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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-26 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Alton Porter at 6:02 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Pro Tem. Alton Porter, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke Members of Council Absent: Mayor Norman L. Malone Members of City Staff and Employees Present: Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, Chief of Police Bobby Powell, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr, Director of Planning Guy Rankin, Building Official Mark Lewis, La Porte Police Officers George Young and David Hoffman Others Present: Rev. Randy Gilchrist, representing the La Porte Ministers Alliance, Betty Waters and Inge Browder representing Planning & Zoning Commission and several La Porte Citizens. 2. INVOCATION BY DR. WAYNE SPEARS - FAIRMONT PARR BAPTIST CHURCH The invocation was given by the Pastor of the First Baptist Church Rev. Randy Gilchrist, as Dr. Spears was unable to attend the meeting tonight. Councilperson Clarke addressed Council thanking Rev. Gilchrist for the participation of the La Porte Alliance of Ministers. He indicated it is a real inspiration for this Council and the City of La Porte. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 1995 Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to aubrove the minutes of June 12, 1995. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem. Porter Nays: None Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 2 4. PRESENTATION: A. PRESENTATION TO RETIRING MEMBER OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem. Alton Porter asked Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Betty Waters, retiring board member Inge Browder, and Chief Building Official Mark Lewis to come before Council for a presentation. Mayor Pro Tem. Porter read a profile regarding Ms. Browder's contribution and the many accomplishments made by the Planning and Zoning Commission during her approximate twelve years of dedicated service. Chief Building Official Mark Lewis presented a plaque to Ms. Browder. Ms. Browder thanked Council for the plaque and the recognition given to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Betty Waters stated, "Inge could always be counted on to bring about a real thorough discussion on any topic presented to the Commission." Mayor Pro Tem. Porter introduced the new Director of Planning Guy Rankin. Assistant City Manager John Joerns stated, "Mr. Rankin comes to us from the Harris County Community Development Agency where he was instrumental in starting their first planning department. He also had approximately two and one half years of service with the City of Houston. Prior to that Mr. Rankin was with a Council of Governments region planning effort in North Carolina." Mr. Joerns indicated the City of La Porte is very pleased to have Mr. Rankin on board, and we are looking forward, with his assistance, to continue to progress in the area of planning, community and economic development. Director of Planning Guy Rankin stated, "I am glad to be here. It seems like a friendly town, and I am glad you chose me for your Planning Director." Council welcomed Mr. Rankin. S. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAR PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 6. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SCHOOL ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 95-1466-G) - B. Jacobs Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs reviewed the summary and staff recommendation regarding this request. Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 3 Council asked for clarification of the proposed ordinance. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong reviewed the ordinance with Council. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO: 95-1466- G - 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 THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE OF SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING SCHOOL ZONES AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS APPLYING TO SAID SCHOOL ZONES AT TIMES SPECIFIED HEREIN; FURTHER 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 Cooper to adopt Ordinance 95- 1466-G as read by the Assistant City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem Porter Nays: None 7. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING WEST ADAMS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN BLOCK 679 AND 690 AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 95-2032 (Ord. 95-2032-A) - J. Litchfield Director of Finance/Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield reviewed for Council the summary and recommendation for the request. Council discussed the recommendation and asked for clarification of method used to calculate value of the property. Director of Finance/Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield and Assistant City Manager John Joerns made clarifications for Council. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2032-A - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF WEST ADAMS STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. • 0 Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 4 (Assistant City Attorney Armstrong noted Ordinance 95-2032-A repeals Ordinance No. 95-2032 passed and approved May 8, 1995.) Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve Ordinance 95-2032-A as read by the Assistant City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 6 ayes, 2 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Gay, and Mayor Pro Tem Porter Nays: Councilpersons Maxwell and Clarke 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SHADY RIVER SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO ROBINSON CAPEN AND WIFE, MARIAN V. CAPEN (Ord. 95- 20431 - J. Joerns Assistant City Manager John Joerns recommended tabling this item. Mr. Joerns explained after the item was placed on the agenda, he received a call from a person in the community expressing an interest in the purchase or in the acquisition of this sale. Mr. Joerns stated, "After staff reviewed the request it was felt one of the State's law exemptions on public notice fit this particular situation. On further review of the State exemptions for public notice, I am recommending to Council we table this item tonight for further review with the City Attorney." Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to table item 8 until Council brings it back to the table. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem Porter Nays: None 9. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID TO ALPHA -LEE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY - S. Barr Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request. Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 5 Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to award the bid for the Fourth of July Fireworks Display to Alpha -Lee Enterprises. Inc. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem Porter Nays: None 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. MOTORCYCLE DIVISION - B. Powell B. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE OPENING OF THE UNDERWOOD ROAD BETWEEN FAIRMONT AND SPENCER IS SET FOR 10:00 A.M. ON JULY 5, IN FRONT OF THE ANGELIS SERVICE STATION B) Assistant City Manager John Joerns reminded Council about the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Underwood Road between Fairmont and Spencer to be held at 10:00 A.M. on July 5th. Mr. Joerns also reported to Council there was an EMS unit involved in an accident last Wednesday on Spencer Highway. There were no injuries to the EMS attendant or driver, but it appears the ambulance will be a total loss. The City is working with the insurance adjustor for the other person involved in the accident, and staff will keep Council informed. At this time we have two ambulances in service, but our third response vehicle is not available. If we were to have a need for the third unit we would rely on the "First Response" unit, the suburban, followed up by Mutual Aid from another community. The City also had a police unit involved in an accident on Highway 225. A City of La Porte Police Officer had just completed his investigation of a wreck on Highway 225, and he was entering his police unit to leave when a car hit his police unit from the rear. The Officer bumped his knee but was not severely injured. He was treated and released later that evening from the hospital. Unfortunately, the other person involved is suffering some significant injuries. The police unit may have to be declared a loss because it received chassis damage. Mr. Joerns also reported there was a single vehicle accident on Myrtle Creek and Spencer Highway. It appeared the vehicle veered off and struck the traffic signal pole. It caused damage to the pole and lights at the intersection. It took approximately three and one half hours to clear the intersection. The City is responsible for the traffic signals at that intersection, and we are presently looking for a traffic pole to fit the base which holds those signals. None of these incidents appear to 0 • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 6 be the fault of City personnel involved and staff will keep Council informed on all these matters. A) Chief Bobby Powell came before Council seeking approval to start a motorcycle unit within the City of La Porte Police Department. Chief Powell said due to the growth of the City these units will be very beneficial. These units will be equipped with radar for speed control. The motorcycles will be owned by individual officers and leased to the City for a fee of $450.00 per month for each motorcycle. This fee will cover the up -keep of the unit. The officer owning the motorcycle will be responsible for the repairs, oil, tires, brakes, insurance and other maintenance. The gasoline will be worked out on the basis of use to the City per week, as the units will be utilized by the officer for other jobs which they preform. Chief Powell said there will be some special equipment required which the City will be responsible. He said the funds are available in the existing budget to carry the expenditures to October and the beginning of the new budget year. Assistant City Manager John Joerns asked for Council direction to order the equipment. An affirmative response from Council is needed to begin this program. Mayor Pro Tem Porter asked if there were any objections from Council to the proposed motorcycle units. No objections were heard. City Manager Joerns stated, "Not having heard any objections, we will proceed." Mr. Joerns also announced the budget workshops will begin on August 14 after the City Council meeting. Chief Powell introduced Officer George Young and David Hoffman who will be operating the two motorcycle units. 11. COUNCIL ACTION Councilpersons Maxwell, Gay, McLaughlin, Thrower, Cooper, Sutherland and Mayor Pro Tem Porter brought items to Council's attention. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS 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 AN INVESTIGATION) There were no items to be discussed in executive session. Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 26, 1995, Page 7 13. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:03 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sue Lenes, City Secretary Passed and Approved this the loth day of July, 1995 rman L. Malone, Mayor (5 REQUAST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 26, 1995 Requested By: S. Gille Department: Public Works Report _T_Resolution XXXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 95-1466-G Letter from LPISD SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The La Porte Independent School District has requested the City to establish a school zone for the Early Childhood Development Center on South 1st Street between West H and West I Streets. The Center is a year -around facility, with staggered arrival and departure times. In researching the Code of Ordinances, several problems were found with overlapping ordinances. Over the years, several zones were inadvertently deleted by omission. In order to correct the Code, a new ordinance was drafted for all school zones correcting the problems and adding the Early Childhood Development Center. The School District was contacted to ensure arrival and departure times would be compatible with the new ordinance (see attached letter). Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 95-1466-G establishing School Zones within the City of La Porte. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: N/A Funds Available: YES NO . Herrera aA, a DAT City Manager LA PORTA NdEpENdENT SChOO1 AST&T I DIRECTOR O PERA iO s OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Mr. Steve Gillett City of La Porte La Porte, TX Dear Steve, June 15, 1995 301 E. FAIRAoNT PARkWAy LA POmE, TExAs 77571 (713)842.2660 FAx (713) 842.2675 Here is the list of times for each of ours schools for the 1995-96 school year. I'm sorry I have not sent this to you sooner but as I told you, I was waiting to see if there were any changes. The times listed below are the times that morning classes actually start and times the afternoon classes end. La Porte High School 7:30 a.m. 2:30 p. in. All Elementary Schools 8:00 a. m. 3:00 p. m. Bayshore Elem. La Porte Elem. Rizzuto Elem. Reid Elem. Lomax Elem. College Paris Elem. The Early Childhood Center Three (3) different classes Class 1 8:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m. Class 2 9:00 a. m. 2:00 p. in. Class 3 11:45 a. m. 2:45 p. in. All Junior High Schools 8:30 a. m. 3:45 p. m. La Porte Junior High Lomax Junior High Baker Junior High *Note -- The Junior High may change their afternoon release time to 3:35 or 3:40 p. m. but it will not be later than 3:45. For the 1995-% school year all elementary schools, Baker Junior High School and the Early Childhood Center will be on the ACE (year-round) calendar. Sincerely, e Ciat>lsen Director of Operations ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G 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 THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE OF SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING SCHOOL ZONES AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS APPLYING TO SAID SCHOOL ZONES AT TIMES SPECIFIED HEREIN; FURTHER 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 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 ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G 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 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, subparagraphs (a) through (d), are hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit: "Section 25-23. Maximum limits generally. A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle within the City of La Porte at a rate of speed greater that 30 miles per hour. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on any street or highway in the City at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing, having regard to the actual and potential hazard when approaching or crossing an intersection or a railway grade crossing, when approaching or going around a curve, when approaching a hillcrest, when traveling upon a narrow or winding street or highway, or when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or street conditions. In any event, speeds shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the street, alleyway, or highway in compliance with legal requirements, and the duty of all persons, to use due care. C. The City Council finds, upon traffic and engineering studies, and having regard to all other elements and factors required by law, including, but not limited to, • ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G PAGE 3 the widths and conditions of pavements and other circumstances, as well as the usual traffic thereon, that the maximum rates of speed as prescribed in this article are the maximum, reasonable, and prudent, safe prima facie speeds for motor vehicles operating as described herein. D. Maximum limits and school zones. (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of 20 miles per hour in any of the following designated school zones: (a) Along Park Street from San Jacinto to Fairmont Parkway, a distance of 700 feet, .133 miles. (b) Along Fairmont Parkway from Park Street to South Broadway, a distance of 1,800 feet, .34 miles. (c) Along Texas Ave. from Fairmont Parkway to East "G" Street, a distance of 1,400 feet, .27 miles. (d) Along East "G" Street from South Broadway to San Jacinto, a distance of 1,500 feet, .28 miles. (e) Along South Broadway from a point 250 feet south of East "G" Street to a point 75 feet south of East "B" Street a distance of 2,525 feet, .48 miles. (f) Along San Jacinto from a point 20 feet south of East "B" Street to a point 200 feet south of East "G" Street, a distance of 2,330 feet, .44 miles. (g) Along East "C" Street from San Jacinto to South Broadway, a distance of 650 feet, .123 miles. (h) Along West Madison from a point 30 feet west of North 4th Street to North 6th Street, a distance of 620 feet, .117 miles. (i) Along North 6th Street from a point 400 feet south of Barbours Cut Blvd. to a point 50 feet north of West Tyler, a distance of 950 feet, .179 miles. 0 • ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G PAGE 4 (j) Along North 5th Street from a point 75 feet south of Barbours Cut Blvd. to a point 20 feet north of West Tyler, a distance of 1,300 feet, .246 miles. (k) Along North "L" Street from a point 50 feet west of Alvy Drive to a point 175 feet west of Lomax School Road, a distance of 2,400 feet, .454 miles. (1) Along Willmont from a point 100 feet north of Fairmont Parkway to a point 100 feet south of Shell Rock, a distance of 1,200 feet, .227 miles. (m) Along Clairmont from Roseway to Rosemont, a distance of 600 feet, .114 miles. (n) Along Rosemont from Clairmont to Parkway, a distance of 600 feet, .114 miles. (o) Along Parkway from Willmont to Rosemont, a distance of 250 feet, .047 miles. (p) Along Roseway from Clairmont to Roseberry, a distance of 500 feet, .095 miles. (q) Along Cedarmont from a point 50 feet north of Stonemont to Myrtle Creek, a distance of 1,150 feet, .218 miles. (r) Along Myrtle Creek from Antrim to West Main, a distance of 600 feet, .114 miles. (s) Along Carlow from a point 200 feet east of Catlett to Cedarmont, a distance of 500 feet, .095 miles. (t) Along West Main from a point 200 feet east of Underwood Road to a point 200 feet east of Myrtle Creek, a distance of 1,150 feet, .218 miles. (u) Along Underwood Road from a point 30 feet north of Andricks to a point 100 feet south of Carlow, a distance of 1,480 feet, .280 miles. (v) Along West Main from a point 530 feet east of Farrington Blvd. to a point 280 feet west of Farrington Blvd., a distance of 810 feet, .153 miles. ORDINANCE NO. 95-1466-G PAGE 5 (w) Along Farrington Blvd. from West Main to a point 850 feet south of West Main, a distance of 850 feet, .161 miles. (x) Along North "L" Street, from a point 175 feet west of Mockingbird Lane, to a point 65 feet east of Meadowlark lane, a distance of 1,450 feet, .27 miles. (y) Along Myrtle Creek from West Main Street, (also known as Spencer Highway) to Sugar Creek, a distance of 1469 feet, .278 miles. (z) Along Mockingbird Lane from North "H" Street to North "L" Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, .341 miles. (aa) Along Meadowlark Lane from North "H" Street to North "L" Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, .341 miles. (bb) Along South 1st Street from West "H" Street to West "I" Street, a distance of 505 feet, .096 miles. (2) The speed established in this section shall be in effect between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week on school days only, during the time periods when the school zone, to which such limits apply, is posted as a school zone; except for subparagraph (bb) above, which shall have school zone hours in effect between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Timed flashing lights, as well as fixed signs, may be used to sign or post a school zone. In the event that a school zone is posted by both timed flashing lights, and a fixed sign, the hours posted on the fixed sign designates the school zone time periods notwithstanding whether or note the timed flashing lights are operational in said zone. All schools open all year shall be additionally signed "all year"." 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-G PAGE 6 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-G PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th day of June, 1995. ATTEST: J�c�P Sue Lenes, City Secretary AP VED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney PAGE 7 CITY OF LA PORTE By: I't onj t�cr {-et-� YY)4yor Pro Teri 0 0 REST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A AGENDA DATE June 26, 1995 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield, Finance Director _ REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; XX ORDINANCE; OTHER - Attachment: Letter from Doug Latimer On May 8th, 1995, the City Council approved a Street closing for West Adams Street between blocks 679 and 690 for the adjacent property owner, Doug Latimer. After receiving information on the closing, Mr. Latimer has asked that we reconsider the value we placed on the closing because of information he has regarding two arms length sales of adjacent property that occurred in October and November of 1993. The policy of establishing a value on closings involves taking the average Harris County Appraisal District value per square foot and multiplying it by a factor of 1.75, and multiplying by the number of feet in the property being closed. If an applicant disagrees with this value, they can ask for an appraisal. Using the HCAD approach, the value per square foot was .4849, which was multiplied by 1.75 to arrive at a closing value of .8485 per square foot. The sales information provided by Mr. Latimer on the two property transactions, which are adjacent to the property being closed, are recent enough to establish current market value of property in the area. As such, I believe their closing price to more closely reflect market value and are acceptable in lieu of an appraisal. Mr. Latimer purchased block 679 for $55,500 and block 680 for $67,500. The square footage of each block was 106,400. The average price per square foot was $.5780 ((55,500 + 67,500) / 212,800). The recalculated value of the property closing is $.5780 per square foot multiplied by 21,280 square feet, or $12,299.84. Even though this amount is less than the original amount of $18,057.67, it is fair to both parties to reduce the cost for closing to $12,299.84. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve ordinance, which repeals ordinance 95-2032, and establishes an amount of $12,299.84 for the closing of West Adams Street between blocks 679 and 690. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: N/A FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A APPROVED R CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6 � RO T HERRERA, CITY MANAGER DATE ORDINANCE NO. 95-2032-A AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF WEST ADAMS STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, 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 West Adams Street, in the Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that portion of West Adams Street; 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 West Adams Street, 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 West Adams Street, 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 said West Adams Street, 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 13, Title 28, Article 1175, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, 1925, the hereinafter described portion of West Adams Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to -wit: Being that portion of the right-of-way of West Adams Street between Block 679 and 690, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and between the east right-of-way line of North 18th Street and the west right-of-way line of North 17th Street. Ordinance 95-2032-A Page 2 of 3 Save and except, the City of La Porte retains a utility easement across this portion of West Adams Street from the east right-of-way line of North 18th Street to the west right-of-way line of North 17th Street. Said easement shall be twenty (20) feet in width and lies ten (10) feet on either side of the center line of the existing 15 inch diameter sanitary sewer line in the right-of-way. The City of La Porte, for itself, its successors and assigns, and the public utilities holding franchises from it, shall have the perpetual right, privilege and easement, with appropriate rights of ingress and egress and reasonable working area for construction and maintenance, to enter upon and construct, reconstruct, maintain, operate, inspect, replace, repair and remove public utility facilities, together with all necessary improvements under and across West Adams Street, as described herein. All paving plans and specifications shall be subject to the prior approval of the City of La Porte, including, but not limited to the placement of construction joints in any paving. The City of La Porte and its franchised public utilities shall not be obligated to restore or repair any such paving necessitated by the exercise of such public utility rights and privileges. No permanent improvements other than paving and landscaping shall be erected on said property. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. 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 • Ordinance 95-2032iA Page 3 of 3 pay the City of La Porte, in certified funds the sum of $12,299.84 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. Section 4. Ordinance No. 95-2032 passed and approved May 8, 1995, is hereby repealed. PASSED AND APPROVED, this. day of 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE BYNorman- ne; Mayor '! 1folj 'Po r--et-! rr�fyoF Rb 7-e. ATTEST: le=" Z='� City Secretary Mechanical Repair & Engineering INCORPORATED ENGINEERED REPAIR AND RECONDITIONING OF TURBOMACHINERY PUMPS • TURBINES • COMPRESSORS a GEARBOXES • FANS • BLOWERS .......................................................................... MRE City of LaPorte Bob Herrera City Manager P.O. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115 202 North 18th Street a P. 0. Box 1542 • La Porte, TX 775711542 Phone (713) 471-1061 • Fax (713) 4717811 June 5, 1995 Reference: Land Valuation West Adams Street - LaPorte, Texas Dear Bob, I would like to ask for your assistance in the reviewing of our current request for the closing and land purchase of West Adams Street between blocks 679 and 690. We would like to have the current values being assigned to this property be reviewed by Jeff Litchfield. Currently, the City is assessing the value of the property at the HCAD Value times a factor of 1.75 ($0.49 x 1.75) or $0.857 per square foot for the land. We have recently purchased two separate adjoining blocks of land, blocks 679 and 680, for $0.51 per square foot and $0.63 per square foot respectively, from two different sources in an arms length market transaction. We would hope to see the City's appraised values more in line with actual market values. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to call me if you have any additional questions concerning this matter at 471-1061. Best Regards, Doug L nner Presid t Mee anical Repair and Engineering, Inc. 0 0 0 0 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested June 26, 1995 Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department: Administration Exhibits: Report Resolution XX Ordinance 1. Ordinance No. 95-2043 2. Special Warranty Deed with Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City acquired Lot 5 Block 3, Section 2, Shady River after the BAYMUD annexation. The lot was to provide and protect the City I s access to an existing sanitary sewer lift station on the banks of Taylor Bayou. Recently, the adjacent property owner has expressed an interest in purchasing a portion of the lot that the City does not need. Staff determined the area the City would need to retain for future maintenance, repair or reconstruction at the lift station. The remaining portion of the lot is the subject of the proposed sale. The sales price is the same cost/square foot that the City paid for the lot. This ordinance will authorize the transaction. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 95-2043 authorizing sale of a portion of Lot 5, Block 3, Section 2, Shady River. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Approved for, City Council Agenda xl_w lf"�_ JVVT. Herrera Date Manager • ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2043 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SHADY RIVER SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO ROBINSON CAPEN AND WIFE, MARIAN V. CAPEN; 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 of La Porte has previously acquired title to Lot 5, Block 3, Shady River, Section 2, Harris County, Texas, for public utility purposes. The City of La Porte has since determined that a portion of said Lot 5 is no longer needed by the City of La Porte for public utility purposes, and may be offered for sale. The City of La Porte has entered into an agreement with Robinson Capen and wife, Marian V. Capen, for the sale and purchase of said portion of said Lot 5, for a cash sales price of $ 8026.42 Section 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes such agreement, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute ­a special warranty deed in form attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to such special warranty deed. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2043 PAGE 2 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 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th day of June, 1995. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APP VED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED Date: , 1995 Grantor: CITY OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1115, La Porte, TX 77572 Grantee: ROBINSON CAPEN and wife, MARIAN V. CAPEN Mailing Address: 807 Oak Leaf, La Porte, TX 77571 Consideration: Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable considerations Property (including any improvements): That portion of Lot Five (5), Block Three (3), Shady River, Section Two (2), a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to map thereof or plat thereof recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas, reference to which is here made for all purposes, said tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes, and as shown on a plat attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Reservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: Taxes for the current year have been prorated and are assumed by Grantee. This conveyance is made subject to all and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other mineral reservations, easements, and covenants, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above described property as reflected by the records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county. Grantor for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty, grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee the property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging, to have and hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns forever. Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, and successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the property to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, except as to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty, by, through, or under Grantor, but not otherwise. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager ATTEST: City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS { { COUNTY OF HARRIS { This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 1995, by Robert T. Herrera, City Manager of the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation. Notary Public, State of Texas AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF: ASKINS & ARMSTRONG, P.C. P.O. Box 1218 La Porte, TX 77572-1218 0 • 03674 Acre Tract out of Lot 5, Block 3; Shady River Subdivision, Section 2 A 0.3674 ac parcel out of Lot 5, Block 3; Shady River, Section 2, a subdivision of 27.47 acres in the W.P. Harris Survey A-30, Harris County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 114, Page 62 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas, the parcel being more particularly described as follows: Point of Beginning being on a curve and the Northwest comer of Lot 5, Block 3; Thence along a curve to the left having a chord bearing of N 57' 54' 47" E, a radius of 212.33 feet, an arc distance of 55.97 feet to a point for comer; Thence S 45' 16' 12" E, a distance of 160.90 feet to a point for a comer; Thence S 000 15' E, a distance of 59.50 feet to a point for a comer; Thence S 89' 45' W, a distance of 96.04 feet to a point for a comer being the Southwest comer of Lot 5, Block 3; Thence N 24' 38' 05" W, a distance of 157.87 feet to the point of beginning consisting of 0.3674 acres. SHADY MVER SUBMVMON SECTMN TWO At OAK ���� o• tip. �. D� 5y 4'1 RAD.= lb2.33 M VON b S 89045'00'W 152.51' s cp, 5 SCALE: 1'= 40' Vol 16003.71 SF + 7922.83 SF 23926.54 SF TOTAL er 0.3674 ACRES 16003.71 SF B9°45' 96.04' w 0 0•' 0. 1819 ACRES- 0 N • '. ' • S • 89°45' 00'W •IXN*•� 0 0 EXHIBIT "BAG • po • 0 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 26, 1995 Requested By: Stephen L. Barr Departm Parks & Recreation XXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Bid Recap for Sealed Bid No. 0646 - Fourth of July Fireworks Display - Sylvan Beach Park SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has advertised for bids for materials and services to provide the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display at Sylvan Beach Park. Bids were opened and read on June 19, 1995. Bid requests were issued to eleven vendors with one vendor returning a bid. Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc. submitted a bid of Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($5,250.00) to provide this year's fireworks display. For safety reasons, this year's display will be performed from the t-head at the end of the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier. The bid presented by Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc. is five percent (5%) over the cost of last year's display and exceeds the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) budgeted for the program. The Parks & Recreation Department can absorb the budget overrun due to cost savings in other special events programs for the fiscal year. Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc. has provided our fireworks display for the past five (5) years and meets the state requirements for certification and safety. Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc., as overall low bidder meeting specifications, with funding being available for this program. Action Required by Council: Award bid for materials and services to provide the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display at Sylvan Beach Park to Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc., overall low bidder meeting specifications. Availability of Funds: X General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-800-801-641 Funds Available: X YES —NO Approved for City Council Agenda rt T. Herrera Da e ity Manager JUN-19-95 MON 15: 47 0ITj LA PORTE FAX NO, 71347j 0578 P, 01 CITY OF LA PORTS INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM JUNZ 190 1996 TO: STEPHEN BARR, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM: SUSAN KICLLEY,APURCHASING AGENT SUBJ: SEALED BID #0646 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY Advertised, sealed bids #0646 - fireworks display were opened and read on June 19, 1995. Bid requests were mailed to eleven (11) vendors with one (1) returning bid. The only bid was submitted by Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $5,250.00. 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: Bidder's List JUN 19 195 16:33 _ 7134710578 PAGE.001 JUN-19-95 MON 15:48 CITLA PORTE FAX NO. 71347IJ78 P. 02 BIDDERS'S LIST SEALED BID #0646 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY TEXAS SOUNDS ATLAS ENTERPRISES 2900 DICKINSON AVENUE 6604 NINE MILE AZLE ROAD DICKINSON, TX 77539 FORT WORTH, TX 76135 ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MFG. CO. NITS SKY PRODUCTIONS P. 0. BOX 1463 20735 SQUAW VALLEY TRAIL NEW CASTLE, PA. 16103 CROSBY, TX 77532 ALPHA LEE LAMBS ENTERPRISES 411 FM 2351 P. 0. BOX 1931 FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546 KILGORE, TX 75662 CLASSIC FIREWORKS WESTERN ENTERPRISES INC. P. 0. BOX 205 P. 0. BOX 600 MAWDEFILLE, LA 70470-025 CARRIER, OK 73727 PYRO-TRX INC. AUSTIN FIREWORKS INC. 3335 KELLER SPRING ROAD #104 4440 SOUTH EAST BLVD. CARROLLTON, TX 75006 WICHITA, KANSAS 667210 PARAMONT FIREWORKS CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P. O. BOX 4361 P.O. BOX 996 HOUMA, LA 70361 LA PORTlE, TX 77572-0996 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: JUNE 4, 1995 JUNE 11, 1995 .."JUN 19 195 16:34 'w ' 7134710578 PAGE.002 0 0 • CITY OF LA PORTE i June 20, 1995 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert T. Herrera, CiCi Manager SUBJECT: Motorcycle Officers Please recall that around May 22, 1995, I sent you a copy of an interoffice memorandum on the above subject (see attachment). The memorandum contains a personal note to you that this item would be placed on the June 26, 1995, Council meeting. During the June 26 meeting, Chief Powell will be making a presentation to you on starting a Motorcycle Division within the Police Department. If you agree with this concept, we would like an administrative approval from you to pursue this new public police program. An affirmative reply will allow us to order equipment and to plan a kick off for the program around August. I support the formation of a La Porte Motorcycle Division. From an administrator's point of view, I like the good public relations and visibility a program like this offers. From a manager's point of view, I like the flexibility this program will afford the Police Department in areas such as traffic enforcement, accident investigation, path clearing for emergency vehicles and parade control. I believe we can financially absorb the initial cost necessary to kick off this program with current funds, thus allowing us to plan next year's 1995-96 budget with this division in place. Supporting this memorandum is a prepared budget for the remainder of the fiscal year. Please do not hesitate to contact Chief Powell or myself should you have additional questions. RTH/cjb Attachments (2) 1. Memorandum from Chief Powell. 2. 1994 -95 budget information. c John Joerns Jeff Litchfield i r ct, �45 LA PORTE POLICE DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMO TO: Robert Herrera, City Manager FROM: Bobby L. Powell SUBJECT: Motorcycle Officers DATE: May 19, 1995 RECEIVED Os FICE Police Motorcycle Officers in La Porte may be a controversial idea in its onset. I believe it will prove to be a major asset to both the city and police department. The primary mission of the Motorcycle Officers will be traffic enforcement. However, MC Officers will increase the police presence around the community and multiply the flexibility of the departments assets many times over. My intention is to utilize the MC Officers in many more ways than simply ticket writing. The inherent appearance of a MC Officer naturally draws attention and comments from the citizens. We intend to put this motor officer -citizen contact to good use. The officers will patrol the business and residential areas as well as the highways. The officer is of course, more "open" than an officer inside a patrol car, so he is more approachable and friendly. We will play on this perception by having the officers park while they work traffic. In this way, they can interact with the citizens, explaining why working traffic is important. They can give a short demonstration of the radar and radio to a group of children in a school zone. This can go a long way to dispel misunderstandings about traffic enforcement. We can use the MC Officers most effectively as a "hot -spot" tool. When we receive a series of complaints about a particular area of town (Myrtle Creek, for example), the MC Officers can have a commanding presence to the complainants. They generate a feeling of increase traffic enforcement simply by being in an area. When the presence of the MC Officers becomes common knowledge, traffic problems should diminish rapidly. So, too, should the complaints about lack of police presence in that particular area of town. The primary duty of the MC Officers is traffic enforcement and accident investigation. However, they can linger in a problem area • longer than the patrol car units, who must leave to take calls. That is not to say that the MC Officers won't respond when there is a threat to lives or property. Their duties will not include routine report taking. They will remain available to back-up the car units when needed. With the expected completion of the Fred Hartman Bridge, the need to proceed to an accident scene on the bridge could very well be done only by the MC Officers. A major traffic tie up could prohibit patrol cars from getting up the bridge to victims and a MC Officer could accomplish this much easier. Also, they could weave a path for EMS and Fire Department units more readily than a patrol car unit. Finally, crowd control is a major use of the MC Officers. Many times, during events on the street, spectators move onto the street dangerously close to the path of parade vehicles. They are more effective in keeping the crowd back away from the parade vehicles. This is accomplished by cruising the edges of the parade route itself. A car simply cannot do this job safely. We look forward to using the ticket writing. They are a useful to protect the lives and property public relations tool for the city reflect a marked increase in the community. MC officers for much more than and productive means of helping of our citizens. They can be a and the department. They will overall police presence in the We feel that only good can come out of the assignment of motorcycle officers to the patrol division of the police department. Usually finding $12,000.00 midway through a budget year to start a program would be almost impossible. However, due to careful budget management, the funds are available now. I do not expect any major obstacles in starting this program very soon. The only delay is buying some of the special order equipment, which m� take four to eight weeks. I am requesting your approval to begin this program in the near future. I will consider it as an internal departmental expansion of services, not as a major realignment of manpower. I am a so requesting this issue be presented to council, for their approval, at the next meeting. I will explain what I plan to accomplish, should council have question in executive session. Proposed Budget for Addition Of Motorcycle Patrol This proposed budget is for the addition of two Motorcycle Patrol Officers for the period August 1, 1995 through September 30, 1995. The expenses can be grouped into three categories, which are: Category Description Cost Allowance - $450 per month for two officers for two months $ 1,800 Clothing - pants, jackets, gloves, helmets, rain gear and boots 3,390 Equipment - radio, remote mount kit, Siren/PA system 4,770 Total $ 9,960 The items listed above in the clothing and equipment categories are expenses that will not be needed each year. The expected useful life of these items is from 3 to seven years. The funds to support this new operation will be taken from several accounts in the patrol budget. Specifically, there will be funds available for use in the salary, overtime and clothing accounts. These accounts have funds available because of careful management of budget items during the first eight months of this fiscal year.