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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-14 Regular Meeting• • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 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 City Employees Present: Acting City Manager/ Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director of Planning Guy Rankin, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Fire Chief Jce Sense, Assistant Dircetor of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Assistant City Secretary Rhonda Yackov, Cash Manager Rick Overgaard, City Manager Secretary Carol Buttler Others Present: Mr. Carlton Porter, representing Houston Lighting and Power Company, a number of La Porte citizens representing "Old 146 Committee", and several La Porte citizens 2. INVOCATION BY DR. WAYNE SPEARS - FAIRMONT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH The invocation was delivered by Dr. Wayne Spears pastor of Fairmont Park Baptist Church. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 Motion. was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve the minutes of September 23 as presented. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. PROCLAMATION RED RIBBON WEEK -JOYCE SEASE AND SUSAN WOLFF Mayor Malone proclaimed the week of October 20-26, 1996, as Red Ribbon Week. Accepting the proclamation was Joyce Seale, Drug Counselor for La Porte Independence School District. Ms. Susan Wolff was unable to attend due to pressing school business. Mrs. Sense thanked Council and the community for their support in making La Porte schools and community a drug free environment in which to live. 5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCII. A. STEVE VALERIUS/"OLD 146 COMMITTEE" -NEW TRASH ORDINANCE B. PAULA BRIDGES -TRANSPORT OF CRITICAL PATIENTS POLICY Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council October 14, 1996, Page 2 • Mr. Steve Valerius, 140 Hazel, La Porte, Texas, addressed Council. Mr. Valerius spoke as the representative for a group of concerned citizens who call themselves "Old 146 Committee". Mr. Valerius asked the members of this committee in attendance to stand and be recognized. Mr. Valerius reported this committee is made up of representatives from most of the subdivisions South of Fairmont Parkway which have access to Old Highway 146 and their concerns are for a variety of issues with special emphasis on problems with Old Highway 146, referred to as Broadway. Mr. Valerius stated some of the concerns of the "Old 146 Committee" were abandoned buildings, some with graffiti on them, poorly maintained apartments, signs that are falling down, and small businesses that leave their trash sitting in front of their buildings. Mr. Valerius stated, "I am here today to encourage the Council to adopt Ordinance 96-2139 regarding the collection of garbage and trash." Mayor Malone called for Ms. Paula Bridges to come forward. Ms. Bridges was not in the Council Chambers at this time. 6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 119, AND VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH 11TH STREET, TOWN OF LA FORTE (Ord. 96-2138) - G. Rankin Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request. Mr. Rankin reported this Ordinance 96-2138 replaces the previously passed Ordinance 96-2130 which has been declared null & void due to the expiration of the 45 day period established for the applicant to meet conditions stipulated therein. Mr. Rankin reported this is the request from Decker McKim and Emery Farkas to vacate, abandon and close the alley of Block 119, Town of La Porte and the right-of--way of South 11th Street between Block 119 and 120 for the proposed construction for G & P Furniture Company. The newly requested Ordinance 96-2138 also stipulates certain prerequisites and deliverables to the City within a 45 day of passage and approval. Mr. Rankin answered questions from Councilpersons Clarke and McLaughlin. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2138 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 119, TOWN OF LA FORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH 11TH STREET, TOWN OF LA FORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilcerson Thrower to approve Ordinance 96-2138 as read by the City Attorney Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council October 14, 1996, Page 3 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (Ord. 96-2139) - S. Gillett Director of Public Works Steve Gillett reviewed the summary and recommendations for the request. Mr. Gillett reported the major changes in this ordinance which includes defining the amounts and types of trash that will be collected, times of placement for collection, and general terminology changes and compliance with current state and federal regulations. Mr. Gillett said the ordinance incorporates the major concerns and desires of the Council as discussed at the workshop and the Council retreat. Mr. Gillett emphasized the ordinance is designed to change the culture of the City of La Porte, to work on compliance and not punishment. After a lengthy Council discussion, Councilperson Sutherland suggested some verbiage changes be made to clarify the ordinance, and he passed a copy of his suggestions for verbiage changes to the members of Council for their review. Councilperson Porter stated he would like to make a motion to table the ordinance. Mayor Malone stated he was not accepting the motion to table as Councilperson Sutherland still has the floor to speak. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2139 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilnerson Maxwell to approve Ordinance 96-2139 as read by the City Attorney Second by Councilperson Gay. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to amend the motion on the floor and reduce the fine from $2,000.00 to 51,000.00. Second by Councilperson Clarke. This motion to amend failed, 3 ayes and 6 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, and Clarke Nays: Councilpersons Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, and Mayor Malone The original motion made by Councilperson Maxwell and seconded by Councilperson Gay was brought with verbiage modifications. for a vote. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Minutes Regular Meeting Ia Porte City Council October 14, 1996, Page 4 • 8. CONSENT AGENDA -ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED BY A COUNCII.PERSON FOR DISCUSSION A. CONSIDER AWARDING ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CLEANING, TELEVLSING AND REMOVAL OF ROOTS FROM SANITARY SEWER LINES TO AAA FLEI~LE PIPE COMPANY - S. Gillett B. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR THE F'CfRNISHING OF A SOLID WASTE TRUCK TO HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER, INC. - S. Gillett C. CONSIDER AWARDING A BID FOR THE FURNISHING OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS TO BAYOU CITY FORD FOR ITEMS 1 AND 4; TO OLYMPIC TRUCK SALES OF ITEMS 2 AND 3 - S. Gillett Council reviewed the consent agenda and decided to vote on all items together as presented Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Mayor Malone, noticing that Ms. Paula Bridges had been seated in the audience, asked that she come forward at this time to bring her concerns before Council. Mayor Malone reiterated the procedures for speaking before Council. Ms. Paula Bridges, 813 River Creek, in Creekmont Subdivision, La Porte, Texas. Ms. Bridges spoke regarding her concerns with the Transportation for Critical Patients policy. Her concerns were regarding billing to the Medicare System, Mutual aid, and transporting patients to hospitals where they do not have the patients medical records on hand. Ms. Bridges reported an incident when her mother was transported to Pasadena Bayshore, stabilized, and then transported to the hospital of her choice. Ms. Bridges reported Medicare will not pay for the second transport as they will only pay for one transport per incident. Ms. Bridges asked that Council review the policy again, and said she will present a petition to Council later this month. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby reported staff recommendations for the City Council meetings for the months of November and December. Due to the Holiday season and the National League of Cities Conference in December, recommendations are November 11th and December 16th. These dates are tentatively based on there being no need for a second meeting either of these two months. Council was in agreement for the meeting dates of November 11th and December 16th. Mr. Rigby reported that City Manager Robert T. Herrera was absent from tonight's meeting due to the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Tom Pineda, who resided in San Antonio, and asked that our prayers be with the Herrera family. .J Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council October 14, 1996, Page S 10. COUNCII. ACTION Councilpersons Cooper, Thrower, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. 11. 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 MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) A. SECTION 551.072 -(REAL PROPERTY) CONSIDER POSSIBLE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY ON NORTH BROADWAY B. SECTION 551.074 -(PERSONNEL) MEET WITH CITY COUNCII, TO DISCUSS THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL EVALUATION Council retired into executive session at 7:30 P.M. under A) Section 551.072 (Real Property), Consider possible lease of City property on North Broadway; B) Section 551.074 (Personnel) Meet with City Council to discuss the City Manager's annual evaluation; and a third item which Mayor Malone added, C) Section 551.075 (Conference) Meet with City Attorney and Director of Planning to receive information regarding Board of Adjustment. Council returned to the table at 9:21 P.M. with no action taken and reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:22 P.M. 12. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION There were no considerations for this item. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:23 P.M. Respectfully submit , Sue Lenes, City Secretary Passed and Approved this the 28th day of October, 1996 Orman L. Malone, Mayor • ~zr' Office of the Mayor 1111 Tobacco, olcohol, and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages, and the IS-24 year old age group 1s dying at a faster rote than any other age group; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to r~eduee the demand for drugs; and WHEREAS, the La Pone Independent School District Drug-Free Schools and Communities ane sponsoring the Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opporYUnity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free 1~esryles; and WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community in America during 'Red Ribbon Week', October 2x26, 1996; and WHEREAS, commitment to drug-free healthy lifestyles will be demonstrated by wearing and displaying r+ed ribbons during this week-long campaign. NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City of I.a Porte, do hereby proclaim the week of October 20-26, 1996, as RED RIBBON WEEK in the City of La Porte, and eneouragt all citizens to support the Red Ribbon Campaign in an effort to enhance tlu quality of life in a drug free La Pone, Texas. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hentauo set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be a,~xed hereto, this the 14th day of October, 1996. CITY OF LA PORTE No an L. Malone, ayor • OCT-07-1996 14 28 HOLLYWOOD VALERIUS • 9TEV~ VALERi4i® p.o. aax ~a~s NOU~rGN. rEXw^ ~vaSi October 7, 1996 • 713 868 6408 P.02 RECEIVED OCT 0 7 1996 Ms. Sue Lenes La Porte City Secri~tary P.O. Box 9115 La Porte, TX 77572-19.15 Re: La Porte City Council Meeting October 14, 1996 Dear Ms. Lenes: CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE a:a3pm ~~y I have joined with a group of La Porte area citizens to form a group called the "Old 146 Committee" whose goal is to educate the community on the issues affecting the city of La Porte. Specifically, our group is concerned about the trash that has accumulated alongside the roads, the graffiti on public and private property, abandoned buildings, and apartments that have been allowed, by their landlords, to deteriorate in their appearance and in the quality of their residents. In this regard, I would like to be included in the agenda far the October 14 City Council meeting in order to speak in favpr of the now Trash Ordnance. Please~lefax a copy of the agenda, at your earliest convenience, to Si erius SPV/sdr TOTAL P.02 STEVE VALERIUS P.O. BOX 1343 MGUBTON, TEXAS 77251 October 7, 1996 Ms. Sue Lenes La Porte City Secretary P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Re: La Porte City Council Meeting October 14, 1996 Dear Ms. Lenes: RECEI V p ocr o s ~sss CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE I have joined with a group of La Porte area citizens to form a group called the "Old 146 Committee" whose goal is to educate the community on the issues affecting the city of La Porte. Specifically, our group is concerned about the trash that has accumulated alongside the roads, the graffiti on public and private property, abandoned buildings, and apartments that have been allowed, by their landlords, to deteriorate in their appearance and in the quality of their residents. In this regard, I would like to be included in the agenda for the October 14 City Council meeting in order to speak in favor of the new Trash Ordnance. Please lefax a copy of the agenda, at your earliest convenience, to 868-6 8. Sin C r, erius SPV/sdr ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~'Dcn o ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ O x (D (D (D _ ~ ~ ~ c~ ~ m x ;~ ~ ~~~~ ~ m cn N ~ ...... ~ ~ ..~.~ • r.~ ~t? co <-, ~. f ~, ~, 1`ry ~' ,~: P ~, fL k 1~ ^ 1 3f ~ Q ~, t i ~ ~ • REQ~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IT~ Agenda Date Requested: Octo er 14 1996 Requested By: Guv Rankin ~ Department: Planning Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 2. Area Maps UMMARY RE MMENDATI N Decker McKim and Emery Farkas have repetitioned the City of La Porte to close, vacate, and abandon the alley of Block 1 19, as well as the right-of-way of South 11th Street between Blocks 119 & 120, Town of La Porte. Ordinance 96-2130, which closed the aforementioned street & alley, has been declared null & void due to expiration of the 45 day period established for the applicant to meet conditions stipulated therein. The closures are intended to open a larger tract of land for future development. Staff has determined that no city or franchised utilities exist in the area to be closed. In addition, staff has reviewed and processed the request with consideration to requirements for the future expansion of Little Cedar Bayou which lies immediately west of the proposed closings. In order to facilitate this expansion from an existing 60' wide H.C.F.C.D. easement to a future 170' wide H.C.F.C.D. right-of-way, the applicants have consented to deed a 1 10' x 400' strip out of Block 120, Town of La Porte. A separate signed agreement between the City of La Porte and the applicants will be executed for a complete survey of Little Cedar Bayou in this area and will be submitted to the city at the applicant's cost at the time of closing the property in Block 1 19 and 120. Using the guidelines set forth in the ordinance regulating street & alley closings, the fair market value of the alley of Block 119 has been estimated to be 510,698.24. The fair market value of the portion of the right-of-way of S. 1 1 th St. has been estimated to be 524,683.40. The total value for both right-of-ways to be closed equals 535,381.64. Using the same methodology, staff has estimated the fair market value of the 1 10' x 400' strip out of Block 120 for the future widening of Little Cedar Bayou to be 520,212.50. The net amount of monies received by the city for the closings equal 515,619.14. Staff recommends approval of this request subject to the following conditions: 1.) Payment in the amount of 515,619.14 from the applicants to the city for the closings within 45 day of passage and approval of the ordinance. 2.) Payment of all delinquent taxes owed on the property adjacent to closings. 3.) Execution of a General Warranty deed to a 1 10' x 400' strip of land out of Block 120, Town of La Porte for the widening of Little Cedar Bayou. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of an ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing the alley of Block 1 19, Town of La Porte and the right-of-way of South 1 1 th St. between Blocks 1 19 & 120, Town of La Porte. Said ordinance also stipulating certain prerequisites and deliverables to the City within 45 days of passage and approval. Availability of Funds: N/A _ General Fund _ Water/Wastewater _ Capital Improvement _ General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Anaroved for Citv Council Agenda Robe~.(yl~rrera DATE City Manager • • ORDINANCE NO. 96-2138 AN ORDINANCE VACATING,. ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 119, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COIINTY, TEAS; AND VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOIITH 11TH STREET, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COIINTY, TEAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by record owner of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by record owner of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street and alley, and the closing of the hereinafter described alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed; and • ORDINANCE NO. 96-2138 PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street and alley, and the closing of the hereinafter described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, all of the alley in Block 119, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and the hereinafter described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, are hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to-wit: Tract 1: All of the alley located in Block One Hundred Nineteen (119), Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Tract 2: That portion of the right-of-way of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, lying and being situated between Block One Hundred Nineteen (119) and Block One Hundred Twenty (120), Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and lying and being situated between the south right-of-way line of West "D" Street, and the north right-of-way line of West "E" Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and containing 24,000 square feet. • • ORDINANCE NO. 96-2138 PAGE 3 Bection 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. Applicant shall have forty-five (45) days from the effective date hereof to: 1. Pay the City of La Porte, in certified funds the sum of $15,619.14 as partial consideration hereunder; and 2. Pay all delinquent taxes owing to all taxing agencies, on the real property adjacent to the hereinabove described alley, and the hereinabove described portion of South 11th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and 3. Execute and deliver to the City of La Porte, a General Warranty Deed, in form satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of La Porte, conveying from the record owners thereof to the City of La Porte, a 110 foot by 400 foot strip in Block 120, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, the metes and bounds description to be used in such Deed to be prepared by a licensed Texas public surveyor, and approved by the City of La Porte. Applicant shall also furnish title evidence from a title insurance company, and tax certificates, showing that the grantor in said Deed has good marketable title at the time of such conveyance, and that all delinquent taxes owing to all taxing agencies on said property have been paid. • ORDINANCE NO. 96-2138 PAGE 4 The City Secretary shall not issue a certified copy of this Ordinance until each of the three above described prerequisites has been performed. If all of such prerequisites have not been performed within forty-five (45) days from the effective date hereof, this Ordinance shall be null and void. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of October, 1996. CITY OF LA PORTE By: ~ ~ Orman L. a , Mayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPR¢17ED ~~K ~ / Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • PROPOSED CLOSINGS 20' STRIP TO BE AQUIRED WEST ,~D„ ST 90' STRIP TO BE AQUIRED . 1- N .T. . N ~. i F- 0 C~ ~ 0 o ~" z x r Z Z x Nt X p N ~t rc ~ ~ ~ O r ~ can T ~ C7 a ~ -T1 O ~' ~ ~ ~ " " WEST E ST. _ ~-- C~ r-- O c~ 00-10 ooooo 00000 0 00000 0 00000 ~ 00000000 _. aooooo0 ~ooaooon aoo 00 00 000 ^~~nooooo oooo~ooo 00000000€ 00000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 VICININ MAP FOR SAC-96-10 • RE U FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA M Agenda Date Requested: October 14 1996 Requested By: S. Gillett Department: Public Works Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance Exhibits: Executive Summary Ordinance No. 96- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City Council has discussed amending Chapter 12, "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances at the workshop meeting of February 21, 1996 and the Council Retreat on August 17, 1996. The original Solid Waste Ordinance dates from 1968, and has several amendments. Major changes include defining the amounts and types of trash that will be collected, times of placement for collection, and general terminology changes and compliance with current state and federal regulations. Through discussions at the workshop and retreat, the staff has prepared an ordinance that incorporates major concerns and desires of the Council in one ordinance, and its passage is recommended. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 96- amending Section 12 of the Code of Ordinances. Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: N/A Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager - - • • SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Attached is a proposed Solid Waste Ordinance governing the collection and disposal of solid waste within the City of La Porte. The current draft incorporates changes and language discussed at the workshop meeting held with the City Council on February 21, 1996 and the City Council Retreat on August 17, 1996. The most significant change are outlined below. • Section 1 defines trash, excessive trash and commercial trash. • Section 3 defines the time for placement for collection, and requires that trash not be placed for collection more than five (5) days before the next scheduled collection. (Staff had originally proposed two (2) days. This was changed by Council at Retreat.) • Section 6 defines the amount of trash to be collected from residential customers, with excessive trash (more than ten cubic yards) to be collected on an actual-cost basis. Excessive trash will be collected by the city's commercial collection contractor, to be billed at contractual rates. Commercial trash will not be collected by the city. (Staff had originally proposed five (5) cubic yards. This was changed by Council at Retreat.) • Section 8 creates a violation for failure to remove unauthorized garbage and trash, and allows the City to have removed by city's contractor and costs billed. ~ ~ • Section 9 defines garbage and trash that the city will not collect, and includes dirt, concrete and the like, demolition debris, trash and brush from vacant lots, hazardous materials, and commercial trash, including multifamily. • Section 14 requires containers to be located on private property, outside of sight triangles. Additionally, it removes the City and it's contractor from any maintenance responsibility for driveways and parking lots damaged by the collection truck. • Section 16 requires the owner to remove accumulations around containers, and dispose of in container or use city's contractor for removal and disposal. • Section 26 defines private haulers, and prohibits any firm, other that the city's authorized contractor, from collecting commercial and residential garbage and trash, or operating a public recycling collection system. • Section 29 increases the penalty for violation from $200 to $2,000. • • ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 2139 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; 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: Chapter 12, "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply: GARBAGE. The term "garbage" shall mean all animal and vegetable matters, dry kitchen refuse, and waste material and refuse from kitchens, residences, grocery stores, butcher shops, restaurants, hotels, and rooming and boardinghouses, including such items as meat scraps, bread, bones, fruit and vegetable peelings, and similar wastes, and other deleterious substances and any other matter commonly understood as garbage. TRASH. The term "trash" shall mean rubbish, boxes, and appliances; also grass trimmings, shrubs, tree leaves, hedge trimmings and tree limbs not to exceed six (6) inches in diameter and cut in lengths not exceeding ten (10) feet, or tree limbs exceeding six (6) inches in diameter cut in lengths not to exceed four (4) feet, and all debris and waste material resulting from building construction and/or repairs to any residential premises. Under the terms of this ordinance, "trash" shall be limited to a total of ten (10) cubic yards for any one pick-up cycle. EXCESSIVE TRASH. The term "excessive trash" shall mean all waste defined as trash that exceeds ten (10) cubic yards for any one pick-up cycle. COMMERCIAL TRASH. The term "commercial trash" shall mean all waste and debris that results from the operation or development of any commercial establishment or enterprise, including those defined in Section 13; any new construction, or as a result of clearing, demolition, development or construction on any vacant lot or parcel of real estate. 1 • • RECYCLING SERVICES The term "recycling services" shall mean the collection, including a fixed location for drop-off by residents or curb-side, and sale of articles disposed of by businesses and residents for reuse, including, but not limited to newspaper, cardboard, aluminum, steel, and plastic. VEHICLE. The term "vehicle" shall mean every device in or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. SECTION 2. CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS. The owner, occupant, tenant, and lessees of each dwelling unit designed for occupancy by one, two or three families shall place household waste to be collected by the City, in plastic bags provided by the City, or other plastic bags, provided the bags are minimum 2 mil thick, or any other container provided by, or specifically approved by the City. Household garbage shall not be placed in cans, boxes, grocery sacks, or any other container except those described above and approved by the City for the collection of household garbage. A supply of garbage bags shall be furnished to each dwelling periodically, to be picked up at City Hall, or at any other location selected by the City. Additional bags may be purchased at City Hall by the roll only. Residents eligible to receive bags will, from time to time, receive a coupon, redeemable for a supply of bags at a location set by the City. The coupon shall expire upon issuance of the next series of coupons. Bags will be sold to residents of La Porte only. The price shall be the City's cost, plus an administrative fee equal to the cost to purchasing and distribution costs, with such fee to be established by the Director of Finance. Bags must be purchased by an adult, with a current water bill, stub, or proof of residence must be shown in order to purchase said bags. The price of said bags may be paid in cash at City Hall, or will be charged to purchase's water bill and collected at the due date and shall be considered a part of the purchaser's water bill. SECTION 3. TIME OF PLACEMENT FOR COLLECTION. Disposable refuse bags shall not be placed for collection, as provided in Sec. 7 no earlier than 5:00 A.M. nor later than 7:00 A.M. on the day of collection. Trash shall be placed for collection no later than 7:00 A.M. on the first scheduled collection day and no earlier than 7:00 A.M., five days prior to the first scheduled collection day. SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE OF DISPOSAL REFUSE BAGS. Disposal refuse bags shall be kept in a sanitary condition and closed tightly by tying. The contents of all plastic garbage bags shall be so protected that the wind and animals cannot scatter the same when placed for collection. 2 • SECTION 5 MEDDLING WITH, PILFERING FROM, ETC.,DISPOSABLE REFUSE BAGS. It shall be unlawful for any person to meddle with any disposable refuse bags placed for collection or in any way pilfer from or scatter the contents thereof within the City limits. SECTION 6.COLLECTION OF TRASH. (a) The City's Solid Waste Division will collect trash as defined in Section 1, from residential customers only on scheduled trash days. (b) The owner of any lot or parcel of real estate which is found to have excessive trash as defined in Section 1 will be notified in writing to have the trash removed within ten working days. If this is not done, the city will cause its removal and the owner will be billed as outlined in this paragraph. The cost of pickup and disposal will be at the current rate specified in the contract between the city and its commercial waste contractor. Customers wanting the removal of unusual or excessive amounts of trash shall contact the City Solid Waste Division, which will have a supervisor contact the customer, examine the trash to be removed, and advise the customer of the approximate cost. The customer will be requested to sign an authorization to the City to remove the trash, which authorization shall state the approximate cost to be billed to the customer. Such charge will be paid in advance, or charged upon the customer's water bill and collected at the due date, and shall be considered a part of the customer's water bill. Excessive trash will be collected by the City's commercial contractor. (c) The City's Solid Waste Division will not collect commercial trash as defined under Section 1. Removal and disposal shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Placement of commercial trash at the curb shall be considered dumping as outlined under Section 10. Customers desiring the removal of commercial trash by the City's commercial contractor shall follow the procedure as outlined under Section 6 (b) above. (d) The City's Solid Waste Division will collect all other trash on scheduled trash days. All other trash will include such items as washers, dryers, refrigerators or other bulky items which weigh in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Refrigerators shall have doors removed prior to being set out for collection. SECTION 7. PLACEMENT FOR COLLECTION. (a) Disposable refuse bags of garbage and trash, and rubbish and tree limbs, shall be placed at the curbside of the street, in front of the property, within three feet of the curb, so as to be readily accessible to the City Solid Waste vehicles. Where there is no curb, the City will designate the location. 3 (b) Trash shall not be placed next to fences, mail boxes, structures, in streets or alleys, in drainage structures or ditches, under power lines or low hanging trees. Trash placed in these areas or other areas that are considered hazardous to crews or equipment will not be collected. SECTION 8. CITY NOT TO COLLECT UNLESS CHAPTER COMPLIED WITH. The City Solid Waste Division shall not collect garbage or trash where it is not prepared for collection and placed as designated in this chapter. Failure to remove and dispose of unauthorized garbage and trash shall be a violation of this ordinance. The City reserves the right to have the garbage and trash removed by the City's commercial contractor and billed to the owner, as outlined under Section 6(b). SECTION 9. GARBAGE AND TRASH NOT COLLECTED BY THE CITY. (a) The City's Solid Waste Division will not collect and dispose of tires, automotive waste oil, concrete, brick, rock or earthen material of any kind. Tires and automotive waste oil will be accepted at the City's Recycling Center in small quantities only from residential customers. Residents with concrete, brick, rock, or earthen material must make arrangements with a private contractor or haul the above to an approved site accepting this type of waste. Businesses shall follow approved Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regulations for proper disposal of tires and automotive waste oil. (b) Demolition debris from any structure, whether ordered demolished by the City or not, as well as large accumulations of trash on vacant lots, will be considered commercial trash, and will not be collected by the City Solid Waste Division. Property owners will be responsible for the proper disposal of demolition debris and debris from vacant lots through personal means or by contacting the City's commercial solid waste contractor for removal of demolition debris. (c) Hazardous materials, whether placed for collection or commingled with residential or commercial garbage or trash; any closed containers, cans, pails, drums or barrels containing any substance. Paint and solvent containers of any kind will be empty, with any lids removed to allow any residual product to dry or evaporate prior to being placed for collection. SECTION 10. PROHIBITED DUMPING GENERALLY. It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, unload, discharge, or in any manner place thereon or cause to be placed thereon, any garbage, trash, or other waste materials, except as specifically allowed in this Chapter, on any lot, tract or parcel of land located within the City limits, except at Solid Waste landfills which are owned, maintained, operated, or contracted by the City, or at such places as are designated for Solid Waste Disposal by the Texas Natural Resource 4 • • Conservation Commission. SECTION 11 DEPOSIT ON STREETS.SIDEWALKS_ OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw or deposit upon any street, highway, right-of-way, easement, or other public property, garbage, trash, or any other substance. Additionally, placement for collection of garbage and trash prohibited elsewhere in this ordinance, including but not limited to commercial trash, shall constitute a violation of this section. SECTION 12. REMOVAL OF INJURIOUS MATERIAL FROM STREETS. (a) Any person who drops, or permits to be dropped or thrown, upon any street, highway, right-of-way, easement, or other public property, any destructive or injurious material, or other material such as dirt, shell, oil, etc., which would be detrimental to the use or appearance of such street, highway, right-of-way, easement, or other public property, shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be removed. (b) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a street or highway shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the street or highway from such vehicle. SECTION 13. CONTAINER SERVICE WHEN REQUIRED. (a) Public, business and commercial institutions and establishments shall use the City's or the city-authorized contractor's solid waste container service for the removal of garbage and trash when weekly average volumes exceed two (2) cubic yards per week. (b) Multi-family projects containing four (4) or more units, including Manufactured Housing or Mobile Homes, whether or not said Manufactured Housing or Mobile Homes are located within a Manufactured Housing or Mobile Home park or subdivision approved by the City of La Porte pursuant to City of La Porte Ordinances 1501 and 811, or amendments thereto; and multiple residences receiving water service through a common water meter(s) shall use the City's or the city-authorized contractor's solid waste container system service for the removal of garbage and trash. SECTION 14. CITY TO FURNISH CONTAINERS. Under the city's solid waste container system, the city, or the city's authorized contractor, will furnish a container, or containers, to be used in the collection and removal of garbage and trash. Public, business, and commercial institutions and establishments using the City's or the city-authorized container system for the removal of garbage and trash shall provide a readily accessible site for placement of container(s) on the institution or establishment's property. Locating containers in streets, rights-of way, the traveled portion of alleys, and sight triangles as defined in Ordinance 1501 is 5 • prohibited. Maintenance of the site, together with the approach shall be the responsibility of the owner. Neither the City nor its Contractor will be responsible for damage caused by collection vehicles to driveways, parking lots or other sites. SECTION 15 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION AND REMOVAL. The collection and removal of garbage and trash by the City's Solid Waste Division or the city-authorized contractor from any owner or occupier of any premises receiving the City's or the City-authorized contractor container system service shall be at least once a week. SECTION 16. ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND TRASH AROUND CONTAINER. Whenever any owner or occupier of any premise shall receive the City's or its authorized contractor's container system service for the removal of garbage and trash, it shall be unlawful for such owner or occupier to allow any accumulation of garbage or trash around such solid waste container or in the vicinity of such container. It shall be such owner's or occupant's duty to place all garbage and trash into such container, or arrange for its removal and disposal by the City's commercial contractor. SECTION 17 LIDS AND DOORS OF CONTAINERS TO BE CLOSED; EMPTY BOXES TO BE FLATTENED. Lids and end doors of all containers furnished under this article shall be kept closed at all times except when the container is being filled. Empty boxes shall be flattened before placing in such containers. Items that are larger than the container and that would extend out of the container opening shall not be placed in the container. SECTION 18. DISTURBING CONTAINERS OR CONTENTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb a solid waste container or the contents thereof. This section shall not apply to the owner or occupant of the premises for which such container has been furnished, or to his employees or to the duly authorized employees of the City or its authorized contractor. SECTION 19. BURNING MATERIAL, DEFACING, ETC., CONTAINERS PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to make afire or burn any material in a Solid Waste container or to paint or mark the same, or to place any poster, placard, or sign upon the same. SECTION 20. USE OF UNAUTHORIZED CONTAINERS PROHIBITED. The use of any other garbage and trash container for collection by the City or its authorized contractor, when the City or its authorized contractor container system service is provided, other than set forth in this chapter, shall be unlawful. SECTION 21. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CONTAINERS. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any garbage, trash, or other material in any container furnished by the City or its authorized contractor other than the owner or occupant of any premise that is paying for the container service. 6 • • SECTION 22. PROHIBITED ITEMS FOR CONTAINERS. (a) It shall be unlawful to place any item in any container furnished by the City or its authorized contractor that because of weight, size, or other physical property, could cause damage to the collection vehicle. These items include, but are not limited to, any one item over three ( 3 ) f eet in any dimension, any one item weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds, any concrete, masonry products, or earthen material. (b) Hazardous materials of any type or quantity either placed separately or commingled with any other garbage or trash. (c) Persons, businesses, and other entities placing such items in any container furnished by the City or its Contractor will be required to remove the same before collection will resume. SECTION 23. RATES PRESCRIBED - FOR RESIDENCES. (a) There shall be charged, assessed and collected, for garbage, trash and other rubbish collection by the City from residential dwelling units, which term shall be construed to include duplex units, individual multi-family units, and individual mobile homes at mobile home parks, the sum of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per unit, per month. (b) Such monthly charge on every residential dwelling unit, be it single-family dwelling, duplex, multi-family or mobile home, shall prevail, rather than the charges provided in this article for the City's or its Contractor's solid waste container system service, whether or not the individual duplex, multi-family, or mobile home space is occupied. SECTION 24. SAME - FOR BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS. (a) The minimum charge for business and commercial establishments in the City where garbage and trash is picked up twice a week shall be eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50) per month. (b) Subject to the foregoing minimum charges for business and commercial establishments, the following shall be used to determine the monthly charge for each user of solid waste containers furnished by the City or its Contractor at a business or commercial establishment: Number of cubic yards furnished: x $2.00 per cubic yard x number of pickups per week x 52 weeks 12 months = Monthly charge 7 • • (c) When a solid waste container furnished by the City or its Contractor will adequately and completely serve several business and commercial establishments, such establishments may be required to use the same container and pay a pro rata part of the charge, determined according to the approximate relative quantity of space used, but to no event shall any user pay any less than the minimum charge established by this section for such business and commercial establishments. (d) The minimum charge will not be imposed on any business or commercial establishment if the house or building is unoccupied and the water service to the house or building is suspended. SECTIONS 25. BILLING AND COLLECTION. The Customer Service Division shall include on its monthly bills mailed to persons who receive the garbage and trash collection and removal services provided by the City or its authorized contractor and specified in the chapter, the charge designated for such services rendered to the premises of such persons. The charges fixed by the article shall be payable to the City on or before the due date specified on such billing. In the event any person receiving such service does not have a water connection billing, then a separate monthly bill shall be sent to such person, and 'n that event the specified charges for trash and garbage collection shall be due on or before the tenth day following the mailing of the separate bill. SECTION 26. PRIVATE HAULERS. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the City and its employees acting in the scope of their employment, or a private contractor acting as the city's independent contractor, to collect, remove or dispose of garbage, trash, or rubbish from any premises within the City, except premises owned or controlled by such persons. (b) The City, or its authorized contractor, shall be the sole provider of recycling services for the general public within the City. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or organization to place, or have placed, any recycling container for the purpose of soliciting use by or for the general public. Any person, firm or organization may place, or have placed, a recycling container intended for the use of its members or employees only. Such container must be labeled "For Private Use Only" and must be located on property owned or controlled by the person, firm or organization. SECTION 27. VEHICLES USED BY CONTRACTED AND PRIVATE HAULERS. (a) All vehicles used by Contracted haulers, private haulers, and nonresident haulers, shall meet the minimum requirements stated under the below described classes, whichever is most applicable. 8 • CLASS I Persons contracted by the City engaging in the business of collecting, hauling, and disposing of trash, garbage, rubbish, or commercial or institutional establishments, that operate or travel through the Corporate City Limits of the City of La Porte shall use vehicles meeting the following specifications. (1) Vehicles used for collection and transportation of garbage as defined in Section 12-1 shall utilize a totally closed metal body. Open top trucks shall not be used for collection and transport. (2) Vehicles used for the collection of trash and construction debris shall have a metal or wooden body enclosed on all four (4) sides. Open back bodies shall not be used for the collection and transportation of trash or construction debris. Where necessary, as defined in Texas Transportation Code, Transporting Loose Materials, Chapter 725, a top or other cover shall be provided to prevent loss during transport. (3) Vehicles used for the collection of commercial garbage, trash, and rubbish in containers left on-site to be picked up on a regular basis, shall utilize a metal, totally enclosed body for the collection of containers. Containers shall be manufactured of metal, plastic, or fiberglass, and shall be maintained and operated so as to prevent the spilling of liquid, trash, garbage,or rubbish. CLASS II Contractors, tree trimmers, and commercial establishments hauling non-putrescible material on a regular basis shall be considered special permit haulers. No permit shall be required for this classification. (1) Equipment shall be so designed as to prevent any loss of trash, or rubbish due to spillage, blowing, or other means during transport. Where necessary, as defined in the Texas Transportation Code, Transporting Loose Materials, Chapter 725, a top or other cover shall be provided. (2) In no case, shall such equipment be used to collect or transport putrescible material. CLASS III Residential subscribers hauling their own unusual accumulations of trash, garbage, or rubbish on an irregular basis, shall use equipment specified for Class II haulers with the following exceptions. 9 • (a) Putrescible materials must be carried in a container that will prevent any loss due to spillage or other means and that is not accessible to rats, varmints, rodents, or other vectors. These classes shall at all times comply with all applicable City Ordinances and State and Federal statutes, and shall be cumulative upon thereof. SECTION 28. VEHICLES TO BE COVERED. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the streets of the City of La Porte, a vehicle carrying garbage or trash, without providing an adequate cover for the garbage and trash, which shall be kept in place except when loading and unloading. SECTION 29. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ARTICLE. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(26), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordinance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day of any such violation shall be deemed a separate offense. SECTION 30. SEVERABILITY. 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 31. OPEN MEETINGS. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient 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 32. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. 10 • PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 14th day of October , 1996. CITY OF LA PORTE By: N rmari L. Malone, ayor ATTEST: Sue Lenes, City Secretary APPROVED: ~~x ~V Ccn/.~ G Knox W. Askins, City Attorney 11 • • 0 RE U FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA EM Agenda Date Requested: October 14, 1996 Requested By: S. Gillett Department: Public Works XXXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation and Bidder's List _-- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed bids were received on September 16, 1996 for the annual contract for cleaning, televising and root removal for sanitary sewer lines. This contract is a component of the City's Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program, and will be used to supplement the City's in-house cleaning and televising program. Bids were sent to five (5) contractors, with two (2) returning bids. Low bid was submitted by AAA Flexible Pipe, of La Porte, the current contractor, for an estimated annual cost of $55,075. Funds are available in the FY 1996/97 Inflow/Infiltration Fund for this contract. Action Required by Council: Award annual contract for cleaning, televising and removal of roots from sanitary sewer lines to AAA Flexible Pipe Co. for an estimated annual cost of $55,075. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater XXXX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Fund 018 Funds Available: XX YES NO a b 6 Ro Herrera DAT C' y anager • • BID TABULATION -TELEVISING, CLEANING & REMOVAL OF ROOTS IN SANITARY SEWER LINE DESCRIPTION ''AAA FLE)CIBLE PIPE CLEANING S~UTHWESTEAN` .UNDERGROUND 1. PIPE CLEANING $33,725.00 $91,600.00 2. T.V. INSPECTION $19,000.00 $39,400.00 3. ROOT REMOVAL $2,350.00 $3,362.50 GRAND TOTAL $55,075.00 $134,362.50 BIDDER'S LIST HID #0686 - TELEVISING, CLEANING AND REMOVAL OF ROOTS IN SANITARY SEWER LINES AAA FLEXIBLE PIPE CO. 3900 UNDERWOOD RD. LA PORTE, TX 77571 COASTAL CONTRACTORS 13311 GARDEN ROAD PEARLAND, TX 77581 SOUTHWEST UNDERGROUND P.O. BOX 24570 HOUSTON, TX 77229-4570 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE' P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 925249 HOUSTON, TX 77292 INSITUFORM GULF SOUTH 733 NEWHAUS RD. HOUSTON, TX 77061 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: SEPTEMBER 1, 1996 SEPTEMBER 8, 1996 RE U FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA M Agenda Date Requested: October 14, 1996 Requested By: Steve Gillet Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0689 - Solid Waste Truck Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, Sealed bids #0689 for a rear loader/refuse truck were opened and read on September 23, 1996. Bid requests were mailed to ten (10) vendors with eight (8) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Houston Freightliner in the amount of $86,249.00. Staff recommends award of bid for rear loader/refuse truck to Houston Freightliner, low bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $86,249. Funds in the amount of $85,000 were budgeted in the 1996/97 Solid Waste Division Operating Budget. The low bid is $1,249.00 more than the budgeted amount. The budgeted amount was arrived at using the best available information at the time of budget preparation. This unit is necessary to implement the additional garbage crew approved in the 96/97 Solid Waste Operating Budget. Staff recommends the necessary funds be appropriated from the General Fund Contingency to fund this purchase. Action Required by Council: Award bid to Houston Freightliner and appropriate $1,249. from the General Fund Contingency for a total award of $86,249. Availability of Funds: XX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-7072-532-8050 Funds Available: YES NO 4 8 6 Robe Herrera DATE City Manager CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 TO: STEVE GILLETT~PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: SUSAN KELLEY,'-PURCHASING AGENT SUBJ: SEALED BID #0689 - SOLID WASTE TRUCK • Advertised, sealed bids #0689 for a rear loader/refuse truck were opened and read on September 23, 1996. Bid requests were mailed to ten (10) vendors with eight (8) 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 Bidder's List • • BID TABULATION -SOLID WASTE TRUCK VENDOR COST REAR LOADER/REFUSE TRUCK HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER $86,249.00 1997 FL-80 W/LEACH 2R11 LONE STAR TRUCK CENTER $86,499.00 1997 GMC W/PAK MOR R325 HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER $87,099.00 1997 FL-80 W/NEIL 5000 LONE STAR TRUCK CENTER $87,319.00 1997 GMC W/NEIL 5000 BAYOU CITY FORD TRUCK $88,288.00 1997 FORD LT8513 W/LEACH 2R11 OLYMPIC INT'L TRUCKS $88,446.48 1997 INT'L SF2557 W/PAK MOR 325 BAYOU CITY FORD TRUCK $89,140.00 1997 FORD LT8513 W/NEIL 5000 METRO FORD SALES $91,275.00 1997 FORD LT8513 W/PAK MOR R325 • BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0689 - SOLID WASTE TRUCK BAYOU CITY FORD PO BOX 21321 HOUSTON TX 77226 BILL HEARD CHEVROLET PO BOX 530 HOUSTON TX 77487-0530 JOE CAMP FORD 621 HWY 146 SOUTH LA PORTS TX 77571 LONE STAR/WHITE GMC PO BOX 21127 HOUSTON TX 77226 OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL 8900 N LOOP EAST HOUSTON TX 77029 DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT PO BOX 33 CLIFTON TX 76634 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 996 LA PORTS TX 77572-0996 LES MARKS CHEVROLET PO BOX 1119 LA PORTS TX 77572 MCREE FORD INC PO BOX 577 DICKINSON TX 77539 INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL PO BOX 8623 HOUSTON TX 77249 WASTE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT PO BOX 55801 HOUSTON TX 77255 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: SEPTEMBER 8, 1996 SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 RE U FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA M Agenda Date Requested: October 14, 1996 Requested By: Steve Gille Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0688 - Heavy Duty Trucks Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised Sealed Bids #0688 for the purchase of heavy duty trucks were opened and read on September 30, 1996. Bid requests were mailed to seven (7) area dealers with two (2) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications on Item 1 - Cab & Chassis was submitted by Bayou City Ford Truck in the amount of $38,818.00 less the Optional Trade-in Allowance of $1,000. for a total of $37,818.00 Low bid meeting specifications on Item 2 - Dump Truck was submitted by Olympic Truck Sales in the amount of $42,547 less the Optional Trade-in Allowance of $2,500. for a total of $40,047. Low bid meeting specifications on Item 3 - Watertight Dump Truck was submitted by Olympic Truck Sales in the amount of $42,547. less the Optional Trade-in Allowance of $4,000 for a total of $38,547. Low bid meeting specifications on Item 4 - Water Truck was submitted by Bayou City Ford Truck in the amount of $43,720 less the Optional Trade- in Allowance of $1,000 for a total of $42,720. Staff recommends award of bid for Items 1 & 4 to Bayou City Ford Truck, low bidder meeting specifications with acceptance of the Optional Trade-in Allowances. Items 2 & 3 is recommended to be awarded to Olympic Truck Sales, low bidder meeting specifications with acceptance of Optional Trade- in Allowances. Total Cost of the contracts would be $159,132. Funds in the amount of $162,500. were budgeted in the Motor Pool Replacement Fund for these replacements. Action Required by Council: Award Items 1 & 4 to Bayou City Ford Trucks and accept Optional Trade-in Allowance. Award Items 2 & 3 to Olympic Truck Sales and accept Optional Trade-in Allowance. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing XXX Other Motor Pool Replacement Fund Account Number: Various Funds Available: XX YES NO O Rob Herrera DATE City ger • CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM OCTOBER 4, 1996 TO: STEVE GILLETT~ PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENT SUBJ: SEALED BID #0688 - HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS Advertised, sealed bids #0688 for heavy duty trucks were opened and read on September 30, 1996. Bid requests were mailed to seven (7) vendors with two (2) 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 Bidder's List BID TABULATION -HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BAYOU CITY OLYMPIC DESCRIPTION FORD TRUCK TRUCK SALES 1) CAB & CHASSIS /$38,818.00 $38,812.00 OPTIONAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE $1,000.00 $750.00 TOTAL W/TRADE--1N $37,818.00' $38,062..00 2) DUMP TRUCK $42,608.00 $42,547.00 OPTIONAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE $1,500.00 $2,500.00 TOTAL W/TRADE-~IN>~ $41,108.00 $40,047.00 3) DUMP TRUCK -WATERTIGHT $42,608.00 $42,547.00 OPTIONAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE $2,000.00 $4,000.00 TOTAL W/TRAD~-1N $40,608.00- $38,547.00 4) WATER TRUCK ~ $43,720.00 $45,461.07 OPTIONAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE $1,000.00 $1,500.00 <TOTAL WITRADE-~IN $42,720.00 $43,961.07 v BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0688 - HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BAYOU CITY FORD PO BOX 21321 HOUSTON TX 77226 BILL HEARD CHEVROLET PO BOX 530 HOUSTON TX 77487-0530 JOE CAMP FORD 621 HWY 146 SOUTH LA PORTE TX 77571 LONE STAR/WHITE GMC PO BOX 21127 HOUSTON TX 77226 OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL 8900 N LOOP EAST HOUSTON TX 77029 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 SEPTEMBER 22, 1996 LES MARKS CHEVROLET PO BOX 1119 LA PORTE TX 77572 MCREE FORD INC PO BOX 577 DICKINSON TX 77539 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 996 LA PORTE TX 77572-0996