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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-14 Regular Meeting• • AaBNDA REQIILAR lLBBTINQ OF LA PORTS CITY COIINCIL TO B8 HBLD FBBZtIIARY 14, 1994, ITT THB COUNCIL CHA,LBBRB OF THE CITY HALL, 604 W88T FAIRI~[O1~11T PARKWAY, LA PORTS, TBYAB, B86INNINa AT 6100 P.K. Next Ord. 94-1965 Next Res. 94-03 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION BY COUNCILPERSON ALTON PORTER 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1994 4. PROCLAMATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH 5. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER 6. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION RONALD R. GRAGG WAYNE ANDERSON 7. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL 8. PRESENTATION OF 1993 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - J. LITCHFIELD 9. CONSIDER ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS AS FOLLOWS: - R.T. Herrera COMPANY NAME: ORDINANCE NO: AKZO CHEMICALS, INC. (BAYPORT) 93-IDA-02 FMC CORPORATION 93-IDA-19 GREIF BROS. CORPORATION 93-IDA-21 PETROLITE CORPORATION 93-IDA-31 AKZO CHEMICAL (BATTLEGROUND) 93-IDA-42 UNION CARBIDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY 93-IDA-45 10. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 94-1965) - K. Askins 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF RONALD R. GRAGG, DISTRICT 6, ON THE LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO EXPIRE MAY 30, 1996 (Ord. 94-1966) - R.T. Herrera 12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE REFUNDING FOR CERTAIN OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS (Res. 94-03) - J. Litchfield 13. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO VEHICLE LIFTS TO NOBILITY EQUIPMENT SALES - S. Gillett B. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE WITH RADIO AND INTERCOM SYSTEM TO McCOY MILLER AMBULANCE OF HOUSTON - J. Sease C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE VEHICLES TO JOE CAMP FORD TO BE USED IN THE CID DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT - B. Powell D. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR AN AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNIT TO REPLACE THE UNIT AT SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION TO BAY REFRIGERATION & A/C COMPANY - B. Jacobs 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. JOINT VENTURE WITH SAN JACINTO COLLEGE AND LA PORTE BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 15. COUNCIL ACTION 16. 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) RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON PENDING LAWSUIT(S) B. SECTION 2(G) - (PERSONNEL) MEET WITH THE CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTER(S) 17. ADJOURNMENT If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. • ~ 6252-17(a) (Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or 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 purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. Section 2(g) - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. Section 2(j) - To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 2 (r) - For the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, for the sole purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. :] • • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Robert T. Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield, Chief of Police Bobby Powell, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director of Planing Chuck Harrington, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Fire Department Secretary Kay Fox, EMS Chief Chris Osten, Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham, Fire Inspector Terri Crate, Director of Parks and Recreation Buddy Jacobs, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, Secretary to the City Manager Carol Buttler, Paramedics Robyn Gallion and Shawnita Watts Qthers Present: David Fetzer, Moss Fetzer and Pete Fisher of Moroney, Beissner & Company, Inc.; John Null, Chuck Yapel, Chris Breaux, Don Irby of Null & Associates and a number of citizens. 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Alton Porter. 3. Council considered approving minutes of Regular Meeting January 24, 1994. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve the minutes of January 24 as presented. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. Mayor Malone proclaimed February as Black History Month. Pastor and Mrs. Joe W. Lewis and Councilperson Deotis Gay received the proclamation. ~ ~ Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 2 Mayor Malone stated Council has been asked to discuss Item 12 as the next item of business. 12. Council considered resolution authorizing advance refunding for certain of the City's General Obligation and Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield introduced the City's financial advisors Mr. David Fetzer, Moss Fetzer and Pete Fisher of Moroney, Beissner & Company, Inc. Mr. Litchfield gave Council an overview of the Staff Analysis and methods involved in the General Obligation and Revenue Debt Refunding process reported in staff's recommendations. Council discussed the issues with Mr. Litchfield and Mr. David Fetzer. City Manager Robert T. Herrera made a couple of observations to the Council regarding the report. Staff's final recommendation was to proceed with the steps necessary for a successful refunding, as long as the saving to the City were within a 10$ range of the amounts presented. City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 94-03 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE REFUNDING FOR CERTAIN OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to anurove Resolution 94-03 as read by the Citv Attornev. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None The Council proceeded with the regular order of business as the Agenda stated. 5. Mayor Malone read the staff recommendation for Employee of the Quarter. The recipient was Kay Fox of the Fire Department. Fire Chief Joe Sease and EMS Chief Chris Osten presented Kay with her plaque. Council and staff congratulated Kay on her accomplishments. 6. Mayor Malone presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Wayne Anderson who resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission as the representative from District 2. Council commended Mr. Anderson for his work and dedication to the • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilperson Clarke asked Mayor Malone to read the Certificate of Appreciation presented to Mr. Ronald R. Gragq, representing District 6, Planning and Zoning Commission who also resigned. Mr. Gragg was unable to attend the meeting and Councilperson Clarke wished to have the certificate read as a matter of record. 7. Ms. Malea Webber, 10002 Quiet Hill (Fairmont Park West), La Porte, addressed Council regarding the Code of Ordinances section which refers to pigs and/or potbellied pigs, as swine, therefore placing them in a livestock category. This designation prevents Malea and other citizens from having Potbellied pigs as house pets. Malea was asking Council to review the Code of Ordinances and change the designation of a potbellied pig to domesticated exotic animal which will allow citizens to have these animals as house pets. Melea explained to Council she has allergies and this is the only form of pet she can own without enduring medical problems. Mrs. Penny Garcia, 3110 Oaken Lane, La Porte also addressed Council regarding the subject of potbellied pigs. Mrs. Garcia indicated she also has a potbellied pig which is a house pet, and she wishes to keep her pet. If the ordinance is not changed these animals will not be allowed to remain with these owners. 8. Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and Council members were given copies for their review. Mr. Litchfield introduced the members of the auditing firm of Null & Associates; Mr. John Null, Chuck Yapel, Chris Breaux and Don Irby. Mr. Litchfield reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report with Council and answered questions. Mr. Chuck Yapel of Null & Associates reported to Council of their meeting with the Audit Committee both before and after the audit was preformed. Mr. Yapel stated, " In our opinion, the general purpose financial position of the City of La Porte, Texas, as of September 30, 1993, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of it proprietary fund types for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles." Mr. Yapel thanked City staff for their assistance during the course of the audit, and he stated "Null & Associates appreciates the professional relationship • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 4 which has been developed with the City Manager, Finance Director and his staff. We are also appreciative of the opportunity to be of service to the City Council." 9. Council considered ordinances authorizing the execution of the City of La Porte of Industrial District Agreements. COMPANY NAME: ORDINANCE N0: AKZO CHEMICALS, INC. (BAYPORT) 93-IDA-02 FMC CORPORATION 93-IDA-19 GREIF BROS. CORPORATION 93-IDA-21 PETROLITE CORPORATION 93-IDA-31 AKZO CHEMICAL (BATTLEGROUND) 93-IDA-42 UNION CARBIDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY 93-IDA-45 Mayor Malone turned the meeting over to City Manager Robert T. Herrera. Mr. Herrera reviewed the six Industrial Districts Agreements to be approved tonight. He stated staff recommends entering into an Industrial District Agreement with these companies. Council will vote on the ordinances as "a one vot4 passos all agroomsnts". City Attorney Read: ORDINANCE 93-IDA-02 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH AKZO CHEMICALS, INC.; FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to authorize the execution of the Industrial District Agreements as presented. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council considered approving an ordinance calling the Regular Annual Election of the City of La Porte. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO 94-1965 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 5 BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made ~y Councilperson Cooper to agnrove Ordnance 94-1965 as read by the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. Council considered an ordinance appointing a member to fill the unexpired term of Ronald R. Gragg, District 6, on the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to Expire May 30, 1996. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 94-1966 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF RONALD R. GRAGG, DISTRICT 6, ON THE LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO EXPIRE MAY 30, 1996; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to aDnrove Ordinance 94-1966 as read b~ the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 12. Item 12 was discussed at the beginning of City Council Meeting: 13. Consent Agenda - Council considered awarding bids as follows: (A) Consider awarding bid for the replacement of two vehicle lifts to Nobility Equipment Sales; (B) Consider approving the purchase of an ambulance with radio and intercom system to McCoy Miller Ambulance of Houston; (C) Consider awarding bid for the purchase of three vehicles to Joe Camp Ford to be used in the CID division of the Police Department; (D) Consider awarding a bid for an air cooled condensing unit to replace the unit at Sylvan Beach Pavilion to Bay Refrigeration & A/C Company. • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 6 Councilperson Sutherland pulled item B and Councilperson Maxwell pulled item D for discussion. After discussion and clarification, the items were presented for a vote. Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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 Nays: None 14. Administrative Reports: City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported to Council that San Jacinto College Business Assistance Center wishes to enter into a joint venture with the City of La Porte and the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to publish a "Guide to Starting a Business in La Porte". Mr. Herrera stated staff is working on the partnership plan and will return to Council in 60 to 90 days with a proposal request for Councils approval. Assistant City Manager John Joerns gave Council an updated report on the F101 Drainage Improve Project (SPTC Railyard Crossing). Mr. Joerns stated to Council he has visited with Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County Precinct 2 in the attempt to keep the project moving forward. Mr. Joerns stated he had received a call from the Denver office of SPTC, Susan K. Grable, Manager of Public Projects, introducing herself as the new contact person for the street closing/real estate transaction. Ms. Grable said the construction agreement issue will be handled from their Denver office by Mr. Denman. Also, a Houston attorney, Huqh McCulley, will be heavily involved. Mr. Joerns stated with SPTC's renewed interest in expanding their rail storage capacity at Strang Yard he hopes the City will soon benefit from SPTC's "needs". 15. Councilpersons Gay, Maxwell, Clarke, Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. 16. Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:48 P.M. Executive Session - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2(E), (F), (G), (R), - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND ~ ~ Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 7 CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION) A. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL) RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON PENDING LAWSUIT(S) B. SECTION 2(G) - (PERSONNEL) MEET WITH THE CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTER(S) Item A. Section 2(E) - (Legal) was pulled from the executive session agenda for discussion at a later date. Council adjourned the executive session at 8:02 P.M. and returned to the Council table to reconvene the Council meeting at 8:04 P.M. No action was taken on item B. 17. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Sue Lenes, City Secretary Passed and Approved this the 28th day of February, 1994 i ~j~~z~f ~~~ ~~ Norman L. Malone, Mayor • •~ • • Office of the Mayor ., TD1I ®~~rQ~~ : African American citizens have made significant contributions throughout the years in art, politics, literature, the sciences and other fields; a-rd WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the many accomplishments of African Americans throughout the history of our nation, and WHEREAS, one of the greatest challenges facing humanity is the recognition of the oneness of manki-rd and fair publicity of each raced contributions, and WHEREAS, the churches and the citizens of the Ciry of La Porte, Texas, are joining together in the observance of Black History Month to promote the course of the brotherhood of man under God NOW, THEREFORE, t, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1994, as BLACK tIISTORY MONTH i-r the City of La Porte, and urge all citizens to -HOrk for unity of our local, national and r++orld community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and car~sed the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 14th day of February, 1994. CI'T'Y OF LA PORTE Norman L. Malone, Mayor • • r r ~ !g~ 3 "EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER" NOM/NATION FORM Employee's Name: KAY FOX Hire Date: 12-5-72 Job Title: SECRETARY II Nominated By: JOE SEASE /.rc• .~~~'~~ Department: FIRE i Yes / No YES 1. Completed six 16) month introductory period. NO 2. Any reprimands in personnel file during past twelve (12) months. YES 3. Satisfactory safety record, both vehicle and personal. YES 4. Serves as a positive role model for other employBes in regard to attitude, performance, and ability. YES 5. Performs over and above his/her regular job duties and requirements. YES 6. Has this employee been selected for "Employee of the Quarter" before? If yes, please state when. 1992 & 1993 7. For the past twelve (12) months has received the following overall score on his/her evaluation (please check one only): XX Superior Excellent Satisfactory 8. Please write a paragraph explaining why this employee is being nominated for "Employee of the Quarter". (attach supplement pages as needed) SEE ATTACHED MEMO'S Supervisor's Signature: Date: ~~ ~- ~/ TO: Employee of the Quarter Committee FROM: John C. Dunham, Assistant Fire Chief REF: Employee of the Quarter DATE: January 5, 1994 Attached please find a memo from Chris Osten, EMS Chief, recommending Kay Fox as employee of the Quarter. Kay has always been a pleasant, efficient employee, who does a very good job of handling not only the day to day secretarial duties and receptionist duties for out three divisions, but she has taken on the new EMS itemized billing. According to the City Auditor, the EMS revenues have "doubled" since last year. We feel that her hard work, and her ability to work with the customers and insurance companies has alot to do with this increase in revenues. Therefore, we feel Kay Fox has earned the honor of Employee of the Quarter. CITY OF LA PORTE EMS DIVISION INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: CHIEF SEASE/ CHIEF DUNHAM DATE: 12-20-93 FROM: CHRIS OSTEN E.M.S. CHIEF RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER I RECOMMEND MRS. KAY FOX BE NOMINATED FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER. AS OF 1-1-92 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND E.M.S. TOOK OVER AMBULANCE FILLING FROM REVENUE COLLECTIONS. EVEN WITH MRS, FOX'S MANY RESPONSIBILITIES ASSISTING THE FIRE CHIEF, ASST. FIRE CHIEF,E.M.S. CHIEF, FIRE INSPECTQR, AND FIRE MARSHALL SHE SHOWED ENTHUSIASM AND A GENUINE WILLINGNESS TO TAKE ON THIS VERY TIME CONSUMING PROJECT. SHE HAD TO LEAP.N A NEW COMPUTER PROGRAM, LEARN THE IN'S AND OUTS OF MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND INSURANCE COMPAIV`iES TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. ON MANY 0CCASIOr3S MRS. FOX HAS WC)RKED OVER WITHOUT RESERVATION OR QUESTION TO LEARN TO COLLECT MONIES OWED THE CITY Itd A I'~it;RF: TIMELY FASHIOAd. SHE TAKES TIME TO CALL THE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM FILE ON THEIR INSURANCE. SHE CALLS INSURANCE COMPANIES, MEDICARE, MEDICAID TO LEARN HOW TO FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE FORMS TO EASE THE BURDEN ON THE CITIZENS E.M.S. TRANSPORTS. I HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN HER GET EXCITED ON TRACKING DOWN FOREIGN COMPANIES WHOSE WORKERS WE HAVE TRANSPORTED. HER TENACITY IN COLLECTING MONIES AND HER ALWAYS KIND BEHAVIOR TOWARDS THE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXEMPLIFY WHAT A CITY EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE LIKE. BESIDES THE OUTSTANDING JOB SHE HAS DONE WITH E.M.S. BILLING SHE ALWAYS HAS A KIND WORD FOR EVERYONE. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ~ ~ ON HER FACE. TO ME SHE IS A GEM TO WORK WITH. MRS. FOX IS THE TYPE OF EMPLOYEE THE CITIZENS, CITY COUNCIL, CITY ADMINISTRATION, AND FIRE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF. MRS FOX'S WORK ETHIC SAVES THE CITIZENS MONEY AND SHE IS A GENUINE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS MRS. KAY FOX SHOULD BE EMPLOYEE OF THE ~~UARTER. RESPECTFULLY • CHRIS OSTEid E.M.S. CHIEF ~ ~ C~ .,~~~~ Yom .. - ... ... - ~~T~~~ ~„ ~, ~ ~. w - ... ...... :...... .._~..---_......:..:...-.....:......- ~-.....~_..:-.~:.::.:...: ... --- ~----~--~~: ~-..... ..:. .. .: .....- .... • -. ~.. ~ ~ ~ .. ~ ~ t L~tnU In U.J.A. i • MR. WAYNE ANDERSON SERVED FROM 9-24-90 TO 1-24-94 MR. RONALD R. GRAGG SERVED FROM 3-1-93 TO 2-14-94 9 DISTRICT TOTAL CONTRACTS MAILED 48 TOTAL CONTRACTS PASSED -JANUARY 10,1994 30: 93-IDA-O1 Air Products, Inc. Corporation (1 of 2) 93-IDA-03 Alphagaz, Division of Liquid Air Corporation 93-IDA-OS Arco Fipe Line Company 93-IDA-06 Aristech Chemical Corporation 93-IDA-08 Big Three Industries, Inc. 93-IDA-09 Dow Chemical Company 93-IDA-10 Drago Supply Company, Inc. 93-IDA-11 Dunn Equipment, Inc. 93-IDA-12 E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 93-IDA-13 Chusei (U.S.A.), Inc. 93-IDA-14 Eurecat U.S., Inc. 93-IDA-15 NOCS West Gulf, Inc. 93-IDA-16 Ethyl Corp. 93-IDA-17 Fairmont Supply Company 93-IDA-18 Fina Oil & Chemical Company 93-IDA-20 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 93-IDA-22 Hercules, Inc. 93-IDA-24 Solvay Interox 93-IDA-25 G eon Company 93-IDA-26 Lubrizol Corporation 93-IDA-28 Occidental Chemical Corporation 93-IDA-29 Ohmstede, Inc. 93-IDA-32 Praxair, Inc. 93-IDA-33 Primeco, Inc. D/B/A Frime Equipment Company 93-IDA-36 Revak Enterprises, Inc. 93-IDA-37 Rexene Corporation 93-IDA-39 Solvay Polymers, Inc. 93-IDA-41 Laidlaw Environmental Services (TES), Inc. 93-IDA-44 Tri-Gas, Inc. 93-IDA-48 CBSL Transportation Services, Inc. TOTAL CONTRACTS TO PASS -FEBRUARY 14,1994 6: 93-IDA-02 Akzo Chemicals, Inc. (Bayport) 93-IDA-42 Akzo Chemicals, Inc. (Deer Park) 93-IDA-19 FMC Corporation 93-IDA-21 Greif Bros. Corporation 93-IDA-31 Petrolite Corporation 93-IDA-45 Union Carbide Industrial Services Company, Inc. TOTAL # OF CONTRACTS STILL OUT 11: (Does not include Southern Ionics or Storage Warehouse Services, BUT does include separate contracts for Quantum and Battleground Water Supply and 2nd contract for Air Products (93-IDA-OI-B). • • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-02 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF AN INDIISTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH ARZO CHEMICALS, INC., FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; HARING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; 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. AKZO CHEMICALS, INC. has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-02 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE By : ~~~ ; ~, ~ ~ N rman L. Malone; Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-19 AN ORDINANCE AIITHORIZING THE E%ECIITION BY THE CITY OF LA FORTE OF AN INDIISTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH FMC CORPORATION, FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANIIARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; HARING VARIOIIS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SIIBJECT; 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 FORTE: Section 1. FMC CORPORATION has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-19 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE ~~ By : ~; / No an L. a on , Mayor ATTEST: .,c.~-~_ oC-C~~ Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA FORTE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH GREIF BROS. CORPORATION, FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; 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 FORTE: Section 1. GREIF BROS. CORPORATION has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, .approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-21 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE By : ~ i~ ~i No an L' . al ne, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPRO D: // ~~i Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-31 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECIITION BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF AN INDIISTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH PETROLITE CORPORATION, FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; HARING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; 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. PETROLITE CORPORATION has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-31 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE By : ~ ,~ /~ N an L. e, .Mayor ATTEST: C~~ Sue Lenes, City Secretary City Attorney • • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-42 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE E%ECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA FORTE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH ARZO CHEMICALS, INC., FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANIIARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; HARING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; 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 FORTE: Section 1. AKZO CHEMICALS, INC. has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. • • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-42 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE j ,~ By : ~ ~ N an L. Malo e, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: G~ Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-45 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF LA FORTE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH UNION CARBIDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC., FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000; HARING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SIIBJECT; 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 FORTE: Section 1. UNION CARBIDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC. has executed an industrial district agreement with the City of La Porte, for the term commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Secretary, and the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of La Porte, the industrial district agreement with the corporation named in Section 1 hereof. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. ORDINANCE NO. 93-IDA-45 PAGE 2 Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE Norman L. on , Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary City Attorney /o ~.- - _- . • • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CALLING A RIIN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. An election shall be held within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the 7th day of May, 1994, such day being the first Saturday in May, 1994, between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) P.M., for the purpose of electing the following City officials: Mayor, for a 3 year term Councilperson--District 2, for a 3 year term Councilperson--District 3, for a 3 year term A run-off election, if necessary, shall be held on June 4, 1994, between the same hours. Section 2. Said election shall be held at each of the following voting places within said City, and the following named persons are hereby appointed as officers of said election, to-wit: Election Precinct #1 Polling Place: Lomax Elementary School 10615 North Avenue "L" La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE westerly along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Big Island Slough; THENCE northerly along Big Island Slough to north boundary of Creekmont Subdivision; THENCE west along north boundary of Creelanont Subdivision to Underwood Road; THENCE north along Underwood Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; ., .. • • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Paqe 2 THENCE southeasterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, following a curve to the south, and continuing in a southerly direction along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to Spencer Highway (West Main Street), to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Leon Waters Barbara Womack Presiding Judge Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #2 Polling Place: Baker School Cafetorium West Main Street and Underwood Road La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Big Island Slough and Fairmont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the east boundary line of the one .hundred forty one (141) acre San Jacinto Junior College Site, same being the west boundary line of the former College View M.U.D. as described in Article 8280-381, V.A.T.S.; THENCE northerly along the west boundary line, and a northerly projection thereof, of said (College View M.U.D.) to Spencer Highway (West Main); THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to the center line of Myrtle Creek Drive; THENCE south along Myrtle Creek Drive to Cedarmont Drive; THENCE southerly along Cedarmont Drive to its intersection with the westerly projection of the rear lot lines of Block 17 in Fairmont Park West Section One; THENCE southeasterly along the rear lot lines of Block 17 in Fairmont Park West Section One, passing through Parkmont Drive and following the rear lot line of Block 18 of Fairmont Park West Section Two, to Quiet Hill Road; THENCE westerly along Quiet Hill Road to Willmont Road; THENCE southerly along Willmont Road to its intersection with the westerly projection of the rear lot line of Block 35 in Fairmont Park West Section Two; THENCE easterly along the rear lot lines of Block 35 in Fairmont Park West Section Two to the center line of Roseberry Drive; • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 3 THENCE northerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to the center line of Hillridge Road; THENCE easterly along the center line of Hillridge Road to the center line of Big Island Slough; THENCE southerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to the intersection of Fairmont Parkway, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Inge Browder Presiding Judge Karen Barnhill Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #3 Polling Place: Rizzuto Elementary School 3201 Farrington Boulevard La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of an Exxon Pipeline Easement and Fairmont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to center line of Big Island Slough; THENCE northerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to the center line of Hillridge Road; THENCE westerly along Hillridge Road to the center line of Roseberry Drive; THENCE southerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to the intersection with the easterly projection of the rear lot line of Block 35 in Fairmont Park West Section Two; THENCE westerly along the rear lot line of Block 35 in Fairmont Park Section Two to the center line of Willmont Road; THENCE northerly along the center line of Willmont Road to the center line of Quiet Hill Road; THENCE easterly along the center line of Quiet Hill Road to the intersection of the southeasterly projection of the rear lot line of Block 18 in Fairmont Park West Section Two; THENCE northwesterly along the rear lot line of Block 18 in Fairmont Park West Section Two, passing through Parkmont Drive and becoming the rear lot line of Block I7 Fairmont Park West Section One to Cedarmont Drive; • THENCE northerly along Cedarmont Drive to Myrtle Creek Drive; • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 4 THENCE northerly along Myrtle Creek Drive to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE west along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Underwood Road; THENCE north along Underwood Road to the north boundary of the Creekmont Subdivision; THENCE east along the north boundary of the Creekmont Subdivision to Big Island Slough; THENCE southerly along Big Island Slough to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to an Exxon Pipeline Easement; THENCE southerly along an Exxon Pipeline Easement to Fairmont Parkway, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Paula Rizzuto Presiding Judge '_l~Iarv Lee Hamm Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #4 Polling Place: Dewalt Special Services Center Madison and North 6th Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of North Broadway Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; THENCE south along North Broadway Street to Barbour's Cut Boulevard; THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to North Brownell Avenue; THENCE south along_North Brownell Avenue to East Madison Street; THENCE east along East Madison Street to North Holmes Avenue; THENCE southerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Main Street; THENCE westerly along East Main Street to South Broadway Street; THENCE south along South Broadway Street to West "A" Street; • • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 5 THENCE west along West "A" Street to State Highway 146; THENCE south along State Highway 146 to West "B" Street; THENCE west along West "B" Street to South 13th Street; THENCE south along South 13th Street to West "E" Street; THENCE west along West "E" Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; THENCE north along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, following a curve to the east of said railroad tracks; THENCE easterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to North Broadway Street, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Pauline Lewis ~ presiding Judge Francis Jordon Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #5 Polling Place: La Porte Senior High School 301 East Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: TRACT I BEGINNING at the intersection of Barbour's Cut Boulevard and North Brownell Avenue; THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to Donaldson Avenue; THENCE southeasterly along Donaldson Avenue to the shoreline of Galveston Bay; THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the north city limit line of Shoreacres, (or the south line of Tract I ) THENCE west along the north city limit line of Shoreacres (or the south line of Tract I) to South Broadway Street (pld Highway 146); THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to East Main ..Street; THENCE easterly along East Main Street to North Holmes Avenue; • THENCE northerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Madison Street; • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 6 THENCE west along East Madison Street to North Brownell Avenue; THENCE north along North Brownell Avenue to Barbour's Cut Boulevard, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT II BEGINNING at the intersection of South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) and the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or the north line of Tract II); THENCE easterly along the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or the north line of Tract II) to the shoreline of Galveston Bay; THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the south city limit line of La Porte (or the south line of Tract II) ; THENCE westerly along the south city limit line of La Porte (or the south line of Tract II) to South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146); THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or the north line of Tract II) to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Cathy Emerick Presiding Judge Herman Bermes Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #6 Polling Place: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of West "A" Street and South Broadway Street; THENCE south along South Broadway Street to the south city limit line of La Porte; THENCE west along the south city limit line of La Porte to the west right-of-way line of State Highway 146; THENCE northeasterly along the west right-of-way line of State Highway 146 to McCabe Road; THENCE west along McCabe Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; • • • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 7 THENCE north along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to Fairmont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the Humble Pipeline Company right-of-way; THENCE northeasterly along the Humble Pipeline Company right- of-way to West Main Street; THENCE east along West Main Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; THENCE south along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to West "E" Street; THENCE east along West "E" Street to South 13th Street; THENCE north along South 13th Street to West "B" Street; THENCE east along West "B" Street to State Highway 146; THENCE north along State Highway 146 to West "A" Street; THENCE east along West "A" Street to South Broadway Street and the POINT OF BEGINNING. Election Officials: Shirley Farkas Louise Zoller Presiding Judge Alternate Presiding Judge Early Votinq Place: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Section 3. Voting at said election, including early voting, shall be by the use of voting machines, and the ballots of said election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended. Section 4. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby created to process Early Voting results for the election and the runoff election, if necessary. Charlotte Boudreaux is appointed Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board. At least two (2) other members of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be appointed by the Presiding Judge, in the same manner as the precinct election clerks. ORDINANCE NO. g4. 1965 Page 8 Early Voting by personal appearance shall begin on the 20th day and shall continue through the 4th day preceding the day of election. Early Voting by mail shall begin on the 45th day preceding the date of the election, or as soon thereafter as ballots are available, and shall continue until seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. on election day. Early Voting shall be conducted by a clerk for Early Voting, namely, Cherie Black and the place at which the Early Voting shall be conducted is designated as the La Porte City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, to which address ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be mailed. Early Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted on the weekdays of the early voting period and during the hours that the City Secretary's main business office is regularly open for business. Section 5. The Council Conference Room of the La Porte City Hall is hereby designated as the Central Counting Station to receive all ballots cast at said election, and Sue Lenes is hereby appointed the Presiding Judge for said Central Counting Station. Said Judge shall appoint any clerks necessary to assist in receiving ballots and other records and in performing the other duties of said Judge in this regard. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the necessary electronic tabulating equipment, to arrange for the testing thereof as provided by law and to employ a duly qualified manager and a duly qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the duties respectively imposed on them by law with respect to the processing and tabulation of ballots at the Central Counting Station. • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 C~ Page 9 Section 6. That all election materials including notice of the election, ballots, instruction cards, affidavits and other forms which voters may be required to sign and all early voting materials shall be printed in both English and Spanish, or Spanish translations thereof shall be made available in the circumstances permitted and in the manner required by law. Section 7. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte shall forthwith issue Notice of said election by causing a substantial copy of this Ordinance to be published one time in the BAYSHORE SUN, which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of general circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said election. Section 8. Upon a candidate tendering his application on the form prescribed, the City Secretary shall furnish to such candidate all information relative to the qualifications for the office being sought; the method of placing the candidate's name on the ballot; the amount of the required filing fee; and any other pertinent information concerning said election. Section 9. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson must be a resident elector of the City. Each candidate for the office of District Councilperson must also be a resident of the district for which he files. Section l0. The deadline for a candidate to make application to have his name appear upon the ballot for such election, is hereby designated and established as 5:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday March 23, 1994. No application shall be accepted for filing prior to February 21, 1994. The filing fee for each candidate for the office of Councilperson is hereby established as Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The filing fee for each candidate for the office of Mayor is hereby ~. • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Paqe 10 established as One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The filing fees shall be used to defray the cost of the election, and said fees shall be prorated and any surplus shall be refunded to said candidates. As an alternative to paying a filing fee, a candidate may obtain a place on the ballot by filing a petition as provided for in City of La Porte Home Rule Charter, Article 2.04 c.3. Section 11. Said election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of La Porte, and the general election laws of the State of Texas governing general and municipal elections, so far as same may be applicable thereto. Section 12. Immediately after said election, the officers holding the same shall make and deliver the returns of the results thereof and the accompanying records for use in the official canvass to the City Council of the City of La Porte, and the City Council shall canvass said returns at the earliest practicable time, and shall, immediately after canvassing the returns, declare the results of the election. The Mayor shall immediately thereafter deliver to the candidate for whom the majority of votes has been polled for each respective office, a certificate of election. Such elected officials shall assume their duties within ten (10) days thereafter, Sundays, excluded, upon their taking the oath of office. Section 13. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this Ordinance has been separately considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been separately passed without any other provision, and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone. • ORDINANCE NO. 94- 1965 Page 11 Section 14. This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Section 15. 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. - PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of February, 1994. ATTEST: Sue~~ Ci Secretar Y Y APP~t{3VED ~ _ / Knox W. Asklns, City Att ney U CIT OF LA PORTE ;' BY : - N rman Ma[ a ay r • • DECRITO NO. 94-1965 UN DECRETO QUE ORDENA LA ELECCION REGULAR ANUAL DE LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE; ORDENA ELECCIONES FINALES CUANDO SEA NECESARIO; DESIGNANDO LOS DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y LUGARES DE VOTACION; PROVEE PARA EL USO DE MAQUINAS DE VOTACION; NOMBRA OFICIALES DE LA ELECCION; PROVEE MEDIOS Y FECHAS PARA VOTACION TEMPRANA; PROVEE UNA PIZARRA DONDE SE ANUNCIE LOS RESULTADOS DE LAS VOTACIONES TEMPRANAS; PROVEE LOS RESULTADOS E INTERPRETACION DE LOS VOTOS DE DICHA ELECCION; PROVEE NOTIFICACIONES; PROVEE FECHAS LIMITES Y COSTO DE REGISTRO DE CANDIDATOS; PROVEE UNA CLAUSULA DE AHORRO; ASEGURA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON LA LEY DE ASAMBLEA DE LIBRE ACCESO; Y PROVEE LA FECHA EN LA CUAL TENDRA EFECTO. SEA DECRETADO POR EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE: Seccion 1. Una eleccion se llevara a Cabo dentro de los limites incorporados de la ciudad de La Porte, Texas, el 7 de Mayo de 1994, dicho dia siendo el primer Sabado de Mayo de 1994, entre las siete de la manana (7.00 A.M.) y las siete de la noche (7:00 P.M.); con el proposito de elegir los siguientes funcionarios de la Ciudad: Consejero Municipal General - Alcalde, por un termino de 3 anos Consejero - Distrito 2, por un termino de 3 anos Consejero - Distrito 3, por un termino de 3 anos Si es necesario, elecciones finales se llevaran acabo el 4 de Junio de 1994, durante las mismas horas. Seccion 2. Dichas elecciones seran llevadas a cabo en los siguientes lugares de votaciones de dicha ciudad, y las siguientes personas son nombradas oficiales de dicha eleccion, es decir: Distrito Electoral ~ 1 Lugar de Votacion: Lomax Elementary School 10615 North Avenue "L" La Porte, Texas 77571 ' • • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 2 Limites: Comenzando en la interseccion de las lineas del tren Southern Pacific y Spencer Highway (West Main Street); Desde alli al oeste, a to largo de la Spencer Highway (West Main Street) a Biq Island Slough; Desde alli al norte, a to largo de sobre Big Island Slough al limite norte de la Subdivicion de Creekmont; Desde alli al oeste sobre el limite norte de la Subdivicion de Creekmont hasty Underwood Road; Desde el norte sobre Underwood Road hasty las lineas del tren Southern Pacific (Southern Pacific Railroad Track); Desde alli hacia el sureste a to largo las lineas del tren Southern Pacific siguiendo la curvy hacia el sur y continuando en direccion al sur a to largo de las lineas del tren Southern Pacific hasty Spencer Highway (West Main Street), hasty el punto del COMIENZO. Oficiales Electorales: Leon Waters Juez que precide Barbara Womack Juez Suplente Distrito Electoral ;~ 2 Lugar de Votacion: Baker School Cafetorium West Main Street and Underwood Road La Porte, Texas 77571 Limites: COMENZANDO en la interseccion de la lines central de Big Island Slough y Fairmont Parkway; ' • • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 3 Desde el oeste sobre Fairmont Parkway hacia el limite este de los 141 acres del San Jacinto Junior College, siendo este mismo el limite del oeste del que era College View M.U.D., como to describe el articulo 8280-381, V.A.T.S. Desde alli hacia el norte a to largo de la lines limite al oeste, y de la parte norte de la proyeccion de esta, de dicho (College View M.U.D) hasta Spencer Highway (West Main); Desde alli al este a to largo de Spencer Highway (West Main Street) hasta la lines centrica de Myrtle Creek Drive; Desde alli al sur a to largo de Myrtle Creek Drive hasta Cedarmont Drive; Desde alli al sur sobre Cedarmont Drive hasta su interseccion con la proyeccion del oeste de las lineas traceras de los lotes de la cuadra 17 en Fairmont Park West Seccion Uno; Desde alli hacia el sureste a to largo de las lineas traceras de la cuadra 17 en Fairmont Park West Seccion Uno, pasando por Parkmont Drive y siguiendo las lineas traceras de la cuadra 18 de Fairmont Park West Seccion dos, hasta Quiet Hill Road; Desde alli al oeste sobre Quiet Hill Road a Willmont Road; Desde alli al sur sobre Willmont Road a su interseccion con la proyeccion del oeste de las lineas traceras de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park West Seccion dos; Desde alli al este sobre las lineas traceras de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park West, Seccion dos hacia la lines central de Roseberry Drive; Desde alli al lado norte sobre la lines central de Roseberry Drive hacia la lines central de Hillridge Road; Desde alli al lado este sobre la lines central de Hillridge Road hacia la lines central de Big Island Slough; Desde alli al sur sobre la lines central de Big Island Slough a la interseccion de Fairmont Parkway, hasta el punto del COMIENZO. Oficiales Electorales: Inge Browder - Juez que precide Karen Barnhill - Juez Suplente • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 4 Distrito Electoral # 3 Lugar de votacion: Rizzuto Elementary School 3201 Farrington Boulevard La Porte, Texas 77571 Limites: COMENZANDO en la interseccion del derecho de peso de la tuberia de Exxon y Fairmont Parkway; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de Fairmont Parkway haste la lines central de Big Island Slough; Desde el norte a to largo de la lines central de Big Island Slough haste la lines central de Hillridge Road; Hacia el oeste sobre Hillridge Road haste la lines central de Roseberry Drive; Hacia el lado sur a to largo de la lines central de Roseberry Drive haste la interseccion con la proyeccion del este de la lines tracers de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park West Seccion dos; Desde el oeste a to largo de la lines tracers de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park Seccion dos, haste la lines central de Willmont Road; Hacia el lado norte a to largo de la lines central de Willmont Road, haste la lines central de Quiet Hill Road; Desde el lado oeste a to largo de la lines central de Ouiet Hill Road haste la interseccion de la proyeccion del sureste de la lines tracers de la cuadra 18 en Fairmont Park West Seccion dos; Desde el noroeste a to largo de la lines tracers de la cuadra 18 en Fairmont Park West Seccion dos, pasando por Parkmont Drive y convirtiendose en la lines tracers de la cuadra 17 Fairmont Park West Seccion uno haste Cedarmont Drive; Desde el norte a to largo de Cedarmont Drive haste Myrtle Creek Drive; Desde el norte a to largo de Myrtle Creek Drive haste Spencer Highway (West Main Street); • • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 5 Desde el oeste a to largo de Spencer Highway (west Main Street) haste Underwood Road; Desde el norte sobre Underwood Road al limite norte de la subdivicion de Creekmont; Del limite este a to largo del limite norte de la subdivicion de Creekmont haste Big Island Slough; Desde el sur a to largo de Big Island Slough haste Spencer Highway (West Main Street); Desde alli al sur a to largo del derecho de peso de la tuberia de Exxon haste Fairmont Parkway, haste el punto del COMIENZO. Oficiales Electorales: Paula Rizzuto - Juez que Precide Mary Lee Hamm - Juez Suplente Distrito Electoral # 4 Lugar de votacion: Dewalt Special Services Center Madison and North 6th Street La Porte, Texas 77571 LIMITES: COMENZANDO en la interseccion de North Broadway Street y las lineas del tren Southern Pacific; Desde alli al sur a to largo de North Broadway Street a Barbour's Cut Boulevard; Desde alli al sur a to largo de Barbour's Cut Boulevard a North Brownell Avenue; Desde alli al sur a to largo de North Brownell Avenue a East Madison Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de East Madison Street a North Holmes Avenue; • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 6 Desde alli al sur a to largo de North Holmes Avenue al East Main Street; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de East Main Street a West "A" Street; Desde alli al sur a to largo de South Broadway Street a West "A" Street; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de West "A" Street a State Highway 146; Desde alli al sur a to largo de State Highway 146 a West "B" Street; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de West "B" Street a South 13 Street; Desde alli al sur a to largo de South 13 Street a West "E" Street; Desde alli al oeste sobre West "E" Street hasta las lineas del tren Southern Pacific; Desde alli al norte a to largo de las lineas de tren Southern Pacific, siguiendo la curva al este de dichas lineas de tren; Desde alli al este a to largo de las lines de tren Southern Pacific hasta North Broadway Street, al punto del COMIENZO. Oficiales de Electorales: Pauline Lewis - Juez que precide Francis Jordon - Juez suplente Distrito Electoral ,~ 5 Lugar de votacion: La Porte Senior High School 301 East Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 • • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 7 Limites: ZONA I COMENZANDO en la interseccion de Harbour's Cut Boulevard y North Brownell Avenue; Desde alli al este a to largo de Harbour's Cut Boulevard hasta Donaldson Avenue; Desde alli al sureste a to largo de Donaldson Avenue hasta la lines costera de Galveston Bay; Desde alli al sur a to largo de la lines costera de Galveston Bay a la lines norte del limite de la ciudad de Shoreacres, (o la lines sur de la Zona I); Desde alli al oeste a to largo del limite norte de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o en la lines sur de la Zona I) al South Broadway Street (que fue, Highway 146); Desde alli al norte a to largo de South Broadway Street (que fue Highway 146) a East Main Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de East Main Street a North Holmes Avenue; Desde alli al norte a to largo de North Holmes Avenue hasta East Madison Street; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de East Madison Street hasta North Brownell Avenue; Desde alli al norte a to largo de North Brownell Avenue hasta Harbour's Cut Boulevard, hasta el punto del COMIENZO ZONA II COMENZANDO en la interseccion del South Broadway Street (que fue Highway 146) y el limite sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o la lines norte de la Zona II); Desde alli al este a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o la lines norte de la Zona II) a la lines costera de Galveston Bay; Desde alli al sur a to largo de la lines costera de Galveston Bay hasta el limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte (o la lines sur de la Zona II); • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 8 • Desde alli al oeste a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte (o la lines sur de la Zona II) hasta South Broadway Street (que fue, Hiqhway 146); Desde alli al norte a to largo de South Broadway Street (que fue, Hiqhway 146) hasta el sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o la lines norte de la Zona II) al punto del COMIENZO. Oficiales Electorales: Kathy Emrick - Juez que precide Herman H. Berges - Juez Suplente Distrito Electoral ~ 6 Lugar de Votacion: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Limites: COMENZANDO con la interseccion de West "A" Street y South Broadway street; Desde alli al sur a to largo de South Broadway Street hasta el limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte; Desde alli al oeste a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte hasta el oeste de la lines del derecho de via de State Highway 146; Desde alli al lado noreste a to largo del este de la lines del derecho de via de State Highway 146 a McCabe Road; Desde alli al oeste a to largo de McCabe Road hasta las lineas de tren Southern Pacific; Desde alli al norte a to largo de las lineas de tren Southern Pacific hasta Fairmont Parkway; Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 9 • Desde alli al este a to largo de Fairmont Parkway hasta el derecho de via de Humble Pipeline Company; Desde alli al noreste a to largo del derecho de via de Humble Pipeline Company hasta West Main Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de West Main Street hasta las lineas del tren Southern Pacific; Desde alli al sur a to largo de las lineas de tren Southern Pacific hasta West "E" Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de West "E" Street hasta South 13th Street; Desde alli al norte a to largo de South 13th Street hasta West "B" Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de West "B" Street hasta State Highway 146; Desde alli al norte a to largo de State Highway 146 hasta West "A" Street; Desde alli al este a to largo de West "A" Street a South Broadway Street hasta el punto del COMIENZO Oficiales Electorales: Shirley Farkas - Juez que precide Louise Zoller - Juez Suplente Lugares de Votacion Temprana: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte,Texas 77571 Seccion 3. La votacion en dicha eleccion, incluyendo la Votacion Temprana, sera con el use de maquinas de votacion, y la papeleta de votacion de dicha eleccion, sera conforme el Codigo Electoral de Texas, a como ha sido enmendado. Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 10 Seccion 4. Una junta de Votacion Temprana es creada para procesar los resultados de less elecciones de votacion temprana y si fuera necesario para votaciones finales. Charlotte Boudreaux, es nombrada Como la Juez que Precide la Votacion Temprana. Por to menos otros dos miembros de la junta seran nombrados por el Juez que precide, y en la misma manera como asistente de eleccion del distrito electoral. Votaciones tempranas en persona comenzaran el dia numero 20 y continuaran hasta el dia cuarto de la eleccion. Votaciones tempranas por correo comenzaran el dia 45 precediendo la fecha de eleccion y continuaran hasta less siete de la noche (7:00 P.M.) el dia de la eleccion. Votaciones tempranas seran conducidas por la secretaries de Votaciones Tempranas, Cherie Black, y el lugar en el cual less Votaciones Tempranas seran conducidas es designado como La Porte City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,Texas, a cuya direccion less aplicaciones para less papeletas de votacion y la votacion hecha por correo podran ser enviadas. Votaciones tempranas hechas en persona seran conducidas en los digs designados para votaciones tempranas durante less horas que la oficina principal de negocios de la Secretaries de la Ciudad se encuentre abieta al publico. Seccion 5. E1 cuarto de conferencia del consejo de la ciudad de La Porte, esta aqui designado como la Estacion Central de Contaduria para recibir todas less papeletas de votacion de dicha eleccion, y Sue Lenes es nombrada como el Juez que precide dicha Estacion Central de Contaduria. Dicho Juez nombrara cualquier asistente para ayudar a recibir less papeletas de votacion y otros records, y podra ejecutar otros trabajos delegados por dicho Juez concernientes con dicho proyecto. E1 administrador de la ciudad esta autorizado a obtener o hacer que se obtenga el equipo electronico de tabular necesario, de ordenar la prueba de alli en adelante como es proveido por la ley y de emplear un administrador calificado y a un supervisor de tabulacion calificado para desempenar sus deberes respectivamente impuestos por la ley con repecto al proceso y tabulacion de papeletas de votacion en la Estacion Central de Contabilidad. Seccion 6. Que todo el material de eleccion incluyendo aviso de eleccion, papeletas de votacion, tarjetas de instrucciones, juramentos y otras formas que requieran que el votante sea requerido a firmar y todo el material para la votacion temprana seran impresas en Ingles y Espanol, o la traduccion del Espanol sera disponible en less circumstancias permitidas y en la manera que to requiere la ley. Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina it Seccion 7. E1 Secretario de la Ciudad de La Porte emitira enseguida un aviso de dicha elecion al hater que una copia verdadera de este Decreto seam publicadas una vez en el BAYSHORE SUN, el cual se ha encontrado y confirmado ser un Periodico de circulation general de dicha Ciudad, no menos de diez (10) digs o mas de trienta (30) digs antes de la fecha de dicha eleccion. Seccion 8. Al entregar el candidato su aplicacion en la forma prescrita, el Secretario de la ciudad, dara a dicho candidato toda la information necesaria para la calificacion de puesto que se esta buscando; el metodo de colocar el Hombre del candidato en las papeletas de votacion; la cantidad de dinero requerido para registrarse; y cualquier otra information necesaria que tenga que ver con la eleccion. Seccion 9. Cads candidato para el puesto de Alcalde y Consejero debera de ser un residente votante de la ciudad. Cada candidato para el puesto de Consejero de Distrito, tambien debera de ser residente del distrito por el cual se esta registrando. Seccion 10. La fecha de vencimiento para que el candidato hags su aplicacion, para que su nombre aparezca en las papeletas de votacion, esta aqui designada y establecida ser a las 5:00 P.M. (cinco de la tarde), miercoles 23 de marzo de 1994. No aplicacion sera aceptada para registrarse antes del 21 de febrero de 1994. E1 precio del registro para cada candidato para consejero esta establecido que sera de $50.00 (cincuenta dolares). La quota de registro para candidato para la oficina del Alcalde eats establecida a $100.00 (cien dolares). Este dinero sera usado para costear los gastos de la eleccion, y dicho precio sera prorrateado y si hay sobrante sera regresado a dichos candidatos. Como alternativa para pagar el registro, el candidato puede obtener un lugar en la papeleta de votacion al llenar una petition proveida por la carts constitutional del gobierno propio de la Ciudad de La Porte, Articulo 2.04 c.3. Seccion il. Dicha eleccion sera llevada a cabo de acuerdo con las proviciones de la carts constitutional de La Ciudad de La Porte, y las leyes de las elecciones generales del Estado de Texas de gobernando elecciones generales y elecciones municipales, siempre y cuando esto sea aplicable a ello. Seccion 12. Inmediatamente despues de dichos elecciones, el oficial encargado hara la entrega de los resultados y de los records acompanantes para el use de una encuesta oficial del consejo municipal de la Ciudad de La Porte; y el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad interpretara dichos resultados to mas pronto posible, a inmediatamente despues de haberlos interpretado, declararan los resultados de la eleccion. E1 Alcalde inmediatamente le entregara al candidato por el cual la mayoria han votado para cada puesto, un certificado de eleccion. Dicho oficial elegido asumira sus responsabilidades en los siguientes diez (l0) dias, excluyendo el domingo, al haber recibido juramento al asumir el cargo. • • Decreto No. 94-1965, Pagina 12 Seccion 13. Toda y cads provicion, parrafo, oracion y clausula de este Decreto, ha sido considerado separadamente y aprovado por el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de La Porte, Texas y cada dicha provision pudo haber sido aprobada separadamente sin ninguna otra provision, y si alguna provision de aqui en adelante no sea efectiva, invalida inconstitucional, por cualguier motivo, no impedira o afectara el resto de la provicion, o ninguna otra parte, pero la parte valida sera enforzada Como si hubiese sido aprovada separadamente. Seccion 14. Este Decreto estara en efecto inmediatamente al ser aprovado. Seccion 15. E1 Consejo Municipal encuentra, determina, recita, y declara que un aviso por escrito con la fecha, Nora, lugar y objeto de esta reunion del Consejo municipal, foe puesta en un lugar conveniente para el publico en la Municipalidad de la Ciudad con el tiempo requerido por la ley precediendo esta reunion, Como to es requerido por la Ley de Asamblea de Libre Acceso, Articulo 6252 -17, anotado por la Revicion de Estatutos Civiles de Texas, y que esta asamblea ha sido abierta al publico todo el tiempo que es requerido por la ley durante el coal este decreto y cualquier otro asunto haya sido discutido, considerado y formalmente aceptado. E1 Consejo Municipal ratifica, aprueba, y confirma dichos avisos por escrito y el contenido de anunciarlo de alli en adelante. ACEPTADO Y APROVADO este dia 14 de febrero de 1994. CIIIDAD DE LA PORTE Orman Malone,t ca~de TESTIFICA: s/Sue Lenes, Secretaria de la Ciudad APROVADO POR: ' s/Knox W. Askins, Abogado de la Ciudad • // • • ORDINANCE NO. 94-1966 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF RONALD R. GRAGG, DISTRICT 6, ON THE LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO EXPIRE MAY 30, 1996; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the appoints MARGARET "MAGGIE" ANDERSON to the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning unexpired term of Ronald R. Graqg, said 1996, or until a successor shall have qualified. City of La Porte hereby represent District 6, on Commission, to fill the term to expire May 30, peen duly appointed and Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statues Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect an be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of February, 1994. CITY OF LA PORTE ~i % Ndrman L." Malo~i4e, ~ 1~tayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary AP/~D: i C'(~ , Knox W. Askins, City Attorney FEB 3 '94 4:t1 FROH CONSTRN20'S FIRM PAGE 82 • MARGARET 'HAGGIS" ANDEt~St]N CPC 909 GARbEN WALK LA PdRTE, TEX 77571 471-1116 HOME Q79~9$98 WOR!{ EDUCArzoN= E3ACHELOR OE sczENCE, 1969 UNIVERSITY OP HOUSTON LEE JUNIOR COLLEGE, I9b3 BpYTOWN,•TEXAS LA PORTS HIGH SCHOOL, 1961 _. LA PORTS, TEX . CERTIFIEh RERSONNEL CON~,UL..TANT, CPC. 19$S~ _. COMMUNITY/CIVxC _ I1~tVOLVEMENT _LA POR7E HULL~70G B44STER CLUB ., .yr.,.~:....:__......~~....v."......::..~....._ _ ._ _.--: ,. .,._.. ,.1994..:_... .~.,.. ~.~z.....;.._~...____..~....._ ..~_..~._._ ..._.~.,.,,..__. 2nd VICE P~tES~~iENT`; ``~'9~2= '.F LA PORTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER, 1993 LA PORTS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONtALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. 1993-1994 BAYPOINT TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION $OARD MEMBER, 1993-1994 U_S. PpSTAI. CUSTOMER ADVISORY COUNSEL MEMBER, 1993-1994 MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION MEMBER, 1993-1994 SPECIAL., PROJECT VO~.UNTEER HARBOURS CUT SEAFARER CENTER, 1993-1994 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO HAR B 0 COMMITTEE PERSON, 20 YEARS WORK HISTORY ~ CONSTAlY70'S PROMOTIONS -- 1994 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT • LA PORTS , TEXAS MAIN SHOE STORE - 1993-1994 MANAGER' .- 1.A FORTE , TEXAS MW & ASSOCIATES - 1982-1992 EXECUTIVE R€CRUITER/OWNER 5AN ANTONIO, TEXAS BROWN & ROOT, INC - 6 YEARa PAYROLL SUP€RVI54R, BENEFITS COORDINATOR, & F~El.O C05T COORDINATOR HOUSTON, TEXAS HOBBIES: VOL,UNTEEf~ING! ~ ~ /~, i ~ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM AGENDA DATE Februarv 14, 1994 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield. Finance _ REPORT; X RESOLUTION; ORDINANCE; EXHIBITS: SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The recent decline in short term interest rates has finally impacted the long term rates to the point where it would be advantageous for the City to refund a portion of its debt. The City currently has debt that has an average interest rate of about 6.78. City Staff and the City's Financial Advisors believe that we can refinance this debt and obtain interest rates that average more than 28 lower than the 6.78 we have now. Attached is a resolution that will give staff direction to begin the process of refunding the debt. Once this resolution is approved, we will take the necessary steps to refund the debt. The result of our process will be to obtain bids for debt that will replace the old debt, which will be defeased. After these bids are received, the City Council will have final approval of the refunding. The attached resolution references a letter that will be delivered during the council meeting on Monday. It will be reviewed in detail with the Council at Monday's meeting. A successful refunding will save the City several hundred thousand dollars in future debt service. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve resolution authorizing the refunding process to begin. FUND ACCT NUM: FUNDS AVAILABLE: APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ROBERT T HERRERA CITY MANAGER DATE RESOLUTION NO. 94- 03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE REFUNDING FOR CERTAIN OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. The City's fiscal agents, Moroney, Beissner & Co., Inc., and City Staff, are authorized and directed to take all necessary steps for the issuance of advance refunding for certain of the City's 1968, 1970, 1986, 1989, 1990 and 1991 general obligation bonds and the City's 1990 and 1991 water and sewer revenue bonds, all as more particularly set forth in a letter dated February 14, 1994, from the City's fiscal agents, which is attached to this resolution and made a part hereof. 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 of La Porte, Texas for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the open meetings law, article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed and approved this the 14th day of February, 1994. Co, ty of Harris, Texas ~' Mayor Norm n M lone ATTEST: City. Secretary Sue Lenes • GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE DEBT REFUNDING STAFF ANALYSIS FEBRUARY 14, 1994 • • TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Description 1 Refunding Overview 2 Net Present Value of Savings for Potential Refundings 3 Average Bond Life on Refunded Debt 4 Savings Analysis - G O Bonds - Level Annual Savings 5 Savings Analysis - G O Bonds - Future Savings 6 Projected Expenditures for G O Bond Refunding 7 G O Bond - Projected Days of Working Capital 8 Savings Analysis - Revenue Bonds - Level Annual Savings 9 Savings Analysis - Revenue Bonds - Future Savings 10 Projected Expenses for Revenue Bond Refunding 11 Revenue Bond - Projected Days of Working Capital 12 Summary and Recommendation • • Refunding Overview The process of refunding involves borrowing money at today's interest rates and using the proceeds to pay off old debt that was borrowed at higher interest rates. The money that is borrowed today is placed in an escrow fund and is used to pay the old debt as it matures. Once this even occurs, the old debt is considered defeased and is no longer the responsibility of the issuing agency. The primary advantage of refunding debt is to lower the amount of payments that are needed to service or pay for debt. When you refund debt, there are three general methods of realizing your savings. Each is described below: Savings up Front - Under this method, the debt service requirements for the first four or five years are lower under the new issue that they were under the old issues. The later years remain relatively unchanged. The present value impact of a refunding of this method is nearer the actual savings than the other methods. Level Annual Savings - Under this method, the debt service requirements for each year of the refunding is proportionally smaller than under the old issue. The present value impact of a refunding of this method is between then other two methods. Future Savings - Under this method, the debt service for the early years of the new issue is greater than the old issues. The payment of the debt is accelerated and the average life is shortened. The present value impact of a refunding of this method is normally larger than the other two methods because the debt is retired sooner. In 1991, the City refunded its General Obligation Issues using the Level Annual Savings method and its Revenue Issues using the Savings Up Front method. At the time, those best fit the cash flows of the City. At the present time, staff recommends the Future Savincts method be utilized for both the General Obligation and Revenue Refunding issues. The following pages present analysis and comparisons of the Level Annual Savings and the Future Savings methods of refunding on the City of La Porte debt structure. 1• T •. • V , Z Q V (~ z z W w -J J Q Q ~, z z W ~ W C~ ~ W ~ ~ O C W `~ Z O 7 F- W ~ Z (3 m Z ~ Q O ~ U w Z m w ~ ~ c~ z z w w v~ ~ ~ Q z Q ~ ~ ~ w O w m J C3 O O O O O O O O O O O O O • • W f- LL m J W D~ Z~ OW mZ ~~ aw ~~ w~ QO ~ f' ......:.:..:.:.:.:.:.:.:..:....:.....:.......:.:...:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: Q W ~- N O CO !fl ~ N O T T {~ {/) ^ ~ Z Z m W ~ ~ W Z ~ :+ F- W ~ ~ ~ z a J to ~ Z Z Z o Q ~ J ~ ~ ~ J D 3 • • CITY OF LA PORTS G.O. REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1994 SAVINGSREPORT ~ ev e1 ~n ~ J a\ - - - - - - - - PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE - - - - - - - - PRIOR DATE PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST TOTAL D/S 8/15/94 124,466.46 124,466.46 226,076,25 2/15/95 100,000.00 2.950000 167,193.75 8/15/95 165,718.75 432,912.50 452,152.50 2/15/96 170,000.00 3.350000 165,718.75 8/15/96 162,871.25 498,590.00 519,977.50 2/15/97 165,000.00 3.600000 162,871.25 8/15/97 159,901.25 487,772.50 506,002.50 2/15/98 410,000.00 3.750000 159,901.25 8/15/98 152,213.75 722,115.00 743,527,50 2/15/99 345,000.00 3.900000 152,213.75 8/15/99 145,486.25 642,700.00 663,915.00 2/15/ 0 365,000.00 4.000000 145,486.25 8/15/ 0 138,186.25 648,672.50 670,077.50 2/15/ 1 795,000.00 4.200000 138,186.25 8/15/ 1 121,491.25 1,054,677.50 1,076,060.00 2/15/ 2 765,000.00 4.300000 121,491.25 8/15/ Z 105,043.75 991,535.00 1,013,023.75 2/15/ 3 965,000.00 4.500000 105,043.75 8/15/ 3 83,331.25 1,153,375.00 1,173,130.00 2/15/ 4 1,005,000.00 4.600000 83,331.25 8/15/ 4 60,216.25 1,148,547.50 1,170,080.00 2/15/ 5 835,000.00 4.750000 60,216.25 8/15/ 5 40,385.00 935,601.25 956 002.50 2/15/ 6 305,000.00 4.900000 40,385.00 , 8/15/ 6 32,912.50 378,297.50 398,968.75 2/15/ 7 300,000.00 5.000000 32,912.50 8/15/ 7 25,412.50 358,325.00 378,906.25 2/15/ 8 295,000.00 5.100000 25,412.50 8/15/ 8 17,890.00 338,302.50 358,843.75 2/15/ 9 315,000.00 5.200000 17,890.00 8/15/ 9 2/15/10 310,000.00 5.300000 9,700.00 9,700.00 342,590.00 362,968.75 8/15/10 1,485.00 321,185.00 341 281 25 2/15/11 55,000,00 5.400000 1,485.00 , . 8/15/11 ------------- - ------------- - 56,485.00 ------ 77,718.75 7,500,000.00 3,136,150.21 ------- - 10,636,150.21 ------------- 11,088 712 50 ACCRUED , . _ 7,500,000.00 ~ 3,136,150.21 10,636,150.21 11,088,712.50 DATED 4/ 1/94 WITH DELIVERY OF 4/ 1/94 BOND YEARS 67,446.667 AVERAGE COUPON 4.650 AVERAGE LIFE 8.993 N I C 2 4.649822 Z USING 100.0000000 T I C X 4.621433 Z USING 100.0000000 BOND INSURANCE: ... 0.350000 Z OF (TOTAL DEBT SERVICE - ACCRUED - CAP. INT.) = 37,226.53 NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS AT 4.68002 EQUALS 325,547.80 OR PREPARED HY MORONEY, BEISSNER & CO., INC. RUNDATE: 02-09-1994 @ 16:06:11 FILENAME: LP KEY: 94REF SAVINGS 101,609.79 19,240.00 21,387.50 18,230.00 21,412.50 21,215.00 21,405.00 21,382.50 21,488.75 19,755.00 21,532.50 20,401.25 20,671.25 20,581.25 20,541.25 Say ~ ~ngs CUMULATIVE SAVINGS 101,609.79 120,849.79 142,237.29 160,467.29 181,879.79 203,094.79 224,499.79 245,882.29 267,371.04 287,126.04 308,658.54 329,059.79 349,731.04 370,312.29 390,853.54 20,378.75 411,232.29 20,096.25 431,328.54 21,233.75 452,562.29 -------------- 452,562.29 452,562.29 ~_ 4.34062 OF PAR n CITY OF LA PORTE G.O. REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1994 SAVINGS REPORT • ~v~~ r'~ So,~ „n.c~S - - - - - - - - PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE - - - - - - - - PRIOR DATE PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST TOTAL D/S 8/15/94 117,866.03 117,866.03 224,276.25 2/15/95 195,000.00 2.950000 158,327.50 8/15/95 155,451.25 508,778.75 448,552.50 2/15/96 280,000.00 3.350000 155,451.25 8/15/96 150,761.25 586,212.50 516,377.50 2/15/97 270,000.00 3.600000 150,761.25 8/15/97 145,901.25 566,662.50 502,402.50 2/15/98 505,000.00 3.750000 145,901.25 8/15/98 136,432.50 787,333.75 681,727.50 2/15/99 460,000.00 3.900000 136,432.50 8/15/99 127,462.50 723,895.00 663,915.00 2/15/ 0 685,000.00 4.000000 127,462.50 8/15/ 0 113,762.50 926,225.00 670,077.50 2/15/ 1 1,055,000.00 4.200000 113,762.50 8/15/ 1 91,607.50 1,260,370.00 1,076,060.00 2/15/ 2 965,000.00 4.300000 91,607.50 8/15/ 2 70,860.00 1,127,467.50 1,013,023.75 2115/ 3 1,095,000.00 4.500000 70,860.00 8/15/ 3 46,222.50 1,212,082.50 1,173,130.00 2/15/ 4 1,070,000.00 4.600000 46,222.50 8/15/ 4 21,612.50 1,137,835.00 1,170,080.00 2/15/ 5 910,000.00 4.750000 21,612.50 8/15/ 5 931,612.50 956,002.50 2/15/ 6 8/15/ 6 398,968.75 2/15/ 7 8/15/ 7 378,906.25 2/15/ 8 8/15/ 8 358,843.75 2/15/ 9 8/15/ 9 362,968.75 2/15/10 8/15/10 341,281.25 2/15/11 8/15/11 - ------------- -------------- - ------------- 77,718.75 -------------- 7,490,000.00 2,396,341.03 9,886,341.03 11,014,312.50 ACCRUED 7,490,000.00 2,396,341.03 9,886,341.03 11,014,312.50 DATED 4/ 1/94 WITH DELIVERY OF 4/ 1/94 BOND YEARS 54,707.944 AVERAGE COUPON 4.380 AVERAGE LIFE 7.304 N I C X 4.380243 X USING 100.0000000 BOND INSURANCE: ... 0.350000 I OF (TOTAL DEBT SERVICE - ACCRUED - CAP. INT.) = 34,602.19 NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS AT 4.46002 EQUALS 406,157.43 OR PREPARED BY MORONEY, BEISSNER & CO., INC. RUNDATE: 02-14-1994 @ 14:23:43 FILENAME: LP KEY: 94REFJI. CUMULATIVE SAVINGS SAVINGS 106,410.22 106,410.22 -60,226.25 46,183.97 -69,835.00 -23,651.03 -64,260.00 -87,911.03 -105,606.25 -193,517.28 -59,980.00 -253,497.28 -256,147.50 -509,644.78 -184,310.00 -693,954.78 -114,443.75 -808,398.53 -38,952.50 -847,351.03 32,245.00 24,390.00 398,968.75 -815,106.03 -790,716.03 -391,747.28 378,906.25 358,843.75 -12,841.03 346,002.72 362,968.75 708,971.47 341,281.25 1,050,252.72 77,718.75 1,127,971.47 -------------- 1,127,971.47 1,127,971.47 5.4227x OF PAR 5 • ~ ~ W Z o~ ~~ Z~ ~z wW a o~ x ~w Z° O~ m U w ~ ~ O C'3 °C a r r /R1 vJ 0 Z Q ' v! ~ J ~ j Z Q J O w w ~ Q J LL.! ~ } I O T J U r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o ~ o ~ o ~ C'7 N N r r 0 z o z~ ~Z ~- WQ ~~ WW ~~ o~ ~~ W~ m~ f~ lS~ • Q ~ U z ~ ~ Z - Z ~ ,~ o w ~ o~ ~ 0 0 z O ~ ~ J ~ M W 0 a Q O ~ U C3 W ? ~ R ~- U Y o W O M L^L LL ~ Q 0 M O W o ~ ~ ~ z ~_ ~ J Z 0 ~ Q O ~, Q ~ ~ ~ ~ U ~_ LL h O t7 Z Q J ~ ~ z g z - Q J J Q W ~ W O J CO O O O O O O O O O O O tp ~ M N *- z O J_ Q N r. 0 O~ ~ ~ w~ ~z ~- Z W ~ ~ J ~ J H ~ tL M ~ D W Z ~Q ~~ J O U z Z 1 L i ~ CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS WATERWORKS & SEWER SYSTEM REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1994 SAVINGS REPORT ) Q J e\ L• - - - - - - - - PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE - - - - - - - - PRIOR DATE PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST TOTAL D/S 9/15/94 53,169.03 53,169.03 73,815.00 3/15/95 25,000.00 3.000000 58,356.25 9/15/95 57,981.25 141,337.50 147,630.00 3/15/96 25,000.00 3.400000 57,981.25 9/15/96 57,556.25 140,537.50 147,630.00 3/15/97 30,000.00 3.650000 57,556.25 9/15/97 57,008.75 144,565.00 147,630.00 3/15/98 30,000.00 3.800000 57,008.75 9/15/98 56,438.75 143,447.50 147,630.00 3/15/99 30,000.00 3.950000 56,438.75 9/15/99 55,846.25 142,285.00 147,630.00 3/15/ 0 30,000.00 4.050000 55,846.25 9/15/ 0 55,238.75 141,085.00 147,630.00 3/15/ 1 35,000.00 4.250000 55,238.75 9/15/ 1 54,495.00 144,733.75 147,630.00 3/15/ 2 355,000.00 4.350000 54,495.00 9/15/ 2 46,773.75 456,268.75 462,067.50 3/15/ 3 345,000.00 4.600000 46,773.75 9/15/ 3 38,838.75 430,612.50 436,105.00 3/15/ 4 430,000.00 4.700000 38,838.75 9/15/ 4 28,733.75 497,572.50 501,820.00 3/15/ 5 415,000.00 4.850000 28,733.75 9/15/ 5 18,670.00 462,403.75 469,217.50 3/15/ 6 105,000.00 5.000000 18,670.00 9/15/ 6 16,045.00 139,715.00 147,000.00 3/15/ 7 105,000.00 5.100000 16,045.00 9/15/ 7 13,367.50 134,412.50 139,875.00 3/15/ 8 130,000.00 5.200000 13,367.50 9/15/ 8 9,987.50 153,355.00 156,718.75 3/15/ 9 125,000.00 5.300000 9,987.50 9/15/ 9 6,675.00 141,662.50 147,656.25 3/15/10 125,000.00 5.400000 6,675.00 9/15/10 3,300.00 134,975.00 138,593.75 3/15/11 120,000.00 5.500000 3,300.00 9/15/11 - ------------- - ------------- - 123,300.00 ------------- -- 129,531.25 --- 2,460,000.00 1,265,437.78 3,725,437.78 --------- 3,835,810.00 ACCRUED 2,460,000.00 1,265,437.78 3,725,437.78 3,835,810.00 DATED 4/ 1/94 WITH DELIVERY OF 4/ 1/94 BOND YEARS 25,920.667 AVERAGE COUPON 4.882 AVERAGE LIFE 10.537 N I C 2 4.881965 S USING 100.0000000 T I C 2 4.856681 z USING 100.0000000 Pnn~o,~ Sc~~~NOJS CUMULATIVE SAVINGS SAVINGS 20,645.97 20,645.97 6,292.50 26,938.47 7,092.50 34,030.97 3,065.00 37,095.97 4,182.50 41,278.47 5,345.00 46,623.47 6,545.00 53,168.47 2,896.25 56,064.72 5,798.75 61,863.47 5,492.50 67,355.97 4,247.50 71,603.47 6,813.75 78,417.22 7,285.00 85,702.22 5,462.50 91,164.72 3,363.75 94,528.47 5,993.75 100,522.22 3,618.75 104,140.97 6,231.25 110,372.22 -------------- 110,372.22 110,372.22 (TOTAL DEBT SERVICE - ACCRUED - CAP. INT.) = 25,000.00 NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS AT 4.98002 EQUALS 76,349.03 OR 3.10362 OF PAR PREPARED HY MORONEY, BEISSNER & CO., INC. RUNDATE: 02-09-1994 @ 17:06:04 FILENAME: LPREV KEY: 94REF BOND INSURANCE: ... 0.671062 2 OF U e i • CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS WATERWORKS & SEWER SYSTEM REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1994 SAVINGS REPORT ~ J~' J 1-e J G.v I`N ~S - - - - - - - - PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE - - - - - - - - PRIOR CUMULATIVE DATE PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST TOTAL D/S SAVINGS SAVINGS 9/15/94 50,235.25 50,235.25 73,815.00 23,579.75 23,579.75 3/15/95 65,000.00 3.000000 55,136.25 9/15/95 54,161.25 174,297.50 147,630.00 -26,667.50 -3,087.75 3/15/96 105,000.00 3.400000 54,161.25 9/15/96 52,376.25 211,537.50 147,630.00 -63,907.50 -66,995.25 3/15/97 80,000.00 3.650000 52,376.25 9/15/97 50,916.25 183,292.50 147,630.00 -35,662.50 -102,657.75 3/15/98 85,000.00 3.800000 50,916.25 9/15/98 49,301.25 185,217.50 147,630.00 -37,587.50 -140,245.25 3/15/99 90,000.00 3.950000 49,301.25 9/15/99 47,523.75 186,825.00 147,630.00 -39,195.00 -179,440.25 3/15/ 0 95,000.00 4.050000 47,523.75 9/15/ 0 45,600.00 188,123.75 147,630.00 -40,493.75 -219,934.00 3/15/ 1 100,000.00 4.250000 45,600.00 9/15/ 1 43,475.00 189,075.00 147,630.00 -41,445.00 -261,379.00 3/15/ 2 405,000.00 4.350000 43,475.00 9/15/ 2 34,666.25 483,141.25 462,067.50 -21,073.75 -282,452.75 3/15/ 3 - 405,000.00 4.600000 34,666.25 9/15/ 3 25,351.25 465,017.50 436,105.00 -28,912.50 -311,365.25 3/15/ 4 460,000.00 4.700000 25,351.25 9/15/ 4 14,541.25 499,892.50 501,820.00 1,927.50 -309,437.75 3/15/ 5 445,000.00 4.850000 14,541.25 9/15/ 5 3,750.00 463,291.25 469,217.50 5,926.25 -303,511.50 3/15/ 6 150,000.00 5.000000 3,750.00 9/15/ 6 153,750.00 147,000.00 -6,750.00 -310,261.50 3/15/ 7 9/15/ 7 139,875.00 139,875.00 -170,386.50 3/15/ 8 9/15/ 8 156,718.75 156,718.75 -13,667.75 3/15/ 9 9/15/ 9 147,656.25 147,656.25 133,988.50 3/15/10 9/15/10 138,593.75 138,593.75 272,582.25 3/15/11 9/15/11 - ------------- -- ------------ - ------------- -- 129,531.25 ------------ 129,531.25 - 402,113.50 ------------- 2,485,000.00 948,696.50 3,433,696.50 3,835,810.00 402,113.50 ACCRUED 2,485,000.00 948,696.50 3,433,696.50 3,835,810.00 402,113.50 DATED 4/ 1/94 WITH DELIVERY OF 4/ 1/94 BOND YEARS 20,644.556 AVERAGE COUPON 4.595 AVERAGE LI FE 8.308 N I C X 4.595384 I USING 100.0000000 BOND INSURANCE: ... 0.728078 x OF (TOTAL DEB T SERVICE - ACCRUED - CAP. INT.) = 25,000.00 NET PRESEN T VALUE SAVINGS AT 4.7 3005 EQUALS 102,664.42 OR 4.1314X OF PAR PREPARED B Y MORONEY, BEISSNER & CO., INC. RUNDATE: 02-14-1994 ® 16:05:26 FILENAME: LPREV KEY: 94REFJL C3 Z O ZW ~~ ~- w ~ X Q W Z~ O~ mU W W ~ ~~ wa w T T O Z Q ~ J O Q Z Q O '~ W OC w Q J ~ W o ~- TI J Q ~_ T O LL z ~, ~, Z ~ ~ Z ~ - . W Q W W o ~ ~ ~ w ~ m ~ ~ rn j I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O d0 cD d' N T c~ 0 I J ~ ~ _ a- Z Q - U z 'R z W ~ I i O . z o ~ W Q _ a U Z LiJ w z \ ~- U Y o W ~ ~ ~ O Q M O W r ~ ~ ~ LL F- Z ~ ~ J Z ~ ~ Q O ~ Q (~ O ~ ~ J U rn Z ,¢ vJ J Q ~ z ~ z - Q J Q W ~ W O J Cfl I ^~ ~ ,^~,^ Q ,^~,^ 0 /1 ~ Y/ ~ V/ C7 N N r r- z 0 J_ T ~.. O W W ~ ~ ~ O T '^~ O v! W ~ Q J ~ U ZZ Summary In summary, the City can refund certain portions of its General Obligation and Revenue Debt and realize financial savings. A summary of the differences between the two methods presented is: Level Annual Future General Obligation: Actual Savings $ 452,562 1,127,971 Present Value of Savings 325,547 408,157 Average Bond Life (years) 8.993 7.304 Revenue Actual Savings $ 110,372 402,113 Present Value of Savings 76,349 102,664 Average Bond Life (years) 10.537 8.308 After extensive review of the current and future impact of these two refunding methods on the City of La Porte, staff believes the Future Savings method is most advantageous to the City and recommends that it be pursued. ~ 2- • • /~ RE ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM Agenda Date Requested: February 14, 1994 Requested By: S. Gillett ~ Department: Public Works XXXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation and Bidder's list SUNIlKARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #0578 for two (2) post floor lifts were received on January 17, 1994. Bid requests were sent to seven (7) suppliers with six (6) returning bids. These lifts are utilized by the Equipment Services Division for vehicle maintenance. The post floor lifts are replacements for existing, in-ground lifts installed with the original building in 1981. The existing lifts leak, creating an environmental problem, and are beginning to exhibit structural deficiencies, a safety hazard. Low bid was submitted by Nobility Equipment Sales for the Gemini, Model GPO-9 for $3,785.00 each, for a total bid of $7,570.00. A total of $10,200.00 was budget for the replacement in the Vehicle Maintenance Division's 1993-94 Operational Budget. Action Required by Council: Award the bid for the replacement of Two (2) vehicle lifts to Nobility Equipment Sales for a total bid of $7,570.00. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing XXXX Other - Internal Service Fund Account Number: 024-700-704-821 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda C.~ T, u~~,.....- a-g- g~ Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • BIDDER'S LIST P09T FLOOR LIFTS BID #0578 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT BROKERS 10904 METRONOME HOUSTON, TX 77043 JONES OIL, INC. 4828 SHEPHARD HOUSTON, TX 7701$ M T F EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. 3720 LEELAND HOUSTON, TX 77003 NOBILITY EQUIPMENT SALES 5540 KANSAS STREET HOUSTON, TX 77007 TAYLOR AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 15703 TANYA HOUSTON, TX 77079-5060 W & A INTERESTS P.O. BOX 111545 HOUSTON, TX 77293 WERTHER INTERNATIONAL 711 RUTLAND HOUSTON, TX 77007 BID TABULATION -TWO POST FLOOR LIFTS .ate.,.,.,. . . :: ~ :.:' >. ryVF~~, :>. :...... ~~ DESCRIPTION '.., .:j ` 'C<x~~. ~i' " »Y,~M1" `r3 ,:, ...v ~~ ~ .<_ ~~~~ d`T~.IKd`fl+ 3!` `w ~'~ }~$}.~~ 'YS:~ - ~~ 'fiY.K` .:`2". ~ •F. > i 1. POST FLR LIFT (2) i $3,785.00 I $3,995.00 ~ $4,167.00 $4,225.00 ~ X5,450.00 $5,976.50 TOTAL ~ `` ~,57~_0~ !$~9~O:Ofl` ,. $8,33+i~D~1~~ ~8;~5E1_Otx! ;~t~,90~,Qt>: ~`11.x9&~ tIQ GEMINI FORWARD BENWIL I ~ FORWARD MOHAWIC HALLENGER MFG/MODEL GPO-9 9000A BWO-9-H I 9000 SYSTEM 1 27000 ~ ~ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 14, 1994 Requested By: J. L. Sease r° Department: Fire X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Memo-Purchasing 2. Bid Tabulation Sheet 3. Bidder List SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised sealed bids #0572 for an ambulance. purchase were opened and read on January 10, 1994. Bid requests were submitted to six vendors with three submitting bids and one submitting a no bid. McCoy Miller Ambulance of Houston was the lowest total bid submitted meeting specifications in the amount of $70,106, with a trade in allowance of $14, 000 for the old ambulance for a final bid price of $56,106.00. Included in the bid specifications were one Motorola radio in the amount of $3,039.00 and one Sigtronics intercom system with head sets in the amount of $1,500.00. This ambulance, having met the criteria of the Vehicle Replacement Fund, is scheduled for replacement in this years budget. Funds in the amount of $74,975.00 were budgeted in the vehicle replacement budget (009-500-517-854) for the purchase of the ambulance. Funds for the radio and intercom system are budgeted in the Emergency Medical Services budget (001-500-517-821). Action Required by Council: Approve the purchase of the ambulance, radio, and intercom system in the amount of $56,106.00 from McCoy Miller Ambulance of Houston. Availability of Funds: X General Fund Capital Improvement X Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number:009-500-517-854 Funds Available: X Yes No 001-500-517-821 Approved for City Council Agenda ~~ _____. Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager BIDDSR'3 LIST SEALED BID #0572 AMBULANCE SAN ANTONIO AMBULANCE SALES INC. 14035 DUBLIN SQUARE SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217 FRAZER, INC. P.O. BOX 741369 HOUSTN, TX 77274 RELIABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC. 222 SOUTH PATRICK DUBLIN, TX 75445 MCCOY MILLER AMBULANCE SALES 22410 KENCHESTER HOUSTON, TX 77073 WHEELED COACH P.o. Box 535 MANSFIELD. TX 76063 EMERGENCY VEHICLES 8208 N.E. PARKWAY, STE 111 N. RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 • CITY OF LA FORTS I~+i'PSROFFICE JANUARY 10, 1994 T0: CHRIS OSTEN, EMS CHIEF FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENTi~~~ SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0572 = AMBULANCE Advertised, sealed bids #057'2 for ambulance were opened and read on January 10, 1994. Bid requests were mailed to six (5) vendors with three (3) returning bids and one (1) no=bid. The submitted bids are attached for your review. Please return them to Purchasing upon completion of your recommendation. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Copies Bid Tabulation Bid List • BID TABULATIQN -AMBULANCE DESCRIPTIC?N MCCOIf-MILLER AMBULANCE WHEELED COACH EMERGaENCY VEHICLES OF TX RELIABLE EMERGI VEHICLES, INC. 1. AMBULANCE $70;106.00 $79;$80.00 I $77;627.00 ~ NO BID LESS TRADE-tN + $1,000.00 $8,500.00 $5,000.00 NO BID TOTAL BID $56,106.00 $71,380.00 $72,827.00 NO BID RE~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~TEM Agenda Date Requested: February 14, 1994 Requested By: Bobby L. Powell Department: Police X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Purchasing memo. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Three (3) CID vehicles are scheduled to be replaced during the 1993-94 budget year. In January 1994, advertised sealed bids #0582-vehicles was mailed to six vendors, with only one bid returned. This sealed bid was opened and read on January 24, 1994. This bid, submitted by Joe Camp Ford is $11,651.00 per car. All the cars bid are 1993 Ford Taurus, with mileage on each unit under 30,000 miles. This price is within our budgeted amount of $42,000.00. These vehicles are: Year Make Model Style Color Milage Total Cost 1993 Ford Taurus 4dr. Unknown -30,000 $34,953.00 We are requesting to purchase the above listed vehicles at this time. ALTERNATIVE: Advertise Bids again. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing X Other (Motor Vehicle Fund) Insurance Account Number: 009-502-506-854-856 Funds Available: X YES _ NO Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • • CITY OF LA PORTE SUMMARY OF VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT UNIT DESCRIPTION 009-500-517-854 74,975 17-05 AMBULANCE 009-502-503-868 15,225 53-32 POLICE PATROL UNIT 009-502-503-869 15,225 53-36 POLICE PATROL UNIT 009-502-503-870 15,225 53-39 POLICE PATROL UNIT 009-502-503-871 15,225 53-41 POLICE PATROL UNIT x,009-502-506-854 14,000 56-01 MEDIUM 4 DOOR SEDAN ;8009-502-506-855 14,000 56-13 MEDIUM 4 DOOR SEDAN ,009-502-506-856 14,000 56-02 MEDIUM 4 DOOR SEDAN 009-502-508-854 20,500 58-04 3/4 TON TRUCK . 009-700-701-880 10,000 71-01 1/2 TON TRUCK 009-700-701-881 14,450 71-06 TRACTOR 009-700-701-882 10,000 71-14 1/2 TON TRUCK 009-700-701-883 185,000 71-31 PULVERIZER MIXER 009-700-701-884 120,000 71-47 GRADALL 009-700-702-858 77,052 72-06 REAR LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK 009-700-702-859 10,000 72-07 1/2 TON TRUCK 009-700-702-860 64,665 72-14 2 1/2 TON TRUCK WITH PICKER 009-700-704-858 10,000 74-OS 3/4 TON PICKUP 009-800-800-862 8,500 80-OS TRACTOR 009-800-800-863 12,500 80-12 3/4 TON TRUCK 009-800-800-864 14,450 80-52 TRACTOR 009-800-801-852 10,000 81-01 1/2 TON PICKUP 009-800-801-853 10,000 81-03 4 DOOR SEDAN 009-800-811-866 2,500 11-10 TRAILER 009-800-811-867 1,200 11-16 GREEN DRESSER MOWER 009-800-811-868 5,500 11-19 SPRAYER 009-800-811-869 3,700 11-26 100 GALLON SPRAYER 009-800-811-870 3,000 11-27 BLOWER 009-800-811-871 9,500 11-32 JAC 72 TFC 009-800-811-872 2,100 11-36 BLOWER 009-800-811-873 13,000 11-39 MOWER 009-800-811-874 28,000 11-40 FIVE-GANG MOWER TOTAL 823,492 NOTE: IN FISCAL YEAR 1993-94, THE CITY WILL PLACE AN ORDER FOR A FIRE TRUCK PUMPER UNIT TO REPLACE UNIT 51-03. THE UNIT WILL NOT BE RECEIVED OR PAID FOR UNTIL FISCAL YEAR 1994-95. THE ESTIMATED COST IS $190,000. 6-6 RE T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~TEM Agenda Date Requested: Februar 14 1994 Requested By: Bobby L. Powell Department: Police X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Purchasing memo. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Three (3) CID vehicles are scheduled to be replaced during the 1993-94 budget year. In January 1994, advertised sealed bids #0582-rental,~vehicle was mailed to six vendors, with only one bid returned. This sealed bid was opened and read on January 24, 1994. This bid, submitted by Joe Camp Ford is $11,651.00 per car. All the cars bid are 1993 Ford Taurus, with mileage on each unit under 30,000 miles. This price is within our budgeted amount. These vehicles are: Year Make Model Style Color Milaqe Total Cost 1993 Ford Taurus 4dr. Unknown -30,000 $34,953.00 We are requesting to purchase the above listed vehicles at this time. ALTERNATIVE: Advertise Bids again. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing X Other (Motor Vehicle Fund) Insurance Account Number: 009-502-506-854-856 Funds Available: X YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • GITY OF Lei PARTS INTER~OFFTCS FIBMORANDUM ,7AM,IRRY 27 , 199 4 TO: HOBHY POWELL, POLICE CHIEF FROM: SUSAN KELY,EY, PUFtCI3ASIIdG AGENTy ' SUBJ: SEALED BID #0582 - USED RENTAL VEHICLE Advertised, sealed bids #0582 -used rental vehicle were opened and read on January 24, 1994. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) vendors with one bid returned. The only bad, submitted by Joe Camp Ford is ~t11,651.00 per cax for a total of $34, 953.00 . All the cars b~,d are 1993 Ford Taurus, with mileage an each unit under 30,fl00 miles. Please submit your recoaunendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List BIDDER'S LIST $EALBD HID #058 - USED VEHICLE JOE CAMP FORD 621 HWY 146 SOL7TH LA P012TE, fiX 77571 ENTERPRISE LEASING 17724 N. W. FREEWAY HOUSTON, TX ?7065 BAILEY FORD 4701 I-10 EAST BA'YTOWN, Tai 77521 LE9 MARKS CHEVROLET P.O. BOX 1115 LA PORTS, TX 77572 R4N CRAFT CHEVROLET 3401 NORTH MAIN BAYTOWN, TX ?7521 MCREE FORD, INC. P.O. HOX 577 DICKINSON, T}S 77539 Bib TABULATION _ USEp RENTAL VEHlQlE bESCT~P'T'l~Si~[ J6~ CAMP INO 1. USED RENTAL VEHICLE (`3j i S11;fb1.D0 ..__ __ . e GTAI. REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 14, 1994 Requested By: Budder Jacobs Department: XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: Bid Recap - Sealed Bids #0579 - Air Cooled Condensing Unit SIIMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids #0579 for an air cooled condensing unit to replace the unit at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion were opened and read on January 24, 1994. Bid requests were mailed to eleven (11) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Bay Refrigeration & A/C Company in the amount of twenty-six thousand, five hundred and twelve dollars ($26,512.00). Staff recommends award of bid for the 60 ton air cooled condensing unit to Bay Refrigeration & A/C Company, low bidder meeting specifications. Thirty thousand, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($30,750.00) was budgeted for this purchase in the 1993/94 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund Budget. Action Required by Council: Award bid for 60 ton air cooled condensing unit to Bay Refrigeration & A/C Company, low bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $26,512.00. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing XXX Other HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND Account Number: 026-800-803-804 Funds Available: X YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda Parks & Rec Ordinance Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE JANUARY ~7, 1994 TO: BUDDY JACOBS, PARKS Sc RECREATION,QDILRECTOR FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENT»/~, SUBJ: SEALED BID #0579 - AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNIT Advertised, sealed bids ##0579 - air-cooled condensing unit were opened and read on January 24, 1994. Bid requests were mailed to eleven (11) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Bay Refrigeration & A/C Co., Inc. submitted the low bid of $26,512.00. Following is a list of vendors on the bidder's list, and why they did not respond: Beltway AjC - They arrived after the 2:00 p.m. deadline. Arvell Moore - Forgot it was that day. Barrett's A/C - Did not receive a bid. Finch's AJC - Has not returned call. HVAC - Did not receive a bid. Robert's Air - Has not returned call. Hoffman's - Unable to contact. AAA Coastal - Has not returned call. South Texas - Did not receive a bid. Wingo's A/C - Submitted bid under Bay Temperature. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request farm by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bid List • ~ BID TABULATION =AIR=COOLED CONDENSING UNIT DE3CF~PTION BAY FiEFRK~ERATION ~ AIC COMPANY, INC BAY TEMPERATt1RE CONTR©L, INC 1. tat? TON AIC UNfT $~6,51~.OA $~,s31a9.AA ~ • BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0579 - AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNIT BARRETT'S AIR CONDITIONING P. 0. BOX 748 LA PORTE, TX 77572 ARVEL MOORE AjC 3130 OLD HWY 146 LA PORTE, TX 77571 BAY REFRIGERATION 202 E. MAIN LA PORTE, TX 77571 FINCH'S AIR CONDITIONING 2212 LOMAX SCHOOL ROAD LA PORTE, TX 77571 HVAC MECHANICAL P.O. BOX 26682 HOUSTON, TX 77207 HOFFMAN'S HEATING & AC 519 SHORE ACRES BLVD. LA PORTE, TX 77571 AAA COASTAL AJC 324 W. MAIN LA PORTE, TX 77571 SOUTH TX MECHANICAL SERVICE 7419 FAUNA HOUSTON, TX 77061 ROBERTS AIR CONDITIONING 10435 CARLOW LANE LA PORTE, TX 77571 WINGO`S AIR CONDITION 1238 CENTER STREET DEER PARK, TX 77536 BELTWAY A/C & HEATING 5419 SYCAMORE PASADENA, TX 77503 l~ 4 n ~ jv'• COUISW" Fr ~~ (~ ~n .l ` The San Jacinto College District 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 208, Pasadena, Texas 77504 (713) 487-9771 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CEN'T'ER February 9, 1994 John Joerns Assistant City Manager City of LaPorte LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115 Dear John: V• ~~ . San Jacinto College Business Assistance Center is very pleased to enter into a partnership with the City of LaPorte, with the intent to publish a 'Guide to Starting a ~ Business in LaPorte.u The Business Assistance Center is a full service business development center. One of our primary objectives is to counsel and assist businesses, both start-up and existing, through the business development, financing and site selection process. For the past 5 years we have published a guide for starting a business in Texas and it has proven to be one of the most helpful tools in the business development phase. It has become apparent that this guide stops short of putting the business into operation; as it does. not direct the. business through the necessary steps and permit requirements of the city.° With the City of LaPorte's cooperation and development assistance, the San Jacinto College Business Assistance Center intends to produce a 'Guide to Starting a Business in LaPorte.' As our contribution to the project, the college offers expertise and labor associated with the design, research; writing/editing, and printing of a professional document similar in design to the Texas guide; which you have seen. We are asking you, the City of LaPorte, and the LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to share the actual paper expense. If purchased on the open market, the estimated cost of the package is $13 - $15 each. With the college participation, we estimate pour cost to be- between $2 - $3 to cover the cost of the paper: This cost will be shared by the LaPorte- Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. You will be notified with a final cost estimate for approval. An Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~ The guide will be designed so changes can be made quickly with a minimal cost to accommodate ordinance changes that effect the guide. The guide will be used by the City, the Business Assistance Center and the LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to assist businesses locating in the City of LaPorte. The Business Assistance Center is very interested in the economic growth of South East Harris County and LaPorte. We are anxious to work with you in an effort to provide accessible information to businesses wanting to locate in your community. I am looking forward to working with you and the representatives from LaPorte on this, and hopefully future business development projects. Sincerely, Stacy S tsell Director, Business Assistance Center cc: Dr. Tom Sewell, Chancellor San Jacinto College District John Paul Zemanek, Executive Vice President LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce s ~ , • • City of La Porte Interoffice Memorandum TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Mana FROM: John Jcerns, Assistant Ci ager DATE: February 11, 1994 SUBJECT: F101 Watershed Improvements • Proposed Construction Agreement between HCFCD and SPTC • Proposed Right Of-Way Closing Agreement between City and SPTC The following outline is an update on the F101 Drainage Improvement Project (SPTC Railyard Crossing}. • March 1993: Harris County Flood Contml District (HCFCD) conversation with City o The attorney assigned to the Southern Pacific Transport Company (SPTC) file by the Harris County Attorney's office expressed concerns relating to SPTC responsibilities under State law. o Their concerns were in addition to the already known issues of risk assignment, indemnification, and level of participation by SPTC. • July 16, 1993: John Joerns meets with HCFCD and Harris County Precinct 2 o Meeting at HCFCD to discuss and move toward resolution of the legal issues expressed by the Harris County Attorney's office. Due to car trouble the representative from Hams County Attorney's office was late and there was not much progress on legal issues. o John Joerns discussed strategy and reaffirmed with HCFCD (Art Storey) and Precinct 2 (Elmo Wright) that the land transaction right-of--way closing between the City and SPTC would not occur until the Construction Agreement between SPTC and HCFCD is resolved. • September 2, 1993: HCFCD (Art Storey) letter to SPTC San Francisco office pressuring/pleading responsiveness to Agreement offered by HCFCD. • Sept. -Nov. 1993: HCFCD and Harris County Attorney's Office work on Construction Agreement issues. t t ~ • • November 30, 1993: Letter from Art Storey to SPTC delivering the Construction Agreement as re-drafted by Harris County Attorney's Office. Urges the SPTC attorneys and Hams County Attorney's Office to communicate directly on the legal issues. • December 1993: SPTC requests and hosts two meetings with HCFCD. At meeting SPTC reveals a renewed interest in expanding Strang Yard's rail storage capacity. SPTC explores idea of expanding the box culvert installation with HCFCD. SPTC also names a local contact person for construction issues. • January 14, 1994: John Jcerns receives a cell from the Denver office of SPTC. Susan R. Grable, manager of Public Projects, introduces herself as the new contact person for the street closing/real estate transaction. Says that the Construction Agreement issues will also be handled out of the Denver office by Mr. Denman. Also, a Houston attorney, Hugh McCulley, will be heavily involved. An introductory letter to soon follow. • February 2, 1994: John Jcerns confirms with HCFCD that Mr. Denman of the Denver office is handling construction related matters and passes on that right-of--way closings will also be handled out of that office. • February 2, 1994: John Jcerns calls Hugh McCulley and confirms he will be local attorney for SPTC. Mr. McCulley visits and briefs John Jcerns that afternoon. Essentially confirms recent activities on part of SPTC to handle both the construction and right-of-way issues out of the Denver offiice. Also confirms SPTC's renewed interest in expending the rail storage capacity at Strang Yard. John Joerns emphasizes that all issues between HCFCD, City and SPTC must be resolved prior to or concurrently with any proposed railyard expansions. The City and HCFCD have attempted to keep this project moving forward. Unfortunately, we have been frustrated by the SPTC bureaucracy and by the legal issues raised by Harris County Attorney's office. Now it appears that SPTC's business opportunities may provide the momentum we need to complete this project. It has been insinuated that the "Railroad" is never in a hurry until they need something. Hopefully we can all soon benefit from SPTC's "needs".