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AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE
HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1993, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL,
604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
Next Ord. 93-1927
Next Res. 93-10
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION BY COUNCILPERSON McLAUGHLIN
3 . CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF BUDGET WORKSHOP AND REGULAR
MEETING AUGUST 23, 1993
4. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF BUDGET WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL
CALLED MEETING AUGUST 26, 1993
5. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST
30, 1993
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. CONSTITUTION WEEK
7. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR APRIL, MAY AND
JUNE, 1993
8. REPORT BY AMERICAN LEGION POST 428 - BOYS STATE PROGRAM
9. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
10. PUBLIC HEARING A - REQUEST OF JANET A. STEVENSON TO CONSIDER
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 200 AND 300 BLOCKS OF DWIRE DRIVE,
CURRENTLY ZONED R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HAVE PROPERTY
REZONED TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW STAFF REQUEST
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
11. PUBLIC HEARING B - BUDGET FOR 1993-94
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW OF BUDGET
PUBLIC INPUT
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
12. CONSIDER APPROVING ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1, LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING FOR JANET A. STEVENSON
(Ord. 1501-R) - C. Harrington
13. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
(Ord. 93-1927) - R. T. Herrera and J. Litchfield
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14. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1993 APPRAISAL ROLL OF HARRIS
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT (Res. 93-10) - J. Litchfield
15. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF
LA PORTE (Ord. 93-1928) - J. Litchfield
16. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
BIANNUAL INSPECTION OF LA PORTE POTABLE WATER STORAGE
FACILITIES (Ord. 93-1929) - S. Gillett
17. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SANIFILL OF TEXAS, INC. FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF TYPE IV WASTE FOR AN EIGHTEEN MONTH PERIOD (Ord.
93-1930) - S. Gillett
18. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S
PERMIT TO ROYAL CHINA CHINESE RESTAURANT (Ord. 1000-GG) - K.
Askins
19. CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A
POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL
DISTRICT (Res. 93-11) - Mayor Malone
20. CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY OF LA
PORTE'S MUNICIPAL POLLUTION PREVENTION ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
REPORT (Res. 93-12) - S. Gillett
21. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON
FOR DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR THE SUPPLY OF SMOKE BOMBS -
S. Gillett
B. CONSIDER DECLARING VULCAN MATERIALS AS SOLE SOURCE
SUPPLIER OF NATURALLY IMPREGNATED LIMESTONE ASPHALTIC
AGGREGATE AND AWARD ANNUAL SUPPLY CONTRACT - S. Gillett
22. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM CITY OF SHOREACRES TO PROVIDE POLICE
DISPATCH SERVICE
B. DISCUSS LA PORTE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
C. DISCUSS JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING WITH LA PORTE BAY SHORE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 20TH
23. COUNCIL ACTION
24. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2 (E),
(F), (G), (R), - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION
A. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL)
MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER REGARDING
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS CONTRACTS
B. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL)
MEET WITH CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS PENDING LAWSUIT(S)
C. SECTION 2(G) - (PERSONNEL)
MEET WITH CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTER(S)
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25. ADJOURNMENT
If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the
Council should determine that a closed or executi ve meeting or
session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to
an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive
meeting or session as authorized by TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art.
6252-17(a) (Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Council at that
date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after
the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as
the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executi ve
meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and
all purposes permitted by section 2 (c) through section 2 (r) ,
inclusive of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to:
section 2(d) - For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses
from a hearing during examination of another
witness.
section 2(e) - For the purpose of a private consultation with the
Council's attorney on any or all subjects or
matters authorized by law.
section 2(f) -
For the
exchange,
negotiated
donations.
purpose of discussing the purchase,
lease or value of real property and
contracts for prospective gifts or
section 2 (g) - For the purpose of considering the appointment,
employment evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or
employee or to hear complaints or charges against a
public officer or employee.
section 2(j) - To consider the deployment, or specific occasions
for implementation, of security personnel or
devices.
section 2(r) - For the purpose of conferring with an employee or
employees of the City, for the sole purpose of
receiving information from the employee or
employees or to ask questions of the employee or
employees; provided, however, that no discussion of
public business or City policy that affects public
business shall take place between the members of
the City Council during the conference.
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MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 13, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00
P.M.
Members of city Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell, Jerry
Clarke
Members of city Council Absent:
None
Members of city Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera,
City Attorney Knox ASkins, city Secretary Sue Lenes, Assistant
City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Manager John
Joerns, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Director of Finance Jeff
Litchfield, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby,
Director of Planning Chuck Harrington, Recreation
Superintendent Tim o'Connor, Director of Public Works Steve
Gillett, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs,
Buyer Susan Kelley, Equipment Services Superintendent Rick
Steward, Parts Assistant Becky Lopez
others Present:
A number of citizens were present.
2. The invocation was given by councilperson McLaughlin
3. Council considered approving minutes of Budget Workshop and
Regular Meeting August 23, 1993.
Motion was made bY Councilperson Cooper to approve the minutes
of Auaust 23 as presented. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
4. Council considered approving minutes of Budget Workshop and
Special Called meeting August 26, 1993.
Motion was made by councilperson McLauahlin to a~prove the
minutes of Auaust 26 as presented. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 1 nay.
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Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell,
Malone
Councilperson Gay
Cooper, Thrower,
Clarke and Mayor
Ayes:
5. Council considered approving minutes of Special Called Meeting
on August 30, 1993.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Cooper to approve the minutes
of Auaust 30 as presented. Second by councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
6. Proclamation:
A proclamation was presented to Marie Russell and Imogene
pulleine for Constitution Week
7. Employee of the Quarter award for April, May and June was
presented to Ms. Becky Lopez, Parts Assistant in Equipment
Services Department. Ms. Lopez was nominated by Equipment
Services Superintendent Rick Steward.
8. Commander William J. White, American Legion Post 428,
presented the 1993 Boys and Girls State Participants from La
Porte. Delegates were Stephanie Lange, daughter of Patricia
and Jerry Lange; Dan Catlin, son of Chae and Donald Catlin;
Wyley Johnson, son of Jo and Mickey Johnson; Charles Pfeiffer,
son of Jennifer and Lin Pfeiffer; Tom Rickert, son of Beth and
Larry Rickert; Todd Swaney, son of Pam and Joe Swaney. The
group individually addressed Council and gave a report on the
program format. They stated they now have a better
understanding of our American form of government and the
responsibility of American citizenship.
9. Several citizens signed up to speak but all elected to wait
until the Public Hearing A was opened for public input.
10. Mayor Malone opened Public Hearing - A at 6:23 P.M. This
hearing was regarding a request of Janet A. Stevenson to
consider property located in the 200 and 300 Block of Dwire
Drive currently Zoned R-1, Low Density Residential to have
property rezoned to Manufactured Housing. Planning Director
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Chuck Harrington reviewed the request and stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission after a public hearing and review of the
request has recommended the zoning change be denied. Based on
the determinations of the commission, staff concurred and
recommended that request #R93-002 be denied. Mayor Malone
asked if there was any public input. There were no citizens
wishing to speak in favor of zone change. Speaking against
the zone change were Bernard Le Grand, Irene Hardy, Hugh
McCulley, Carol Harrington and Raymond L. Anderson. The
public hearing was closed at 6:35 P.M.
11. Mayor Malone opened Public Hearing - B at 6:36 P.M. This
hearing was to present the purposed budget for 1993-94. Mr.
Herrera gave Council an over view and then turned the meeting
over to Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield. Mr. Litchfield
reviewed the content of the budget with Council. There were
no questions from the pUblic. Mayor Malone, speaking as a
citizen, commended staff for a job well done and for the many
hours expended in the preparation of the budget. The public
hearing was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
12. Council considered approving zone change from R-1, Low Density
Residential to Manufactured Housing for Janet A. Stevenson
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1501-R - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO 1501, BY CHANGING CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CERTAIN
PARCELS OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson McLauqhlin to concur with the
Planninq and Zoninq Commission and Staff and deny the zoninq
request #R93-002. Second by Councilperson Maxwell. The
motion carried, 8 ayes, 1 nay.
Ayes:
councilpersons Sutherland,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell,
Malone
Councilperson Gay
Cooper, Thrower,
Clarke and Mayor
Nays:
13. Council considered ordinance adopting budget for fiscal year
1993-94.
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September 13, 1993, Page 4
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1927 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
1994; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE
BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Maxwell to adoDt the budget
as Dresented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion
carried, 9 ayes, 1 nay.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell,
Malone
Councilperson Gay
Cooper, Thrower,
Clarke and Mayor
Ayes:
14. Council considered resolution adopting 1993 appraisal roll of
Harris County Appraisal District.
City Attorney read: RESOLUTION NO. 93-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1993
APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Thrower to adoDt Resolution
No. 93-10 as read by the city Attornev. Second by
Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
15. Council considered approving an ordinance levying taxes upon
taxable property located within and subject to taxation in the
City of La Porte.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1928 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO
TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED
NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD;
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Motion was made bY Councilperson Cooper to adopt Ordinance 93-
1928. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried,
9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
16. Council considered approving an ordinance awarding a contract
for biannual inspection of La Porte potable water storage
facilities.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1929 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND DONALD C. GRAESSER, P.E.; FOR THE BIANNUAL
INSPECTION OF THE LA PORTE POTABLE WATER STORAGE FACILITIES;
APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bY Councilperson Gay to approve Ordinance 93-
1929 and award a contract to Donald C. Graesser for biannual
inspection of La Porte potable water storaae facilities.
Second by councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes,
o nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
17. Council considered approving an ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Sanifill of Texas, Inc.
for the disposal of Type V waste for an eighteen month period.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1930 AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND SANIFILL OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A
SANITARY LANDFILL; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bY Councilperson Thrower to approve Ordinance
93-1930 as read bY the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Sutherland. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
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Nays:
councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
18. Council considered an ordinance granting a wine and Beer
Retailer's Permit to Royal China Chinese Restaurant.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1000-GG - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS DESIGNATING
THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES MAY BE SOLD
AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF
OPENING AND CLOSING; DEFINING SOURCES OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED
EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Sutherland to adopt Ordinance
1000-GG as read by the city Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 1 nay.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter,
Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Councilperson McLaughlin
Ayes:
19. Council considered approving a resolution nominating a
candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of Harris
County Appraisal District.
City Attorney read: RESOLUTION NO 93-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS NOMINATING A
CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Motion was made bv Councilperson Sutherland to approve
Resolution No. 93-11 and ?lace the name of Mr. Robert
Blackwell in nomination as a candidate for the ~osition on the
Board of Directors of Harris County Appraisal District.
Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0
nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
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20. Council considered approving a resolution acknowledging the
City of La Porte's Municipal Pollution Prevention
Environmental Audit Report.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Thrower to aoorove Resolution
93-12. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes;
21. Consent Agenda - Council considered awarding bids as follows:
(A) Consider awarding a bid for the supply of smoke bombs;
(B) Consider declaring Vulcan Materials as sole source
supplier of naturally impregnated limestone asphaltic
aggregate and award annual supply contract.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Clarke to aoorove the consent
aqenda as presented. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The
motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
22. Administrative Reports: city Manager discussed a proposed
joint workshop meeting with La Porte Bayshore Chamber of
Commerce and City Council. He suggested the 20th of September
wi th a suggested 7: 30 P. M. meeting time. He also asked
Council to keep our usual meeting time of 6:00 P.M. for an
executive session to hear a report from Sunbelt Hotel on the
status of the hotel at Sylvan Beach.
Mr. Herrera discussed the La Porte Habitat For Humanity. This
is an organization seeking to eliminate poverty housing and
improve the quality of lives by assisting families in building
and owing decent and adequate housing. Mr. Herrera referred
to a letter of introduction by Mr. Jim Counts. Mr. Counts is
not asking for funding but for a work program where perhaps
we, the city, will look at our inventory of property or vacant
land through out the city where a home could be built. This
would place the property back on the city tax rolls. Mr.
Herrera asked for Council direction, after their review of the
information. He asked for a general consensus to enter into
an agreement with Mr. Counts where the City does not put up
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any money but perhaps some property or land to develop a start
for this program.
Mr. Herrera reported he has recei ved a request from Mayor
Robert H. Plaumann of Shoreacres asking the City of La Porte
to perform Police Dispatch and Jail services for the city of
Shoreacres. He stated we do not have a recommendation on this
item yet, but one will be forth coming probably at the
September 27th council meeting. Mr. Herrera asked for Council
to visit with him and give their views on this request. Chief
Powell will also be visiting with Council regarding this
matter.
23. Councilpersons McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Sutherland,
Cooper, Thrower and Mayor Malone brought items before the
Council.
24. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:20 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6251-17, SECTION 2(E),
(F), (G), (R) (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION)
A. section 2(E) - (Legal)
Meet with City Attorney and City Manager Regarding
Industrial Districts Contracts
B. section 2(E) - (Legal)
Meet with City Manager to discuss pending lawsuit(s)
C. section 2(G) - (Personnel)
Meet with City Manager to discuss personnel matter(s)
Council returned to the table at 9:17 P.M. and reconvened the
meeting.
Motion was made bY Councilperson McLauqhlin to qrant the city
Manaqer a 4% increase in salary. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
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There being no further business to come before Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:21 P.M.
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Respectfully
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
Passed and Approved the 27th
day of September, 1993
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Our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the
blessings of liberty for themselves and
their posterity, did ordain and establish
a Constitution for the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, It is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully
understand the provisions and principles contained in the Constitution in order to
support it, preserve it and defend it against encroachment; and
WHEREAS, The two hundred sixth anniversary of the signing of the
Constitution provides a historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and recall
achievements of our Founders, and to reflect on the rights and privileges of citizenship
as well as its attendant responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, The independence guaranteed to the American people by the
Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, as designated by proclamation of the President
of the United States of America In accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the
City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 1993, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in the City of La Porte, and encourage all citizens to pay special attention during that
week to our Federal Constitution and the advantage of American Citizenship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 13th day of September, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone
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LA PORTE, TEXAS
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EMPLOYEE'S JOB TITLE: PF1 ~TS fT 5$ I ST At-IT
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Has completed six (6) month introducto~ period.
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Any reprimands in personnel file during past twelve (12) months.
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Excellent safety record. (vehicle and personal)
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overall score on .-ether evaluation:
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5. Has this employee been recoomended before for the "E~loyee of the Quarter" award?
YES
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6. If yes, please state when and by whom.
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7. Has this employee been selected before for \IE~loyee of the Quarter\l?
YES
Y'NO
8. If yes, please state when.
9. Please write a paragraph explaining why this employee is being nominated for "Employee of the Quarter", (attach
supplement pages as needed)
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
August 13, 1993
TO:
"Employee of the Quarter Committee"
Rick steward~EqUiPment Services Superintendent
FROM:
SUBJECT :.
Employee of the Quarter Nomination
I take great pride in nominating Rebecca Lopez for the City
of La Porte's Employee of the Quarter. Ms. Lopez has distin-
guished herself in virtually every performance area and has made
significant contributions to this division, as well as the City
of La Porte.
As Parts Assistant, Ms. Lopez' job is to assist in stocking
and locating automotive parts, and for entering maintenance and
parts history in the computer. Data entry has proven to be
extremely accurate which reflects her pride in her job. Her
efforts in maintaining a viable inventory has played a major role
in reducing vehicle downtime. This, coupled with her expertise
and perseverance in locating non-contractual parts and outside
labor at the absolute "best price", has contributed to an annual
savings in excess of $40,000.
Her proven abilities and outstanding efforts as
Assistant are paralleled only by her sincere desire to be
Member". The pride that she displays in her job and her
for her fellow employees is exemplary.
Parts
a "Team
concern
For all of the above reasons I nominate Rebecca Lopez for the
City of La Porte's Employee of the Quarter.
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PROGRAM
INFORMATION
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 428
LA PORTE, TEXAS
PROUDLY PRESENTS
1993 BOYS AND GIRLS STATE PARTICIPANTS
REPRESENTING LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL AND OUR COMMUNITY
DELEGATE TO GIRLS STATE 1993
~ STEPHANIE LANGE
DAUGHTER OF
PATRICIA AND JERRY LANGE
DELEGATES TO BOYS STATE 1993
J DAN CATLIN
SON OF
CHAE AND DONALD CATLIN
J WYLEY JOHNSON
SON OF
JO AND MICKEY JOHNSON
v' CHARLES PFE I FFER
SON OF
JENNIFER AND LIN PFEIFFER
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TOM RICKERT "y
SON OF rl
'BETH AND LARRY RICKERT,
J' TODD SWANEY
SON OF
PAM AND JOE SWANEY
1\merican Legion Post 428, LaPorte Texas, thanks those who joined us in sponsoring
these fine young people to represent us.
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WHAT IS BOYS STATE
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM. . .
Boys State is a plan for teaching the functional aspects of citizenship. It is a program
of education sponsored by The American Legion, Department of Texas. Its puwose is to
teach the youth of today constructive attitudes toward the American form of government.
Boys State attempts to show that a democracy needs an intelligent citizenry as well as a
clean, honest, andimpanial administration responsive to the will of the people.
The objective of the Boys State is to "educate our youth in the duties, privileges, rights,
and responsibilities of American citizenship." It is. wholly a plan for training in the
practical aspects of government. It is functional in that applications of the principles of
democratic government are made in every way possible. The Constitution and the Statutes
of the State of Texas are the patterns from which the fundamental law of The American.
Legion Boys State has been developed. Boys State should be thought of as being a
mythical 5 I st State with a constitution, statutes, and ordinances constructed by its citizens
to govern themselves.
A "LEARN BY DOING" APPROACH · · -
Citizens of Boys State not only will be required to review knowledge already acquired
concerning the political machinery of a commonwealth, but they will find themselves
performing exactly the same functions as real officeholders in the everyday world. In Boys
State, citizens organize their own city, county and state governments. They choose their
own officials in accordance with regular election procedures. They learn the duties of the
various city, county, and state officers, and they introduce and argue their own bills in a
Legislature. Justice is administered by their own law enforcement agencies and courts. In
Boys S tate, the young citizen has the opportunity to learn for himself that his government
is just what he makes it. Here each boy "LEARNS TO DO BY DOING."
The entire program is non-partisan. Problems will be considered without reference to
any existing political party and will be free from propaganda. The sole purpose is to enable
the boy to grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities which he will be called upon
to assume when he becomes an adult.
It should be distinctly understood that the selection and assignment of these boys to
parties is in no way connected with the existing political parties in Texas. The "political
parties" in Boys State are called "Nationalists" and "Federalists." They are purely
mythical and none of the principles typifying any of the existing parties will be adopted
by the parties in Boys State.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF BOYS STATE ...
The youth movement in the United States known as Boys State originated by the Illinois
Department of The American Legion in 1934. The plan was adopted by the national
organization in 1935, and has since been put into operation in forty-eight states. Our two
most recent states, Hawaii and Alaska, do not operate their own programs but do send
delegates to other states. A Boys State is operated in the Panama Canal Zone and the
District of Columbia. By authority of a mandate of the 1939 Department Convention held
in Waco, Texas, the Americanism Committee met in Austin with Commander Lou
Roberts of Borger and made plans for the first Boys State of Texas.
Carrie Wilcox, Department Historian of the Texas American Legion. describes the first
Lone Star Boys State in her book, The American Legion in Texas. as follows:
This program, new in Texas, was destined to grow in scope and value. Lee O. Smith of
Beaumont headed a staff of capable, enthusiastic counselors as 108 boys registered for
Lone Star Boys State in Austin, lune 10, 1940. The boys, under the di~tion of the staff.
were divided into three political parties. They elected a full complement of state, county.
and city officials. Their elections were held on Tuesday and their state government
functioned until the close of the meeting on Saturday. lune 15. Conferences were held
during the week in which counselors lectured on the Constitution and the separate
branches of government. Citizenship bureaus and courts functioned and bills were ckawn
up and passed. The boys edited and published a daily paper. The Lone Star Stater. which
became the official publication of the organization. The groups were housed in Prather
Hall at The University of Texas. The climaxing affairs included the Governor's Ball.
honoring the governor of Boys State and his staff. lohn Robert Lee Keig.lr. of Beaumont
was elected governor and Grady Baskin of Cameron, lieutenant governor. The boys told
the counselors at the close of the program that they had learned more about the operation
of the state and municipal governments in the brief period of Boys State than at any other
time in their lives.
From the beginning of Boys State described above, the Texas Boys State has grown in
program and in numbers to meet the needs of the youth of Texas. The present program
includes approximately nine hundred of the youth leaders of our state each year.
Participants are selected on a competitive basis by the local high schools and Legion Posts
throughout the State of Texas.
The staff serving Boys State is made up of men of the Legion, Legislators and former
Boys Staters who voluntarily give of their time and energies to this program of citizenship
development. Most of these men are outstanding in the field of education, law and
government who leave their busy jobs and come into Austin to serve their state and nation
by helping the young leaders learn better how to perform their responsibilities of a free
citizen. The staff will include many individuals serving in the capacities of counselors.
junior counselors and administrative staff. Former Boys Staters are called upon to serve
as junior counselors or advisors to the Boys Staters. Many of these boys have served
faithfully for many years and are promoted to the senior status upon the completion of their
education.
Thanks to The University of Texas, Boys State in Texas enjoys the finest facilities in
which to carry out the program. The program has received the "red-carpet" treatment each
year as it returns for another session. The State of Texas and the City of Austin go all-out
to provide the necessary services to make the program the tremendous success it enjoys
from year to year.
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FORMER GOVERNORS OF BOYS STATE
Year Governor
Town Year Governor
Town
1940 Bob Keig* Beaumont 1967 Samuel P. Hopkins Richmond
1941 Bill Owen Dallas 1968 Fred C. Campbell, Jr. San Antonio
1942 Bill Herndon Perry ton 1969 Edwin C. Collins Austin
1943 David Hunt* Abilene 1970 Rudy Gonzales Corpus Christi
1944 Boyd Rogers Abilene 1971 Stephen H. Russell Hughes Springs
1946 Thomas A. Thomas Port Arthur 1972 Randell C. Roberts Tyler
1947 Travis Lipscomb Bryan 1973 John B. Skaggs Harlingen
1948 Albert Barsh Houston 1974. Rex D. Caldwell Panhandle
1949 Kent Bendall Houston 1975 Thomas J. Leibowitz Pharr
1950 Jimmy Boswell Fort Worth 1976 Lee Zachary Maxey Houston
1951 Jim Bob Hilton Fort Worth 1977 Willie V. Melvin. III Houston
1952 Howard W. Norton Fort Worth 1978 Willie G. Talbert. III Houston
1953 . Ray D. Masters Brownwood 1979 Don G. Durr Winnie
1954 Dan Myers Waco 1980 Scott L. Scarborough Bay town
1955 Bob L. Smith Palestine 1981 W. Benjamin Glenn Midland
1956 Danny J. Yeary Cleburne 1982 Stephen D. Boliver Houston
1957 A. Wesley Gilpin Houston 1983 Geoffrey Ray Wilson Houston
1958 Wendell R. Curry Donna 1984 Chris Kimbell Davis Denton
1959 Herbert L. Wade Harlingen 1985 Bobby Smith Corpus Christi
1960 Douglass W. Warner Tyler 1986 Charles Keffer Denton
1961 Pete R. Cone way Harlingen 1987 John Ellzey Perry ton
1962 Bernard Wm. Giessen IIIHouston 1988 Cristen D. Feldman Seabrook
1963 Daniel K. Hedges Houston 1989 John Spaid Carrollton
1964 Robert W. Shepard Harlingen 1990 Derek Eagleton Crosby
1965 Archie C. McColl Midland 1991 Kenyon Williams Abilene
1966 Gray H. Miller Houston 1992 Casey Thomas EI Paso
*(deceased) Second Lieutenant John Robert Keig. Jr.. was killed in action as a navigator with the
Fifteenth Air Force. His plane was shot down near Vienna on February 28.1945. He was buried in
Northern Italy.-Texas Legion News. March. 1946.
BOYS NATION
Presidents
Vice Presidents
1952
1961
1966
1967
1984
1992
Howard W. Norton
Jefferson J. Jarvis
Gray H. Miller
Alan L. Keyes
John Michael Verde
David Henderson
Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Hamshire
San Antonio
1947
1956
1959
1963
Roy Lee Dunn
Gerald A. Mays
Herbert L. Wade
Jack W. Hanks, Jr.
Borger
Dallas
Harlingen
Midland
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February 15, 1993
Bill White
American Legion Post 428
P.O. Box 14
La Porte, TX 77572-0014
Dear Mr. White:
The City of La Porte applauds American Legion Post 428 and its effort with Boys State 1993 to supply
La Porte youth with a better understanding of our American form of govemment and the responsibility
of American citizenship.
The City will pledge $300.00 to American Legion Post 428 for this worthy cause. The only stipulation
we place on this contribution is that the youth selected reside in the City of La Porte and appear at
a City Council meeting at a later date to share his or her experience.
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council. we wish you much success.
Sincerely,
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
xc: Mayor and City Council
Director of Finance
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REtEST FOR CITYCOUNCILAGENIITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 13. 1993
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Requested By: Charles Harrington CIJ:..../I Department: Planning
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Letter of Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission to Mayor and City
Council.
2. Staff Report
3. Rezoning Ordinance 1501-R
4. . Public Notice Replies
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its August 19, 1993, meeting considered
rezoning request #R93-002. The request seeks to rezone Lots 1; 2; 3; and 4 plus a
portion of the S.P.A.A. right-of-way; Block 7; Bay Oaks, from its present designation of
R-1, Low Density Residential to Manufactured Housing. This property is located in the
200 and 300 blocks of Dwire Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended that this request be denied.
It should be noted that Zoning Ordinance Section 11-507.8 requires an affirmative vote
of at least 3/4 of all City Council members in order to over rule a Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation to deny a rezoning.
Prior to this meeting, staff mailed 28 public notices. Five (5) replies have been received
to date. One (1) reply favors the rezoning and the other four (4) oppose it.
Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommends that rezoning
Request #R93-002 be denied.
Action Required by Council:
1. Conduct Public Hearing
2. Consider granting rezoning request #R93-002. Approval of Ordinance 1501-R by a
3/4 majority of Council will grant the rezoning. Any other action will effectively deny
the rezoning.
AvailallllSi'llty of Funds: N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
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Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-R
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1501, BY CHANGING
ClASSIFICATION OF TIlAT CERTAIN PARCELS OF lAND HEREIN DESCRIBED;
FINDING COMPUANCE WITH THE OP~N MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A
SEVERABIliTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines
and declares that on the 19th day of August, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held
before the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte. Texas, pursuant to due
notice, to consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification
of the described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A". and
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of "Notice
of Public Hearing" which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly
mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the
properties under consideration.
Section 2. The Publisher's Affidavit of Publication of notice of said hearing
is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
Section 3. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City of La Porte Planning
& Zoning Commission met in regular session on August 19, 1993, to consider the changes
in c1assificatiOIiwhich were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City
. of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission, by letter dated August 20, 1993, the original of which letter is
attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for
all purposes.
Section 4. On the 13th day of September. 1993, at 6:00 P.M., a public hearing
was held before the City Council of the City of La Porte, pursuant to due notice, to consider
the question of the possible re-classification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter
described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated
by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the "Notice of Public
Hearing" which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed
to the owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties
under consideration.
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Ordinance 1501-R, Page 2
Section 5. The Publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing
is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
Section 6. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City Council of the City of
La Porte reviewed the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission, and all of the evidence presented before it, and the City Cou,ncil of the
City of La Porte hereby rejects the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission, and the zoning classification of the hereinafter described, parcel of
land, situated within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is hereby changed and the
zoning classification of said parcel of land shall hereafter be "M.H.- Manufactured Housing".
The description of said parcel of land rezoned is as follows, to-wit:
All of Lots 1; 2; 3; and 4, plus a portion of S.P.R.R. Right-of-Way; Block 7 of
the Bay Oaks Subdivision, more particularly described by survey on Exhibit
"F" which is attached hereto and fully incorporated by reference herein.
Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines
and declares that this ordinance has been approved by an affirmative vote of at least three-
fourths (3/4) of all members of the City Council as required by ~ 11-507.8 of the Zoning
Ordinance to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation that this
rezoning be denied.
Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for
the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed. considered and formally acted upon. The City
Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
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Section 9. This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its
passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance
by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La
Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _ day of
, 1993
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Sue Lenes, Ci ty Secretary
APPROVED:
By:
John D. Arrnstrong
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
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August 20, 1993
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Rezoning Request #R93-002
Dear Mayor Malone,
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its August 19, 1993 Public Hearing and Regular
Meeting, considered Rezoning Request #R93-002. The request, submitted by Jan
Stevenson, the property owner, seeks to rezone Lots 1-4 and Tract 19A (railroad right-of-
way); Block 7 out of the Bay Oaks Subdivision. The tract in question is presently zoned
R-1, Low Density Residential. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to Manufactured
Housing.
In considering this request, the Commission has made the following determinations:
. This request does not conform to the intent or recommendations of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
. The recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan for this area are sound and
were not made in error.
. There have been no changes to the tract in question or the surrounding area
that warrant amending the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate the
requested rezoning.
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Mayor and City Council
Rezoning Request #R93-002
August 20, 1993
Based on the above considerations, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by a
unanimous vote of members present, has recommended that the City Council uphold the
intent and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan by denying Rezoning Request
#R93002.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chairman, La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
Requested For:
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Lots 1-4 and Tract 19A (railroad right-of-way); Block 7; Bay
Oaks Subdivision which is further described as being located in
the 200 and 300 blocks of Dwire Drive. (See Exhibit A)
Janet A Stevenson, property owner
R-1, Low Density Residential
Manufactured Housing (MH)
The property in question is located in the Bay Oaks
Subdivision. This subdivision was originally platted in May,
1929. It was taken into the City on December 12, 1988, as part
of the Bayshore Municipal Utility District (Bay MUD)
annexation. Following annexation, a temporary zoning
classification of R-1, Low Density Residential was placed on the
entire former Bay MUD area, including the Bay Oaks
Subdivision.
On June 12, 1989, with passage of Ordinance 1501-J, permanent
zoning designations were assigned to the newly annexed area.
R-1, Low Density Residential is the permanent designation that
has been assigned to the area which includes the Bay Oaks
Subdivision. The boundaries of this zone are illustrated on
Exhibit liB".
Prior to annexation, Mrs. Stevenson, the property owner had a
number of manufactured homes moved onto the tract in
question. These homes are now classified as pre-existing
nonconforming structures. As such, they are regulated by the
provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 4-201.
Subsequent to annexation, Mrs. Stevenson made application to
operate the tract in question as a manufactured housing park.
Rezoning Request #R93-002
J an Stevensonj8-1D-93
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The City refused to issue a license. While the City, as required
by ordinance, will continue to respect the nonconforming status
of manufactured homes legally in place prior to annexation, the
Zoning Ordinance does not allow mobile homes to be
established in R-l, Low Density Residential Zones. Mrs.
Stevenson, as stated on her application, is requesting this
rezoning in order to allow a manufactured housing park to be
established and operated on the subject tract. It should be
noted that rezoning the property to MH would not grant or
infer an operating license.!t would only constitute a step that is
a prerequisite for obtaining a license.
Zoning Ordinance Section 1-200 states: "The zoning regulations
and district as herein established have been made in accordance
with a Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the City of La
Porte." Section 1-300 states: "It is the policy of the City...that
enforcement, amendment and administration of this ordinance
be accomplished with due consideration of the
recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan...."
In light of the above statements, there are three factors that can
provide grounds for granting a rezoning request. They are as
follows:
. The request conforms with the intent and
recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
. The recommendations of the Comprehensive
Plan, regarding the area in question were made
in error.
. Circumstances regarding the area in question,
have (since the date of Plan adoption) changed
sufficiently to warrant amending the
Comprehensive Plan.
Rezoning Request #R93-002
Jan Stevensonj8-10-93
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In order to justify a rezoning of property, it is necessary to
demonstrate that at least one of the above criteria has been
satisfied. It should be noted that the burden of proof, in terms
of justifying the rezoning, is placed on the applicant.
This request does not conform with the intent and
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Following
the 1988 Bay MUD annexation, the Planning and Zoning
Commission began the task of integrating the newly annexed
area into the City's Comprehensive Plan. On April 27, 1989,
the Commission issued the Preliminary Report Regarding
Permanent Zoning Classifications to be Assigned to Property
Annexed into the City of La Porte by Ordinance #1626. This
report, which was adopted by reference as a part of Ordinance
1501-J, has been endorsed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. The
report excerpt, which has been attached as Exhibit "C" details
the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations for the Bay Oaks
Subdivision and the surrounding area.
In brief, the Plan, as it applies to this request, recommends a
land use of "Low Density ResidentiaL Land Use". This
recommendation is borne out in the R-1 zoning that has been
assigned to the area.
The zoning and land use designations are intended to both
conserve and promote neighborhoods of single family homes on
individual lots. A manufactured housing park does not conform
to the recommendations and regulations established for this
area by the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan regarding
this area have not been made in error. As detailed in Exhibit
"C", the recommendations of the Plan were made with
consideration given not only to the character and history of Bay
Oaks, but also that of surrounding neighborhoods and
developments. One of the intents of the Comprehensive Plan
is to effectively integrate different areas in a manner that
benefits the City as a whole. The R-1 zoning, in conjunction
with the Low Density Residential land use designation is not
Rezoning Request #R93-002
J an Stevensonj8-10-93
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only appropriate for the Bay Oaks Subdivision, it also serves to
conserve and enhance property values in both the Bayside
Terrace Subdivision to the north and the residential
communities to the south in the City of Shoreacres.
There has been, since the time of Plan implementation, no
change to the tract in question or the surrounding area that
warrants either a rezoning or an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has not demonstrated that
a need for additional manufactured housing parks has arisen
since the time of Plan adoption. Even if a need were shown,
the applicant has not justified this location, in an existing
residential neighborhood, as opposed to a less intrusive location
in an otherwise undeveloped area.
In fact, rather than changes that would warrant a rezoning,
development activity since annexation would appear to affirm
the intent and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
The majority of the Bay Oaks Subdivision is developed.
Although there are a number of mobile and manufactured
homes in the subdivision, the majority of the homes are
conventionally built single family homes.
Since implementation of the plan, one new single home has
been built. Another existing home has been moved into the
subdivision and completely renovated. A new bayfront home is
scheduled for construction in the fall. This construction activity
would appear to affirm the Plan's intent that this area in
general, and Bay Oaks in particular be preserved as a
neighborhood for single family homes as the means to achieve
the highest and best use of property in this part of the City. As
there has been no change in the condition and circumstances
surrounding this area that justify a rezoning, the R-l
designation is still the most appropriate zoning for the tract in
question.
Rezoning Request #R93-002
Jan Stevensonj8-10-93
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This request. does not conform to the intent or
recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan
. The Comprehensive Plan did not err in its
recommendations regarding land use and zomng
designations for the area in question.
There have been no changes within the area in question
that warrant an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
A need for additional MH zoning within the City has not
been demonstrated.
Based on the above listed considerations, staff recommends
denial of Zoning Request #R93-002.
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EXCERPT FROM THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
REGARDING PERMANENT ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
TO BE ASSIGNED TO PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO
THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ORDINANCE #1626.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission, in the process of developing the "Preliminary
Report", divided the former Bayshore Municipal Utility District into four areas. This was
done as an aid to review and analysis. The tract in question is located in what was
designated as Area m.
The following report excerpt (Pages 14 through 17) deals with land use and zoning issues
within Area m. As noted, the full report is attached to and has been adopted as an Exhibit
of Ordinance 1501-J.
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Area III is to be included in proposed Park Zone 18.
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are located in Bayside Terrace and
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the Bay Oaks Subdivision.
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The following land use designations are proposed for Area III.
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Commercial
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to High Density land use area tr;at currently runs fror;, South uRH
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Pine Bluff.
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While the zoning and land use designations, on the surface appear
to be somewhat. inconsistent with each other, tbey are based on long
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to ~aximize use and enjoyment of the Bayfront
area by
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high
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residential
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economic life. The resulting highEr density developments will allow a
greater number of residents to benefit from the Datural amenity of
Galveston Bay as well as nearby City recreational facilities. It must
be noted however, that simply zoning a tract of property as R-2 or R-3
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will not automatically lead to desirable redevelopment.
As noted in
previous sections of this
report,
the
existir:g
infrastructure
( s t r e e t S I uti 1 it i e s , e t c .) 0 f m u c h 0 f E a y t1 U Dan d 11 old 11 L 2 Po r t -e 2 s
well re~uires ~pgrading a~d/or redesigning. Until either t~e City, or
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2 private developer is in tte position to meke these ir::;::ovements,
redevelopment simply is not practicle.
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classification provides the best weans of property ccnt:-ol In the
interim period.
The proposed R-3 zone discussed in the Area II secticn of this
r e p 0 r twill e x ten d e a s t 1,.l a r d a c r 0 s s Sou t h .s r 0 a d \oJ c Y to::' ~ c 1 u d e the
apartment/townhome complexes located between Fine Bluff Read end the
southern boundary of the Bayside Terrace Subdivision.
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zoniDg classification will render these develoPQents confcrQing uses
while precluding the pOSSibility of their future expansion into
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adjacent residential districts.
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A land use designation of Low Density Residential with an
overlaying zoning c:as;:.ification of R-1 low density residential is
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Bayside Terrace is 2 stable, viable single family neighborhood.
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It shows every indication of remaining as such for the forseeable
future.
Although there are neighborhood problems to be addressed, as
noted in the street and thoroughfare section of this report, the
subdivision itself should be protected and preserved. R-l zoning with
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underlying Low Density land use is the appropriate means for
accomplishing this end.
Although the Bay Oaks Subdivision is subject to many of the
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problems found in Pine Bluff, it is felt that R-1 zoning with
underlying Low Density land use is the most appropriate cesignation to
be applied here. This opinion is held for the following reasons.
1.
Bay
Oaks
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deed
restricted
neighborhood
and
the
subdivision civic association
is working to bring the
neighborhood back into compliance with subdivision covenants.
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The subdivision is confined to a relatively narrow tract of
land and is sandwiched between Bayside Terrace which is
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the City
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A small Neighborhood Commercial (N.C.) zone with an underlying
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Although this zone cannot be physically joined to the N.C. zone
proposed for Area II, its close proximity will allow the two zones to
function as
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area.
For additional discussion on N.C.
zoning and Commercial land use, please refer to the Area II section of
this report.
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Ttere are two single family subdivisions, a townhome complex, one
small office building and a tract of primarily undeveloped acreage
located within Area IV.
This area is located south of the City of
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Shoreacres and is completely seperat,ed from tr.e rest of the former
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EXHIBff-.a
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisicns of Ordinance 1501, the City
of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte Planning and Zoning commission will conduct a public hearing
at 7:00 P.M. on the 19th day of August, 1993, in the Council
Chambers of the city Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to reconsider rezoning
request R93-002. This request, submitted by Janet A. Stevenson,
the property owner, seeks to rezone Lots 1-4 and Tract 19A
(Railroad Right-of-way) out of Block 7; Bay Oaks Subdivision. This
property, which is further described as being located in the 200
and 300 blocks of Dwire Drive, is currently zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential and applicant seeks to have property rezoned to
Manufactured Housing (M.H.).
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning commission will
follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public
hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the
Commission.
citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during
the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting
is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Sue Lenes
City Secretary
EXHIBIT A
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING I
In accordance with the provisions of \
Ordinance 1501 , the City of La Porte Zon- \
ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that
the La Porte P.lanning and Zoning Com-
mission will conduct a Public Hearing at
7:00 P ,M. 9A\. the th day of August,
1993, it. a-'CcAm Chambers of the City
Hall, 6 wJst airmont Parkway, La
Porte, ,xai. Th purpose of this hearing \
is to~. onsi r rezoning request I
R93-oo .~.Thi request, submitted- by (
Janet tev . son, the pro owner,!
seeks to rez e~' ~a Tract 19A :
(Railroad n' t-<lg;" ) o!oli lock 7; eay !
Oaks Suber 'si . iiJfP' erty, which is !
further de 'b &in located in the I
200 and .0 blocks of Dwire Drive, is cur- I
rently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential I
and applicant seeks to have property l
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Hearing for the purpose of acting upon the
Public Hearing items and to conduct other
matters pertaining to the Commission. I
Citizens wishing to address the Com-
mission pro or con during the Public Hear-
ing will be required to sign in before the
meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Sue Lanes
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT B
1200 Hwy. 146
Suite 180
P.O. Box 1414
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(713) 471-1234
TheB
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County of Harris
State of Texas
Before me, the undersigned autho:r;ity, on this date carne and appeared
John Black, duly authorized agent of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
newspaper published in I.a Porte, Harris County, Texas, and who after
being duly SWDm, says the attached notice was published in The
Bayshore Sun of August 1. 1993
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John Black
Publisher/Editor
Sl.\Dm and subscribed before me this < q 0
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.day of (/ur;(f.4;:( A. D. 19 1-5 .
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Notary Public
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City of La Porte
Estahlished 1892
August 20, 1993
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Rezoning Request # R93-002
Dear Mayor Malone,
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its August 19, 1993 Public Hearing and Regular
Meeting, considered Rezoning Request #R93-002. The request, submitted by Jan
Stevenson, the property owner, seeks to rezone Lots 1-4 and Tract 19A (railroad right-of-
way); Block 7 out of the Bay Oaks Subdivision. The tract in question is presently zoned
R-1, Low Density Residential. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to Manufactured
Housing.
In considering this request, the Commission has made the following determinations:
This request does not conform to the intent or recommendations of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
. The recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan for this area are sound and
were not made in error.
· There have been no changes to the tract in question or the surrounding area
that warrant amending the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate the
requested rezoning.
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Mayor and City Council
Rezoning Request #R93-002
August 20, 1993
Based on the above considerations, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by a
unanimous vote of members present, has recommended that the City Council uphold the
intent and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan by denying Rezoning Request
#R93002.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chairman, La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission
xc: Planning and Zoning Commission
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
[:XHIB1T C
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
CITY OF LA PORTE )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City
of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on
the 13th day of September, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the
city Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose
of this hearing is to consider rezoning request R93-002. This
request, submitted by Janet A. Stevenson, the property owner, seeks
to rezone Lots 1-4 and Tract 19A (Railroad Right-of-way) out of
Block 7; Bay Oaks Subdivision. This property, which is further
described as being located in the 200 and 300 blocks of Dwire
Drive, is currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. The
applicant is seeking to have the property rezoned to Manufactured
Housing (M.H.).
A regular meeting of the La Porte city Council will follow the
public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing
items and to conduct other matters pertaining to City Council.
citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the
Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is
convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Sue Lenes
city Secretary
EXHIBIT .0
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF
. PUBLIC HEARING
l In accordance with the provisions of
i Ordinance 1 the ity of La Porte Zon-
ing Ordina , ti is hereby given that
the La P e C' uncil will conduct a
Pubfic Hrin t p.m. on the 13th
day of Se te er 993, in the Council
Chambers 0 e Hall, 60 t Fair-
mont Parkw, orte, Te s~' e pur-
pose of this . g i si rezon-
ing request R93 _ 2, i . st, sub-
mitted by Jan t A.tlven on, the
property owner,ee ezoneLots 1-4
and Tract 19A( i 'ght-of-way) out
of Block 7; Sa Subdivision. This
property, whicli is further described as
being located on the 200 and 300 blocks
of Dwire Drive, is currently zoned R-1,
Low Density Residential. The applicant is
seeking ~L~V$Jh.e,property rezoned to
I Manufacfi.ired. Housing. {M.H.), .. ';,,;'; '"
I . A regular meeting of the La Porte CitY
Council will follow the Public Hearing for
. the purpose of acting upon the Public
\ Hearing items and to conduct others mat-
\ ters pertaining to City Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council
pro or con during the Public Hearing will
be required to sign in before the meeting
'is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
I Sue Lenes
I City Secretary
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1200 Hwy. 146
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(713) 471-1234
TheB
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County of Harris
State of Texas
Before me, the undersigned autho:r;ity, on this date came and appeared
John Black, duly authorized agent of The Bayshore Sun, a semi -weekly
newspaper published in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and who after
being duly swrn, says the attached notice was published in The
Bayshore Sun of August 29. 1993 .
6~tW
John Black
Publisher/Editor
Sw:)rn and subscribed before me this
3i) .day Ofat./~ A.D. 199.3.
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Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
EXHIBIT E.
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HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR
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Rezonin~ ReQuest #R93-002
(Type of Request)
I HAVE REfEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED
September 13. 1993
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT
Finance
REPORT
RESOLUTION
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ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS: Ordinance 93-
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The City Council held budget workshops on August 23, 24, 25, and 26, 1993 to
discuss the proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1993
and ending September 30, 1994.
The Consolidated Summary of All Funds, which is found on the next page,
represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All changes
made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets, including:
. the creation of the Computer Fund as of September 30, 1993,
. full funding of the Medical Fund by the City and the absorption of
the Medical Fund by the General Fund as of September 30, 1993,
. a transfer from the Golf Course Fund to the Debt Service Fund in the
amount of $75,000,
. moving of electrical costs for street lights to the non-departmental
division, and
. numerous small changes.
Budget totals by fund type are:
Total
$ 17,491,944
9,319,228
1,670,194
1,450,909
4.181.431
$ 34,113,706
Governmental
Enterprise
Internal Service
Capital Improvement
Debt Service
The budget that resulted from the Council Workshops does not include any rate
increases.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Adopt Ordinance Approving Fiscal Year 1993-94
Budget
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1927
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS
REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID
BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the
State of Texas, require that an annual budget be prepared and presented to the City
Council of the City of La Porte. Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year of
said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 1993, through September 30,
1994, has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had
thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on August 13, 1993, and a
public hearing scheduled for September 13, 1993 was duly advertised and held.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
SECTION 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said
City Council for consideration, a complete copy of which is on file with the City
Secretary and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted as the
Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1. 1993,
through September 30, 1994.
SECTION 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said City Council finds that all
things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget have been performed as
required by charter or statute.
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SECTION 3: The City Council officially finds. determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this
meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the
City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law. Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes
Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at
all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been
discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies,
approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 13th day of September. 1993.
,"f City of La Porte
By /b~.#'J7:///A",--
C Norman Malone, Mayor
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City Secretary
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF ALL FUNDS
BEGINNING ENDING
WORKING WORKING
CAPITAL REVENUES EXPENSES CAPITAL
GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES:
GENERAL FUND 4,064,816 16,964,138 17,388,694 3,640,260
HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX 65.130 73.000 103.250 34.880
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL TYPES 4,129,946 17,037,138 17,491,944 3,675,140
ENTERPRISE:
UTILITY 1,613,045 5,540,450 5,818,390 1,335,105
SYLVAN BEACH 52,535 160,600 180,772 32,363
AIRPORT 54,908 27,350 27,323 54,935
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTH 1,699,365 1,653,168 1,494,877 1,857,656
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE 459,139 578,500 700,000 337,639
GOLF COURSE 583.440 1. 069.700 1. 097 . 866 555.274
TOTAL ENTERPRISE 4,462,432 9,029,768 9,319,228 4,172,972
INTERNAL SERVICE:
MOTOR POOL 1,975,940 1,485,534 1,597,452 1,864,022
COMPUTER FUND 0 145.562 72.742 72.820
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE 1,975,940 1,631,096 1,670,194 1,936,842
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT:
GENERAL 504,798 347,200 804,000 47,998
UTILITY 210,611 364,000 556,909 17,702
1984 GENERAL OBLIGATION 339,379 16,000 75,000 280,379
1989 GENERAL OBLIGATION 93.167 5.000 15.000 83.167
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 1,147,955 732,200 1,450,909 429,246
DEBT SERVICE:
GENERAL 520,466 2,488,104 2,557,878 450,692
UTILITY 134,500 809,124 809,145 134,479
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTH 504.000 690.851 814.408 380.443
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 1,158,966 3,988,079 4,181,431 965,614
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 12,875,239 32,418,281 34,113,706 11,179,814
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED September 13. 1993
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT Director of Finance
REPORT
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RESOLUTION
ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS: Resolution 93- 10
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
On September 7, 1993, the City of La Porte received the Certified Appraisal
Roll from the Harris County Appraisal District.
Section 26.04 of the State Property Tax Code requires the submission of the
Appraisal Roll to the Governing Body.
The 1993 Certified Tax Roll for the City of La Porte shows a total appraised
value of $ $1,121,522,310 and a total taxable value of $1,022,288,610.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Approve Resolution for acceptance of the appraisal roll.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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CITY MANAGER
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE. TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1993
APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS. the City's Assessor and Collector of Taxes submitted to the City Council
for approval the 1993 tax appraisal roll; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the 1993 appraisal roll with the
amounts shown therein should be adopted;
WHEREAS, The City's Assessor and Collector of Taxes has reported to the City
Council that there was situated in the City of La Porte, as of January 1. 1993.
property with a total appraised value of $1.121,522,310 and a total taxable value of
$1,022,288,610;
WHEREAS, new personal property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable
value of $731,200 as of January 1. 1993;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, THAT:
Section 1. THAT. the 1993 taxable roll in the amount of $1.022,288,610 is
hereby adopted;
Section 2. That the City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour. place and subject of
this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at
the. offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes
Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at
all times during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been
discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies,
approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of September, 1993.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED September 13. 1993
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT Director of Finance
REPORT
RESOLUTION
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ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS: Ordinance 93- 1928
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The Fiscal Year 1993-94 Budget was built around a tax rate of .71 cents per
hundred dollar valuation.
A breakdown of the tax rate is as follows:
General Fund - .53 per hundred dollar valuation
Debt Service - .18 per hundred dollar valuation
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Approve Ordinance establishing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 1993-94 at .71
cents per hundred dollar valuation.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA
CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1928
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXARLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO
TAXATION IN THE CITY OF lA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT,
MAINTENANCE. AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF lA PORTE;
FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS
HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING ClAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY ClAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS lAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF lA PORTE
Section 1. That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning October 1,
1993, and ending September 30, 1994, on all real property situated and all personal
property owned within the taxable limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first
day of January, 1993, except so much as may be exempt under the constitution and
laws of the United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following
taxes:
(1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of fifty-three cents ($.53) on the one
hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency
of the United States for the current expenses for the support. maintenance,
and improvement of the City Government of said City of La Porte; and
(2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of eighteen cents ($.18) on the one
hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency
of the United States. to pay current interest on and provide one year's
sinking fund and to pay all of the Principal and Interest accruing on all
outstanding general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation
lawfully issued by the City of La Porte.
That this provides the sum of total Ad Valorem tax at the rate of seventy-one
cents ($.71) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in
lawful currency of the United States.
Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove levied
shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated market
value thereof.
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Section 3. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the
hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for
the support, maintenance. and improvement of the City Government of the
City of La Porte.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that all notices required by law have been published, and that a
public hearing as required by law was duly called and held, and that all
matters prerequisite to the establishment and levy of an ad valorem tax
have been accomplished. all as required by the laws of the State of Texas,
and the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte.
Section 5. If any section, sentence. phrase, clause, or any part of
any section, sentence. phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall. for any
reason, be held invalid. such invalidity shall not affect the remaining
portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention
of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase. or
clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,
sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid.
Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and
subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place conven-
ient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by
law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article
6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required.
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Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of September. 1993.
ATTEST: ~
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City Secretary
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City Attorney
CITY OF LA PORTE
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l Normati Malone, Mayor
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BllbEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE~ ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 13. 1993
Requested By: Steve Gillett ~~ Department: Public Works
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Proposal from Donald C. Graesser, P.E. - Biannual Tank
Inspection
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Regulations of the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission
(formerly Texas Water Commission) require inspections of the potable water
storage tanks every two years. A certified tank inspection engineer is
required to make the inspection.
Mr. Donald C. Graesser, P.E., Elevated and Ground Storage Consultant, has
performed the inspections for the City of La Porte water system since 1985.
He is very familiar with the La Porte system and has performed very
satisfactorily in the past.
Mr. Graesser was requested by Staff to submit a proposal for performance of
the biannual tank inspection. He proposes to inspect six (6) ground
storage tanks at an estimated cost of $600.00 each and four (4) elevated
storage tanks at an estimated cost of $850.00 each. A full written report
with photographic documentation is included in the estimated total cost of
$7,000.00 for the inspection.
Staff recommends award of a contract to Mr. Donald C. Graesser, P. E. for
the inspection of the above potable water storage facilities. Adequate
funds for this inspection is available in the 1992/93 Operating Budget of
the Water Production Division.
Action Required by Council:
Award contract for the biannual inspection of the La Porte Potable
Water Storage Facilities to Mr. Donald C. Graesser, P. E. as recommended by
Staff.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
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Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
002-804-804-507
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1929
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND DONALD C. GRAESSER, P.E., FOR THE BIANNUAL
INSPECTION OF THE LA PORTE POTABLE WATER STORAGE FACILITIES;
APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; HAltING VARIOUS
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such
document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The city Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents.
City Council appropriates the sum of $7,000.00 from
the Water/wastewater Account No. 002-804-804-507 to fund said
contract.
Section 2.
The city Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon.
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ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of September, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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N6rman L. Malna, -
Mayor
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City Secretary
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city Attorney
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DONALD C. GRAESSER. P.E.
Elevated l!t Ground Tank Consultant
2107 Vinewood Dr.
Bryan, Texas 77802
(409) 779-6591
August 23.
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ATTN: ~r. Steve Gillett
Director, Publ1C Works
P.O. Box 1115, 604 West Fa1rmont
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. G1llett:
Re: Proposal for Insoection of Water Storage Facilit1es
Per our a1scuss1ons, we are oleased to forward this prooosal for the
1nsoection serV1ces 1n connection w1th the evaluation of the elevated
ana ground storage facilities of the Citv of La Porte, Texas.
we wll i maKe an 1nsoection of the interior and exterior of the elevated
ana ground water storage facilites enumerated below within the Citv. We
w1il auring the course of the inspection, evaluate the existing
coat1ngS, 1nsoect the structural members for structural integritv, check
metal for p1tt1ng. insoect welds visually to determine whether reoairs
are reaU1rea ana make recommendations for x-rays where necessary.
~natograons w1Il be taKen to portray the present condition of the water
storage facil1ties. A written reoort will be submitted on each storage
facility, be1ng an upaate of the report submitted two years ago on the
elevatea ana ground storage structures.
we w1il in our report of inspection provide the recommendations as to
tne worK reau1red to brIng the tanks into compliance with the Texas
State Department of Water Resources and the United States Occuoational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA;.
witn1n this oroposal, we will orovide any necessary recommendations as
to the type finishes that may be apolied for the best serv1ce, any
estimated costs and potential life factors.
in the course of our inspection. we are planning to check the followlng
elevated storage facil ities:
a. 41)0, (11)1)-
b. 5(1l) , (11)0-
c. 2(11), (li)('-
a. 751) ,I)(H)-
we are aiso
a. 125.1)01)-
b. 420.(11)1)-
C. 351). (11)0-
111 South 4th Street
3550 Farrington, in Fairmont Park
Humphreyville off Bayside Drive
Loma:.:
pianning to inspect the following ground storage facil ities:
41)4 West F.urmont
105 North Broadway
8610 Bandridge
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Agenda Date Requested: September 13.
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Requested By: S. Gillett ~
1993
Department:
Public Works
Report
Resolution
xxx
Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 93-1930
Proposed Landfill Contract
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In October 1983, the City of La Porte entered into a contract with Hughs
Landfill for disposal of Type IV waste, which includes brush, construction
demolition waste and other trash not commonly considered "garbage". The
cost per cubic yard was $2.00, and remained constant through September 30,
1992. The contract was renewed three times with no price increase.
During the term of the latest renewal, Hughs was purchased
Texas, Inc., which has honored the terms of the contract.
approved on September 28, 1992 for the disposal of Type IV
(1) year period, with the following price structure:
by Sanifill of
A contract was
trash, for a one
Base Price per Cubic Yard
$2.15
State Fee - Compacted Waste
$0.33 / Cubic Yard
State Fee - Non-compacted Waste
$0.10 / Cubic Yard
This contract expires September 30, 1993. Sanifill has agreed to enter
into a contract for eighteen (18) months, with an expiration on March 31,
1995, which coincides with the expiration of the Type I contract for
disposal. At that time, one contract can be developed for disposal of all
the City's waste. The following price structure is proposed in the new
contract:
Base Price per Cubic Yard
$2.25
State Fee - Compacted Waste
$0.40 / Cubic Yard
State Fee - Non-compacted Waste
$0.25 / Cubic Yard
The proposed price increase is in response to new State and Federal
regulations for landfills. The impact of Subtitle D (EPA) and the state's'
companion regulations and requirements will be in full force in the next
12-18 months. At that time, both disposal contracts will be up for
consideration. Additionally, the State adjusted fees for disposal in the
most recent session, as included in the proposed Contract. The annual
estimated cost is $47,564.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. authorizing the
city Manager to execute an agreement with Sanifill of Texas, Inc. for the
disposal of Type IV waste for an eighteen (18) month period.
Availability of Funds:
XXXX General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001-700-702-609
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
G?~ T, ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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HISTORICAL CUBIC YARD COST
BASE COST STATE TAX STATE TAX TOTAL
COMPACTED (UNCOMPACTED) COST
1983 $2.00 -0- -0- $2.00
1986 $2.00 -0- -0- $2.00
1989 $2.00 $0.17 $0.10 $2.17
(2.10)
1992 $2.15 $0.33 $0.10 $2.48
(2.25)
1993 $2.25 $0.40 $0.25 $2.65
(2.50)
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND SANIFILL OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF
A SANITARY LANDFILL; JlAI(ING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other. undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such
document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. Payment will be made from the Residential Solid Waste
Division General Fund Operating Budget Account No. 001-700-702-
609.
Section 2. The city Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and SUbject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance and the subj ect matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
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ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its
passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of September, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
~n7/J~'11//J(~
L. Malone,
ATTEST:
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Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
APh~cJcL
Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF
SANITARY LANDFILL
By and Between
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
and
SANIFILL OF TEXAS, INC.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
THIS AGREEMENT for the operation of a Sanitary Landfill between the
city of La Porte, Texas, and Sanifill of Texas, Inc. dated October
1, 1993, is made by and between the same parties on the date
hereinafter specified.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas ("city") and Sanifill of
Texas, Inc. ("Contractor") desire to enter into an agreement for
the operation of a Class IV Sanitary Landfill; and
WHEREAS, Sanifill of Texas, Inc. owns and operated the Class
IV landfill sites known as Greenshadow Development and Greenbelt
Development Landfill (formerly Hughes), each of which is properly
permitted by the Texas Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to establish the terms and
conditions of this Agreement;
NOW,
covenants
follows:
THEREFORE,
hereinafter
for
set
and in consideration of the mutual
forth the parties hereby agree as
I
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Class IV" as it pertains to the Greenshadow Development and
Greenbelt Development means that definition set forth in the
Municipal Solid Waste Management Regulations promulgated by
the Texas Water Commission, and successor Agencies, as the
same may be hereinafter amended.
1.2 "Class IV Waste" means brush, construction demolition waste
and/or rubbish (trash) that are free of putrescible wastes and
any other waste permitted for disposal at Class IV landfills
by the Texas Water Commission, and successor Agencies, as the
same may be hereinafter amended.
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1.3 "compacted Waste" means waste delivered to the Landfill for
disposal in closed-top compaction vehicles. Waste delivered
will be compacted by mechanical means to conserve space and
reduce hauling requirements.
1.4 "Non-compacted Waste" means waste delivered to the Landfill
for disposal in open-top vehicles. Waste delivered will not
be compacted by mechanical means.
II
DISPOSAL SITE
2.1 The Contractor hereby agrees to operate the Class IV
landfill(s) at Greenbelt Development Inc., a site located at
5201 South Beltway 8, Houston, Texas 77034, described by metes
and bounds in Texas Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1478, and
Greenshadow Development, Inc., a site located at 1089 Jana
Lane, Pasadena, Texas 77503, described by metes and bounds in
Texas Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1540, hereinafter
called the "Landfill".
2.2 The Contractor agrees to operate the Landfill for the complete
handling, processing and disposal of municipal Class IV Waste
generated by the City of La Porte and collected by the city or
its contractor, according to all the terms and provisions
hereinafter contained.
III
MATERIALS TO BE DISPOSED OF
3.1 The Contractor shall accept, upon compliance of the City with
the terms and conditions of this Contract, all of the City's
Class IV Waste generated by the City of La Porte and collected
by the City or its contractor.
IV
OPERATION OF THE SITE
4.1 The Contractor will operate the landfill site(s) in compliance
with the rules and regulations of the Texas Water commission,
and successor Agencies, regarding the minimum standards of
operation for Class IV landfills, and the requirements of
other local, State and Federal agencies pertaining to the
disposal of solid wastes. The Contractor will maintain
current all necessary and required licenses and permits for
the operation of a Class IV landfill.
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4.2 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and
equipment necessary to operate the site and shall be
responsible for all required maintenance thereof. Supervision
by an experienced person, as licensed by the State of Texas to
operate a Class IV landfill, shall be provided at all times
when the site is open for use or operation. The Contractor
shall maintain all roads, entrances and exits to the Landfill
in a good state of repair suitable for use in all weather
conditions.
V
COMPENSATION
5.1 Subject to the Contractor's compliance with the terms and
condi tions of this Agreement, the City shall pay and the
Contractor agrees to accept the follow sums of money for each
cubic yard of Class IV Waste delivered by the City or its
contractor in the specified type of vehicle:
Compacted Waste -
$2.65 per cubic yard
$2.50 per cubic yard
Non-Compacted Waste -
5.2 It is understood that the base price per cubic yard is $2.25
for compacted and non-compacted Class IV Waste, and the prices
above represent the inclusion of the current State fee of
$0.40 per cubic yard of compacted waste and $0.25 per cubic
yard of non-compacted waste. Any increase in fees over the
current State fee outlined above shall be passed on to the
City as they become effective.
5.3 The Contractor shall invoice the City for a sum equal to the
number of cubic yards of Class IV waste delivered in the
preceding month times the applicable cubic yard price. The
invoice shall be submitted within ten (10) days following the
end of the month, and the City will pay the Contractor on or
before the end of the month.
VI
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
6.1 This Agreement shall be effective for a period of eighteen
(18) months from and after October 1, 1993 until March 31,
1995, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement. Upon expiration of the eighteen-month term
of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue on a month-
to-month basis with the same terms and conditions set forth
herein, with the right of either party to terminate the
Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other
party.
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6.2 If during the month-to-month extension period the Contractor
notifies the city that it desires to continue the Agreement,
the Contractor must submit, in writing, any proposed changes
in the terms and conditions of the Agreement, including rate
increases. After receipt of the Contractor's proposed
extension of this Agreement, the City shall approve or
disapprove of the proposed extension on or before thirty (30)
days after receipt of the Contractor's proposal.
VII
FAILURE TO PERFORM
7.1 All terms and conditions of this Agreement are considered to
be material and a failure to perform or a breach of any
condition, term or provision of any part of the Agreement
shall be considered a default constituting grounds for
termination or other default relief by either party of this
Agreement. Should either party fail to perform any of its
contractual obligations, the other party shall give the other
party fifteen days written notice by certified mail, with
opportunity to cure the default. The notice shall set forth
the causes and reasons for the proposed termination and
cancellation. The failure of either party to give notice
shall not be deemed a waiver of subsequent defaults or failure
to perform.
7.2 In the event that either party is delayed or prevented from
continuing in the performance of this Agreement by reason of
an Act of God, catastrophe, riot, war, governmental order or
regulation, strike or other similar or different contingency
beyond the control of the affected party, said party shall not
be liable for damages arising solely out of such contingency.
VIII
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 The Contractor shall, at its own expense, maintain in full
force and effect during the term of this Agreement Employer's
Liability, Worker's compensation, Public Liability and
Property Damage insurance. All insurance shall be by insurers
licensed to do business in the State of Texas. The Contractor
shall furnish the city certificates of insurance or other
evidence satisfactory to the City to the effect that such
insurance has been procured and is in force. The certificates
shall name the Contractor and the City as insured parties.
The certificates shall contain the following express
obligations:
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"This is to certify that the policies of insurance
described herein have been issued to the insured for whom
this certificate is executed and are in full force and
effect at this time. In the event of cancellation or
material change in a policy affecting the certificate
holder(s), thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be
given the certificate holder(s).
8.2 The insurance, at a minimum, must include the following
coverages and limits of liability:
COVERAGE
(1) Worker's Compensation and
Employer's Liability
(2) Commercial General
Liability including
Blanket Contractual
Liability
(3) Comprehensive Automobile
Liability
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
statutory
Bodilv Iniurv
$500,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Annual
Aggregate
Property Damage (To
include explosion, collapse
and underground coverage)
$300,000 Each Occurrence
$500,000 Annual Aggregate
Products - Complete Operation
$1,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Bodily Injury and Property
Damage Combined Single Limit
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Aggregate
8.3 The Contractor will indemnify and save harmless the City, its
officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any
and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands,
damages, costs, expenses and attorney's fees incident to any
work done in the performance of this Agreement, inclUding
damages, claims or penalties arising from the disposal of any
waste by the Contractor, arising from the failure of the
Contractor to comply with federal, state or local laws, rules
and regulations relating to the disposal of any waste, or
arising out of a willful or negligent act or omission of the
Contractor, its officers, agents, servants and employees.
However, the Contractor shall not be liable for any suits,
actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs,
expenses and attorney's fees arising out of a willful or
negligent act or omission of the city, its officers, agents,
servants and employees.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Texas. Should any disagreement occur concerning the
Agreement, the parties agree that the venue for settling such
disputes, including claims and suits, shall be Harris County,
Texas.
9.2 All written notices shall be served by registered or certified
mail to the parties, return receipt requested, as follows:
City
Contractor
City Manager
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
District Manager
Sanifill of Texas, Inc.
P.O. Box 803828
Houston, Texas 77280-3828
9.3 Other than by operation of law, no assignment of the Agreement
or any other right accruing under this Agreement shall be
made, in whole or on part, without the express written consent
of the City. The City agrees to not unreasonably withhold
consent of assignment. In the event of assignment, the
assignee agrees to assume all terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
9.4 The relationship between the parties shall be that of an
Independent Contractor. Nothing herein contained shall be
construed to mean that the Contractor is an employee, agent,
servant or department of the City.
9.5 The Agreement shall not bestow any rights upon any third
party, but rather, shall bind the City and the Contractor
only.
9.6 This Agreement contains all the agreements of the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof, supersedes all prior
agreements, whether written or verbal, and is the full and
final expression of the agreement between the parties.
9.7 In the event that any portion of the Agreement is found
invalid or unenforceable, the invalid or unenforceable portion
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
portion of the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed
this agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, this the 14th day of Sep~r , 1993.
THE CITY OF LA PORTE
By:G~T. ~
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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Sue Lenes,
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city Secretary
~~.
Knox W. ASkins, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:.
S, INC.
Gene Ellisor, District Manager
(SEAL)
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ATTEST: . S~~
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lIiUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGElIf ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
SeDtember 13. 1993
Requested By:
Knox Askins
Department:
Le9al
Report
Resolution
xxx
Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance 1000-GG
Application from Qian Ai Lin for Wine & Beer Retailer's
Permit for Royal China Chinese Restaurant at 110 North
Broadway
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
An application for a wine and beer on-premise permit has been
received from Qian Ai Lin for Royal China Chinese Restaurant
located at 110 North Broadway in La Porte. (.516 acre tract out of
the northerly part of Block One Hundred Eighty-one (181), Town of
La Porte, Harris county, Texas)
All City criteria have been met, and the restaurant is presently
opened for business.
staff recommends the ordinance granting a wine and beer retailer's
permit be approved.
Action Required by Council:
Adopt Ordinance 1000-GG
Reject Ordinance 1000-GG
Availability of Funds: N/A
Fund Water/Wastewater
Improvement General Revenue Sharing
General
Capital
Other
Account Number:
Funds Available: YES
NO
A~proved for City council Aaenda
CX~ T ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1000-GG
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES
MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS
OF OPENING AND CLOSING; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR
THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to regulate the sale of
beer and prescribe the hours when it may be sold, for consumption on
premises in accord with provisions of Texas Codes Annotated,
Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 105, section 105.05 and section
105.06; and in accord with the provisions of Texas Codes Annotated,
Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 109, Subchapter C, section 109.31
et seq;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
section 1. DEFINITIONS:
Restaurant: A building or portion of a building, not
operated as a dining room in connection with a hotel or
boarding hotel, where the primary business is the on-premises
sale of prepared food, with adequate kitchen facilities for the
preparation of the food to be sold, the adequac1 of said
kitchen facilities to be based upon the seating capac1ty of the
restaurant and the type of menu offered, and where alcoholic
beverages may be sold under the following conditions:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
At least sixty-five percent (65%) of the gross income
shall be derived from the sale of prepared food.
Any outside entrances, outside separate identification,
outside signs or other advertising shall not use any of
the words "bar, " "tavern, " "lounge, " "ice house," or
"beer, " or any word of like import, to identify the
business.
Beer shall be served as a beverage only in connection with
the service of prepared food to a customer.
Whenever the building official on the basis of a sworn
complaint from any credible person determines that a
violation of this section exists, he may require any
person serving alcoholic beverages as an incidental use to
provide the City, within thirty (30) days of notification,
a verified audit for each of the preceding four (4)
calendar quarters, showing the gross 1ncome derived from
the sale of alcoholic beverages and the gross income
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derived from the sale of food. Such verified audit shall
be supported by copies of licensee's invoices and
cancelled checks to substantiate its beer and food
purchases. No more than two (2) audits per year shall be
required.
seotion 2. In addition to the locations specified in section 1
of Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of La Porte, passed and approved
by the City commission of the City of La Porte on August 19, 1974,
the sale of beer and wine shall also be permitted during the hours
set by the general laws of the State of Texas, consistent with Texas
Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 105, sections
105.05 and 105.06, at the following location by a retailer selling
beer and wine for consumption on premises, to-wit:
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
Harris county, Texas 77571
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: .516 acre tract out of the
northerly part of Block One Hundred Eighty-one (181), Town of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
110 North Broadway, La Porte,
NAME OF APPLICANT: Qian Ai Lin
ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 14834 Sun Harbor Drive
Houston, Texas 77062
TRADE OR BUSINESS NAME OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS:
Royal China Chinese Restaurant
seotion 3. Except and to the extent amended hereby, Ordinance
No. 1000 shall remain in full force and effect.
seotion 4. This ordinance shall constitute a permit for the
operation of a restaurant, as above defined, at the above location,
which permit shall be personal to the applicant, and non-transfer-
able, and shall be further conditioned that the permittee shall
comply with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and
all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances,
including other provisions of this ordinance.
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Section 5. It is expressly provided that this ordinance is not
an attempt to create a zoning district or comprehensive zoning as
authorized by Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Local Government Code,
state of Texas, but rather is to designate that area wherein beer
for consumption on premises may be sold in accordance with the
Authority granted by the Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage
Code, state of Texas.
section 6. Hereafter no license for the sale of beer for
consumption on premises where sold shall be issued or approved, save
and except the areas designated in Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and amendments thereto.
section 7. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte,
Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of Ordinance
No. 1000 or any ame~dments thereto, or any other ordinance, statute,
or code, that permits and regulates the subject matter of this
Ordinance, that have accrued at the time of the effective date of
this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, any court shall
have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance.
section 8. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such
decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance.
section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
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required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
civil statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
section 10. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of September, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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one, Mayor
BY
ATTEST: ~
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Sue Lenes, C1ty Secretary
DZ~
Knox W. Ask1ns,
Attorney
DYES UNO
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PERMIT, BEER RETAILER'S ON PREMISE LICENSE, OR BEER RETAILER'S OFF PREMISE UCENSE, THE FOLLOWING
CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS. IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A RETAIL
DEALER'S LATE HOURS LICENSE OR A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S PERMIT FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED
EXCURSION BOAT SEE PAGE 5 AND COMPLETE APPUCABLE SECTIONS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, those cities and towns other than the city of Houston
within the Harris County Appraisal district have the right and
responsibility to elect one person to the board of directors of the
Harris county Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on
January 1, 1994, and extending through December 31, 1995; and
WHEREAS, this governing body desires to exercise its right to
nominate a candidate for such position on said board of directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The facts and recitations set forth in the
preamble of this resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That Robert James Blackwell. 1600 Lomax School
Road. La Porte. Texas, be, and he is hereby, nominated as a
candidate for that position on the board of directors of the Harris
county Appraisal District for a two-year term of office commencing
on January 1, 1994.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the governing body of the
city of La Porte be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to
deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this
resolution to the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal
District on or before October 15, 1993.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
13th day of
SeDtember , 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
ATTEST: ~
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Sue Lenes, City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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ROBERT JAMES BLACKWELL
1600 LOMAX SCHOOL RD., LA PORTE
PERSONAL
Born February 3, 1936 Houston, Texas
Member of Lutheran Church 31 years
Married for 38 years 2 sons and 1 daughter
La Porte resident for all of my 57 years
EDUCATION
La Porte Elementary School, 1941. - 1949
La Porte High School, 1949 - 1953
Pasadena High Trade School, 1955 - 1956
Lee Junior College, 1953 - 1954
Many leadership seminars from 1975 thru 1991
Texas A & M: Two weeks on Finance, preparing budgets,
and running businesses.
HL&P Company training: Affirmative action, Effective
Interviewing, Leadership Development, Fostering
Innovation, Organizational Aftershock, Managing
Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Development, and
Negotiation Skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
My work productivity for 38 years has always included in this
order: Safety, Quality, and Production.
Houston Lighting & Power
Helper 5 years
Apprentice 2 years
Journeyman 1 year
Head-Lineman 5 years
Foreman at South Houston 11 years
Bayshore Service Center Supervisor, 1981 - 1982
South Houston Service Center Supervisor, 1983 - 1984
Hiram O. Clarke Service Center Supervisor, 1987 - 1988
Brazoria Service Center Supervisor, 1988 - 1992
Attended all supervisory seminars at HL&P. Responsible for
service center budget control which ran as high as 4
million dollars labor and material. Supervised as many
as 100 people at a time both bargaining units and staff.
Performance evaluation, pay raises, and promotion
evaluation of supervised employees.
Semi-retired, 1992 -
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Coached national championship girls fast pitch softball team
1984, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Part of total re-zoning of the city of La Porte and all
bayfront property.
Owner and manager of B & K mobile home park, 16 years.
Owner and taxpayer on five individual properties.
Successful home builder: R & B Builders.
Involved in rental property for 10 years.
Chairman western zone march of dimes walkathon.
Major committee member on 1992 staff reduction at H.L.&P.
Started a spanish speaking class.
Through years of experience I get great rewards dealing with
people, in most cases I end up on a win-win relationship.
HOBBIES
Garden and yard work (flowers and roses) .
Buying and selling equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.).
Traveling and camping in different areas.
Baseball, softball, basketball.
Jogging, family activities, dancing.
AFFILIATIONS
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Clear Lake.
Member planning zoning city of La Porte and Lomax for 15
years. Past chairman and Vice chairman.
Ma~er water control board, 1991 - 1992.
Leader, Gloria Dei small group program (caring and sharing) .
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Harris County Appraisal District
_.nM EM 0 RAN DUM
OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER
TO: PRESIDING OFFICERS OF TAXING UNITS
SERVED BY TIlE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
FROM: JIM ROBINSON, ClDEF APPRAISER
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
DATE: SEPI'EMBER 1, 1993
As you may know, your taxing unit participates in the selection of members of the Harris County
Appraisal District Board of Directors. The Board is composed of six members. Members serve
two-year terms, and the tenns of members currently serving expire December 31, 1993. This
memorandum sets out the process we will follow in selecting members for the two-year tenn ~at
begins January 1, 1993. .
Participating Units
The current method of selecting directors was established by resolutions of the county, cities, and
school districts participating in the appraisal district in 1981 and was modified by action of the
board of directors in 1991. Under Sec. 6.031, Tax Code, an appraisal district may vary both the
size and the method of selecting its board members.
The Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors consists of six members, selected as
follows.
· One member appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court
· One member appointed by the Houston City Council
· One member appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Houston Independent School District.
· One member appointed by majority vote of the city councils of the cities other than Houston.
~Each council casts a single vote.
· One member appointed by majority vote of the boards of trustees of the school districts other
than Houston Independent School District. Each board casts a single vote.
· One member appointed by majority vote of the governing bodies of those conservation and
reclamation districts that levied a property tax in 1993 and also plan to levy in 1994. Each
body casts a single vote. .
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September 3, 1993
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Eligibility Requirements
An individual must satisfy certain residency, employment, and conflict-of-interest requirements
to be eligible to serve on the board of directors.
Residency: The candidate must be a resident of the Harris County Appraisal District, and must
have resided in the district for at least two years immediately preceding the date he or she takes
office.
Employment: An employee of a taxing unit served by the appraisal district ~ay not serve unless
the employee is also a m~m~r-:cof the governing body or -an elected -official of'a taxing unit that
participates in the district. For example, a member of the governing body of a school district
who is also a city employee would be eligible to serve on the appraisal district's board of
directors. Elected officials or members of governing bodies who are not employed by taxing
units may serve on the board.
Conflict-of-interest: A candidate may not serve if the candidate is related to a person who is in
the business of appraismg property or represents property owners for a fee in proceedings in the
appraisal district. Relatives baiTed are those within the second degree by consanguinity (blood)
or affinity (marriage). These persons include: spouse; children; brothers and sisters; parents;
grandparents; grandchildren; aunts and uncles; and bothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The
spouse I s relatives in the same degree are included. .
A candidate who contracts with the appraisal district for any purpose or with a taxing unit served
by the district for a property tax related purpose may not serve. The same role applies to
candidates who have a substantial interest in businesses contracting with the appraisal district or
with the taxing unit (for property tax purposes). A candidate has a substantial interest if the
candidate or the candidate's spouse have combined ownership of at least ten percent (10%) of
the voting stock or shares of the business. A candidate also has a substantial interest if the
candidate or the candidate's spouse is a partner, limited partner, or an officer of the business.
These prohibitions on contracting continue for the duration of the affected director's tenn of
office.
The appraisal district may not employ any person who is related to an appraisal district director.
The provision applies to existing employees at the time the director takes office and to employees
hired during the director's tenn.
Election Procedures
T!te procedures for sel~t!ng !1!em~~QLtl1~ ~ard_of ~t9rs for tl1entwo year tenn beginning
on J~i1ary ~, i994,- ~ as fo!lo~s:
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September 3, 1993
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For Cities and Towns Other Thanithe City of Houston
The cities an(to~ns other than -the-Ciij -011IouSton -appoint one member by majority vote. The
process for these cities and towns involves two steps: nomination and el~tion.
Nomination
Each city and town has the right to nominate a single candidate for the position. To nominate,
the governing body must adopt a resolution nominating .the candidate by formal action on or ~er
,September 1, 1993. The presiding officer of the governing body must submit the nominee's
name to the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District before October 15, 1993~
The officer must provide a certified copy of the resolution and may include a cover letter naming
the nominee.
Election
Before October 30, 1993, the chief appraiser will prepare a ballot listing the nominees in
alphabetical order. The chief appraiser will deliver a copy of the b3.not to the presiding officer of
the governing body of each voting city or town.
Before November 15, 1993, each governing body must cast its vote for one of the nominees,
fonnally adopt a resolution naming the person for whom it votes, and submit a certified copy to
the chief appraiser.
Before December 1, 1993, the chief appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and
notify the winner, the nominees, and the presiding officers of each city and town. A tie vote will
be resolved by a method of chance chosen by the chief appraiser.
For School Districts Other Than the Houston Independent School District
Exactly the same procedure described for cities and towns above applies to the selection of the
member who represents school districts other than Houston ISO. These school districts must
nominate and elect following the deadlines and procedures described above.
For Conservation and Reclamation Districts
The procedure and timetable for selecting the member who represents the Conservation and
Reclamation Districts is the same as that described above for small cities and school districts.
Only those conservation and reclamation districts that levied a property tax in 1993 and intend to
do so in 1994 may participate.
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For Harris ,County, the'City of Houston,
and the Houston Independent School District
Before November 15, 1993, the governing body of each of these entities appoints a single
member to represent it on the board. Each governing body must formally adopt a resolution
naming the person.
Before December 1, 1993, each unit must submit the person's name to the secretary of the
board. The unit must provide a certified copy of the resolution and may include a cover letter
naming the person.
The names and addresses of the secretary of the board of directors and the chief appraiser of the
Harris County Appraisal District are as follows:
Lee Tipton
Secretary, Board of Directors
Harris County Appraisal District
2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor
P.O. Box 920975
Houston, TX 77292-0975
Jim. Robinson
Chief Appraiser
Harris County Appraisal District
2800 North Loop West; 8th Floor
P. O. Box 920975
Houston, TX 77292-0975
To assist you in tbis process, I have enclosed a suggested form of resolution for the nomination of
a candidate to the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District. .
We invite your questions or comments on the board selection process. Please do not hesitate to
call me at 957-5291.
With kindest regards,
r~~
Jim Robinson
Chief Appraiser
Attachments
c: HCAD Board Members
Tax Assessors
Attorneys
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~EST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE~ ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
September 13. 1993
Requested By: S. Gillett ~~~
Department:
Public Works
Report
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Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: Resolution No. 93-12
Municipal Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the
Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant, issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requires the City to submit, by
October 1, 1993, a Municipal Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit
Report, accompanied by a resolution by the Permittee's governing body. The
resolution must state that the governing body has read and understands the
Report, and is committed to ensuring compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit.
The City scored well on the audit, primarily due to recent plant expansions
and upgrades, as well as financial support by the City Council for the
proper operation and maintenance of the System. Problems with the
collection system are acknowledged, and the resolution commits to provide
adequate resources to continue the City's Infiltration and Inflow Reduction
Program.
Action Required by Council: Approve Resolution No. 93- acknowledging the
City of La Porte's Municipal Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit
Report.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
N/A
Funds Available: ____yES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 93- 12
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has found and
determined that it is in the public interest to set forth the
actions necessary to maintain the permit requirements contained in
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION 6 THAT THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE:
1. Reviewed the Municipal Pollution Prevention Environmental
Audit Report which is attached to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit
requirements contained in the NPDES Permit number TX0022799:
a. Provide adequate resources and direction to fund the City
of La Porte's Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program, and
meet all deadlines as set forth in the City of La Porte's
response to the EPA Administrative Order Docket No. VI-
92-0123.
b. Provide adequate funding in the annual operating budget
to maintain the treatment facilities and collection
system.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of September, 1993.
~ CIT;2LA PORTE
By:, ~"7?4 . \
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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MWPP
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
REPORT
PREPARED BY
NUN I C I PAL 11'(: LA PORTE
STATE
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NPOES PEFrv1IT #:
TX 0022799
TELEP\-CNE #:
(713) 471-9650
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C~TACT PERSCN:
Curtis Herrod
MUNICiPAL OFFiCIAL
Utility Superintendent
TITLE
CH I EF OPERATOR: Wal ter Barnes
NAME
TEL EPrcNE #: (713) 470-8140
SIGNATURE: ~~\. ~ t\~X)'\j'('
AUTH GRlZED TITLE
RE?RESENTATIVE
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EPA REGION 6
MARCH 1991
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,;1.'1erage Flow
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Daily 60Q~ Leading
(Pounds per Gay \
90: of the Design Cri~eria:
7.56
6.80
12,610
11 , 343
Oesign Criteri-:J:
C. How many times die the monthly flo'fJ (Col. 1) to the WT? exceed 90~ of
the design flew? 0 (Circle the appropriate number)
(0-4 = 0 poi nt~ 5 or more = 5 poi nts
Q. How many times did the averaae monthly flow (Col. 1) to the WWTP exceed
the design flow? 0 (Circle the appropriate number)
(0 = 0 oCint0 1-2 = :: points; 3-4 = 10 points;
5 or more = 1: pOlntS
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How many times did the ~.Y~~MiGfdai1y 300S loading (Col. 3) to the ~i\1T?
exceed 90~ of the daily design loading? 0 (Circle the appropriate
number)
CiJ=1 = 0 po~ 2-d = 5 points;
5 or more = 10 points
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Hew many times die the ~Y;F,~MEdai1y BOO,.. loading (Col. 3) to the ',;'\1T?
exceed the caily cesign loading? 0 ~ (Circle the apprapria;:e
nur.:ber)
G = 0 00 i n t: ~
3 = 30 points;
1 = 10 points;
11 = 40 po i nt s ;
2 = 20 po i nt: s ;
5 or more = 50 points
G. List each point value you circled for C through F in the blanks belOW and
place the total in the box.
C points = 0
o po i nt S = 0
E po i n t S = 0
F points = 0
TOTAL POINT VALUE FOR ?ART 1
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Enter this value on the point calculation table on the last page.
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Period
Yea r
Month
BOO~
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TSS
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NH,-N
or "/~-W~-N
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(lbs/oay)
Total
Phos phoru s
(lbs/day) Other
92 JULY 70 38 N/A N/A
92 AUGUST 72 47 N/A N/A
92 SEPTEMBER 72 47 N/A N/A
92 OCTOBER 62 44 N/A N/A
92 NOVEMBER 126 171 N/A N/A
92 DECEMBER 212 287 N/A N/A
93 JANUARY 328 663 N/A N/A
93 FEBRUARY 253 206 N/A N/A
93 MARCH 217 416 N/A N/A
93 APRIL .200 160 N/A N/A
93 MAY 116 88 N/A N/A
93 JUNE 82 90 N/A N/A
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Q.
Hew ccny mon:hs did :he
( ! 'osl day) exce.::d per~i ~
dporccriace numcer)
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effluent
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I imlCs,
3CO~ concentration
O' ( C i rc i e
(mg/ 1 ~ 0 r
cne
~aadi:1g
1-2 :: :: poines;
3 or more = 30 points
~. How ~any ~anths did :~e eFfluent TSS concentration (mg/l) cr loading
(los/day) exceed 9a: of che permit limits? 0 (Circle :he
appropriate number)
C:-;-1 :: 0 ooi~
il :: 30 points;
How many months did c~e
(los/day) exceed permi::
appropria:e nu~bEr)
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2 :: 10 points; 3 = 20 poin~s;
~ or more = 40 pClnts
effluent
limits?
I~~ concentration (mg/l) or loading
o (Circle c~e
L-2 :: 5 points;
3 or more:: 30 points
G. How many mon~hs did ::he effi uent Ammoni a-,'!i trogen or Ni trate-Ni trogen
concentration (mg/1) or loading (las/day) exce~d 90~ of the perilli~
limits? N/A (Cii~le the appropriate number)
0-1 :: 0 poi n"ts;
do = 30 points;
Z :: 10 points; J = 20 points;
j or more:: d.O points
How mdny months did :he effluent A~onia-Nitrogen or Nicrate-Ni:roaen
concentration (mg/l \ or ioading (los/day) exceed permit 1 ir.;its? N/A
(Circ1e the cipproaria:e number)
o :: 0 po i nt S ;
1-2 :: S points;
3 or more = 30 points
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How many months did :he effiuent fecal cuiiform concentration exceed :he
per7i1it limits? N/A (Circle.the appropriate number)
Q = 0 po i 11 t S ;
1- 2 = 5 po i m: s ;
3 or more = 30 points
J. How many months did ~he errluent Phosphorus concentration (mg/l) or
loading (los/day) exce~d 90: of "the permit limits? N/A (Circle ehe
appropriate number)
0- L = 0 po i nt s ;
.1, :: :0 pClnts;
2 = 10 poines; 3 = 20 points;
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~ajcr expansion to increase the hYGr~uiic capacity of the plan:
cor.:oiecec.
1988
Cu rrent Year - (i,nswer to A ' : ., ~o 1 n years
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1993 1988 : 5 Years
cIll.er :'ge in Par'C c., below.
S. C:-' eo: ~ the type of treac:::ent facility that is emp I oyed :
Factor
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r'le c h ani c a I Tie a tme n t P I ant
(Trickling filter, activated
sludge, etc.)
2.5
Aera:ed Lagoon
2.0
S:abilizacior. Pond
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Other (Specifyl
1.0
C. Multiply the factor listed next to the type or facility your com~uni'CJ
employs by t~e age of your facility to determine the total pcin'C value
of Par: :.;
TOTAL PO[~T VALUE FOR PART ~ = 2.5
( rac'Cor)
x
5
(age)
=
12.5
Enter this value or 50, which ever is less, on the point calcula'Cjor.
table on the last page.
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HAZELWOOD ENTERPRISES LANDFILL, BAYTUWN. TEXAS PERMIT U 1535
B. Cescribe sludge mancge~ent prac:ic:s
AS NEEDED DAILY, A PART OF THE R.A.S. IS OIVFRTFn TO THE
AEROBIC DIGESTER. THE DIGESTER SLUDGE IS PUMPED TO THE GRA-
VTTY THTr((J:"NJ:"D
AND THEN AS NEEDED TO THE BELT PRESS FOR
DEWATERING. THE DEWATERED SLUDGE IS TRANSPORTED TO A IANn-
FILL FOR FINAL DISPOSAL.
c.
If sludae is disposec of by land appl ication (surface appl ica:ion or
shallow~injec:ion), c:Jr.lplete the following:
( 1 \
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Does vour facility have access to sufficient land for: (Circle
the appropri ac: poi nt tota 1.)
3 or more years = 0 po i nt s
IIl._l~ months = 10 po i nt S
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12-23 months = 20 po i nt s
6-12 months = 30 po i nt s
less than 6 months = 50 po i nt s
( 2) ~hat type of cover is on the site?
N/A Crops consumed by animals whose products are consu~ed
by humans.
N/A Crops that are directly consumed by humans.
N/A Neither directly or indirectly consumed by humans.
N/A No plant cover.
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..:- -~
~ 1 '" mor.;::Js = 20 poin~s
Q _. /
less then /" ~cr.:;'s = :0 poines
0
(3) [s the landfill r:gis~ered/pe~itted to receive sludge?
~ Yes .......G?ain~
~a ..........50 Points
MIA in New ~exica, see E. below.
~. Does the sludge disPosei siee have an approved Grcuna Wace: Discharge
Pian? (New Mexico only\
Yes ..........0 Paints
No ..........:0 Points
Does ~his city have an approved sludge ~ancgment pian? (Oklahoma aniy)
Yes ..........0 Points
No ..........50 Points
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TOTAL PO[~T VALUE FOR PART 5
\ 0
Enter this total on the point calculation table on the last page.
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Previde informacion for your ~as:ewacer Tre=cmenc Plant anct Col lec:icn Sys:e~
(nat. Pubi ic ''';a:er SUPPlY).
~. Responsible person-in-charge of operation per s:,ift.
SHU~T: FIRST
1\:AI~1E :
WALTER BARNES
TELEPHONE.. (713) 470-8140
C~:iTIFIC;'T[ON~: 491-40-4931
LEVEL: A
LEVEL OF CERTIF leA TLON REQU IRED: B
SHIFT:
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C:::iTrFrCAT:ON ,= : LEVEL.:
LEVEL OF CE:RTIF [CATION REQUIRED:
SH[FT:
NA:'lE: TELEPHONE #:
eERTIFICAiION ., LEVEL:
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LEVEL OF CEiHIF ICATION REQUIRED:
SHIFT:
NAME: TELEPHONE lI..
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CERTIF rCA lION :r . LEVEL:
LEVEL OF CERIIF rCATION REQUJRED:
8. Please attach an organizational chart for your wastewater treatment
system, including the treatment plant operatjons, maintenance,
laboratory, and collection system personnel.
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CHIEF OPERATOR 1 A OR B
ASST. CHIEF 2 B OR C
OPERATORS 2 B OR C
OPERATORS 1 D
TOTAL: 6
cor~~1E~riS :
E. Pain~5 de~er~ination for operacor certification and training.
(Cir~le che appropriate paint :Qtais belaw.~
(1' Cer:ificatian level for responsible person(s) in
charge:
All ~ee:: or exceed reauired level.
= 0 POi~
Any be low requ ired 1 e'l e i .
=
20 Points
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iraining for iast certification period:
All staff has required...t.raining.
= ~POin~
Some staff has less than required training, but
all staff with at least 1 year or service has
some training.
= IS Points
One cr ~ore starf with at least 1 year or service
hdS no training.
= 30 Points
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.':'il ;=indnCIJ! ~i:d~~S ti1rcr:-J:icn s~auld ae jas2d on ~/our C~::..:!::: ;:~sc=i Ye~r
:ucae:: .
End s :
10-1-92
9-30-93
~iS;: Fiscal '(2ar
021ins:
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Lis: your annual O&~ CJS;:S, replac2menc casts (eauipment ieplac2~e~;:,
such as ~ocors. 9ucps, be~rings, 2~:" ror che userul I ire of c~e
cre~cment racil icy), ceb: ser~ic2 casts, t~aining cOS:S, and revenue,
~nnu d 1 Cas;: RelJu i i:d Ac-::ual Bud ce:: ''';astewdcer Ro.\I::'I't"
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0&,'.1: S 1,302,657 ~ 1,302,657 iota I: 52,916.675
Re~iace!Tlen::: .. , 137,150 .. , 137,150 Debt 1 ,058,969
Se rv ice: S
- . . .. , 3,700 "' S 3,700
lialfling:
Sub ;-0 t.: I : = " 1,443,507 = S 1,443,507 8dlance: = ~1 ,857,706
00"'" Serv i ce : " 1,058,969 S 1,058,969
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DebC Ser'l i ce
Reser'/e s :
- ~ 915,223
~1~2.23*
iotal: = 53,417,699
=$3,417,699
* FUNDED IN
YEARS PRIOR
Other Resc:r'les: ": 0
+ 5 0
3. Are revenues and excendi cures far che wastewa~er u~i 1 i til syste!:1 POS:2C
co or kept in accounts separate from non-sewer accounts (i .e., water
ui:ilicies, public 'Hor:<5, etc.)?
(Ci rei e one) (:~.:~..=\ no
Explain: DETAILED REVENUE AND EXPENSES RECORDS ARE KFPT AND
WATER AND WASTEWATER ACTIVITY IS SffGREGATED.
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':'.:t;: pr.:e'1;: 1"'29i ace:.:en~. sue' as f'ioccrs. pu~ps, oeari nss, e::c., for ::,'1e
useful iife u~ the ::r2lCi.:ent fac~li~j.)
Equip~enc Repicee~enc rund
Secinr.j~a
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Disbursements: - S
Ending Salance:
Date:
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whdt financial resources do you have available to pay for your
wdstewater improvement/reconstruction needs? (excluding maintenance
repldce~enc mentioned in 0 above)
A WORKING CAPITAL BALANCE OF $1,689,099, THE ABILITY
TO ISSUE DEBT AND RECEIVE GRANTS.
Is there a capi;:al i..provemencs fund in place?
(Circle one)
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No
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[f yes, desc,::e:
MAINTAIN AN UP TO DATE SURVEY OF ALL
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COMMERICIAL WATER ACCOUNTS, PERMITS, INSPECT AND MONI-
TOR ALL INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES (1.8:0F TOTAL FLOW).
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Have you Qursue~ soure: i=~uc:icn ~Q i:duc: ~~e iCed an ~cur
;::-:~ c:r.e~ ~ 'Ncr:< ~:
(Ci,:l~ one~
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PRETREAT~ENT BY SOME INDUSTRIAL DIS-
CHARGE.
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How ar: )~~t;c :~nk :u~9;ngs (sep~~ge) handled e~ ~he ~;::tillen: plan: or
land applica.cion si~.:? NOT ACCEPTED.
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Have you consider:d de'fel apment or a ;Ji a.n ::0 addr:ss 'Nata: conser'faci en
dnd/or :he r:~uc~ion of organic and nicrcgenous loadings ::0 che
creat;nent facilities ay individuals '.,!ser-s? (La., use of flow r:~uc:icn
devic:s, ban on use af garbage disaosais, etc.)
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No
[f yes, describe:
WATER CONSERVAiION PLAN INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION,
PLUMBING CODES, CONSERVATION ORIENTED WATER RATE STRUC-
TURES, LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR, AND RECYCLING.
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~'C~ :~~:vi:~2:S ~~ :~e ~cs~2wc:e' :~2=:~en~ p;~n~ S~ oc~e: loc2:;cr.
pre\fer.: c;s~csa~ in ::~e ',"JcS:2\"/cc'2r coi1e(~ion SySi:2:':?
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Yes
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[f yes, ces(ribe:
(Circle one) Yes
or have any ocher type of recycl ing or
wit~ your wastewater cred~~ent sys:em?
Q
N.
00 you recover digester gas
special programs associaced
If yes, describe:
Q. lS your ccc~unic'l prescn:ly involved in formal planninc for treatmer.:
facilicy Upgr:di~g. [f yes, please describe: NO .
p, How many ~imes in the ias~ year were there overflow or backups at any
point in the collec~ion sys~em for any reason, except clo~ging or the
service lateral cQnnection?
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1.;CS~~I,.:~:C; ~:e6::-e."'\: qidn: c.:nplc::e~s?
'CI r:ie ene' 6 No
:s i~ in \'Iricj~g? (Cir:le one) Yes G
Explain poi icy: TREATMENT PLANT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. THE EDUCATION AND
TRAINING IS FUNDED 100% BY THE CITY.
W. Describe any ~ajor repairs or mechanical equip~ent reolacement thac you
maae in the last ye:r and include the approximdte cos~ rer those
repairs. 00 ~cc j~clude major treatment plant cons~;uction or upgrading
program,
PLANT WATER PUMP
BLOWER
BELT PRESS
BAR SERVICE
$6,439.00 ROTORS
$4,231.00
$14,861.00
$2,780.00
$7,270.00
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Any addi~ional cam~ents?
(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
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DIRECTOR of PUBLIC._}JORI<S
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR or PUBLIC WORK~
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UTILITY SUPERINJENDENT
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ASSISTANT UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
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PLANT OPERATOR
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PLANT OPERATOR
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PLANT OPERATOR
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PLANT OPERATOR
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UTILITY SU?ERVISOR
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SR. UTILITY MAINT. W~lL~
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UTILITY MAINT. WORKER
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I1T I L I TY M~J.JF~__.![QRK~J~
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UTILITY MAINT. WQRKER
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UTILITY MAINT. WOR~ER
TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR
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SR, PLANT OPERATOR SR. UTILITY WKR.
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PLANT OPERATOR LIFT STATION OPER,
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PC U!T C.~LCULki tON TASL~
Fill in ~:;e Values Fror.: pares 1 through I 1.1 the columns belo~/. ,~dd the
numbers in che left column to decermine the point totdl that the
Wdscewater sys~em has generated for the pre'lious year.
Actual Values
;'ctudi
Values
r.1aximum Possible
Part 1: Influent Flow/Loadings
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80 Points
Part 2: E:ffluenc Quality/Plant Performance
o
310 Points
Part 3: Age of WwTT
12.5
SO Points
Part 4: Overrlows and Bypasses
50
100 Poi.'lts
Part~. Ultimate Disposition or Sludge
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200 Points
Part 6: New Development
15
30 Paints
Part i: Operator Cer~ificatian Training
10
150 Points
87.5
TOTAL POINTS
920 Points
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;':e'-s ~nc sc'::er co!iec:~on sys~em.
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MANUAL - MONTHLY RECORDS, A
[Circle one~
tic
;f yes, describe:
O&M
CARD FILE
OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO TRACK REPAIRS.
[f yes, describe:
(Ci rei.: one) G No
T.V. INSPECTION REPORTS, DOCUMENTATION OF
ALL REPAIRS, 1/1 PROGRAM.
Col1ec~ion System:
R, Ooes chis preventive ~ainr.enance proaram specify frequency of intervals.
cjpes or lUbricacicn, ~jpes or repair, dnd other preventive maintenance
casks necessary for each piece of equipment or each sec~ion of se~er?
( C i rcl e one)
No
Treacment Plane
(Circle one)
Col1ec:ion System
No
s.
Are these preventi',e r.Jaintenance tasks, as .,tell as equipment problems,
being ieccrdec and filed sa future maintenance problems can be assessed
properly?
Treatment Plant (Circle one~ lG;yeeSs)' N,MOO
Collection System (Circle one) ~ 1
Is an inventory of spare parts and preventive maintenance supplies
maintained (i.e., oil, crr~ase, packing, etc.) as specified in your
manudl? . ~.
( C j rc leOne ) ~ No
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Whdt porticn of the continuing education expenses or the operator-in-
charge were paid for by the municipality? 100%
8y the operator?
0%
What percentage of the wastewater budget is dedicated for training?
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IRRIGATION OF MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE.
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reuse dlc:r~dcives ai! dVdildbie?
ues.:....iee:
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~r! c~e:e cngoi~g effor:s
(j~clucing gascsi usa~ In
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qUdncicies of any
~~!:t~ent s:~:~~?
~~e~ic.:!s
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L ~ yes. ces.:ribe:
:<. :~.:s:n e!1ergy audl C oeen per"for.:Ied co de::e:.ni ne tile mi ni~ur.: df;:Cun:: of
energy neede~ far efficienc operation and ~aintanGnc=?
:C;r::le one)
'res
B
[f yes, describe:
L. [s your sludge ~ecycled for beneficial use?
(Circle one) Yes
B
[f yes, describe beneficial
use:
[f yes, die t~e re~UlreT.e!lts of ~a C?~ 2:7 being me::?
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A. Describe briefly ~he physical and s~ruc:ural condi~ions of the tre~cmer.~
facili~;es:
THE TREATMENT FACILITY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PHY-
SICALLY AND STRUCTURALLY.
8. Describe the condition of the collection/conveyance system including
1 ift stations (i .e.age of sewer, infiltration/inflow ecc.) THE AGE
OF THE SEWER IS FROM 1 YEAR TO 50 YEARS. THE COLLECIION
LINES HAVE OFFSET JOINTS AND WALL DETERIORATION AND MAN-
HOLES HAVE WALL DETERIORATION. LIFT STATIONS IN GOOD
CONDITION.
C, ~hat sewerage system improvements does the community have under
consideration for next 10 years? LONG TERM IMPROVEMENTS INVOLVE
CONSTRUCTION OF 96,000 LINEAR fttl U~ aKAVIIT ~twfRS
FROM 12" TO 42" IN DIAMETER, ABANDONMENT OF 12 LIFT
STATIONS AND REPLACEMENT OF Z Ll~1 ~IAIIUNS.
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List the theoretical design life of the plane. 2004 (11YEARS)
list what you believe is the remaining llserul life of the
wastewater treatment facilities in light of development and
maintendnce/condition of the racilities: 2017 (24 YEARS)
Explain basis for estimate of remaining useful life:
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THE POPULATION IS NOT INCREASING AS WAS PROJECTED
AND THE eXCELLENT CONDITIaN ar TIIC TRCATMCNT
F AC I L rTY .
E. What problems, if any, have been experienced over the last year that
have threatened collection or treatment or wastewater?
R.I.I. EXPERIENCED DURING HEAVY STORM EVENTS IS THE
MAIN PROBLCM.
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(2' Are 52wer revenues e'ler used fbr non-sewer exoendi::ur~s?
(Circle one) ~! No
[f yes, explain: A PORTION OF SEWER REVENUES ARE USED TO OFFSET
BILLING COSTS.
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Are ail users or user classes charged based en the pracor~ior.a~e use of
:~e ~as~ewater tre~:ment works? At:ac~ a copy or :he rate schedule(s).
r;::r:-- s \"'.,,;
(Cir~le one) ~ No
~, not, 'Nn y ?
(1) Wh~t was ~he eotal billing dmounc for sewer user rates (do not
inclUde connec~ion fees and other special fees) fer the 1as~
fi sea 1 year?
S 2,732,957
( 2)
Ii/hac al!!ount af t11is oi11ino total 'Has ou-cs-candi:1g (i.e.., noe
collected) at the end of the lds~ fiscal year?
~ 36 7 , 26 5
(3) What is the cumulative total or outstanding fees for the 1as~ five
years or ather time periOd as of the end or the last fiscal year?
Specify time periOd:
A
Cumu 1 at he taca 1: S
367,265
A. UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM DOES NOT RETAIN SUFFICENT INFORMA-
TION TO CALCULATE NUMBERS (2) AND (3). THE TOTAL OF
$367,265 IS THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING FOR ALL ACCOUNTS.
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lis::ed in Glti"! i~anucj.
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Less t.1an level 1 is::ed in CM~ l\ldnual.
(4) De~ica:ed budget 1 ine item for operator
t....ainin<]:
Trainir.g funds are at ledst , percent or
bucget.
iraining runds are less than 2 percent of
budget.
No dedicated training funds identified in the
budget,
TOTAL PC UiT VALUE FOR :JAR T 7
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· 0 po;~
: 60 ?cin::s
=
60 Poin:s
= 0 Paints
= Go PO~
= 30 Po i nt s
Enter this total an the point calculation table on the 1ast page.
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~~C:~,,: OE'IE~OPPE::T
:.. Please: pro'/ice the follo\o,inq information for the tceal of'all sewer line
extensions which were installed during the last year.
g, Has an indus~ry (or other development) moved into the community or
expanded production in che pas;. year, such that either flow or pollutant
10ddings to the sewerage system were significantly incieased (5~ or
greater).? (Circle One)
~ = 0 pOin~ Yes = IS points
Describe:
Des i gn Popu 1 a cion: 100
. Design Flow: .010 ~1GO
Oesign 300,= : 200 mg/1
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Lis~ any new pollutants:
c. [s there any development (industrial, commercial, or residential)
anticipated in the next 2-3 years, such that either flOW or pollutant
loadings to the sewerage system could significantly increase?
(Circle One)
(No = 0 po i n t s J
Yes : 15 points.
Oeser; be:
List any new pollutants:
NONE
Q. Add together the point value circled in Band C and place the sum in the
blank below.
TOTAL PO[NT VALUE FOR PART 6
\ 15
Snter this value an the point calculation table on the last page.
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N/A
~:: ~r.e cubi ic: N/A
Gy <;rczjnc:: anir-:als: N/A
(4' Check appl icable 4G C:=R Pan 257 require!!!en~s:
N/A Precesses to Significantly Recuce Pathogens (PSRP)
N/A Processes to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP)
Does your tredtment plant hdve the capability or meetin~ these
sludge requirements?
N/A yes.....,......... 0 Points
N/A No ........,...... 50 Points
Describe processes:
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If the plant has the capability, are the sludge requirements
identified in (~) above cur,ently being met?
~ yes............... 0 Points
N..LA- No
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 Points
D. If the sludge is disposed of by landfilling (trenching or burial
operation), complete the following:
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Monofi 11
XX Combined with other municipal solid waste
Other (Spec i fy)
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L1st the numoer of t~~es in the last year there was an overflow,
bypass, or unper~jtted discharse of untreated or incompletely
:rea::ed \"aste''idter Que ::0 heavy rain or snowmelt: 20
(Circle One)
3 = 15 po i n t s ;
o = 0 po i nt s ; 1 =
d = 30 points;
5 aoints:
(5 or more
2 = 1 0 00 i n t s ;
= 50 pointS)
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Ljs~ the nu~ber of bypasses, overflows, or unpermitted discharges
shown in A (1) that were within the collection system and the
number at the treatment plant,
Collection System
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Treatment Plant
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( 1 )
List the number of times ln the last year there was a bypass or
overflow or untreated or incompletely treated wastewater due to
eauioment failure, either at the treatment plant or due to pumping
problems in the collection system: 0
(C i rc 1 e One) (0 =
3 = IS po i nt s ;
o DO i nt $:) 1 = 5
do = 30 po i nt s ;
pc i n t S ;
: or more
2 = 10 po i n t s ;
= SO po i nt s
(2) List the number of bYPdsses or overflows shown in 8 (1) that were
within the collec:ion system and the number at the treatment
plant.
Collection System
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Treatment Plant 0
C, Specify whether the bypasses cameCfrom the citY)or village sewer system
or from contract or tributary com~un1ties/sanitary distric:s, et:.
O. Add the poi nt values circled for A and.S and place the ~~ta 1. i n the box
below. \
TOTAL POINT VALUE FOR PART 4 I 50
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E. List the person responsible for reporting overflows, bypasses or
unpermitted discharges to State and Federal authorities:
CURTIS HERROD
Name
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT (713) 471-9650
Title Telephone Number
Describe the procedure for gathering, compiling, and reporting:
VT<\IIAI QR<\EDvATTnN J:'DnM J:'TJ:'I n pJ:'D<\nNNJ:'1 ANn DE:PORTS FROM
THE PUBLIC ARE INVESTIGATED AND REPORTED. \
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:; = 0 ~c i ;~: 5 ;
~-2 : S poincs;
or mare = 20 points
~. [s bic~an;~cring required by your NPOES Per~i~?
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No
d.
[f yes, hcs r.~e bio~onitoring been dane?
YES
G i If!: res u I :: s :
MYSIDOPSIS BAHIA - NOEL SURVIVAL,
GROWTH & FECUNDITY = 64% EFFLUENT
SHEEP SHEAD MINNOW - NOEL SURVIVAL,
GROWTH = 64% EFFLUENT.
MYSIDOPSIS BAHIA & SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW
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Agenda Date Requested: September 13. 1993
Requested By: steve Gillett ~~ Department: Public Works
xxx Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids # 0550 - Smoke Bombs
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids # 0550 for the supply of smoke bombs were opened
and read on August 16, 1993. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) vendors
with four (4) returning bids.
The smoke bombs will be used in smoke testing the sanitary sewer system to
locate possible sources of infiltration. This method is an integral part
of the ongoing Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program mandated by the
Environmental Protection Agency's Enforcement Order.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Naylor Supply Co. in the
amount of thirty-five dollars and eleven cents ($35.11) per dozen. Using
estimated yearly quantities, the total cost would be fourteen thousand,
forty-four dollars ($14,044.00). This will be the first annual contract
for smoke bombs. Funds for this purchase are budgeted in the Utility
Capital Improvements budget for Infiltration.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the supply of smoke bombs to
Naylor Supply Co., low bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of
$35.11 per dozen, for an estimated yearly cost of $14,044.
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other - Utility CIP Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 003-669-710-100
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
G<~ T, ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
AUGUST 16, 1993
FROM:
STEVE GILLETT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER A-
SEALED BID #0550 = SMOKE BOMBS
TO:
SUBJECT:
Advertised, sealed bids #0550 = smoke bombs were opened and read on
August 16, 1993. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) vendors with
four (4) returning bids and one (1) no bid.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Naylor Supply Co.,
Inc.
Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost would be
$14,044.00. This is the first annual contract for smoke bombs.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by
the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
Bid List
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BID TABULATION - SMOKE BOMBS
GOlDEN MIDVVEST
DESCRIPTION .< '"'"'"",,<<< UNDERGROUND ICM INC. TRIANGLE ARE&SAFETV
1. SMOKE BOMBS (400 DZ)I I $40.32 $41. 75 $49.00 NO BID
$35.11 I
TOTAL $14,044,00 I $16,128.00 $16,700.00 $19,600.00 NO BID
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0550 - SMOKE BOMBS
ICM OF HOUSTON
5914-G WEST 34TH STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77092
681-9638
ATTN: LEON HENRY
MIDWEST FIRE & SAFETY
P.O. BOX 33007
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
632-9336
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE
P.O. BOX 20137
BEAUMONT, TX 77720
757-1264
ATTN: BILLY PETREE
NAYLOR SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 4919
PASADENA, TX 77502
473-6213
ATTN: TODD KINLOCH
SOUTHWESTERN UNDERGROUND
P.O. BOX 450466
HOUSTON, TX 77245
675~7473
ATTN: MARY LaBAUVE
o & R UTILITIES
P.O. BOX 15419
HOUSTON, TX 77220
675-2211
ATTN: BRIAN GROHOSKE
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HllvEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE~ ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 13. 1993
Requested By: steve Gillett ~~ Department: Public Works
xxx Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: Letter from Vulcan Materials Company
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Naturally Impregnated Limestone Rock Asphalt Aggregate has proven to give
better results on road surfaces than artificially coated asphalt materials.
Prior use of the artificially coated materials have shown a tendency to
bleed through and requires more maintenance to keep the road surface
acceptable to traffic.
Vulcan Materials Company is the sole supplier of the naturally impregnated
limestone rock asphalt aggregate in Texas. No other company has bid on
this material in the past.
Vulcan Materials Company has agreed to maintain the prices bid last year
for another one year contract. The prices are as follows:
Material Charge -
PE-2 Material = $10.50 per ton
PE-4 Material = 11.00 per ton
Freight Charges (All Types of Materials) -
Rail Freight to La Porte = $16.24 per ton
Rail Freight + Trucking = 16.45 per ton
Staff recommends declaration of Vulcan Materials Company as sole source
supplier of Naturally Impregnated Limestone Asphaltic Aggregate. Using
estimated yearly quantities, the cost of this contract for materials would
be $27,000.00. Estimated freight charges would be $41,125.00. Funds for
this purchase are budgeted in the Street Division's 1993/94 Operating
Budget.
Action Required by Council: Declare Vulcan Materials as sole source
supplier of Naturally Impregnated Limestone Asphaltic Aggregate and award
annual supply contract.
Availability of Funds:
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001-700-701-415
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
G<~ T. ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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UulEan
Materials Company
August 24, 1993
Susan Kelley
Buyer
City of La Porte
P. O. 1115
La Porte, TX 77572
Re: Bid #0500
Dear Susan:
By authority of this letter, Vulcan Materials Company agrees to extend the above referenced
bid for an additional year, This extension will take effect from September 14, 1993, to
September 14, 1994.
All prices, terms, and conditions contained in this agreement shall remain the same for the
additional one year period.
Sincerely,
(]M~td1rv-
Pat Wootton
Sr. Sales Representative
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SOUTHWEST DIVISION I 800 ISOM ROAD · P,O. BOX 791550 · SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78279-1550 · TELEPHONE 210 349-3311
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CITY OF SHOREACRES
601 SHORE ACRES BOULEVARO
SHOREACREs, TEXAS 77571
(713) 471-2244
"A COMMUNITY OF BEAUTIFUL HOMES ON GALVESTON BAY"
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Nina Browning
MAYOR
Robert H. Plaumann
August 30, 1993
City of La Porte
Robert Herrera, City Manager
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77572-1115
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This is to request that the City of La Porte give favorable
consideration to the proposal to perform Police Dispatch and Jail
services for the City of Shoreacres.
As you are aware, Chiefs Powell of La Porte and Wheatley of
Shoreacres have spent a considerable amount of time and effort to
ensure that all matters of mutual concern between the cities have
been resolved. As a result of the extensive and excellent effort
between the two Chiefs, I feel confident that this agreement would
be in the best interest of both cities for a number of reasons.
Among them:
It provides complete communications for all members of the Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). An item that has been a
problem in the past.
It provides a Mutual Services for all three cities in the Bayshore
area, i.e., La Porte, Morgans Point and Shoreacres. This should
help in solidifying efforts for grant requests, etc. that are
looked upon more favorably when its a cooperative effort.
It will allow immediate response for both La Porte and Shoreacres
~n the event of mutual assistance.
It allows us to utilize our resources much more effectively in that
now, if we have to transport a person to Harris County for
incarceration, it can (and has) taken our officer off the streets
for periods of up to 8-10 hours.
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It is my understanding that for the first years service, a figure
of $10,000 was determined by Chief Powell using per capita figures.
That figure is completely acceptable to the City of Shoreacres.
Upon concurrence of the City of La Porte, the changeover should
take a minimal amount of time since the City of Shoreacres has the
capability and the equipment for immediate transition from the UHF
frequencies to the VHF frequencies with no problems. Also, in the
matter of communications, I want to note that Fire Department
communications will also be enhanced with this move. As you may be
aware, we are in the process of removing our 80 foot water tower
which has the La Porte Fire Department antenna located on it. I
have been working this (both verbally and in writing) with Champ
Dunham since early April when we made the decision to remove the
tower for safety considerations. He has assured me that the Fire
Department facility located within Shoreacres will not be affected.
We look forward to this arrangement and your favorable response.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Very truly yours,
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Robert H .-plaumann
Mayor
xc: Chief Bobby Powell, La Porte PD
City Council, City of Shoreacres
Chief John Wheatley, Shoreacres PD
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
P. 0, BOX 2087
LA PORTE. TX 77572-2087
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City of La Porte
604 W, Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Subject: La Porte Habitat for Humanity
f 1993
CITY MANAGERS
OFFICE
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A ttention: Mr. Robert Herrera, Clt y Manager
Confirming information from our meeting this date, the La Porte
Habitat for Humanltyis now officially and legally a fact. We are a
chapter of the Bay Area Affiliate of the HFH International Organization,
incorporated and with tax exempt status.
The purpose of HFH is to improve the quality of lives and the
community by assisting families in building and owning decent and ade-
qua t e housing. It benefits the local neighborhood, the wider communit y
and the families that become home ownel'S.
This is done wi th volunteer labor, management expertise, and
tax-deductible donations of money, land, and materials and with the help
of the future home owners. This is not a give away program, but a
partnership with the needy, IIFH receives no government funds but is
supported by individuals, businesses and churches. The Ba)" Area Affili-
ate started construction on their 1st. house in mid-91. At present,
they have started construction on their 5th house in DicIcinson. They
have no paid staff and administrative expense is running about 6%. (80%
of this is for fund raising/publicity.)
The La Porte HFH site selection committee is presently evaluating
locations in La Porte for target areas that meet our criteria. It is
our understanding that the City owns property that is not yielding tax
revenue. It is requested that the City leaders consider entering into a
joint venture with the La Porte HFH group in developing areas to meet
this need by making selective parcels of this property available as
reasonable as possible. This would permit the City to return this prop-
erty to the tax rolls as soon as construction is completed on each site.
See attached Fact Sheet for detail on HFH.
Should you need additional information, please contact me. Phone
471-3569.
ards,
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James C. Counts
Sit e Selection Commit t ee
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Building hOuses in portnership with God's people In need
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Fact
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"A decent house in a decent community for God's people in need"
What is Habitat for Humanity International?
Founded in 1976 by Linda and Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, Christian housing
ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and
action. By having needy and affluent people work together in equal partnership, Habitat builds new relationships and
a sense of community as well as new housing.
How does it work?
Through volunteer labor, management expertise, and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat builds
and rehabilitates homes with the help of the homeowners. Houses are sold at no profit to partner families, and no-interest
mortgages are issued over a fixed period. Costs of homes differrelative to location,labor,land and materials. Currently,
a Habitat house in the United States costs homeowners an average of approximately $35,000, while houses in developing
countries average about $2,000. Small monthly mortgage payments, including tax~s and insurance, are repaid over 7
to 20 years and deposited into a revolving "Fund for Humanity" which supports the construction of more houses.
How does the partnership with homeowners work?
Habitat is not a giveaway program, but is a joint venture in which those who benefit from the housing ministry are
involved in the work at various levels. Each homeowner family is required to invest "sweat equity" hours into the
construction of their home. This reduces the cost of the house, increases the pride of ownership among family members,
and fosters the development of positive relationships with other persons.
How are the partner families selected?
Families apply to local Habitat projects. A family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need,
their willingness to become partners in the program, and their ability to repay the loan. Every project follows a non-
discriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families to receive Habitat
houses.
How does Habitat work with the government?
Habitat does not accept government money for construction of new houses, renovation or repair of existing houses, or
the general operating expenses of projects. Habitat does, however, accept funds for the acquisition of streets, utilities,
land, or old houses needing rehabilitation, provided those funds have no provisions attached which would violate
Habitat's principles.
How widespread is Habitat for Humanity International?
Habitat for Humanity International is growing rapidly. There are over 650 affiliated projects in the United States, and
more than 100 other projects in 33 other countries.
Who controls and manages Habitat for Humanity International?
An ecumenical board of 27 people meets three times a year to determine policy and monitor operations in conjunction
with a larger Board of Advisors. Primarily dependent upon volunteer labor, Habitat for Humanity's international
headquarters operates with an administrative staff, assisted by a core group of paid clerical and support people and
supplemented by long- and short-term volunteers. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate and sponsored project is
managed by a local volunteer board.
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What is the difference between a sponsored and an affiliate project?
Sponsorship means that Habitat for Humanity International takes full responsibility for funding and for securing
Habitat volunteers for the project. At this time, all Habitat sponsored projects are located in Latin America, the
Caribbean, across Africa, into Asia and the Pacific, and beginning in Eastern Europe. Affiliated projects are independent,
non-profit organizations which are responsible for their own fund-raising, publicity, volunteer recruitment and staffing.
The international headquarters offers advice and assistance to all projects.
How are donations distributed and used?
Donations are distributed as designated by the donor. All gifts received by the international headquarters, designated
for a specific project, are forwarded to that project. Any undesignated gifts are used where needed overseas and for
administrative expenses, An audited financial statement is available upon request.
Does Habitat for Humanity have other programs?
Many special programs within Habitat for Humanity support the ministry's housing mission. Four of them are: the
Covenant Church Program, which involves churches and synagogues in contributing financially and prayerfully to
Habitat; Vision Habitat, which provides needed eyeglasses for developing countries and money for overseas housing;
the Campus Chapters program, which involves educational institutions of all types in working toward solving the
housing problem; and the Habitat for Humanity with Disabilities program, which provides technical and financial as-
sistance to affiliated and sponsored projects in building barrier-free homes for persons with disabilities. Other major
programs include: The International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat, observed under Habitat for Humanity
sponsorship the third Sunday of September every year; Habitat for Homeless Humanity, which assists affiliated projects
in addressing the homeless problem through networking, cooperation, and partnership with other organizations which
work with the homeless population; and House-Raising Week Worldwide, which each summer focuses on Habitat con-
struction during a single week. The Jimmy em"ter Work Pmject, a week-long blitz-building program conducted every
summer in a different city, is the focal point of House-Raising Week Worldwide. Another project is the Global Village
program, which sends volunteer work camps overseas, at the participants' expense, for two- and three-week periods
to help at Habitat sponsored projects.
How does a Habitat for Humanity project get started?
Habitat for Humanity is a grass-roots movement. Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of eliminating poverty
housing in his or her community is encouraged to contact Habitat's international headquarters for information. Printed
materials are available.
How can I become a volunteer?
Volunteer information and applications are available from the international headquarters. Habitat needs volunteers to
work in u.s, projects as well as at headquarters. We also need partners to work in developing countries, making at least
a three-year commitment which includes a period of training at international headquarters. Experience with a local
affiliate or a campus chapter is highly desirable for people interested in applying for volunteer service.
How else can I help?
Spread the word! Provide individual and group prayer support. Give slide presentations, raise money, distribute
Habitat for Humanity literature to friends. Invite friends, church groups, business, civic organizations, and fraternal
benefit societies to a Habitat for Humanity presentation or speech. Contact the Speakers Bureau at Habitat for
Humanity's international headquarters and arrange speakers on Habitat topics for audiences around the United States
and Canada, And, of course, you can send a check either as a gift or a no-interest loan.
How can I learn more about Habitat for Humanity International?
Our "Sharing Habitat" catalog lists all Habitat for Humanity International materials, including books, slide shows,
video and audio cassettes, and movies. Request to be placed on the mailing list for Habitat World, the official Habitat
newspaper which is published bimonthly. All materials can be ordered from: Habitat for Humanity International,
121 Habitat Street, Americus, Georgia 31709-3498, telephone (912)924-6935, Ext. 304, FAX (912)924-6541.
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