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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-24 Regular Meeting of City Council e e . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 24, 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, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke. Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, City Attorney Knox Askins, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Planning Director Guy Rankin, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, City Manager's Secretary Carol Buttler, Accounting Supervisor Kathy Hutton, and Golf Maintenance Superintendent Dennis Hlavaty, Others Present: Spero Pomonis, Father Tom Rafferty, Mattie Lindsay, Tina Mongellio, and a number of La Porte Citizens. 2. INVOCATION - FATHER TOM RAFFERTY - ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Father Tom Rafferty delivered the invocation. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1997. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve the minutes of November 10. 1997 as presented, Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays, Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Clarke, and Mayor Norman Malone. Nays: None 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL e e City Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 2 There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PROBATIONARY RESTRICTED PRIOR SERVICE CREDITS (Ord, 97- 2202) L. Rigby Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby presented summary and recommendation requesting City Council to approve Ordinance 97-2202, Mr. Rigby reported that prior to 1985, employees hired by the City were required to wait 90 days before becoming eligible to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, The City employs 83 people who were hired before that date and have service which has not been counted towards their retirement. This Ordinance would enable employees to get credit for the 90 day period. There is no cost to the employee, and the total cost to the City per year would be $9,600, City Attorney Knox Askins read: ORDINANCE 97-2202 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CITY EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND CREDITS IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 853.303, TITLE 8, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, Motion was made by Councilperson Ebow to approve Ordinance 97-2202 as read by City Attorney, Second by Councilperson Engelken, The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. 6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1000-1 BY ADDING A NEW LICENSE HOLDER AT AN AREA WHERE WINE AND/OR BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MA Y BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 1000-1 REMAIN UNCHANGED - (Ord. WOO-I-B) G. Rankin Planning Director Guy Rankin presented Summary and recommendation requesting City Council approve Ord, 1000-I-B. This Ordinance would add a new license holder with the business name Blondie's Steakhouse. This establishment is located at 1026 S, gd" La Porte, Texas 77571. Mr, Rankin addressed Council questions. e e City Council Mt:eting Minutes - November 24, 1997 Page 3 City Attorney Knox Askins read: ORDINANCE 1000-I-B - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 6-78(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING A NAME AND LICENSE HOLDER AT AN AREA WHERE WINE AND/OR BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MA Y BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-76 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE.,) OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE REMAIN UNCHANGED; FURTHER PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell for Ordinance 1000-I-B to be approved as read by the City Attorney, Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes, I nay, Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clark and Malone. Nay: CounciJperson McLaughlin. 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AlRPORT PROJECT PARTIClPA TION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOIRATION, FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LAND FOR RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES (Ord. 97-2203) S. Gillett Public Works Director Steve Gillett presented summary and recommendation to Council. Mr. Gillett advised Council that the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division has offered a grant offer to purchase property at the northwest corner of the Airport for runway protection zones. The grant is in the amount of $222,222, The City matching share of 10% would be $22,222. This purchase would also provide for future right-of-way for the extension of Farrington Blvd. Mr. Gillett answered Council questions, City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 97-2203 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS e e City Council Meeting Minutes - November 24, 1997 Page 4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LAND FOR RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to approve Ordinance 97-2203 as read by City Attorney, Second by Councilperson Clarke, The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays, Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clark and Malone, Nays: None 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEnS (Res. 97-14) - J. Joerns Assistant City Manager John Joerns presented summary and recommendation to City Council and requested Council to consider approving Resolution 97-14. Mr. Joerns addressed Council questions, City Attorney Knox Askins read: RESOLUTION 97-14 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS, Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to approve Resolution 97-14 as read by theCity Attorney. Second by Councilperson Ebow, The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays, Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clark and Malone, Nays: None 9. CONSIDER INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AMEND THE VARIOUS OPERATING BUDGETS FOR OUTSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS - K. Hutton e e City Council Meeting Minutes - November 24, 1997 Page 5 Kathy Hutton presented summary and recommendation. Ms, Hutton advised Council the amount being amended is $108,475, In addition, Ms. Hutton answered Council questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to amend the various operating budgets for outstanding purchase orders. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone, Nays: None 10. CONSENT AGENDA - ANY ITEM MAYBE REMOVED BY A COUNCILPERSON FOR DISCUSSION A, CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR HEAVY EQUIPM.ENT REPLACEMENT - S, Gillett B. CONSIDER A WARDING BIDS FOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - S. Gillett c, CONSInER AWARDING BIDS FOR PARKS AND GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT - S, Gillett Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to consolidate consent agenda items to one motion and approve consent agenda, Second by Councilperson Clarke, The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays, Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken. Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clark and Mayor Malone. Nays: None lJ. ADMIN1STRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera advised City Council about the L.E,P,C. drill last Tuesday. It was well attended by staff and L.E,P,C, members. He informed Council that L. E, P,C, was very pleased with the City of La Porte staff efforts during the exercise, Secondly, Mr. Herrera stated regular Council meetings will be on December 8 and 22, 1997. If a meeting is not needed on December 22, it will be cancelJed, e e City Council Meeting Minutes - November 24, 1997 Page 6 Lastly, he thanked the Council for their action on the Texas Municipal Retirement item this evening, and stated employees would be very appreciative. 12. COUNCIL ACTION COllncilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Malone brought items to Council's attention, 13. 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 DELIBERA TION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) 14. CONSIDERA TION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. There were no items for an executive session, therefore none was held. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . v1Yl cWiltL a .HJ1l1j;( M~r~la A. Gillett City Secretary Pass and approved on this 8uI day of December, 1997 N~~~ e e RluEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENIITEM Agenda Date Requested: November 24, 1997 Requested By: Louis Riabv Department: Administrative Services Report Resolution x Ordinance Exhibits: Probationary Employment Restricted Prior Service Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Prior to October 1, 1985, employees who were hired by the City were required to wait ninety (90) days before becoming eligible for TMRS service, Employees hired after that date were enrolled immediately. There are currently eighty-three (83) employees who were hired prior to that date and have service with the City of La Porte that has not been counted toward their retirement. The TMRS Act has a provision that allows the governing body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance allowing these employees to be granted probationary employment prior service credit. There would be no cost to the employee, The estimated cost to the City would be $9,600 annually, Action Required by Council: Adopt ordinance authorizing probationary prior service credit for eligible employees, Availability of Funds: General Fund _ Capital Improvement Other WaterlWastewater _ General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Various Funds Available: --2L Yes No ADDroved for City Council Aaenda Q~T~~ Robert T, Herrera City Manager ---1L11' \41 Date I e e CC(g~V ORDINANCE NO. 97- 2202 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CITY EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND CREDITS IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 853.303, nTLE 8, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. Any employee of this City who is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and who performed service as a probationary employee for this City prior to September 1, 1989, for which the employee did not receive credited service in the System because the person, as a probationary employee was not enrolled as a member of the System during the period of probationary employment, is hereby allowed to obtain prior service credit for the period of such probationary service (not in excess of six months). pursuant to the provisions of Section 853.303, Title 8 of the Government Code. Section 2. To obtain prior service credit allowable under Section 1 of this ordinance, any employee entitled thereto shall file a detailed written statement of the service claimed with the Human Resources Manager within one year from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 3. As soon as practicable after the employee has filed a claim for the prior service credit under Section 853.303, Title 8 of the Government Code, the Human Resources Mahager shall, if said officer determines that such service was performed as claimed, verify the prior service allowable (not exceeding six months) and the average monthly compensation paid the member during the period of probationary employment, and shall certify to the Board of Trustees of the System the creditable prior service approved, and the average monthly compensation paid to the person by the city during the period of probationary employment. - Section 4. The City Council 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 5. This ordinance shall become effective on the 1s1 day of December, 1997, PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 241h day of November 1997, CJTY OF LA PORTE , /1. _~"'I' ""'1'-'":" /-',' ./". BY/ . I 1.1' . / 'L""- -., -_- , . -, I. To< ' ' .' ~ ,. , , \. Norman t. Malode Mayor ATTEST: ~at~" fiLIJh1 I WIL, rj~t Ma a Gillett, 'City ~ecretary r;;n,~~ Knox Askins, City Attorney -e e "- . . . ... . _. - '. .. . REOU. FOR CITY COUNCrL AGENDA I'. I 1 Ii. lil I :: I, Agenda Date Requested: November 24, 1997 Requested By: G. Rankin Department: Planning ~~ _ Report _ Resolution X OrdiluUlce Exhibits: Ordinance 1 I : I ,.. .., I. I I , :J! I SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Ordinance 1000-1-8, if approved, would allow a new applicant to sell wine and/or beer. The City has investigated the new applicants. Mattie Margaret Lindsey and Tina Lynn Mongiello, and has determined that they qualify for the permit. Part of this qualification was based on the fact that Ms. Lindsey has entered into a contractual agreement to pay back taxes owed to the City. Ordinance 1000-1 will be amended by adding the following: STREET ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY: 1026 S. 81", La POI.te~ Hm...is County, Texas 77571. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: TRS 17 thru 24 blk 172, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Tx. PROPERTY OWNER: Mattie Margaret Lindsey, 1026 S. 81", L~I Porte, Texas 77571 NAME OF APPLICANTS: Mattie MarJf.aret Lindsey and Tina Lynn Mongiello ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 1026 S. 81, La Porte, Texas 77571 TRADE OR BUSINESS NAME OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS: Blondie's Steakhouse Action Required by Council: Consider approval of Ordinance 1000-1-B. , ' : lW I j , Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/\Vastewater _ Capitnllmprovement,-- General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: YES NO T. Herrera City Manager e e ~(gb9Jr ORDINANCE NO. 1000-1-B AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 6- . 78(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING A NAME AND LICENSE HOLDER AT AN AREA WHERE WINE AND/OR BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-76ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE REMAIN UNCHANGED; FURTHER PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has, in Section 6-76 et seq of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte regulated the location, closing hours, and sale of wine and/or beer on premises in accord with provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 105, Section 105.05 and Section 105.06; and in accord with the provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 109, Subchapter C, Section 109.31 et seq; and WHEREAS, said ordinance expressly limited the locations at which wine and/or beer may be sold in the City, and further expressly identified the names of establishments and permit holders authorized to sell wine and/or beer under the terms of said ordinance; and WHEREAS, a new applicant desires to sell wine and/or beer at a location previously prohibited inSection 6-78(a} of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City has, pursuant to the terms of Section 6-76 et seq of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, made its investigation to ascertain whether said new applicant has qualified for a beer and/or wine permit from the City; and Ordinance No. 1000-1' Page 2 e (C(Q)~V WHEREAS, the City has determined that the new applicant qualifies for a beer and/or wine permit from the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Section 6-78(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte of the City of La Porte is hereby amended, by adding the following location for a restaurant (as defined in said ordinance) at whiC?h beer and/or wine may be sold: STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1026 S 8th Street, La Porte, Harris County, TX 77571 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Tracts 17 thru 24, Block 172, Town of La Porte, Harris County; TX PROPERTY OWNER: Mattie Margaret Lindsay, 1026 South 8th Street, La Porte, TX 77571 . NAME OF APPLICANT: Mattie Margaret Lindsay and Tina Lynn Mongiello ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 1026 South 8th Street, La Porte, TX 77571 TRADE OR BUSINESS NAME OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS: Blondie's Steakhouse Section 2. This ordinance shall further amend Section 6-76 et seq of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by granting a new permit for the operation of a restaurant, as defined in said Section 6-76 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, at the above location, which permit shall be personal to the applicant, and non- transferable, and shall be further conditioned that the permittee shall comply with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including other provisions of this ordinance and Section 6-76 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. Ordinance No. 1000-1' Page 3 e t(Q)[P>1( Section 3. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of La Porte that this Ordinance merely permit the sale of wine and/or beer during the hours set by the . general laws of the State of Texas by retailers selling wine and/or beer for consumption on premises at the location established in Section 1 of this Ordinance. This Ordinance is not an attempt to create zoning or other land use rights in property owners at said location, such that the provisions of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, together with all amendments thereto (as such provisions impose standards ,on premises or businesses within the City of La Porte, regardless of whether such business or premises are required to have a license or permit under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code) govern and supersede the provisions of this Ordinance, in the event of a conflict between this Ordinance and the provisions of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte and amendments thereto. This application for wine and/or beer for consumption on premises shall be subject to the provisions of: a. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code; b. Section 6-76 et seq of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte of the City of La Porte; c. This Ordinance insofar as this Ordinance does not conflict with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code; and d. Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and all amendments thereto, as such provision apply to all businesses within the City of La Porte, regardless of whether or not such businesses are required to obtain a license or permit under the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Ordinance No. 1000-1' Page 4 e rc~[py . Section 4. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of Section 6-76 et seq of the Code of Ordinances of , the City of La Porte, this Ordinance, or any amendments hereto, or any other ordinance, statute or code, that permits and regulates the subject matter of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, any court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, , phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 6. 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 is 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 Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective from the date of its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. Ordinance No. 1000-1. Page 5 - (C~~v PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~~ day of IJDv(it~e1( ,1997. CITY OF LA PORTE A j'l /J, J ,./ ~ b' Lb/!-rV.lI./ h'l ~ ~/_L N man' L. Malaria, Mayor ATTEST: . -- ~,- . , .~ : - e REouA FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITE~[ IlltJbflllt, ~"P!,lil~:'t,~:,,'~:'_ilii" ~I;['. ,,", 1"- '_', , 1 . 'II. Ii " I' ~I' '1' '; - II d -c,' ,> "JAi >. " \"":lI~ Agenda Date Requested: November 24. 1997 Requested By: s. Gillett ~Partment: Public Works _ Report _ Resolution XXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 97- Airport Project Participation Agreement J\!iJ~~~: tf'-"I~I!tl]~',j,'''''~'1 1~_ ~I ",1,-, 'I I ~.j" t. J\,:li.... Il~r ,i I'" :"'j,~ ,:f~_,: I.,~ 4~ t'~~i ~~ ,r j~! 1_'>~,~,1,41'#) SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, has issued a grant offer to purchase property in the . northwest comer of the Airport for Runway Protection Zone. The grant is in the amount of $222,222, The City's matching share of the grant is $22,222. The purchase will also provide future ROW for the. extension of Farrington Blvd. . - . Although the purchase of ROW is an ineligible expense under federal and state guidelines, the dedication of former park land for airport use, left over from the exchange With the developer of Glen Meadows Subdivision, should offset' the cost of the ROW, The exact amount of the City's share will be determined when all the title work is completed and the State makes an offer to the landowner, The Council will have final approval of the purchase, Adequate funds are available in the Airport.fund to complete this project. . . Action Required by Council: ~pprove Ordinance 97- authorizing the City manager to execute the Airport Project Participation Agreement between the City and the Tex~ Department .of Aviation for the purchase of land at the northwest cOf!ler of the airport for ~unway Protection Zone. fr~~II,j~1-ft 111...j ,'.-~' ;j I Itl~' ..l: II 1:1' 1 1:: " , ~ "Ie,' 'L' }i \ 1 ,"IiJ \~~rl 'Ift-.I..." "~'y, I,i( 1:1~'~11:~j Availability. of Funds: General Fund_ WaterlWastewater _ Capital Imp~vement_ General Revenue Sharing XX Other Accou.nt Number: 010-9891-746-1100 Funds Available: XX YES NO ADDroved for City Council A2~nda g~'G ~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager: \\ \"\~ \"1 Date -" e e ((;1")", it->)~.// \~~/ ~ /) I Lf ORDINANCE NO. 97-2203 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS DEPARTHEBT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMDIT _ 01' TRAHSPORTATION TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE PURPOSE 01' PURCHASING LARD FOR RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES; MAKING VARIOUS I'INDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time reql,1ired 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. e ORDINANCE NO. 97-2203 e cc ~.>> t:>>'lf PAGE 2 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of November, 1997. ATTEST: '11J&1:+11a., {I, AJJJitL a tha A. Gillett City Secretary ~~D: ;: tJf~s~(;f~, City Attorney CITY OF LA PORTE " By: /h7Jl//..~/1c.lA~( Norman "L. Malone Mayor *- e {'> ~ N 0)j\(7 ~-~ "I) I '-'~ . L Texas Department of Transportation AVIATION DIVISION ' 125 E. 11TH STREET · AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.2483 · 512/416-4500 · FAX 512/416-4510 October 27, 1997 i~~~,:;:{K(Jf;\\\\ \;'" '- . -, \ '\ ;', .\\~ __ ,_~' .)-; \'\. \ - - - .- ',,;' . ,J ~.\I.. 1~~~1!::;}!j~- . / 0 ::. ~,_...~.,________ ~ .._t.........- The Honorable Norman' Malone Mayor, City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Dear Mayor Malone: Enclosed are several documents that must be completed by you in order to accept the federal grant for your aixport development project for the LaPorte Municipal Airport. Please review the instructions in this transmittal letter for completing the documents. We are most pleased to provide any assistance, possible to help complete this grant in a timely manner. Enclosed are two copies of the Airport Project Participation Agreement (APP A) between the City of La Porte, as airp<?rt sponsor, and the Texas Department of Transportation, as your. agent for this project. The Agreement includes several parts. Part I describes the participants and the project. Part II includes the state's offer of financial assistance for the project. Part JII identifies the obligations of the sponsor in' accepting the state's financial assistance. In Part IV of the Agreem<<::nt, the Texas Depa~ent of Transportation is named as your agent in implementing this project. Part IV also describes what the Department's responsibilities are as your agent. Attachment A, Airport Assura~~es describ~s the federal assurances required for receipt qf federal funding, T~e r~maining pans of the ~greement are for signatures e.,,<ecutmg the Agreement. Four additional documents are contained in this packet: 1) Certification of Project Funds. This indicates that you have sufficient funding for your share of the project costs and indicates when your share Qf the costs will be available to meet project obligations. Complete and return with the signed Agreement. 2) Certification of ~ort Fund. This indicates that you have a separ~te fund in which airport revenues are deposited. Such fund may be an account as part of another fund, but must be accounted for in such a manner that all revenues, e."q>enses; retaine_d earnings, and }:>alances in the - account are discemable from other types of monies identified in the fund as a whole. If you do not have the statutorily required Airport Fund ?r-account, such a fund must be created within 60 days. Complete and return with the signed J\greement 'or upon creation of the fund within 60 c:lays. An_Equal ~pportunity Employer e e The Honorable Mayor Malone October 27, 1997 Page Two t~))~\ ~D"\r 3) Designation of Sponsor's Authorized Represc::ntative. This identifies your contact person for the administratio~ of the contract. This does not have to be the same person who signs the Airport Participation .Agreement but should be someone who can authorize actions to be taken that are part of the Agreement. Complete and return with the signed Agreement. 4) Certification Regarding Drugfree Workplace. This form is a federal requirement. Complete and return to us with the signed Agreeme~t. We request that you proceed as expeditiously as possible to execute. the Agreement an4 complete the certifications.. Please e."<e~te the Agreement within 30 days of receipt. . It will be necessary for your attorney to endorse your acceptance of the Agreement to assure that it has been accepted in accordance with local laws: Both copies of the Agreement should have original signatures for acceptance. Please return both copies of the fully signed Agreeinent to the Texas Depanment_ of Transportation by November 28, 1997. We will return a fully executed copy to you. The Texas Department of Transportation looks fOIWard to working with you on this important project for your community. espe~ J L--- David S. Fulton Director cc: Mr. Stev~ Gillett, Airport Manager Enclosures msg . ," e e TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION !: / - .~\ {' \ -y Il- .~) ~ ;,1 0~1U--~ 1:: AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ' .' '-I (Federally Assisted Airport Development Grant) TxDOT Contract No.: 8XXFA032 TxDOT CSJ NO.: 9842LPRTE Part I - Identification of the Project TO: The City of LaPorte, Texas FROM: The State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, (hereinafter referred to as the "state"), for and on behalf of the state of Texas, and the CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS, (hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Sponsor desires to sponsor a proj ect for the development of a public aviation facility, known or to be designated as the Airport under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as repealed and recodified in Title 49 United States Code, Section 47101 et seq., (hereinafter referred to as the "Title 49 U. S. C."), and Rules, Regulations and Procedures promulgated pursuant thereto; and under V.T.C.A. Transportation Code, Title 3, Chapters 21-22, et~seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp); and WHEREAS, the project is described as follows: acquire property at the LaPorte Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the Sponsor hereby applies for federal financial assistance and desires the State, to act as the Sponsor's agent in matters connected with the project described above; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto, by this Agreement, do hereby fix their respective responsibilities, with reference to each other, wi th reference to the accomplishment of said proj ect and with reference to the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the benefits which will accrue to the parties hereto by virtue of the completion of the project, IT IS MUTUALLY COVENANTED AND AGREED as follows: Page 1 of 14 e e Part I.I - Offer of Financial Assistance (f;) ,~;:.- \y :'.' ))\~\;/ ~)~ t.'/ J.: 1. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the State to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under Title 49 U.S.C., the V.T.C.A. Transportation Code, Chapters 21-22, et seq., (Vernon and Vernon Supp.), and the Airport Zoning Act, Tex. Loc. Govt. Code Ann. SS 241.001 et seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp). 2. It is estimated that the total project cost will be approximately $222,222. It is further estimated that approximately $222,222 (Amount B) of the project costs will be eligible for federal financial assistance, and that federal financial assistance will be for ninety percent (90%) of the eligible proj ect - costs. Final determination of federal eligibility of total costs will be determined by the State in accordance with federal guidelines. 3. This grant should not be construed as block grant funds for the Sponsor, but as a grant for funding of the scope items as listed on page one of this agreement. It is the intent of the State to provide funding to complete the approved work items of this grant and not to amend the scope of work to include items outside of the curre~t determined needs of this project. Scope of work may be amended as necessary to fulfill the unforseen needs of this specific development project within the spirit of the approved scope, subject to the availability of state, federal, and/or local funds. 4. It is estimated that the Sponsor's share of the total project costs will be $222,222 (Amount C). Sponsor shall be reimbursed for a maximum of 90% of federally eligible costs upon availability of federal funds. The Sponsor specifically agrees that it shall pay any project costs which exceed the sum of the federal share (90 percent of Amount B) . s. Should estimated eligible project costs as determined following the receipt of surveys, appraisals, estimates of relocation benefits, and amount of court awards for the project, exceed the amount shown above (Amount B), the Sponsor may request the State to void this Agreement, whereupon the State shall agree to void this Agreement upon the satisfaction of the following conditions: a. the Sponsor's request to the State to void the Agreement shall be in writing and dated; and Page 2 of 14 e e I ( , " ~ \ ~ . I i I \ '-.-,) \.: ,.'. I' ~, ._pi I If L b. if required by the state, the Sponsor shall reimburse the state for funds expended on this project and Sponsor shall assume the responsibility for any future expenses for contracted services or materials related to the project for which a contract had been executed prior to the Sponsor's request to void the Agreement. Sponsor funds held by the State may be retained until this requirement is satisfied; and c. failure on the part of the Sponsor to comply with the conditions of this paragraph shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. 6. Upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in Paragraph II-S above, the State shall declare this Agreement null and void, and this Agreement shall have no force and effect, except that unexpended or unencumbered monies actually deposited by the Sponsor and held with the State for project purposes shall be returned to the Sponsor within a reasonable time. 7. Should actual proj ect costs exceed the amount shown above (Amount B), the State may, at the request of the Sponsor, participate in additional eligible costs to the extent of the aforesaid appropriate percentages and subject to the availability of federal funds. Participation in additional federally eligible costs may require approval by the Texas Transportation Commission. The State will not authorize expenditures in excess of the dollar amounts identified in this Agreement and any amendments thereto, without the consent of the Sponsor. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of such regulations and procedures as the State and the Federal Aviation Administration, hereinafter referred to as the "FAA", shall prescribe. Final determination of the United States share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 8. Sponsor, by executing this Agreement certifies, and upon request, shall furnish proof to the State that it has sufficient funds to meet its share of the costs as heretofore stated. The Sponsor hereby grants to the State and federal government the right, upon advance written requests during reasonable and regular business hours, to audit any books and records of the Sponsor to verify said funds. In addition, the Page 3 of 14 e e Sponsor and its 'f' ,'.. ," "1\'" ~ '11 )\" . ' . '. .. ',; ',.- " :) ~..V II ",-. d shall disclose the source of all funds for the project ability to finance and operate the project. Expenditures for eligible project costs for the above project made by the State or the Sponsor prior to the award of a federal grant for said project, and prior to actual receipt of the authority to expend federal grant funds, shall be made from Sponsor funds. PART III - Sponsor Responsibilities 1. In accepting the Agreement, the Sponsor guarantees that: a. it will comply with the Attachment A, Airport Assurances (06/02/97) (State Modified 7/97), attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement: and . b. it will, in the operation of the facility, comply with all applicable' state and federal laws, rules, regulations, procedures, covenants and assurances required by the State of Texas or the FAA in connection with the federal grant: and c. the Airport or navigational facility which is the subject of this Agreement shall be controlled for a period of at least 20 years, and improvements made or acquired under this project shall be operated, repaired and maintained in a safe and serviceable manner for the useful life of said improvements, not to ..exceed 20 years; and d. consistent with safety and security requirements, it shall make the airport or air navigational facility available to all types, kinds and classes of aeronautical use without unjust discrimination between such types, kinds and classes and shall provide adequate public access during the term of this Agreement; and e. it shall not grant or permit anyone to exercise an exclusive right for the conduct of aeronautical activity on or about an airport landing area. Aeronautical activities include, but are not limited to scheduled airline flights, charter flights, flight instruction, aircraft sales, rental and repair, sale of aviation petroleum products and aerial applications. The landing area consists of runways or landing strips, taxiways, parking aprons, roads, airport lighting and navigational aids; and Page 4 of 14 k. e e f. (C V) ~~~?)"lr it shall not permit non-aeronautical u's'2 o.f airport facilities, unless noted on an approved Airport Layout Plan, without prior approval of the State/FAA; and g. it shall not enter into any agreement nor permit any aircraft to gain direct ground access to the Sponsor's airport from private property adjacent to or in the immediate area of the airport. Further, Sponsor shall not allow aircraft direct ground access to private property. Sponsor shall be subject to this prohibition, commonly known as a "through-the-fence operation," unless an exception is granted in writing by the State due to extreme circumstances; and h. it will acquire all property interests identified as needed for the purposes of this project and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, procedures, covenants and assurances required by the State of Texas or the FAA in connection with the federal grant in the acquisition of such property interests; and that airport property identified within the scope of this project and Attorney's Certificate of Airport Property Interests shall be pledged to airport use and shall not be removed from such use without prior written approval of the State; and i. the Sponsor shall submit to the State annual statements of airport revenues and expenses as requested; and j . all fees collected for the use of an airport or navigational facility constructed with fllnds provided under the program shall be reasonable and nondiscriminatory. The proceeds of such fees shall be used solely for the development, operation and maintenance of the Sponsor's system of airport (s) or navigational facility(ites). Sponsor shall not be required to pledge income received from the mineral estate to airport use unless state and/or federal funds were used to acquire the mineral estate of airport lands or any interests therein; and an Airport Fund shall be established by resolution, order or ordinance in the treasury of the Sponsor, or evidence of the prior creation of an existing airport fund or a properly executed copy of the resolution, order, or ordinance creating such a fund shall be submitted to the State. Such fund may be an account within another fund, but' must be accounted for in such a manner that all revenues, expenses, retained earnings, and balances in Page 5 of 14 e e <<' .." ( \ ' , II' ~~;? ~::~ j-: I' I: ' the account are discernable from other types of monies identified in the fund as a whole. All fees, charges, rents, and money from any source derived from airport operations must be deposited in said Airport Fund and shall not be diverted to the general revenue fund or any other revenue fund of the Sponsor. All expenditures from the Airport Fund shall be solely for airport or airport system purposes. Sponsor shall be ineligible for a subsequent grant or loan by the State unless, prior to such subsequent approval of a grant or loan, Sponsor has complied with the requirements of this subparagraph; and 1. following completion of the project where airport lighting is part of a project, the Sponsor shall operate such lighting from sunset to sunrise, either manually or by radio control; and m. insofar as it is reasonable and within its power, Sponsor shall adopt and enforce zoning regulations to restrict the height of structures and use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport to heights and activities compatible with normal airport operations as provided in Tex. Loc. Govt. Code Ann. ~~ 241.001 et seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp.). Sponsor shall also acquire and retain aviation easements or other property interests in or rights to use of land or airspace, unless Sponsor can show that acquisition and .retention of such interests will be impractical or will result in undue hardship to Sponsor. Sponsor shall be ineligible for a subsequent grant or loan by the State unless Sponsor has, prior to such subsequent approval of a grant or loan, adopted and passed an airport hazard zoning ordinance or order approved by the State; and n. it will provide upon request to the State, the engineering or planning consultant, and the FAA copies of any maps, plans, or reports of the project site, applicable to or affecting the above project; and o. after reasonable notice, it will permit the State, the FAA, and any consultants and contractors associated with this project, access to the project site, and will obtain permission for the State, the FAA, and consultants and contractors associated with this project, to enter private property for purposes necessary to this project; and p. all development of an airport constructed with program funds shall be consistent with the Airport Layout Plan Page 6 of 14 e e . :;, ~ - ->> \ ," ")\~\,.</ r( ~ (( n--:v~, t '. \:- 1~::, u d approved by the state and maintained by the Sponsor. A reproducible copy of such plan, and all subsequent modifications thereto, shall be filed with the State for approval; and q. it shall take all steps, including litigation if necessary, to recover funds spent fraudulently, wastefully, or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes, or misused in any other manner in any project upon which Federal and state funds have been expended. For the purposes of this grant agreement, the term. "funds" means funds, however used or disbursed by the Sponsor or Agent that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other grant agreement. It shall obtain the approval of the State as to any determination of the amount of such funds. It shall return the recovered share, including funds recovered by settlement, order or judgement, to the State. It shall furnish to the State~ upon request, all documents and records pertaining to the determination of the amount of the funds or to any settlement, litigation, negotiation, or other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the Sponsor, in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such funds shall be approved in advance by the State. 2. The Sponsor hereby certifies to the State that it will have acquired clear title in fee simple to all property upon which construction work is to be performed, or have acquired a leasehold on such property for a term of not less than 20 years, . prior to the advertisement for bids for such construction or procurement of facilities that are part of the above proj ect, and wi thin the timeframe of the proj ect, a sufficient interest (easement or otherwise) in any other property which may be affected by the project. 3. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from all claims and'liability due to activities of the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees performed under this agreement. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall also save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from any and all expenses, including attorney fees which might be incurred by the State in litigation or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which might be imposed on the State as the result of such activities by the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees. Page 7 of 14 7. 8. 9. 10. e e 4. ,/ .,) l;'~'\ ~, :'"\~\\ 7 ( -, j, 1\ 1 ,~,/ ) " ~ I ',\':\ ,< ,-,j r \ \--i;J '\. \../j 1\,;; I The Sponsor's acceptanc.e of this Offer and ratificatioIr and -. ' adoption of the Agreement incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and said Agreement shall comprise a contract, constituting the obligations and rights of the State of Texas and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the project and the operation and maintenance of the airport. Such Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this instrument and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of at least 20 years. 5. Upon entering into this Agreement, Sponsor hereby agrees to name an individual, as the Sponsor's Authorized- Representative, who shall be the State's contact with regard to this project, and which individual shall have the authority to make approvals and disapprovals as required on behalf of the Sponsor. 6. The Sponsor and not the State shall, for all purposes, be the "Sponsor" of the project identified above as defined in Title 49 U. S. C. . Sponsor agrees to assume responsibility for operation of the facility in compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements including any statutes, rules, regulations, assurances, procedures or any other directives before, during and after the completion of this project. The Sponsor by execution of this grant, certifies that it has implemented, or will implement during this project, an effective airport pavement maintenance management program, and it assures that it will use such program during the period of this Agreement. It will provide upon written request, such reports on pavement condition and pavement management programs as the State determines may be useful. Failure to comply with this condition may make the Sponsor ineligible for future grants. The Sponsor shall have on file with the State a current and approved Attorney's Certificate of Airport Property Interests and Exhibit A property map. The Sponsor shall have on file with the State a Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. Unless otherwise approved by the State, the Sponsor will not acquire or permit any contractor or subcontractor to acquire any steel or manufactured products produced outside the United States to be used for any project for airport development or noise compatibility for which funds are Page 8 of 14 e. e provided under this grant. The sponsor contract a provision implementing this f r ' \I , " I I' \'~ ,<:!J d will include in every special condition. ~ 11. Sponsor shall pay all invoices including survey and appraisal contracts executed by the State. Sponsor shall be responsible for relocation assistance procedures. State shall provide technical assistance as requested. Part rv- Nomination of the Agent 1. The Sponsor hereby designates the State as the party to apply for, receive and disburse all funds used, or to be used, in payment of the costs of said project, or in reimbursement to either of the parties hereto for costs incurred. In the event that federal and/or state funds are unavailable, this Agreement shall automatically be voided and become of no force and effect. 2. The State agrees to assume the responsibility to assure that all aspects of the grant and project are done in compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements including any statutes, rules, regulations, assurances, procedures or any other directives, except as otherwise specifically provided herein. 3. The State shall, for all purposes in connection with the project identified above, be the Agent of the Sponsor. The Sponsor herewith grants the State a power of attorney to act as its agent to perform the following services: Receiving Disbursing Agent: a. apply for, accept, receive, and deposit with the State Treasury any and all project funds granted, allowed, and paid or made available by the State and/or the United states under Title 49 U.S.C. and congressional appropriation made pursuant thereto, and the Sponsor; b. receive, review and approve reimbursement requests for reasonable and eligible property acquisition costs incurred by the Sponsor, provided the required documentation is supplied. Contracting Agent: c. execute, on behalf of the Sponsor, professional services agreements as related to this project; Page 9 of 14 e e . - -t -I-' :;. """ ."___ ~,.\~-, .;'..' ((' (- '0> k~'l.\ " ;.! \\,'-~!' ,,- " '! ___..P' , , I; \ .;\ ;' .: .. ..../ ; to ~~:'? ~,~ /) :.: u d. administer Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) and/or Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Programs in accordance with state regulations. Contract Management Agent: e. exercise such supervision and direction pf the project work as the state reasonably finds appropriate~ Where there is an irreconcilable conflict or difference of opinion, judgement and order or direction between the State, the Sponsor, and any professional services provider, the State shall issue a written order which shall prevail and,be controlling. Part V - Recitals 1. The Stat~ shall obtain an audit as required by federal or state regulations; and procure and forward to the FAA such specific project documentation as is necessary to complete all aspects of this project. 2, The Sponsor, and not the State, shall be the contractual party to all construction and professional service contracts entered into for the accomplishment of this project. The power of attorney, as granted by the Sponsor to the State in Part IV - Nomination of Agent, is a limited power to perform acts in connection with airport improvements as specified in or necessitated by this Agreement. 3. The Sponsor hereby agrees to pursue and enforce contract items which are required by federal and/or state regulations, laws and orders to insure satisfactory performance of contract vendors. Such items include, but are not limited to, bid bonds, payment bonds, and performance bonds. Pursui t and enforcement of contract 'items may require litigation and other remedies of law. 4. The United States and the State of Texas shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons which may arise from, or be incident to, compliance with this grant agreement. 5. This Agreement is executed for the sole benefit of the contracting parties and is not intended or executed for the direct or incidental benefit of any third party. Furthermore, the State shall not be a party to any other contract or Page 10 of 14 e e commitment which the Sponsor may entered into or have assumed, in (f) tR\ r-2)~ ~&~ ~\~\-dJ J- - U enter into or assume, or have regard to the above project. 6. If the Sponsor fails to comply with the conditions of the grant, the State may, by written notice to the Sponsor, suspend the grant in whole or in part. The notice of suspension shall contain the following: a. The reasons for the suspension and the corrective action necessary to lift the suspension; b. A date by which the corrective action must be taken; c. Notification that consideration will be given to terminating the grant after the corrective action date. In the case of suspension or termination, the Sponsor may request the State to reconsider the suspension or termination~ Such request for reconsideration shall be made within 45 days after receipt of the notice of suspension or termination. 7. This Agreement is subj ect to the applicable provisions of Title 49 U.S.C., the V.T.C.A. Transportation Code, Title 3, Chapters 21- 22, et seq., (Vernon and Vernon Supp.), and the Airport Zoning Act, Tex. Loc. Govt. Code Ann. ~~ 241.001 et seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp.). Failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or with the aforementioned rules and statutes shall be considered a breach of this contract and will allow the State to pursue the remedies for breach as stated below. a. Of primary importance to the State is compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If, however, after all reasonable attempts to require compliance have failed, the State finds that Sponsor is unwilling and/or unable to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the State may pursue any of the following remedies: (1) require a refund of any money expended pursuant to the Agreement herein, (2) deny Sponsor's future requests for aid, (3) request the Attorney General to bring suit seeking reimbursement of any money expended on the project pursuant to the Agreement herein, provided however, these remedies shall not limit the State's authority to enforce its rules, regulations or orders as otherwise provided by law, (4) declare this Agreement null and void, or (5) any other remedy available at law or in equity. Page 11 of 14 e _ fF>r;JrC:D~0l ., ~'~!)Lr- U b. Venue for resolution by a court of competent jurisdiction of any dispute arising under the terms of this Agreement, or for enforcement of any of the provisions of this Agreement, is specifically set by Agreement of the parties hereto in Travis County, Texas. 8. The State reserves the right to amend or withdraw this Agreement at any time prior to acceptance by the Sponsor. The acceptance period cannot be greater than 30 days after issuance unless extended by the State, which extension shall not be unreasonably be denied or delayed. 9. This Agreement constitutes the full and total understanding of the parties concerning their rights and responsibilities in regard to this project and shall not be modified, amended, rescinded or revoked unless such modification, amendment, rescission or revocation is agreed to by- both parties in writing and executed by both parties. 10. All commitments by the Sponsor and the State hereunder are subject to constitutional and statutory limitations and restrictions binding upon the Sponsor and the State (including ~~ 5 and 7 of article 11 of the Texas Constitution, if applicable) and to the availability of funds which lawfully may be applied. 11. The Sponsor's acceptance of this Agreement and ratification and adoption of the Airport Project Participation Agreement incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise ,a Grant Agreement, as provided by Title 49 U.S.C., constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States, the State of Texas and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Grant and the State's written Notice to ,Proceed issued following the execution of this agreement. 12. This contract is sUbject to the approval as to form by the Attorney General of the State of Texas. Page 12 of 14 e e t"''=' ~-" rr~"'\~//' ("V \, ,.".,.,~ ~, . '\\.~ t, f' , ; '.~.,/ l-~ " Part VI - Acceptance of the Sponsor The city of LaPorte, Texas does hereby ratify and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements constituting the described project and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Agreement, and does hereby accept the Offer, and by such acceptance agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement thereof. Executed this 24th day of November , 19 97 The City of LaPorte. Texas Sponsor ~ ul10v a. l)<{e I.ld( / Witness '.Signature City Secretary Witness Title ~\.~ Signature C. ,~~ rnt\.",c.\et. Title Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney I, Knox W. Askins , acting as attorney for City of La Porte , Texas, do hereby certify that I have fully examined the foregoing Agreement and the proceedings taken by said Sponsor relating thereto, and find that the manner of acceptance. and execution thereof, of the said Agreement by said Sponsor, is in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. t",l Dated at La Porte day of November ~rt lJybAiI Witness Si~ , Texas, this 24th 19 97 n , , - . /' :::-v ~ /" :' / ~-t-.J.(L/ {C,#~ - /" ' Ti tIe ' /. Assistant City Secretary Witness Title Page 13 of 14 e e Part VII - Attorney General's Approval...... /_;-". \ ::._~~\ 1/ , ... 'I i ( \ \ . ..I \/) ': " '.. ~ I !l . ,',..J J ! f 1 ' . '.- ~.~ "'}.~' ~../' . .. This contract is approved as to form. Attorney General of Texas By: /~;- ~ ,(ssis nt Attorney General Date: /,;J. -/d. -?) Part VIII - Acceptance of the state STATE OF TEXAS XAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION () /? ~,J~. -=:> By: f'.._~ C. David S. Fulton, Director Aviation Division Texas Department of Transportation Date: /)- //')-/)-' 7 , Page 14 of 14 e e ((- / (()),.: '\' 1) ~{ "" r ' ,) \ i ~\..- ATTACHMENT A PART V - ASSURANCES Airport Sponsors A. GeneraL 1. These assurances shall be compiled with In the performance of grant agreements for airport development, airport pIaMIng, and noise compatibility program grants for airport sponsors. 2. These assurances are naqu/red to be submlttsd 88 part of the Airport Project Participation Agreement (APPA) by 8pOI'I8CIf8 naquestlng funds under the provIsIona of TlUe 49, U.S,C" subtitle VII, as amended. As used herein, the term .publlc agency sponsor" means a public agency with control of a publlc-use airport; the term .prIvate IpOI'I8OI'" means a private owner of 8 publJc.. use airport; and the term .sponsor" Includes both public agency sponsors and private spon&OI'8. 3. Upon acceptance of the grant offer by the sponsor, these assurances are Incorporated In and become part of the grant agreement. B. Duration and Applicability. 1. Airport development or Noise Compatibility Program Projects Undertaken by a Public Agency Sponsor. The terms, condlUons and assurances of the grant agreement shall remain In fuD force and effect throughout the useful life of the faclTdIes developed or equipment acquired for an airport development or noise compaUbDIty program project, or ttvoughout the useful life of the project Items Installed within a fBcIlity under 8 noise compatibility program project, but In any event nat to exceed twenty (20) years from the date of acceptance of a grant offer of Federal funds for the project. However, there shall be no Omit on the duration of the assurance against exclusive rights or the terma, conditions and assurances with respect to real property acquired with Federal funds. Fwthennore, the duration of the CM! Rights assurance shaD be specified In the assurances. 2. Airport Development or NoIse Compatibility Projects Undertaken by a Private Sponsor. The preceding paragraph 1 also applies to a private sponsor except that the useful Ufe of project Items Installed within a fBcIlity or the useful Ute of the facilities developed or equipment acquired under an airport development or noise compatibility program project shall be no less than ten (10) years from the date of accepIance of Federal aid for the project. . 3. Airport Planning Undertaken by a Sponsor. Unless otherwise speclrled In the grant agreement, only Assurances 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 13, 18, 30, 32, 33, and 34 In section C apply to planning projects. The terms, conditions, and assurances of the grant agreement shaD remain In full force and effect during the life of the project. C. Sponsor Certification. The sponsor hereby assures and certifies, with respect to this grant that: 1. General Federal RequIrements. It will comply.with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to the project, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this project Including but not limited to the following: Federal LegIslation a. Title 49, U.S,C" subtitle VII, as amended, 1 b. Davis-Bacon Act - 40 U.S,C, 276(a), ~. c. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act -2'19 U,S.C. 201, ~ d, Hatch Act - 5 U.S.C, 1501, !lHg. e. Unlfol1l1 Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 Title 42 U.S,C. 4601,!l B9.12 f, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 - Section 106 -16 U.S,C, 470(f),1 g. Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974.16 U,S,C, 469 through 469c,1 h. Native Americans Grave Repatriation Act - 25 U,S,C, Section 3001, ~. I. Clean Air Act, P.L 90-148, as amended, J. Coastal Zone Management Act, P.L 93-205, as amended. k, Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 - Section 102(a) - 42 U,S.C, 4012a,1 I. Title 49 ,U,S,C., Section 303, (formerly known as Section 4(f)) m, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - 29 U.S.C, 794, n. Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI- 42 U,S,C, 2000d through d-4. o. Age DIscrimination Act of 1975 - 42 U,S,C, 6101,~, p. American Indian Religious Freedom Act, P,L, 95-341, as arended. q Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 -42 U.S,C. 4151, ~ r, Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 - Section 403- 2 U.S.C, f373,1 s, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards tct. 40 U,S.C, 327, ~ t. Copeland Antikickback Act - 18 U,S,C, 874, u. National Environmental Policy Act or 1969 - 42 U,S.C, 4321, ~ 1 v, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, P,L, 90-542, as amen~ed. w. Single Audit Act of 1984 - 31 U,S.C, 7501, ~ . x, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 - 41 U.S.C. 702 through 706, ExecutIve Orders Executive Order 11246 - Equal Empioyment Opportunity 1 Executive Order 11990 - Protection of Wetlands executive Order 11998 - FloodPlain Management Executive Order 12372 - Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. Executive Order 12699 - Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted New Building Construction 1 Executive Order 12898 - Environmental Justice Airport Assurances (06102197. State Modified 7/97) A-I :-.". ~. -D~'" If Federal Regulations ' ~, 'V .~ : ~f J a, 14 CFR Part 13 -Investigative and Enforcement Procedures, rr \ t) " b. '4CfR .....,.-"....,p_I'<<........--_ e4~ . : I C. 14 CFR Part 150 - Airport noise compatibility planning. ~> _ J-1 t1 d, 29 CFR Part 1 - Procedures for predetermination of wage rates.1 e. 29 CFR Part 3 - Contrac:tor& and lU~ors on public building or public work financed In whole or part , by Ioan8 or grants from the United Stat_, 29 CFR Part 5 - Labor slandards provIsIona applicable to contracts covering federally financed and assisted construcIIon (BIso labor standards ~ applicable to nonconstructlon contracts IUbject to the Contract Work Haura and Safety Standards Act), 41 CFR Part 60 - OffICe of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Equal Empryment Opportunity. Department of Labor (Federal and federally assisted contracting requirements). 49 CFR Part 18 - Uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to state and local governments.3 49 CFR Part 20 - New restrictions on lobbying, 49 CFR Part 21 - Nondiscrimination In federally-asslsted programs of the Department of Transportation - effectuation of TItle VI of the CIvU Rights Act of 1964, 49 CFR Part 23 - Participation by minority business enterprise In Department of Transportation programs. 49 CFR Part 24 - ur~orm relocation assistance and real property acquisition for Federal and federally assisted programs, 49 CFR Part 'Z1 - Nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap In programs and activities receiving or benefdtlng from Federal financI8I asslsIance,1 _ 49 CFR Part 29 - Govemmentwlde debarment and suspension (non-procurement) and govemmentwlde requirements for drug-free workplace (grants), 49 CFR Part 30 - Denial of public works contracts to suppliers of goods and services of countries that deny procurement market access to U,S, contractors. 49 CFR Part 41 - Seismic safety of Federal and federally assisted or regulated new building constructlon,1 e e f. g, h, I, j, k. I. m. n. 0, p, Office of Management and Budget Circulars a, A-87 - Cost Principles Applicable to Grants and Contracts with State and Local Govemments. b A-128 - Audits of State and Local Governments, 1 These laws do not apply to airport planning sponsors, 2 These laws do not apply to private sponsors, 3 49 CFR Part 18 and OMB Circular A-87 contain requirements for State and Local Governments receiving Federal assistance, Any requirement levied upon State and Local Govemments by this regulation and circular shall also be applicable to private sponsors receiving Federal assistance under Title 49. United Slates Code, Specific assurances required to be Included In grant agreements by any of the above laws, regulations or circulars are Incorporated by reference In the grant agreement. 2. Responsibility and Authority of the Sponsor. a, Public Agency Sponsor: It has legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and carry out the proposed project; that a resoluUon, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an offICIal act of the appllcanfs governing body authorizing the filing of the APPA. Including all understandings and assurances contained therein. and directing, and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act In connection with the APPA and to provide such additional Information as may be required, b. Private Sponsor: It has legal authority to apply for the grant and to finance and carry out the proposed project and comply with all terms, conditions, and assurances of this grant agreement. It shall designate an offlcial representative and shall In writing direct and authorize that person to file this APPA. Including all understandings and assurances contained therein; to act in connection with this APPA; and to provide such additional information as may be required, 3 Sponsor Fund Availability. It has sufficient funds available for that portion of the project costs which are not to be paid by the United States, It has sufficient funds available to assure operation and maintenance of items funded under the grant agreement which it will own or control. 4. Good Title. a, b, It holds good title, satisfactory to the Secretary, to the landing area of the airport or site thereof, or will give assurance satisfactory to the Secretary that good title will be acquired. For noise compatibility program projects to be carried out on the property of the sponsor, It holds good title satisfactory to the Secretary to that portion of the property upon which Federal funds will be expended or will give assurance to the Secretary that good title will be obtained, 6. Preserving Rights and Powers. a, It will not take or permit any action which would operate to deprive it of any of the rights and powers necessary to perform any or all of the terms, conditions, and assurances In the grant agreement without the written approval of the Secretary. and will act promptly to acquire, extinguish or modify any outstanding rights or claims of right of others which would interfere with such performance by the sponsor, This shall be done in a manner acceptable to the Secretary, Airport Assuranc:es (06(02197 - Stale Modified 7/97) A-2 e e It will not eeII, lease, encumber, or otherwise transfer or dispose of IIIIY part of Ita UtIe or other Interests n the property shown on ExhIbit A to this APPA or, for . noise compatibility program proJect, that portion of the property upon which Federal funds have been expended, for the dwatlon of the tenna, condltlona, and 88SUIlIIlC881n the granl agreement without epprova! by the SectetaIy, If the transferee Is found by the Secretary to be eligible under TItle 419, United States Code, to assume the obligations of the grant agreement and to have the power, authority, and financial resources to carry out all such obligations, the sponsor sIIaII Insert In the contract or document transferring or disposing of the sponso(slnterest. and make binding upon the transferee aU of the terms, conditions, and assurances contained In this grant agreement. For aU noise compatibility program projects which are to be carried out by another unit of local government or are on property owned by a unit of IocaJ government other than the sponsor, It will enter Into an agreement with that government. Except as otherwise specllIed by the SectetaIy, that agreement 8hal1 obligate that government to the same terms, conditions, and assurances that would be eppllcable to It If It epplled dlredly to the FAA for a grant to undertake the noise compatibility program project. That agreement and changes thereto must be satisfactory to the SectetaIy. It will take steps to enforce this agreement against the local govsmment If there III 8UbstantIaI non-compllance with the terms of the agreement For noise compatibility program projects to be carried out on privately owned property, It will enter Into an agreement with the CJINIW' of that propeIty which Includes provIsIona specllIed by the Secretary. It will take stepa to enforce this agreement against the property owner whenever there Is substantial non-compllance with the tenna of the agreement If the sponsor Is a private sponsor, It will take steps satisfactory to the Secretary to ensure that the airport will continue to function as a publk>use airport In- accordance with these assurances for the duration of these assurances. If l1li arrangement Is made for management and operation of the aiIport by any agency or person other than the sponsor or l1li employee of the sponsor, the sponsor will reserve suffICient rights and authority to Insure that the airport win be operated and maintained In accordance Tille 419, United States Code, the regulations and the terms, conditions and assurances In the grant agreement and shall Insure that such arrangement also requires compliance therewith. . 8. Consistency with Local Plans. The project Is reasonably consistent with plans (existing at the time of submission of this APPA) of public agencies that are authorized by the State In which the project Is located to plan for the development of the area sumlUnding the airport. For noise compatibility program projects, other than land acquisition, to be carried out on property not owned by the airport and over which property another agency has land use control or authority, the sponsor shall obtain from each such agency a written declaration that such agency supports that project and the project Is reasonably consistent with the agency's plans regarding the property, ' .-: :: ~~- t:::~)~':\, t (~)j~,;7 , ( I ' ,. ;,.,,- f . , \ ,i l :. , , , ,j'~ \>-~~ l! l.;jc. .~y ':'::=..:...:0' .1 . b. d. e. f. 7. Consideration of Local Interest. It has given fair consideration to the interest of communities In or near where the project may be located. 8. Consultation with Users. In making a decision to undertake any airport development project under TrUe 419, United States Code, It has undertaken reasonable consultations with affected parties using the airport at which project is proposed. 9. Public Hearings. In projects invoMng the location of an airport, an airport runway, or a major runway extension, It has afforded the opportunity for public hearings for the purpose of considering the economic, social, and environmental effects of the airport or runway location and Its consistency with goals and objectives of such planning as has been carried out by the community and it shall, when requested by the Secretary, submit a copy of the transcript of such hearings to the .Secretary. Further, for such projects, it has on Its management board either voting representation from the communities where the project Is located or has advised the communities that they have the right to petition the Secretary conceming a proposed project, 10. Air and Water Quality Standards. In projects invoMng airport location, a major runway extension, or runway location it will provide for the Governor of the state In which the project is located to certify In writing to the Secretary that the project will be localed, designed, constructed, and operated so as to comply with applicable air and water quality standards, In any case where such standards have not been approved and where applicable air and water quality standards have been promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, certirlC8tion shall be obtained from such Administrator, Notice of certification or refusal to certify shall be provided within sixty days after the project APPA has been receivecl by the Secretary. 11. Pavement Preventive Maintenance, With respect to a project approved after January 1, 1995, for the replacement or reconstruction of pavement at the airport, it assures or certifies that it has Implemented an effective airport pavement maintenance-management program and it assures that it will use such program for the useful life of any pavement constructed, reconstructed or repaired with Federal financial assistance at the airport, It will provide such reports on pavement condition and pavement management programs as the Secretary determines may be useful, I 12. Terminal Development Prerequisites. For projects which include tenninal development at a public use airport, as defined in TItle 49, It has, on the date of submittal of the project grant request, all the safety equipment required for certification of such airport under section 44706 of Tille 49, United States Code, and all the security equipment required by rule or regulation, and has provided for access to the passenger enplaning and deplaning area of such airport to passengers enplaning and deplaning from aircraft other than air carrier aircraft. 13. Accounting System. Audit, and Recordkeeplng Requirements. a, It shall keep all project accounts and records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of the grant, the total cost of the project in connection with which the grant Is given or used, and the amount or nature of that portion of the cost of the project suppllecl by other sources, and such other financial records pertinent to the project. The accounts and records shall be kept In accordance with an accounting system that will facilitate an effective audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, Airport Assurances (06102197 . S1aic Modified 7/97) A.J e e b, It IhaII make available to the Secretary and the Comptroller General af the United States. or any of their duly .' aulhorlzed representatives, for the purpose of audit and examination, any books, docwnenI8, papers,'" _ recorda of the recipient that are pertinent to the grant. The Secretary may require that an apprapriIIte audI be conducted by a recipient. In any casein which an Independent audit Is made of the accounts of 8 sponsor relating to the d/aposiUon of the proceeds of a grant or relating to the project In connection witt which the grant was given or used, It shall file a centfled copy of such audit with the Complroller Genend of the United States not later than &Ix (6) months following the close of the fiscal year for which the audit was . made. :~ (0) ITJ)'f j)'," ..'/; I u . _/ .. -'..~ ~ ".. 14. Minimum Wage Rates. It 1haIIIncIude, In aD contracts In excess of $2,000 for work on any projects runded under the grant agreement which Involve labor, pnMsIons establishing minimum rates of wages, to be predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, In 8CCOrdance with the Oavkr8acon Act, 8S amended (40 U,S.C. 276a-276a-5), which contrBctora shaD pay to sIcIIIed and unsIcIlled labor, and such minimum rates shaIJ be stated In the Invitation for bIcl~ and shaD be Included In proposals or bids for the work. 15. Veteran's Preference. It shaIJ Include In all contracts for work on any project funded under the grant agreement which Involve labor, such provisions as are necessary to Insure that, In the employment of labor (except In executive, administrative, and supervisory posiUons), preference shall be given to Veterans of the VIetnam era and disabled veterans as defined In SectIon 47112 of T1Ue 49, United States Code. However, this preference shall apply only where the IndMduals are available and quaDfIed to perform the work to which the imployment reJates. 18. Confonnlty to Plans and SpeclftcatlonL It wiD execute the project subject to plans, specifications, and schedules IppnMld by the Secretary. Such plans, specifications, and schedules shall be submitted to the Secretary prior to commencement of site preparation, construc:tIon, or other performance under this grant agreement, and, upon approval of the Secretary, shaD be Incorpcnted Into this grant egraement. Any modification to the approved plans, specifications, and schedules shall also be subject to approvaJ of the Secretary, and Incorporated Into the grant agreemenl 17. Construction Inspection and Approval. It wiD provide and maintain competent technical supervision at the construc:tIon site throughout the project to assure that the work conforms to the plans, speciflC8tlons, and schedules approved by the Secretary for the project. It shall subject the construction work on any project contained In an approved project APPA to inspection and approval by the Secretary and such work shall be In accordance with regulations and procedures prescribed by the Secretary, Such regulations and procedures shall require such cost and progress reporting by the sponsor or sponsors of such project as the Secretary shall deem necessary. 18. Planning Projects. In carrying out planning projects: a. It will execute the project In ac:cordance with the approved program narrative contained In the project APPA or with the modifications similarly approved. b, It will fumish the Secretary with such periodic reports as required pertaining to the planning project and plaM/ng work activities. ' c. It will Include In all published material prepared in connection with the planning project a notice that the material was prepared under a grant provided by the United States. d, It will make such material available for examination by the public, and agrees that no material prepared with funds under this project shall be subject to copyright In the United States or any other country. e, It will give the Secretary unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use any of the material prepared In connection with this grant. f, It wl1l grant the Secretary the right to disapprove the sponsor's employment of specifIC consultants and their subcontractors to do all or any part of this project as well as the right to disapprove the proposed scope and cost of professional services, g, It will grant the Secretary the right to disapprove the use of the sponsor's employees to do all or any part of the project. _ h. It understands and agrees that the Secretary's approval of this project grant or the Secretary's approval of any planning material developed as part of this grant does not constitute or Imply any assurance or commitment on the part of the Secretary to approve any pending or future request for a Federal airport grant. 19. Operation and Maintenance. a. The airport and all facilities which are necessary to serve the aeronautical users of the airport, other than facilities owned or controlled by the United States, shall be operated at all times in a safe and serviceable condition and In accordance with the minimum standards as may be required or prescribed by applicable Federal, state and local agencies for maintenance and operation. It will not cause or permit any activity or action thereon which would Interfere with its use for airport purposes. It will suitably operate and maintain the airport and all facilities thereon or connected therewith, with due regard to climatic and flood conditions, Any proposal to temporarily close the airport for nonaeronautlcal purposes must first be approved by the Secretary. In furtherance of this assurance, the sponsor will have in effect arrangements for- (1) Operating the airport's aeronautical facilities whenever required; (2) Promptly marking and lighting hazards resulting from airport conditions, Including temporary conditions; and (3) Promptly notifying airmen of any condition affecting aeronautical use of the airport. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to require that the airport be operated for aeronautical use during temporary periods when snow, flood or other climatic conditions Interfere with such operation and maintenance, Further, nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the maintenance, repair, restoration, or replacement of any structure or facility which is substantially damaged or destroyed due to an act of God or other condition or circumstance beyond the control of the sponsor, b. It will suitably operate and maintain noise compatibility program items that It owns or controls upon which Federal funds have been expended, Airport Assurances (06/02197. State Modified 7/97) A.4 e e .... ....,'.'- ....1 20. Hazard Removal and Mitigation. It will take appropriate action to assure that such tennInaJ aInlpace as Is required to pnJtect Instrument and visual operations to the airport (including esIabIlshed minimum flight altitudes) wID be adequately cleared and li~~protected by removing, kMertng, relocating, martclng, or lighting or oIherwIse mlUgatlng exIstIng.alrport hazards and by preventing g" .the establishment or creation of futunt airport hazards. r.O ", _...LandU... ...-___.._"'......_10..-_.10_ ~ ~ . the use of land adjacent to or In the immediate vicinity of the airport to ac:tIvlUes and purposes compatible with nonnaJ alrport operations, including landing and takeoff of aln:raft. In addition, If the project Is for noise compatibility program 1mpIementaUon, . will not cause or permit any change In land use, within Its Jurisdiction, that wiD reduce Its compatibility, with respect to the airport, of the noise compatlblDty program measures upon which Federal funds have been expended. 22. Economic Nondiscrimination. a. It will make Its airport available 88 an airport for public use on reasonable terms and without unjust discrimination, to any person, nrm, or corporation to conduct or to engage In any aeronautical activity for furnishing services to the public at the airport. b. In any agreement, contrec:t, 1ea8e, or other arrangement under which a right or privilege at the alrport Is granted to any person, firm, or corporatJon to conduct or to engage In any aeronautical activity for furnishing services to the public at the airport, the sponsor wiD Insert and enforce provIsIona requiring the contractor to- (1) furnish said services on a reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory, basis to all users thereof, and (2) charge reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory, prices for each unit or service, provided that the contractor may be allowed to make reasonable and nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates, or other sImItar types of price reductions to volume purchasers. c, Each rDCeCf.based operator at the airport shaD be subject to the same rates, fees, rentals, and other charges as are uniformly applicable to aD other flxed-based operators maJclng the same or similar uses of such airport and utilizing the same or similar facilities. d. Each air carrier using such airport shall have the right to service itself or to use any f1xed-based operator that Is authorized or permitted by the airport to serve any air carrier at such airport. . e. Each air carrier using such airport (whether as a tenant, nontenant, or subtenant of another air canter tenant) shall be subject to such nondiscriminatory and substantially comparable rules, regulations, conditions, rates, fees, rentals, and other charges with respect to facilities directly and substantially related to providing air transportation as are applicable to aU such air carriers which make similar use of such airport and utilize similar facilities, subject to reasonable classlrJCatlons such as tenants or nontenants and signatory carriers and nonsIgnatory carriers. Classification or status as tenant or signatory shaD not be unreasonably withheld by any airport provided an air carrier assumes obllgaUons substantially similar to those already Imposed on air carriers In such classification or status. f. It wiD not exercise or grant any right or prMlege which operates to prevent any person, nrm, or corporation operaUng aircraft on the airport; from performing any services on Its own aircraft with Its own employees (Including, but not limited to maintenance, repair, and fueling) that it may choose to perform. g. In the event the sponsor Itself exercises any of the rights and privileges referred to In this assurance, the services Involved will be provided on the same conditions as would apply to the furnishing of such services by commercial aeronautical service providers authorized by the sponsor under these provisions, h, The sponsor may establish such reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory, conditions to be met by all users of the airport as may be necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the airport. I, The sponsor may prohibit or limit any given type, kind or class of aeronautical use of the airport If such acUon is necessary for the safe operation of the airport or necessary to serve the civil aviation needs of the public. 23. Exclusive Rights. It will permit no exclusive right for the use of the airport by any person providing, or intending to provide, aeronautical services to the public, For purposes of this paragraph, the providing of the services at an airport by a single fIXed- based operator shall not be construed as an exclusive right if both of the foilowing apply: a. It would be unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical for more than one lIxed-based operator to provide such services, and b, If allowing more than one flXed-based operator to provide such services would require the reduction of space leased pursuant to an existing agreement between such single fixed-based operator and such airport, It further agrees that It will not, either directly or Indirectly, grant or permit any person, nrm, or corporation, the exclusive right at the airport to conduct any aeronautical activities, Including, but not limited to charter nights, pilot training, aircraft rental and sighlseeing, aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and surveying, air carrier operaUons, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products whether or not conducted in conjunction with other aeronautical activity, repair and maintenance of aircraft, sale of aircraft parts, and any other activities which because of their direct relationship to the operation of aircraft can be regarded as an aeronautical activity, and that It will terminate any exclusive right to conduct an aeronautical activity now existing at such an airport before the grant of any assistance under Title 49, United States Code, 24. Fee and Rental Structure. It will maintain a fee and rental structure for the facilities and services at the airport which will make the airport as self-sustaining as possible under the circumstances existing at the particular airport, taking Into account such factors as the volume of traffIC and economy of collection, No part of the Federal share of an airport development, airport planning or noise compatibility project for which a grant Is made under Tille 49, United States Code, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, the Federal Airport Act or the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 shall be Included In the rate basis In establishing fees, rates, and charges for users of that airport, Airport Assurances (06102197 . Slate Modified 7/97) A-' 28. 29. e ~(Q)~\1 21. Airport Revenues. a. AD revenues generated by the 81rport end any local taxes on aviation fuel established lifter December 30, 1987, will be expended by It for the cepital or opendIng costs of the 81rport; the locaI8Irport system; or other IoC8I facilities which 81'8 owned or operated by the owner or operator of the 8irport and which 81'8 directly end substantially related to the 8CtuaJ air transportation of passengers or property; or for noise mitigation purposes on or off the 8Irport. Provided, however, that If covenants or assurances In debt obligations Issued befOl8 September 3, 1982. by the owner or operator of the 8Irport. or provisions enacted befOl8 September 3, 1982, In governing - statutes contnlUIng the owner or opendo(s ftnancIng, pruvIde for the use of the rewnuea from any of the 8Irport owner or operator's facIIItIe8, including the 81rport,'to support not only the 81rport but also the airport owner or operator's general debt obIIgatIona or other flIcIIItIe8, then this DmIIatIon on the use of 811 revenues generated by the airport (end, In the case of a public 8Irport.1oc8J taxes on 8Vl8Uon fuel) &haD not apply, b. As part of the annu81audlt required lmder the SIngle AUdit Act of 1984, the aponsor will direct that the 8ucIiI will review, end the resulting audit report will provide an opinion concerning. the use of airport revenue end taxes In paragraph (a), end indicating whether funds paid or transferred to the owner or operator 81'8 paid or transferred In a manner consistent with TItle 49, United States Code and any other applicable provision of law, InclUding any regulation pnlIIIulgated by the Secretary or Administrator, c, Ally civil penalties or other sanctIona wiD be Imposed for violation of this assurance In accordance with the provisions of Section 47107 of TItle 49, United States Code. 26. Reports and Inspections. It will: a. submit to the Secr8tary such annu81 or apeciaI financial end operations reports as the Secretary may reasonably request end make such reports available to the public; make available to the public at reasonable times and places a report of the airport budget In a fannat prescribed by the Secretary; b. for airport development projects, make the airport and all airport records and cIocuments affecting the airport, including deeds, leases, operation end use agreements, regulations end other Instruments, available for Inspection by any duly authorized agent of the Secretary upon reasonable request; C. for noise compatibility program projects, make records and documents relating to the project and continued compliance with the tenns, conditIona, end assurances of the grant agreement Including deeds, leases, agreements, regulations, and other instruments, available for Inspection by any duly authorized agent of the Secretary upon reasonable request; and d. In a format and time prescribed by the Secretary, provide to the Secretary and make available to the public following each of its fiscal years, an annual report listing In detail: (I) all amounts paid by the airport to any other unit of government and the purposes for which each such payment was made; and (Ii) all services and property provided by the airport to other units of government and the amount of compensation received for p~ of each such service and property, Use by Government Aircraft. It will make available all of the facilities of the airport developed with Federal financial assistance and all those usable for landing and takeoff of aircraft to the United States for use by Government aircraft In common with other 81rcraft at all Umes without charge, except, If the use by Government aircraft Is substantial, charge may be made for a reasonable share, proportional to such use, for the cost of operating and maintaining the facilities used. Unless otherwise detennined by the Secretary, or othetwIse agreed to by the sponsor and the using agency, substantial use of an airport by Government aircraft will be considered to exist when operations of such aircraft are in excess of those which, In the opinion of the Secretary, would unduly Interfere with use of the landing areas by other authorized aircraft, or during any calendar month that- a, Five (5) or more Government aircraft are regularly based at the airport or on land adjacent thereto; or b, . The total number of movements (counting each landing as a movement) of Government aircraft is 300 or more, or the gross accumulative weight of Government aircraft using the airport (the total movement of Government aircraft multiplied by gross weights of such aircraft) Is in excess of fIVe million pounds. Land for Feeleral Facilities. It will furnish without cost to the Federal Government for use In connection with any air traffIC control or air navigation activities, or weather-reportlng and communication activities related to air traffIC control, any areas of land or water, or estate therein, or rights in buildings of the sponsor as the Secretary considers necessary or desirable for construct/on, operation, and maintenance at Federal expense of space or facilities for such purposes, Such areas or any portion thereof will be made available as provided herein within four months after receipt of a written request from the Secretary, 27. Airport Layout Plan. a. It will keep up to date at all times an airport layout plan of the airport showing (1) boundaries of the airport and all proposed additions thereto, together with the boundaries of all offsite areas owned or controlled by the sponsor for airport purposes and proposed additions thereto; (2) the location and nature of all existing and proposed airport facilities and structures (such as runways, taxiways, aprons, teoninal buildings, hangars and roads), Including all proposed extensions and reductions of existing airport facilities; and (3) the location of all existing and proposed nonaviatlon areas and of all existing improvements thereon, Such airport layout plans and each amendment, revision, or modiflC8tion thereof, shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary which approval shall be evidenced by the signature of a duly authorized representative of the Secretary on the face of the airport layout plan, The sponsor will not make or permit any changes or alterations In the airport or any of its facilities which are not In confoonity with the airport layout plan as approved by the Secretary and which might, In the opinion of the Secretary, adversely affect the safety, utility or efflciency of the airport. Airport Assurances (06102197 - State Modified 7/97) A-6 -~7 ~.~ tP~ {t])~ ,. I \ I I ' ~ ' '\ ~I " ,'\,\...1) \ \ L.!; .\":;;:) ,-"." -. e e b. If a ch8nge or alteration In the airport or the f8cIIitIes Is made which the Secretary determines lIdvenIeIy - affed8 the safety, utility, or efflclency of III1Y feder8l/y owned, leased, or funded property on or off the lIIrport and which Is not In conformity with the BIrport IIIyout pI8n 88l1pproved by the Secretary, the GWr8' or operator will, If requested, by the Secretary (1) eliminate such IIdver8e effect In a manner apprcMld by the SecreI8ry; or (2) bear aD costs of relocating such property (or replacement thereof) to a 8Ite lICCeptabIe to the Secretary and an costa of restoring such property (or replacement thereof) to the level of safety, utility, effic:lency, and cost of operation existing before the unapproved ch8nge In the lIIrport or Its flICIlitles. 30. Civil Rights. It wiD comply with such rules 8S lII8 promulgated to lISSLIre that no penlOI'I8haII, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or hBndlcap be excluded from partIcIplItIng In IIIlY lICtMty conducted with or benefiting from funds received from this grant. ThIs 8SSU...nce obligates the sponsor for the period during which Federal flnanclalll88lstance Is extended to the program, except where Federal financial assistance Is to provide, or Is In the form of personal property or relII property or Interest therein or structures or Improvements thereon In which case the lISSUrance obligates the sponsor or III1Y transferee for the longer of the following periods: (a) the period during which the property Is used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance Is extended, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, or (b) the period during which the sponsor retains ownership or possession of the property. 31. Disposal of Land. a. For land purchased under a grant for airport noise compatibility purposes, It will dispose of the land, when the land Is no longer needed for such purposes, at fair market value, at the earliest practicable time. That portion of the proceeds of such disposition which Is proportionate to the United States' share of acquisition of such land wiD, at the discretion of the Secretary, 1) be paid to the Secretary for deposit In the Trust Fund, or 2) be relnYested In an apprcMld noise compatibility project 88 prescribed by the Secretary. b. (1) For land purchased under a grant for airport development purposes (other than noise compatibility), It will, when the land Is no longer needed for airport purposes, dispose of such land at fair market value or make available to the Secretary an amount equal to the United Slates' proportionate share of the fair martet value of the land. That portion of the proceeds of such disposition which Is PrOportionate to the United States' share of the cost of acquisition of such land will, (a) upon application to the Secretary, be relilvested In another eligible airport Improvement project or projec:ts approved by the Secretary at that airport or within the national airport system, or (b) be paid to the Secretary for deposit In the Trust Fund If no eligible project exists. (2) Land shall be considered to be needed for airport purposes under this assurance If (a) it may be needed for aeronautical purposes Oncluding runway protection zones) or serve as noise buffer land, and (b) the revenue from Interim uses of such land contributes to the financial self-sufficiency of the airport. Further, land purchased with a grant received by an airport operator or owner before December 31, 1987, wiD be considered to be needed for airport purposes if the Secretary or Federal agency making such grant before December31, 1987, was notified by the operator or owner of the uses of such land, did not object to such use, and the land continues to be used for that purpose, such use having commenced no later than December 15, 1989. c. Disposition of such land under (a) or (b) will be subject to the retention or reservation of any Interest or right therein necessary to ensure that such land will only be used for purposes which are compatible with noise levels associated with operation of the airport. 32. Engineering and Design Services. It will award each contract, or sub-contract for program management, construction management. planning studies, feasibility studies, architectural services, preliminary engineering, design, engineering, surveying, mapping or related services with respect to the project in the same manner as a contract for architectural and engineering services is negotiated under TrUe IX of the Federal Properly and Administrative Services Act of 1949 or an equivalent qualincations-based requirement prescribed for or by the sponsor of the airport, 33. Foreign Market Restrictions. It will not allow funds provided under this grant to be used to fund any project which uses IIIlY product or service of a foreign country during the period in which such foreign country Is listed by the United States Trade Representative as denying fair and equitable market opportunities for products and suppliers of the United States In procurement and construction. 3-4. Policies, Standards, and Specifications. It will carry out the project In accordance with policies, standards, and specifications approved by the Secretary Including but not limited to the advisory circulars listed In the Current FAA Advisory Circulars for AlP projects, dated Mav 1. 1995 and Included In this grant, and in accordance with applicable state policies, standards, and speciflC8tions approved by the Secretary. 35. Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. (1) It will be guided in acquiring real property, to the greatest extent practicable under State law, by the land acquisition policies in Subpart 8 of 49 CFR Part 24 and will pay or reimburse property owners for necessary expenses as specified In Subpart B, (2) It will provide a relocation assistance program offering the services described In SUbpart C and fair and reasonable relocation payments and assistance to displaced persons as required In Subpart D and E of 49 CFR Part 24, (3) It will make available within a reasonable periocl of time prior to displacement, comparable replacement dwellings to displaced persons In accordance with Subpart E of 49 CFR Part 24. 36. Access By Intercity Buses. The airport owner or operator will permit, to the maximum extent practicable, intercity buses or other modes of transportation to have access to the airport, however, It has no obligation to fund special facilities for Intercity buses or for other modes of transportation, Airport Assurances (06/02197 - Stale Modified 7/97) A-7 Updated On: May 1. 118. NUMBER 7OI7460-1H, CHG 1 & 2 1501~13 15015100.14C 15015210.58 15015211).78 15015211).14 15015211).15 15015211).18 1501522<J.48 15015221).1OA 15015221).13B 15015220-14A 15015220-18A 1501522().17A 15015221).18 15015220.19 15015221).20, CHG 1 15015220-21, CHG 1 15015301).13, CHG 1, 2, 3, & 4 15015301).14 15015301).15 15015320.5B 15Q1532o.6C, CHG 1 & 2 15015321).12 B 15015321).14 15015325-4A, CHG 1 1501S340-1G 1501534O-4C, CHG 1 & 2 1501S34C).58, CHG 1 1501S340-14B. CHG 1 & 2. 1501S340-178 1501S340-18C, CHG 1 1501S340-19 1501S340-21 1501S340-238 1501S340-24, CHG 1 1501S340-27 A 15015345-30 15015345-5A 15015345-70, CHG 1 15015345-10E 15015345-12C 15015345-13A 15015345-26B, CHG 1 & 2 15015345-27C 15015345-280, CHG 1 15015345-39B, CHG 1 15015345-42C, CHG 1 15015345-430 1501S345-44F, CHG 1 1501S345-45A 15015345-46A 15015345-47 A 1501S345-49A 15015345-50, CHG 1 15015345-51, CHG 1 15015345-52 15015345-53 15015360-9 1501S360-12A 15015360-13, CHG 1 15015371).2C 15015370-6B 15015371).10A, CHG " 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 15015371).11, CHG 1 15015371).12 1501S390-2A 1501539()..3 e e CURRENT FAA ADVISORY CIRCULARS FOR AlP PROJECTS fF~ t(,~ ~ "::\\ \'WV( SUBJECT ' d ( ~ ~ ; ~ ~;'. ~ \ 0bIIructIan Maddng and lighting '. \.. />: "" \....l; .! i ~: Announcement fII Avalllblllty RTCA Inc., Document RTCA-221 , Guidance and'Reccimmend8d ,_' II Requirements far Airport Surfllc:e McMment Senaora Architadunll, engineering, and Planning Consultant ServIces far Airport Grant ProJacts PaIntIng. Maddng and lighting fII Vehlcla8 Used on an Airport Aircraft FIre and Rescue Communications Airport FIre and Rescue P8flIOnnel Protective Clothing Airport RlISClIlI and F1rafightlng Station Building Design Systems far Intefactiva Training of Airport P8flIOnnel Water Supply Systarnl for AIIcnIft FIre and Rascue Protection Guide Speciftcatlon far Water/Foam Type Aircraft Rescue and F1refighlng Vehlc:les Runway SuIface Condition Sensor Specification Guide AIrport FIre and Rescue Vehicle Specification Guide Automated Weather ObservIng Systems far NonFederal Applications DesIgn SIlIncIards far Aircraft Rescue F1refightlng Training Facilities Buildings far Storage and Malm-nce fII Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment and Materials Guide Spec:iftcatIon far Small. Dual-Agent Aircraft Rescue and FIrefIghUng Vehicles AIrport SnGw and Ice ContnlI Equipment Guide Specifications far UfIs Used to Board Airline Passengers with Mobility Impairments AIrport Design DesIgn fII AIrcraft Deicing Facilities Use fII Value Engln..tng far Engineering Design of Airport Grant ProJacts AIrport Drainage Airport Pavement DesIgn and Ewluation Measurement, Construction. and Maintenance of Skid Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces Airport landscaping for Noise Control Purposes Runway Length Requirements for Airport Design Standards far Airport MarkIng Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown Zone Ughting Systems Segmented Circle Airport Marker System Economy Approach UghUng Aids Standby Power for NonFAA Airport Ughting Systems Standards far AIrport Sign Systems Taxiway Centerline Ughtlng System Airport Miscellaneous Ughtlng VIsual Aids Supplemental Wind Cones Runway and Taxiway Edge Ughtlng System Air.To-Ground Radio ContnlI of Airport Ughtlng Systems Specification for L.a21 Panels far Remote Control of Airport Ughting Circuit Selector Switch Specification for L.a24 Underground Electrical Cable for Airport Ughting Circuits SpecilIcation for Constant Current Regulators Regulator Monitors SpecIlication for Airport and Heliport Beacon SpecilIcation for L-841 Auxiliary Relay Cabinet Assembly for Pilot Control of Airport Lighting Circuits Specifications for L.a23 Plug and Receptacle, Cable Connectors Specification for Wind Cones Assemblies Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems FAA Specification L-8S3, Runway and Taxiway Centerline Retroflective Markers Specification for Airport Ught Bases, Transfonner Housings, Junction Boxes and Accessories Specification far Obstruction Lighting Equipment Specification for Taxiway and Runway Signs Lightweight Approach Light Structure Specification for Runway and TlIIdway Ught FIxtures Isolation Transformers for Airport Ughtlng Systems Specification L-854, Radio Control Equipment Specification for Portable Runway Lights Specification for Discharge- Type Flasher Equipment Generic VISual Glldeslope Indicators (GVGI) Airport Ughing Equipment Certification Program Planning and Design of Airport Terminal Facilities at NonHub Locations Airport Signing and Graphics Planning and Design Guidance for Airport Terminal Facilities Operational Safety on Airporta During Construction Construction Progress and Inspection Report-Airport Grant Program Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports Use, of Nondestructive Testing Devices in the Evaluation of Airport Pavements Quality Control of Construction for Airport Grant Projects Heliport DesIgn Vertiport Design A-8 . e CERTI PI CAT ION OP PROJECT PUNDS ,,- 'I: . .;)" ~:.<I' , )!' I' - " ~' TxDOT Contract No.: 8XXFA032 TxDOT CSJ NO.: 9842LPRTE Robert T. Herrera , Citv Manaqer (Name) (Title) do hereby certify that sufficient funds to meet the Sponsor's share of project costs as identified in the Airport Project Participation Agreement for said project will be available in accordance with the schedule shown below: I, , SPONSOR FUNDS Source Amount Date Available Fund 010 $280,430 09-30-97 The has caused this to be duly executed in its name, this 24th day of November , 19~. The city of LaPorte. Texas (Sponsor) By: ~~\. ~ Tit 1 e : C\-\-~ '(Y'\c. ~c.. \ C'. (l.. e e '. ',' ,~ .' I '.,.,'", , ~. .1'/' CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORT FUND TxDOT Contract No.: 8XXFA032 TxDOT CSJ NO.: 9842LPRTE I, Robert T. Herrera (Name) do hereby certify that the , City ManRc;lF!T (Title), Airport Fund has La Porte (Name of Fund) been established for the , and that all fees, charges, rents, and money from any source derived from airport operations will be deposited for the benefit of the La Porte Airport Fund and will not be diverted for (Name of Fund) other general revenue fund expenditures or any other special fund of the and that all expenditures from the Fund will be solely for airport purposes. Such fund may be an account as part of another fund, but must be accounted for in such a manner that all revenues, expenses, retained earnings, and balances in the account are discernable from other types of monies identified in the fund as a whole. The has caused this to be duly executed in its name, this 24th day of November , 19~. The City of LaPorte , Texas (Sponsor) By: G<~ T. \-\~ Title: C\'~~ rt'\o.w~~~~ e e (j'r' '::) rr '\~ ' ,'--;, \:\.7 , ' " 'I L - J) ~.. \\-/'>~\ //; " ~-.,./ \~ J L il;; -,- (, . ' DESIG~TIOH OF SPONSOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVB TxDOT Contract No.: 8XXFA032 TxDOT CSJ NO.: 9842LPRTE I, Robert T Herrp-r~ (Name) hereby designate Steve r.i t:y M;!n""g~r (Title) Gillett. Director Public Works as the Sponsor's (Name, Title) authorized representative for the project, who shall have the authority to make approvals and disapprovals as required on behalf of the Sponsor. , , The has caused this to be duly executed in its name, this 24th day of November , 19~. The City of LaPorte. Texas (Sponsor) By:G~ 1: ~ Title: c.\Jr~ ml)w~~c(a. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE Mailing Address: City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Telephone/Fax Number: 281-471-9650 Fax 281-471-0578 e e c:ER2!J:n~J:OH 1U!:GAlU):ING DRt7G-1'RE!l WORRPLACB , 1~,~r>>' [f2JV H .. '\.j I 1U!:Qt7~ ......! ' A. The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition: (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about- ( 1) (2) (3) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will- (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d) (2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notices shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d) (2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted- (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; . (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (street address, city, county, state, zip code) City Hall - 604 West Fairmont, La Porte, Harris, Texas, 77571 Public Works - North 23rd street, La Porte, Harris, Texas, 77571 Check ____ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Signed: CX~ \. ~ Da ted: \ l. 1. "\, . ~ "1 Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Typed Name and Title of Sponsor Representative -- . ...- e . - ." '1 .. - 0, ': . e REOUE.FOR CITY COlJNCrL AGENDA IT" Agenda Date Requested: November 24. 1997 Requested By: John Joems Department: Assistant City Manager _ Report -X-- Resolution _ Ordinance Exhibits: Resolution 97- SUMMARY & RECOM"Ml:NUA TION The City will soon be spending budgeted fimds for acquisition of property (mId potentially other costs) in support of the FIO I Drainage Project, The FIOI Drainage Project in the Lomax area is a potenlial Bond Fund Project. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 made changes that severely limited the ability of a City t.o reimburse itself (from bond funds) for expcnses incurred on a project prior to the issuance of bonds for the project. In visiting with the City's Bond Counsel, Mr. M, Paul Martin. we found that amendments to the Internal Revenue Code and State Law now permit the Cily the option of reimbursing itself for pre-bond issuance expcnses if a resolution declaring this intention is passed. The :~Uached resolution meets this requirement. The purpose of the attached resolution is to leave the City with the option of reimbursing itself for expenses incurred prior to the issuance of bonds on the above mentioned project. AI the time the bonds are sold. the City can decide whether to reimburse itself or not Staff believes this is a bcnefici:ll tool to use with this and other future bond projects. Where it would be especially beneficial is when a project is re.1dy Lo be sl~lrted but the bond sale is still several months away. Progress could continue on the project with funds Cldvanced from another source and reimbursed when the bonds are sold. I would like to dmw your allention to Section 2 of the Resolution. The wording of this section is t.o imply that the bonds sold may be general obligation or utility revenue and that the lotal amount of the issne is estimaled to be $2,000,000. These funds would be available for several projects, including the above-mentioned project. The amount of lhe total issue is being Slaled since the actual cost of this project is not known at this time. Action RCl,uircd hy Cuuncil: Approve Resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expendilures wilh borrowing proceeds. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/\\l~'stewater _ Capitallmprovement_ Genenll Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Av~,ilahle: YES NO Approved for City Council A2enda R4.= City Manager 1I/:Z0 If 7 I f Date . RESOLUTION NO. 97- 1.<<;<<:>>!PV RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENETION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas (the "Issuer") de...ires to pay expenditures in connection with the design, planning, acquisition, construction, equipping, and/or renovating the project or facilities described as the FIOI Drainuge Project (the project), WHEREAS, Article 717k-6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statute..., as amended ("Article 717k-6") permits the Issuer to use the proceeds of obligations to reimburse the Issuer for costs attributable to the Project paid or incurred before the date of issuance of such obi igations; and WHEREAS, the Issuer tinds, considers, and declares that the reimbursement of the Issuer for the payment of such expenditures will be appropriate and consistent with the objectives of the Issuer's programs and, as such, chooses to declare its intention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1,150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, to reimburse itself till' such payments at such time as it issuers obligations to tinance the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS THAT: Section I, This Resolution declared the intention of the Issm:r to reimburse the expenditures for the Project with the proceeds of ohligation, The Issuer presently intends to reimburse the expenditure by incurring obligations issued under Texas law the interest un which is excludable from gross income under section t03 of the Internal Revenm: Code of 1986, as amended, Section 2, The Issuer reasonably expects to incur debt, in one or more series of obligatk~ns, in an aggregate maximum principal amount now estimated to he equal to $2,000,000,00 for the purpose of paying the costs of the Project. . Section 3. The Issuer intends to reimhurse the exptmditures hereunder not later than 18 months after the date the original expenditure is paid 1.11' the date the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the original expent.liture is paid unless the Project is a construction project for which the Issuer and a licensed architect or engineer have certitied that at least tivt: years are necessary to complete the Project in which event the maximum reimhursement period is tive years after the date of the original expenditurt:. Section 4, The Issuer intends that this Resolution satisfy the official intent requirement set forth in Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations and evidences its intentions under Article 7171 k-6, Section 5. This Resolution shall be liherally construed to evidence the intent of the Issuer to comply with state law and federal income tax law in the issuance uf tax-exempt obligations till' the Project. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24lh day of November, 1997 ATf~tu () I }1l11t1; ~ha A, Gillett, City Secretary e, e - - . - ~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE. ITEM ! ~ I : l Agenda Date Requested: Department: Finance Requested By: X Report _ Resolution _ Ordinance Exhibits: None I i WI' I Ii SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City's fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, At that time, there were 47 outstanding purchase orders, The purchase orders represent goods that were ordered and budgeted funds that were committed to procure items necessary to operate the City, We need to re-establish these items for the new fiscal year, This action will have no effect on the working capital of the various funds. A breakdown of the "open" purchase orders by operating fund are as follows: Fund Number Amount General Fund 38 $ 87,210 Utility Fund 4 10,469 Sylvan Beach Fund 2 2,501 Golf Course Fund 2 7,856 Economic Development Fund ---.l 439 Total 47 $108,475 A few examples of the "open" purchase orders are: 1) Printing offorms ordered but not received, 2) Grass seed for landscaping in the Parks and Golf Course Maintenance Divisions ordered but not received, 3) Protective wear for the Police Department ordered but not received, The above amendments will not have an impact on the projected working capital balances for the year because they were all projected to be expended in the last fiscal year, Action Required by Councll: Instruct the Director of Finance to amend the various operating budgets for outstanding purchase orders, I ~ ': ,I Availability of Funds: General Fund Capital Improvement VARIOUS Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: VARIOUS FundsAvailable: X YES _NO ---. - ^Il~~ Council Agenda Ro~ . Herrera, Date Oty P anager ly;zD/n I e e ~UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AG~A ITEM Agenda Date Requested: xxx X Report 7 Requested By: S. Gil Department: Public Works Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #0720 for the purchase of replacement heavy equipment received on November 3, 1997. Bids were sent to twelve (12) vendors, with four (4) returning bids and one no-bid. Item 1 is the replacement of one tractor-mount boom flail mower. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $7,765.00, less a trade-in allowance of $665.00, for a net bid of $7,100.00. Item 2 is the replacement of one 15 foot flex-wing rotary mower. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $7,965.00, less a trade-in allowance of $2,500.00, for a net bid of $5,465.00. Item 3 is the replacement of one turf tracto~. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $13,715.00, less a trade-in allowance of $5,500.00, for a net bid of $8,215.00. Item 4 is the replacement of one turf tractor with front end loader, Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $17,790.00, less a trade-in allowance of $5,500.00, for a net bid of $12,290.00. Item 5 is the replacement of one industrial tractor loader/backhoe. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Carruth-Doggett Industries for $44,790.00 (includes optional backhoe extension), less a trade-in allowance of $8,500.00, for a net bid of $36,290.00. H-GAC was asked to submit bids on the above replacements. All H-GAC pricing was higher. The total of low bids meeting specs, less trade-in allowance, is ,$69,360.00. A total of $100,477.00 was budgeted for these replacements. Action Required by Council: Award bid for Items 1,2,3 and 4 to Brookside Equipment. Award bid for Item 5 to Carruth-Doggett Industries. Availability of Funds: General Fund Capital Improvement Other XXXX Water/Wastewater Motor Pool Account Number: Various Funds Available: -XX-YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda ~oW1"~~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager \l.(f1-'l..1 DATE e - VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT BIDS FY 97/98 BID # 0720 HEAVY EQUIP. AMOUNT AMOUNT LESS TOTAL RECOMMENDED Item #1 DESCRIPTION BUDGETED BID TRADE-IN COST (OVER)/UNDER VENDOR Tractor Mount Boom Flail (1) $ 4,052 Brookside EQuipment $ 7,765 $ 665 $ 7,100 $ (3,048) Brookside EQuiD. Rush EQuipment No Bid $ - $ - $ - Carruth Doggett No Bid $ - $ - $ - Mustang Tractor No Bid Item #2 15 Foot Flex Wing (1) $ 10,535 Brookside Equipment $ 7,965 $ 2,500 $ 5,465 $ 5,070 Brookside Equip. Rush EQuipment No Bid Carruth Doggett No Bid Mustang Tractor No Bid Item #3 Turf Tractor (1) $ 17,640 Brookside EQuipment $ 13,715 $ 5,500 $ 8,215 $ 9,425 Brookside Equip. Rush EQuipment No Bid Carruth Doggett No Bid Mustang Tractor No Bid Item #4 Turf Tractor w/Loader (1) $ 21,945 Brookside Eouipment $ 17,790 $ 5,500 $ 12,290 $ 9,655 Brookside Equip, Rush Equipment No Bid Carruth Doggett No Bid Mustang Tractor No Bid Item #5 Loader Backhoe 11) * $ 46,305 Brookside Eouipment No Bid Rush Equipment ** $ 46,166 $ 9,500 $ 36,666 $ 9,639 Carruth Dogoett $ 44,790 $ 8,500 $ 36,290 $ 10,015 Carruth Dogget Mustang Tractor $ 50,770 $ 8,000 $ 42,770 $ 3,535 Totals $ 100,477 $ 92,025 $ 22,665 $ 69,360 $ 31,117 * Includes Extendable Dipperstick Option. ** H-GAC Bidder " tit B & H EQUIPMENT INC PO BOX 1315 MT, BELVIEU TX 77580 CON-EQUIP INC, 8111 MILLS ROAD HOUSTON, TX 77064 ID- WAY EQUIPMENT P,O, BOX 14174 HOUSTON, ,TX 77221 MUSTANG TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT P,O, BOX 1373 HOUSTON, TX 77251-1373 R.B. EVERETT P,O, BOX 327 HOUSTON, TX 77001 WOWCO EQUIEMENT CO, 5430 HWY 146 BA YTOWN, TX 7752,0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 996 LAPORTE TX 77572-0996 BIDDER'S LIST e- HEAVY EQUIPMENT SEALED BID #0720 CARRUTH-DOGGETT INDUSTRIES 926 N, SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY HOUSTON TX 77032 EDGAR MACHINERY CORP, 7700 ROMEA HOUSTON, TX 77028-6045 LANSDOWNE MOODY 1600 FM 528 WEBSTER, TX 77598 PRECO MACHINERY SALES P,O. BOX 12625 - HOUSTON, TX 77217 RUSH EQUIPMENT CENTER 10100 NORTH LOOP EAST HOUSTON TX 77029 BROOKSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES 190031-45 NORTH SPRING TX 77388 , BA YSHORE PUBLISH DATES-: OCTOBER 19, 1997 OCTOBER 26, 1997 ~UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGdltA ITEM XXXX . Report 1997 Agenda Date Requested: Requested By: S. Gillet Department: Public Works Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #0719 for the purchase of replacement vehicles were received on November 3, 1997. Bids were sent to fourteen (14) vendors, with four (4) returning bids. Item I is the replacement of six (6) police patrol cars. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Philpott Ford for a total bid of $120,588.00. Item 2 is the replacement of one 1/2 ton pick-up with service body. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Philpott Ford for a total bid of $15,944.00. Item 3 is the replacement of one I ton cab and chassis. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Les Marks Chevrolet for a total bid of $20,230.00. Item 4 is the replacement of two (2) 1 ton pick-ups with service body. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Les Marks Chevrolet for a total bid of $47,100.00. Item 6 is the replacement of one 3/4 ton van with a 2/4 ton 4wd sport utility vehicle. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Philpott Ford in the amount of $26,889.00. H-GAC was asked to submit bids on the above replacements. exception of Item 3, H-GAC pricing was higher. H-GAC bid than Les Marks Chevrolet. Because the higher bid is well and local service is more readily available, the bid from Chevrolet is recommended. With the was $485.00 lower within budget, Les Marks The total of low bids meeting specs is $230,810.00. A total of $238,545.00 was budgeted for these replacement vehicles. Action Required by Council: Award bid for Items 1,2 and 6 to Philpott Ford. Award bid for Items 3 and 4 to Les Marks Chevrolet. Availability of Funds: XXXX Water/Wastewater Motor Pool General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Various Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO Approved for City Council Agenda ~ \, \~ ,,\ ,,,\\"'\ e, e VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT BIDS FY 97/98 BID # 0719 VEHICLES AMOUNT AMOUNT RECOMMENDED Item #1 DESCRIPTION BUDGETED BID (OVER)/UNDER VENDOR Patrol Cars (6) $ 135,450 Philpott Ford $ 120,588 $ 14,862 Philpott Ford McRee Ford $ 121,373 $ 14,078 Casa Ford $ 133,026 $ 2,424 Les Marks Chevrolet No Bid Item #2 1/2 ton Pu w/Service Body (1) $ 17,943 Philpott Ford $ 15,994 $ 1,949 Philpott Ford McRee Ford No Bid Casa Ford No Bid Les Marks Chevrolet No Bid H-GAC $ 18,182 $ (239) Item #3 1 Ton Cab & Chassis (1) $ 21,416 Philpott Ford No Bid McRee Ford No Bid Casa Ford No Bid Les Marks Chevrolet $ 20,230 $ 1,186 Les Marks H-GAC $ 19,745 $ 1,671 Item #4 1Ton Pu w/Service Body (2) $ 43,736 Philpott Ford No Bid MCRee Ford No Bid Casa Ford No Bid Les Marks Chevrolet $ 47,100 $ (3,364) Les Marks H-GAC $ 47,483 $ (3,747) Item #6 3/4 Ton 4wd Sport Utility (1) $ 20,000 Philpott Ford $ 26,898 $ (6,898) Philpott Ford McRee Ford No Bid Casa Ford No Bid Les Marks Chevrolet $ 27,800 $ (7,800) 238,545 230,810 7,735 TOTAL AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ TOTAL LOW BID: $ TOTAL (OVER)/UNDER BUDGET $ . A C COLLINS FORD 1831 SOUTH RICHEY PASADENA, TX 77502 BILL HEARD CHEVROLET PO BOX 530 HOUSTON TX 77487-0530 CASA FORD 47011-10 EAST BA YTOWN TX 77521 JACK ROACH - FORD 2727 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY HOUSTON, TX 77098 LES~SCHEVROLET PO BOX 1119 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0119' ORANGE COUNTY FORD 1601 GREEN AVE O~GE, TX 77630 RONCRAFTCHEVROLEVOLDS 3401 NORTH MAIN BAYTOWN TX 77521 CHAMBEROFCOMNrnRCE' PO BOX 960 - LA PORTE TX 77572-0960 e' BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0719 - VEmCLES BAYOU CITY FORD PO BOX 21321 HOUSTON, TX 77226 BOB PAGAN FORD 7626 BROADWAY GALVESTON, TX 77553 INTERSTATE FORD 20405 1-45 SPRING, TX 77388 JOE CAMP FORD 621 HWY 146 SOUTH LA PORTE, TX 77571 MCREE FORD P.O. BOX 577 DICKINSON, TX 77539 PHILPOTT FORD PO BOX-876 PORTNECHES'TX 77651 TIMMERS CHEVROLET 816 W PASADENA FWY PASADENA TX 77506 . . BA YSHORE SUN .PUBLISH DATES: OCTOBER 19, 1997 OCTOBER 26, 1997 ~UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AG~A ITEM Agenda Date Requested: November 24, 1997 Requested By: S. Gillett~ Department: XXXX Report Resolution Public Works Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #0721 for the purchase of replacement Parks and Golf Course equipment were received on November 3, 1997. Bids were sent to five (5) vendors, with three (3) returning bids. Item 1 is the replacement of one five-gang reel mower. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $27,610.00, less a trade-in allowance of $2,620.00, for a net bid of $24,990.00. Item 2 is the replacement of one rotary mower. submitted by Professional TUrf for $24,446.00 $500.00 is not recommended. Low bid meeting specs was The trade-in allowance of Item 3 is the replacement of one riding greens mower. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Brookside Equipment for $13,965.00, less a trade-in allowance of $2,500.00, for a net bid of $11,465.00. Item 4 is the replacement of one off-road utility vehicle. Low bid meeting specs was submitted by Watson Distributing for $10,400.00, less a trade-in allowance of $1,500.00, for a net bid of $8,900.00. H-GAC was asked to submit bids on the above replacements. H-GAC does not bid these items. The total of low bids meeting specs, less trade-in allowance, is $69,801.00. A total of $99,673.00 was budgeted for these replacements. Action Required by Council: Award bid for Items 1 & 3 to Brookside Equipment. Award bid for Item 2 (without trade-in) to Professional Turf. Award bid for Item 4 to Watson Distributing. Availability of Funds: XXXX Water/Wastewater Motor Pool General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Various Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO Approved for City Council Agenda cx~'~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager \) "1t1-ql DATE e. - VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT BIDS FY 97/98 BID # 0721 GOLF COURSE PR AMOUNT AMOUNT LESS TOTAL RECOMMENDED Item #1 DESCRIPTION BUDGETED BID TRADE-IN COST (OVERl/UNDER VENDOR Five GanQ Reel Mower (1) $ 34,000 Watson Distributina $ 23,500 $ 2,000 $ 21,500 $ 12,500 Professional Turf $ 24,569 $ 500 $ 24,069 $ 9,931 Brookside Eauipment $ 27,610 $ 2,620 $ 24,990 $ 9,010 Brookside Eauio. Item #2 Rotary Mower '1' $ 39,938 Watson Distributina $ 33,450 $ 2,500 $ 30,950 $ 8.988 Professional Turf $ 24.446 * 500 $ 24,446 $ 15.492 Professional Turf Brookside Eauipment No Bid Item #3 Ridina Greens Mower (1) $ 15,050 Watson Distributina $ 14,145 $ 2,500 $ 11 ,645 $ 3,405 Professional Turf $ 14,099 $ 1.250 $ 12,849 $ 2,201 Brookside Eauioment $ 13,965 $ 2.500 $ 11.465 $ 3,585 Brookside EQuip. Item #4 Off-Road Utilitv Vehicle (1) $ 10,685 Watson Distributina $ 10.400 $ 1,500 $ 8.900 $ 1.785 Watson Distributina Professional Turf $ 10.978 $ 500 $ 10,478 $ 207 Brookside Eauioment Totals $ 99,673 $ 76,421 $ 6,620 $ 69,801 $ 29,872 * Trade-in allowance not recommended .\ . BIDDER'S LIST . GOLF COURSE/P ARKS EQUIPMENT SEALED BID #0721 _ BROOKSIDE EQillPMENT SALES INC 190031-45 NORTH SPRING TX 77388 EZ-GO TEXTRON 8515 EAST NORTH BELT HUMBLE TX 77396 GOLDTHWAITE'S 220 FARISS HOUSTON TX 77054 PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS INC PO BOX 41132 HOUSTON TX 77041 . WATSON DISTRIBUTING 6335 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TX 77074 . . CHAL\1BER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 BA YSHORE PUBLISH DATES: OCTOBER 19,1997 OCTOBER 26, 1997