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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 25, 1995
1. CALL TO ORDER
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 McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke
Members of Council Absent: Councilperson Bob Thrower
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 Finance/ACM Jeff
Litchfield, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Director of Planning Guy Rankin,
Police Chief Bobby Powell, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Assistant Finance
Director Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham, Chief Building Official Mark
Lewis, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley and Secretary to the City Manager Carol Buttler
Others Present: Barry Beasley and Mike Skowronek representing La Porte-Bayshore Chamber
of Commerce and a number of La Porte Citizens
2. INVOCATION BY REV. OLIVER STILLWELL - LA PORTE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Rev. Stillwell was unable to attend this Council meeting, and Dr. Wayne Spears, pastor of
Fairmont Park Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve the minutes of Se,ptember 26 as presented.
Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
4. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. DUCKS UNLIMITED - DR. P. J. MOCK, JR
B. TEXAS STORM - GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM
C.
FRED HARTMAN BRIDGE OPENING DAY -
LA PORTE BAYSHORE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 25, 1995, Page 2
Mayor Malone proclaimed the week of September 24-30, 1995, as Ducks Unlimited Week. Dr.
P. J. Mock, Jr. received the proclamation. Mayor Malone then proclaimed September 25, 1995,
as Texas Storm Day. He introduced the coaches and the team. Council members came forward
and presented each team member with a copy of the proclamation. The coaches presented their
team sponsor, Gary Groda Fire & Safety, with a copy of the Texas Storm proclamation, (Exhibit
A). Gary Groda thanked Mayor Malone and the City Council for their interest and assistance
with the softball program. Mayor Malone then asked Council to delay the proclamation for the
Fred Hartman Bridge Opening Day until Mr. Barry Beasley arrives for the Council meeting.
5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISlDNG TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
The were no citizens wishing to address Council.
6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ELECTING TO HAVE THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPfER
252, "PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES," OF
THE TEXAS WCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SUPERSEDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE
HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 95-2063) - L. Rigby
Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby reviewed summary and recommendation for the
request to increase the competitive seal bid limit from $5,000 to $15,00 as authorized by the
charter election of May 7, 1990, and the approval of Ordinance 1699 which provides Council
with the ability to increase the $5,000 limit in the event of conflict between any provisions of the
ordinance and state law. In 1993 the State Legislature passed legislation increasing the limit on
competitive se~ed bids to $15,000. The request before Council is to approve Ordinance 95-2063
increasing the City of La Porte's competitive sealed bid limit to $15,000 complying with state
law.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2063 - AN ORDINANCE ELECTING TO HAVE THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 252, "PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF
MUNICIPALITIES," OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SUPERSEDE THE
PROVISIONS OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to approve Ordinance 95-2063 as read by the City
Attorney. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
After comments from Council persons Porter and Gay the following vote was taken.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
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Minutes Regular Meeting
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September 25, 1995, Page 3
7. CONSIDER ORDINANCE DECLARING A BUILDING TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING RECORD OWNER OF SAID
PROPERTY, ORDERING SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN
SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITIllN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TIllS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE NOTICE ON SAID
BUILDING; ORDERING CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TIllS
ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISE BY
THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED HEREIN - AS FOLLOWS:
L. BUILDING LOCATED AT 1803 WMAX SCHOOL ROAD
S. 1/2 OF LOT 421; TR. 421; LAPORTE OUTLOTS
OWNER: MRS. CLIONE J. PULLEN (Ord. 95-2056) (Tabled on August 14, 1995
City Council Meeting) - G. Rankin
Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for the passage of
Ordinance 2056, tabled at the City Council meeting of August 14,1995, with direction to staff
to bring it forward again at the September 25, 1995, meeting.
Motion was made by Councilperson Jack Maxwell to bring this Ordinance back on the table.
Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Motion was made by Council person Porter to approve Ordinance 95-2056 declaring the building
located at 1803 Lomax School Road a nuisance and ordering the building condemned. Second
by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ALL TEXAS DEMOLISmNG INC., FOR
THE DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (Ord. 95-2064) - G. Rankin
Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed with Council the status of the condemned buildings
and the summary and recommendation for the consideration for awarding a contract to All Texas
Demolishing, Inc. for demolition of the dangerous buildings.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2064 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ALL TEXAS
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September 25, 1995, Page 4
DEMOLISHING, INC., FOR DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS;
APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $19,500.00 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.
Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve Ordinance 95-2064 as read by the
City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Mayor Malone asked Council to refer back to item 4 - Proclamation.
C.
FRED HARTMAN BRIDGE OPENING DAY -
LA PORTE BA YSHORE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mayor Malone proclaimed Wednesday, September 27, 1995, as Fred Hartman Bridge Opening
Day. Chairman of the Board of the La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Barry Beasley,
and Chairman of the Board Elect, Mike Skowronek received the proclamation. Mr. Beasley
thanked Council for their consideration and stated, "Weare glad to work with the City on the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony which is coming up."
Dr. P. J. Mock, Jr. returned to the Council table and passed out tickets to the upcoming Ducks
Unlimited banquet to be held on Wednesday evening, September 27, 1995, and he stated Council
could either make a donation tonight or at the door when they attend the banquet. He also
introduced Regional Director of Ducks Unlimited, Mr. Roy Johnson.
9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A INTERWCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HARRIS-GALVESTON
COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DISTRICT'S
"LEARNING TO BE WATER WISE AND ENERGY EFFlCIENT" PROGRAM
(Ord. 95-2065) - S. Gillett
Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs reviewed with Council the summary and
recommendation for the request. After a question from Councilperson Cooper, Mayor Malone
asked City Attorney Knox Askins to read the caption for Ordinance 95-2065.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2065 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND THE HARRIS-GALVESTON COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT, FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE DISTRICT'S "LEARNING TO BE WATER WISE AND ENERGY
EFFICIENT" PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $2,744.00 TO FUND SAID
CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
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SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance 95-2065 as read by the City
Attorney. Second by Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Councilperson Porter asked City Manager Robert T. Herrera if the City of Bellaire purchased
credits to avoid going to Surface Water and how many. Mr. Herrera said the City of La Porte
has some questions regarding this matter. He said it was our understanding this was on a
temporary basis, and Bellaire will still be required to go to surface water. Mr. Herrera said he
is meeting with the Subsidence District tomorrow on this particular item.
10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT FOR
EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH AND JAIL SERVICE, FIRE PROTECTION, AND
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE (Ord. 95-2066) - R. T. Herrera
City Manager R. T. Herrera reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request to
approve the agreement with the City of Morgan's Point for government services. After Council
discussion and questions from Councilperson Sutherland the City Attorney read Ordinance 95-
2066.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2066 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY
OF MORGAN'S POINT, FOR EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH AND JAIL SERVICE, FIRE
PROTECTION, AND EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE; 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 Council person Clarke to approve Ordinance 95-2066 as read by the City
Attorney. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
11. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CWTHING AS
FOLWWS: AWARD FOUR ALARM FIRE EQUIPMENT THE BID FOR BUNKER
COATS, BUNKER PANTS, BOOTS, PBI HOODS, AND SUSPENDERS; AWARD CASCO
INDUSTRIES THE BID FOR HELMETS AND GLOVES - J. Sease
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Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request
to approve the bid awards. After discussion and questions from Council the following motion
was made.
Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve the bid awards as presented. Second
by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
12. WORKSHOP:
OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING
A. AGREEMENT WITH THE LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR GENERAL PROMOTION AND TOURIST ADVERTISING OF
THE CITY
CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING
Mayor Malone opened the workshop meeting at 6:41 P.M. City Manager Robert T. Herrera
reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request for an update agreement between the
City of La Porte and the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Herrera then turned
the discussion over to the Chairman of the Board for the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of
Commerce Mr. Barry Beasley. After Council discussion Mayor Malone asked if anyone in the
audience would like to make a comment. There were no citizens wishing to speak during the
discussion. Mayor Malone closed the Workshop meeting at 6:52 P.M.
13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE (Ord. 95-2067) - R. T. Herrera
City Manager Robert T. Herrera gave the summary and recommendation for approval of
Ordinance 95-2067.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2067 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE LA
PORTE - BA YSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; 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 Cooper to approve Ordinance 95-2067 as read by the City
Attorney. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported the City received a letter from the Texas Department
of Transportation regarding the proposed Council visit to Austin on November 4th to discuss with
the Highway Commission funding for the State Highway 146 interchange. The letter is from the
Interim Director of Engineering for the Houston district, Mr. Steven E. Simmons. Mr. Simmons
indicated the funds for Highway 225 and 146 projects will be funded this year. Therefore, the
trip to Austin on November 4th is no longer necessary at this time.
15. COUNCIL ACTION
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
brought items to Council's attention.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW,
CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, _
(CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL
PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFI' OR DONATION,
PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES, DELIBERATION
REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING
EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION)
There was no executive session held.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:09
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Passed and Approved this the 9th
day of October, 1995.
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14 PLAYERS
5 COACHES
Team Members:
1. Loren Dixon
2. Kristina Swart
3. Ashley Coppens
4. Lynissa Deal
5. Raquel Flores
6. Lauren Tanner
7. Erica Rodriquez
8. Sonia Barrera
9. Brittany Yeary
10. Natalie Esparza
11. Erin Crandall
12. Erin Sheek
13. Mindy Trammel
14. Le Claire Ebow
Coaches:
1. Ronn Dixon (Manager)
2. Guy Yeary
3. Howard Ebow
4. Leon Deal
5. Dawn Coppens
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I!!Iqrrru.a : Ducks Unlimited is a 1UJnprofit organization established
in 1937; and
WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited has constructed more than 5,000 wetland
conservation projects throughout CanmJa, the United States and Mexico,' and
WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited has devoted doIlars and construction muscle to
enhance and restore North America's dwindling wetlands resource, which continues to disappear
at a rate of some 400,000 wetland acres per year in the United States alone,' and
WHEREAS, these projects now provide 5.3 miIIion acres of habitat for some
600 wildlife species, including wareifowl and endangered species like the whooping crane and
bald eagle; and
WHEREAS, national fund-raising totals must increase this year if the North
American wareifowl habitat race is to be won. .
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MAWNE, MAYOR of the
City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim the week of September 24-30, 1995, as
DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEK
in the City of La Pone, and urge all citizens to join in the fund-raising efforts of Ducks
Unlimited.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 25th day of September, 1995.
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WHEREAS, this team of young ladies played in the ASA National
Championship Tournament in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Texas Storm is the youngest team in the Harris County to earn
the right to play among the elite seventy four teams in the United States which participated in
the National Championship Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Texas Storm placed in the top nine teams in the Houston Metro
Tournament, and finished 3rd in the Texas' District 7 Regional Tournament held in Austin,
Texas,. and
WHEREAS, these are some of the finest young ladies in La Porte and the City
of La Porte is very proud of this team.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the
City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim September 25, 1995, as
TEXAS STORM DAY
in the City of La Porte, and urge all citizens to recognize and commend this team for their
ethics, character and commitment to a higher standard of excellence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 25th day of September, 1995.
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The opening of the Fred Hartman Bridge marks a
historic milestone in the growth and development of
both the cities of Bay town and La Pone; and
WHEREAS, the Fred Hartman Bridge will provide economic development and
mobility enhancements to Bay town, La Pone and all of the Texas Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, the Fred Hartman Bridge will complete a vital link in an imponant
traffic anery in the Texas highway system; and
WHEREAS, the Fred Hartman Bridge with its double diamond design is one
of the largest cable-stayed bridges in the United States of America and has reached landmark
status on the Texas Gulf Coast.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, Mayor Pete C. Alfaro, City of Bay town and
Mayor Nonnan L. Malone, City of La Pone, respectively, do hereby proclaim Wednesday,
September 27, 1995, as
flffiDWffiTI~BRIDGEOmMNGDAY
and do hereby direct the attention of all Texans to the significance of this "Texas sized" project
and the benefits it will provide to our area.
IN WITNESS 'WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the
Seal of the City of Bay town and the Seal of the City of La Pone to be affixed hereto, this the
27th day of September, 1995.
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AdministIfltive Services
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Report
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance No. 95-
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The City of La Porte held a charter revision election on May 5, 1990, which asked the voters
to approve increasing the threshold limit requiring competitive sealed bids from $3,000 to
$5,000, to coincide with state statutes. This provision passed and was adopted by Council on
May 7, 1990. The ballot also included a section which states, "Council by ordinance may
increase the $5,000.00 limitation herein provided to conform to subsequent increases authorized
by state law." The 1993 State Legislature passed legislation increasing the limit on competitive
sealed bids to $15,000.
Statistics provided by other entities and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
indicate that a sealed bid costs approximately $300. This includes man hours, postage, and copy
charges. In the current fiscal year, the City has competitively bid forty-six (46) purchases. Of
those bids, twenty-one (21) were under $15,000. In fiscal year 1993-94, forty-nine (49)
purchases were bid with twenty-nine (29) of those being under $15,000. Using the estimated
cost per bid, the City would save $15,000. There would still be costs associated with the
issuance of the purchase order but it would be greatly reduced.
The City's Purchasing Policy Manual is currently being revised and authorized signature limits
will be included in the new policy to ensure accountability of the increased amount. Department
Directors will be required to sign all requisitions over $5,000 and signatures of the Department
Director and the City Manager or Assistant City Manager will be required for purchases over
$10,000.
This plan was presented to the Audit Committee on September 11, 1995, and was received
favorably.
Action Required by Council:
Adopt ordinance increasing the City's competitive sealed bid limit from $5,000 to $15,000 as
authorized by the charter election.
A vailallIDty of Funds:
_ General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Approved-for City Council Alenda
Funds Available: _ Yes _ No
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City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2063
AN ORDINANCE ELECTING TO HAVE THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 252,
"PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES," OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SUPERSEDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOME
RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; 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 of the city of La Porte, the
governing body of the City of La Porte, hereby elects to have the
provisions of Chapter 252, "Purchasing and Contracting Authority of
Municipalities," Texas Local Government Code, supersede the
provisions of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte that
relates to the notice of contracts, advertisement of the notice,
requirements for the taking of sealed bids based on specifications
for public improvements or purchases, the manner of publicly
opening bids or reading them aloud, or the manner of letting
contracts that are in conflict with Chapter 252, Texas Local
Government Code.
Section 2.
This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the
authority contained in S252.002, Texas Local Government Code, and
S5.02, "Purchase Procedure," of the Home Rule Charter of the City
of La Porte, as amended on May 5, 1990.
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
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
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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 25th day of September, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary
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Requested By:
X Report
1995
Agenda Date Requested:
Department:
Plannina
Resolution .
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
City Council. at its August 14, 1995. meeting. tabled Ordinance 95-2056 with direction to
staff to bring it forward again at the September 25, 1995. meeting. The purpose of the
ordinance is to condemn and order demolition of the building located at 1803 Lomax
School Road. The ordinance was tabled to allow time for the owner to determine if the
building could be repaired.
Subsequent to the August 14 meeting, Ms, Pullen, the owner, contacted staff and verbally
stated her intention to have the structure demolished. On September 12, a permit for
demolition of the structure was pulled. but as of September 18, (the date on which this
request was prepared) work had not started.
In her most recent conversation with staff, Ms. Pullen indicated the low bid price received
by the City was less than the quote from her contractor. Unless her contractor is willing
to lower his price, she would like the City to see to the demolition. In order to do this it
will be necessary to first condemn the structure. Staff, therefore, recommends passage
of Ordinance 95-2056,
Action Required by Council:
Bring Ordinance 95-2056 up from the table and consider its passage.
Availability of Funds: Nj A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water jWastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT(S) S. 1/2 Lot
421: Tr. 421, BLOCK n/a, ADDITION La Porte Outlots, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED;
FINDING THAT Mrs. Clione J. Pullen. Ione Juanita Allwright Sullivan
IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S)
TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD
OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S):
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE
IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and
approved sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed
of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the
Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative', and the Fire
Marshal or his duly authorized representative: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying
out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a
complaint of any citizen of the city or of the city Council,
that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, wi thin
twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make
a thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall
immediately report its conclusion in writing to each of the
members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such
report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the
building upon which such conclusion was based. The report
shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is
stated by the Board: and
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WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on S. 1/2 Lot 421:
Tr. 421: La Porte Outlots. which is further described as 1803 Lomax
School Rd. Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or
misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or
partial ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in section 8-
117 of the Code of Ordinances of the city of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated June 22. 1995, finding said
building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, city Council received such report, and ordered notice
to the record owner(s) of said property, Mrs. Clione J. Pullen.
lone Juanita Allwriqht Sullivan, whose address is 706 Garden Walk -
La Porte. Tx 77571, that a hearing as provided in section 5 of
said Ordinance would be held at 604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the
Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time
the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of
the Board;
WHEREAS, the city Secretary has heretofore served notice of
said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner(s)
received said notice on Auqust 03. 1995, a date more than ten (10)
days before the date set for said hearing;
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WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City council met in
regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the
Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, city Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required
to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on September 25. 1995
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions"
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said
hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the
Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
section 3. The city council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
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section 4. The city council hereby finds, determines and
declares that Mrs. Clione J. Pullen. lone Juanita Allwriaht
Sullivan, who resides at 706 Garden Walk - La Porte. Tx 77571, is
the record owner (s) of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Mrs. Clione J.
Pullen. lone Juanita Allwriaht Sullivan has been duly and legally
notified of these proceedings.
section 5. The City council hereby orders the said Mrs.
Clione J. Pullen. lone Juanita Allwright Sullivan to entirely
remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said Mrs.
Clione J. Pullen. Ione Juanita Allwright Sullivan to commence such
removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this
ordinance, and to complete such removal of demolition of such
building within a reasonable time.
section 6. The city Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the city of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed in
one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any
person, under penalty of law.
section 7. The City council hereby orders the city
Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner(s) of said property, the said Mrs. Clione J. Pullen.
lone Juanita Allwright Sullivan, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
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Section 8. Should the said Mrs. Clione J. Pullen. lone
Juanita Allwright Sullivan not comply with the orders contained in
this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such
building within ten (10) days after hereof, then the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said
premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause
the said building to be removed or demolished without delay, and
the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said
Mrs. Clione J. Pullen. Ione Juanita Allwright Sullivan, record
owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and
enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and
the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of
such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed
against the land occupied by such building, and made lien thereon.
section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines,
and 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
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times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof
has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The city
council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice
and the contents and posting thereof.
section 10.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of September, 19 95.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY~4141'~~
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ATTEST:
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C1ty Secretary
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City Attorney
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Requested By:
X Report
1995
Agenda Date Requested:
Department:
Plannina
Resolution .
X
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
2. Bidder's Ust
3. Bid Tabulation
4. Status Update
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On August 14, 1995, City Council condemned and ordered demolition of 13 dangerous
buildings. Action to condemn a 14th structure was tabled until Council's 9-25-95,
meeting. As of the date this request is being prepared (9-18-95), three of the condemned
structures have been demolished by their owners.
Invitations to bid on demolition of all 14 dangerous buildings (CLP Bid No. 95-0660) were
mailed to. nine contractors with two contractors responding. Bids were opened on
September 11, 1995. The low bidder for demolition of the 11 remaining structures was
All Texas Demolishing, Inc. in the amount of $19,500. This price includes a discount that
will apply if there is no additional change of building status prior to demolition. The total
price on a per unit basis equals $20,385. This second total will not change All Texas
Demolishing's status as low bidder.
Having reviewed the bids and accompanying documentation for completeness and
accuracy, staff recommends awarding the contract for demolition of buildings to All Texas
Demolishing, Inc. in the amount of $19,500.
Work on this project should commence by the first week of October and be completed
within 60 working days.
Action Required by Council:
Consider awarding a contract to All Texas Demolishing, Inc. in the amount of $19,500 for
demolition of buildings.
Availability of FundS:
-X... General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
WaterfVVastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
001-900-902-606
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Aaenda
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Ro ert T. Herrera
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 95- 2064
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND ALL TEXAS DEMOLISHING, INC., FOR DEMOLITION OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $19,500. 00 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
$19,500.00 from General Fund No. 001-900-902-606 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
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The city Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of September, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: ~<1'tr.~
1~man . M 10 e,
ayor
ATTEST:
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Sue Lene8;
City Secretary
APPROVED: ~
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Knox W. ASkins, ,
city Attorney
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0660 - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
A-1 ABLE SERVICE
9638 TELEPHONE RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77075
ATTN: SHARON ROBINSON
991-2790
ARK WRECKING
P.O. BOX 2802
PEARLAND, TX 77588
ATTN: ESTIMATOR
482-3371
CHERRY DEMOLITION
9235 EDGEBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77075
BID INVITATION ENCLOSED
941-8836
D.H. GRIFFIN OF TEXAS, INC.
15200 EAST HARDY STREET, SUITE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77032-2707
ATTN: LAWRENCY CAMMILLERI
442-1003
SENTELL LAWN MAINTENANCE
P.O. BOX 1183
LA PORTE, TX 77572-1183
ATTN: JIM SENTELL
339-1457
BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES:
AUGUST 27, 1995
SEPTEMBER 3, 1995
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~LvlTEXAS DEMOLISHINGjuj~
$.7i4 DARLING 'fIr ( r
HOUSTON, TX 77007
ATTN: RON SMITH
529-7901
ANTEX TRUCKING & EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 5346
PASADENA, TX 77508
479-8070
BID INVITATION ENCLOSED
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DANItLJS DUMP TRUCK & HAULING
P.O. BOX 832
\'\ LA PORTE, TX 77572
<\,\ 471-0495
~ATTN: ROBERT DANIEL
ROARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
321 BROADWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77012
ATTN: GEORGE ROARK
926-8308
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 996
LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996
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CLP Bid #0660
Demolition of Buildings
Bid Tabulation
September 11, 1995
CONTRACTOR LUMP SUM 'I'OTAL
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All Texas Demolishing, Inc. $ 19,500.00
Daniels Dump Truck Hauling $ 39,390.00*1
*
This bid is based on the 11 structures still standing.
*1
This bid is based on the 14 structures included on the bid invitation. After adjusting for the three
structures that have been demolished by their owners, the Daniel's bid would be $36,890. The status
of All Texas Demolishing, Inc. as low bidder is not affected by this adjustment.
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SUBJECf:
Guy Rankin, Director of ~17
Mark Lewis, Building Off~
Status of Condemned Buildings
TO:
FROM:
Of the 13 buildings condemned by Council on August 14, the following three have already
been demolished by their owners:
· 2312 Buchanan
· 11711 West Main
. 10900 block of North "H"
No further action is required regarding these addresses.
The building located at 515 South 4th Street has been partially demolished by the owner.
Demolition of the structure is continuing, but is proceeding somewhat slowly. Staff will ask
the City's contractor to schedule this structure as the last to be demolished. This will allow
the owner as much time as possible to complete the demolition himself.
H demolition has not been completed by the time our contractor is ready to work this
structure, we will authorize him to proceed. We will, as per the provisions of Section 2
(Special Terms & Conditions) of the bid specifications, re-negotiate the demolition price
based on work remaining. The original bid for this structure was $450. Based on this price,
any adjustment will be small.
The final structure considered by Council, 1803 Lomax School Road, is still standing. The
owner has apparently abandoned any idea of repair. Staff anticipates condemnation by
Council on September 25 and demolition by the City's contractor.
c: Robert T. Herrera
John Joerns
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Report
September 25. 1995
~~~. Department:
Resolution
Public Works
Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By: S. Gillett
xxxx
Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance 95-
Interlocal Agreement
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
At the City Council Workshop on January 30, 1995, the City Council was
briefed on the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District's water
conservation program through fifth-grade elementary schools. The program
involves education on water conservation and energy efficiency, and costs
$28.00 per student.
The City Council, on February 27, 1995, approved an interlocal agreement to
sponsor students at Lomax, Reid and Rizzuto Elementary. The second group
includes La Porte and Bayshore Elementary, with fifth-grade enrollment of
196. Because the second group includes students from Shoreacres and
Morgan's Point, the District worked with these cities to co-sponsor
students with La Porte.
For each student sponsored, the City will receive a groundwater credit of
84,000 gallons. By sponsoring 98 students, the city will receive a
groundwater credit of 8,232,000 gallons, which may be held, transferred,
sold or redeemed for up to forty years.
The total cost for La Porte to co-sponsor La Porte and Bayshore Elementary
with Shoreacres and Morgan's Point is $2,744.00. The Agreement is renewed
automatically on an annual basis unless 90 days written notice is given
terminating the Agreement. Funds are available in the upcoming FY 1995-96
budget.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 95-____ authorizing the
city to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris-Galveston Coastal
Subsidence District.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
xxxx
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 002-810-810-606
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE HARRIS-GALVESTON COASTAL
SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DISTRICT'S "LEARNING
TO BE WATER WISE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT" PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING NOT
TO EXCEED $2,744.00 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
$2,744.00 from the Non-Departmental Division of the utility Fund
No. 002-810-810-606 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
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of September, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Knox W. ASkins,
City Attorney
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Agenda Date Requested: September 25. 1995
Requested By:
Robert T. Herrera
Department:
Administration
Report
Resolution
X Ordinance
Exhibits:
Agreement
Ordinance 95-
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte currently has an agreement with the City of Morgan's Point for emergency
911 dispatch and jail services, fire protection, and emergency ambulance service, which expires
on September 30, 1995.
The attached agreement renews the current one and bases the costs on the City of La Porte's
current budget and populations of both cities, and will be effective on October 1, 1995.
The City of Morgan's Point will pay $31,215.12 per year plus a further sum of $8.00 per
prisoner per day or any fraction thereof.
Action Required by Council:
Approve agreement with the City of Morgan's Point for governmental services.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
Yes
No
Approved for City Council Aeenda
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, FOR EMERGENCY
911 DISPATCH AND JAIL SERVICE, FIRE PROTECTION, AND EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICE; 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 describes 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 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.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of September
, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
1t&t.t4~~
N rman L. alon,
Mayor
ATTEST:
CSA. L-~
Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
fi:4tJ
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF HARRIS X
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, a
municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "LA PORTE" and the
CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "CITY",
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, CITY is in need of certain governmental services for the benefit of the
people and property within its city limits, and
WHEREAS, LA PORTE is able and willing to provide said governmental services to
CITY, upon the terms, conditions, and covenants herein contained:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 791, "Interlocal
Cooperation Contracts", Texas Government Code, and in consideration of the mutual covenants,
agreements, and benefits to both cities, it is hereby agreed as follows:
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.
For and during the three year beginning on the 1st day of October, 1995, and ending on
the 30th day of September, 1998, LA PORTE agrees to furnish to CITY, the governmental
services hereinafter more specifically described, and continuing thereafter as provided in
Paragraph A-IV or until canceled as provided in Paragraph A-V hereof. This agreement
supersedes any prior agreement between the partners on the subject matter hereof.
II.
For and in consideration of the governmental services to be provided by LA PORTE to
CITY, CITY agrees to pay LA PORTE as follows, to wit:
(1) Monthly base charge as follows:
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Emergency 911 Dispatch and Jail Service
Fire Protection
Emergency Ambulance Service
$ 461.77
1,284.15
855.34
$2,601.26
Total
A further sum of $ 8.00 per prisoner per day or any fraction thereof.
The total of such base charges, plus charges for said specific services, to be paid in full
by CITY to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the month following the month in which
such services were rendered. Payments by CITY shall be made from current revenues available
to CITY.
(2)
III.
LA PORTE will not be liable for loss or damage to person or property arising from or
caused by or resulting from alleged negligence of LA PORTE, its officers or employees or
volunteers in carrying out the terms of this agreement. CITY agrees to indemnify, and save and
hold LA PORTE harmless, from any such claim for loss or damage by itself, or by any person,
firm, corporation, or association, in connection with this agreement.
IV.
The monthly base charge hereunder is based on 110 percent of the per capita budgeted
cost to LA PORTE for its fiscal year beginning October 1, 1995, to provide the services
enumerated herein to the residents of LA PORTE, based on LA PORTE'S 1990 Federal census
of 29,200, and City's 1990 Federal census of 341. The monthly charges hereunder are
prospectively subject to increase, based on the same formula, after September 30, 1996, upon
thirty (30) days written notice from LA PORTE to CITY, for budget year(s) beginning October
1, 1996, and thereafter.
V.
Either party to this agreement may cancel by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the
other party. Such notice will be effective as of midnight of the last day of the calendar month
after the expiration of such sixty (60) days notice.
VI. )
CITY personnel shall abide by all LA PORTE rules, regulations, and policies, as they
now exist, or may be amended hereafter, relating to the services rendered including the use of
facilities made available to the CITY under the terms of this agreement.
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B. EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH SERVICES
I.
LA PORTE agrees to receive telephone calls and to dispatch radio calls to CITY patrol
units.
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LA PORTE further agrees that a dispatcher will be available at the LA PORTE Police
Department to render this service twenty-four (24) hours a day for the duration of this
agreement.
C. JAIL
I.
LA PORTE agrees to allow CITY to temporarily confine persons arrested by CITY's law
enforcement officers in the LA PORTE City Jail until such time as they can be properly released
or conveniently moved by the proper authorities to the Harris County Jail.
II.
CITY agrees to keep certifications current of all law enforcement officers, required by
the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards and education or other appropriate
regulatory authority having jurisdiction, and shall provide copies of same to LA PORTE, if so
requested.
III.
CITY will be solely responsible for all medical care for, and all transportation of
arrestees brought to and/or being taken from the LA PORTE jail. In addition, CITY shall be
solely responsible for the security of the arrestee during said transportation.
IV.
LA PORTE may suspend service and may refuse to accept any arrestee from CITY, in
its sole discretion.
D. FIRE PROTECTION
I.
LA PORTE agrees to provide fire protection for real and personal property situated
within CITY, for the term of this agreement, upon the terms and conditions herein contained.
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Sole discretion will rest with the LA PORTE Fire Chief, or his duly authorized
assistants, as to the fire fighters and equipment that will answer each fire alarm, provided that
protection will be adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available fire fighters
and equipment of LA PORTE'S Fire Department) and sending of fire fighters and equipment
to protect property within CITY will be subordinate to requests for, and rendering of, fire
protection within LA PORTE.
III.
CITY agrees to pay LA PORTE for fire protection services, the amounts, and in the
manner, hereinabove specified.
E. EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE
I.
As part of the consideration expressed herein, LA PORTE agrees to furnish ambulances
and the personnel to man those ambulances, said ambulance service being available on a constant
basis. LA PORTE shall regularly maintain said ambulance units, keep them in good working
condition at all times, normal wear excepted.
II.
LA PORTE shall transport patients to the nearest hospital providing emergency service,
that will take the patient, unless the patient's safety or unless the patient specifically dictates
otherwise. In the event the patient is incapacitated, the ambulance attendant shall designate
transportation of patient to the nearest hospital.
III.
LA PORTE shall be permitted to charge patients the following base charge, to-wit:
(1) Ambulance Service and Invalid Coach Service:
(a) LA PORTE shall be entitled to charge fees for its services rendered.
(b) Method of dividing cost among patients if more than one is carried in the
same ambulance simultaneously to one hospital:
One and one-half (1 1/2) times the regular rate, divided by the number of
patients transported; each patient to pay equal amount.
LA PORTE shall never deny emergency service because of a person's
inability to pay.
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LA PORTE agrees to operate the ambulances in accordance with the requirements of the
State and Federal Law, and applicable ordinances of CITY, as same now exist, and as may be
amended from time to time hereafter.
V.
LA PORTE's primary obligation hereunder is to serve the area described as the corporate
limits of the City of La Porte, plus the area within the City of La Porte's Battleground Industrial
District, the City of La Porte's Bayport Industrial District, and the corporate limits of the City
of Morgan's Point. LA PORTE, however, shall have the right and privilege to furnish
ambulance service to other entities, including cities and water districts, within the boundaries
of the La Porte Independent School District; provided, that the basic level arid quality of service
to the City of Morgan's Point, as provided for herein, is not diminished. LA PORTE shall be
entitled to retain revenues received under such other contracts. LA PORTE shall charge its
usual and customary fees for such service within such other cities and entities, which fees shall
not be less than those prescribed hereunder.
F. ORDINANCE
CITY shall promptly enact, and vigorously enforce, an Ordinance making it a
misdemeanor for any person to make a "false alarm" to the LA PORTE Dispatch Service, for
any emergency services.
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WITNESS OUR HANDS and the Seals of our respective Cities, effective as of the 1st
day of October, 1995.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of La Porte, by its
Ordinance No. 95- 2066 , on the 25th_ day ofSeptenllier , 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
ByQ~TI.~
City Manager
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Morgan's Point, by its
Ordinance No. <1' s-- 3 0-1 , on the --1.lt.h.. day of f2C1-bk1~V' , 1995.
CITY OF MORGAN'S POINf
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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C ty ttorney
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: SEPTEMBER 25. 1995
Requested By: J. L. Sease ~- Department:
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Resolution
Fire
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Exhibits:
1.MEMO-PURCHASING
2.BID TABULATION SHEET
3.BIDDER LIST
Report
Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
ADVERTISED SEALED ID #0661 FOR FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WERE
OPENED AND READ ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1995. BIDS WERE MAILED TO NINE VENDORS
WITH THREE RETURNING BIDS.
OF THE THREE BIDS RECEIVED, ONLY FOUR ALARM FIRE EQUIPMENT, AND
CASCO INDUSTRIES SUBMITTED BIDS THAT MET OUR SPECIFICATIONS.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ENTERING ITS' THIRD YEAR OF ITS' PROGRAM TO
UPGRADE AND STANDARDIZE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE BUNKER COATS, ($468.00 EACH), BUNKER PANTS,
($342.00 EACH), BOOTS, ($60.00 EACH), PBI HOODS, ($16.00 EACH), AND
SUSPENDERS, ($12.00) EACH, BE AWARDED TO FOUR ALARM FIRE EQUIPMENT, AS
LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS.
ADDITIONALLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE HELMETS, ($102.00 EACH), AND
GLOVES, ($21.90 EACH), BE AWARDED TO CASCO INDUSTRIES, AS LOW BIDDER
MEETING SPECIFICATIONS
Action Required by Council:
APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Availability of Funds:
FUNDS ARE BUDGETED IN THE
BUDGET YEAR 1994-95 AND 1995-96.
X General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number: 001-500-501-203
SUPPLY CATEGORY 001-500-501-203 FOR
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: -K- Yes No
Aooroved for City Council Aqenda
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Robert T. Herrera
city Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 12, 1995
FROM:
JOE SEASE, FI~~ CHIEF
SUSAN KELLEY~RCHASING AGENT
TO:
SUBJ:
SEALED BID #0661 - FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Advertised, sealed bids #0661 for firefighter protective clothing
were opened and read on September 11, 1995. Bid requests were
mailed to nine (9) vendors with three (3) returning bids.
Copies of the bids are attached for your review.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by
the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Copies
Bid Tabulation
Bid List
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BID TABULATION - FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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SECTION I - BUNKER GEAR
1) Bunker Coats
Add'l chg - X-Large sizes
2) Bunker Pants
Add'l chg - X-large sizes
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BRAND
SECTION II - ACCESSORIES
11) Helmets
..\!te rn ate
2) Firefighter Boots
3) PBI Hoods
4) Suspenders
5) Gloves
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SECTION II TOTAL W/AlTERNATE
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GRAND TOTAL W/Al TERNATE
20
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20
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$434.40
$32.58
$325.20
$24.39
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QUEST
NO BID I
NO BID
$16.20
$12.00
NO BID
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$468.00
N/A
$342.00
N/A
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'$16;2b(itOO.
CAIRNS
$139.50
$115.00
$60.00
$16.00
$12.00
$23.00
un) .n.~jq1o~Q()
$4,520.00
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$20,720.00
$475.70
N/A I
$351.50
N/A
$16~544~OO
CAIRNS
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$102.00 I
$61.00
$18.00
$14.00
$21.90
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BIDDER'S LIST
FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
BID #0661
CASCO
1014 ANN STREET
PASADENA, TX 77506
CAIRNS & BROTHERS INC.
P.O. BOX 4076
CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07012
DOOLEY TACKABERRY
314 CENTER STREET
DEER PARK, TX 77536
KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
929 FISHER
HOUSTON, TX 77018
VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY
1202 BELTWAY 8 EAST
PASADENA, TX 77503
FISHER SCIENTIFIC
BOX 869022
PLANO TX, 75086-9022
SAFETY SUPPLY AMERICA
7105 N. LOOP EAST
HOUSTON, TX 77028
FOUR ALARM FIRE EQUIPMENT
7999 HANSEN, SUITE 402
HOUSTON, TX 77061
BOREN SAFETY, INC.
8941 KNIGHT RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77054
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 996
LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996
BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES:
AUGUST 28, 1995
SEPTEMBER 3, 1995
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-2067
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE;
MARING 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such document
and all related documents on behalf of the city of La Porte. The
City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such
signatures and to. affix the seal of the city to all such documents.
section 2.
The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the city Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the city Hall of the
ci ty 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of September, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins,
city Attorney
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This agreement made and entered into effective the 1st day of October, 1995, by and
between the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City", and The
La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit corporation chartered under the
Laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "Chamber,"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City has an ordinance providing for the assessment and collection of a Hotel
Occupancy tax in the City of La Porte of four percent (4%) of the consideration paid by the
occupant of a room, space or facility in any hotel/motel; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber is equipped to advertise and conduct solicitation programs to
acquaint potential users with public meeting and convention facilities and to promote tourism
and advertise the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the City and Chamber that the City provide funds
to the Chamber for the above stated purposes and that the Chamber use such funds for the
above stated purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants herein
contained, City and Chamber hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chamber shall employ its best efforts for general promotional and tourist advertising
of the City of La Porte and conducting solicitation and operating programs to contract
conventions and visitors, including the establishment and operation by Chamber of
a convention and visitors bureau.
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SECTION II.
As a consideration for the services set forth in Paragraph 1 hereof, City agrees to pay
to Chamber an amount equal to twenty-four percent (24%) of the amount actually
collected by the City up to an amount not to exceed $26,000 from the Hotel
Occupancy Tax in any City fiscal year during the term of this agreement.
SECTION III.
The term of this contract is for three (3) years and expires on September 30, 1998.
No less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the initial 3-year term of this
agreement, the City and Chamber may renegotiate the cap level as established in
Section ll.
SECTION IV.
In the event written notice is not given by either party, to this agreement, to the other
party ninety (90) days prior to the termination date as noted herein, this agreement
shall be extended on the same terms and conditions for an additional two (2) years.
SECTION V.
The City shall, on or before the 45th day following the end of each quarter, pay
twenty-four percent (24%) of any amount of the monies collected for that quarter, to
the Chamber. The quarters will end on the 31st day of March, the 30th day of June,
the 30th day of September and the 31 st day of December of each year.
SECTION VI.
The Chamber agrees that it will record expenditures involved in this program on a
monthly basis in separate accounts. The books of account will be maintained in a
form approved by the City of La Porte. The Chamber agrees to forward a quarterly
report to the City on expenditures involving the use of City funds. Chamber further
agrees that the report will be forwarded on or before the 30th day following the end
of the quarter.
SECTION VII.
The Chamber agrees, yearly, to prepare an annual budget on the use of hotel/motel
funds received from the City of La Porte and to submit it to the La Porte City Council
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for approval. The budget submitted to Council will coincide with the City's fiscal
year. For the frrst year of this agreement, the Chamber agrees to submit the budget
to Council in October, 1995. For all future years, Chamber agrees to submit the
budget on or before August 10th of each year.
SECTION VIII.
Thirty (30) days after September 30, the end of every fiscal year, the Chamber will
furnish to City a performance report of its work under this contract, which shall
reflect overall activity, meetings, conventions and conferences conducted, identity and
amounts of advertising conducted, copies' of literature produced as well as a
description of direct mailings in the last year, and the expenditures during the year of
the funds received pursuant to this contract.
SECTION IX.
The City reserves the right to audit, utilizing its staff or outside assistance, the annual
fmancial activity of the Chamber that relates to the use of hotel/motel funds.
SECTION X.
It is understood and agreed that Chamber shall not in any sense be considered a
partner or joint venturer with City, nor shall Chamber be considered nor in any
manner hold itself out as an agent or official representative of City. Chamber shall
be considered an independent contractor for the purposes of this agreement and shall
in no manner incur any expenses or liability on behalf of City.
SECTION XI.
Chamber does further agree to hold City hannless from any and all claims by third
parties for any injuries, damage or liability occasioned by Chamber in connection
with this agreement.
SECTION XII.
It is understood and agreed that this contract shall be terminated upon occurrence of
any of the following events:
( a) The giving of written notice by either party to the other party at least
ninety (90) days prior to the date of termination;
(b) The termination of the corporate existence of Chamber;
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The insolvency of Chamber, the fuing of a petition in bankruptcy,
either by or against Chamber, or an assignment by Chamber for the
benefit of creditors;
(d) The breach by Chamber of any of the terms and conditions of this
agreement and the continuation of such breach for a period often (10)
days after written notice is given by City to Chamber of such breach;
SECTION XllI.
In the event of the termination of this agreement as provided in Section XII hereof,
Chamber shall submit to City a statement showing any expenses incurred by it for the
present year in which said termination takes place and City agrees to reimburse
Chamber, to the extent that said monies are collected from the Hotel Occupancy Tax
during that year, an amount equal to the lesser of the expenses incurred by the
Chamber during that year or the amount of tax collected for that year. City also
realizes that Chamber may have committed themselves to pay expenses for
conventions that will occur after the termination of this agreement, and City agrees
to reimburse the Chamber for such expenses up to the cumulative sum of $1,000.00
from the Hotel Occupancy Tax.
SECTION XIV.
This contract is not assignable.
SECTION XV.
Any notice required to be given lUlder the terms and provisions of this agreement shall
be effective if and when given in writing and deposited in the United States Mail,
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, on the date so deposited and
addressed to the respective parties as follows:
City Manager
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77572-1115
Executive Vice-President
La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 996
La Porte, Texas 77572-0996
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SECTION XVI.
All the terms, conditions and stipulations of this contract are subject to all applicable
federal laws, state laws, and Charter of the City of La Porte, all ordinances passed
pursuant thereto and all judicial determinations relative thereto.
WITNESS OUR HANDS, effective the 1st day of October, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:~~4l/~
N an M one, ayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED:
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City Attorney
LA PORTE BAYSHORE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Secretary
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LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
QUARTERLY REPORT
ENDING
Beginning Balance $
Receipts from City
October
November
December
Total Receipts +
Interest Income
October
November
December
Total Interest Income +
Monthly Expenditures
October
November
December
Total Expenditures -
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SUMMARY OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
MONTH OF
Beginning Monthly Balance
$
Receipt from City
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Interest Income
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Monthly Expenditures
Ending Balance
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LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT
MONTH ENDING
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TOTAL THIS PAGE
certify that these expenditures are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Signature
Date
Vendor
(1)
(2)
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT
MONTH ENDING
TOTAL THIS PAGE
certify that these expenditures are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Signature
Date
Vendor
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
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ANNUAL REPORT from CHAMBER of COMMERCE
to the CITY OF LA PORTE
Annual Report
1. Letter from the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce to the Mayor and City Council
ll. Report on the following activities:
1. Business Assistance
2. Marketing Efforts
3. Advertising
4. Media Communications
a) Newsprint (newspapers, magazines, newsletter)
b) Radio
c) Television
5. Conventions and Conferences
a) Attracted to La Porte
b) Conducted
ill. General Overview of Chamber's Fiscal Condition
VI. Summary of Fiscal Activity Involving Hotel/Motel Proceeds
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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND
REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman L. Malone at
6:00 P.M.
Members of citv Council Present: Mayor Norman L. Malone,
councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob McLaughlin,
Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke
Members of Council Absent: councilperson Bob Thrower
Members of ci tv Staff and ci tv Emplovees Present : City
Manager Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Attorney John
Armstrong, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Assistant City Manager
John Joerns, Finance Director/ACM Jeff Litchfield, Director of
Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Director of Public Works
Steve Gillett, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr,
Director of Planning Guy Rankin, Police Chief Bobby Powell,
Chief Building Official Mark Lewis, City Engineer Fred
Thompson, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, Assistant Finance
Director cynthia Alexander, Accounting Supervisor Kathy
Hutton, Tax supervisor Kathy Powell
Others Present: Attorney Barry Abrams, Attorney Charles
Huber, Jr. and several La Porte citizens
2. INVOCATION BY REV. HENRY WALKER - PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
The invocation was given by Rev. Henry Walker, pastor of the
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, La Porte, Texas.
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OP THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28,
1995
Motion was made bv Councilperson Sutherland to approve the
minutes of AUQUst 28 as presented. Second by councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain.
Ayes: councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Jack Maxwell
.. . UPDATE REPORT FROM PRIME CABLE COMPANY REGARDING NEW SERVICE -
Kathleen Abel
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Regular Meeting
La Porte city Council
september 11, 1995, Page 2
Kathleen Abel, ABC, Director of community Affairs for Prime
Cable spoke regarding new services. Ms. Abel reported October
1, 1995, Prime Cable will launch a wealth of new services
(see brochure Exhibit A). Councilperson Cooper and Sutherland
had questions regarding services provided by Prime Cable.
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. CONSTITUTION WEEK - KARlE RUSSELL AND SHIRLEY SPAHLER
Mayor Malone proclaimed the week of September 17 through 23,
1995, as Constitution Week. Accepting the proclamation were
Marie Russell, shirley Spahler, and Imogene pulleine
representing the Jane Long Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution in La Porte, Texas.
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
A. William Gonzalez - Fees for Soccer field Little Cedar
Bayou Park
Mr. William Gonzalez did not attend the City council meeting,
and there were no other citizens wishing to address Council.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY BUDGET FY 95-96
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Malone opened the public hearing at 6:10 P.M. Finance
Director/ACM Jeff Litchfield reviewed with Council the summary
of the budget meetings held in August. Mr. Litchfield
provided an overview of the Summary of Funds which are
incorporated in the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1995 and
ending September 30, 1996. He reported the total of all funds
is $36,726,758.00 and compared the over all revenues and
expenses. Council had no questions of Mr. Litchfield
regarding the presentation. There were no citizens wishing to
speak during public input. city Manager Robert T. Herrera
reported the summary and recommendation for adopting the
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Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 11, 1995, Page 3
budget for FY 1995-96. Mr. Herrera thanked the department
heads for their effort in the workshops and expressed
gratitude to the City council for their patience and
tremendous amount of insight into some of the services that
are needed throughout the ci ty of La Porte. Mr. Herrera
stated, "Because of your guidance and the wisdom in some of
the areas, I believe this budget properly represents a
responsible level of public services for this next fiscal
year. The budget has been built in all funds without a tax
increase, without a water rate increase, and without an
increase in any of our enterprise funds." Mr. Herrera asked
Council for a favorable vote on this item. Mayor Malone
closed the public hearing at 6:18 P.M.
8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1995
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 (Ord. 95-2060) - R. T. Herrera
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2060 - AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1995 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND
NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF
SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv council-person Maxwell to approve the budget
as presented. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion
carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Councilperson Porter commented that staff and Council did an
excellent job in preparation for the budget. He stated, "I am
surprised that we did not have any public input. We should
take this as positive on our part. Staff does a tremendous
job, and we should take it as a compliment we also are doing
a good job. I am a little concerned that we go through
something of this magnitude and never really have much feed-
back from the public. I guess the good news is we must be
doing something right."
Mayor Malone, hearing no other comments, called for a vote.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
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Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 11, 1995, Page 4
Mayor Malone reviewed for Council a letter from Director of
Planning Guy Rankin. Mayor Malone asked Mr. Rankin, who has
been an employee for just two months, to comment on his
thoughts about the city of La Porte. Mr. Rankin was very
complimentary and positive in his comments. He focused on the
progressiveness and stated, "The City of La Porte has placed
a priority on its financial security and management." Mayor
Malone extended his thanks and appreciation to the staff for
their work on the budget.
9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1995 APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE BARRIS
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT (Res. 95-08) - J. Litchfield
Director of Finance/ACM Jeff Litchfield reported to Council
the 1995 certified Tax Roll for the City of La Porte shows a
total appraised value of $1,075,180,800, and a total taxable
value of $959,931,220.00 and recommended approval of the
appraisal roll.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Clarke to accept the 1995
APQraisal Roll as presented. Second by councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
AND :IMPROVEMENT OP THE CITY GOVERNMENT (Ord. 95-2061) J.
Litchfield
Director of Finance/ACM Jeff Litchfield reviewed the summary
and recommendation for approving an ordinance establiShing the
tax rate for Fiscal Year 1995-96 at 0.71 cents per hundred
dollar valuation.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2061 AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF
THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL
REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS
HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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La Porte City Council
september 11, 1995, Page 5
Motion was made by Councilperson McLauqhlin to approve
Ordinance 95-2061 as read bv the Assistant city Attorney.
Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes
and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
Director of Finance/ACM Jeff Litchfield introduced the newly
hired Tax Supervisor Katherine Powell who will be the official
Tax Assessor Collector for the City of La Porte.
11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PURTIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OP SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND CORNER
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS CLP #95-4501 COrd. 95-2062) - G. Rankin
Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and
recommendation for the request to approve the City Manager to
execute a contract with purtis Construction Company for
construction of sidewalk replacement and corner wheelchair
ramps. After comments by councilperson Porter and Sutherland
the Assistant City Attorney read the caption for Ordinance 95-
2062.
Assistant city Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-2062 AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PURTIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND CORNER WHEELCHAIR
RAMPS; APPROPRIATING $51,153.00, PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF
$28,847.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Porter to approve Ordinance
95-2062 as read bv the Assistant City Attornev. Second by
councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 1 nay.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Councilperson Clarke
Ayes:
12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1645 AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR RENTAL OF MUNICIPAL ADULT SOFTBALL AND
SOCCER FIELDS AT LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK COMPLEX AND NORTHSIDE
PARK COrd. 1645-A) - S. Barr
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La Porte city council
September 11, 1995, Page 6
Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr reviewed the
summary and recommendation for the request to amend the rates
for rental of the Municipal Adult Softball and Soccer Fields
at Little Cedar Bayou Park Complex and the Northside Park
Field. After questions and comments from councilperson
Porter, Clarke, and Mayor Malone, Assistant city Attorney John
Armstrong read Ordinance 95-1645-A.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 95-1645-A - AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RATES FOR RENTAL OF THE MUNICIPAL ADULT
SOFTBALL AND SOCCER FIELDS AT THE LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
COMPLEX AND THE NORTHSIDE PARK FIELD; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETING LAW; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance
95-1645-A as read bv the Assistant citv Attornev. Second by
Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0
nays.
Nays:
councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
13. CONSIDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE BY
THE CITY OF LA PORTE OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, SECTION
2, SHADY RIVER SUBDIVISION (Ord. 95-2043) - J. Joerns (Ta~led
6-26-95)
City Manager Robert T. Herrera addressed Council regarding the
summary and recommendation for the request to authorize the
sale of a portion of Lot 5, Block 3, Section 2, Shady River
reserving a sufficient amount of property in the city's name
so that in the future if a development should occur on
property adjacent to this section the city will have access to
that property. The City has placed a reservation on this
portion to be sold so the new property owner can only use this
property for a residence, and no improvements can be placed on
it without approval from the City Council. This has been
accomplished through a Special Warranty Deed by the City
Attorney.
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La Porte City Council
September 11, 1995, Page 7
Assistant City Attorney read: 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.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance
95-2043 as read by the Assistant citv Attornev. Second by
councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0
nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT (Res.
95-09) - Hayor Halon.
Mayor Malone reported to Council the summary and
recommendation for the nomination of Mr. Bill Harry, a
certified appraiser and prominent member of the area's real
estate business circle, as a candidate for reappointment for
a position on the Board of Directors of Harris County
Appraisal District.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to approve Resolution
No. 95-09 nominatinq Bill Harrv as a candidate for
reappointment to a position on Board of Directors for the
Harris County ADPraisal District. Second by Councilperson
Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
15. CONSIDER APPOINTING A VOTING DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATE TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONGRESS OF
CITIES BUSINESS HEETING - R. T. Herrera
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La Porte city council
September 11, 1995, Page 8
ci ty Manager Robert T. Herrera reviewed with council the
summary for the request to name a delegate and alternate
delegate to the National League of cities Annual Congress of
cities business meeting to be held in Phoenix, Arizona,
November 29 through December 2, 1995.
Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to appoint
Councilperson Deotis Gav as deleqate and Council~erson Jack
Maxwell as alternate deleqate to represent the City of La
Porte at the National Leacroe of cities Annual Conqress of
ci ties business meeting. Second by Councilperson Porter. The
motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
16. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON
FOR DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR FORKS BURSTER WITH CHECK
SIGNER TO AUTOMATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS - C. Alexander
B. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR ANNUAL SUPPLY OF SMOKE BOMBS
TO NAYLOR SUPPLY - S. Gillett
Motion was made bv Councilperson Clarke to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Second by Councilperson Porter. The
motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. OIL RECYCLING CONTAINERS
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported to Council the City of
La Porte received a grant, through HGAC, from the State of
Texas and was able to receive approximately 1000 oil recycling
containers to help keep Texas clean and to help our
environment in La Porte. The plans of Director of Public
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Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
september 11, 1995, Page 9
Works steve Gillett is to gi ve out these containers to La
Porte residents when they visit our recycling center. Mr.
Herrera stated, "Council has already received several
containers for their and their constituents use. If Council
has a need for additional containers, please contact Mr.
Gillett."
18. COUNCIL ACTION
councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Gay, Clarke and Mayor
Malone brought items to Council's attention.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE
GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL HATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH
EMPLOYEES, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR
EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAKINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN
AN INVESTIGATION)
A. SECTION 551.071 - (LEGAL)
RECEIVE REPORT FROM SPECIAL COUNSEL REGARDING PRINCE
LAWSUIT
B. SECTION 551.071 - (LEGAL)
RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PENDING
CLAIMS AND LAWSUIT(S)
Council retired into executive session at 6:48 P.M. to discuss
A) Section 551.071 (Legal), receive report from special
Counsel regarding Prince Lawsuit; B) Section 551-071 (Legal),
receive report from City Attorney regarding pending claims and
lawsuit(s). Council returned to the table at 7:56 P.K. with
no further action taken.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the
meeting was duly adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
Respectful~
s~~es. city Secretary
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I!JJl1rrru5 : Our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings
of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain
and establish a Constitution for the United States of
America.' and
WHEREAS, it is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully understand
the provisions and principles COlllained in the Constitution in order to support it, preserve it and
defend it against encroachmelll; and
WHEREAS, the two hundred eighth anniversary of the signing of the
Constitution provides a historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and recall
achievemenlS of our Founders, and to reflect on the rights and privileges of citizenship as well
as its attendant responsibilities,' and
WHEREAS, The independence guaranteed to the American people by the
Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, as designated by proclamation of the Presidelll of
the United States of America 1n accordmzce with Public Law 915.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the
City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 1995, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in the City of La Porte, and encourage all citizens to pay special attelllion during that week to
our Federal Constitution and the advantage of American Citizenship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereUll/O set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 11th day of September, 1995.
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AGENDA DATE September 11. 1995 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield. Finance Director
___ REPORT; ___ RESOLUTION; XX ORDINANCE;
The City Council held budget workshops on August 14, 15, and 16, 1995 to
discuss the proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October I, 1995 and
ending September 30, 1996.
The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the
workshops held with City Council. All changes made by Council were
incorporated into the various budgets.
General Fund
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
Economic Development
Utility
Sylvan Beach
Airport
La Porte Area Water Authority
Golf Course
Motor Pool
Computer Fund
General Capital Improvement
Utility Capital Improvement
Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement
Golf Course Capital Improvement
General Debt Service
Utility Debt Service
La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service
Total of All Funds
$ 19,250,695
83,180
100,000
6,092,782
149,786
25,062
1,567,678
1,281,162
1,659,820
101,000
819,620
817,000
350,000
320,000
2,424,753
860,100
824.120
$ 36,726,758
All rates, including tax and utility rates, will remain the same as they are
in the current year.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Adopt Ordinance Approving Fiscal Year 1995-96 ,
Budget
FUND N/A
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FUNDS AVAILABLE: ~
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA, CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-2060
AN. ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1995 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS
REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID
BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the
State of Texas, require that an annual budget be prepared and presented to the City
Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year of
said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 1995, through September 30,
1996, has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had
thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on August 14, 1995, and a
public hearing scheduled for September 11, 1995 was duly advertised and held.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
SECTION 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said
City Council for consideration, a complete copy of which is on file with the City
Secretary and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted as the
Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 1995,
through September 30, 1996.
SECTION 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said City Council finds that all
things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget have been performed as
required by charter or statute.
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-2060 pagee
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SECTION 3: The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this
meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the
City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, 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 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 11th day of September, 1995.
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AGENDA DATE September 11. 1995 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield. Finance Director
___ REPORT; -K- RESOLUTION; ____ ORDINANCE;
On August 28, 1995, the City of La Porte received the Certified Appraisal Roll
from the Harris County Appraisal District.
Section 26.04 of the State Property Tax Code requires the submission of the
Appraisal Roll to the Governing Body.
The 1995 Certified Tax Roll for the City of La Porte shows a total appraised
value of $ $1,075,180,800 and a total taxable value of $959,931,220.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Approve Resolution for acceptance of the appraisal roll.
FUND N/A
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APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA, CITY MANAGER
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1995
APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has submitted to the City Council
of the City of La Porte, for approval the 1995 tax appraisal roll; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the 1995 appraisal roll with the
amounts shown therein should be adopted;
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has reported to the City Council
that" there was situated in the City of La Porte, as of January 1, 1995, property
with a total appraised value of $1,075,180,800 and a total taxable value of
$959,931,220;
WHEREAS, new personal property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable
value of $1,717,600 as of January 1, 1995;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, THAT:
Section 1. THAT, the 1995 taxable roll in the amount of $959,931,220, as
submitted by the Harris County Appraisal District is hereby adopted;
Section 2. That the City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of
this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at
the offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, 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 resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered
and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of September, 1995.
City of La Porte
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City Attorney
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AGENDA DATE September 11. 1995 REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield. Finance Director
___ REPORT; ___ RESOLUTION; ~ ORDINANCE;
The Fiscal Year 1995-96 Budget was built around a tax rate of .71 cents per
hundred dollar valuation.
A breakdown of the tax rate is as follows:
General Fund - .55 per hundred dollar valuation
Debt Service - .16 per hundred dollar valuation
This is the same tax rate and breakdown as the current fiscal year.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Approve Ordinance establishing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 1995-96 at .71
cents per hundred dollar valuation.
FUND N/A
ACCT NUM: N/A
FUNDS AVAILABLE: J!Lh.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA I CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-2061
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO
TAXATION IN THE CITY OF lA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT,
MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF lA PORTE;
FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS
HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING ClAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY ClAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS lAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF lA PORTE
Section 1. That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning October 1,
1995, and ending September 30, 1996, on all real property situated and all personal
property owned within the taxable limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first
day of January, 1995, except so much as may be exempt under the constitution and
laws of the United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following
taxes:
(1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of fifty-five cents ($.55) on the one
hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency
of the United States for the current expenses for the support, maintenance,
and improvement of the City Government of said City of La Porte; and
(2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of sixteen cents ($.16) on the one
hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency
of the United States, to pay current interest on and provide one year's
sinking fund and to pay all of the Principal and Interest accruing on all
outstanding general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation
lawfully issued by the City of La Porte.
That this provides the sum of total Ad Valorem tax at the rate of seventy-one
cents ($.71) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in
lawful currency of the United States.
Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove levied
shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated market
value thereof.
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Section 3. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the
hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for
the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of the
City of La Porte.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that all notices required by law have been published, and that a
public hearing as required by law was duly called and held, and that all
matters prerequisite to the establishment and levy of an ad valorem tax
have been accomplished, all as required by the laws of the State of Texas,
and the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte.
Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of
any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any
reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining
portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention
of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or
clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,
sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid.
Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and
subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place conven-
ient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by
law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551,
Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as
required.
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2061 page~
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Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of September, 1995.
BY~~~
/ . Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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City Attorney
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Agenda Date Requested: September 11. 1995
Requested By: Guv Rankin ~'p\ ' Department:
Planning
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
2. Memo of Recommendation from Fred Thompson, P.E., City Engineer
3. Bidder's Ust
4. Bid Tabulation
5. Location Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDAT10N
Bid Notices were sent to sixteen (16) contractors for construction of sidewalk replacement
and corner wheelchair ramps; CLP #95-4501. On August 14, 1995, City staff received
six (6) competitive bids (see attached Bid Tabulation).
The proposed work is to take place in locations shown on the attached map.
Staff has evaluated the bids and accompanying documentation for completeness and
accuracy. The low bid was submitted by Purtis Construction Company in the amount of
$26,738 for Phase I and $24,415 for Phase II of the project, for a total construction cost
of $51,153.
The City has budgeted a total amount of $40,000 to complete Phase I of this project in
FY 94-95 and staff has recommended approval of an additional $40,000 in the FY 95-96
Budget for construction of Phase II.
Staff recommends awarding the contract to Purtis Construction Company in the amount
of $51,153 for Phases I and II. A Contingency and a means of adding to the scope of
work would be established with the anticipated approval of an additional $40,000 in FY
95-96.
Construction of this project should commence by the final week of September. Thus, the
anticipated $40,000 for FY 95-96 will not be needed for payments to the Contractor until
after October 1, 1995, the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Purtis Construction Company in the amount of $51,153 for Phases I and II of the project
and authorizing expenditure of the entire $80,000 anticipated for expanding the scope of
work and a Contingency.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
.-L Capital Improvement
Other
Water /Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
015-709-410-100
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND PURTIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND CORNER WHEELCHAIR RAMPS; APPROPRIATING
$51,153.00, PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $28,847.00, TO FUND SAID
CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking descr ibed in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such
document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $51,153.00 plus a
contingency of $28,847.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund
Account No. 015-709-410-100 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
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
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section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of September, 1995.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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ATTEST:
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city Secretary
APPROVED:
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City Attorney
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FROM:
Guy Rankin, Director of Planning
Fred Thompson, P.E., City Engineer 41/
TO:
SUBJECT:
Sidewalk Replacement and Wheelchair Ramps
CLP Project #95-4501
It is my recommendation that the sidewalk project be awarded to;
Purtis Construction Company
4300 Town Plaza, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 721-7003
Bids were opened for this project August 14, 1995, and Purtis Construction was the low
bidder with the following base bids:
Phase I (FY '95)
Phase II (FY '96)
(Please see the attached bid tab)
$26,738
$24,415
As you are aware, $40,000 was budgeted in FY '95 for sidewalk improvements. An
additional $40,000 is expected to be budgeted in FY '96.
As you can see, the low bid came in lower than expected and we will be asking Council for
authorization to utilize the entire budgeted amounts for additional, much needed sidewalk
improvements in the same area.
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AND WHEELCHAIR RAMP INSTALLATION
CLP #95-4501
Advertisin2
The Bayshore Sun - July 23 & 30, 1995
Faxed Bid Notice to:
Chamber of Commerce
Bill McDonald Construction
PO Box 189
Deer Park, TX 77536
Commodore Construction
55 Lyerly, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77022
L.D. Smith Construction
4302 Kelley
Houston, TX 77026
Furlow Services
PO Box 853
La Porte, TX 77572-0853
K & D Contractors
2508 N. Velasco
Angleton, TX 77515
Craig & Heidt, Inc.
1970 Knoll St
Houston, TX 77080
Crescent Builders
PO Box 800151
Houston, TX 77280
Moore & Moore General Contractors
PO Box 1517
La Porte, TX 77571
Hodges Brothers
PO Box 23143
Houston, TX 77228
FORCE Corporation
PO Box 1079
La Porte, TX 77571
J.F. Marks & Associates
PO Box 41128
Houston, TX 77241
Comex Corporation
PO Box 862
Deer Park, TX 77536
Purtis Construction
4300 Town Plaza, Suite I
Houston, TX 77045
Follis Construction
111 North Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
Derk Harmsen
2820 Center
Deer Park, TX 77536
Elmer Edwards
909 S. 3rd.
La Porte, TX 77571
Plans and Soecitications Delivered to the FoIIowin2 Plan Review Rooms:
Dodge Reports
3131 Eastside, Suite 300
Houston, TX n098
Construction Directory Plan Room
5711 Hillcroft
Houston, TX n036
Associated General Contractors
2404 Crawford
Houston, TX nOO4
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CITY OF LA PORTE
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS
PROJECT #95-4501
BID TABlI.ATION
ADDENDUM 5% BID ALTERNATE ITEMS ALTERNATE ITEMS
FIRM I Z 3 4 BOND TOTAL BASE BID PHASE I 1 2 3 TOT A1.. BASE BID PHASE II 1 2 ;5
PlRTIS if -./ if -./ if 126,738.00 (60 DAYS) $360.00 $700.00 12559.00 124,415.00 (60 DAYS) $360.00 1700.00 125511.00
B. McDONALD if -./ if -./ if 137,4t..3.00 (45 DAYS) S200.00 1520.00 15.848.00 134,068.00 (45 DAYS) $200.01) 1320.00 15,848.00
FURLOW if -./ if -./ CHECK 140.985.03 (?1? DAYS) 1Z94.00 1558.00 IZ,9Z4.00 136,920.IZ <??? DAYS) SZ94.00 1558.00 SZ.9Z4
DeE if -./ if ./ CHECK 146,402.00 (60 DAYS) S200.00 1600.00 18,712.00 142,452.00 (60 DAYS) $200.00 1600.00 Si.'72.00
HlBCO if ./ if ./ if 147.651.28 (60 DAYS) '650.00 $760.00 I I5J69. 60 141,845.28 (60 DAYS) 1660.00 l760.00 115,789.60
H.E-B. if ./ if ./ if 152,284.00 (40 DAYS) 1200.00 1400.00 111,696.00 149,194.00 (40 DAYS) 1200.00 1400.00 111,696.00
FUND
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PROPOSED F.Y. '95 - '96 GENERAL
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ACTUAL LOCATIONS SHAll BE a..EARL Y HARKED
BY THI! OWNER I'RIOR TO I'RI!-tONSTRUCT1OH COHFERENCI!.
@ UlCAnOH e. TYPE OF WHEELCHAIR IW1I'
. NOTE: The work depicted by the legend is on
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Report
Department: Parks & Recreation
Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By: Ste hen L. Barr
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1.
Ordinance 95- 1645a Amending the Rates for Rental of
the Municipal Adult Softball and Soccer Fields at the
Little Cedar Bayou Park Complex and the Northside Park
Field
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Parks & Recreation Department has designated the athletic fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park as
adult athletic fields. The City of La Porte has recently completed lighting of the multi-purpose/soccer
field at Little Cedar Bayou Park and there is a need to include soccer fields in the ordinance
governing rental of adult athletic fields. The lighted softball fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park and
the lighted softball/baseball field at Northside Park are currently available for reserved use by adult
groups, civic organizations, church groups, business or industrial groups for use at the proposed rate
of rental. This proposed amendment to existing Ordinance 1645 adds the soccer fields to the
softball fields which are already available for rental under the existing ordinance. The proposed field
rental rates cover the cost operation of the facilities, including the cost of a
caretaker/groundskeeper, and the cost of electricity for the lighted fields.
The two soccer fields and the #3 softball field at Little Cedar Bayou Park and the softball/baseball
field at Northside Park are available for practice, without lights, at any time during park operating
hours on a first come, first served basis. If a team reserves the field for practice, league play, or
tournament play, the reservation takes precedence over the walk-on use of the field or fields.
Except for "overflow use" during tournament play, youth groups will be required to pay for use of
the Little Cedar Bayou Park adult facilities.
Staff recommends the approval of Ordinance 95- 1645a which establishes rental rates for reserved
use of the adult softball and soccer fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park and the softball/baseball field
at Northside Park.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval of Ordinance 95- 1 645a which establishes rental rates for adult softball and
soccer fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park and the softball/baseball field at Northside Park.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available: N/A YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda:
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Robert T. Herrera,
City Manager
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RATES FOR RENTAL OF THE MUNICIPAL ADULT
SOFTBALL AND SOCCER FIELDS AT THE LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK COMPLEX
AND THE NORTHSIDE PARK FIELD; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETING LAW; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of La Porte, amends Ordinance No. 1645 which established a
rental fee policy and schedule for softball and soccer fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park and the
softballlbaseball field at Northside Park. All the athletic fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park are
designated as adult athletic fields.
City Council has sought to establish rental fees which will cover the operating costs of the
facility .
City Council will review the income and expenses of Little Cedar Bayou Fields and Northside
Field, and will make appropriate adjustments to the rental fee schedule as conditions warrant.
SECTION 2.
Any person or persons participating in the City of La Porte adult softball and adult soccer
leagues, civic organizations, church groups, business or industrial groups may reserve any or
all of the fields for league or tournament play on a first come first serve basis by paying all
necessary fees and deposits. No individual or organization may reserve the field for tournament
play more than one weekend per month. Payment must be made in person at the Parks and
Recreation office.
SECTION 3.
All adult fields with the exception of Little Cedar Bayou #1 & #2 softball fields are available
for practice use for the purpose of team practice or scrimmage games for any person or persons
participating in City of La Porte adult softball leagues or adult soccer leagues. Field or fields
may be reserved for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of two hours per team. All
reservations must be made in advance at the Parks and Recreation office.
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SECTION 4.
The three softball fields and two soccer fields at Little Cedar Bayou Park or the Northside Park
field may not be rented on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
SECTION 5.
Reservations for practice or league play at the adult softball or soccer fields may be made either
by phone or in person at the Parks and Recreation Administration office or any other place that
may be designated from time to time. Reservations must be accompanied by a Reservation and
Damage Deposit of $100.00. The Reservation and Damage Deposit will reserve the facility for
the Lessee until rental payments are made and will provide protection to the Lessor for any
damage to the field caused by Lessee. The Reservation and Damage Deposit will be refunded
to the Lessee within fifteen (15) days after the event, less any deductions for damages incurred.
SECTION 6.
Fees established for field rentals are as follows:
Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1&2 and Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field:
Tournaments/Leagues:
$60.00 per field per day - Day Use Only
If lights are needed, an additional $10.00 per hour per field
Hourly Rentals:
$10.00 per hour per field with lights or $7.50 per hour per
field without lights.
Reservation/Damage
Deposit
$100.00 per field
Security:
It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Parks and
Recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of
security officers required, if any, for each event and to
arrange for such security service. The charge for security
service will be the officers prevailing rate and will be in
addition to the rental rate.
Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
Tournaments/Leagues:
$60.00 per field per day - Day Use Only
If lights are needed, an additional $10.00 per hour per field
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Hourly Rentals:
$10.00 per hour per field with lights or $7.50 per hour per
field without lights.
$100.00 per field
Reservation/ Damage
Deposit
Security:
It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Parks and
Recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of
security officers required, if any, for each event and to
arrange for such security service. The charge for security
service will be the officers prevailing rate and will be in
addition to the rental rate.
SECTION 7.
Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the City at least
two (2) weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
SECTION 8.
Rental of the fields will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be
promulgated by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee, with the approval of the
City Manager. The City of La Porte reserve the right to refuse rental of the fields to any
person, firm, or group, for lewd or immoral purposes, or when the activities of such group may
be reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace, or cause a threat to public health
or safety.
SECTION 9.
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The Little Cedar Bayou Park #3 softball & soccer fields, and Northside softballlbaseball field
may be used for practice without lights by the general public when not reserved for
league/tournament play. Fields must be rented if lights are to be used.
SECTION 10.
The City of La Porte reserves the right to cancel practice, league or tournament play if field
conditions warrant. Full refunds will be provided if applicable.
SECTION 11.
Neither the City of La Porte, nor its Lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the fields.
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SECTION 12.
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The City Council officially fmds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place
convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this
meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, 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, ratifies, approves and confirms such
written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
SECTION 13.
This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. Ordinance No. 1645
is hereby repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th
day of September
. 1995.
City of La Porte
By4~~~A:~E:
/ Norman L. Malone,. Mayor
ATTEST:
L-L/
Sue Lenes
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: SeDtember 6. 1995
Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department: Administration
Report
Resolution XX
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance No. 95-2043
2 Special Warranty Deed with Exhibits
3. Aerial Photo of Surrounding Area
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
City acquired Lot 5 Block 3, Section 2, Shady River after the BA YMUD annexation. The lot was to provide and
protect the City' lBccess 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 maintenance, repair or reconstruction of the lift
station. Additional area has been retained in case future right-of-way is needed to provide access to acreage
lying to the south. 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
The Special Warranty Deed restricts the conveyed property to use as a side yard, and no improvements may be
constructed without prior written consent of the City.
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
ADDroved for City Council Aienda
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2043
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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, HARlAN 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 $5,380.32.
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 ~pecial 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
ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
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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 11th day of September, 1995.
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
0.2470 Acre Tract out of Lot 5, Block 3; Shady River Subdivision, Section 2
A 0.2470 acre 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 670 29' 28" E, a radius
of 212.33 feet, an arc distance of 29.62 feet to a point for comer;
Thence S 450 16' 12" E, a distance of 162.12 feet to a point for a comer;
Thence S 000 15' 00" E, a distance of 43.20 feet to a point for a comer;
Thence S 89045' 00" W, a distance of 75.56 feet to a point for a comer being the
Southwest comer of Lot 5, Block 3;
Thence N 240 38' 06" W, a distance of 157.87 feet to the Point of Beginning and
consisting of 0.2470 acres.
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RE: HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL BOARD NOMINEE
Dear Norman:
I would like to once again submit for your consideration the enclosed
application on Bill Harry, to serve a second term as a member of the
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Bill is a certified
appraiser and a prominent member of the area's real estate business circle.
I am confident Bill will continue his efforts to make a positive contribution
to the Harris County Board of Directors and I wuold appreciate you seriously
considering him for re-election to this position.
If you agree, please ask your Council to adopt a Resolution casting
your vote for Bill Harry by formal action - then you will need to submit
his name to the Chief Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District
no later than October 16, 1995 along with a certified copy of your resolution.
Send to Mr. Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser, Harris County Appraisal District,
P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975.
I will be available to discuss any issue you might have or you may contact
Bill Harry at 941-4344.
Cordially,
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P. O. BOX 672
PASADENA, TX 77501
(713) 477-1511
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 920975
Houston, TX 77292-0975
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 17, 1995
The Honorable Johnny Isbell
Mayor
City of Pasadena
P. O. Box 672
Pasadena, TX 77501
Dear Mayor Isbell:
For the past two years, it has been my pleasure to represent your city as well as the other 25 cities of
Harris County as a member of the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
During that period of time, we have seen numerous improvements in the district's operations and
positive professional recognition from both the State Comptroller's office and the International
Association of Assessing Officers.
As you may have heard, in its perfonnance audit of HCAD's perfonnance, the Comptroller's office
ranked the district as a highly effective appraisal operation. The International Association of
Assessing Officers recognized the district's perfonnance by awarding its coveted Distinguished
Assessment Jurisdiction Award.
I would like to continue to help HCAD meet its goals of providing defensible values and outstanding
service to both the taxing units and taxpayers of Harris County. To this end, I respectfully solicit
your support for re-election to another two-year tenn on the appraisal district board.
Later this month, the chief appraiser will send you infonnation regarding the selection process for
appraisal district board members. The representative of the cities other than the City of Houston is
appointed by a majorlty vote of the city councils involved. Each city has the right to nominate a
single candidate for the boud position by fonnal action between September 1 and October 14, 1995.
Then, prior to November 15, each city council will cast its vote for one of the nominees.
Thank you for this opportunity to continue to be of service. Please contact me at 941-4344 at any
time you have comments or questions.
Sincerely,
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, those cities and towns other than the city of Houston
within the Harris County Appraisal district have the right and
responsibility to elect one person to the board of directors of the
Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on
January 1, 1996, and extending through December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, this governing body desires to exercise its right to
nominate a candidate for such position on said board of directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The facts and recitations set forth in the
preamble of this resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That Mr. Bill 'ffarry. 3222 Burke Rd. 11114,
Pasaderia. " Texas, be, and he is hereby, nominated as
a candidate for that position on the board of directors of the
Harris County Appraisal District for a two-year term of office
commencing on January 1, 1996.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the governing body of the
City of La Porte be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to
deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this
resolution to the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal
District on or before October 16, 1995.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
11th day of
September , 1995.
LA PORTE
ATTEST:
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FROM:
Sue Lenes, City
TO:
Mayor and Council
SUBJECT:
Designation of Voting Delegate and
Alternate Delegate for NLC 1995
DATE:
August 30, 1995
Attached is information from National League of Cities regarding the City of La Porte voting
delegates for the National League of Cities' Annual Business meeting to be held in Phoenix,
Arizona.
This information will be placed on the Agenda for the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting on September 11, 1995, to enable Council to name the delegate and alternate delegate
from the City of La Porte.
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1301 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20004
(202) 626-3000
Fax: (202) 626-3043
Officers
President
Carolyn Long Banks
Councilwoman-at~Large. Manta. Georgia
First VICe President
Gregory S. Lashutka
Mayor, Columbus, Ohio
August 18, 1995
To:
City Clerks of Direct Member Cities
Donald J. Borut, Executive Dire~d K~
Voting and Alternate Votin!! Delegates, Annual Congress of Cities,
November 29 - December 2, 1995, Phoenix, Arizona
Second VICe President
Glenda E. Hood
Mayor, Orlando, Florida
Immediate Past President
Sharpe James
Mayor, Newark, New Jersey
MEMORANDUM
Executive DirectDr
Donald J. Borut
Prom:
Subject:
DUE OCTOBER 6. 1995
The National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting will be held Saturday, December 2,
1995 at the Congress of Cities in Phoenix, Arizona. Under the Bylaws of the National League
of Cities, each direct member city is entitled to cast from one to 20 votes, depending upon the
city's population, through its designated voting delegate at the Annual Business Meeting. The
table on the reverse side of this memorandum shows the breakdown of votes by population
categories.
To be eligible to cast the city's vote(s), each voting delegate and alternate voting delegate must
be designated by the city using the attached form which will be forwarded to NLC's Credentials
Committee. NLC's Bylaws expressly prohibit votim! by proxy. Thus, the designated voting
delegates must be present at the Annual Business Meeting to cast the city's vote or votes.
To enable us to get your credentials in order and to provide your voting delegates with proposed
National Municipal Policy amendments and proposed Resolutions prior to the Congress of Cities,
we ask that you return the IVORY copy of the completed form to NLC on or before October
6, 1995. A pre-addressed envelope is attached. Upon receipt of these names, NLC will send
each voting and alternate voting delegate a set of instructions on registration and rules governing
the conduct of the Annual Business Meeting.
To assist your state municipal league in selecting delegates to cast votes on behalf of the state
municipal league, please forward the BLUE copy of the credential form to your state league
office and keep the WHITE copy for your records. A list of the state leagues is enclosed.
If you have any questions, please contact Lesley-Ann Rennie at (202) 626-3020.
Past P/'lfS/dentB: Ferd Harrl~n, Mayor, Scotland Neck, North Carolina' Glenda E. Hood, Mayor, Orlando, Florida. Cathy Raynolds, Councilwoman-at-Large, Denver, Colorado. Directors:
Lucy T. Allen, Mayor, Louisburg, North Carolina' Karen Andarson, Mayor, Minnetonka, Minnesota. Clarence E. Anthony, Mayor, South Bay, Florida' Ann Azari, Mayor, Fort Collins,
Colorado' Lock P. Beachum, Sr., Councilman, Youngstown, Ohio' Don Bennlnghoven, Executive Director, League of California Cities' Lara Blakely, Councilmember, Monrovia, California'
Eddie L. Blankenship, City Council President, Birmingham, Alabama' John W. Butt, Councilmember, Chesapeake, Virginia' Carl Clsssen, Executive Director, Wyoming Association of
Municipalities' Larry R. Curtis, Mayor, Ames, Iowa' John Divine, Commissioner, Salina, Kansas' Alvin P. DuPont, Mayor, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Richard J. Haas, Mayor, Trotwood, Ohio.
James C. Hunt, Councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia' Steven E. Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns' Walter F. Kelly, Town Council President, Fishers,
Indiana' Ilene Lieberman, Mayor, Lauderhill, Florida. Sylvia L. Lovely, Executive Director, Kentucky League of Cities' Maryann Mshaffey, City Council President, Detroit, Michigan'
Christopher K. McKenzie, Executive Director, League of Kansas Municipalities' Thomas M. Menlno, Mayor, Boston, Massachusetts' Will D. Minter, Mayor Pro Tem, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
David W. Moore, Mayor, Beaumont, Texas' Thomas F. Morales, Jr., Councilmember, Avondale, Arizona' Kathy Morris, Mayor, San Marcos, Texas' Kathryn Nack, Mayor, Pasadena,
California' James P. Nix, Mayor, Fairhope, Alabama' Michael J. Quinn, Executive Director, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns' Carolyn Ratto, Counciimember, Turlock, California' Bill
Revell, Mayor, Dyersburg, Tennessee' Alicia M. Sanchez, Council Member, Port Huron, Michigan' Alice Schlenker, Mayor, Lake Oswego, Oregon' Winston Searles, Mayor Pro Tem, Rock
Hill, South Carolina' Joseph F. Slnklawlc, Mayor, Loves Park, Illinois' Joseph A. Sweat, Executive Director, Tennessee Municipal League' Marian B. Tasco, Councilwoman, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania' Max W. Wells, Councilmember, Dallas, Texas' Thomas L. Werth, Mayor, Rochester, Michigan' Don Zimmerman, Executive Director, Arkansas Municipal League
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES
Number of Votes - Direct Member Cities
Article IV, Section 2 of NLC's Bylaws specifies as follows the number of votes which each
member city of the National League of Cities is entitled to cast at the Annual Congress of Cities:
Under 50,000 1 vote
50,000 - 99,999 2 votes
100,000 - 199,999 4 votes
200,000 - 299,999 6 votes
300,000 - 399,999 8 votes
400,000 - 499,999 10 votes
500,000 - 599,000 12 votes
600,000 - 699,000 14 votes
700,000 - 799,000 16 votes
800,000 - 899,000 18 votes
900,000 and above 20 votes
Note: Member cities are required by the Bylaws to cast unanimous votes.
PHOENIX. ARIZONA
995 CONGRESS OF CITIES
Committee
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PLEASE DO NOT FILL IN SHADED AREA, THIS IS FOR NLC OFFICE USE ONLY
Please type or print your city name in the space provided
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Please sign the IVORY form and return to Chairman, Credentials Committee; send the BLUE
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Title:
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Council
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Jack Maxwell
NAME
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Agenda Date Requested: St(Ptemb~~1. 1995
Requested By: Cynthia Alexande;D1>;partment: Finance
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Memo from Susan Kelley
2. Bid Tabulation
3. Bidders' List
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0640 were opened on August 28, 1995. Ten (10) bid requests were
mailed with ten (10) returning bids for new Forms Burster with Check Signer.
Automated Business Systems was low bid ($6,513.00) for the overall package.
The primary use of this equipment is the annual processing of 115,000 utility bills and 24,000
checks.
Funds ($6,650.00) are available to cover the costs required to puchase the entire package at this
time.
Action Required by Council:
A ward bid for Forms Burster with Check Signer to Automated Business Systems, subject to
specifications.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund XX Water/Wastewater
_ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 002-808-808-811 Funds Available: .x.. YES NO
Approved for City Council Aeenda
G?~T. ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 1, 1995
TO:
CYNTHIA ALEX~ER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENT
FROM:
SUBJ:
SEALED BID #0640 - FORMS BURSTER W/CHECK SIGNER
Advertised, sealed bids #0640 - Forms Burster with Check Signer
were opened and read on August 28, 1995. Bid requests were mailed
to ten (10) vendors with ten (10) returning bids.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Automated Business
Systems in the amount of $6,513.00.
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
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1) FORMS BURSTER 1
$4,861.48
$5,395.00
$3,274.00 $6,360.00 $6,872.00
2) CHECK SIGNER 1
$937.52
$1,250.00
$2,786.00 INCLUDED INCLUDED
3) MAINT AGREEMENT (1 VA) 1
$739.00
$350.00
$992.85 $600.00 $740.00
TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE
$25.00
$325.00
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL
$6,513.00
$6,670.00
$6,952.85
$6,960.00
$7,612.00
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1) FORMS BURSTER 1
$7,648.00
$6,705.75
$6,995.00
$6,705.75 $20,449.60
2) CHECK SIGNER 1
INCLUDED
$1,270.75
$1,795.00
$2,975.00 INCLUDED
3) MAINT AGREEMENT (1 YR) 1
$648.00
$715.50
$855.00
$1,019.70 $2,745.00
TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE
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$750.00 INCLUDED $2,044.96
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$8,296.00
$8,692.00
$8,895.00 $10,700.45 $21,149.64
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SEALED BID # 0640 - FORMS BURSTER W/CHECK SIGNER
AAA PAYMASTER
4660 BEECHNUT, SUITE 209
HOUSTON, TX 77096
A-1 BUSINESS SYSTEMS
2525 LAUREL
BEAUMONT, TX 77702
AUTOMATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS
1426 ANTOINE
HOUSTON, TX 77055-5126
CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP.
10400 WESTOFFICE DR., SUITE 109
HOUSTON, TX 77042
DONNELLY HAMCO AUTOMATION
1050 HERCULES
HOUSTON, TX 77058
FRIDEN
5600 N. W. CENTRAL DR., SUITE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77092
LADYMON COMPANY
1513 CORINTH
DALLAS, TX 75215
LANE BANK EQUIPMENT
6202 WEST 34th STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77091
MARK OF DISTINCTION
7135 W. TIDWELL, SUITE M104
HOUSTON, TX 77092-2033
PITNEY BOWES, INC.
4200 WESTHEIMER, SUITE 101
HOUSTON, TX 77027-4413
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 996
LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996
BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES:
AUGUST 13, 1995
AUGUST 20, 1995
~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~
Agenda Date Requested: September 11. 1995
Requested By: steve Gillett~ Department:
XXX Report Resolution
Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0658 - Smoke Bombs
Public Works
Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids # 0658 for the annual supply of smoke bombs for use
in the Inflow/Infiltration Program were opened and read on August 28, 1995.
Bid requests were mailed to five (5) vendors with three (3) returning bids.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Naylor Supply in the amount
of thirty-six dollars and forty-nine cents ($36.49) per box of twelve.
Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of this contract would be
$14,596.00. This represents an increase of 7% over last year's price.
Staff recommends award of the contract for the supply of smoke bombs to
Naylor Supply, low bidder meeting specifications. Adequate funds for this
purchase are budgeted in the Inflow/Infiltration Program budget.
Action Required by Council: Award contract for annual supply of smoke
bombs to Naylor Supply, low bidder meeting specifications.
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Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other Inflow/Infiltration Fund
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 018-669-710-760
Funds Available: -1QLYES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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TOTAL $1 4,596.00 $1 8,452.00 $24,000.00
BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0658 - SMOKE BOMBS
GOLDEN TRIANGLE
P.O. BOX 20137
BEAUMONT, TX 77720
ICM OF HOUSTON
5914-G WEST 34TH STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77092
NAYLOR SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 4919
PASADENA, TX 77502
SOUTHWESTERN UNDERGROUND
P.O. BOX 24570
HOUSTON, TX 77229
SUPERIOR SIGNAL CO.
P. O. BOX 96
SPOTSWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08884
BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES:
AUGUST 13, 1995
AUGUST 20, 1995
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 996
LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996