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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Guy Sutherland at 6:00 p.m.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Pro-Tern Guy Sutherland, Councilpersons
Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Dootis Gay, Jack Maxwell
and Jerry Clarke
Members of City Council Absent:
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Assistant City Attorney John
Armstrong, Acting City Secretary Rhonda L. Yockov, City Manager Robert T. Herrera,
Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Director of Finance/ACM Jeff Litchfield, Director of
Planning Guy Rankin, Director of J:>ublic Works \SteY~ Gillett, Police Chief Bobby Powell
Director of Administrative SerVjc~~ .'L.Q'~is. :~,igby,r'~ity Engineer Doug Kneupper, Assistant
Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, Secretary. .to the City Manager Carol Buttler, and
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Secretary to the Assistant City Manager Dana Ybarra
Other Present: Old Highway 146 Committee member Rand Valentin, Planning and Zoning
Commission's Chairman Betty Watters, Mr. Watters, Lou Lawler, Hal Lawler, Spero
Permonis, Bill Scott and severai La Porte Citizens'
2. lNVOCATION - REV. ALAN NEEL - LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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Reverend Alan Neel delivered the invocation.
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3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING M-A-Y-l9;~1997.
Motion was made by Counciloerson McLaughlin to approve the minutes of June 23. 1997. as
Dresented. Seconded by Council person Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Council persons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Guy Sutherland . . .
Nays: None
4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
Gary Werstal of G & P Oftice Furniture, 212 West Main La Porte, addressed Council
concerning the water and sewage installation to the new G & P Office building located on
South Highway 146. According to Mr. WerstaJ a delay has prevented the company from
moving into the new building.
Mr. Herrera responded to Mr. Werstal that it would be best to visit with a staff member of the
planning department and then if necessary to visit with himself to resolve this dilemma.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 2
Bill Scott 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, addressed Council concerning the following
issues:
Letters written to Council concerning lawsuits.
Pending open records request since 1993 concerning the feed lot by his home.
Concerns that his open records request are not being met and dealt with properly.
Plans for taking the City of La Porte to District Court for the removal of Assistant City
Attorney John Armstrong.
Mr. Scott also presented a letter to Council referencing the above concerns.
Spero Pomonis 218 Bay Colony Circle, La Porte, addressed Council concerning the following
issues:
Spot zoning within the City.
Councils disinterest with spot zoning
Concerns about the citizens that Council appoints to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Pomonis invited Council to speak with him in greater detail on these issues.
s. CONSIDER APPROV AL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
APPOINTING A CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR A TERM
COMMENCING JULY 7,1997, AND UNTIL HER SUCCESSOR SHALL HAVE BEEN
DULY APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED (Ord. 97-2180) - R. Herrera
City Manager Robert T. Herrera addressed Council with his recommendation to appoint
Martha A. Gillett as the new City Secretary for the City of La Porte.
Assistant City Attorney read - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A CITY SECRETARY OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 7,1997, AND UNTIL
HER SUCCESSOR SHALL HA VE BEEN DULY APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Council person Gay to approve ordinance 97-2 t 80 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Council person Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
New City Secretary Martha A. Gillett addressed Council that she is honored to be joining the
City of La Porte and to serve the Council and Citizens of La Porte.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 3
6. CONSIDER APPROV AL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION (Ord. 97-2181) - K. Askins
Assistant City Attorney read - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
CITYOF LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF. APPOINTING HAROLD LAWLER AS THE DISTRICT 4
REPRESENTATIVE.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Gay to approve ordinance 97-2181 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Council person Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0
nays.
Ayes: CounciJpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
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7. CONSI.DER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
VACATING, ABANDONING ANi> CLOSING THE STREET IN BWCKS 1177 & 1178,
AND CLOSING THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SOUTH 171'11 STREET, TOWN OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY (Ord. 97-21.82) - G. Runkin
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City Engineer Doug Kneupper reviewed the summary and recommendation to consider
approval of an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon the right-of-way of South 17th Street
between Blocks 1177 &1178, Town of La Porte.
Councilman Porter was concerned about the price of the property and the process the City uses
to derive at the price of property. Councilman Maxwell wanted c1aritication of the location of
the property. City Manager Robert T. Herrera stated that the procedure the City follows to
derive at the price of City property is ten years old and are reviewing the process of the
appraisals from Harris County. Councilman Gay commented that Harris County Appraisal
District would have to review at the City as a whole.
Assistant City Attorney read - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND
CLOSING A PORTION OF THE SOUTH 17TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, TOWN OF
LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Council person Clarke to approve ordinance 97-2182 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried 8 ayes, 0
nays.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 4
Ayes: Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OF LA PORTE AND B-S
CONSTRUCTION, INC, FOR THE REPAIRS AT THE LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU
W ASTEW ATER TREATMENT PLANT; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED
$46,043.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT (Ord. 97-2(83) - S. Gillett
Public Works Director Steve Gillett reviewed the summary and recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with B-5 Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$46,043.00, with the remaining $1,957.00 for contingency.
Assistant City Attorney read - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND B-5 CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
FOR REPAIRS AT THE UTILE CEDAR BAYOU W ASTEW A TER TREA TMENT;
APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $46,043.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to anprove ordinance 97-2183 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
9. CONSIDER APPROV AL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND DAVID
WIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATERLINE
REPLACEMENTS; APPROPRILATING NOT TO EXCEED $216,960.20 TO FUND
SAID CONTRACT (Ord. 97-2184) - S. Gillett
Public Works Director Steve Gillett reviewed the summary and recommendation to authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with David Wight Construction in the amount of
$2 I 6,960.00, and appropriate $102,460 from the Utility CIP Fund working capital balance to
complete three waterline replacement projects.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 5
Assistant City Attorney read - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND DA VID WIGHT
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATERLINE
REPLACEMENTS; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $216,260.20 TO FUND SAID
CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Council person Clarke to approve an Ordinance 97-2184 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0
nays.
Ayes: Council persons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
10. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO
REVIEW CURRENT SIGN REGULATIONS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION
TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE USE, THE PLACEMENT, AND THE
PERMIITING OF TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS, ON WEEKENDS, WITIDN
THE CITY OF LA PORTE. RETURN WITH A RECOMMENDATION WITHIN 3
MONTHS - R. Herrera
City Manager Robert T. Herrera addressed Council requesting guidance on the issue of
temporary advertising signs. Mr. Herrera stated that his impression after visiting with Mayor
Malone and Council that this issue should be sent back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission with direction from Council.
Motion was made by Council person Clarke to direct the City Manal!er to draft a letter to the
Planning and Zoning Commission authorizing them to research the sil!n ordinance. Seconded
by Council person Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE A CHANGE IN SIGNATURES FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION LICENSE PLATES (Res. 97-04) - R. Yockov
Acting City Secretary Rhonda Yockov reviewed the summary and recommendation for Council
to approve a resolution authorizing the positions of City Secretary and Assistant City Secretary to sign
for Special License Plates through the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 6
Motion was made by Councilperson Ebow to aporove Resolution 97-04 as read by the
Assistant City Attorney. Seconded by Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and
Mayor Pro-Tern Sutherland
Nays: None
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A.
B.
C.
BUDGET CALENDAR
RESPONSE TO MR. SCOTI
APPRECIATION TO ACTING CITY SECRETARY AND WELCOME
NEW CITY SECRETARY
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported on the above referenced items.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS
LA W, CHAPTER 551.07:1 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATIORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING
REAL PROPERTY, DEUBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR
DONATION, PERSONNEL MATIERS, CONFERENCE WITH EM.PLOYEES,
DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS
DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION)
A. SECTION 551.074 (PERSONNEL)
MEET WITH CITY MANAGER REGARDING A PERSONNEL MATIER.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISIONS,
AND COMMITTEES
Council retired into executive session at 7:26 p.m. under A) Section 551.074 (personnel) and
B) Section 551.072 (Real Property). Council returned to the table at 8:38 p.m.
:14. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There were no considerations for this item.
15. COUNCIL ACTION
Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke, Mayor Pro-Tern
Sutherland brought items to Council's attention.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
June 23, 1997, Page 7
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at
8:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Acting City Secretary
Passed and Approved on this 14th
Day ofJuly, 1997
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Mayor Normal L. Malone
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
June 19, 1997
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Councilmembers:
It is my recommendation that Martha A. Gillett be appointed City Secretary for the City of
La Porte. I ask for your favorable consideration in the appointment of this key official.
Ms. Gillett brings with her a working wealth of diversified management experience within the
public sector. I believe her well-rounded background will be an asset to our organization. I have
confidence in her abilities. Her resume is attached for your study.
Sincerely,
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: June 23. 1997
Requested By: Guv Rankin ~ Department: Plannina
Report Resolution X Ordinance
Exhibits:
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Ordinance
Area Map
SUMMARY 81 RECOMMfNDA ,.I~
The City has been petitioned by Mr. Stuart Haynsworth (owner of the south 140.25' of Blocks
1177 & 1178) and Mr. Eddie Gray (owner of the north 259.75' of Blocks 1177 & 1178) to
close the right-of-way of South 17th Street between blocks 1177 & 1178, Town of La Porte
for future development. The Planning and Public Works, Departments have reviewed this
request and have determined that the City has no imm~diate or future plans to utilize the right-
of-way in question. Staff has solicited comments and received letters of no objection from
each of its franchised utilities companies.
In accordance with Chapter 21, Section 21-28 of the Code of Ordinances, the fair market
value of the south 140.25' of the S. 17th St. Right-of-Way has been determined to be
$0.4375 per square foot. Additionally, the value of the north 259.75' has been determined
to be $0.51 66 per square foot. This process utilizes the average HCAD appraised value of
adjacent, comparible properties ($0.25 and $0.2952 respectively) and multiplies by a factor
of 1.75. The right-of-way to be closed contains 24,000 square feet (8,415 s.f. on the south
side + 15,585 s.f. on the north side) resulting in a total payment of $11,732.77 which has
subsequently been received by the City.
Recommendation
Staff recommends vacating, closing, and abandoning of the South 17th St. Right-of-Way for
future development of the property.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval of an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon the right-of-way of South
17th Street between Blocks 1177 & 1178, Town of La Porte.
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number:
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: YES
NO
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Cily of La Porte
Street and Alley Closing Application
Page 10/2
1, Eddip V GrAy Trn""",,,, theunder.rignedownerofNoTrh ?';Q 7'; f",,,,,. nf Rln,,1t 1177
and the Ndrth:"259.75 feet of Block 1178 in thp Jnhn!'lnn HlInrPT Snrv",y
(Lcpl Descriplion) the abt:M described real property located within the City of La Porte, TalIS, hereby requuI (J1Id make application
under the lurns of Article 111 Vacatin& Ab(J1ldoning (J1Id Closing Streets (J1Id Alll!)'s, Section 21.24, d. seg" Code of Otdin(J1lcu of
the City 0/ La Porte, for M2Calin& ab(J1ldoning (J1Id closing of the following Streets (J1Id/or Alleys:
Ducription 0/ Streets/Alleys
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(attach other sheets if necusary)
To make one continuou's pipcp of prnpPTty
For IZ1I app1icatiDn to 1M ~ all o/IM jJllowing must 1M submilled willi 1M IlJ1pliCl1tiorL
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A statement by the applic(J1l1 of the reason for the requut.
A statement MGiving any per.ronal claims for damages against the City and further agreeing to sm~ till" hdld harmlus
the City from any other clainu thal may arise against the City in vacatin& ab(J1ldoning (J1Id closing ImY stn.; or alley
or portion thereof (Exhibit A).
A plOI plan, showing the street or aliI!)' sought to be 'ucale,;4 ab(J1ldoned (J1Id close,;4 or portion thereof, by a licensed
TalIS public sunoeyor, dmwn to a scale of not less than on. inch equals fifty (50) feel. The Qry Engineer, or his
duignee, may MGiw this requirement where, In his sole detemlination, a recorded pial conlalns sufficienl mde/lCe
to delermine legal description and an:a of property sought to be 'lQcated, abandoned and Closed.
PlOOf of OwntU'Ship
. .An opinion letter by a duly licensed TalIS attomey that the applic(J1lt has good fee simple title to the property
adjacent and contiguous to the street or alley, or portion thereof, soughl to be closed.
. Original or photo copies of the recorded inslnlment vesling fee simple title to applicanl.
i · Original or photo copy of the owner's title policy issued by a title inSU1flllce company doing business in
~ Harris Coun"" TalIS, guaranteeing the title to the applicanfs adjacent property.
D ~ JYiitten consent of all other per.rons owning any property adjacent to such street or alley with a MGi"~r of claims for
damages (Exhibil B) and plOOf of owner.rhip, as hereinabO\.'t! described. '
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A $100 cashiers chedc payable to the City in payment of the application fee.
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P. O. Box 638 (713) 422-3677
Addrcss Telephone Number
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Street and Alley Closing Appliaztion
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value.
D City Attorney prepares ordinance with any necessary restrictions or performance standards.
D City Council considers street and alley closing ordinance.
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Recommended Action
City Council Action
Ordinance No.
Date
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If approved by Counci~ a certified copy of the ordinance vacating, abandoning and closing the street
or alley is furnished to applicant for recording in the Harris County Deed Records (Exhibit C).
HeAD notified of passage of ordinance, with request to place property on tax rolls (Exhibit D)
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~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA~
Agenda Date Requested: June ~~~997
Requested By: S. Gillett ~ Department:
Report Resolution
Public Works
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 97-
Engineer's Recommendation
Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Flow Splitter Chamber at the Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment
Plant is scheduled for repairs due to hydrogen sulfide deterioration to the
concrete walls and roof. Carter & Burgess (Engineer) was retained to
determine the cause of the damage and to design repairs to halt corrosion
and prevent future events. A total of $64,000 was budgeted for the repair
in the utility CIP Fund. A total of $16,000 is authorized for engineering,
testing, inspection and construction administration, leaving a total of
$48,000 for construction.
Bids were received on June 12, 1997 from two (2) bidders. Low bid was
received from B-5 Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,043.00. This
firm has extensive experience with rehabilitation of concrete structures in
the City of Houston. It is recmmended tha~ the contract be awarded to B-5
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,043.00, with the remaining
$1,957.00 authorized for a contingency.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 97- authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract with B-5 Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $46,043.00, with the remaining $1,957.00 for contingency.
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 003-9890-741-1100
Funds Available: -2QLYES
NO
ApDroved for city Council Agenda
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City Manager
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SENT BY:CARTER & BURGESS
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June 16, 1997
Mr. Steve Gillett
Ci1ly of La Porte
IP 0 Box 1115
la Porte. Texas 77572
Re: Bid Tabulation and Recommendation of Award
for the Flow Splitting Stn.acture Rehabilitation
!Dear Mr. Gillett:
lBids for construction of the referenced project were received at 2:00 PM, Juns t2, 1997.
8-5 Construction Company. Inc. and Peltier IBrothers Construction, Inc. were ~hEil col11tracting
firms that submitted bids on this project.
A copy of the bid tabulation is attached for your USG.
The bidding documents of the bidders were examined and found to be in OroSf_
We have also reviewed I'9ferences for B-5 COnstruction and based on our Inves11lgatlon, we
recommend awarding a contract to the low bidder, 8-5 Construction, Inc.. for fa ftotsl bid
amount of $46,043.00.
if you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to ceiL
Sincerely.
CARTER & BURGESS, INC.
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Project Manager
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Agenda Date Requested: June 23. 1997
Requested By: s. Gillett ~~ Department:
Report Resolution
Public Works
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 97-
Engineer,s Recommendation
Bid Tabulation
The 1996-97 utility capital Improvement Fund includes three (3) waterline
replacement projects - 2100 feet of 8" waterline and sidewalk on Old
Orchard, 200 feet of 8" waterline along North 16th street at F101 Harris
County Flood Control ditch, and 100 feet of 8" waterline across West Main
at 16th street. The Project Engineer, Claunch & Miller, was authorized to
design the Project by Council on December 16, 1996.
Five (5) bids were received on May 26, 1997. Attached is a bid tabulation.
Low bid was received from David Wight Construction in the amount of
$216,960.20. The Base Bid total was $189,859.20, and the Supplemental
Items totaled $27,101.
The original budget for this Project was $135,000. During negotiations
with the Engineer, it became apparent that the Project was underfunded, and
Council was informed that the cost could exceed $200,000 for construction
and engineering. The authorized amount for engineering approved on
December 16, 1996, together with legal and legal advertisement, totals
$20,500, leaving a total of $114,500 available for the Project. An
additional $102,460.00 is needed.
The additional funds needed are available in the working capital balance of
the utility CIP Fund. No contingency is recommended as the Supplemental
Items should cover any needed additional work.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 97- authorizinq the
City Manager to execute a contract with David Wight Construction in the
amount of $216,960.20, and appropriate $102,460 from the utility CIP Fund
working capital balance.
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 003-9890-745-1100
ADDroved for citv Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
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Interoffice Memorandum
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To:
obert T. Herrera, City Manager
Date:
Jeff Litchfield, Director of Finance/ACM
From:
une 18,1997
Subject:
Status of Utility Capital Improvement Fund
I have reviewed the Financial position of the Utility Capital Improvement Fund (Fund
003) as of May 31, 1997 and can report the following:
Revenues for fiscal year 95-96 were $33,883 over the budget estimate;
Expenses for fiscal year 96-96 were $57,431 under the budget estimate; and
Revenues for fiscal year 96-97 are currently projected to be $30,000 over the
budget estimate.
These three items total to a positive variance of $121,314.
With this in mind, it is my opinion that the appropriation of $102,460 in additional
funding for the waterline replacement project will not have a negative impact on the
financial condition of the Fund.
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CLAUNCH & MILLER, INC.
Engineering Consultants
June 3, 1997
Mr. Steve Gillette
Director of Public Works
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
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JUN - 4 1997
PUBLIC WORKS
RE: Engineering Services for Waterline Improvements
'on Old Orchard, Spencer Hwy & 161h, and 161h and FlOl Ditch
Dear Mr. Gillette:
On May 26, 1997, bids were received on the above referenced project at the City Hall of La Porte
at 2:00 p.m. Bids were opened and read in public. Five (5) bids were received on the project.
All bids were tabulated and reviewed. The following is a summary of our bid evaluation:
Bidder
Lowest:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
David Wight Construction
Fuqua General Contractors
McLat Construction, Inc.
Construction Design Consultants
Kinsel Industries
Bid Amount
$216,960.20
$240,076.00
$247,980.00
$250,905.83
$290,418.00
The difference between the low bidder and the second low bidder was $23,115.80. A copy of the
bid tabulation is attached.
David Wight Construction has performed very well on several projects over the past few years. In
view of this, David Wight Construction appears to be a responsible firm that is capable of
performing the specified work in a satisfactory manner. For this reason, we recommend that the City
of La Porte award the Waterline Improvements Project to David Wight Construction for the amount
of $216,960.20.
Sincerely,
CLAUNCH & MILLER, INe.
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~ames E. Thompson, P.E. ,
Senior Project Manager
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3701 Kirby Drive. Suite 860. Houston, Texas 77098. (713) 524-7113
Bidder No.5
Bidder NO.4
Bidder No.3
Bidder No, 2
Bidder No,
Bid Tabulation
La Porte Waterline Replacement Project
CMI Job No. 96048
May 28, 1997
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ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT APPROX, UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL
NO. QUAN. PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
1 8" PVC Open Cut L.F. 2,224 $34.90 $77,617,60 $25,00 $55,600.00 $22,25 $49,484.00 $24,95 $55,488.80 $42.00 $93,408.00
2 8" PVC Auger L.F, 60 $37.00 $2,220,00 $50.00 $3,000.00 $60.00 $3.600.00 $30.00 $1.800.00 $43,00 $2,580.00
3 8" PVC Open Cut @ Ditch L.F, 220 $50,40 $11,088,00 $105.00 $23,100.00 $45,00 $9,900.00 $83.78 $18,431.60 $142.00 $31,240.00
4 6" PVC Open Cut L.F. 40 $30.30 $1,212.00 $50.00 $2,000.00 $21.25 $850.00 $19.69 $787.60 $34,00 $1,360.00
5 8" Gate Valve & Box EA, 3 $632.00 $1,896,00 $550,00 $1,650.00 $500.00 $1,500,00 $734.40 $2,203.20 $300.00 $900,00
6 6" Gate Valve & Box EA. 5 $420.00 ' $2,100,00 $400,00 $2,000,00 $450,00 $2,250,00 $550,76 $2.753.80 $250.00 $1,250,00
7 12" x 8" Tapping Sleeve & Valve EA. 1 $1.802.00 $1.802,00 $2,000,00 $2,000,00 $5,000,00 $5,000,00 $2,188,20 $2,188,20 $5,000,00 $5,000,00
8 8" x 8" Tapping Sleeve & Valve EA. 1 $1,888.00 $1,888,00 $1,600,00 $1,600,00 $4,000,00 $4,000,00 $2,128,20 $2,128.20 $3,500,00 $3,500,00
9 New Fire Hydrants EA. 5 $1.301.00 $6,505.00 $1,900,00 $9,500,00 $2,000.00 $10,000,00 $1,620,00 $8,100.00 $750,00 $3,750.00
10 Remove Existing Fire Hydrants EA. 3 $65.00 $195.00 $500.00 $1,500,00 $1,500,00 $4.500,00 $420,00 $1,260,00 $400,00 $1,200,00
11 Remove Existing Valves EA. 4 $55,00 $220,00 $400,00 $1,600,00 $1,000,00 $4,000,00 $287,50 $1,150.00 $50,00 $200,00
12 8" Connection EA. 4 $432.00 $1,728.00 $1,000.00 $4,000,00 $2.000.00 $8,000,00 $690,00 $2,760,00 $1,500,00 $6,000,00
13 6" Connection EA. 1 $422,00 $422,00 $750.00 $750,00 $1,800,00 $1,800,00 $637,39 $637.39 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
14 Service Reconnection, Long or EA, 49 $325.00 $15,925.00 $500.00 $24,500,00 $450.00 $22,050.00 $398.40 $19,521,60 $350,00 $17,150,00
Short
15 8" Cut and Plug fA. 6 $469.00 $2.814,00 $500.00 $3,000,00 $1,500,00 $9,000,00 $300.00 $1,800.00 $1,560.00 $9.360,00
16 6" Cut and Plug EA. 1 $469.00 $469.00 $400.00 $400,00 $1,500,00 $1,500,00 $300.00 $300.00 $1,000.00 $1,000,00
17 8" Temporary Plugs EA. 1 $629.00 $629.00 $250.00 $250,00 $2,000,00 $2,000,00 $480,00 $480,00 $50,00 $50,00
18 6" Temporary Plugs EA. 1 $629.00 $629.00 $200.00 $200,00 $2,000,00 $2.000,00 $480.00 $480.00 $40.00 $40.00
19 16" Steel Casing for 8" Water L.F. 98 $76,00 $7,448,00 $25.00 $2.450,00 $100,00 $9,800,00 $356.94 $34,980.12 $200,00 $19,600,00
Line
20 4" Concrete Driveway Removal S,F, 4,744 $3.90 $18.501,60 $5.00 $23,720.00 $5.00 $23,720.00 $4.30 $20,399.20 $6,00 $28,464.00
& Replacement
21 Trench Safety System L.F, 2.378 $2.00 $4,756.00 $2.00 $4,756,00 $2,00 $4,756,00 $3.00 $7,134.00 $2,00 $4,756,00
22 New Sidewalk S.F, 7,260 $3,90 $28,314,00 $5,00 $36,300,00 $4,50 $32,670.00 $4,30 $31,218,00 $4,25 $30,855.00
23 72' x 4' - 4" Concrete Cap @ L.S. 1 $1,480,00 $1.480.00 $2,000.00 $2.000,00 $5,000,00 $5.000.00 $1,800,00 $1,800,00 $1,600.00 $1.600.00
Ditch Crossina
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS:
Extra 8" PVC C-900 Water Line $34,90 $3,490,00 $25,00 $2,500,00 $22,25 $2,225,00 $2.220,00 $42.00 $4,200.00
24 Ooen Cut L.F. 100 $22,20
Contractor. Contractor.
Construction Design Consultants Kinsel Industries
Contractor. Contractor.
Fuqua General Contractors McLat Construction, Inc,
Contractor:
David Wight Construction
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Bidder No, 5
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ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT APPROX. UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL
NO. QUAN, PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
25 Extra Cut & Plug Existing Water EA. 5 $50.00 $250,00 $400.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 $2,500.00 $30p.00 $1,500.00 $50.00 $250.00
Main
Extra 6" PVC C-900 Water Une L.F. 20 $30.30 $606,00 $50.00 $1,000.00 $21.25 $19.69
26 Ooen Cut $425.00 $393.80 $34.00 $680.00
27 Extra Removal & Replacement S,F, 200 $3.50 $700,00 $5,00 $1,000,00 $3,50 $700,00 $4.30 $860,00 $3,50 $700,00
of Sidewalk
Extra Removal & Replace of 4" S.F. 1,200 $3.50 $4.200.00 $5,00 $6,000,00 $5,00 $6,000.00 $4,30 $5,160.00 $3.50 $4,200,00
28 Concrete Driveway
29 Extra Blocking Sodding S.Y. 100 $3.00 $300.00 $5.00 $500.00 $3.00 $300.00 $3.84 $384.00 $3.00 $300.00
30 Extra Fire Hydrant EA. 1 $1.301,00 $1,301,00 $1,900,00 $1,900.00 $2,000,00 $2,000,00 $1,620.00 $1,620,00 $750.00 $750,00
31 Extra Service Connections EA 2 $325.00 $650.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $450.00 $900.00 $398,40 $796.80 $350.00 $700,00
32 Extra 6" Gate Valve & Box EA, 2 $420.00 $840.00 $400.00 $800.00 $450,00 $900.00 $550,76 $1,101.52 $250,00 $500,00
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33 Extra 8" Gate Valve & Box EA. 2 $632.00 $1,264,00 $550,00 $1,100,00 $500.00 $1.000,00 $734.50 "..,;.'-"",.., X '<~':<'< $300.00 $600.00
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34 Extra Longside Water Service EA 5 $420,00 $2.100.00 $600,00 $3,000,00 $450,00 $2,250.00 $458.40 $2,292,00 $375,00 $1,875,00
35 Well Pointing System L.F, 100 $50.00 $5,000.00 $50,00 $5,000.00 $50.00 $5,000.00 $69.00 $6,900.00 $50.00 $5,000,00
36 Wet Condition Bedding L.F, 220 $20.00 $4,400.00 $20,00 $4,400.00 $20,00 $4,400.00 $27.30 $6,006.00 $20.00 $4,400,00
37 Select Backfill C.Y. 100 $20,00 $2,000,00 $40,00 $4,000,00 $20,00 $2,000,00 $24,00 $2,400,00 $20,00 $2,000,00
Bidder No.4
Contractor: Contractor:
Construction Design Consultants Kinsel Industries
Bidder No.2
Contractor: Contractor:
Fuqua General Contractors McLat Construction, Inc.
Bidder No.3
Bidder No,
Contractor:
David Wight Construction
Bid Tabulation
La Porte Waterline Replacement Project
CMI Job No. 96048
1997
May 28,
$290,418.00
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$240,076.00 $247,980.00 "' .. ... ..
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MATHEMATICAL ERROR CORRECTED BY ENGINEER
$216,960.20
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June 9, 1997
To: Bob Herrera
City, Mer
From: Norma ne
Mayor .
During Monday Night Council Meeting Council was asked if they
wanted P&Z to review Sign Ordinance #10-1006. I would like for P&Z
to review the sign regulations . Additionally I offer the following
comments: '
1. Consider a temporary change which would be in affect until the
end of this calendar year. During this time I would recommend
that the Zoning committee and/or your Staff consider a
recommendation to remedy this situation for the betterment of
all concerned.
2. Require companies to seek permitting of signs for a limited
size, place, time and date.
A. signs should be a size of approximately 2.5 X 2.5.
b. Signs would be placed at strategic places.
c. Time of display should be limited as to hour and days.
Recommendation of sign placement:
Fairmont and Luella
Fairmont and Underwood
Underwood and 225
Underwood and North L
Spencer and North L
Highway 146 and Weems
Hwy 146 and McCabe
Broadway and Weems
Broadway and McCabe
Spencer and Underwood
Spencer and Driftwood
Bay Area Blvd and Fairmont
I would recommend that we not place signs at a location (such as
Spencer and Underwood and Spencer and Luella) which has a business
on each corner which may interfere with local traffic or take away
from the business on that location, ie Spencer and Underwood which
has, Walgreens, Angels, A Strip center and A large Strip 'Center
covering all corners.
cc: Guy Rankin
Director of Planning
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITE'
Agenda Date Requested: June 18. 1997
Requested By: Rhonda Yockov Department: City Secretwy's Office
_ Report X Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Resolution 97-04
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Secretary's Office issues special license plates obtained through the Texas Department of Transportation that
are used by the Police Department. Tx DoT requires a Resolution approved by City Council to appoint a person or
position to sign for these license plates. The City currently has a Resolution appointing Sue Lenes as the only
authorized signer. I have confirmed with Tx DoT that we may authorize a position instead of a person therefore, a new
Resolution would not be required in the event of personnel changes.
Action Required by Council: Approve aJi resolution authorizing the positions of City Secretary and Assistant City
Secretary to sign for Special License Plates through the Texas Department of Transportation..
Availability of Funds:
General Fund WaterlWastewater
_ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:
NA
Funds Available: YES NO
ADDroved for City Council A2enda
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City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-04
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte Police Department Personnel often performs official duties
requiring the use of unmarked cars; and
WHEREAS, the unmarking of said cars is made at the discretion of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Section 1. That the vehicles used by La Porte Police Department are exempt under
V.C.S. 6701m-2 when used in the performance of official duties.
Section 2.
Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of La Porte requests
the Texas Department of Transportation to issue regular plates upon proper application.
Section 3.
Be it further resolved that the position authorized to sign forms required for
such registration applications are the City Secretary and Assistant City Secretary of the City of
La Porte.
Section 4.
This resolution shall be in effect from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of June, 1997.
CITY OF LA PORTE /
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ATTEST:
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Rhonda L. Yockov, A ting City Secretary Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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1997-98 BUDGET CALENDAR
Activity
Activity
Date
Date
Proposed budgets to City Manager
6/30
6/30
to
7/11
forms distribution
related budget forms to
nitial planning discussion and
Divisions turn in personnel
Human Resources
5/01
2
5/1
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City Manager review with divisions
Goals, objectives and performance indicator
updates submitted to Finance
7/17
Divisions turn in operating capital requests to
Finance
5/23
7/21
to
7/25
Finance returns personnel related budgets,
pre-determined budgets, & divisional detail sheets
to divisions
6/11
reviews with divisions
Final
5/27
to
6/02
revenue estimates prepared
Fina
7/31
requests
operating capital
review of
Finance
Budget review completed by City Manager
8/01
revenue estimates prepared
Preliminary
6/04
proposed budget
City Manager sends City Counc
8/12
8/18
to
8/22
Proposed budgets to Finance Department
6/23
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with City Counci
workshops budget
City Manager
6/16
to
6/20
requests
operating capital
City Manager review of
997
11
City Council adopts budget
Revised June
9/08
Budget review completed by Finance Department
6/30