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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 20, 1996
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 Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke
Members of Council Absent: None
Members of City Staff and Cit~Employees Present: City Manager Robert T. Herrera, City Attorney Knox
Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director of Planning Guy
Rankin, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Fire Chief Joe Sease,
Assistant Fire Chiefs Champ Dunham and Jim Crate, EMS Chief Chris Osten, Fire Inspector Teri Crate,
Assistant Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, Recreation Superintendent Russell Capps, Secretary to City
Manager Carol Buttler, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley
Other City Employees: Representing the Fire Department, District Fire Chief Ray Russell, Fireman Bob
Crager, Secretary Kay Fox; Representing the EMS Department, Paramedic Supervisor Roy Nolen,
Paramedics Lisa Camp, Patrick Holman, Ralph Cleaver, and Bryan Dean; representing the Police
Department Officer Donna Cook
Others Present: Representatives of American Legion Post 428, La Porte, Texas, Post Commander Buford
Leonard, and Post Adjutant Bill White, and several La Porte citizens
2. INVOCATION BY REV. BEATRICE CHUM -CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
The invocation was delivered by Rev. Beatrice Chun pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, La Porte, Texas.
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING MAY 6,1996
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve the minutes of May 6 as presented. Second by
Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
4. PRESENTATION:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 428, LA PORTE -COMMANDER BUFORD LEONARD
PRESENTATION TO POLICE OFFICER, FIRE FIGHTER, AND PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
American Legion Post 428 Past Commander Bill White announced the winner of the award for Paramedic
of the Year, Lisa Camp. Presenting the plaque and medal were Post Commander Buford Leonard and
President of the Fire Fighters Association Teri Crate. The award for Police Officer of the year was
presented to Officer Donna Cook by Commander Buford Leonard and Chief Powell. The award for Fire
Fighter of the Year was presented to Fire Chief Joe Sease.
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Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 20, 1996, Page 2
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
B. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Mayor Malone proclaimed the week of May 20 through 24, 1996 as National Public Works Week.
Accepting the proclamation was Director of Public Works Steve Gillett. Mayor Malone proclaimed the
week of May 19 through 25 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Accepting the proclamation were EMS
Chief Chris Osten, Paramedic Supervisor Ray Nolen, Paramedics Lisa Camp, Patrick Holman, Ralph
cleaver, and Bryan Dean.
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMiJNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS
WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
There were no requests to speak before Council.
7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 93-1890, BY REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF 11~1IMUM FINES FOR
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR THE CTTY OF LA PORTE MUNICH'AL COURT; AUTHORIZING
THE PRINTING OF SUCH SCHEDULE ON THE VIOLATOR'S COPY OF THE TRAFFIC
CTTATION (Ord. 96-1890-A) - R.T. HERRERA
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request to authorize
updating the minimum fine schedule for the City of La Porte to coincide with minimum fines authorized
by revised state law. Mr. Herrera stated, "Staff is recommending the adoption of Ordinance 97-1890-A
as prepared by Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong who is also our prosecutor".
Council discussed the ordinance and made suggestions for some verbiage changes for word clarification
to enable a better understand by the offender and general public. Police Chief Bobby Powell clarified the
meaning of the abbreviations. Mr. Herrera stated, "Mayor the suggestions being offered are ones we can
overcome with assistance of the City Attorney, and we have no objections to the changes".
Motion was made by Councilnerson Clarke to approve Ordinance 96-1890-A with verbiage clarification
changes. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carved, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE 93-1743-A AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ANINTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
HARRIS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SURVEILLANCE
PROGRAM SERVICES (Ord. 96-1743-B) - G. Rankin
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Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 20, 1996, Page 3
Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request. Mr. Rankin
reviewed the copy of the biannual report from Hams County Health Department which gives a brief
inspection history of the food establishments in the City of La Porte. Councilperson Clarke suggested staff
continue to send these biannual reports to our Health Authority Doctors, P. J. Mock, Jr., and Abdul R.
Moosa, whom Council recently reappointed.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-1743-B - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTS AND HARRIS COUNTY,
FOR HARRIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SURVEILLANCE SERVICES TO
THE CITY OF LA PORTS; 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 Sutherland to approve Ordinance 96-1743-A as read by the City
Attorney. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 1 nay.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: Councilperson McLaughlin
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CTTY OF LA PORTS AND THE SAN JACINTO BRANCH OF
THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, FOR
MANAGEMENT OF BROOKGLEN PARK POOL FOR THE 1996 SEASON (96-210 - S. Barr
Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Ban reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request
to approve an ordinance confirming an agreement between the San Jacinto Branch of the Greater Houston
Area Y.M.C.A. for management of the City of La Porte Brookglen Park for the 1996 swim season. City
Manager Robert T. Herrera discussed the clarification standards of operations between Ellis and Associates
and the American Red Cross Rules for lifeguards requirements at swimming pools. Mr. Herrera
introduced the newly hired Recreation Superintendent Russell Capps who also clarified Ellis and Associates
standards for lifeguards.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2105 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, RATIFYING AND
CONFIRMING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTS AND THE SAN JACINTO
BRANCH OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS BROOKGLEN PARK POOL FOR THE 1996
SEASON; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $7,524.00; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bYCouncilperson Cooper to approve Ordinance 96-2105 as read by the City Attorney.
Second by Councilperson Maxwell. The motion tamed, 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstain.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Porter
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La Porte City Council
May 20, 1996, Page 4
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, OF A MEMBER OF THE CIVII, SERVICE
COMMISSION (Ord. 96-2106) - R. T. Herrera
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported to Council the term of Mr. Lindsay Pfeiffer is expiring on May
30th. Mr. Herrera said he had visited with Mr. Pfeiffer, and Mr. Pfeiffer indicated a willingness to
continue to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Herrera asked Council to confirm his appointment
of Mr. Lindsay R. Pfeiffer to serve another term.
City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2106 - AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
BY THE CITY MANAGER, OF A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, FOR A TERM
EXPIRING MAY 30, 1999; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to approve Ordinance 96-2106 as read by the City Attornev.
Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carved, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (Ord. 96-2107) -
Mayor Malone
Mayor Malone stated that Item 11 will be taken to executive session for discussion.
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF AN EMS PATIENT
TRANSPORT POLICY - J. Sease
Chief Joe Sease reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request to approve the proposed
transport policy. Mr. Herrera clarified the policy for which staff is seeking Council approval.
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to approve the EMS Patient Transport Policy, Second by
Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 1 nay.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: Councilperson Thrower
13. CONSENT AGENDA -ANY TTEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCII.PERSON FOR
DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS TO ARROW
INDUSTRIES - S. Gillett
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La Porte City Council
May 20, 1996, Page 5
B. CONSIDER DECLARING SCOURGE®A SOLE SOURCE MOSQUITO CHEMICAL AND
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE MATERIAL AS A MOSQUITO CONTROL
AGENT - S. Gillett
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to approve the consent agenda as presented Second by
Councilperson Clarke. The motion carved, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported to Council that he will be participating on a retreat with the La
Porte Area Water Authority on May 23rd. and will be out of the office on that date. Mr. Herrera reported
that a copy of the agenda for the retreat has been distributed to Council for their review. Mr. Herrera
reported that Recreation Superintendent Russell Capps came to the City of La Porte from the City of Alvin,
Texas, and is a graduate of Baylor University.
Mr. Herrera reported the City held the employee family picnic at the Wave Pool this past Saturday, May
18th, and everyone had a very good time. Mr. Herrera thanked the Council members who attended for
their participation and commended staff for their hard work and planning in making the day a success.
15. COUNCII, ACTION
Councilpersons Sutherland, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke, and Mayor Malone brought items
to Council's attention. Mayor Malone announced a clean up day will be held at Posey's TV Service, 108
South Broadway on Saturday, June 1, 1996, and any assistance will be appreciated.
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,
DELIBERATIONREGARDING PROSPECTTVEGIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS,
CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR
EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN
INVESTIGATION)
A. SECTION 551.074 - (PERSONNEL)
MEET WITH CTTY COUNCIL REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Council retired into executive session at 6:50 P.M. to discuss A) Section 551.074 - (Personnel), meet with
City Council regarding Item 11, regarding appointment of various Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Council returaed to the table at 7:37 with no action taken.
Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 20, 1996, Page 6
17. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Mayor Malone asked Council if they would like to vote on any appointments to the Boards, Commissions
and Committees at this time, or if they wished to table any action until the next Council meeting.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to table Item 11 the anoointment of_ members to vari
Boards Commissions and Committees until the next regular scheduled City Council meeting
Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Malone
Nays: None
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
Passed and Approved this the 10th
day of June, 1996
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No L. Malone, Mayor
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PRESENTATION
AMERICAN LEGION POST 428 - LA PORTS
COMMANDER BUFORD LEONARD WILL PRESENT AWARDS:
POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
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®~~rp~~ ~ Public works services provided in our community are an
integral part of our citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and igformed citizenry is vital to
the e,~cient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets, and
solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and con}fort of this community greatly depends
on these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their
planning, design and construction, is vitalty dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
officials; and
WHEREAS, the e,~ciency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who std'
public works departments is materially influenced by the people s attitude and understanding of
the importance of the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the
City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim May 20 through 24, 1996, as
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
in the City of La Porte, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves
with the problems involved in providing e„~icient public works services and to recognize the
contributions which public works o,~cials make every day to our health, st{fety and corr{fon.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the Ciry to be affcred hereto, this the 20th day of May, 1996.
CITY OF LA PORTE
•man .Malone, ayor
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®l~Pretts ~ Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service and
access to quality emergency care which dramatically improves
the survival rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams consist of emergency
physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, educators, administrators, and
others; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide
lifesaving care to those in need twenty four hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams engage in thousands
of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills and the people of
La Porte, Texas, benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention and appropriate use of the EMS system will help reduce
national health care costs; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers 6y designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City of
La Porte, in recognition of this event, do hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25, 1996, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
in the City of La Porte, and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City to be a,~'ixed hereto, this the 20th day of May, 1996.
CITY OF LA PORTE
or an L. Malone, Mayor
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REO~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~M
Agenda Date Requested: May 20, 1996
Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department: Administration
Report Resolution X Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance No. 96-
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong initiated Ordinance No. 96- to amend
Ordinance No. 93-1890 by updating the minimum schedule of fines to coincide with those currently
charged by Municipal Court. Changes in state law provide the basis for the revised fine schedule.
Ordinance No. 96- also contains a provision authorizing the Municipal Court Clerk to accept payment
of a minimum fine from any defendant who pleas guilty or no contest, without requiring a court
appearance.
The attached ordinance includes the revised minimum fine schedule.
Action Required by Council:
Approve Ordinance No. 96- authorizing updated minimum fine schedule for City of La Porte to
coincide with minimum fines authorized by revised state law.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund..- Water/Wastewater
_ Capital Improvement- General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: Funds Available: _ YES _ NO
Approved for City Council A eg nda
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 96-1890-A
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-1890, BY REVISING THE
SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTS MUNICIPAL COURT; AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF SUCH SCHEDULE OF
MINIMUM FINES ON THE REVERSE OF THE VIOLATOR'S COPY OF TRAFFIC
CITATIONS; 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 PORTS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
amends Ordinance No. 93-1890, repealing the minimum fines contained
in said Ordinance, and replacing said minimum fines with the
following minimum fines for City of La Porte Municipal Court
traffic violations and offenses, city ordinance violations and
offenses, and state law violations and offenses:
ADD APPLICABLE STATE COURT TAX FOR EACH OFFENSE
ALTERED DEALERS TAG ................................ $127,00
DRIVE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADWAY
WITHOUT CERTIFICATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT OF
WAY CROSSING STREET ........................... 200.00
BARKING DOG ......................................... 200.00
BIRD SANCTUARY CITY ORDINANCE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
CHILD IN OPEN BED OF TRUCK,,,.,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,
...... 62.00
EXCESSIVE ALARMS CITY ORDINANCE N0. 1704.......,..,, 200.00
NO CITY DOG TAGS., ....... ....................... 60.00
GUN ORDINANCE (CITY) N0. 13-3 N0. 524,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
CITY ORDINANCE - JUNK VEHICLE N0. 1387-A............ 200.00
LOUD, UNNECESSARY, DISTURBING NOISE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
ARTICLE 13 SECT. 13-6 CODE OF ORDINANCES (NOISE),,,. 200.00
STANDING, STAGNANT WATER ...... ..................... 200.00
SOLICITING WITHOUT PERMIT N0. 17-5 .................. 200.00
WEEDS, BRUSH, RUBBISH ................... ........... 200.00
CITY ORDINANCE WRECKER VIOLATION N0. 1035,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
CONSUMING AFTER HOURS ............................... 200.00
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON PREMISES .................. 200.00
CUT CORNER........ ................................ . 62.00
GUN ORDINANCE (CITY) AIRGUN, BB GUN, ETC..,..,,,,,,, 200.00
CHANGE LANE WITHOUT SIGNAL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ................................... 500.00
CARRY PASSENGER WITHOUT HEADGEAR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , 62.00
VIOLATION OF CURFEW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WHILE DRIVING ................ 100.00
POSSESSION OF FIREWORKS IN CITY LIMITS .............. 200.00
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A) OPEN SEWER B) REQUIRED CONNECTION ................ 200.00
VIOLATE CITY ORDINANCE N0. 1355 (CODE ENFORCEMENT).. 200.00
PERMIT FIRE HAZARD TO EXIST, ....................
... 200.00
VIOLATE CITY ORDINANCE N0. 1501 ............. UP TO 1, 000.00
HARRIS COUNTY HEALTH INSP. ORDINANCES ............... 200.00
BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS........... ............... 200.00
PLUMBING CODE CITY ORDINANCE N0. 1787,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
FOOD & HEALTH PERMIT VIOLATION ...................... 200.00
UNSIGHTLY OR UNSANITARY MATTER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
OUTSIDE STORAGE OF BEDDING, FURNITURE & APPLIANCES., 200.00
C811 VIOLATE ORDINANCE N0. 811 SECTION 1...,....,.,. 200.00
ELECTRIC FENCE ...................................... 200.00
DISPLAY ALTERED DRIVERS LICENSE ..................... 130.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT.,..,... ........................ 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - ABUSE/THREATEN ................. 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - DISCHARGE GUN 42.01...,........ 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - FIGHTING ....................... 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - INDECENT EXPOSURE .............. 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - OFFENSIVE GESTURE .............. 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - VULGAR LANGUAGE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 300.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - WINDOW PEEPING ................. 300.00
DRIVE TO OR FROM CONTROLLED ACCESS ROADWAY
WHERE PROHIBITED 6701D-SEC-63/64 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , 62.00
DRIVE ACROSS HIGHWAY BARRIER ........................ . 62.00
NO CLASS A LICENSE .................................. . 80.00
NO CLASS B LICENSE .................................. . 80.00
NO CLASS C DRIVERS LICENSE .......................... . 80.00
NO MOTORCYCLE LICENSE ............................... . 80.00
MORE THAN 1 VALID DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION,.... . 80.00
DRIVE WRONG SIDE 4 OR MORE LANES .................... . 62.00
DRIVE OVER FIRE HOSE ................................ . 62.00
DOG AT LARGE ................. ..................
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DOG, FEMALE IN ESTRUS SECTION
5-31 .................. . 60.00
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY .. .......................... 200.00
DRIVE VEHICLE ON SIDEWALK. ...................... 62.00
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DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL CLASSES/ACTIVITIES ............. 200.00
DISOBEY POLICE OFFICER (TRAFFIC) .................... . 62.00
DISREGARD RAILROAD CROSSING ......................... . 62.00
DISREGARD TRAFFIC SIGN ..... ........... ............ 62.00
DUMPING/CITY ORDINANCE N0. 744 SECTION 4....,....,.. 200.00
DRIVE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS WHEN REQUIRED .............. . 62.00
DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE OF STREET ....................... . 62.00
DRIVE WRONG WAY ON DIVIDED HIGHWAY .................. . 62.00
EXPIRED DRIVERS LICENSE ............................. . 80.00
EXPIRED DEALERS TAG ................................. . 60.00
EXPIRED REGISTRATION ................................ . 60.00
EXPIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKER,,,,,,,,,,,, , 60.00
EXPIRED TRAILER REGISTRATION (LICErCSE PLATE).,..,,.. . 60.00
EXPIRED BUYER'S TAG ........... ..................... . 60.00
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT ...... .......................... . 62.00
DEFECTIVE SAFETY GLAZE MATERIAL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , 62.00
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DEFECTIVE BRAKES ..................................... 62.00
NO BRAKE LIGHTS ...................................... 62.00
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT EXHAUST SYSTEM,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS ................................. 62.00
DEFECTIVE MUFFLER (LOUD) ............................. 62.00
NO LIGHT ON REAR LICENSE PLATE ....................... 62.00
DEFECTIVE MUFFLER (SMOKE) ............................ 62.00
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT - NO MUD FLAP .................... 62.00
DEFECTIVE TIRES .. ................................... 62.00
DEFECTIVE TAIL LIGHTS ................................ 62.00
DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNALS ............................... 62.00
NO AIR-PRESSURE WARNING DEVICE ON BRAKES ............. 62.00
EXHIBITION OF ACCELERATION/CONTEST OF SPEED
RACING ......................................... 62.00
FIRE CODE MAINT. OF FIRE PROTECTIVE OR
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ART.3 DIV.S SECT 3.12 .,,, 2 00.00
FICTITIOUS REGISTRATION ............................. 1 30.00
FICTITIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION ................. 1 30.00
FIRE CODE OPEN BURNING ART.3 DIV.9 SECT 3.29,,,,,,,, 2 00.00
FAILURE TO APPEAR (NON TRAFFIC) ..................... 1 00.00
STRIKING UNATTENDED VEHICLE .......................... 62.00
FAIL TO DISPLAY DRIVERS LICENSE ...................... 80.00
FAIL TO DIM HEADLIGHTS-ONCOMING ...................... 62.00
FAIL TO DRIVE IN SINGLE LANE ......................... 62.00
NO SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM ........................ 62.00
FAIL TO IDENTIFY AS WITNESS ......................... 200.00
FAIL TO IDENTIFY (DRIVERS LICENSE),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
NO FLAG ON CHAIN TOWING VEHICLE ...................... 62.00
FAIL TO OBEY POLICE - TRAFFIC ....................... 500.00
FAIL TO PROPERLY OPERATE VEHICLE SHOULDER
SECTION 6701D 54A .............................. 62.00
FAIL TO PASS SAFELY .................................. 62.00
FAIL TO REPORT CHANGE OF ADDRESS ..................... 60.00
FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION ................. 62.00
FAIL TO SIGNAL INTENT - DISTANCE ..................... 62.00
FAIL TO STOP AND RENDER AID .......................... 62.00
FOLLOWING T00 CLOSELY ................................ 62.00
FAIL TO CONTROL SPEED - ACCIDENT ..................... 62.00
FAIL TO STOP AT DESIGNATED POINT ..................... 62.00
FAIL TO WEAR SAFETY BELT ............................. 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY AT
CONTROLLED INTERSECTION/ACCIDENT ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO DRIVEWAY OR ALLEY,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY UNCONTROLLED
INTERSECTION/ACCIDENT .......................... 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY EMERGENCY
VEHICLE-LANE USAGE ............................. 60.00
PEDESTRIAN FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
TO A VEHICLE ................................... 62.00
VEHICLE FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
TO A PEDESTRIAN ................................ 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN .............. 62.00
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FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY STOP SIGN,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY STOP SIGN
(STOPPED THEN PROCEEDED) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY YIELD SIGN
(PULLED OUT IN FRONT) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY CONTROLLED
INTERSECTION/NON-ACCIDENT ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY FROM
DRIVEWAY OR ALLEY .............................. 62.00
GAMING - PLAY AND BET FOR MONEY AT A GAME.....,..... 200.00
NO GAME ROOM PERMIT ................................. 200.00
STOOD IN ROADWAY TO SOLICIT RIDE - HITCH HIKING,,,., 200.00
HEADLIGHTS OVER LEGAL LIMIT .........................
~ 62.00
VIOLATION OF HEALTH & SAFETY CODE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 500.00
IMPROPER BACKING/BACK WITHOUT SAFETY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
IMPROPER EQUIPMENT-WRONG COLOR LICENSE PLATE LF1~IP,,,, 62.00
IMPROPER LEFT TURN .................................. 62.00
FAIL TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 170.00
IMPROPER PASSING - PASS WITHIN 100' OF INTERSECTION
6701D, SECT .56 & 57 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
IMPROPER RIGHT TURN - T00 WIDE ....................... 62.00
IMPEDING TRAFFIC .... .........:.....................
• 62.00
KNOCKING ROAD BARRICADE DOWN - WITH HANDS........... 100.00
LIVESTOCK AT LARGE ................................... 60.00
LITTERING. ....................................... 62.00
LEFT TURN MUST TURN LEFT ............................. 62.00
LOITERING ........................................... 200.00
MINOR DRIVING MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT ANY HEADGEAR
6701C-3 SECT, 2 ................................ 62.00
MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 300.00
MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL SECOND OFFENSE,,,,,,, 500.00
MISREPRESENTATION OF AGE BY A MINOR ................. 200.00
NO DRIVERS LICENSE ................................... 80.00
NO FRONT LICENSE PLATE, .. ......................... 60.00
NO LICENSE PLATE ON VEHICLE .......................... 60.00
NO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 60.00
NO REGISTRATION ...................................... 60.00
NO TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE ............................ 80.00
NO TRAILER LICENSE PLATE ...... .. ................... 60.00
OVERLENGTH, OVERWIDTH, & OVERHEIGHTH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 60,00
OVERWEIGHT / CITY ORDINANCE N0. 1219,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 60.00
OPERATE MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT HELMET (ADULT) 6701C-3,,,, 60.00
OPEN CONTAINERS ACT - WHILE DRIVING ................. 200.00
PURCHASE ALCOHOL FOR A MINOR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 500.00
PUBLIC INTOXICATION ................................. 200.00
PASSING IN NO PASSING ZONE .......................... . 62.00
PASSENGER INTERFERED WITH DRIVER .................... . 62.00
PARK WITHIN 20' OF TRASH DUMPSTER ................... . 62.00
PARK OVER 18" FROM CURB ............................. . 62.00
PARK IN A NO PARKING ZONE ........................... . 62.00
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PARK TRAILER, SEMI TRAILER, OR POLE TRAILER
IN EXCESS OF FOUR HOURS ........................ 62.00
PARK ON ROADWAY ............... ...................... 62.00
PARK WITHIN 15' OF FIRE HYDRANT ...................... 62.00
PARK IN A FIRE ZONE .................................. 62.00
PARK IN HANDICAPPED ZONE ............................. 62.00
PASS ON RIGHT ........................................ 62.00
PARK, STAND, LOAD OR UNLOAD IN FIRE ZONE,,,,,,,..,,, 200.00
WRECKER PERMIT VIOLATION ............................ 200.00
PERMIT UNLICENSED PERSON TO DRIVE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 80.00
2 YEAR OLD CHILD RESTRAINT SAFETY LAW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
4 YEAR OLD CHILD RESTRAINT SAFETY LAW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 62.00
DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTRICTION ......................... 80.00
INTERFERENCE WITH RAIL ROAD PROPERTY SECT, 28.07,,,, 200.00
NO RABIES TAG ........................................ 60.00
RECKLESS DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION ...................... 200.00
RECKLESS DRIVING ..................................... 62.00
RAN FLASHING RED LIGHT ............................... 62.00
RAN RED LIGHT ........................................ 62.00
RAN STOP SIGN ........................................ 62.00
RIGHT TURN - LEFT LANE ............................... 62.00
RIGHT TURN - WRONG LANE .............................
• 62.00
SIMPLE ASSAULT ...................................... 500.00
SIMPLE ASSAULT - POLICE OFFICER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 500.00
SIMPLE ASSAULT (THREATS). ......................... 500.00
STANDING SEWAGE ON GROUND/ABOVE GROUND,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 200.00
SPEEDING/NON SCHOOL ZONE - FIRST 10 MILES OVER
POSTED SPEED LIMIT (FINES INCREASE $4.00/MILE
IN EXCESS OF FIRST 10) ......................... 40.00
SPEEDING/SCHOOL ZONE ................................. 60.00
IMPROPER TURN - T00 WIDE ............................. 62.00
U-TURN WHEN PROHIBITED ............................. 60.00
THEFT .............................................. 500.00
T00 MANY PASSENGERS. ............................... 62.00
TRUCK OFF TRUCK ROUTE ............................... 60.00
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UNATTENDED CHILD IN VEHICLE ......................... 500.00
UNSECURED LOAD ....................................... 60.00
EQUIPPED WITH UNAUTHORIZED SIREN, WHISTLE OR BELL,,,, 60.00
UNCLEAN LICENSE PLATE ................................ 60.00
UNSAFE SPEED ......................................... 62.00
UNSAFE LANE CHANGE .................................. . 62.00
UNSAFE PASSING .............................. ...... . 62.00
UNSAFE START - PARKED POSITION,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , 62.00
WARRANT FEE ......................................... . 35.00
WRONG LICENSE PLATE ................................. . 80.00
WRONG WAY ON ONE WAY STREET ......................... 62.00
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PERMIT FIRE HAZARD TO EXIST ......................... 200.00
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Section 2. The Clerk of the City of La Porte Municipal Court
is hereby authorized to have said schedule of minimum fines for
traffic violations printed on the reverse side of the violator's
copy of traffic citations, and to furnish same to the City of La
Porte Police Department for its use.
Section 3. The Clerk of the City of La Porte Municipal Court
is hereby authorized to accept, upon a written plea of guilty or
upon a written plea of polo contendere, the amount shown opposite
each of the above described offenses, as a minimum fine therefor,
without the necessity of the violator appearing in Court.
Section 4. All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
Section 5. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-1890-A PAGE ~
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 20th day of May, 1996.
CITX OF LA PORTE
~dorman 'L . 1 e,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: Mav 20. 1996
Requested By: Guy Rankin~`~ Depaztment: Planning
Report Resolution X Ordinance
Exbibits:
1) Proposed Ordinance #96 1743-B
2) Inter-Local Agreement with Harris County
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Harris County Health Depaztment has been doing all food and health inspections of food
handling facilities within the corporate limits of La Porte for many years. In May, 1991, the
City and the County entered into anInter-Local Agreement which benefits both pazties. The
current Agreement will expire on May 31, 1996.
A renewal of the Agreement will reaffirm a practice whereby trained Harris County Health
Inspectors visit restaurants and other public food handling establishments to ensure compliance
with State Law on food handling and management. The term of this Agreement is for five (5)
years, commencing on June 1, 1996 and ending on May 31, 2001.
There aze no proposed changes in the Inter-Local Agreement and the Agreement has worked
well for both the County and the City. Approval of the Inter-Local Agreement does not involve
the use of any City Funds.
A~,ction Required by Council:
Approve the Inter-Local Agreement and Ordinance #96 1743-B
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Shazing
Account Number: N/A Funds Available: Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda:
~l~^~` T~ ~1~en~~w S 1 ~ 5~ ~1(O
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 96-1743-B
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AIITHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HARRIS COUNTY, FOR HARRIS COIINTY
TO PROVIDE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SIIRVEILLANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
LA PORTE; HARING VARIOIIS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SIIBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such document
and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The
City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such
signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, 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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ORDINANCE NO. 96-1743-B
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 20th day of May, 1996.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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BY ~ % ~ '' ~ ~ G ~I,
`N rman alo e,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
APPROVED: ~
~~ C~
Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This Agreement, made and entered into by and between HARRIS COUNTY, a body
corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
"County"), and the CITY OF LAPORTE, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of
Texas and situated in Harris County, Texas, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "City").
WITNESSETIi
WHEREAS, the County provides Food Establishment Surveillance Program Services for
itself and other public entities; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of obtaining Food Establishment Surveillance Program
Services for the protection of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City desire to make and enter into an Agreement whereby
the County will make available to the City the County's Food Establishment Surveillance Program
Services for the public health protection of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City are authorized to enter into an agreement for the
provision of such services pursuant to and under the provisions of Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §791.001
et seq (Vernon 1994), also known as "The Interlocal Cooperation Act";
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That in consideration
of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to both parties, it is agreed as follows:
I.
'Che County will make available to the City its Food Establishment Surveillance Program
Services through the Harris County Health Department.
II.
The County, acting through the Harris County Health Department and pursuant to its Food
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Establishment Surveillance Program, will provide said services to all food establishments located
within the corporate limits of the City during the term of this Agreement. Said services may
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The establishment of a Food Establishment Surveillance Program;
2. The certification of establishments for the issuance of health permits;
3. Notification to the City of violations of the City's health ordinances;
4. Documentation, in semi-annual reports, of the Food Establishment
Surveillance Program activities within the City ;and
5. The approval of food establishment managers training programs and
certification of said managers where required by ordinance.
III.
The City agrees to maintain, during the period of this Agreement, ordinances which
effectuate the following requirements:
1. Adopt the current Texas Board of Health "Rules of Food Services
Sanitation" and the "Rules of Retail Food Store Sanitation";
2. Adopt the "Rules of Food Service Sanitation for Harris County,
Texas" promulgated by the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas;
3. Designate the Director of the Hams County Health Department as
Health Authority for the purposes of this Agreement;
4. Require all food establishments within the City's corporate limits to
maintain a valid health permit; and,
5. Require food establishments to have certified managers if the City so
desires.
IV.
It is expressly understood and agreed that as and for compensation for those services
provided by the County to the City, the Harris County Health Department shall collect and retain
any application fees received from applicants for those health permits which are issued pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.
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V.
The County shall be responsible for the enforcement of the City's food permit ordinance
and all amendments to such ordinance.
VI.
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years, commencing on June 1,
1996, and ending on May 31, 2001. Notwithstanding this provision, either the County or the City
may terminate this Agreement upon giving the other party hereto thirty (30) days prior written
notice of the intent to terminate the Agreement.
VII.
The County is an independent contractor under the terms of this Agreement and is not an
officer, agent, servant, or employee of City.
VIII.
No amendment or modification of the Agreement shall be valid or binding unless in writing,
and executed by both the County and the City.
IX.
All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be mailed by certified mail,
return receipt requested, or delivered to the parties at the following addresses:
FOR THE COUNTY: Commissioners Court of Harris County
Harris County Administration Building
1001 Preston, 9th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Attention: Clerk of Commissioners Court
FOR 'THE CITY: City of LaPorte City Council
P.O. Box 1115/640 West Fairmont Parkway
LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115
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The aforesaid addresses may changed upon giving prior written notice of said change as provided
herein. For purposes of notice under this Agreement, a copy of any notice or communication
hereunder shall also be forwarded to the following address:
Hams County Health Department
2223 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027
Attention: Chief, Consumer Health Section
X.
This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the rights
herein granted and the obligations herein assumed.
IN TESTIMONY OF WHICH, this Agreement has been executed in multiple originals,
each to have the same force and effect, as follows: /~
A. It has been executed on behalf of Harris Coun on the " i ~ da of ~~'t'~
ty Y
, 1996, by the County Judge of Harris County, Texas, pursuant to an
order of the Commissioners Court of Hams County, Texas, authorizing such execution;
and
B. It has been executed on behalf of the City of LaPorte, Texas, on the day of _
, 1996, by its Mayor, pursuant to that procedure which
authorizes such execution.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MIKE DRISCOLL
County Attorney
By:
ERTA A. LLOYD
Assistant County Attorney
HARRIS COUNTY
By:
ROBERT ECKELS
County Judge
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ATTEST:
By:
SUE LENES
City Secretary
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CITY OF LAPORTE
By: ~
ORMAN MALO E
Mayor
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
On this the "G ~ay of
1~ the Commissioners
Court ~f Harris County, Texas, upon motion of Commissioner
seconded by Commissioner 4-per .duly put and carried,
IT IS ORDERED that County Judge Robert Eckels be, and he is hereby, authorized to
execute an Agreement between Harris County and the City of LaPorte for food establishment
surveillance services, said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as
though fully set forth herein word for word.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: May., 1996
Requested By: Stephen L Barr Department: Parks & Rerrpatinn
Report Resolution X Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 9(r An Ordinance Approving, Ratifying and Confirming
an Agreement Between the City of La Porte and the San Jacinto Branch
of the Greater Houston Area Young Men's Christian Association, for
Management of the City of La Porte Brookg/en Park Poo/ for the 1996
Season
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
As a result of the acquisition of Brookglen Park, the City of La Porte has a new swimming pool to
operate. As we did not plan to acquire a park in the southwest area of the City in this fiscal year,
there was no provision made to staff the Brookglen Park Pool in the FY1995-96 operating budget.
The City of La Porte proposes to enter into an agreement with the San Jacinto Branch of the Greater
Houston Area Y.M.C.A. to provide lifeguard services at Brookglen Park Pool for the 1996 swim
season.
Under the terms of the agreement, the San Jacinto Y.M.C.A. will provide American Red Cross
certified lifeguard staffing to accommodate the number of swimmers at the pool at a recommended
ratio of one to twenty-five (1:25) during the hours that the pool is open to the public. The hours of
operation are the same as hours for our other neighborhood pools. The Y.M.C.A. has the right to
teach swimming lessons at the pool during the 1996 swim season. The City will provide a cashier
for revenue collection; will maintain the water quality of the pool, and provide any necessary
equipment and materials for the safe operation of the pool. Cost of the agreement to the City for
lifeguard provision for the 1996 swim season at Brookglen Park Pool is Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Twenty Four Dollars (57,524.00) which will be funded from contingency, or unused personnel funds
and transferred into Parks & Recreation account #001-800-801-232. At the end of the season, staff
will evaluate the agreement to determine whether or not to continue the agreement in future years.
The Y.M.C.A. staff has provided lifeguard services at Brookglen Park Pool for the Brookglen
Community Improvement Association for the past several years and are familiar with the pool and
the community users. The Brookglen Community Homeowner's Association has indicated to staff
that they have been happy with the service performance provided by the Y.M.C.A. in the past.
Staff recommends the approval of Ordinance 96- which ratifies and confirms the agreement
between the San Jacinto Branch of the Greater Houston Area Y.M.C.A. for management of the City
of La Porte Brookglen Park Pool for the 1996 swim season.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval of Ordinance 96- which confirms the agreement between the San Jacinto
Branch of the Greater Houston Area Y.M.C.A. for management of the City of La Porte Brookglen Park
for the 1996 swim season.
Availability of Funds:
-~ General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001-800-5_ n1-~~z Funds Available: YES - NO
Approved for City Council Agenda:
Robert T. Herrera, Date
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 96- 2105
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA FORTE AND THE SAN JACINTO BRANCH OF THE
GREATER HOIISTON AREA YOIING MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE BROORGLEN PARR POOL FOR THE 1996
SEASON; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $7,524.00; HARING VARIOIIS
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SIIBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CIiY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves, ratifies and
confirms 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
$7, 524.00 from Parks and Recreation Account No. 001-800-801-232
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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ORDINANCE NO. 96-2105
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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 20th day of May, 1996.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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By:
rman L. Ma ne,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
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APPROVED:
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Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
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YMCA/COLP2 -Contract
SAN JACINTO Y.M.C.A.
CITY OF LA PORTS
POOL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
BROOKGLEN PARK POOL
This Pool Management Contract (the "Contract") is entered into by and between the San Jacinto
Y.M.C.A., whose address is 1716 Jasmine, Pasadena, Texas, 77503 (hereinafter referred to as ("the
Y.M.C.A.") and who agrees to manage as an independent contractor, and not an agent or employee,
the Brookglen Pazk Pool (hereinafter referred to as "the Pool") owned by the City of La Porte
(hereinafter refereed to as "the City") the terms set forth in this Contract.
I.
The Y.M.C.A. agrees to perform the following services and to accept the following obligation during
the term of the Contract:
The Y. M.C.A. will monitor the Pool, deck and fenced areas daily during "swimming season".
This includes: checking the PH level, chlorine level, adding chemicals (Head Guard only) as
needed and logging those readings and adjustments hourly during open swim hours; checking
the total alkalinity level and logging that reading on a weekly basis; policing grounds;
sweeping and hosing off the deck area; bagging trash and placing trash curbside on designated
days for pickup; cleaning lavatories daily.
2. The Y.M.C.A. will furnish lifeguazds during the hours of operation as stated in Appendix A.
Y.M.C.A. guazds will be at least sixteen (16) yeass of age. The Head Guazd will be at least
eighteen (18) years of age and shall be on duty during all hours that the Pool is in operation.
Guazds will hold current Y.M.C.A. or American Red Cross Lifesaving certifications and will
be certified in CPR and trained in first aid. Staffing must be based on a ratio of twenty-five
(25) swimmers per one (1) lifeguard (25:1). The Y.M.C.A. retains the right to submit
evidence to the City showing just cause of a change in the number of lifeguazds to properly
oversee the Pool . If increased staffing is required, the additional cost will be figured
according to the Cost Analysis set out in Appendix B.
3. If the Pool is closed due to weather conditions, the lifeguards will clear the Pool area and at
least one lifeguazd wilt remain on the Pool premises until normal closing hours unless
conditions warrant that it is unsafe to stay on the premises. The additional guards may leave
the premises but will be "on call" at home pending clearing weather.
4. Alcohol is not permitted on park or pool grounds at any time.
5. The Y.M.C.A. will have exclusive rights to organize and operate swimming lessons. Lessons
will be conducted by Y.M.C.A. swimming instructors, and instructions will be part of the
Y. M.C.A. progressive swimming program. Non-City residents participating in lesson
programs must have private vehicle transportation. Specifically, church, day care, and
Y.M.C.A. busses and/or vans aze not to be used to bring groups of non-City residents to the
lessons. Lessons will follow Y.M.C.A. guidelines for teacher/student ratios. Lessons will be
scheduled during the hours that the Pool is closed for public swimming. Citizens of the City
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of La Porte will have priority in enrolling for aquatic lessons and will be given a Ten Dollar
($10) reduction on fees chazged to associate members of the Y.M.C.A.
6. The Y.M.C.A. staff employed at the Brookglen Pool has a right to use the Pool for required
lap swim, which is required to retain their Red Cross certification, during any hours the Pool
is closed to the community for recreational swim; except after park closing hours. Brookglen
Pazk hours of operation aze from 7:U0 a. m. until 10:00 p. m. each day. The Y. M. C. A. shall
furnish equipment for lifeguards as it deems necessary, which shall include but not be limited
to: whistles, lanyazds, uniforms, hat or visor, sunscreen, or other items which may be required
for lifeguazd's protection or use.
7. The Y.M.C.A. and the City shall work in conjunction and be responsible for the enforcement
of the City pool rules. A copy of rules to be enforced is attached as Appendix C. The City
shall post and maintain a Pool Rules sign.
II.
The City agrees to perform the following services and to accept the following obligations during the
term of the Contract:
The City will pay the Y.M.C.A. the total sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Four
Dollazs ($7,524.00) during the four (4) month period commencing in May, 1996 and ending
in August, 1996 as outlined in Appendix B. In the event of changes in pool usage and
staffing, this amount will be adjusted accordingly by mutual agreement of both parties.
2. The City agrees to pay the total sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Four Dollars
($7,524.00) in the amounts and months indicated in the schedule below. All amounts aze due
ten (10) days from the first of each month. The late fee shall be ten percent (10%) of the
amount due that month. Billings will be submitted by the twenty-first day of the prior month.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
May $ 927.00
June $2,508.00
JWY $2,508.00
Amt g ~c $1~~4~~2
Tota/ $ 7, 52-J 00
The City will maintain the quality of the Pool water and equipment in proper operating
equipment; staff provided by the Y.M.C.A. will contact the City to resolve any water quality
or equipment problems as they arise. The City will provide the necessary pool chemicals,
equipment, and materials to operate the Pool.
4. The City will provide the necessary janitorial supplies for the sanitary operation of the
restrooms and other materials and supplies as may be necessazy for operation of the facility,
except those materials and supplies directly related to the lifeguard operations.
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5. The City agrees to provide an operational telephone at the Pool during the term of this
contract. The City agrees to provide the following safety equipment at the Pool during public
swim hours for the term of this contract; one (1) Shepherd's Crook with separate pole; one (1)
ring buoy with throw rope, one (1) backboard with 4 straps and head immobilizer; three (3)
rescue tubes; one (1) pair safety goggles; one (1) pair rubber gloves; one (1) pair of steel-toed
rubber boots; one (1) stocked first-aid kit; one (1) Material Safety Data Book; one (1)
approved fire extinguisher.
III.
The Y.M.C.A. agrees as its sole liability to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Citv of
La Porte from liability, responsibility, or losses azising out of any negligent act or omission or any
willful wrongdoing on the part of the Y.M.C.A. or any employee of the Y.M.C.A. Conducting of
swim lessons shall be a part of this indemnification.
The Y.M.C.A. specifically agrees to assume sole and tctal liability to indemnify, defend, protect and
hold hazmless the City of La Porte from liability, responsibility or losses azising from any and all
incidents, accidents, or claims that may result from Y.M.C.A. conducted, sponsored or operated
events to include but not be limited to; swim lessons, parties, and other events conducted at the
Brookglen Park Pool.
The City agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Y.M.C.A. from liability,
responsibility, or loss arising out of any negligent act or omission or any willful wrongdoing on the
part of the City or any agent or employee of the City.
All salaries to be paid as a result of this contract shall include worker's compensation, social security,
unemployment insurance and travel. The actual salaries shall be paid at the discretion of the
Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. shall famish to the City a certificate of insurance or other evidence showing
property liability insurance coverage and worker's compensation insurance coverage for its staff for
the duration of the contract.
IV.
This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the rights granted in the
contract and the obligations assumed as a part of the contract. Any representations or modifications
concerning this contract shall have no force or effect unless modified in writing, and signed by each
party to the agreement.
V.
If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this
contract shall, for any reason, not be legally or factually valid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this contract.
The contract shall be in force from May, 1996 until August, 1996. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, this
instrument has been executed in duplicate, each to have the effect of an original as follows:
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(A) It has been executed on behalf of the City on the _ day of May, 1996, by its City
Manager and attested by its City Secretary, pursuant to an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of La Porte, authorizing such execution; and
(B) It has been executed on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. on the _ day of May, 1996, by
Executive Director and attested by its Secretary, pursuant to signature of the Senior
Vice President, Y.M.C.A. of the Greater Houston Area; authorizing such execution.
CITY OF LA PORTE
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
ATTEST:
Secretary
By~~ T. 1k~ti~
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
5AN JACINTO Y. M.C.A.
By: ~, ~ „/
Jim Hau en Executive Director ~
Y. M.C.A. OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA
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Wayne Brewer, Sr. Vice President
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APPENDIX A
Brookglen Park Pool
3324 Somerton
The Brookglen Park Pool 1996 season is scheduled as follows:
The Pool will open to the public on May 23, 1996 and close on August 18, 1996.
Days and Hours of operation are as follows:
Tuesday through Sunday of each week the Pool will open at 12:00
noon and close at 6:00 p.m.
Monday (Memorial Day only) the Pool will open at 12:0() noon and
close at 6:00 p.m.
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May 9 days X 6 hours
June 26 days X 6 hours
July 26 days X 6 hours
Juty 26 days X 6 hours
Aug 12 days X 6 hours
SUBTOTAL
APPENDIX B
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
X two guards X
X two guards X
X two guards X
X rivo guards X
X two guards X
X 13 weeks X
15% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
TOTAL FEES
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$7. IS per hour $772.UU
$7.15 per hour 2,23 LOU
$7.15 per hour 2,231.UU
$7.15 per hour 2,23 t .00
$7.15 per hour 1,03U.UU
$7 15 rho ~r 2Z~4~
6,543.00
981.OU
S7,524.00
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APPENDIX C
CITY OF LA PORTE
AQUATICS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules were developed for your safety and protection. Please abide by them.
I . Animals are not allowed in the pool area.
2. 'fhe following items /situations are not allowed:
Items: Gum Situations: Diving in shallow areas
Cigarettes Profanity
Tobacco Products Hanging on lane ropes
Snorkels or tempered glass mask Horseplay
Frisbees, tennis balls, or hazd balls Public display of affection
Bicycles, skates, or skateboards Throwing in bathers or allowing them to dive from
shoulders or knees
3. Fighting is forbidden.
4. Scuba equipment is not allowed.
5. No glass containers in the facility.
6. Please do not leave valuables unattended. We do not take responsibility for their loss or theft.
7. The pool will close for twenty minutes when thunder is heard or lightning is sighted and presents a danger to the public.
The pool will reopen twenty minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning is seen.
8. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the pool area. (T'he only exception to this is rentals at the Wave Pool where an alcohol
permit has been obtained prior to the rental.) Intoxicated individuals will not be allowed into the facility.
9. Dunking and chicken fighting are not penmitted.
10. Fins must be worn only in the water. Walking on deck with fms is not pertnilted.
11. Nerf balls and air mattresses/inner tubes (EXCEPT' A1' THE WAVE POOL) are allowed in the pool only if pool is not
crowded.
12. Baby floats are allowed only if the child is being supervised, within arms reach, by an adult in the designated area.
13. Plastic toys allowed inside the pool area only with adult supervision.
l4. Patrons can not have children sitting on their shoulders.
15. Ten minutes to every hour there will beaten minute safety check when all swimmers will be asked to get out of the pool,
except for adults swimming laps. (Exception Wave Pool.)
16. Showers must be taken each time before entering the pool after sunbathing with oil.
17. Swimsuits aze required: no cutoffs with out prior approval from the Head Lifeguard.
18. For the health and enjoyment of yourself and other swimmers, use restrooms as needed.
19. Persons who have evidence of infectious or communicable disease are prohibited from the pool.
20. Remove band-aids before entering the pool.
21. The stairs and ladders are for entering and exiting, do not congregate on stairs.
22. Please dispose of all trash in provided trash cans.
23. No swimming allowed when lifeguards are not present and on stand.
24. The lifeguard is the pool authority and will enforce all rules. If you encounter a problem, please contact the Hcad Lifeguard.
25. Intiaction of the above rules may result in loss of swinuniug privileges.
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APPENDIX C (CONTINUED)
CITY OF LA FORTE
DIVING WELL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Must be able to swim unassisted to use diving boards.
2. No free swim allowed in diving well.
3. No lifejackets or swim aides allowed when using the diving boazd.
4. Only one person allowed on the diving boadd at a time.
5. Wait for previous diver to reach ladder and exit before diving.
6. Dive or jump straight off end of board only.
7. Swim directly to the ladder and exit.
8. The following practices are not allowed:
Unsafe diving (handstands, gainers, cut-aways)
Running off board
Sitting on board
Repeated bouncing
Games (Jump or dive)
Goggles, masks or fins
Personal floatation devices
Flanging from the diving board
9. Parents or private instructors may not jump with the child from the board or wait in the water in front of file boadd for the
child to jump.
10. Lifeguazds will enforce all rules for the safety of all divers.
11. Please use caution when diving.
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ORDINANCE NO. 96- 2106 •
AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, OF A
MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMI38ION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 30,
1999; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
confirms the appointment by the City Manager, of a member of the
Civil Service Commission, for a term expiring on May 30, 1999, or
until his successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified:
Member: Lindsay R. Pfeiffer
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 20th day of May, 1996.
CIT OF LA PORTE
By : d0' ,.C~, ~ ~
/ Orman L. 1~4alone, or
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
APP VED:
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By: S'hief Joe Seace Department: Fire
Report Resolution Ordinance_~ Other
Exhibits:
Appendixes
- Transport of Critical Patients Policy
- Critical Medical Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest While Enroute
City Council, during a workshop on Monday, May 13, 1996, discussed with staff a couple of EMS policies. During
the meeting, direction was given to staff on one (1) policy that deals with the transportation of medical patients and
non-critically injured trauma patients.
Please note that staff would like to seek Council approval and adoption of the recommended policy below. if
approved, this policy will become part of our EMS medical protocol.
The first arriving LPEMS Paramedic is responsible for making an assessment of the patient. Upon
reaching the determination of the patient's status, it is the Paramedic's responsibility to deliver this patient
to the LPEMS Patient Transport area facility capable of providing needed emergency services.
Family and physician requests for specific hospital facilities should not interfere with the in-charge
Paramedic's decision to transport to the LPEMS Patient Transport Area facility. If a problem arises, the
Paramedic will contact the on-duty supervisor or the EMS Chief. If the patient insists on a facility other
than a hospital in the LPEMS Patient Transport area, the Pazamedic will assist them in contacting a private
ambulance service and stand by until that service arrives to transport the patient.
DEFINITION: The approved La Porte EMS Patient Transport Facilities locations for the medical and
non-critically injured patients are the following:
1. Hospitals in the City of Baytown
A. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
B. Baycoast Hospital
2. Hospitals in the Clear Lake area
A. Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
B. St. John's Hospital
3. Hospitals in the City of Pasadena
A. Columbia Bayshore Medical Center
B. Southmore Hospital
Action Required by Council:
Approval of EMS patient transport policy.
Availability of Funds:
_ General Funcll_ Water/Wastewater
_ Capital Improvemen(~ General Revenue Sharing
_ Other
Account Number: Funds Available: _ YES _ NO
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
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TRANSPORT OF CRITICAL PATIENTS POLICY
PREFACE: When critical conditions occur, a patient's chances
for survival depend upon the paramedic's quick
recognition of the severity of the patient's condition
and the judgement to implement a rapid transport to an
APPROPRIATE facility.
PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for the paramedic to utilize in
determining the appropriate destination and transport
means for the patient with critical injuries.
CRITICAL TRAUMA CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS: Any patient presenting with any of the following:
1. Major head injuries.
2. Hypovolemic or neurogenic shock with appropriate
mechanism of injury, whether present of impending.
3. Indication of internal hemorrhage in the abdomen or
chest.
4. Gunshot wound to the head, chest or abdomen.
5. Penetrating injury to the head, chest or abdomen.
6. Critical burns.
7. Suspicion of aortic aneurism (abdominal).
8. Any combination of the above or any other traumatic injury
that would indicate a need for treatment at a trauma
center.
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CRITICAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS
GUIDELINES FOR TREATMENT AND TRANSPORT OF THE
CRITICALLY INJURED TRAUMA PATIENT
THE FIRST ARRIVING EMS ATTENDANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING A RAPID
ASSESSMENT OF THE TRAUMA PATIENT. UPON REACHING THE DETERMINATION OF THE
PATIENT'S STATUS AS CRITICAL, IT IS THE PARAMEDIC'S OBLIGATION TO MAKE EVERY
EFFORT TO DELIVER THIS PATIENT TO A FACILITY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING IMMEDIATE
TRAUMA CARE SERVICES. THE FACILITIES IN THIS AREA THAT ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF
IMMEDIATE TRAUMA INTERVENTION ARE HERMAN HOSPITAL AND BEN TAUB HOSPITAL.
THE BEST METHOD OF DELIVERING THE PATIENT INTO THE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM IS
ALSO THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS, THAT BEING BY LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER. DURING THE
TIMES THAT HELICOPTER TRANSPORT IS UNAVAILABLE, THE SECOND BEST MEANS OF
TRANSPORT IS BY GROUND AMBULANCE DIRECTLY TO THE TRAUMA CENTER OF CHOICE. THE
PRACTICE OF DELIVERING THE PATIENT TO A LOCAL FACILITY FOR LATER TRANSFER TO
A TRAUMA CENTER IS AN INAPPROPRIATE OPTION IN ALL CASES WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS.
UPON MAKING THE DETERMINATION OF A TRAUMA PATIENT'S STATUS AS CRITICAL,
THE IN-CHARGE PARAMEDIC SHALL IMMEDIATELY REQUEST THE DISPATCHER TO RESPOND
A LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER. AT THIS POINT, THE PARAMEDIC'S SHALL BEGIN AN
IMMEDIATE AND AGGRESSIVE ATTEMPT TO STABILIZE AND TO HAVE THE PATIENT READY
FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSPORT UPON LIFE FLIGHT'S ARRIVAL.
IN THE EVENT OUR DISPATCH NOTIFIES ON-SCENE PARAMEDICS THAT LIFE FLIGHT
IS UNAVAILABLE OR UNABLE TO RESPOND, IT IS THE PARAMEDIC'S RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1. SECURE AN ON-SCENE FIRE FIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER TO
DRIVE THE AMBULANCE TO ALLOW BOTH EMS PERSONNEL TO
TREAT THE PATIENT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE TRAUMA CENTER.
2. SECURE ABC'S- ADDITIONAL STABILIZING PROCEDURES MUST
BE PERFORMED WHILE ENROUTE. UNLESS PATIENT IS TRAPPED,
TOTAL SCENE TIME SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MINUTES.
EXCEPTIONS
THE PARAMEDIC SHOULD TRANSPORT THE PATIENT TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
FACILITY IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD OCCUR:
1. PATIENT IS IN CARDIAC ARREST PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF
TRANSPORT.
2. WEATHER OR VEHICULAR CONDITIONS EXIST THAT WOULD
EXCESSIVELY EXTEND TRANSPORT BEYOND THE USUAL
(35 MINUTES) AMOUNT OF TIME.
3. UNABLE TO SECURE ABC'S.
4. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAY DICTATE TRANSPORT TO THE
NEAREST HOSPITAL FACILITY IF SO JUSTIFIED BY THE EMS
SUPERVISOR OR IN-CHARGE PARAMEDIC. (i.e. Mass Casualty)
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CARDIAC ARREST WHILE ENROUTE
THE PARAMEDIC MUST USE HIS/HER OWN GOOD JUDGEMENT TO DECIDE WHETHER TO
CONTINUE TO THE TRAUMA CENTER OR TO DIVERT TO A CLOSER FACILITY.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
1. TRANSPORT TIME TO THE TRAUMA CENTER.
2. TIME REQUIRED TO DIVERT TO ANOTHER FACILITY.
3. THE LOCAL FACILITY BEING UNPREPARED DUE TO A QUICK ARRIVAL.
CRITICAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS: ANY PATIENT PRESENTING WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. CRITICAL CARDIAC PATIENTS (HEMODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE)
2. RESPIRATORY ARREST, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
3. CRITICAL DIABETIC EMERGENCY
4. UNCONSCIOUS
5. CRITICAL OVERDOSE OR POISONING
6. CRITICAL OB COMPLICATIONS
7. CARDIAC ARREST
8. SHOCK
9. ANY OTHER CRITICAL MEDICAL CONDITION
Will be transported to the closest, open, medical facility.
Do not accept a diversion request from the nearest open emergency
department when transporting a CRITICAL MEDICAL PATIENT.
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RE T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM
Agenda Date Requested: May 20, 1996
Requested By: Steve Gillet epartment:
XXX Report Resolution _
Exhibits: Sealed Bids #0679 - Plastic Garbage Bags
Bidder's List
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0679 for plastic garbage bags were opened and read
on May 6, 1996. Bid requests were mailed to eight (8) vendors with three
(3) returning bids.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Arrow Industries at a price
of thirty-six cents ($0.36) per pound. With a purchase of 110,000 pounds
for the August bag handout, the total cost of the contract would be thirty-
nine thousand six hundred dollars ($39,600.00). This price is a decrease
of 10~ under the price of the last garbage bags bid.
H-GAC has a contract price of $0.394 per pound The cost of purchasing
the bags through H-GAC, including Administrative Fee would be $43,652.36.
Because of the high previous cost of purchase, together with increased
usage due to growth, the remaining funds available for this purchase in the
Solid Waste Division operating fund total $21,045. An additional $18,555
is needed to purchase sufficient bags to distribute, with enough remaining
for new residents and sales to existing residents. It is requested that
the $18,555 necessary to fund the purchase be appropriated from the General
Fund Contingency.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the purchase of plastic garbage
bags to Arrow Industries, low bidder meeting specifications, in the amount
of $39,600, and appropriate $18,555 from the General Fund Contingency to
fund the purchase.
Availability of Funds:
XXXX General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number: 001-700-702-215
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: XX YES NO
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SEALED BID #0679 - PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS
ARROW INDUSTRIES
P.O. BOX 810489
DALLAS, TX 75381
DYNA-PAK CORPORATION
112 HELTON DRIVE
LAWRENCEBURG, TN 38464
HUCKSTER PACKAGING & SUPPLY CO.
P.O. BOX 262327
HOUSTON, TX 77207-2327
RESOURCEFUL BAG & TAG CO
P.O. BOX 220
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 996
LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996
BEMIS COMPANY
P. O. BOX 5724
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47808-0905
FOUR SEASONS AG PRODUCTS
DIV/ATLANTIS PLASTICS
R.R. 15 BOX 344
BRAZIL, IN 47834
JONES PACKAGING, INC.
505 EAST TRAVIS, SUITE 205
MARSHALL, TX 75670
SUNBELT PLASTICS
P.O. BOX 7400
MONROE, LA 71211
BAYSHORE SUN - PUBLISH DATES
APRIL 21, 1996
APRIL 28, 1996
BID TABULATION -GARBAGE BAGS
GARBAGE BAGS $0.360 $0.370 $0.443 NO BID
(124,000 LBS)
TOTAL $44,640.00 $45,880.00 $54;932.00 NO BID
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RE T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM
Agenda Date Requested: May 20, 1996
Requested By: Steve Gillett epartment: Public Works
XXX Report
Exhibits:
Resolution
ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Scourge Mosquito Control Agent is used by the city in mosquito control.
This material is more efficient and is environmentally safe compared to
malathion. Due to the lesser amount needed, less Scourge must be used than
other types of materials. Most mosquito control agencies have switched to
this material due to the inherent problems of malathion.
B & G Chemical is the sole authorized distributor of Scourge for this area.
The cost of Scourge at this time is $268.29 per gallon. A total of 55
gallons is needed for the upcoming mosquito spraying season. This would be
a cost of $14,755.95. A total of 880 gallons of Orchex Oil, the
distributing agent, is needed at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of
$2,992.00. The total cost of the contract would be $17,477.95. This
represents an increase of 7.2$ over the last purchase of these items.
Staff recommends declaring Scourge a sole source item from B & G Chemical
and the purchase of 55 gallons of Scourge Mosquito Control Agent at $268.29
per gallon for a cost of $14,755.95 and 880 gallons of Orchex, the
distributing agent, at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of $2,992.00.
The total cost of the contract would be $17,477.95. Funds for this
purchase are available in the Streets Division 95/96 Operating Budget.
Action Required by Council: Declare Scourge Mosquito Control Agent a sole
source item and authorize purchase of the material in the amount of
$17,477.95.
Availability of Funds:
XXX General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 001-700-701-207 Funds Available: XX YES NO
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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