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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8,
1993, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT
PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
2 Next Ord. 93-1945
Next Res. 93-16
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION COUNCILPERSON THROWER
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1993
4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
5. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE DECLARING
RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 1993, SPECIAL ELECTION (Ord. 93-
1945) - K. Askins
6. CONSIDER ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY;
CALLING TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS AT WHICH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
SHALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARINGS BY THE PUBLICATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE (Ord. 93-1946) - K. Askins
7. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
$30,000,000.00 IN BONDS AND THE ISSUANCE OF MORTGAGE CREDIT
CERTIFICATES NOT TO EXCEED 25% OF THE AGGREGATE BOND
ALLOCATION (Ord. 93-1947) - C. Harrington
8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE
ALL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE HOME PROGRAM (Ord. 93-1948) - C. Harrington
9. CONSIDER ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT TO FROST CONSTRUCTORS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COVER FOR THE LIVESTOCK/RODEO ARENA
IN NORTHWEST LA PORTE (Ord. 93-1949) - C. Harrington
10. CONSIDER ORDINANCE CREATING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE THE POSITION OF CITY MARSHALL (Ord 93-1950) -
J. B. Williamson
11. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS AND
INCREASED ANNUITIES FOR 1994 (Ord. 1875-A) - L. Rigby
12. CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION OF
A PERSON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL
DISTRICT (Res. 93-16) - K. Askins
13. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON
FOR DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THREE
TRACTORS - S. Gillett
B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A REAR-
LOADING SOLID WASTE TRUCK - S. Gillett
C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A TRASH
TRUCK W/BRUSH LOADER - S. Gillett
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D. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A COLD MIX
RECYCLER - S. Gillett
E. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATING MACHINE - S. Gillett
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. REMIND COUNCIL OF HOLIDAY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE AND
TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON NOVEMBER 29 AND 30
15. COUNCIL ACTION
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2 (E),
(F), (G), (R), - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCES(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION)
A. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL)
MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER REGARDING
BAYPORT AVIATION LEASE
17. 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 executi ve
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 executive
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 wi~h an employee or
employees of the ci ty , for thel sole purpose of
recei ving information from $e employee or
employees or to ask questions of the employee or
employees; provided, however, tha~ no discussion of
public business or City policy tnat affects public
business shall take place between the members of
the City Council during the conference.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 8, 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, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke
Members of City Council Absent:
None
Members of city staff Present: Assistant City Manager John
Joerns, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes,
Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Planning
Director Chuck Harrington, Director of Public Works Steve
Gillett, Director Parks and Recreation Buddy Jacobs, Buyer
Susan Kelley, Municipal Court Judge J. B. Williamson, City
Marshal Nelson Thorpe
Others Present: A number of citizens, two persons
representing Quantum Chemical Corporation and representatives
from the School District
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Thrower
3. Council considered approving minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 25, 1993.
Motion was made bY Counciloerson McLaughlin to aoprove the
October 25 minutes as oresented. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
(councilperson Alton Porter was seated at the Council table at
6:05 P.M. after the vote)
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
4. Mr. Pat Studdert, 511 S. Highway 146, President of the Board
of Trustees for the La Porte Independent School District,
invited Council to attend the "Gang Workshop Program" to be
held Saturday November 13th from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.,
continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The
workshop will be held in the student center at the high
school. Mr. Studdert thanked Council for all of their
assistance in working with the school district over the years.
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La Porte City Council
November 8, 1993, Page 2
Ms. ZelIa Moss, 315 N. 2nd street #42, addressed Council
regarding the drug traffic on the Northside of La Porte. She
stated a fear for her children, family and others in the
community. Ms. Moss said she was speaking for all of the
citizens on the Northside and asking for Council assistance,
advice or suggestions for ways to curtail the problem.
Ms. Jo Redden, 11 Bay Harbor, spoke to Council regarding the
Li ttle Cedar Bayou Nature Trail. She referenced a letter from
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent to the City of La
Porte on November 3, 1993 regarding the cancellation of a
grant previously approved by Parks and wildlife Department in
January of this year.
Ms. Gail Guillot, 2101 Shirley Lane, addressed Council
regarding a summer school program in 1992 in conjunction with
the City where the City offered the Jennie Riley Civic Center
for this program as their was no monies available through the
School District for the program. The teachers volunteered
their time and the City donated the building. Ms. Guillot
stated approximately 50 children attended the program and
walked to the facility. She expressed her concern because of
the drug traffic in the vicinity of the Civic Center, the
concerns of the parents of children who attended classes there
this past summer, and who will be attending future classes.
Ms. Guillot asked Council to look into the problems and to
work with the police department to eliminate the problems.
Mr. William (Bill) Nelson, 11500 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati,
Ohio, Senior Attorney for Quantum Chemical Corporation
addressed Council regarding the Industrial District Agreement
and to consider a request by Quantum for tax relief. Mr.
Nelson stated Quantum Chemical is not making a profit and
management is seriously concerned about the future of the
company. Mr. Nelson stated as the largest tax payer to the
City of La Porte, Quantum is asking the Council to consider
two requests. One is a delay in the 3% increase through the
full seven year agreement. The second request is to extend
the 20% tax abatement for new construction for another five
years which would give Quantum the full seven years which was
the original intent.
Mr. Don Hamilton, Manager of Administr~tion at Quantum
Chemical Corporation, addressed Council stating their
corporation has been a part of the community since 1956 and
one of the bigger tax payers during that time period. He
stated Quantum has suffered some large losses over those
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years and is now struggling but wishes to continue with good
relations between themselves and the City of La Porte. He
stated Quantum does not wish to be annexed, and they need
relief on the new Ethylene unit. They are asking for some help
in this regard.
Mr. Bob Miller, 326 Spanish Cove Drive, Crosby, Texas,
Director of Project LEAP (La Porte Environmental Awareness
Program) with the La Porte School District, addressed Council
about the future of Little Cedar Bayou. Mr. Miller stated he
wished to make Council aware of the usage of Little Cedar
Bayou by the La Porte School District such as Marine Biology
classes, the Environmental classes under the direction of
Chuck Jobson, and two Elementary classes utilizing the area
for research and other activities. Mr. Miller asked Council
to take a look at Little Cedar Bayou and consider all kinds of
things that could be done to benefit the schools and
community.
Mr. David Kaup, 10911 Mesquite, La Porte, President of
Fairmont East Homeowners Association, and Chairperson of the
recently formed Political Action Committee known as "Fair
Pac", stated he was representing the interests of
approximately 1600 voters in his subdivision. Mr. Kaup
addressed Council regarding the proposed second election on
the Li ttle Cedar Bayou Park property sale which Mr. Kaup
stated in its current form he will ask his board and advise
his membership to vote against it. He stated residents have
been complaining about a lack of neighborhood park space. Mr .
Kaup made suggestions to Council "one - either raise taxes on
the lands Council wants to buy or seek a lower price, more in
line with the taxable value of the property; acquire
acquisition through some type of eminent domain action; second
- use the funds from the sale for small parks in the
subdivisions; third - get another appraiser." In conclusion
Mr. Kaup said "There are those of us living in the
subdivisions that have the opinion we are being used as a Cash
Cow by the City of La Porte. You take out over $300,000.00 of
taxes from Fairmont Park East alone, you are only putting a
fraction of that money back into that neigqborhood. We can't
even get prompt requests from requests for street signs.
Copies of your budget requests require Texa10pen Records Act
requests. Gentlemen we're really tired of bing milked by the
City of La Porte".
(Some of the above are direct quotes from Mr. David Kaup)
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(Councilperson Deotis Gay left the Council table to speak as
a citizen in behalf of the constituents of District 4)
Mr. Deotis Gay, 214 North 9th Street, addressed Council
regarding his concern of the drug traffic in the vicinity of
Jennie Riley civic Center. Mr. Gay stated he was aware of the
City Budget and the fact the City could not hire more
policemen, and he is aware of the hardship it would cause to
work the officers overtime. He said the city would have to
seek other funds to put extra officers in that area. Mr. Gay
stated "I am here as a citizen to ask this Council to do what
ever it can to alleviate the problem in that area". Mr. Gay
stated he had a list signed by citizens from the community who
are concerned about what is happening in the Northside area.
He stated he has given the list to John Joerns for City
Manager Bob Herrera.
(Councilperson Gay was seated back at the Council table at
6:32)
5. Council canvassed election returns and considered ordinance
declaring results of the November 2, 1993, Special Election.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1945 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
ON NOVEMBER 2, 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR OR AGAINST
A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THAT PORTION LITTLE
CEDAR BAYOU PARK SITUATED EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 146; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
City Attorney stated: the ordinance recites there were cast at
the election, 532 votes for, 565 votes against and the
election failed to pass.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to apDrove Ordinance
93-1945 as read bY the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
None
Ayes:
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6. Council considered an ordinance declaring the intention of the
City of La Porte to institute proceedings to annex certain
territory; calling two public hearings at which all interested
parties shall have an opportunity to be heard; providing for
the publication of notice of such hearing by the publication
of this ordinance.
city Attorney Knox Askins stated Council should have received
a report from city Manager Bob Herrera's office prepared by
Carol Butler. In summary that report shows positive responses
received from most of the 48 industries. The purpose of this
ordinance is to maintain a time schedule that an annexation
must be completed during calendar year 1993, to do so it must
be started at this time. This is not a final annexation
ordinance, it is an intent ordinance that starts an annexation
proceeding. The ordinance describes all of Bayport and
Battleground and will be cut down to include only those
industries who do not elect to sign the industrial district
agreement. Never-the-Iess, it does start out with a complete
description of both Bayport and Battleground Industrial
Districts. In order to be in compliance with state law, the
publication of this ordinance will be in the Bayshore Sun this
Sunday November 14 and the two public hearings will be held on
Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30 and the final
annexation, if necessary, will be held in late December.
Councilperson Sutherland stated he will be out of town on the
two public hearing dates. The remaining Council were polled
and all other stated they will be available for the two
meetings.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1946 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO INSTITUTE
PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY; CALLING TWO PUBLIC
HEARINGS AT WHICH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF SUCH HEARINGS BY THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv CouncilDerson Maxwell to adoDt ordinance
93-1946. Second by councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Councilperson Porter commented on the Quantum Corporation
request and said because of the "most favored nations clause"
the ci ty is prohibi ted from taking exception to anyone
request. He wanted to point that out to those who might not
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be award of this fact.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Nays:
7. Council considered approving an ordinance authorizing the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents approving the issuance
of up to $30,000,000.00 in bonds and the issuance of mortgage
credit certificates not to exceed 25% of the aggregate bond
allocation.
Planning Director Chuck Harrington gave an overview to Council
of the program by Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
to assist citizens in purchasing housing. Mr. Harrington
stated staff recommends that Council endorse the single family
mortgage bond, mortgage credit certificate programs, and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Approving these programs does not place any financial burden
on the City of La Porte, and we are not responsible for any of
the debt nor does it affect our bonding. As a part of the
consortium of Southeast Texas, the City must approve these
programs and authorize the Mayor to sign these documents.
8. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to complete
all documentation necessary to submit an application to Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for funding under
the HOME Program.
Mr. Harrington also addressed item 8 regarding the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), the
establishment of the HOME Program, and introduced Mr. Lee
Hebel with Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation who
answered questions from Council regarding these two programs.
(Council voted on Item 7 first)
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1947 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CERTIFICATE APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES ANQ/OR SINGLE FAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS BY THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING
TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Maxwell to aoorove Ordinance
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93-1947 as read by the city Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nay.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
(Council voted on Item 8)
city Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 93-1948 - AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTATION
NECESSARY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME
PROGRAM, THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION; 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 Counciloerson Thrower to approve Ordinance
93-1948 as read bv the city Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes;
9. Council considered an ordinance approving a contract to Frost
Constructors for the construction of a cover for the
livestock/rodeo arena in northwest La Porte.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 93-1949 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND FROST CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
COVER FOR THE LIVESTOCK/RODEO ARENA IN NORTHWEST LA PORTE;
APPROPRIATING $179,677.00 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 bv Counciloerson Coooer to adoot Ordinance No.
93-1949. Second by councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
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Nays:
None
10. Council considered an ordinance creating within the Municipal
Court of the City of La Porte the position of City Marshall.
Judge J. B. Williamson spoke at this time responding to
questions raised to Council about the problems of drugs and
crime. Judge Williamson stated that the city is aware of the
problems and his Court and the Police Department have
established many programs for juveniles and their family
members. He commended the Mayor and Council for the steps
they are taking to provide answers and assistance to the
community and school district regarding crime and drug traffic
in the City of La Porte.
Judge Williamson explained the need for an ordinance
clarifying standards and qualifications of the position of
City Marshall.
city Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 93-1950 - AN ORDINANCE
CREATING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
THE POSITION OF CITY MARSHAL; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
QUALIFICATION OF CITY MARSHAL; PROVIDING FOR SUPERVISION OF
THE CITY MARSHAL; DEFINING AND LIMITING THE SCOPE OF THE
MARSHAL'S AUTHORITY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Maxwell to aoorove Ordinance
93-1950 as read bv the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Ayes:
11. Council considered an ordinance authorizing updated service
credits and increased annuities for 1994.
Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby and Assistant
City Manager John Joerns answered questions from Council
regarding increase annuities.
(councilperson Maxwell withdrew from the Council table for the
discussion and vote on this ordinance.)
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city Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 1875-A - AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID
SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH
SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv CouncilDerson McLauahlin to adoDt Ordinance
1875-A as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays and 1
abstaining. (Councilperson Maxwell did not vote on this
issue)
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: councilperson Maxwell
12. Council considered approving a resolution of the City Council
casting its ballot for election of a person to the Board of
Directors of Harris County Appraisal District.
city Attorney read: RESOLUTION 93-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS CASTING ITS BALLOT
FOR THE ELECTION OF A PERSON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made bv CouncilDerson Sutherland to aDDrove
Resolution 93-16 castina the city of La Porte's ballot for Mr.
Robert James Blackwell for a Derson to serve on the Board of
Directors of Harris County ADDraisal District. Second by
Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
(Councilperson Clarke was away from the table)
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
13. Consent Agenda - Council considered awarding bids as follows:
(A) Consider awarding bids for the replacement of three
tractors; (B) Consider awarding bid for the replacement of a
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rear-loading solid waste truck; (C) Consider awarding bid for
the replacement of a trash truck w/brush loader; (D) Consider
awarding bid for the replacement of a cold mix recycler; (E)
Consider awarding bid for the replacement of a hydraulic
excavating machine.
councilperson Sutherland requested that items (A) and (E) be
pulled for discussion. After discussion of these items with
Steve Gillett Director of Public Works Mayor Malone
entertained a motion.
(Councilperson Clarke returned to the Council table at 7:22)
Motion was made by councilperson Thrower to approve the
consent aaenda as presented. Second by councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes 0 nays and 1
abstaining. (Councilperson Clarke abstained as he was away
from the table during the discussion of the items on the
consent agenda.)
Ayes: councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: councilperson Clarke
14. Assistant City Manager reminded Council of the abbreviated
meeting schedule for December. We will hold one meeting in
December on the 13th. Also Mr. Joerns reminded council, due
to earlier action taken tonight, there will be two Public
Hearings held in November one on the 29th and the other on the
30th.
15. councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to
council's attention.
16. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:42 P.M.
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
BAYPORT AVIATION LEASE
Council elected to allow Mr. Rex Carr to speak before leaving
the council table for the executive session. Mr. Carr thanked
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council for passing the ordinance approving the contract for
the livestock/rodeo arena.
council returned to the table at 8:24 P.M., no action taken.
17. There being no further business to come before council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Sue Lenes, city Secretary
Passed & Approved this the 29th
d~ of November, 19;;1
i/'I/JI}!~7/l!~L('r--
N man L. Malone, Mayor
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
Sue Lenes, City Secretary ~
TO:
DATE:
November 24, 1993
RE:
City Council Meeting of November 8, 1993
Attached are remonstrances from 3 citizens at the City Council Meeting on November 8, 1993.
1) Ms. Jo Redden - Little Cedar Bayou Nature Trail
2) Mr. David Kaup - Fairmont Park East
3) Honorable J.B. Williamson - Crime Awareness within the City of La. Porte
Judge Williamson spoke while he had the floor during item #10 requesting approval of an
ordinance to provide for the position of City Marshall in the Courts Department.
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Mrs. Jo Redden
"In the November 3rd issue of the Bayshore Sun there was a notice to bidders for
the bids for the purchase of the Little Cedar Bayou Nature Trail property. Is the
City now accepting bids on the property and does the law allow the property to
be sold without voter approval? As you may know, on November 3, 1993 the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wrote a letter to the City of La Porte
stating they were canceling the matching funds grant which they had approved in
January of 1993. They stated this action was being taken in fairness to other
local governments competing for limited program funds, who were being able to
proceed with their projects upon receiving notice of approval. The total project
cost was $163,720.00 with the state funding half and the City funding half.
These funds would have all been used on the Little Cedar Bayou -Nature Trail.
If the land swap that has been suggested does eventually take place, the cost of
the waterfront property will be $700,000.00 cost of the new pier would be
approximately $200,000.00 and the cost of the necessary amenities will bring the
total cost to close to 1 million dollars. The Bayshore Sun stated that there is to
be another special election in 1994. Exactly when will this election be and what
is the average cost for an election?"
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Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council
November 8, 1993
Mr. David Kaup
"Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, my name is David Kaup and I am
president of the Fairmont Park East Homeowner's Association. I also chair a
recently formed Political Action Community known as FAIR PAC. I can
honestly say that I am here representing the interest of approximately 1,600
voters that live in our subdivision. I am here to speak about the proposed second
election for the so-called land swap of the Cedar Bayou Park. In it's current
form I would ask my board and advise my membership to strongly oppose any
further attempts to bring this land swap into reality. First of all, I really don't
understand why the city wants to buy land at an appraised price of $795,000.00.
Reason for this is the land's listed on your tax rolls for $123,000.00. Either your
tax assessor is seriously under appraising that land, or your commercial appraiser
is seriously overestimating the value of that land. Either way you are giving the
appearance of a very serious conflict of interest with the parties involved.
Secondly, residents of subdivisions, not just Fairmont Park East, have been
complaining about the lack of neighborhood park space. Parks and Recreation
have told me that there is a five year plan for park acquisition. Fairmont Park
East isn't even on it despite the new construction going in and the further parts
of the subdivision that have been registered. You want us to approve almost 1
million dollars of spending to buy and developing land down on this part of La
Porte that really is not going to be of every day use to alot of the residence of La
Porte. I would make the following suggestions to you:
First, either raise the property taxes on the land you want to buy or seek a lower
price more in line with the current taxable value of that property. You might also
want to consider acquisition through some type of eminent domain action.
Second, selling off the current park land to raise funds is possible. We would
want the excess funds from that sale put into small parks in the subdivisions.
Third, given that this is the second questionable appraisal of public purchase of
land I've seen given by the same agent, I strongly suggest you get another
appraiser.
In conclusion, I would like to say there are those of us living in subdivisions that
have the opinion we're being used as a cash cow by the city of La Porte. You
take out over $300,000.00 a year in taxes from Fairmont Park East alone. You
are only putting a fraction of that money back into that neighborhood. We can't
even get prompt requests on requests for street signs. Copies of your Budget
Report require Texas Open Records Act requests. Gentlemen, we are really
getting tired of being milked by the City of La Porte."
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November 8, 1993
Judge J.B. Williamson
"Mayor and Council, I am here to request the Council adopt or pass an ordinance
establishing the position of City Marshall within the Court Department of the City
of La Porte, but if I may, I know there is alot of items on the agenda, but I
would like to respond for about two minutes to I think, Ms. Moss, she's gone,
she raised some concerns that I think everyone has in this community and in
fairness to this Mayor and Council I would want to tell her if she were here that
the City of La Porte is aware of the growing crime problem with not just
juveniles but everyone. Some of the things she asked what the City was doing
or could do, some of the things the City has done through my Court mainly, and
the police department, we have a established a Psychological Counseling and
Evaluation System with juveniles who get caught up in the legal net and come to
our court. That's free of charge, we have professionals from hospitals come and
do evaluations not only of the juveniles, but their family members to see if they
can be referred and channeled to other areas to give free or low cost counseling
if there are some problems that need to be worked on. I've had established in my
court for about 4 years a Voluntary Drug Screening Program; any juvenile is
picked up on curfew violation or other violations, they are encouraged very
strongly to volunteer for drug screening and the results are given to parents, not
to the court or police department in an effort to educate the parents. We've
established this year a communication net with the police department, the school
district, my court and other State and County agencies sharing information about
gang related activities and bringing up new ideas about how to meet those
concerns each time. I've sponsored, as city judge, representing the City of La
Porte, five seminars, not counting the one this Saturday, since September with
school district people, teachers, educators, principals, administrators. This is our
first one this Saturday with the School Board, but we've done that, and this will
be our sixth one since September in an effort to try to inform the school::'district
folks as far as the activities that are going on in the area and what they can do to
meet those concerns. We've established a community service program through
the court where juveniles who are caught up in the court system; we are now able
to provide community service so they can work off their debt to the community
rather than use money from the parents that may not be readily available. Those
activities are supervised by members of La Porte Police Association on a
voluntary basis. We've got a Gang Activity Task Force the Police Department
has started that's in response in dose communication to the school district and
other agencies in the County and some other things, but I would want to assure
Ms. Moss that the city and this mayor and council are very much aware of the
problem and that they are taking alot of steps through my court, through the
police department as well as I am sure individually to come up with an answer.
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November 8, 1993
Judge J. B. Williamson cont.
I would suggest that the answer is not only Police Department activity but would combine
awareness education and concern on the part of the city the school district and the folks of this
community that the families and the citizens can come together and I see that happening."
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Agenda Date Requested:
November 8. 1993
Requested By:
Knox Askins
Department:
city Attornev
Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance 93-1945
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
Texas Election Code section 67.003 (a) calls for the canvass of
returns by city council after a general or special election, no
earlier than the 2nd day and no later than the 6th day after the
election.
Action Reauired by Council: Approve an ordinance declaring the
results of a special election held in the City of La Porte, on
November 2nd 1993. (Ord. 93-1945)
Availability of Funds:
General
Capital
Other
Account Number:
Fund Water/Wastewater
Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: YES
NO
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1945
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE ON NOVEMBER 2, 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR
OR AGAINST A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THAT PORTION OF
LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK SITUATED EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 146; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of La Porte on the 2nd day
of November, 1993, an election for the purpose of voting for or
against a proposition authorizing the sale of that portion of Little
Cedar Bayou Park situated east of Old Highway 146; and
WHEREAS, there were cast at said election the following number
of votes:
"FOR" - 532
"AGAINST" - 565
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
section 1. That said election was duly called and notice
thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held in
the manner required by law; that due returns of said election have
been made by the proper officers; that said returns have been
canvassed by the City Council of the city of La Porte; that said
election has resulted in the failure of the proposition authorizing
the sale of that portion of Little Cedar Bayou Park situated east of
Old Highway 146.
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 nas been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance
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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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of November, 1993.
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City Attorney
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DISTRICT
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NOVEMBER 2, 1993 SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5
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DISTRICT 2
REG
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1
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DISTRICT
ABS
532
84 448
19 546
19 88
6 121
28 96
7 182
3 28
2 16
13 75
o 78
6 39
o 44
15 122
4 105
565
532
107
565
1097
31
88
45
137
127
234
1 by mail
124
189
313
18
49
78
166
44
89
109
246
PARK LAND
FOR
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District
Totals
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Agenda Date Requested:
November 8, 1993
Requested By: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Department: Administration
Report
Resolution
XX Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance 93-_
Letter from Knox Askins, dated October 7, 1993
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On October 25, 1993, the City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 93-1943,
directing the City's Planning Department to prepare a Service Plan that provides for
the extension of municipal services to the area comprising the Battleground Industrial
District and the Bayport Industrial District.
In order to maintain the proposed schedule of annexation (see Knox Askins letter of
October 7, 1993) City Council needs to pass an Ordinance declaring intent to annex.
Ordinance 93-_ has been prepared for Council's consideration. The Ordinance
establishes the intent to annex the territories known as the Bayport Industrial District
and the Battleground Industrial District. The Ordinance further established 6 PM
November 29 and 30 as dates for public hearings at which all interested persons shall
have the opportunity to be heard.
The descriptions of territory to be annexed could be modified later based on additional
input received by Council. Council would have the opportunity to do so up to the date
when the final Annexation Ordinance will be considered.
Action Required by Council:
Approve Ordinance No. 93-_ declaring intent to annex certain territories within
Battleground Industrial District and Bayport Industrial District and establishing dates
for public hearings.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
XX Capital Improvement
Other (None required)
VVaterfVVastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 015-502-100-750
Funds Available:
XX YES NO
ADDroved for City Council Agenda
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1946
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO
INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY; CALLING TWO
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT WHICH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF SUCH HEARINGS BY THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; 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. The city Council of the City of La Porte hereby
declares its intention to insti tute annexation proceedings, to
annex the following described territory to the city of La Porte by
the passage of an ordinance of annexation extending the general
corporate limits of the city of La Porte for all purposes to
include within such territory all of the following described
territory now situated within the exclusive extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of La Porte. As used herein, the term
extraterritorial jurisdiction shall have the same meaning ascribed
to it as is ascribed to it in the Municipal Annexation Act of 1963,
compiled as Chapter 43, Texas Local Government Code:
Metes & Bounds Description
for Annexation of
Bayport Industrial District
BEGINNING at a point in the Richard Pearsall 1/3 League, A-625,
said point being in the South right-of-way line of Fairmont Parkway
(250 feet wide) (as existed on 5th day of January, 1970 and as
referred to in CLP Ordinance 841), said point being also in the
West right-Of-way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad;
THENCE, Westerly along the South right-Of-way line of Fairmont
Parkway to its intersection with the West line of a 200 foot wide
Harris County Flood Control District right-Of-way for willow Spring
Gully which is designated as Ditch No. Bl12-00-00;
THENCE, Southwesterly coincident with the meanders of the West line
of the 200 foot wide right-of-way of willow Spring Gully, Harris
County Flood Control District Ditch Bl12-00-00, to its intersection
with the South line of the W.M. Jones Survey, A-482 and also being
the North line of the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47;
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THENCE, East with the North line of the George B. McKinstry Survey,
A-47 and the South line of the W.M. Jones Survey, A-482 and the
corporate limit line of the City of Pasadena to the East line of
the 200 foot wide right-of-way of willow Spring Gully, Harris
County Flood Control District Ditch No. Bl12-00-00;
THENCE, Southwesterly with the East line of the 200 foot wide
right-of-way of willow spring Gully, Harris County Flood Control
District Ditch Bl12-00-00 to a point 469 feet South of the North
line of the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47i
THENCE, East being 469 feet South of and parallel to the North line
of George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47, to a point 200 feet West of
the West line of that certain tract of land conveyed to Dart
Industries and EI Paso Products Co. by Friendswood Development
Company by deed dated March 14, 1974 and recorded under Film Code
Number 103-11-0868, Deed Records, Harris County, Texas;
THENCE, North, 200 feet West of and parallel to the West line of
the property conveyed to Dart Industries and EI Paso Products Co.
a distance of 469 feet to its intersection with the North line of
the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47i
THENCE, Easterly along the North line of the George B. McKinstry
Survey, A-47 and the South line of theW.M. Jones Survey, A-482 to
its intersection with the center line of Big Island Slough;
THENCE, Southerly along the meanders of the center line of Big
Island Slough to its intersection with a line parallel to and
3,410 feet more or less measured at right angles South from the
North line of the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47, to a point for
corner, said point being on the North line of that territory
annexed to the City of Houston by Ordinance No. 65-1555 B-Ri
THENCE, Easterly along the North line of said territory described
by Houston Ordinance No. 65-1555 B-R and its Easterly extension,
parallel to and 3410 feet more or less South of the North line of
the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47, and the South line of the W.
M. Jones Survey, A-482 and the Richard Pearsall 1/3 League, A-625
to its intersection with the West right-of-way line of the Southern
Pacific Railroad;
THENCE, North along the West right-of-way of Southern Pacific
Railroad to the POINT OF BEGINNING, it being the intention of the
city Council of the City of La Porte to annex all territory within
the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction areas South of Fairmont
Parkway and West of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
except those areas hereinafter SAVED and EXCEPTED.
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Provided, however, there shall be SAVED and EXCEPTED from the
territory to be annexed the following described property, to-wit:
(1) COMMENCING at the intersection of the South line of Fairmont
Parkway 250 foot wide right-of-way and the West line of
Baypark Road 100 foot wide right-of-way as described in a deed
from Humble oil and Refining Company to Friendswood
Development Company executed October 25, 1967 and recorded in
Volume 6973, Page 503 of the Deed Records of Harris County,
Texas;
THENCE Southerly along the West line of said Baypark Road 100
foot wide right-of-way to its intersection with the South line
of W.M. Jones Survey, A-482 and the North line of George B.
McKinstry Survey, A-47, to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE continuing in a Southerly direction with the West line
of said Baypark Road to the Southeast corner of tract
containing 60.792 acres of land in the George B. McKinstry
Survey, A-47, Harris County, Texas as recorded under File No.
H406373, Film Code 011-97-2240 of the Harris County Official
Public Records of Real Property;
THENCE Westerly along the South property line of said 60.792
acre tract to its intersection with the East right-of-way line
for Big Island Slough (230 feet wide) as recorded in Volume
8260, Page 124 of the Harris County Deed Records;
THENCE Northerly along the meanders of the East right-of-way
line of Big Island Slough (230 feet wide) to its intersection
with the North line of George B. McKinstry Survey, A-47 and
the South line of W.M. Jones Survey, A-482;
THENCE Easterly along the South line of W.M. Jones Survey, A-
482 and the North line of the George B. McKinstry Survey, A-
47, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
(2) Provided, however, there shall be SAVED AND EXCEPTED from this
annexation all territory within the boundaries described
herein that have been previously annexed by the city.
Metes , Bounds Description
for Annexation of
Battleground Industrial District
BEGINNING at a point of intersection of the East right-of-way line
of North 1st Street and the North right-of-way line of the Southern
Pacific Railroad right-of-way, said point being on the existing
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city limits line of the City of La Porte as it existed per City of
La Porte Ordinance No. 495, on March 20, 1956;
THENCE Northwesterly coincident with the North right-of-way line
of the Southern Pacific Railroad to the point of intersection with
the West right-of-way line of Underwood Road, said point being on
the city limit line of the City of La Porte as it existed per City
of La Porte Ordinance No. 1235 on November 5, 1980;
THENCE North coincident with the West right-of-way line of
Underwood Road as projected to a point of intersection with the
North right-of-way line of Texas State Highway 225, point being on
the existing city limits line of the city of La Porte as it existed
per City of La Porte Ordinance No. 637 on November 27, 1961;
THENCE Northwesterly coincident with the North right-of-way line
of Texas State Highway 225 to its intersection with the East right-
of-way line of Texas 134 (Battleground Road), point being on the
existing city limit lines of the City of La Porte as it existed per
City of La Porte Ordinance No. 637 on November 27, 1961;
THENCE in a Northerly direction along the Easterly right-of-way
line of the said Texas State Highway No. 134 to the point where the
same intersects with an imaginary line twenty-five hundred (2500)
feet distant from, parallel to, and South of the center line of the
Houston Ship Channel, said imaginary line also being the City Limit
line of the city of Houston;
THENCE in a Northeasterly direction along the said imaginary line
twenty-five hundred (2500) feet distant from, parallel to, and
South of the said Houston Ship Channel, to the point where the same
intersects with the Southerly boundary line of the San Jacinto
Battleground state Park of Texas;
THENCE in a Southeasterly direction along the said Southerly
boundary line of the said State Park to the Southernmost point of
said boundary line;
THENCE in a Northeasterly direction along the Easterly boundary
line of said State Park, extended in the same direction, to the
point where the same intersects with an imaginary line twenty-five
hundred (2500) feet distant from, parallel to, and Southwest of the
center line of the Houston Ship Channel;
THENCE in a Southeasterly direction along an imaginary line 2500
feet distant from, parallel to, and Southwest of the said center
line of the Houston Ship Channel, to the point where the said
imaginary line intersects with the North boundary line of the City
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of La Porte, the same also being the North boundary line of the La
Porte Independent School District;
THENCE in a Westerly direction along the said North boundary line
of the said City of La Porte and La Porte Independent School
District to the point where said boundary lines intersect with the
shore line of San Jacinto Bay;
THENCE in a southerly and Easterly direction and along the shore
line and following the meanders of the shoreline of said San
Jacinto Bay, continuously following such shore line to the point
where it intersects an imaginary line projected North from the East
right-of-way line of North 1st Street;
THENCE in a southerly direction along said projection of the East
right-of-way line of North 1st Street and along the East right-
of-way line of North 1st Street to its intersection with the North
right-of-way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
same being the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Provided, however, there shall be SAVED AND EXCEPTED from this
annexation all territory within the boundaries described herein
that have been previously annexed by the City (it being the
intention of the city Council of the city of La Porte to annex all
territory within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction areas
North of Texas State Highway 225 and South of the Houston Ship
Channel and East of Texas State Highway 134 and West of Texas State
Highway 146).
section 2. On October 25, 1993, the city Council of the City
of La Porte passed and approved Ordinance No. 93-1943, an ordinance
directing the city's Planning Department to prepare a Service Plan
that provides for the extension of municipal services to the area
comprising the Battleground Industrial District and the Bayport
Industrial District.
The proposed Service Plan shall be made
available for public inspection and explained to the inhabitants
of the area to be annexed at the public hearings.
section 3. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
calls two (2) public hearings at which all interested persons shall
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have an opportunity to be heard upon such proposal to annex the
territory described above, which two (2) public hearings shall be
held as follows, to-wit:
(1) In the City Council Chambers, city Hall, 604 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 P.M., on Monday,
November 29, 1993; and
(2) in the City Council Chambers, city Hall, 604 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday,
November 30, 1993.
section 4. The annexation proceeding of which notice of
intention to annex is given by this Ordinance shall be instituted
not less than twenty (20) days nor more than forty (40) days
subsequent to such public hearings.
section 5. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte is
hereby directed to cause notice of such public hearings to be given
by publication of this Ordinance in the Bayshore Sun, a newspaper
having general circulation in the City of La Porte and in the
territory proposed to be annexed, such publication to be made at
least once, not more than twenty (20) days nor less than ten (10)
days prior to the date of such public hearings. Additional notice
by certified mail shall be given to railroad companies serving the
city and on the City's tax roll where the right-of-way thereof is
included in the territory to be annexed.
section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines,
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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
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of November, 1993.
By:
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Mayor
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KNOX W. ASKINS
~OHN D. ARMSTRONG
October 7, 1993
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Re: possible Industrial Annexation
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As requested, the following is my proposed schedule of annexation
proceedings for the industrial area, which is time critical, and,
as you requested, the last possible dates:
November 8, 1993
(Monday)
November 14, 1993
( Sunday)
November 29, 1993
(Monday)
November 30, 1993
(Tuesday)
December 21, 1993
(Tuesday, or
later date)
Pass Ordinance declaring intent to annex at
regular meeting of city council;
Publish the entire Ordinance in the Bayshore
Sun;
Call a special meeting at 6:00 P.M., for the
first public hearing;
Call a special meeting at 6:00 P.M., for the
second public hearing;
Pass final Annexation Ordinance at special
called city Council meeting; Ordinance to have
immediate effective date.
Section 43~ 056, Local Government Code, provides that before the
publication of the notice of the first hearing, the city council
shall direct its planning department to prepare a service plan that
provides for the extension of full municipal services to the area
to be annexed. This ordinance should be passed prior to the
November 8th meeting, or no later than at the November 8th meeting.
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Agenda Date Requested:
November 8. 1993
Requested By:
Charles Harrington
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
2. Letter from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
3. Certificate
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Background
The City of La Porte, a member of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
(Southeast Texas) has been asked to consider supporting two new programs to be
undertaken by Southeast Texas to assist citizens in purchasing housing.
The first program is a traditional single family mortgage revenue bond program. This
program will allow Southeast Texas to issue $30 million of tax exempt revenue bonds to
provide funds to offer below market rate mortgage loans to low and moderate income
citizens. The City of La Porte will not have any debt or obligation from these bonds and
the bonds would be repaid from payments received from the mortgage loan.
The second program is a mortgage credit certificate program. Under federal law,
Southeast Texas may exchange all or part of a bond authority to issue mortgage credit
certificates to qualified low and moderate income home buyers. These home buyers
would then receive credits against their federal income taxes for a portion of the interest
payments on their mortgage loans. This will enable the home buyer to better afford their
mortgage payments. Again, this program will not place any financial obligation on the
City of La Porte.
Both programs to be implemented in La Porte will require that La Porte approve a
"Certificate Approving the Issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates and/or Single Family
Mortgage Revenue Bonds by the Southeast Texas Housing Financing Corporation" and
authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate documents related to said certificate.
Recommendation
The staff recommends that the City Council endorse the single family mortgage bond and
mortgage credit certificate programs and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents approving those programs.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents approving
the issuance of up to $30,000,000.00 in bonds and the issuance of Mortgage Credit
Certificates not to exceed 25% of the aggregate bond allocation.
Availability of Funds: N/ A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
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Funds Available: _YES _NO
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1947
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CERTIFICATE APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES AND/OR SINGLE FAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS BY THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION; MAKING 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 Mayor 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.
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
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.
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Executive Director
October 20, 1993
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
TO: MA YORS OR COUNTY JUDGES OF
SPONSORING GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF
THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
The Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation ("Southeast Texas") needs your help to
undertake two new programs designed to make housing more affordable to persons of low
and moderate income in your jurisdiction. The first program is a traditional single family
mortgage revenue bond program. Southeast Texas recently received authority from the State
of Texas to issue up to $30 million aggregate principal amount of tax-exempt single family
mortgage revenue bonds to raise money to make below-market-rate mortgage loans to
qualified low and moderate income individuals and families in Southeast Texas' jurisdiction,
including your city or county. Like any of Southeast Texas' bonds, pursuant to state law,
the proposed bonds would not be a debt or obligation of your jurisdiction and would be
payable only from payments received from the mortgage loans made with the proceeds of the
proposed bonds.
The second program is a mortgage credit certificate program. Southeast Texas may, under
federal law , - exchange all or a portion of the bond authority that it recently received for
authority to issue mortgage credit certificates to qualified low and moderate income home
buyers in its jurisdiction. Mortgage credit certificates would permit home buyers to receive
credits against their federal income taxes for a specified portion of the interest payments on
their mortgage loans, thereby enabling them to better afford their mortgage payments.
Southeast Texas presently plans to issue $25 million aggregate principal amount of tax-
exempt single family mortgage revenue bonds and exchange the remaining $5 million of its
bond authority for mortgage credit certificate authority; however, if market conditions so
warrant, it may issue a greater amount or a lesser amount of bonds unused bond authority to
mortgage credit certificate authority,
In any event, as I noted earlier, Southeast Texas needs your help to undertake these
programs. Under state law, Southeast Texas' bonds must be approved by the Texas Attorney
General. As part of his approval process, he requires certain certifications regarding
Southeast Texas from each of its sponsoring political subdivisions. In addition, pursuant to
the so-caned "TEFRA" hearing and approval requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, the
highest elected official in each of Southeast Texas' sponsoring local governmental units (i.e.,
you and the other mayors and county judges) must approve the single family bond program
and the mortgage credit certificate program in order for these programs to comply with the
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Internal Revenue Code. I have had Southeast Texas' bond counsel prepare the required
attorney general certification documents, a General Certification of Local Governmental Unit
(the "General Certificate") and a letter addressed to the attorney general (the" AG Letter"),
as well as the required tax approval certificate (the "Tax Certificate").
So that your jurisdiction may participate in the programs, please sign and return each of
these three documents to me no later than November 15, 1993. Please do not date the.
General Certificate; the Attorney General requires that he be allowed to date it on the date of
his approval of the bonds. Also, do not sign and date the Tax Certificate until after
November 10. 1993. the date on which Southeast Texas has scheduled a "TEFRA" hearing
regarding the proposed bonds and mortgage certificate program. Promptly after the hearing,
Southeast Texas will notify you of any public comments presented at the hearing, and you
may then sign and date the Tax Certificate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (713) 487-8772 or Ed Molter,
Southeast Texas' bond counsel, at (512) 499-3973. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation in this matter.
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Executive Director
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CERTIFICATE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES AND/OR
SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS BY
THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
WHEREAS, The Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
(the "Issuer") is a public nonprofit corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Texas pursuant to the Texas Housing
Finance Corporations Act (the "Act"), Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 394, to act on behalf of the counties of Austin, Brazoria,
Chambers, Fort Bend, Liberty, Matagorda, Walker, Waller and
Wharton, Texas and the cities of Bay town, Deer Park, Dickinson, La
Marque, La Porte, League City, Pasadena, Santa Fe, Shoreacres,
Texas city and Tomball, Texas (the "Local Governmental Units");
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Issuer is authorized
to, among other things, (a) make and acquire, and enter into
advance commitments to make and acquire, single family mortgage
loans to persons of low and moderate income for residences located
within the Local Governmental Units and (b) issue its. bonds for the
purpose of obtaining funds to make or acquire such single family
mortgage loans;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 5190.9 of the Texas Revised
Civil Statutes and the rules promulgated by the Texas Department of
Commerce thereunder, the Issuer has received an allocation to issue
single family mortgage revenue bonds in the amount of $30,000,000
to provide financing for owner-occupied residences located within
the Local Governmental Units to persons of low and moderate income;
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 25 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated
thereunder (the "Code"), the Issuer may make a revocable election
to exchange all or a portion of its allocation for the issuance of
such single family mortgage revenue bonds for the authority to
issue mortgage credit certificates to qualified applicants relating
to housing located within the Local Governmental Units, which
mortgage credit certificates would entitle the holders thereof to
credits against their federal income taxes based upon the amount of
interest paid on their mortgages on such housing;
WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to (a) issue its limited
obligation revenue bonds known as "The Southeast Texas Housing
Finance corporation Collateralized Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Bonds, Series 1993 A" in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $30,000,000 (the "Bonds") for the purpose of providing
financing for owner-occupied residences through the acquisition of
securities guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by
the Government National Mortgage Association and/or the Federal
National Mortgage Association and backed by home mortgage loans
made with respect to residences located within the Local
Governmental Units and owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income and/or (b) to exchange the portion of its
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allocation for the issuance of single family mortgage revenue bonds
not used for the Bonds for the authority to issue mortgage credit
certificates (the "Mortgage Credit certificates") ;
WHEREAS, section 147 (f) of the Code requires that, in
order for interest on bonds issued to finance single family housing.
to be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes,
the issuance of such bonds must be approved by the governmental
unit within which such housing is located, and the other
governmental units which sponsor the bond-issuing authority, after
holding a public hearing where affected members of the public are
allowed to present their views on the proposed bond issue;
WHEREAS, section 147(f) of the Code further provides that
the issuance of such bonds shall be treated as having been approved
by such governmental units if, after such public hearing, such
issue is approved by the respective applicable elected
representatives of such governmental units;
WHEREAS, section 25 of the Code requires that, in order
for a mortgage credit certificate to entitle the holder thereof to
a credit against his or her federal income taxes, the issuance of
such mortgage credit certificate must be approved by the
governmental unit within which the housing to which such mortgage
credit certificate relates is located;
WHEREAS, the issuance of mortgage credit certif icates
shall be treated as having been approved by such governmental units
if such issuance is approved by the respective applicable elected
representatives of such governmental units;
WHEREAS, the undersigned is the applicable elected
representative for a governmental unit sponsoring the Issuer and
mortgage loans may be financed with the Bonds, and/or Mortgage
Credit certificates may be issued by the Issuer, with respect to
housing located within the boundaries of such governmental unit;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by a representative of
the Issuer at 9:00 a.m., Houston, Texas time, on November 10, 1993,
at 4620 Fairmont Parkway, suite 201, Pasadena, Texas 77504
following public notice published at least fourteen days prior to
such hearing, where affected members of the public were allowed to
present their views on the proposed issuance of the Bonds and the
Mortgage Credit certificates;
WHEREAS, the undersigned has been apprised of the results
of such public hearing;
WHEREAS, the undersigned hereby finds and declares that
the issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds and Mortgage Credit
Certificates with respect to housing located in the Local
Governmental unit named below (the "Applicable Uni t") should be
approved and is in the best interests of the inhabitants of the
Applicable unit.
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NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Applicable Unit, the
undersigned hereby:
1. approves the issuance by the Issuer of (a) Bonds in
an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 and
(b) Mortgage Credit. certificates in an aggregate amount not to
exceed 25% of the amount of the Issuer's allocation for the
issuance of single family mortgage revenue bonds not used for the
Bonds, in each case with respect to housing located within the
boundaries of the Applicable unit;
2. represents that this approval is adopted for the
purpose of satisfying the conditions and requirements of sections
25 and 147(f) of the Code; and
3. represents that this approval is not to be construed
as (i) a representation or warranty by the state of Texas, the
Applicable Unit, or any other political or municipal corporation or
subdivision of the state of Texas, that the Bonds will be paid or
that any obligations assumed by any of the parties concerned will
in fact be performed; (ii) a pledge of the faith and credit of or
by the state of Texas, the Applicable unit or any other political
or municipal corporation or subdivision of the state of Texas; or
(iii) a representation or warranty concerning the validity of the
corporate existence of the Issuer or the validity of the Bonds.
signature:
Printed Name:
Office:
County Judge 1--/
Mayor
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Local Governmental unit:
1--/ County of
1--/ City of
Date of signature:
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Agenda Date Requested: November 8. 1993
Requested By: Charles Harrington et:.Jt' Department:
Planning
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
2. Letter from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
SUMMARY Be RECOMMENDATION
Background
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has recently
established its HOME Program that is aimed at developing affordable housing within a
community. There are two programs that would be of special benefit to the Citizens of
La Porte.
The first program is the Owner-Occupied Housing Program. This program provides
HOME funds either through loans or grants for the rehabilitation of houses that are owner-
occupied. This program aids in the maintenance of the existing housing stock in a
community .
The second program is the First-Time Home Buyers Program. This program provides
new home buyers with down payment assistance and closing cost assistance to purchase
their first home.
In order to participate in these programs, the City of La Porte must, according to the
regulations, submit an application to TDHCA for funds in these programs. This
application and the administration of the program would be performed by the Southeast
Texas Housing Finance Corporation, of which the City of La Porte is a member. There
will be no expenses to the City of La Porte other that staff time in providing information
to Southeast Texas.
Recommendation
The staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to complete all
documentation necessary to submit an application to TDHCA for participation in the
HOME Program.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to complete all documentation
necessary to submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for funding under the HOME Program.
Availability of Funds: N/ A
General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
Other
Water /Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available: _YES
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE ALL
DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COHHUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
HOME PROGRAM, THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION; MAKING 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.
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
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
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section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of November, 1993.
OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary
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City Attorney
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Bill Eiland
Executive Director
Norman L. Malone
City of La Porte - Mayor
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RECEIVEQ'
OCT 1 2 1993
CITY MANAGERS
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Dear Mayor Malone:
As an instrumentality of ten counties and ten cities in the Houston area, including the City of
La Porte, Southeast Texas was created to assist in developing affordable housing in your
community.
Recently the State of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs issued its
program regulations for the HOME Program. In the HOME Program there are two
programs that we feel could benefit people in your jurisdiction.
The Owner-Occupied Housing Program would provide for the rehabilitation of houses that
are occupied by homeowners. The rehabilitation would be paid for by HOME funds that
could be either a loan or a grant.
The second possible program is the First-Time Home Buyers Program. In this program new
home buyers could receive down payment assistance and closing cost assistance in order to
be able to afford a home.
Depending 80n particular housing needs, residents of your jurisdiction could benefit greatly
from one of these programs.
I will be calling you this week to discuss these programs further and whether Southeast
Texas can assist in implementing a HOME Program in the City of La Porte.
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
Members of the LaPorte City Council:
The state of Texas HOME Program allows for a First-Time
Homebuyers program that would be very beneficial for lower income
families in LaPorte who wish to purchase a home. Under this
program a new homebuyer can receive downpaymentjclosing cost
assistance and possibly principal reduction when purchasing a
home.
The state has supplied the 25% match required by HUD.
This program is for families who have not owned a home in the
last three years and who make less than 80% of median family
income ( $27,200 for a family of 2, $34,000 for a family of 4).
Compared to many other housing programs, the First-Time
Homebuyers Program is simple to implement: 1) eligible families
apply for the program and are prequalified, 2) the family
selects a house in LaPorte and arranges financing (possibly with
lenders participating in this program), and 3) the HOME funds are
transferred at closing. There is some monitoring required to
assure that the homebuyer conforms with the program requirements.
The First-Time Homebuyers Program does not involve monitoring
construction or contractors. Also, more families can be served
than in a rehabilitation program, since average homebuyer
assistance is significantly less that average rehabilitation
costs.
SETH and the HOME First-Time Homebuyers Program
The Southeast Texas Housing Finance corporation (SETH) was
created to finance and develop affordable housing, and its
primary purpose has been to support homeownership. As an agency
representing the City of LaPorte, as well as 18 other member
jurisdictions, SETH has an established track record that compares
favorably with any housing organization in the State.
SETH feels that the HOME First-Time Homebuyers Program is an
excellent opportunity to assist families in purchasing homes.
This program also fits in with the stated purpose of SETH.
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Proposal for a LaPorte HOMEownership program
SETH is proposing that the city of LaPorte apply for a grant
under the State of Texas HOME First-Time Homebuyers Program.
SETH would administer the program. There would be no direct
costs to the city. There would be a financial monitoring
element, as with any government program of this type.
SETH is proposing that the city of LaPorte apply for a grant of
up to $100,000 that would assist at least ten families in
purchasing a home.
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September 1, 1993
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul R. Rodriguez
Chairman
Harvey Clemons Jr.
Elizabeth Flores
Richard C, Hile
Joseph Kemp
Walter Martinez
Judith McDonald
Mary Sanger
Susan Sharlot
Ann W. Richards
GOVERNOR
Henry Flores
exECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear HOME Applicant:
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs thanks you for your interest in
providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to low and very-low income families in your
community. The State of Texas has received approximately $28.9 million dollars in FY 1993
HOME funds, of which 15% will be set-aside for Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDOs). HOME Program funds are available for the following activities:
rehabilitation of owner occupied housing; first-time homebuyer assistance; new construction,
acquisition and/or rehabilitation of rental housing; tenant based rental assistance and pre-
development loans for CHDOs. We are very excited about the opportunities the HOME Program
can provide to the State of Texas.
The HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is on it's second year of implementation.
You should be aware that the program is very complex at the federal level, and the questions we
are asking of you in the application are largely based on Federal Regulations. We have made
every effort to simplify this process for you.
We encourage your comments and suggestions to help us improve the Program. The Department
looks forward to working with you to ensure a successful HOME Program in your community.
Please advise us of any assistance you may need. Thank you.
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Executive Director
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General Information on the
State of Texas HOME Investment Partnership Program
The following questions are designed to help potential applicants determine how they can best utilize
federal assistance through the State of Texas HOME Investment Partnership Program. Please review
this information before completing the application.
What is Eligible for Funding?
HOME Funds are available for the development, rehabilitation and new construction of affordable
housing, serving persons at 80% of median income or less. State of Texas HOME funds are available
for the following activities.
./ Owner Occupied Housing
./ Rehabilitation
./ Reconstruction (new construction)
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First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
(An application will be forthcoming based on interest)
./ Rental Housing (Non-Project Specific)
./ Rehabilitation
./ Acquisition
./ New Construction
./ Rental Housing (project Specific)
./ Rehabilitation
./ Acquisition
./ New Construction
./ Pre-Development Loans
(for Community Housing Development Organizations Only)
./ Technical Assistance & Site Control Loan
./ Seed Money Loan
./ Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
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HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Bin Eiland
Executive Director
The Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) is a
public nonprofit housing finance corporation chartered by the
State of Texas to finance and support the construction and
rehabilitation of housing for low to moderate income families in
its jurisdiction. SETH's jurisdiction includes: Austin, Bra-
zoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Liberty, Matagorda, Walker, Waller,
and Wharton counties; the cities of Dickinson, LaMarque, League
City, Santa Fe, and Texas City in Galveston County, and the
cities of Bay town, Deer Park, LaPorte, Pasadena, and Tomball in
Harris County.
Since its inception in 1981, SETH has been primarily
involved with the issuance of multifamily and single-family bonds
for the financing of housing acquisition, construction, and
rehabilitation. SETH bonds have financed the construction of 36
apartment complexes, at a cost of over $175 million. Over $350
million in bonds have supplied more than 3,100 single-family home
mortgages for families in the SETH jurisdiction.
Over the last few years, the board of directors has consid-
ered other housing related activities, as authorized by State
enabling legislation. SETH's willingness to consider new oppor-
tunities has resulted in several undertakings not common in local
housing finance agencies.
Management Services Department
SETH has established a Management Services Department.
Management Services monitors and controls the accounts of bond
programs for ten local housing finance corporations in Texas.
SETH-Owned Multifamily properties
The board has authorized SETH to issue bonds for the pur-
chase of four low- to moderate-income multifamily projects. SETH
currently owns these four apartment complexes, supplying 2,700
units of housing in the greater Houston area.
SETH single-Family Program
The creation of the Resolution Trust Corporation, to dispose
of the properties of failed savings institutions, provided a
unique opportunity to supply affordable housing. SETH used this
opportunity to initiate its Single-Family Program, making bids in
three RTC sealed bid auctions. In June, 1991, SETH won the bid on
230 properties throughout the State. SETH is rehabilitating the
properties through its wholly owned nonprofit subsidiary, Diver-
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sified Residential, Inc. Over 200 of the properties have been
rehabilitated and sold to low-income families. The knowledge
gained in the acquisition, rehabilitation, financing, and dispo-
sition of these RTC properties will be used to develop an ongoing
program within the SETH jurisdiction.
The goal of the jurisdiction-wide program will be to provide
additional homeownership opportunities for families by making
available single-family properties that have been neglected in
the conventional housing market. Foreclosed properties that are
institution or government owned, as well as dilapidated or
abandoned properties, often deteriorate to the point where they
have little value without extensive rehabilitation. Buyers will
not buy them due to the problems of obtaining financing on
substandard housing. These houses are a burden to financial and
government institutions, realtors, local governments, and to the
neighborhoods. This program would help to relieve those burdens,
as well as provide more affordable housing.
Planning Services
SETH has established a Planning Services Department.
Planning Services works with community leaders from member
jurisdictions to determine the needs and goals of each jurisdic-
tion. Planning Services can then assist local organizations and
governments in its member jurisdictions to develop programs, seek
funding, organize community support, and implement the needed
housing programs.
SETH is actively seeking grant funds that will contribute to
the development of housing opportunities for people in its
jurisdiction. SETH works with local nonprofit organizations and
public agencies in seeking funding from many sources.
SETH's commitment to Providing Housing
Very few Texas nonprofit organizations or public agencies
have achieved SETH's production in housing. The basis of its
production and its innovative involvement in new programs is the
commitment of the SETH board to providing financing and services
for its member jurisdictions. This commitment will continue as
SETH searches for ways to provide new housing opportunities for
families in the SETH jurisdiction.
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Department: Planning
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Exhibits:
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2. Bid Tabulation
3. Bidders Ust
4. Letter of Support
5. Change Order
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Background
During the FY 1994 budget process, the Council considered and authorized the
expenditure of $180,000.00 for the construction of a cover for the livestock/rodeo arena
in Northwest La Porte.
On November 1, the City received bids from eight (8) contractors to design and build the
proposed covered facility. Attached is the bid tabulation sheet for the project. As shown,
the firm of Frost Constructors, Inc. was the low bidder in the amount of $191,077.00. As
this amount was $11,077.00 greater than the total amount budgeted, the staff met with
representatives of Frost Constructors and Whirlwind Building Systems to determine if
there were some change orders that could be made to bring the building within budget.
It was proposed that we allow limited x-bracing in the sidewalls and that we delete the
turn-down wall sheets on the building. As shown on the attached change order proposal
from Frost Constructors, this brought the cost of the building down to $179,677.00 which
is within the proposed budget. While the $180,000.00 budgeted does not allow for any
contingencies, the funds that have been previously contributed have earned interest in the
amount of $7,562.58, and it will be used for any contingencies on the project. These
proposals have been presented to and accepted by the La Porte Uvestock Show and
Rodeo Association.
Recommendation
The staff recommends acceptance of the low bid of $191 ,077.00 from Frost Constructors,
Inc. and the approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of < $11,400.00 > for a contract
amount of $179,677.00.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance accepting the low bid of Frost Constructors, Inc. in the amount of
$191,077.00 and approving Change Order #1 which reduces the bid by $11,400.00 for
a contract amount of $179,677.00. Said ordinance further establishing a contingency for
total available funding of $187,562.58.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
---X- Capital Improvement
Other
Water /Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
015-662-520-100
Funds Available: X YES _NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert ~/L.
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND FROST CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A COVER FOR THE LIVESTOCK/RODEO ARENA IN NORTHWEST LA PORTE;
APPROPRIATING $179,677.00 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.
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 $179,677.00 from
the Capital Improvement Fund No. 015-662-520-100 to fund said
contract and further establishes a contingency from the interest
earned on budgeted funds for a total available funding of
$187,562.58.
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
ci ty 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
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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
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 8th day of November, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Knox W. ASkins,
City Attorney
CITY OF LA PORTE
COVERED RIDING ARENA
CLP PROJECT NO. 93-5202
BID TABULATION
NOVEMBER 1, 1993
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CONTRACTOR S% BID BOND ACKNOWLEDGE ADD.. PRINCIPAL BID ALT. #1 BID ALT. #2 BID ALT. #3 BID ALT. #4 BID
ATTACHED #1.#2.#3.. a #4 TOTAL
1. FOLLIS CONSTRUCTION YES YES $ 238,143.00 $ 32,800.00 $ 65,205.00 $ 7,245.00 $ 19,515.00
2. BARNIER BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. YES YES $ 266,775.00 $ 30,080.00 $ 78,320.00 $ 5,370.00 $ 43,065.00
3. SATTERFIELD Be PONTIKES CONST., INC. YES YES $ 273,000.00 $ 49,600.00 $ 55,300.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 15,000.00
4. FROST CONSTRUCTORS, INC. YES YES $ 191,077.00 $ 31,724.00 $ 58,450.00 $ 5,126.00 $ 15,516.00
5. COMEX CORPORATION YES YES $ 217,000.00 $ 39,000.00 $ 58,000.00 $ 5,700.00 $ 13,000.00
6. CLEAR LAKE CONSTRUCTION YES YES $ 203,090.00 $ 27,816.00 $ 62,566.00 $ 5,989.00 $ 13,675.00
7. COMMODORE CONSTRUCTION CORP. YES YES $ 237,500.00 $ 32,500.00 $ 66,000.00 $ 6,400.00 $ 17,000.00
8. PELLETIER CONST. CO. OF TEXAS, INC. YES YES $ 299,600.00 $ 35,400.00 $ 56,200.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 18,700.00
9.
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Moore & Moore General Contractors
PO Box 1517
La Porte, TX 77572-1517
Comex Corporation
PO Box 862
Deer Park, TX 77536
Commodore Construction
55 Lyerly, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77CY2.2
Joel G. Friedel
Barnier Building Systems
1105 Northville Street
Houston, TX 77038
Charles Bracewell
Morton Buildings, Inc.
29514 Raestone
Spring, TX 77386
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Sunbelt Commercial Builders
11663D Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
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Derk Harmsen Construction Company
2820 Center
Deer Park, TX 77536
Speer Industries
PO Box 430904
Houston, TX 77243
Follis Construction
111 North Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
Randy Cupit
Ranlyn Construction
9222 Almeda Genoa Rd.
Houston, TX 77075
Richard L Michaud
Vulcan Steel Erectors, Inc.
10102 Synott Rd.
Sugarland, TX 77478
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AND RODEO ASSOCIATION
~cJ ROdeo Asaoda\\d'
November 2, 1993
Charles R. Harrington
Director of Planning
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77572
Dear Chuck:
This letter is in response to our previous conversations concerning the bids received for the
Covered Livestock/Rodeo Arena. As you informed me, the lowest bid received for the
project was $191,077.00 which was more than the budgeted amount for this project of
$180,000.00. As always, the goal of the La Porte livestock Show and Rodeo Association
is to get a quality cover constructed for our existing facility, but we do realize that there
must be some budget constraints involved in a project such as this. We were extremely
pleased to learn that you have been able to obtain some cost cuts that will bring the project
in budget.
As I understand your changes, you propose to install X-bracing on the sidewalls and propose
to eliminate the short drop-down walls around the building. H I understand you correctly,
the cost savings realized from this will result in net reduction to the project of $11,400.00.
The Association would like to communicate with this letter their endorsement of the
proposed changes as we will be able to accomplish our major goal, that of providing the
youth of La Porte a quality covered arena.
Thanks to the City of La Porte for their support of this project.
Sincerely, , ~
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Chairman, Building Committee
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FROST CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
20202 HWY 59 NORTH, SillTE 240
HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338
(713) 446-6522
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November 2, 1993
Mr. Charles R. Harrington
Director of Planning
City of LaPorte
P.O. Box 1115
LaPorte, IX 77572-1115
RE: Covered Riding Arena
The following are proposed changes to the base bid:
1. Install cable bracing in lieu of X bracing
2. Eliminate all wall sheets
Base Bid
Credit for above changes
Revised Bid Amount
$ 191,077.00
11 ,400 . 00
$ 179,677.00
Sincerely,
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Dale Frost
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Agenda Date Requested:
November 8, 1993
Requested By:
J. B. Williamson
Department:
Court
Report
Resolution
xxxx
Ordinance
Exhibits:
COpy of Ordinance
Summary & Recommendation
Ordinance creating posi tion of Ci ty Marshall wi thin Court
Department necessary to establish authority of City Marshall
(Nelson Thorpe) to carry weapon and meet state requirements for
continued certification as peace officer.
Action Required by Council:
Approve ordinance creating position of City Marshall in Court
Department.
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001 600 604 101 Funds Available: ~ Yes No
Approved for City Council Aqenda
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AN ORDINANCE CREATING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE THE POSITION OF CITY MARSHAL; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
QUALIFICATION OF CITY MARSHAL; PROVIDING FOR SUPERVISION OF THE
CITY MARSHAL; DEFINING AND LIMITING THE SCOPE OF THE MARSHAL'S
AUTHORITY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
section 1. There is created within the Municipal Court of the
City of La Porte a position of City Marshal, pursuant to the terms
and provisions of this ordinance.
a. Subject to the approval of the Municipal Court
Judge, the city Manager shall appoint a City
Marshal, who shall thereafter be under the
direct supervision of the Municipal Court
Judge.
b. The City Marshal shall serve and execute
warrants of arrest, subpoenas and other legal
process issuing out of the Municipal Court of
the city of La Porte. The city Marshal shall
also serve subpoenas or other legal process
issuing out of the civil Service commission,
the city council, any board-, commission, or
department of the City of La Porte requiring
service of legal process for hearings,
condemnation hearings, and none other. The
City Marshall shall additionally perform such
other and further duties as may be assigned by
the Judge of the Municipal Court from time to
time.
c. The City Marshal shall meet the qualifications
for certification as a peace officer as
established by the Texas commission of Law
Enforcement Off icer Standards and Education
pursuant to Chapter 415.001 et seq of the Texas
Government Code and shall seek and receive such
peace off icer certif ication within the time
prescribed by said provisions, as a necessary
condition for continued employment as a City
Marshal.
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d. The City Marshal shall serve as a peace officer
and shall have full police authority in the
exercise of his assigned duties.
e. The City Marshal is not a regular member of the
Police Department of the ci ty of La Porte
within the meaning of the state laws governing
such department as to civil service, minimum
wages, or hours of employment. Neither shall
the City Marshal be a paid law enforcement
officer for the purposes of and within the
meaning of Vernon's Ann. civ. st. art 6228f.
f. Nothing herein provided shall prevent or in
any way inhibit any regular police officer of
the City of La Porte from serving or executing
any process issuing out of the Municipal Court
which may be placed in his hands to be served
or executed.
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.
The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
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section 3. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to
any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, void or invalid, the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance or their application to other persons
or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being
the intent of the City Council in adopting this ordinance that no
portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall
become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality,
voidness or invalidi ty of any other portion hereof, and all
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable for that
purpose.
section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent
with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided,
however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be
cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject
matter covered by this ordinance.
section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Agenda Date Requested:
Human Resources
Requested By:
Report
xxx
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Act allows member cities to adopt Updated
Service Credits and Annuity Increases, providing cities the opportunity to upgrade retirement
benefits for both active employees and retirees who are currently receiving a monthly annuity
from the System. In November of 1992, Council adopted an ordinance which accomplished this
upgrade and asked that they be able to review these upgrades on an annual basis.
By adopting the 100% Updated Service Credit effective January 1, 1994, a member's retirement
benefits will be recalculated based on the member's average monthly salary for the three year
period of 1990, 1991, and 1992. The member's retirement benefits are .updated. based on the
higher wages earned in recent years.
Adoption of the ordinance also increases the monthly annuities being paid to its retirees. The
increase that can be granted to retirees is calculated based on a maximum of 70% of the change
in the Consumer Price Index, less any previously granted increases.
This ordinance is non-repeating and will be effective January 1, 1994. Any future updates will
require adoption of a new ordinance. With the adoption of this ordinance, the City's
contribution rate will be 9.03% of gross salaries. Without adoption, the rate would be 9.04%.
Adopting this ordinance would allow the City to have 25 years in which to amortize the
additional cost.
Action Required by Council:
Adoption of an ordinance authorizing Updated Service Credits and increased annuities for 1994.
A vailabllity of Funds:
General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
Other
_ WaterlWastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: Various
Funds Available: X Yes _ No
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN
SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH
SYSTEM WHO PRESBNTL Y ARB IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVB DATE HEREOF.
Section 1. Authorization of Updated Service Credits.
(a) On the terms and conditions set out in Sections 853.401 through 853.403 of Subtitle
G of Title 8, V.T.C.A., Government Code, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "TMRS
Act"), each member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (hereinafter referred to as the
"System") who has current service credit or prior service credit in the System in force and effect
on the 1st day of January of the calendar year preceding such allowance, by reason of service
in the employment of the City, and on such date has at least 36 months of credited service with
the System, shall be and is hereby allowed "Updated Service Credit" (as that term is defined in
subsection (d) of Section 853.402 of said title) in an amount that is lW.I. of the "base Updated
Service Credit" of the member (calculated as provided in subsection (c) of Section 853.402 of
said title). The Updated Service Credit hereby allowed shall replace any Updated Service
Credit, prior service credit, special prior service credit, or antecedent service credit previously
authorized for part of the same service.
(b) On the terms and conditions set out in Section 853.601 of said title, any member of
the System who is eligible for Updated Service Credits on the basis of service with this City,
and who has unforfeited credit for prior service and/or current service with another participating
municipality or municipalities by reason of previous service, and was a contributing member on
the 1st day of January of the calendar year preceding such allowance, shall be credited with
Updated Service Credits pursuant to, calculated in accordance with, and subject to adjustment
as set forth in said 853.601.
(c) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 853.401 of said title,
the deposits required to be made to the System by employees of the several participating
departments on account of current service shall be calculated from after the date aforesaid on
the full amount of such person's earnings as an employee of the City.
Section 2. Increase in Retirement Annuities.
(a) On terms and conditions set out in Section 854.203 of Subtitle G of Title 8,
V.T.C.A., Government Code, as amended, the City hereby elects to allow and to provide for
payment of the increases below stated in monthly benefits payable by the System to retired
employees and to beneficiaries of deceased employees of this City under current service annuities
and prior service annuities arising from service by such employees to this City. An annuity
increased under this Section replaces any annuity or increased annuity previously granted to the
same person.
(b) The amount of annuity increase under this Section is computed as the sum of the prior
and current service annuities on the effective date of retirement of the person on whose service
the annuities are based, multiplied by 1Q.2i of the percentage change in Consumer Price Index
for All Urban Consumers, from December of the year immediately p~ing the effective date
of the person's retirement to the December that is 13 months before I the effective date of this
ordinance.
(c) An increase in an annuity that was reduced because of an option selection is reducible
in the same proportion and in the same manner that the original annuity was reduced.
(d) If a computation hereunder does not result in an increase in the amount of an annuity,
the amount of the annuity will not be changed hereby.
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(e) The amount by which an increase under this Section exceeds all previously granted
increases to an annuitant is an obligation of this City and of its account in the municipality
accumulation fund of the System.
Section 4. The City Council fmds, 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 5. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of Texas Municipal Retirement
System, the updated service credits and increases in retirement annuities granted hereby shall
be and become effective on the 1st day of January, 1994.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 8th day of November, 1993.
CITY OFLA:Z
BYk4 ~
'. Norman L. alone, Mayor
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Sue Lenes
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER
TO: PRESIDING OFFICERS OF TAXING UNITS
SERVED BY TIIE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
FROM: JIM ROBINSON, CIUEF APPRAISER ~~
SUBJECT: ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TIIE
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 1993
The nomination period for board candidates representing the small cities, school districts, and
conservation & reclamation districts closed October 15, 1993. The names of all candidates
officially nominated to me on or before that date are reflected on the enclosed "Certification of
Ballot" fonns.
Candidates for contested positions are listed alphabetically on the ballot in the manner required by
the Texas Tax Code.
To assist you in the election procedure, I have enclosed a Certification of Ballot and a suggested
fonn of resolution for casting your vote for the candidate representing your type of taxing unit.
Ballot forms for all three types of units are enclosed to make you aware of all nominees, even
though only taxing units of a particular type may vote in the election applicable to that type of
unit. The governing body of each taxing unit is entitled to one vote for the candidate of its choice
from the name(s) appearing on the appropriate Certification of Ballot.
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. The vote must be by resolution. The resolution, or a certified copy
thereof, together with the completed Certification of Ballot, must be delivered to Jim Robinson,
Chief Appraiser, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, or mailed to P. O. Box
920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975 on or before Monday, November 15, 1993. The outside of
the envelope should be marked "Ballot for Board of Directors. "
Before December 1, 1993, the chief appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and notify
the winners, the nominees, and the presiding officers of each taxing unit. A tie vote will be
resolved by a method of chance chosen by the chief appraiser.
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October 21, 1993
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These procedures do not apply to Harris County, the City of Houston, or the Houston
Independent School District. Those units will select their board member by adopting a resolution
appointing such member on or before November 15, 1993, and delivering an original or certified
copy to the Office of Chief Appraiser on or before November 30, 1993.
If you have questions about the board selection process, please call me at 957-5291.
Attachments
c: HCAD Board Members
Tax Assessors
Taxing Unit Attorneys
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION OF A PERSON TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal
District, Harris County Texas, has delivered to the mayor of this
city the names of those persons duly nominated as candidates to
serve in that position on the board of directors of the Harris
County Appraisal District, representing and to be filled by the
cities other than the City of Houston participating in said
appraisal district; and
WHEREAS, this city deems it appropriate and in the public
interest to cast it vote for the candidate of its choice to fill
such position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section L The facts and recitations set forth in the
preamble of this resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That the City of La Porte cast its vote, and
it does hereby cast it vote, for Robert James Blackwell to fill
the position on the board of directors of the Harris county
Appraisal District, representing and to be filled by the cities,
other than the City of Houston, participating in the appraisal
district.
Section 3. That the mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized
and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered an executed or
certified copy of this resolution to the chief appraiser of the
Harris County Appraisal District on or before November 15, 1993.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
8th day of
November , 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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(For Use by Cities Other Than the City of Houston)
CERTITICATIONOFB~T
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
I, Norman L. Malone, Mayor , certify that on the 8th day of
November , 1993, the City Council of the City of La Porte
did by resolution cast its ballot for the following nominee to serve as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District:
(place an "X" in the square next to the candidate of your choice.)
Robert James Blackwell
Bill Harry
Sam McKinney
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I further certify that a true and correct copy of the resolution casting such ballot is
attached hereto.
WITNESS MY HAND this 9th day of November , 1993.
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Mr. Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser
Harris County Appraisal District
2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor
P.o. Box 920975
Houston, Texas 77292-0975
Re: Election of Board of Directors
Harris County Appraisal District
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find a certification of Ballot casting a vote
for the candidate representing our type of taxing unit and a
certification of true and correct copy of the resolution,
Resolution 93-16, casting said Ballot.
Thank you for considering our candidate, Mr. Robert James
Blackwell as the candidate of choice for the position on the board
of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
Sincerely,
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City of La Porte
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MOTOR POOL REPLACEMENT SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the Motor Pool Budget and bids for
the replacement of equipment for the FY 93-94 Budget.
Sealed Bid # 0560
1. One (1) Compact utility Tractor
2. One (1) Compact utility Tractor/loader
3. One (1) Industrial Tractor
Sealed Bid #0561
1. One (1) Solid Waste Garbage Truck
Sealed Bid # 0562
1. One (1) Trash Truck w/Loader
Sealed Bid # 0563
1. One (1) Cold Mix Recycler
Sealed Bid # 0564
1. One (1) Hydraulic Excavating Machine
Total Budget
Total Bid Amount
Parks Division
Parks Division
Street Division
Solid Waste Div.
Solid Waste Div.
street Division
Street Division
$484,117.00
$448,670.00
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Requested By:
Department:
Public works
Agenda Date Requested:
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Report
Resolution
ordinance
Exhibits: Purchasing Recommendation and Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bid #0560 was opened and read on October 18, 1993. The bid was for
the replacement of three (3) tractors, as follows.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
1. Compact Utility Tractor
2. Compact Utility w/front loader
3. Industrial Tractor
DIVISION
Parks Maintenance
Parks Maintenance
Street Maintenance
REPLACING
1983 model
1982 model
1980 model
Bids were sent to 12 vendors, with 5 returning bids. Low bid for each unit
was as follows.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
1. Compact Utility Tractor
2. Compact Utility w/front loader
3. Industrial Tractor
VENDOR
Johnson & Roach
Brookside Equip.
Wowco Equipment
LOW BID
$ 7,895.00
$11,089.00
S14r798.00
$33,782.00
Total Cost
Adequate funds are available ln the Motor Pool Replacement Fund for the
purchase of this equipment.
Action Required by Council: Award bids for purchase of Tractors as outlined
above, for a total cost of $33,782.00
Availability of Funds:
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other - Motor Pool Replacement Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Various - 009
Funds Available: -XX-YES
NO
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$9,595.00
$10,250.00
$8,495.00
$8,156.00
$7;815.00
$13,750.00
$13,211.00
$11,089.00
2. COMPACT UTILITY TRACT
W/FRONT LOADER
$11,723.00
$11,295.00
$16,182.00
$17,528.65
$15,351.00
NO BID
3. INDUSTRIAl TRACTOR
$14,798.00
;l,i~~"~!~l;!r!_[1
NO BID
NO BID
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0560 -
HI-WAY EQUIPMENT CO.
P.O. BOX 14174
HOUSTON, TX 77221
ATTN: DAN BLADE
713-649-0940
A. I. S. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP CORP.
8505 S. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
DALLAS, TX 75239
ATTN: CHARLES WHIPPO
800-422-0642
WEARING-GOSS EQUIPMENT CORP.
P.O. BOX 18386
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
ATTN: MIKE MASON
512-653-0111
HIGHLANDS TRACTOR
P.O. BOX 924
HIGHLANDS'_AX 77562
713-426-4216
CASE POWER & EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 4520
HOUSTON, TX 77210
ATTN: JACK BAILEY
713-987-1990
PRECO MACHINERY SALES
P.O. BOX 12625
HOUSTON, TX 77217
ATTN: JOE GALLO
713-641-2161
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TRACTORS
BROOKSIDE EQUIP. CO.
P.O. BOX 262324
HOUSTON, TX 77207
ATTN: BRANT NORTH
713-943-7100
WOWCO
5430 HWY 146
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
ATTN: BILL WALLACE
713-383-2333
JOHNSON & ROACH
P.O. BOX 25085
HOUSTON, TX 77265
ATTN: JACK STEAGALL
713-521-3013
LANSDOWNE-MOODY
1600 FM 528
WEBSTER, TX 77598
713-338-1683
MUSTANG TRACTOR & EQUIP.
12800 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77040
ATTN: LEON WILLIAMS
713-460-2000
WAUKESHA PEARCE IND.
P.O. BOX 35068
HOUSTON, TX 77235-5068
ATTN: ROGER MCFARLAND
713- 723-1050
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~EST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: November 8. 1993
Requested By: S. Gillett~ Department:
XXX Report Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed Bid #0561 was opened and read on October 18, 1993. The bid was for
the replacement of one (1) rear-loading Solid Waste Truck, replacing a 1984
mode I .
Bids were sent to 10 vendors, with 6 returning bids. Low bid was submitted.
by Bayou City Ford Truck in the amount of $80,210.00 (Bid #1). The refuse
body (Leach Beta) proposed with this bid does not meet specifications. Low
bid meeting specifications was also submitted by Bayou City Ford Truck in
the amount of $80,493.00 (Bid #2), which proposes a Pakmor refuse body,
meeting all specifications.
Adequate funds are available in the Motor Pool Replacement Fund for the
purchase.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for purchase of rear-loading Solid
Waste Truck to Bayou City Ford Truck (Bid #2) in the amount of $80,493.00.
Availability of Funds:
XXX
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other - Motor Pool Replacement Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
009-700-702-858
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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BID TABULATION - SOLID WASTE TRUCK
BAYOU CITY FORD TRUCK
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL
REFUSE BODY TYPE
INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPL V
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL
REFUSE BODY TYPE
OlYMPIC INTERNATIONAL
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL
REFUSE BODY TYPE
CONTINENTAl MFG. co.
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL
REFUSE BODY TYPE
$80,210.00
FORD LNT8000
LEACH BETA
$80,905.00
FORD LNT8000
LOADMASTER
$82,013.00
I.H. 2554 6x4
PAKMOR 325
$82,966.00
FORD lNT8000
DEMPSTER
*'~'M'**t~1~~!i{f,f~;;'.;.;.;;
$80,493.00 $80,895.00 $81,135.00
FORD LNT8000 FORD LNT8000 FORD LNT8000
PAKMOR 325B HElL 5000 LEACH 2-RII
$83,788.00
I.H. 2554 6x4
DEMPSTER
WHITEGMC TRUCKS OF HOU $84,307.00 $85,337.00
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL WHITEGMC WGM WHITEGMC WGM
REFUSE BODY TYPE HElL 5000 EZ PACK
CROSSTOVVN FORD SAlES
TRUCK MAKE & MODEL
REFUSE BODY TYPE
PRECISION FLAME CUITING
$85,124.63
FORD LNT8000
EZ PACK
NO BID
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SEALED BID #0561 - SOLID WASTE TRUCK
BAYOU CITY FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
P.O. BOX 21321
HOUSTON, TX 77226
ATTN: LYNN DUNDEE
(713) 222-6521
PRECISION FLAME
105 EAST 32ND STREET
PT.l\INVIEW, TX 79072
(806) 293-1720
TEXAS MUNICIPAL TRUCK & EQUIP.
717 PEARL STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77029
KNAPP CHEVROLET
P.O. BOX 4179
HOUSTON, TX 77210
ATTN: AVERYT KNAPP
228-4311
675-0480
WASTE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, INC.
P.O. BOX 55801
HOUSTON, TX 77255
ATTN: BOB EASTLAND
939-0200
LES MARKS CHEVROLET
P.O. BOX 1118
LA PORTE, TX 77572
BID INVITATION
471-2424
WHITEGMC TRUCKS OF HOUSTON
P.O. BOX 21127
HOUSTON, TX 77226
ATTN: TOMMY TITZMAN
671-0101
JOE CAMP FORD
621 HWY 146 SOUTH
LA PORTE, TX 77571
471-1642
DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
4300 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78219
ATTN: TOMMY TITZMAN
APEX EQUIPMENT CORP.
P.O. BOX 19681
HOUSTON, TX 77224-9681
466-0159
WASTE SYSTEMS SUPPLY
3410 NORTH FORGEUS
TUCSON, ARIZONIA 85716
ATTN: KATHY EBELING
(602) 881-3895
GULF STATE CRANE
P.O. BOX 55884
HOUSTON, TX 77255
ATTN: DON COLLEY
931-6885
INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 924172
HOUSTON, TX 77292-4172
692-7289
ATTN: STEVE RILEY
~EST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE~ ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: November 8. 1993
Requested By: s. Gillett ~~~ Department:
xxx x Report Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed Bid #0562 was opened and read on October 18, 1993. The bid was for
the replacement of one (1) Trash Truck w/Brush Loader, replacing a 1982
model.
Bids were sent to 13 vendors, with 4 returning bids. Low bid was submitted
by Bayou City Ford Truck in the amount of $64,992.00.
Adequate funds are available in the Motor Pool Replacement Fund for the
purchase.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the purchase of a Trash Truck
w/Brush Loader to Bayou City Ford Truck in the amount of $64,992.00.
Availability of Funds:
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
other Motor Pool Replacement Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 009-700-702-860
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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BID TABULATION = TRASH TRUCK
2-1f2TON,25CUYD
TRASH TRUCK
$64,992.00
$65,064.00
$67,735.00
$68,264.00
NO BID
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0562 - TRASH TRUCK WI BRUSH LOADER
APEX EQUIPMENT CORP.
P. o. BOX 19681
HOUSTON, TX 77224-9681
466-0159
GULF STATE CRANE & EQUIP.
P. O. BOX 55884
HOUSTON, TX 77255
931-6885
ATTN: DON COLLEY
INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY
P. O. BOX 924172
HOUSTON, TX 77292-4172
692-7289
ATTN: STEVE RILEY
WASTE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
P. O. BOX 55801
HOUSTON, TX 77255
939-0200
ATTN: BOB EASTLAND
JOE CAMP FORD
621 HWY 146 SOUTH
LA PORTE, TX 77571
471-1642
TEXAS MUNICIPAL TRUCK
P. o. BOX 96709
HOUSTON, TX 77013
675-0480
ATTN: JERRY W. PHILLIPS
DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIP. CO.
4300 HIGHWAY 90 EAST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78219
210/333-2217
ATTN: TOMMY TITZMAN
WHITE GMC TRUCKS
6200 NORTH LOOP EAST
P.O. BOX 21127
HOUSOTN, TX 77226
ATTN: MIKE MCCARTHY
BAYOU CITY FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
P.O. BOX 21321
HOUSTON, TX 77226
222...6521
ATTN: LYNN DUNDEE
WASTE SYSTEMS SUPPLY
3410 NORTH FORGEUS
TUCSON, ARIZONIA 85716
ATTN: KATHY EBELING
602-881-3895
PRECISION FLAME
105 EAST 32ND STREET
PLAINVIEW, TX 79072
806-293-1720
KNAPP CHEVROLET
P.O. BOX 4179
HOUSTON, TX 77210
ATTN: AVERYT KNAPP
LES MARKS CHEVROLET
P.O. BOX 1118
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572
471-2424
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~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: November 8. 1993
Requested By: s. Gillett ~~ Department:
XXXX Report Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bid #0563 was opened and read on October 18, 1993. The bid was for
the replacement of one (1) Cold Mix Recycler, replacing a 1979 model
machine. The machine is used as a soil stabilizer and asphalt recycler for
street construction.
Bids were sent to 4 vendors, with 4 returning bids. Low bid was submitted
by Mustang Tractor and Equipment in the amount of $144,443.00.
Adequate funds are available in the Motor Pool replacement Fund for the
purchase.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the replacement of a Cold Mix
Recycler to Mustang Tractor and Equipment in the amount of $144,443.00.
Availability of Fu.nd-s :--..
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other Motor Pool Replacement Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 009-700-701-883
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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BID TABULATION - COLD MIX RECYCLER
$144;443.00
$173;092.00
$201;086.00
$217;300.00
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0563 - COLD MIX RECYCLER
CONLEY LOTT NICHOLS MACHINERY
9100 N. LOOP EAST
HOUSTON, TX 77029
(713) 672-6400
CMI CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 1985
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73101
(405) 787-6020
MUSTANG TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 1373
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251-1373
(713) 460-2000
R.B. EVERETT AND COMPANY
P.O. BOX 327
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77001-0327
(713) 224-8161
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Agenda Date Requested: November 8. 1993
Requested By: S. Gillett ~~~ Department:
Public Works
xxx X
Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bid #0564 was opened and read on October 18, 1993. The bid was for
the replacement of one (1) Hydraulic Excavating Machine, replacing a 1981
model. The machine is used in the drainage maintenance program.
Bids were sent to 6 vendors, with 3 returning bids. Low bid was submitted
by Hi-Way Equipment in the amount of $124,960.00.
Adequate funds are available in the Motor Pool Replacement Fund for the
purchase.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the replacement of a Hydraulic
Excavating Machine to Hi-Way Equipment Company in the amount of
$124,960.00.
Availability of Funds:
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other - Motor Pool Replacement Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 009-700-701-884
~~.Li~: Coun~il Agenga
City Manager
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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BID TABULATION "" EXCAVATING MACHINE
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<.,::.....:..,..':;;;;*~~ ~'n """ ~nIA DiIlUfrMI':IU
1, EXCAVATING MACHINE
$124,960,00
$146,335,00
$155,387.00
NO BID
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SEALED BID #0564 - EXCAVATING MACHINE
HI-WAY EQUIPMENT CO.
6303 LONG DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77087
ATTN: JAMES FLENIKEN
649-0940
CHANNEL EQUIPMENT
1006 VISTA RD.
PASADENA, TX.
941-0652
A. I. S. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP CORP.
8505 S. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
DALLAS, TX 75239
ATTN: GARY STANSBERRY
800-422-0642
EVERETT R B & COMPANY
3118 HARRISBURG
HOUSTON, TX
224-8161
WEARING-GOSS EQUIPMENT CORP.
P.O. BOX 18386
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
ATTN: MIKE MASON
(512) 653-0111
CLEAR CREEK EQUIP., INC.
2626 BAYPORT BLVD.
SEABROOK, TX 77586
ATTN: BILL DYSON
713-474-2595