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ORIGiNAL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 27, 1997
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, Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Bob McLaughlin, Alton
Porter, Deotis Gay, and Jerry Clarke.
Members of Council Absent: Councilperson Jack Maxwell.
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager
Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Jeff Litchfield, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Police Chief Bobby
Powell, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, City Secretary Martha Gillett,
Planning Director Guy Rankin, Director of Administrative Services Louis
Rigby, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, City Engineer Doug
Kneupper, Assistant Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, City Manager's
Secretary Carol Buttler.
Others Present: Spero Pomonis, Lou Lawler, Ramona Gatsberry, Fred
Thompson, Dr. Bobby Worsham, Boyscouts Nelson Carter and Daniel
Armstrong, and a number of La Porte Citizens.
2. INVOCATION - DR. BOBBYE WORSHAM - SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH.
Dr. Bobbye Worsham delivered the invocation.
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR
MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OCTOBER 20,1997.
Motion was made by COllncilperson Sutherland to approve the minutes of
October 20. 1997 as presented. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion
carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sut.herland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clarke, and Mayor Norman Malone.
Nays: None
4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND
CITIZENS AND TAXPA YERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL.
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There were no citizens wishing to address City Council.
5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEM.ENT
WITH SUMM_ER WINDS, LLC, JOSEPH G. DOW, PRESIDENT AND
EARL W. WILBURN, SECRETARY ACCORDING TO THE
RECOM-MENDATION SET FORTH IN TI'IIS AGREEMENT - G. Rankin
Planning Director Guy Rankin presented summary and recommendation to City
Council. Mr. Rankin recommended City Council approve the City entering into
a Development Agreement which is required before the Final Plat approval for
Summer Winds, Section I. The Agreement stipulates that the Developer is to
construct approximately 100 feet of Caniff Road, which will be concrete with
curbs and gutters. The Agreement also stipulates that the Developer is required
to make an additional payment to the City before the approval of Summer
Winds, Section 2. In addition, Mr. Rankin addressed Council questions.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter for the City Manager to be
authorized to execute a Development Agreement with Summer Winds. LLC.
Joseph G. Dow. President and Earl W. Wilburn. Secretary according to the
recommendation set forth in this request. Second by Councilperson Sutherland.
The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None
6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO FILE
A .JOINT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT WITI-f THE CRIMINAL
.JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE HARRIS
COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME AND NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (Res.
97-10) - B. Powell
Police Chief Bobby Powell presented summary and recommendation to Council.
Chief Powell advised Council the Police Department has been in the Task Force
since 1989 and brings this Resolution to Council each year. Questions by City
Council were addressed by Chief Powell.
Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 97-10 - A RESOLUTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE THE PARTICIPATION
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IN A JOINT GRANT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR FUNDING THE HARRIS COUNTY ORGANIZED
CRIME AND NARCOTICS TASK FORCE.
Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to approve Resolution 97-10 as
read by the Assistant City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The
motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None
7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF LA PORTE
EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR UPCOMING HARRIS COUNTY BOND
ELECTION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (Res. 97-11) - R. T.
Herrera
City Manager Robert T. Herrera presented summary and recommendation to
City Council.
Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: RESOLUTION 97-11 - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE UPCOMING HARRIS COUNTY
BOND ELECTION FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Resolution 97-11 as read
by the Assistant City Attorney. Second by COllncilperson Ebow. The motion
carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: COllncilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughli.n, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None
8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE
AND AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR
THE YEAR 1998 (Res. 97-12) - R. T. Herrera
Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 97-12 - A RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE YEAR OF 1998.
Motion was made by COllncilperson Clarke to reappoint Councilperson
Sutherland as Representative to serve on Board of Directors of the Houston-
Galveston Area Council for the Year 1998. Second by Councilperson Gay.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None
Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to reappoint Council person Clarke as
Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Board of Directors for 1998.
Second by Council person Ebow. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None
9. CONSIDER APPROVING PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED
FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FROMPRINTRAK INK. -
B. Powell
Police Chief Bobby Powell presented summary and recommendation to
City Council. Chief Powell informed Council the purchase of this system would
make the City compatible with Harris County and other police agencies.
PrinTrack is the single-source vendor of all components of the livescan solution,
including the AFIS interface. In addition, Chief Powell answered Council
questions.
Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve the purchase of an
automated fingerprint identification system from PrinTrak Inc. Second by
Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Council persons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Clark and Malone.
Nays: None ,
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Robert T. Herrera recognized COllncilperson Sutherland for his
efforts through H.G.A.C. He informed Council a dinner has been scheduled for
Council and City staff on Thursday evening of the T.M.L. Conference. Lastly,
he advised Council that Judge Eckels will be in our precinct and having a
meeting Wednesday, November 5, 1997 in the Court Room of Molly Manness
at 7:00 p.m., and urged Council to attend.
11. COUNCIL ACT.ION
Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, and Gay brought items to
Counci I' s attention.
12. 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, DELIBERAT.ION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY,
DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION,
PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES
DELlBERATTON REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR
EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER
WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION)
13. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSlnERED
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
There were no items for an executive session, therefore none was held.
14. ADJOURNM"ENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:50 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Secretary
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Passed and approved on this 27U\ day of October, 1997
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 27, 1997
Requested By: Guy Rankin (1)<.. 'X..
Department: Planning
Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Development Agreement with Exhibits
Summary Be Recommendation
Summary:
The Preliminary Plat for Summer Winds, Section One was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission on July 17, 1997. Section 5.01 of the Development Ordinance states that "partial or
half-streets may be provided where the Commission feels that a street should be located on a
property line." The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recognize that development of
the proposed subdivision (and eventually the commercial zone to the south) will create demand
for CaniffRoad. Therefore, a specific condition of the Preliminary Plat approval was that City
Council approve an Agreement that established the amount of participation by the Developer for
the construction of a portion of Caniff Road. Also, it is the City's policy that all developer
agreements be approved by City Council.
Attached is a tabulation of estimated construction costs for Caniff Road. The estimate provides
for the initial 100 feet of the road from Underwood to be concrete with curbs and gutters. The
remainder of the road, terminating into Pecan Crossing, would be constructed of flexible base
and asphalt with open ditches.
The assumption that guided the preparation of this Agreement is that the City will pay for one-
half of the cost of improvements and the Developer is required to participate in the other one-
half of the cost of improvements where the Developer has frontage on Caniff Road. Caniff Road
is approximately 1700 feet in length and the Developer has approximately 2,150 feet of frontage.
Other owners of property to the south are two churches. Only a portion of the churches'
properties are considered developed and covered by a site plan on file with the City.
(See Development Agreement, Exhibit "A")
The calculation for the Developer's participation is as follows:
o The total cost of the project is estimated .
o One-half on the total is the City's responsibility
o The remaining half is divided by the total frontage of all properties
to obtain a per foot cost $79,893/ 3400ft = $23.50 per foot
o Multiply the Developer's frontage by the per foot cost $23.50*2,150 = 550,520.57
$159,786
$ 79,893
Since the General Plan for Summer Winds indicates two phases, the Agreement provides for the
Developer to divide his participation to the City. The Developer has requested that the initial
participation be the actual construction of the first 100 feet of Caniff Road which is designated to
be 32 feet wide concrete with curbs and gutters. This is estimated to cost $24,880. The second
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and remaining participation of $25,640.57 to the City will occur before the Developer receives
approval for the Final Plat of Summer Winds, Section 2. Development of any portion of the
commercial tracts to the south of Can iff Road will require the access from CaniffRoad to be
restricted to the concrete portion of Caniff Road.
Council should be aware the Developer's request to build the 100' concrete section in lieu of cash
participation will result in a road section that will not immediately serve any developed
properties. As discussed at the October 20, 1997 workshop, the City will need to decide later on
a funding mechanism to complete Caniff Road. Please note that this agreement does not place
the City under any obligations to complete the road within a specified time.
Recommendation:
After considering the various factors, staff recommends entering into a Development Agreement
which is required before the Final Plat approval for Summer Winds, Section 1. The Agreement
stipulates that the Developer is to construct approximately 100 feet of Can iff Road which will be
concrete with curbs and gutters. The Agreement also stipulates that the Developer is required to
make an additional payment to the City before the approval of Summer Winds, Section 2.
Action Required by Council:
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Summer
Winds, LLC, Joseph G. Dow, President and Earl W. Wilburn, Secretary according to the
recommendations set forth in this request.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
Yes
No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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THE STATE OF TEXAS:
COUNTY OF HARRIS:
This agreement, made this J'1-1'''- day of l0c...(1)~ I~
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City of La Porte, herein called .City". acting herein through its
City Manaaer
(Title of Authorized Official)
and SUMMER WINDS. LLC. EARL WILBURN, SECRETARY
of
Pasadena
. County of
Harris
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Texas
hereinafter called "Developer".
WITNESSETH
(1) Developer is the owner of certain property in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas,
identified as; portions of La Porte Outlots 718, 719, and a single family development
commonly referred to as Summer Winds, all adjacent to Caniff Road. Caniff Road is currently
an eighty (SO) foot wide right-of-way with inadequate roadway improvements to qualify as a
City maintained roadway.
(2) All references to "Roadway Improvement(s)" hereunder shall, for the purposes of this
agreement, refer to improvements to the subgrade, base, surface, and ditches within an eighty
(80) foot right-of-way known as Caniff Road, from the west right-of-way line of Underwood,
extending west approximately 1,700 feet, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A", attached
hereto. The City prefers the installation of this roadway in accordance with sound development
guidelines for providing access to residential property and potentially Outlots 718 and 719.
(3) The estimated construction cost of the Roadway Improvements is $159,786 according to a table
prepared by the City's engineer which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes as Exhibit "B". City further agrees to pay all engineering fees for survey, design,
contract documents, bidding, construction staking, construction inspection, and preparation of
As Built drawings, except as further defined herein.
(4) Developer agrees to contribute to the City for Roadway Improvements based on the following
mathematical formula:
Developer Cost = lh Cost of Improvements / Total Length of Frontage * Developer's Frontage
=1/2 ($159,786) / (2 * 17(0) * 2,150
-=$50,520.57
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(5) Developer Cost. as described in Article (4) above, shaH be divided into two (2) participations.
For the initial participation, Developer hereby agrees to construct, at his sole cost and expense,
the initial 100 feet of Caniff Road as itemized and further described in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto. This portion of Caniff Road shall be constructed concurrent with the construction of
Summer Winds, Section One. Developer's Engineer shall be responsible for tlle preparation of
plans for the construction of the initial 100 feet of Caniff Road. The initial 100 feet of Caniff
Road along with the other improvements for Summer Winds, Section One, shall be completcO
and accepted by the City before the City will release the Final Plat of Summer Winds, Section
One for recordation.
(6) The balance of the Developer's partiCipation with the City, which is calculated to be
$25,640.57, shall be paid to the City before City approval of any subsequent development,
residential or commercial, of property owned by developer as shown on Exhibit" A" attachcd
hereto.
(7) Construction 'of all or any subsequent portion of Roadway Improvements shall be fully at thc
City's discretion whenever the Roadway Improvements are deemed necessary by tlle City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to these present have executed this agreement ill
several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day firsl
mentioned above.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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B. . 1hll1 cf1ilitL(
(Secretary)
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OVVNER: SUMMERWINDS, L.L.C.
BY: ~ tV. /AJ~~
TITLE: V. PRES., SECRETARY
(Witness)
(Address/Zip Code)
1802 PRESTON
PASADENA, TX 77501
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(CitY Attorney)
Note: City Secretary should attest: If Owner is a corporation, Secretary of Corporation should
attest. Signatures are to be notarized.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CANIFF ROAD - COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
INITIAL 100 FEET 32' WIDE CONCRETE WITH CURB AND GUTTER
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL
Excavate & Salvage Existing Limestone . 80CY $10 $800
Lime Stabilized Subgrade 400 SY $2.50 $1000
Lime Slurry 10 Tons $95 $950
Concrete 7" Thick 356 SY $23 $8,188
Draiange Inlets 2 Each $1600 $3200
Curbs 200 LF $2.40 $480
Mobilization 1 $8,000 $8,000
SUBTOTAL $22,618
10% Contingency I $2,262
GRAND TOTAL 1 $24,880
REMAINING 1600 FEET 28' WIDE FLEXIBLE BASE WITH HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
AND OPEN DITCHES
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL
Excavate & Salvage Existing Limestone 1235 CY $10 $12,350
Lime Stabilized Subgrade 4,978 SY $2.50 $12,445
Lime Slurry 87 Tons $95 $8,265
Replace Base Material 2,444 Tons $12 $29,328
Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete 2" Thick 4,978 SY $1600 $52,766
Regrade Ditches 3200 LF $2.34 $7,488
SUBTOTAL $122,642
10% Contingency I $12,264
GRAND TOTAL 2 $134,906
COST OF IMPROVEMENTS = GRAND TOTAL 1 + GRAND TOTAL 2
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A RESOLUTION BY THE CI11' COUNC.'IL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: TEXAS. A UTHORlZING AN AGREEMENT
TO CONTINUE THE PARTICIPATION IN II JOINT (iRANT IVITH THE C'R/MINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
.5TA TE OF TEXA...... FOR FUN[)JNG THE HARRIS COf INT), OR( iANI7.ElJ ('IW IE AND NARCOTIC 1'/1 KS FORCE.
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WHEREAS, the City qf" La Porte wishes to .file a joilll gram app/icarion with the Criminal Justice
Division qf the State (?f" Texas, for fUlldblg in the amount (!l $3,/49,605 for the Harris CoUl/ty Organized
Crime and Narcotics Task Force: and
WHEREAS, the City ql La Pone has agreed to c011frihute tlw tmal (!l $29,256 matching funds for the
hudget year (?l/997-98 ifsaidjoilU application is approved: and
WHEREAS, the City (?lLa Porte's source (?/ful/ds would not normally he usedfor this purpo.\'e: and
WHEREAS, the City (?l La Porte helieves it to he ill their hest interest to join in the application to
contin.ue a multi-agency Drug Enforcement ToskJim:e: and
WHEREAS, the City l?f La Porte agrees to accept the rt'spollsihililY to adhere to all pertinelU fl~deral,
state, and local laws and regulations.
NOW mEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, dirett,,'
Ihe Cily Ma1lager to e:cecute Oil heha{l of the Cit)' (1" La Poru', at the appropriate time, alld wilh the appropriale
authorizatiolls (if thi,\' govl'rllill~ hody, to fill' a joilll applicatioll for a gralll with tlow Crimillal JlIstice Divisioll. Thi.l'
gralll will CLUII/"(' the amtillllllllce the Harris COllllfy On:clI/i;,('{/ Crill/c' alld Narcoticl' Task Force which, IVl~ have
participated ill .I'illce 1989.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th da I (,
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The La Porte City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of La Porte that the Harris County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force be
operated for the 9th year; and
WHEREAS, La Porte City Council has considered the proposed application for
State and Federal Assistance for said project, in the amount of-$3,149,605 to be
submitted to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, T.N.C.P.
Program, and
WHEREAS, La Porte will receive a maximum of $87,765.65 in Criminal Justice
Division funds for its portion of manpower assigned to said project, and
WHEREAS, La Porte City Council has agreed to provide matching moneys for
the said project in the amount of $29,255.22, as required by the grant application,
and
WHEREAS, La Porte City Council has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse
of the $87,765.65 in Criminal Justice Division funds, La Porte City Council
assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that La Porte City Council approves
submission of the grant application for the Harris County Organized Crime and
Narcotics Task Force to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,
T.N.C.P. Program in the amount of$3,149,605.
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Passed and Approved thisJ'j11-- day ofDJru),,)
, 1997.
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Houston.Qalveston Area Council Office of the Executive Director
PO Box 22777 · 3555 Timmons · Houston, Texas 77227-2777 . 7131627-3200
October 6, 1997
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Hon. Norman Malone
Mayor, City of La Porte
POBox 1115
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
Dear Mayor Malone
I am writing regarding La Porte's 1998 membership in the Houston-Galveston Area
Council and the designation of your city's representatives to H-GAC's 1998 General Assembly
and Board of Directors.
As you know, our major cities are highly important to H-GAC. The support and
leadership our major cities provide is well recognized.
H-GAC will continue local focus programs to provide greater service. Our voluntary
cooperative purchasing program will add several new products; seminars for elected officials and
staff will continue. Our geographic information system provides a wealth of useful data about
the region. Major efforts in solid waste planning and air quality will include our larger cities in a
significant way. Program mainstays such as criminal justice, law enforcement training, aging
services, and community development activities will also continue. H-GAC's problem-solving
assistance to all local governments will, as always, be a key part of our work.
This strong program is possible because of the stability H-GAC's local government
support provides. Our local funds income allows us to be an independent voice for local needs
and opinions, not an echo of federal or state positions. For that reason, we would appreciate La
Porte's action on 1998 H-GAC dues as the status of your agenda permits (invoice enclosed.)
H-GAC's Bylaws authorize each member city with a population of at least 25,000 but not in
excess of 99,999 according to the last preceding Federal Census (1990) to select one member of
its governing body as its representative and one member of its governing body as an alternate to
the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly.
H-GAC's Bylaws also stipulate that your Board of Directors representative shall be the
General Assembly representative. Therefore, the official chosen to serve as the General
Assembly representative will also be designated to serve on H-GAC's Board of Directors. I have
enclosed the appropriate form for your convenience.
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As always, H-GAC is anxious to serve and support your city, and I would welcome the
opportunity to visit with you about any aspect of our programs. .Ifmore information concerning
General Assembly and Board of DireGtors membership would be useful, please contact me or
Mary Ward at 713-627-3200. Thanks for your help in selecting H-GAC's 1998 General
Assembly and Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
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Jack Steele
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Enclosures:
Invoice
Designation form
cc:
City Secretary
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DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE Al~D ALTERNATE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1998
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RE~OLUTION 97-12
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of
La Porte
Texas, that
Guy sutherland
be, and is hereby designated as its
Representative to the GENERAL ASSEMBLY. of the Houston-Galveston Area Council
for the year 1998.
FURTHER, that the Official Alternate authorized to serve as the voting representative
should the hereinabove named representative become ineligible, or should he/she resign,
is Jerry Clarke
THAT, the Executive Director of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified of the
designation of the hereinabove named representative and alternate.
PASSED A.L~ ADOPTED, this 27th day of October
, 1997.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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As always, H-GAC is anxious to serve and support your city, and I would welcome the
opportunity to visit with you about any aspect of our programs. If more information concerning
General Assembly and Board of DireGtors membership would be useful, please contact me or
Mary Ward at 713-627-3200. Thanks for your help in selecting H-GAC's 1998 General
Assembly and Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
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Enclosures:
Invoice
Designation form
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City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA rrIM
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Agenda Date Requested: October 27. 1997
Requested By: Bobby L. powell~epartment: Police
X Report _ Resolution _ Ordinance
Exhibits:
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION. lltet
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:D: am requesting to purchase the AFIS System that was approved in the 19.H"'-MBudget in the amount
of $ 80,000. I am also requesting the cost of installing the phone line. The AFIS System will cost
$78,000, uninterruptible power supply $2,000, and the phone line will cost $600.00 per year plus
installation.
The AFIS System is the mug shot and fingerprint system. Harris County requires us to enter
fingerprints and a mug shot of every county arrest into the Harris County AFIS System. Our officers
have to transport a prisoner to Pasadena or Clear Lake to accomplish this. The time factor can be
from one hour to three hours, which takes an officer ofT the street.
I am requesting to purchase the LSS2000 AFIS System from PrinTrak Inc. Harris County and other
police agencies run this system. Our system has to be compatible with these systems. PrinTrak is the
single -source vendor of all components of the livescan solution, including the AFIS interface.
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Action Required by Council:
Approve the purchase of the AFIS System
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
X Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 015-9892-757-1100 Funds Available: L YES NO
Approved for City Council A2enda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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