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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-13 Regular Meeting0 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman L. Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman L. 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, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Director of Planning Chuck Harrington, Chief of Police Bobby Powell, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield, Assistant Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Accounting Supervisor Kathy Hutton, Fixed Assets Accounting Technician Shirley Mosley, Finance Secretary Gay Walker, Accounting Records Clerk Lori Commander Others Present: Pat Shippey and Lou Lawler representing Seafarer Center, Kathleen Abel representing Prime Cable, and a number of La Porte Citizens 2. INVOCATION BY THE CITY ATTORNEY The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 1995 minutes of the January 23rd meeting. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Porter, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 2 4. PRESENTATION: A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE - J. Litchfield City Manager Robert T. Herrera introduced Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield and presented a plaque and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the City of La Porte's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). Mr. Herrera congratulated Mr. Litchfield and reported this is the thirteenth certificate of performance the City of La Porte has received. Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield introduced members of his staff present at tonight's meeting; Assistant Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Accounting Supervisor Kathy Hutton, Fixed Assets Accounting Technician Shirley Mosley, Finance Secretary Gay Walker, and Lori Commander who works with Accounts Payable Records and Document Imaging. Mr. Litchfield also named those of his staff absent from tonight's meeting; Suki Choi, Accounts Payable and Lorie Doughty, Payroll Accounting Technician. Mr. Litchfield reported that of all the municipalities in the United States only about 5% receive this certificate. Mayor Malone congratulated Mr. Litchfield on a job well done. 5. PROCLAMATION: A. THE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK Mayor Malone read the proclamation and stated that all citizens should be more kind and considerate of others. 6. REPORT FROM BARBOURS CUT SEAFARERS CENTER PAT SHIPPPEY FATHER RANDY ALBONO Father Randy Albono was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Director of Seafarer Center Pat Shippey gave the annual report on the status and growth of the Seafarer Center (see attached Exhibit A). Mrs. Shippey invited Council and Citizens to volunteer and assist the Seafarer Center in the Center's future accomplishments. Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 3 Councilperson McLaughlin reported he has been a volunteer for a number of years. He assured Council and Citizens this is a very rewarding experience and encouraged other to participate. 7. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAB PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDING A CERTIFIED REFERENDUM PETITION TO THE CITY SECRETARY, SEEKING THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO 94-1994; CONSIDERING SUCH REFERRED ORDINANCE BY CITY COUNCIL AND THE FINAL VOTE ON SUCH RECONSIDERATION BY CITY COUNCIL (Ord. 95-2015) - K. Askins City Attorney Knox Askins reviewed for Council the final certification letter to Council from City Secretary Sue Lenes (See attached Exhibit A). Attorney Askins explained the options which are before Council for action regarding the Referendum Petition and the next Agenda Item - Calling a Referendum Election and a Regular Annual Election of the City of La Porte. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. REGARDING A CERTIFIED REFERENDUM SECRETARY, SEEKING THE REPEAL OF CONSIDERING SUCH REFERRED ORDINANCE FINAL VOTE UPON SUCH RECONSIDERATION COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 95-2015 - AN ORDINANCE PETITION TO THE CITY ORDINANCE NO. 94-1994; BY CITY COUNCIL AND THE BY CITY COUNCIL; FINDING LAW; AND PROVIDING AN City Attorney Knox Askins reported that a vote to pass Ordinance 95-2015 was a vote not to repeal ORDINANCE 94-1994 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HAROLD P. PFEIFFER, FOR THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. City Attorney Askins recommended the passage of Ordinance No. 94-2015. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to pass Ordinance No. 94-2015 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Porter, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 4 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CALLING A REFERENDUM ELECTION AND 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 BALLOT BOARD: PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION: PROVIDING FOR NOTICE: PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES (Ord. 95-2016) - K. Askins City Attorney reviewed Ordinance 95-2016 and answered Council questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to approve Ordinance 95-2016. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Porter, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PRIME CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WHICH EXPIRES ON MARCH S. 1995, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995 (Ord. 95- 2017) - K. Askins City Attorney explained background and necessity of an extension on the Prime Cable Television Franchise Agreement. (Exhibit A). Ms. Kathleen Abel, Director of Community Affairs with Prime Cable, was in the audience and Council invited Ms. Able to address Council regarding Prime Cable services and upgrade. Ms. Abel answered Council questions and presented a Prime Cable Channel listing of all future channels (Exhibit B) . City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2017 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PRIME CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WHICH EXPIRES ON MARCH 8, 1995, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995; 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 approve Ordinance 95-2017 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 5 Malone Nays: None 11. CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 2. SECTION 25-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MOCKINGBIRD LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" STREET AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MEADOWLARK LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" (Ord. 95-1466-E) - R.T. Herrera City Manager R.T. Herrera reviewed for Council the summary and recommendation of staff establishing school zones on Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-1466-E - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MOCKINGBIRD LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MEADOWLARK LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve Ordinance 95-1466-E as read by the City Attorney. 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 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND TRW REDI, FOR COMPUTERIZED AD VALOREM TAB INFORMATION (Ord. 95-2018) - J. Litchfield Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield reviewed summary and recommendation from staff regarding the request to authorize the Director of Finance to enter into a agreement with TRW REDI for the purpose of providing tax information to them. Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 6 City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2018 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND TRW REDI, FOR COMPUTERIZED AD VALOREM TAX INFORMATION; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve Ordinance 95-2018. 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 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND FOLLIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY-WIDE UTILITY REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Ord. 95-2019) - S. Gillett Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs reviewed for Council the summary and recommendation of staff regarding request to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Follis Construction for the Construction of the City -Wide Utility Replacement Project in the amount of $55,617.65. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2019 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND FOLLIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY- WIDE UTILITY REPLACEMENT PROJECT; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $55,617.65 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDING AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to approve Ordinance 95- 2019 and authorize an agreement between the City of La Porte and Follis Construction ComQany. 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 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO CLOSE, VACATE, AND ABANDON AN EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY, BEING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 753 BETWEEN WEST "A" AND WEST "B" STREETS (Ord. 95-2020) - Co Harrington 9 . Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 7 Director of Planning Chuck Harrington reviewed summary and recommendation authorizing closure and sale of the property to Jordon Interests, Inc. in the amount of $8,400. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2020 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 753, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance 95-2020 as read by the City Attorney. 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 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON SPENCER HIGHWAY FROM SH 146 TO THE WESTERN CORPORATE LIMITS OF CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 95-1466-F) - C. Harrington Director of Planning Chuck Harrington reviewed the summary and recommendation of staff to approve the ordinance establishing speed limits along Spencer Highway Westbound from SH 146 to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street establishing a 35 mph limit. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to the western corporate limit to 45 mph. Eastbound from the western corporate limit to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to a limit of 45 mph. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to SH 146 to 35 mph. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-1466-F - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS UPON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to approve Ordinance 95-1466-F as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. +► i Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 8 Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 16. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER APPROVING PURCHASE OF 1994 FORD TAURUS FROM JOE _CAMP FORD TO REPLACE CITY UNIT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT - L. Rigby B. CONSIDER APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE ACCORD GROUP TO ASSIST IN THE SELECTION OF A NEW FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - L. Rigby D CONSIDER APPROVING PURCHASE OF THE NEW VERSION OF THE AS1400 OPERATING SYSTEM FROM IBM, A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR - B. Powell D. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF RADIOS AND PAGERS FROM HGAC - S. Kelley E. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR GLASS INSTALLATION AT SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION, REPLACEMENT OF CASEMENTS AND WINDOWS AT JENNIE RILEY RECREATION CENTER, AND INSTALLATION OF FRAMEWORK AND GLASS IN THE NEW WEIGHT ROOM AT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER TO LOHMAN GLASS COMPANY - S. Barr ZS CONSIDER DECLARING AVANTI INTERNATIONAL THE SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER AND AWARD THE ANNUAL PURCHASE FOR AV-100 CHEMICAL GROUT - B. Jacobs Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to accept all items on the Consent Agenda as written. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. COPS FAST GRANT Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 9 City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported that President Clinton announced a new policy where he was providing more funding for the municipal side for police matters. Mr. Herrera asked Chief Bobby Powell to give Council a update. Chief Bobby Powell reported, "Wednesday evening the City of La Porte received word from the U.S Attorney of the Houston District, Gay Nell Griffin Jones, that La Porte has been awarded $69,628.50 under the new Crime Bill Act. We have not received all of the information to date, but we are under the impression this will be for two new Police Officers. This is a 75% to 25% matching grant for three years." As soon as we receive all the information we will review with the City Manager to ascertain what the City should do with these funds. 18. COUNCIL ACTION 411F Councilpersons Cooper, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone brought item to Council's attention. City Attorney Knox Askins introduced two young City of La Porte citizens to Council, Christy Jacobs and Clark Askins. Mr. Askins stated, "These young citizens have a great interest in their City Government." EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076. AND 551.084, GOVT. CODE VERNON'S TEXAS CODES ANNOTATED, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN INVESTIGATION Az SECTION 551.075 - [CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEE(S)1 RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING HOTEL PROJECT The report scheduled for the executive session could not be completed as the person who was to assist with the information was unable to attend tonight's meeting. There being no further business to come before Council the meeting duly adjourned at 7:26 P.M. 0 • Minutes of Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 13, 1995, Page 10 Passed and Approved this the 27th da of February, 1995 /��o— orman L. Malone, Mayor Respectfully sub tted, Su enes, C y Secretary 0 • REPORT TO THE CITY Of LAPORTE (An Outline) The last Report that we (at the Barbours Cut Seafarers' Center) made to this Council\City was in 1989 and we, feel embarrassed for the negligence on our part, during those "silent years". From 1989, BCSC has grown: 1989 1994 1. Ships in Port 1,706 2,512 2. visiting Seafarers 6,771 9,732 3. Telephone calls 3,061 6,946 4. we added new employees: a. 1 full time chaplain b. 2 drivers 5. From a 3-bedroom house to a 2-storey building that houses a Chapel, bigger store, library, Tv room, kitchen, and more offices and conference rooms at the second floor. 6. The Chapel is a very significant change. Before, we did not have any Chapel for Seafarers to meditate and worship together. It must be remembered that a Seafarers' Center, aside from its being a "home -away -from -home", is and should be a "Spiritual Bank" whereby Seafarers come to deposit and withdraw their Spirituality or Religiosity. Our Chapel is Ecumenical and an Interfaith Chapel. As a whole, the Barbours Cut Seafarers' Center, 1. has been a mirror to men and women from all over the world. The BCSC has promoted the City of La Porte's good and excellent image to the whole world through its services to the men and women who come to visit the Centr. 2. BCSC has been a big family for our citizens to work in unity and in the bond of love reflecting the very good culture and rich traditions of our country to all Seafarers. In order to maintain the Ministry of the Seafarers' Center, we need some help. I must tell you that the Port of Houston is growing very tremendously and the growth is moving this way to Barbours Cut. EXHIBIT A (PAGE 1 - 2 ) i Page 2 We need: 1. more volunteers to to help us in the Seafarers Center. 2. we need a 15-passenger Van to transport Seafarers. 3. we need funding to keep the Center open, ready to meet the needs and concerns of all Seafarers. 1994 139,094.08 362,673.95 THANK YOU February 6, 1995 Hon. Mayor & City Council City of La Porte City Hall La Porte, Texas Gentlemen: On January 6, 1995, a Referendum Petition was filed with the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, seeking repeal of Ordinance No. 94-1994. Pursuant to Article VI of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, I have examined each paper of the Petition to determine if it has a proper statement of the circulator and whether the Petition is signed by a sufficient number of qualified electors. Based upon my examination, I have found and determined that the Petition has been signed by a sufficient number of qualified electors. By letter dated January 19, 1995, I advised the circulators of the Petition of certain legal insufficiencies. The legal insufficiencies have now been corrected. I hereby certify as sufficient the Referendum Petition, as amended, under Article VI, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. The certified Referendum Petition is delivered to City Council herewith, for its consideration under Section 6.04 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. SL:sw Yours very truly, Sue Lenes City Secretary EXHIBIT A e W "0 0 CITY OF L PORTE PHONE (71 3) 471 -5020 • P. 0. Box 1 1 15 • LA PORTE. TEXAS 77572 February 14, 1995 Ms. Kathleen Abel Director of Community Affairs Prime Cable One Northchase Park 4201 FM 1960 W, Suite 300 Houston, Tx 77068-3414 Re: Extension of City of La Porte/Prime Cable Television Franchise Agreement which expires March 8, 1995. Dear Ms. Abel: At a regular meeting of City Council on February 13, 1995, the City Council of the City of La Porte agreed to extend the terms of the above referenced Franchise Agreement between the City of La Porte and Prime Cable, as amended, through December 31, 1995. The purpose of this extension is to allow the City of La Porte and Prime Cable to negotiate terms of a new agreement between the City and Prime Cable. This extension agreement will terminate on the earliest to occur of (1) the effective date of a new Franchise Agreement passed and approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte, and accepted by Prime Cable; or (2) December 31, 1995. Yours very truly, CITY OF LA PORTE By: Robert T. Herrera City Manager ACCEPTED AND AGREED, this day of February, 1995, PRIME CABLE By: Kathleen Abel Director of Community Affairs EXHIBIT A. 0 Prime Cable Channel Line-up (January 22, 1995) Katy, Bear Creek & Cinco Ranch Areas 1 The Disney Channel 34 Lifetime 2 KXLN 45 Ind. 35 The Weather Channel 3 Reserved for Future Use 36 CNBC 4 Reserved for Future Use 37 WGN Chicago 5 KRIV 26 FOX Houston Ind. 38 Comedy Central 6 KHSH 67 Houston Ind. 39 KVVV 57 Houston Ind. 7 KPRC 2 Houston Ind. 40 WTBS Atlanta 8 KUHT 8 PBS Educ. 41 C-SPAN 9 Prime Home Theater Previews 42 New Channels Preview 10 KHTV 39 Ind. 43 Faith & Values 11 KHOU 11 Houston CBS 44 HBO * 12 KTXH 20 Houston Ind. 45 HBO 2* 13 KTRK 13 Houston ABC 46 HBO 3 * 14 Prevue Guide 47 CINEMAX 15 HSE Sports 48 SHOWTIME 16 CNN News 49 THE MOVIE CH.* 17 The Discovery Channel 50 FLIX * 18 TNT 51 Cartoon Network* 19 KTMD 48 Houston Ind. 52 The Learning Channel 20 Family Channel 53 CMTV 21 ESPN 54 Sci Fi 22 KTFH 49 Houston Ind. 55 ESPN2 23 MTV 56 E! TV* 24 CNN Headline News 57 Prime Home Theatre 57* 25 KNWS-TV 51 58 Prime Home Theatre 58* 26 USA 59 Prime Home Theatre 59' 27 TNN 60 Prime Home Theatre 60* 28 A&E 61 Prime Home Theatre 61* 29 AMC 62 Prime Home Theatre 62* 30 Nickelodeon 63 Prime Home Theatre 63' 31 BET 64 Adult Theater 64* 32 fX 65 Adult Theater 65* 33 VH-1 * The cable box is required to receive these Premium scrambled channels Clip this panel and keep it nearby your TV! Look for a new remote control sticker in an upcoming billing statement. Only the Cable Connection Guide contains complete listings of all Prime Cable Channels. Call 537-2900 to order! 267-07/D871 1294 EXHIBIT B. 4 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60601 312/977-9700 • Fax: 312/977-4806 November 23, 1994 Mr. Robert T. Herrera City Manager 1 City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 OFF��,cz La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Herrera: We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual finan- cial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1993 qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the individual designated by the government as primarily responsible for its having earned the certificate. Enclosed is an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for: Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director. The Certificate of Achievement plaque will be shipped under sepa- rate cover in about eight weeks. We hope that you will arrange for a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, and that'appropriate publicity will be given to this notable achievement. To assist with this, a sample news release and the 1993 Certificate Program results are enclosed. We hope that your example will encourage other government offi- cials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting. Sincerely, GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Stephen J. Gauthier Director/Technical SJG/kas Enclosures Services Center WASHINGTON OFFICE 1750 K Street, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20006 202/429-2750 • Fax: 202/429-2755 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60601 312/977-9700 • Fax. 312/977-4806 November 23, 1994 For information contact: NEWS RELEASE Stephen Gauthier (312) 977-9700 (Chicago) --The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan- cial Reporting has been awarded to: CITY OF LA PORTE by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finan- cial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual designated as primarily responsible for preparing the award -winning CAFR. This has been presented to: JEFF LITCHFIELD, FINANCE DIRECTOR The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a construc- tive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving 12,625 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. - 30 - WASHINGTON OFFICE 1750 K Street, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20006 202/429-2750 • Fax: 202/429-2755 • PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition for state and local governments. The Certificate program thereby advocates that recipients be formally recognized for their outstanding accom- plishments. If you would like a formal presentation of the Certificate of Achievement plaques, you should contact your GFOA State Representative. Your representative's mailing address and phone number is as follows: Charles E. Windwehen Finance Director City of Victoria P.O. Box 1758 Victoria, TX 77902-1758 512/572-2755 The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada presents this AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT to: Jeff Litchfield Finance Director City of La Porte, Texas The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association to those individuals who have been instrumental in their government unit achieving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. A Certificate of Achievement is presented to those government units whose annual financial reports are judged to adhere to program standards and represents the highest award in government financial reporting. Executive Director lop 146A Date November 23, 1994 • 0 9 Office of the Mayor Y�1I ® 4 PX Pai : Random Acts of Kindness are those things people do for others which are not required , but those your human soul invites you, to do, and WHEREAS, most of us try hard to fulfil our obligations in life, to be responsible parents, reward and discipline our children, assist fellow employees or colleagues, to support and comfort our spouses; and WHEREAS, when we step outside the arena of normal boundaries of our lives by promoting Random Acts of Kindness we enter the realm of the extraordinary and exquisite, - and WHEREAS, by giving freely, purely, for no reason and every reason, you will be twice blessed, first blessed in your heart, second by the receiver of the Random Act of Kindness; and WHEREAS, your Random Act of Kindness will inspire others to promote this behavior in their lives as well. NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim the week of February 12-18, as RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK in the City of La Porte, and encourage all citizens to perform Random Acts of Kindness. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE _ Vff 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2015 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING A CERTIFIED REFERENDUM PETITION TO THE CITY SECRETARY, SEEKING THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-1994; CONSIDERING SUCH REFERRED ORDINANCE BY CITY COUNCIL AND THE FINAL VOTE UPON SUCH RECONSIDERATION BY CITY COUNCIL; 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 has received from the City Secretary, a certified referendum petition pursuant to Section 6.04 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, a copy of which certification is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. Pursuant to Section 6.04(b) of the Home Rule Charter, City Council has considered Ordinance No. 94-1994, and has taken a final vote upon such reconsideration upon the question, "Shall the ordinance and the referendum petition be repealed?" Section 3. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby determines that the ordinance in the referendum petition, Ordinance No. 94-1994, shall not be repealed. Section 4. 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. 95- 2015 PAGE 2 Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: ' /110 �k-N L. al e, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, Citv Secretary City Attorney CITY OF LA PHONE (713) 471-5020 • P. O. BOx 1 1 15 February 6, 1995 Hon. Mayor & City Council City of La Porte City Hall La Porte, Texas Gentlemen: PORTE • LA PORTE.TEXAS 77572 On January 6, 1995, a Referendum Petition was filed with the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, seeking repeal of Ordinance No. 94-1994. Pursuant to Article VI of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, I have examined each paper of the Petition to determine if it has a proper statement of the circulator and whether the Petition is signed by a sufficient number of qualified electors. Based upon my examination, I have found and determined that the Petition has been signed by a sufficient number of qualified electors. By letter dated January 15, 1995, I advised the circulators of the Petition of certain legal insufficiencies. The legal insufficiencies have now been corrected. I hereby certify as sufficient the Referendum Petition, as amended, under Article VI, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. The certified Referendum Petition is delivered to City Council herewith, for its consideration under Section 6.04 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. Yours very truly, Sue Lenes City Secretary SL:sw 0 0 5) s • ORDINANCE NO. 95-2016 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A REFERENDUM ELECTION AND 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 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. A referendum election shall be held within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, on the 6th day of May, 1995, such day being the first Saturday in May, 1995, between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. The wording of the proposition that is to appear on the ballot shall be as follows: "BALLOT TITLE" A REFERENDUM ON ORDINANCE NO. 94-1994, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF BAY FRONT PROPERTY ON GALVESTON BAY IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. "TITULO DE LA BOLETA" UN REFERENUM AL DECRETO NO 94-1994, UN DECRETO AUTORIZANDO UN CONVENIO POR LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE PARA LA ADQUISICION DE PROPIEDAD EN LA PARTE FRONTAL DE LA BAIA EN LA BAIA DE GALVESTON EN LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE, PARA EL PROPOSITO DE USO PUBLICO. "OFFICIAL BALLOT (BOLETA OFICIAL) INSTRUCTION NOTE: (NOTA DE INSTRUCCION:) Place an "x" in the square beside the statement indicating the way you wish to vote. (Marque con una "x" el cuadro a la izquierda de la frase que indica la manera en que usted quiere votar.) FOR THE ORDINANCE (A FAVOR DEL DECRETO) AGAINST THE ORDINANCE (EN CONTRA DEL DECRETO) ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 2 Section 2. An election shall be held within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the 6th day of May, 1995, such day being the first Saturday in May, 1995, 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: Councilperson-at-Large--Position A, for a 3 year term Councilperson--District 4, for a 3 year term Councilperson--District 5, for a 3 year term A run-off election, if necessary, shall be held on Saturday, June 3, 1995, between the same hours. Section 3. 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 Creekmont Subdivision to Underwood Road; THENCE north along Underwood Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; 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: Barbara Womack , Presiding Judge Kim Womack , Alternate Presiding Judge • • ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Election Precinct #2 Polling Place: Baker School Cafetorium West Main Street and Underwood Road La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: Page 3 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 Street); 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; 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 E. Browder , Presiding Judge Karen Barnhill , Alternate Presiding Judge 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Election Precinct #3 Polling Place: Rizzuto Elementary School 3201 Farrington Boulevard La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: Page 4 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 17 Fairmont Park West Section One to Cedarmont Drive; THENCE northerly along Cedarmont Drive to Myrtle Creek Drive; 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 alone 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. 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 5 Election Officials: Paula Rizzuto Patsy Meza , Presiding Judge , 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; 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 Jordan , Alternate Presiding Judge 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Election Precinct #5 Polling Place: La Porte Senior High School 301 East Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: Page 6 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 (Old 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; 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. _. • ORDINANCE No. 9 5 2016 Election Officials: Cathy Emrick , Presiding Judge Mary -Ann Trainer - , Alternate Presiding Judge Election Precinct #6 Polling Place: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: Page 7 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; 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: Jack Gresham Presiding Judge Nadine Jones Alternate Presiding Judge 0 • ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 8 Early Voting Place: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Section 4. 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 5. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby created to process Early Voting results for the election and the runoff election, if necessary. C. David Young 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. 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 6. 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 • ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 9 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. Section 7. 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 S. 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 9. 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 10. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson must be a resident elector of the City. Each candidate for the • 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 10 office of District Councilperson must also be a resident of the district for which he files. Section 11. 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 22, 1995. No application shall be accepted for filing prior to February 20, 1995. The filing fee for each candidate for the office of Councilperson is hereby established as Fifty Dollars ($50.00). 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 12. 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 13. 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. 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2016 Page 11 Section 14. 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. Section 15. This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Section 16. 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, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; 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 13th day of February, 1995. CIT OF LA PORTE BY: i an alone, ayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: , Z��v �; Knox W. Askins, City Attorney 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PRIME CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WHICH EXPIRES ON MARCH 8, 1995, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995; 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 PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; 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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. I � f ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2017 PAGE 2 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: N r an L. Malo , Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPRO D: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney ASKINS & ARMSTRONG, P. C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX 1218 LA PORTE. TEXAS 77572-1218 KNOX W. ASKINS JOHN D. ARMSTRONG February 6, 1995 Hon. Mayor & City Council City of La Porte City Hall La Porte, Texas Gentlemen: TELEPHONE 713 471-1886 TELECOPIER 713 471-2047 The City's Franchise Agreement with Prime Cable expires March 8, 1995. The City and Prime Cable are in negotiations for a new Franchise Agreement. Approval of the attached ordinance will authorize extension of the present Franchise Agreement until a new Franchise Agreement can be negotiated and approved by City Council. Yo veryy truly, Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA:sw Enclosure cc: Ms. Kathleen Abel Director of Community Affairs Prime Cable One Northchase Park 4201 FM 1960 W, Suite 300 Houston, Tx 77068-3414 REOTI&ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Requested Byv_ B. L. Powell Department: Police Report Exhibits: Ordinance No. 1466 - E Traffic Engineering Study Resolution XXXX Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The question of school zones in the Meadowcrest subdivision was raised at the January 30, 1995 workshop meeting. An investigation was performed by staff, outlined in the attached traffic engineering study. It is recommended that school zones be established on Mockingbird and Meadowcrest Lane between North H And North L Streets. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 1466 - E establishing school zones on Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: N/A Funds Available: YES NO A-_� T, Robert T. Herrera City Manager a--i -c, 5 DATE 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MOCKINGBIRD LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AND A SCHOOL ZONE ON MEADOWLARK LANE, FROM NORTH "H" STREET TO NORTH "L" STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. - WHEREAS, Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, provides that whenever the governing body of the City of La Porte shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facia speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or prudent under conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway within the City of La Porte, taking into consideration, but not limited to, the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said governing body may determine and declare a reasonable and prudent prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signage giving notice thereof is erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has directed that an Engineering and Traffic Investigation take place for the purpose of ascertaining reasonable and prudent prima facie speed limits on Mockingbird Lane and Meadowlark Lane within the City of La Porte; and ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-E PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the results of said Engineering and Traffic Investigation have become known unto the City Council of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte finds that it is consistent in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte to reduce the maximum speed on said streets of the City of La Porte based upon the results of said engineering and traffic investigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, Chapter 25 "Traffic", Article 2, Section 25-23, subparagraph (d), "Maximum limits and school zones," is hereby amended by adding subparagraphs "y" and "z", to read as follows, to -wit: Section 25-23 (d)(1)(y): Along Mockingbird Lane from North "H" Street to North "L" Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, 0.341 miles. (d)(1)(z): Along Meadowlark Lane from North "H" Street to North "L" Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, 0.341 miles. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as • ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-E PAGE 3 required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; 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 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(26), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Section S. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. 0 • ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-E PAGE 4 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: NQ an L. Mal , Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney CITY OF LA PORTE INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 6, 1995 TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager FROM: Bobby Powell, Police Chief4K/ teve Gillett, Director of Public Works SUBJ T: Traffic Engineering Study Meadowcrest Subdivision The question of school zones in the Meadowcrest subdivision was raised at the workshop meeting of January 30, 1995. The following is an analysis and recommendation regarding the installation of school zones. INTRODUCTION The Meadowcrest subdivision is located in Northwest La Porte between North H and North L Streets. The streets are installed in a simple grid pattern, with interior streets intersecting the two collector streets, Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane. Construction is standard concrete curb and gutter, although no sidewalks exist. The La Porte Independent School District constructed Lomax Elementary on North L Street between Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane in 1986 . The City enacted Ordinance No 1466 - A establishing a school zone along North L Street between Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane on July 28, 1986. Concern has been expressed by Meadowcrest residents that additional school zones are needed in this area. ANALYSIS The primary routes used by students in Meadowcrest are Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane. A school crossing guard is used on North L Street at Mockingbird Lane, and a crosswalk is in place on North L Street at Meadowlark Lane. This route is used by students attending Lomax Jr. High. Additionally, students attending Lomax Elementary and La Porte High School are picked up by bus on Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane. All students use Meadowlark and Mockingbird Lane for school access. Additional considerations are also relevant to the installation of school zones in this area. The lack of sidewalks force students to walk in the street. On -street parking obstructs vision of both pedestrians and motorists. Finally, Mockingbird and Meadowlark physically connect North H and North L Streets. With North H Street lacking a bridge at Big Island Slough, motorists use Meadowcrest Subdivision as access to the remainder of the area. Traffic Engineering Study Meadowcrest Subdivision Page 2 RECOMMENDATION The existing use of Mockingbird and Meadowlark Lane as a school route, existing crossings on North L Street, lack of sidewalks, on - street parking, and heavy traffic volumes support the installation of school zones. It is recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance declaring Mockingbird Lane and Meadowlark Lane a school zone between North H and North L Streets. 0 • 0UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I0 AGENDA DATE February 13, 1995 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; ORDINANCE; XX OTHER - TRW REDI is a local firm that provides tax information to the Title Insurance industry and other financial related markets, such as mortgage companies. TRW receives tax information from the various taxing entities and places it into their own computer system and provide a one stop location for the firms that utilize their service. TRW has requested that the City of La Porte participate in their program and has offered to pay the City $200 per reporting period, which will be about 18 times per year. The responsibility of the City will be to prepare a computer tape of the accounts with tax paid and tax outstanding information. After reviewing their proposal, staff believes it has merit. Currently, the title companies have to come to our office, where we provide a terminal for them to check the status of the tax accounts. If we were to provide the information to TRW, the title companies would receive the information when they checked on the taxes paid for the county. This would save our staff time and we would be adequately reimbursed (about $3,600) for the time it takes to prepare the tape. The information provided to TRW is public information. My first concern was the possibility that the information could be electronically provided to someone else and used as a mailing list. The proposed contract with TRW restricts the use of the data so that this can not occur. Prior to our taking over the school tax office, they provided the information to TRW. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Authorize Director of Finance to enter into agreement with TRW REDI for the purpose of providing tax information. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: N/A FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA G —► .- �kt�. a - g -g's ROBERT T HERRERA, CITY MANAGER DATE ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2018 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND TRW REDI, FOR COMPUTERIZED AD VALOREM TAX INFORMATION; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; 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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. • ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2018 PAGE 2 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: rman L. Mcilbnb, Mayor ATTEST: Sue enes, City Secretary City Attorney AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT TRW RED[ is a joint venture partnership of TRW, Inc., and Elsevier, NV. TRW REDI affirms that it is in the business of reporting the status of Harris County property taxes to the Title Insurance industry, FDIC, and other financially related markets. National real estate tax service agencies such as Transamerica and First American Real Estate Tax Service are also customers of TRW REDI. The property tax databases maintained by TRW REDI are separate and not connected in any way to the data bases of TRW's consumer and business credit businesses, nor is the property tax data shared with other TRW components. In the course of its normal business, TRW REDI collects real property tax information on computer readable magnetic tape from many of the tax collecting agencies situated within the boundaries of Harris County. This information is reformatted and placed in the TRW REDI databases where it is available for access by the Title Insurance company and other financially related customers that conduct business or have an interest in property within Harris County. Computer terminals are placed in the customer offices which facilitate their inquiries into the TRW REDI databases. TRW REDI further affirms that: 2. 3. It is willing to enter into separate agreement with the City of LaPorte for use of the city's and school district's property tax information. Said use is to provide tax reports to the Title Insurance industry and related financial markets. The purchased data will n9t be copied in whole and distributed to third parties without the expressed written authorization from the City of LaPorte. It recognizes that the information contained in their databases will never be as current as the City's, however, TRW REDI will use its best efforts to maintain the maximum current status of its information. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT In consideration of the agreement from the City of LaPorte ("City"), the information from its files on magnetic tape or cartridge any other electronic media, TRW REDI agrees: 1 . City will provide a tape cartridge of the city's and school district's tax data to TRW REDI on the 5th and 20th of each month. TRW REDI will provide all media necessary. 2. Any and all information in the original form provided to TRW REDI under this agreement is for use of TRW REDI only and will not be conveyed in such original form to any firm or individual. 3. CITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE, NOR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION. 4. The City or any of its officials, agents or employees will be held harmless and TRW REDI will waive any liability that may accrue due to any negligence for data errors of any type or due to any cause whatsoever. 5. TRW REDI will pay City $Zoo per run. A check for $J-4-0 will be left at City on the 20th of each month. 0 . 2 6. TRW REDI is responsible for all fees incurred with Easy Access for installation of the program that allows City tp produce the data for TRW REDI. 7. Either party may cancel this agreement with 30 days written notice to the other party. I (Name) ���c ��c� hereby declare that I have read and understand this order and agreement, and that I am duly authorized to execute it in behalf of TRW REDI,and to bind TRW REDI to the above terms and conditions. Sign re Date oeoe Title or Position I (Name) JEFF LITCHFIELD , on behalf of the City of LaPorte, hereby agree to accept the provisions of this agreement to provide the data requested to TRW REDI Property Data Services, Inc. nature D to DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Title or Position REOJMT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAmITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 13. 1995 Requested By: S. Gillett �li� Department: Public Works Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No 95- City Engineer's Recommendation Bid Tabulation Project Budget SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed bids were opened on January 23, 1995 for the construction of the City -Wide Utility Replacement Project. Bids were sent to eight (8) contractors, with five (5) returning bids. The Project was designed and bid by the City's Engineering Division. The Project consists of four (4) separate projects, and includes (1) Replacement of waterlines on two (2) bridges; (2) installation of a 12 inch force main diversion in Northwest La Porte; (3) replacement of three (3) manholes in Northwest La Porte; and (4) replacement of 8 inch sewer line at the La Porte Jr. High Football Field. The first project was identified through the 1994-95 budget process. The remaining three (3) projects were identified through the City Infiltration & Inflow (I&I) Program. Low bid was submitted by $55,617.65. A detailed for the construction of DESCRIPTION Waterline Crossings Follis Construction Company Project Budget is attached. each component of the Project BID $29,160.00 BUDGET $ 40,000.00 for a total bid of Funds are available as follows. FUND SOURCE Utility CIP Force Main Diversion $ 3,625.00 $150,000.00 I&I Fund Manhole Replacement $ 7,492.95 Same Same Sewer Replacement $15,339.70 Same Same Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 95- authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Follis Construction for the construction of the City -Wide Utility Replacement Project in the amount of $55,617.65. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater XXXX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other 003-705-610-100 Account Number: 018-806-806-100 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda t-g s Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2019 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND FOLLIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY-WIDE UTILITY REPLACEMENT PROJECT; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $55,617.65 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; 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 PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. The City Council appropriates the sum not to exceed $29,160.00 from the Utility CIP Fund No. 003, and the sum not to exceed $26,457.65 from the Inflow and Infiltration Fund No. 018, for a total appropriation not to exceed $55, 617.65 to fund said contract. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2019 PAGE 2 matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: /' /�'L. Ma , Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works Fred D. Thompson, P.E., City Engineer. City -Wide Utility Replacement Project #94-6703 It is my recommendation that the above referenced project be awarded to the low bidder, Follis Construction, Inc. I am satisfied that they have the background and experience to satisfactorily perform this work. Attached is a list of recent projects for your files. xc: John Joerns 01/31/1995 13:25 713-471-6038 FOU-IS CONSTRUCTION PAGE 01 Follls Construction, Inc.; 10 N. Broadway a La Porte, Texas 77571 * (713) 471-6881 January j25, 1995 City of La Porte Fairmon La Port , Texas 77571 Attenti n: Mr. Reagan McPhail RE: Underground Utilities rollis t Construction, Inc. haa.an experienced staff with-,25 years ol doing underground utilities. The following are recent project involving underground utilities. City of Horgan's Point Potable Water pipe line loop extension (2) Fire Hydrants and isolation valves 8/29/94 thru 9/8/94 Southwest Chemical / City of Seabrook 8" Water line 1,450 Ln Ft. on Access Highway Includes necessary road borings. 10/20/93 thru 11/19/93 Al waste / City of La Porte 8" Water line (3) Fire Hydrants Tapping sleeve valve with roadway box 03/24/93 thru 04/06/94 sincerel Foll:is C Mark Foi X, onstruction, Inc. BID TABULATION CITY OF LA PORTE CITY-WIDE UTILITY REPLACEMENT PROJECT CLP PROJECT NO. 94-6703 PAS-KEYCONST. $39 394.441F $4 476.15F $4 563.36 $18_820.70 $67 254.65 R.L.-OTILITIES F F F ILNO BID FURLOW CONST. IF $27 647.40 $2 943.50F $10 558.95F_ $15 751.50L $56 901.35 $40 540.00 $7105.001F $21 828.00F $27 206.00F $96 679.00 H.T.H. (BID NOT SIGNED) $35180.001F $2 900.001F $10 500.00 $17 225.00 1F $65 805.00 ESTIMATE .��� Imo: � • � Imo... � � � � CITY OF LA PORTE CIT0IDE UTILITY REPLACEMENT PaECT CLP PROJECT NO. 94-6703 WATERLINE PROJECT ACCT. NO. 003-705-610-320 003-705-610-490 003-705-610-504 003-705-610-466 003-705-610-510 003-705-610-910 PROJECT BUDGET ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Supplies (printing) Legal (Contract Review) Legal Advertisement Construction Testing Construction Contingency Total Waterline Budget INFLOW/INFILTRATION PROJECTS 018-806-806-320 018-806-806-490 018-806-806-504 018-806-806-466 018-806-806-510 018-806-806-720 018-806-806-910 Supplies (printing) Legal (Contract Review) Legal (Advertisement) Construction Testing Construction Seeding Supplies Contingency Total I&I Budget BUDGET $ 40.00 100.00 75.00 100.00 29,160.00 3,096.00 $32,571.00 $ 40.00 100.00 75.00 200.00 26,457.65 2,000.00 1,915.35 $30,788.00 Total City -Wide Utility Replacement $63,359.00 0 0 Z4 SUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 110 Agenda Date Requested: February 13, 1995 Requested By: Charles Harrington 6 Department: Planning Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 2. Area Map SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Jordan Interests, Inc. has petitioned the City of La Porte to close, vacate, and abandon an existing public right-of-way, being the alley in Block 753 between West "A" and West "B" Streets. The total area equals 6,400 square feet. The closure is to facilitate the applicant's ability to utilize their property on both sides of the alley. Staff has reviewed the request and processed it through applicable procedures with no objection noted. The appraisal value of the property equals $8,400, which is payable to the City of La Porte. Staff recommends approval of this request subject to: Payment of $8,400. 2. Maximum length of time stipulated for completion of this alley closing shall be thirty (30) days from date of approval by the City Council. Action Required by Council: Consider approving an ordinance authorizing closure and sale of the property as requested, subject to payment of the $8,400 within thirty days. Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund _ Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement _ General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda G I. 2-'�-q5 City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2020 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 753, TOWN OF LA FORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by record owner of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street and alley, and that the closing of the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the -public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 753, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to -wit: That portion of the alley located in Block Seven Hundred Fifty-three (753), Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, lying and being situated between West "A" Street and West "B" Street. ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2020 PAGE 2 Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Local Government Code; 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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. Applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the effective date hereof to pay the City of La Porte, in certified funds the sum of $8,400.00 as consideration hereunder. The City Secretary shall not issue a certified copy of this Ordinance until such payment is made. If such payment has not been made within thirty (30) days from the effective date hereof, this Ordinance shall be null and void. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CIT� OF LA�PORT BY/ G�'.L���l///� Neiman L.' Malone Mayor ATTEST: Sue--Lenes WEST MAI N sr. JAlley To Be Closed WEST ))A�) ST. it 6400 Sq. Ft. --I 7 7 WEST 17 By' ST. QO Ln 71) 0 c/) T-4 it 7 --)5 FOR M-110 0 *QUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date Requested: February 13, 1995 Requested By: Charles Harrington Department: Planning Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 2. Memorandum 3. Map of Existing Conditions 4. Map of Proposed Speed Umits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Background Following completion of the Spencer Highway reconstruction, speed zone signs were temporarily erected while a speed zone study was completed for the new facility. As stated in the attached memo, a number of factors were considered in establishing the new speed zones, including 85th percentile speeds (see Exhibit A) and maximum design speeds. Recommendation As shown on the attached Exhibit B, staff recommends the following speeds on Spencer Highway: Westbound from SH 146 to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street, the speed limit should be established as 35 mph. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to the western corporate limit, the speed zone should be established as 45 mph. Eastbound from the western corporate limit to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street should be 45 mph. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to SH 146, the speed limit should be 35 mph. Action Required by Council: Consider approving an ordinance establishing speed limits along Spencer Highway as outlined above. Availability of Funds: General Fund _ Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement _ General Revenue Sharing — Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda G City Manager • .• ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-F AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS UPON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUN NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, provides that whenever the governing body of the City of La Porte shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facia speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or prudent under conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway within the City of La Porte, taking into consideration, but not limited to, the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said governing body may determine and declare a reasonable and prudent prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signage giving notice thereof is erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has directed that an Engineering and Traffic Investigation take place for the purpose of ascertaining reasonable and prudent prima facie speed limits upon West Main Street within the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the results of said Engineering and Traffic Investigation have become known unto the City Council of the City of La Porte; and • 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-F PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte finds that it is consistent in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte to designate and alter heretofore established maximum speed limits upon West Main Street in the City of La Porte based upon the results of said engineering and traffic investigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, Chapter 25 "Traffic", Article 2, Section 25-23, is hereby amended by repealing subparagraphs (g) (2) , (g) (4) , (h) (2) , (i) (3) , and (j) (2) , and replacing said subparagraphs with the following new subparagraphs (g)(4) and (i)(3) to read as follows, to -wit: "Section 25-23 (g)(4) Along West Main Street, from State Highway 146 to a point 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street; (i)(3) Along West Main Street, from a point 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to the western corporate limits;" Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government • • ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-F PAGE 3 Code; 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 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(28), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. 0 ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-F PAGE 4 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th day of February, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE % 17 rman L. Ma `n6, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary EXHIBIT "A" EXISTING CONDITIONS .S. 4-26-94 I 0 0 NORTH "L" ST. 0 01-1 0 � NORTH H" ST. DEER PARK Z NORTH " D" ST. AIRPORT < WEST MAIN ' ST. FAIRMONT PARKWAY EXHIBIT " B" PROPOSED SPEED ZONES J SPEED LIMIT 35 i SPEED LIMIT 45 1. N L CEO CA V) 00 a BRIW / 4-26-94 TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager FROM: Charles Harrington, Director of Planning SUBJECT: Spencer Highway Speed Zones As you may recall, the Texas Department of Transportation erected speed zone signs along Spencer Highway that did not accurately reflect the existing speed zones that were established by ordinance prior to the reconstruction of Spencer Highway. Following completion of Spencer Highway, TX DOT performed a speed zone study from S.H. 146 to Willow Spring Gully to determine the speeds that motorists were driving along this stretch. On the attached Exhibit A, I have provided the 85th percentile speed east and westbound at different points along Spencer Highway. As you can see, the 85th percentile speeds range from 37 m.p.h. near 12th Street to 50 m.p.h. near Canada Street. In attempting to recommend new speed zones, the Planning Department reviewed the following information: Road surface characteristics, shoulder condition, grade alignment and sight distance. The 85 percentile speed. Roadside development. Safe speed for curves or hazardous locations. - Parking practices and pedestrian activity. 0 • Page 2 of 2 Memo to Bob Herrera & John Joerns Spencer Highway Speed Zones Reported accident experience for the past 12 months. Signal visibilities. As a result of that review, the Planning Department recommends the following speed zones be established for Spencer Highway: (See Exhibit B) Westbound from S.H. 146 to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street, the speed limit should be established as 35 m.p.h. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to the western corporate limit, the speed zone should be established as 45 m.p.h. Eastbound from the western corporate limit to 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street should be 45 m.p.h. From 1,900 feet west of South 16th Street to S.H. 146, the speed limit should be 35 m.p.h. Thank you for your considerations. 0 • 2(1 ' 1 ►L.i. 1' 1� I 1 Agenda Date Requested: February 13. 1995 Requested By: Loui Ri Department: Administrative Services Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1►� I►� i ' 1 I�1 1 • 1�� On December 16, 1994, a detective from the Police Department was involved in an accident which resulted in the City's unit #56-20 being totalled. The other party was at fault and their insurance company is forwarding a check in the amount of $9,920. There have been approximately $3,842 paid in lease fees for this vehicle making a total of $13,762 available for replacement. Quotations were received from three auto dealers for used rental vehicles: Joe Camp Ford - 1994 Ford Taurus - $12,300 Les Marks Chevrolet - 1994 Cavalier - $13,217 Ron Craft Chevrolet - 1994 Lumina - $12,500 The Taurus from Joe Camp has approximately 22,000 miles on it and has been inspected by Equipment Services and appears to be in good working order. It is recommended that this vehicle be purchased for $12,300. This item is exempt from formal sealed bidding due to "...unforseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property". Action Required by Council: Approve purchase of 1994 Ford Taurus from Joe Camp Ford for $12,300. Availability of Funds: General Fund Capital Improvement X Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Funds Available: X Yes No Approved for City Council Agenda G� i . Robert T. Herrera City Manager L-q-cis Date ' 1 ►1"1',KOU1 1 I1��YY u Agenda Date Requested: Requested By: Report Exhibits: Accord Group Proposal Administrative Svc Ordinance The Accord Group presented a proposal to the City in December to provide professional assistance in selecting the City's new financial information system. The new hardware and software will replace the Data General system currently in use. Their proposal consisted of six tasks to complete this project. The first two have been completed and the third, analysis of proposals, is in process. The remaining three tasks are estimated to cost $7,600 plus miscellaneous costs of $1,444, for a total not to exceed $9,044. Funds for this project were budgeted in the general capital improvement fund. Action Required by Council: Approve professional services contract with the Accord Group to assist in the selection of a new financial information system. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater X Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 015-543-200-100 Funds Available: X Yes No Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera City Manager z-q-qs Date • �CCOR� GRpU4 December 13, 1994 Mr. John Joerns Assistant City Manager City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115 Dear John: Professionals Serving Management in One Accord Thank you for the opportunity to provide professional assistance in selecting the CiWs new financial information system. The purpose of this letter is to propose this assistance. As before, this assistance is structured to allow city staff to perform most of the labor intensive tasks. The ACCORD GROUP will function as a reviewer and coordinator of the selection process. Tasks will include: Task 1: Review of Request for Proposals The ACCORD GROUP will review the City's request for proposals (RFP) for the new Financial information system. During Task 1, our consultants will review the RFP for major system requirements. Any suggested changes will be identified and discussed with the City. Task 2: RFP Mailed to Vendors The ACCORD GROUP will assist you in developing a list of prospective vendors. During the two - three weeks vendors are preparing their proposals, our consultants will be available to answer vendor questions or resolve any issues. The city staff will take the lead in answering vendor questions. Task 3: Analysis of Proposals When the Proposals are received, our consultants will assist the City in the analysis. This analysis will be based upon the evaluation criteria in the RFP. The city staff will conduct most of the analysis and all of the reference checks. Reference check lists will be provided to the city for staff to use. After the City has completed its analysis The ACCORD GROUP will review the findings and hold a workshop with staff to discuss which vendors should be asked to make presentations. Each vendor should be given two days of dedicated time — at La Port City Hall. 2600 Avenue K, Suite 205 • Plano, Texas 75074 9 (214) 578-0046 Page 2: Financial Information System City of La Porte Task 4: Vendor Demonstrations and Site Visits During Task 4, our consultant will schedule and attend demonstrations by the vendor finalists to you and your staff. An agenda will be prepared by our consultant and provided to each selected vendor. These demonstrations will be conducted at the City. The vendors will be requested to show capabilities that are important to the City. Once the demonstrations are complete, a brief workshop with the City's Selection Team will be held to decide which vendors will be asked to arrange a visit to a similar sized city using their proposed systems. (Optional) The City will coordinate and schedule the site visits. The ACCORD GROUP will accompany the City Team members on visits to the cities. The number of vendors still under consideration should be limited to two. At the end of the site visits, a discussion will be held to determine which vendor should be recommended. If further discussions or issues need to be resolved a more formal workshop will be conducted. The recommendation will be to attempt to negotiate a contract with that vendor. The recommendation will be based upon the vendor's proposal, system evaluation, comfort with the vendor, and how well the vendor's system achieves your needs. Task 5: Vendor Recommendation Once the Selection Team has made a decision, a presentation will be developed by city staff with in ut from our consultant. The presentation will be made to the City Manager and Council by the MIS Committee. Our consultant will attend the presentation to provide support and answer questions. Task 6: Contract Negotiation Our consultant will assist the City in negotiating a contract for the new Financial information system. This will be conducted with the vendor selected in Task 4. Price, payment terms, training hours, and implementation assistance will be issues. Estimated Professional Fees and Expenses Based upon the described Tasks, our professional fees for Tasks 1 through 6 will not exceed $10,200. The professional fees allow for four (4) days of demonstrations [two days for each vendor finalist] and two for site visits. If additional days are necessary or if events materially affect the tasks, these will be discussed with the City prior to any assistance being provided. Page 3: Financial Information System City of La Porte Task Estimated Hours Professional Fees 1 5 $500 2 1 $100 3 20 $2,000 4 48 $4,800 5 (optional) 12 $1,200 6 16 $1,600 Professional Total: 1�02 10 00 Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, long .distance phone charges, etc. will be billed at actual cost. The estimated expenses for vendor presentations (2) and site visits (2) are (based upon sites within Texas): ■ Airfare: $316 - $474 ■ Lodging: $250 - $350 ■ Meals: $180 - $200 ■ Auto Rental: $180 - $270 ■ Parking & Misc.: $100 - $150 Total: $1,026 - 1,444 The Firm is prepared to begin this effort immediately upon approval. Also, I will be the consultant during the engagement. Please note that if any events materially change the estimated amount of professional assistance, the effect will be discussed with the City prior to the effort. 0 Page 4: Financial Information System City of La Porte John, thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve the City of La Porte. If this is agreeable, please sign both copies and return one to me. Cordially, Ramond W. (Chip) Collins Principal City of La Porte Approval to� Proceed: C i o�T. Title: C vk�A. Date: a►. 11� -Cts REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 13, 1995 Requested By:O Bobby L. Powell Department: Police X Report Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Resolution Ordinance We are requesting to purchase the new version of the AS/400 Operating System that IBM has released. It is Version 3, Release 1. We have already received one free upgrade in December 1992. In our contract we will have to pay for this one. The cost for this upgrade is $7,580.00. We must maintain the operating system at the most current level. IBM will discontinue providing support if we do not keep up to date. Also, we must operate at the same level as USTI, to avoid problems when we receive program updates from them. The Operating System will have to be purchased from IBM, they are a sole source vendor. Action Required By Council: Approve purchase of the new version of the AS/400 Operating System. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing X Other (Computer Replacement Fund) Insurance Account Number: 023-640-455-502 Funds Available: X YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda GJ5,_� I i 4t,�� -&- Q - 9's Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager ! • LA PORTE POLICE DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMO To: Bobby L. Powell, Chief of Police From: David Wood, Computer Specialist Subject: IBM Operating System Upgrade Date: February 2, 1995 IBM has released a new version of the AS/400 Operating System. It is Version 3, Release 1. We will have to purchase this upgrade because we have already received one free upgrade in December 1992. The cost for this upgrade is $7,580.00. It is important that we maintain the operating system at the most current level, because IBM will discontinue providing support to us if we fall too far behind. Also, we must operate at the same level as USTI, in order to avoid problems when we receive program updates from them. Thank you for your time and considerations with this matter. • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 13 1995 Requested By: Susan Kelle Department: Purchasing Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Radios Purchased by Department SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Various departments have budgeted for pagers and radios this fiscal year. Through an inter -local agreement, the City may purchase these items from the Houston Galveston Area Council and eliminate the need for a sealed bid. The total expenditure, including a 3% administrative fee would be $28,337.13. The departmental costs are as follows: EMS $ 5,128.45 Fire $ 8,991.90 Golf Course $ 2,991.32 Parks & Rec $ 359.26 Police $10,866.20 Sufficient funds have been budgeted in departmental accounts for this purchase. Action Required by Council: Authorize purchase of radios and pagers from HGAC in the amount of $28,337.13. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Various Funds Available: X YES No ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Approved for City Council Agenda 634.,,,k T, j4y,4, Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0 0 RADIOS PURCHASED BY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT COST EXT. COST EMS HT1000 Handheld Radio 2 837.07 1,674.14 w/intr. safe batt. & mic. Spectra Mobile Radio with 1 3,454.31 3,454.31 digital encoder front and $ 5,128.45 rear control FIRE Monitor II Pagers 30 299.73 $ 8,991.90 GOLF COURSE HT1000 Handheld Radio 4 747.83 $ 2,991.32 PARKS & REC Maxtrac 100 Mobile Radio 1 359.26 $ 359.26 POLICE HT1000 Handheld Radio 4 747.83 2,991.32 Spectra Mobile Radio with 3 2,624.96 7,874.88 trunk mount and siren/PA $10,866.20 GRAND TOTAL $28,337.13 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM a uate hequ Requested By: Steohen L. Barr Department: PAOk`s & I X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Bid Recap of Sealed Bid #0630 - Glass Replacement at Sylvan Beach, Jennie Riley Recreation Center, and the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has advertised for bids to replace the lexan panels in Sylvan Beach Pavilion, to replace rusted casements and glass in Jennie Riley Recreation Center, and to install framework and glass in the new free weight room at the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center. Bids were opened and read on January 16, 1995. Bid requests were mailed to eight vendors with three returning bids. Lohman Glass Company of La Porte submitted the low bid meeting specifications, totalling $9,840.00. The amount budgeted in the FY 94-95 budget for these three projects are as follows: Sylvan Beach Lexan replacement, $1 1,250.00; Jennie Riley casement and glass replacement, $4,750.00;and Recreation & Fitness Center frame and glasswork for new free weight room, $2,450.00. The budgeted funds for these three projects totals $18,450.00. Staff recommends the award of this Glass Installation Contract to Lohman Glass Company, as overall bidder meeting specifications, and the bid being within budgeted funds for the three specified projects. Action Required by Council: Consider award of bid for Glass Installation Contract for replacement of Lexan panels at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, replacement of casements and windows at Jennie Riley Recreation Center, and installation of framework and glass in the new free weight room at the Recreation & Fitness Center to Lohman Glass Company, overall low bidder meeting specifications. Availability of Funds: X General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 008-800-803-802 Funds Available: X YES _ NO (SB) Account Number: 001-800-800-802 Funds Available: X YES _ NO (JR) Account Number: 001-800-801-802 Funds Available: X YES _ NO (RFC) Approved for City Council Agenda: Q T-• a- a 5 Robert T. Herrera, Date City Manager { i ii CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM JANUARY 16, 1995 TO: STEPHEN BARR,�DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM: SUSAN KELLEY;'PURCHASING AGENT SUBJ: SEALED BID #0630 - GLASS REPLACEMENT Advertised, sealed bids #0630 a glass replacement were opened and read on January 16, 1995. Bid requests were mailed to eight (8) vendors with three (3) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Lohman Glass Company in the amount of $9,840.00 Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List lE! t Parks and Recrtation Dept'. I BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID 7#0630 - GLASS REPLACEMENT LOHMAN GLASS COMPANY 228 NORTH 8TH STREET LA PORTE, TX 77571 DEER PARK GLASS & MIRROR 902 CENTER DEER PARK, TX '17536 ADMIRAL GLASS & MIRROR 118 S. IOWA LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 JOHNSON GLASS 3 618 FAI RMONT PASADENA, TX 77504 TRIDENT GLASS 1,13 NORTH 10mH STREET LA PORTE, TX 77571 BINSWANGER GLASS 2051 S. RICHIE PASADENA, TX 77502 CLEAR IMAGE GLASS 2614 CENTER DEER PARK, TX 77536 HURRICANE GLASS P.O. BOX 61 SOUTH HOUSTON, TX 77587 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: P.O. BOX 996 JANUARY 1, 1995 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 JANUARY 8, 1995 BID TABULATION = BID TABULATION - GLASS REPLACEMENT 1) SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION $6;239.00 $6;a5O:00 1 $7,580.00 I 1 i i 2) JENNIE RILEY CIVIC CENTER $1,6.00 I $2,126.00 $1,970.17 3) LA PORTE RECREATION AND i $1,965.00 j $1,500.00 $1,534 12 1 FITNESS CENTER j TOTAL $9 8�#tI.00 k $:Q,07ixQ0 �,' �11 D3429 •, REO1J&ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM Agenda Date Requested: February 13 1995 Requested By: Budd cobs Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: A.Letter from Avanti International B.Cost Comparison between AV-100 & AV-118 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Ordinance The City of La Porte uses a chemical grout to reduce infiltration to sanitary sewer lines and manholes. This grout reacts with the soil to form a barrier to stop migration of water through the soil around the lines and manholes reducing the amount of ground water entering the sanitary sewer system. AV-100, the current material used, is a sole -source item from Avanti International. This is a proprietary, patented product which no other company can bid in the United States. There is a comparable product available, AV-118 sold by Cues, Inc. This product will perform as well as AV-100. It is a liquid product which costs less per pound than the AV-100. The AV-100 is a powdered product which is mixed at the job site by Public Works employees as needed. The AV-118 contains a large amount of water which adds to the weight and means more of the AV-118 is needed to seal a comparable area as compared to powdered AV-100. Fifty (50) pounds of AV- 100 costing $158.00 will treat the same area as 132 pounds of AV-118 costing $297.00. In addition, the powdered AV-100 is safer and easier for the employees to handle with much less wasted product. Under State law, Council can authorize declaration of a vendor as sole source of an item when "items are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies." Staff recommends declaration of Avanti International as the sole source supplier of AV-100 as this company is the only authorized American dealer of this product. The attendant chemicals needed (ammonium persulfate and triethanalmine) are currently on an annual contract and are not included in this designation. Cost of this contract would not exceed 13,200 lbs of chemical grout at a cost of $3.16/lb, for a annual cost of $41,712.00. Action Required by Council: Declare Avanti International the sole sources supplier for AV-100 chemical grout, for an estimated annual purchase in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing XXX Other - Inflow/Infiltration Fund Account Number: 018 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager AvANTI INTERNATIONAL 822 Bay Star Blvd., Webster, Texas 77598-1528 • (713) 486-5600 • 1-800-877-2570 • FAX (713) 486-7300 February 1, 1995 City of LaPorte, Texas P. 0. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77521 Attn: Don Pennell Don, This letter is to verify the fact that Avanti International is the only vendor of AV-100 acrylamide gel grout in the United States. AV-100 is the most popular chemical grout in North America. The acrylamide grout is a gel, and its primary function is soil consolidation. By filling the void spaces between particles of soil while in a liquid state, and then changing to a solid, looking much like a clear jelly, the acrylamide grout stops water movement in the treated soil mass. AV-100 is the same formulation as AM-9, which was manufactured by American Cyanamid from the early 1950's until 1978. AV-100 is now made in Japan by a manufacturer producing the grout since 1962. The gel is colorless, firm, but not very strong, with low tensile strength. It has a very broad range of gel times and has the lowest viscosity of any of the chemical grouts. The longevity and effectiveness of the AV-100 has proven through the years to be superior over other materials. It is still the most economical grout to use and comes in powder form to make handling much easier than the liquid form. Pricing on the AV-100 is $790.00 for a 250 lb. drum., or $3.16 per lb., F.O.B. LaPorte, Texas. You will get 300 gallons of mixed grout out of this 250 lb. drum. I hope this information will be of help. If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 713-486-5600. Thank you AfV�ANTI ITERNATI{�ONAL Dwight Pettit Western Manager • AV100 COST OF CHEMICAL GROUT 60 GALLON BATCH COST AV118 COST AVANTI CUES CONTRACT 0591 50 lbs. AV100 $158.00 132 lbs. AV118 $297.00 @ $3.16/lb. @ $2.25/lb. 10 lbs. AMMUNIUM $ 12.50 10 lbs. SODIUM $ 20.00 PERSULFATE PERSULFATE @ $1.25/lb. @ $2.00/lb 1 GALLON $ 12.50 1 GALLON $ 12.50 TRIETHANALAMINE TRIETHANALAMINE @ $12.50/gal. I @ 12.50/gal. TOTAL 1 $183.00 TOTAL $329.50