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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-11 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Special Called Workshop Meeting packet e e e e e e MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Peter Griffiths, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Charlie Young, and Norman Malone. Members of Council Absent: Councilperson Jerry Clarke. Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Assistant City Manager John Joerns, City Attorney Knox Askins, Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr, Assistant City Secretary Janis Goulder, Assistant Public Works Director Buddy Jacobs, Parks Maintenance Worker I Walter Boley, Planning Director Doug Kneupper, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Fire Suppression Supervisor Champ Dunham, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom, and Human Resources Manager Lori Doughty. Others Present: Imogene Pullene, Oliver Stillwell, Paul FeIgner, Roy Myers, Sandie George, Bill Scott, Sib Carpenter, Brian Ferguson, and a number of citizens. 2. Reverend Oliver Stillwell- First Assembly of God Church delivered the invocation. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 28,2000. Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 28, 2000 as presented. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Gay, and Young. Nays: None Abstain: Porter, Malone 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND T AXP AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. The following citizens addressed City Council. Paul FeIgner - 10431 Collingswood - Addressed Council concerning vehicles on the esplanade. Bill Scott - 1802 Lomax School Road - Addressed Council concerning Phase I Road (Farrington Road). e e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 2 Mayor read a letter of appreciation from the Marchal Family concerning an ambulance run when the family had an accident. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Council recognized Sandie George for her past service as a member of the Planning and Zoning commission. Councilperson Chuck Engelken presented Ms. George a certificate of appreciation. B. Council recognized the Finance Department with the Distinguished Budget Award. Assistant City Manager John Joerns presented the award to Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, and Accountant Shelly Hart. C. Council presented a Proclamation to Imogene Pullene in Recognition of Constitution Week. D. Council recognized Walter Boley for his years of service to the city and congratulated Mr. Boley on his retirement. 6. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 PM. Review by Staff - Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation concerning the City Budget for the fiscal year 2000-2001. Public Input - No public input. Recommendation of Staff -Staff recommended approving the city budget for the fiscal year 2000-2001 as presented. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Malone closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 PM. 7. Council considered approving an ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2000 through September 30,2001. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2431 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2001; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HA VE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Ordinance 2000-2431 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Young. The motion carried. e e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 3 Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Young, and Malone. Nays: Gay Abstain: None 8. Council considered approving a resolution adopting the 2000 appraisal roll of the Harris County appraisal district. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2000-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to approve Resolution 2000-13 presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None. 9. Council considered approving an ordinance levying taxes upon taxable property located within and subject to taxation in the City of La Porte. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2432 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HA VE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to approve Ordinance 2000-2432 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Young. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 10. Council considered approving an ordinance establishing water and sewer rates. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. e e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 4 City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1666-1 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, AND FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX A-FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, BY AMENDING THE FEES ESTABLISHED THEREIN TO READ AS PROVIDED HEREIN; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Ebow to approve Ordinance 1666-1 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 11. Council considered approving a resolution of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, supporting the passage in the 77th Texas Legislature of enabling legislation for the photographic red light enforcement. City Manager Robert T. Herrera presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2000-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT IN THE 77TH LEGISLATURE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Resolution 2000-14 presented by Mr. Herrera. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None. 12. Council considered approving an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement between the City of La Porte, as lessee, and Greater Texas Equities, LTC. I, and Reliant Energy Entex, as lessor, for the lease of the former Entex building on South 2nd Street in the City of La Porte. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2433 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AS LESSEE, AND GREATER TEXAS EQUITIES, LTC. I, AND RELIANT ENERGY ENTEX AS LESSOR, FOR THE LEASE OF THE FORMER ENTEX BUILDING ON SOUTH 2ND STREET IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS e e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 5 AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to approve Ordinance 2000-2433 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: Engelken 13. Council considered awarding a bid of sections I and II to Carr's City Tire Service and section III to A to Z Tire and Battery, low bidders meeting specifications in their respective sections. Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to award the bid as presented by Mr. Jacobs. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 14. Council considered appointing a voting and alternate voting Delegates to Cities Annual congress of Business. City Manager Robert T. Herrera presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to appoint Deotis Gav as voting Delegate and Jerry Clarke as alternate voting Delegate to Cities Annual congress of Business presented by Mr. Herrera. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 15. The special called workshop meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:55 PM. Council received a report from the Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr on rates and hours available for rental of recreational facilities. 16. Workshop adjourned and the regular meeting re-convened at 7: 10 PM. 17. Council considered approving an ordinance amending the rates and hours available for rental of city recreational facilities under control ofthe Parks and Recreation Department. e e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 6 Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1703-A - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RATES FOR RENTAL OF CITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER CONTROL OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Council instructed Staff to prepare provisions and bring back to a future meeting. 18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera reminded Council of the following events: A. Special Called Workshop Meeting on September 18,2000. B. Annual Chamber of Commerce Steak Cookout - September 21,2000. 19. COUNCIL ACTION Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, and Malone brought items to Council's attention. 20. 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, DELffiERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) A. 551.072 (Consultation with Attorney) Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss land acquisition. Council retired into executive session at 7 :25 P.M. Council returned to the table at 7:40 P.M., with no action taken. 21. CONSIDERATION AND POSSffiLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no action taken. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:41 PM. e City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 7 Respectfully submitted, " lI~I~CfPd City Secretary p~~~september2000. ~~ Malone, Mayor e e e e e 'QUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~TEM AGENDA DATE: September 11. 2000 REQUESTED BY C. Alexander. Director of Finance REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; XX ORDINANCE; The City Council held budget workshops on August 14, 15, and 16, 2000 to discuss proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2000 and ending September 30, 2001. e The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All changes made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets. Total of All Funds $ 24,031,470 220,400 650,000 327,050 6,053,250 450,715 20,975 1,376,516 1,189,210 1,759,055 278,442 1,450,000 503,395 1,430,100 550,000 225,000 1,333,564 1 ,637,343 300,000 100,000 2,504,932 830,482 780,363 48,002,262 e General Fund Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Economic Development La Porte Development Corporation Utility Sylvan Beach Airport La Porte Area Water Authority Golf Course Motor Pool Computer Fund Employee Health Services General Capital Improvement Utility Capital Improvement Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Infrastructure Fund 1998 Revenue Bond Fund 1998 General Obligation Bond Fund 2000 General Obligation Bond Fund 2000 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund General Debt Service Utility Debt Service La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service There is no change in the Tax Rate, which has remained constant for the last ten years; and residential water and sewer rates have been lowered by 13%. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Adopt Ordinance Approving Fiscal Year 2000-01 Budget. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: N/A FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ~T~ ROBERT T. HERRERA, CITY MANAGER C\-lo.OO DATE e e ORDINANCE NO. oo-t~31. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the State of Texas, require that an annual budget be prepared and presented to the City Council of the City of La Porte. Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year of said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said e Budget; and WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on August 8,2000, and a public hearing scheduled for September 11, 2000 was duly advertised and held. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said City Council for consideration, a complete copy of which is on file with the City Secretary and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted as the Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30,2001. SECTION 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said City Council finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget have been performed as required by charter or statute. e SECTION 3: The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11 th day of September, 2000. I ATTES1111',Aj.1 Ii: "- ],1..-) :I f C ~djJC nL.- Martha G~lett, City'Sec'retary i AP~' E. - D; /,,- 'l' //.' -> 1/ ___. /.. . / b/ /.., ~.-" . /~ / .. p./ _,,'/ / ~. ...--1/ I' /.-r:~ /' .-./:..". __~-:...._ / // --r~/,.. - ....- .. .' Knox Askins, City Attorney e e DUE TO THE VOLUME OF THE BUDGET DOCUMENT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKET. YOU MAY REVIEW IT IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE. See. c()-4-~Cjor~ \02,5 -04A An r\1J ~\ t>4rts e h~-kJ ct5 'Bud~t4s ~"nua.l -e,""d~et zooO -200\ \ (\ \)()..u \4 . e e e City of La Porte Consolidated Summary of All Funds Working Working Capital FY 00-01 FY 00-01 Capital 09/30/00 Revenues Expenses 09/30/01 Governmental Fund Types: General Fund 6,110,409 23,048.516 24,031,470 5,127,455 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 283,663 232,000 220,400 295.263 Economic Development 1,560,000 90,000 650,000 1,000,000 Section 4B Sales Tax 690,199 890,000 327,050 1,253,149 Tax Increment Reinvestment 2,000 1,400 3,400 e Total Governmental Types 8,646,271 24,261,916 25,228,920 7,679,267 Enterprise: Utility 3,350,822 6,444,945 6,053.250 3,742,517 Sylvan Beach 276,013 205,000 450,715 30,298 Airport 332,824 49.000 20,975 360,849 La Porte Area Water Authority 1,685,286 920,000 1,376,516 1,228,770 Golf Course 155,556 1,213,100 1,189.210 179,446 Total Enterprise 5,800,501 8,832.045 9,090,666 5,541,880 Internal Service Motor Pool 3,276,081 1,944,480 1,759,055 3,461,506 e Employee Health Services 1,810,600 1,603,765 1,450,000 1,964,365 Computer Fund 123,489 307,703 278,442 152,750 Total Internal Service 5,210,170 3.855,948 3,487,497 5,578,621 Capital Improvement: General 759,155 1,313,162 503,395 1,568,922 Utility 1,662.700 605,950 1,430,100 838,550 Sewer Rehabilitation 762,584 39,050 550,000 251.634 1998 Revenue Bond Fund 1,333,564 1.333,564 1998 GO Bond Fund 1.532,343 105,000 1,637,343 2000 GO Bond Fund 80.000 248,750 300.000 28,750 2000 C/O Bond Fund 316,208 45,000 100,000 261,208 Other Infrastructure 1,246,519 80,000 225,000 1,101,519 Total Capital Improvement 7,693,073 2,436,912 6.079,402 4,050,583 Debt Service: General 1,089,295 2,485,668 2,504,932 1.070,031 Utility 204,713 762,423 830,482 136.654 La Porte Area Water Authority 276.374 759,840 780,363 255,851 Total Debt Service 1.570,382 4.007.931 4,115.777 1,462,536 Total All Funds 28,920,397 43,394,752 48,002,262 24,312,887 e e - e - e AUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDtTEM AGENDA DATE September 11,2000 REQUESTED BY C. Alexander, Director of Finance _ REPORT; XX RESOLUTION; _ ORDINANCE; On August 11, 2000, the City of La Porte received the Certified Appraisal Roll from the Harris County Appraisal District. Section 26.04 of the State Property Tax Code requires the submission of the Appraisal Roll to the Governing Body. The 2000 Certified Tax Roll for the City of La Porte, as received from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD), shows a total appraised value of $1,516,665,250 and a total taxable value of $1,337,247,240. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve Resolution for acceptance of the appraisal roll. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: N/A FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Q~~t-\~ ROBERT T. HERRERA, CITY MANAGER ~ -(0-00 DATE e e RESOLUTION NO. 00- 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has submitted to the City Council of the City of La Porte, for approval, the 2000 tax appraisal roll; and WHEREAS. the City Council is of the opinion that the 2000 appraisal roll with the amounts shown therein should be adopted; e WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has reported to the City Council that there was situated in the City of La Porte, as of January 1, 1998, property with a total appraised value of $1,516,665,250 and a total taxable value of $1 ,337,247,240; WHEREAS, new personal property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable value of $2,783,400 as of January 1, 2000; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, THAT: Section 1. the 2000 taxable roll in the amount of $1,337,247,240, as submitted by the Harris County Appraisal District is hereby adopted; e Section 2. the City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of September, 2000. ATTES,: --;>, '/i'/", . '. .. "'- ~ t. r :'/'v':> \ I' ~} i 1",..--Lu.:...~ t..-- {''--i -(-11.; Martha G~lett, City Secretary CITY pF LA PORTE, TEXA$ ] . /. / .-' //' -L.'/'l , '/{ ",,//;?/; r,_. Norman Malone: Mayor AppJ,vED: ,// / / /"/-~ /.(' ~ /,/ ./>///.: ,'f_>. " _oF'" - " .- _ ; /.~;./ Knox Askins, City Attorney /' /' e e 071 . e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT HOUSTON, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS, } COUNTY OF HARRIS. } 2000 CERTIFICATION OF APPRAISAL ROLL AND LISTING OF PROPERTIES UNDER PROTEST FOR CITY OF LAPORTE I, JIM ROBINSON, Chief Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District, certify pursuant to Section 26.01(a), Texas Tax Code, that the 2000 appraisal roll of properties taxable by the CITY OF LAPORTE is attached hereto. The total appraised value now on the appraisal roll for this unit is: $1,516,822,730. The taxable value now on the appraisal roll for this unit is: $1,337,247,270. Pursuant to Section 26.01 (c), Texas Tax Code, I further certify that I have included in your printed roll a listing of those properties which are taxable by the unit but which are under protest and are therefore not included in the appraisal roll values approved by the appraisal review board and certified above. My estimate of the total taxable value which will be assigned to such properties if the owners' claims are upheld by the appraisal review board is: $34,823,340. Signed this 7th day of August 2000 , A:,.,. ~ ...t~~ .~ ~ Robinson, R.P .A. Chief Appraiser ASSESSOR'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As tax assessor/collector of the above-named taxing unit, I hereby acknowledge receipt of the certified 2000 appraisal roll on this the _ day of ,2000. (:IIITOI: 1tIV0I: 07-21-00 CSH.'JC 071 e Harris C~ty Appraisal District 2800 NorMoop West, Houston, Texas Telephone: (713) 812-5800 Information Center: (713)957-7800 "lllng Addr...: OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER P.O. Box 920975 iouston, TX 77292-0975 August 7, 2000 e KATHERINE POWELL TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR CITY OF LA PORTE POBOX 1115 LA PORTE TX 77571-1115 Dear Mrs. Powell: On August 4, 2000, the Appraisal Review Board approved the 2000 appraisal records under Section 41.12, Tax Code. These records, as approved, constitute this year's appraisal roll for the Harris County Appraisal District. Following approval, pursuant to Section 26.01 (a) of the code, the chief appraiser certifies to each taxing unit that part of the approved 2000 appraisal roll which contains properties taxable by the unit. My certification for your unit is enclosed. e Please note that the certificate sets out two amounts. First, I have summarized the total market value and the taxable value of all approved accounts included on your certified roll. Second, I have listed my estimate of the taxable value which will be assigned to accounts currently under protest if the owners' claims are upheld by the appraisal review board. These accounts are listed on the paper hard copy of your roll with a flag of "HTS" and a value of "0", but are not included on your certified appraisal roll tape. Your certified roll includes, as of the date of ARB approval, values for those accounts on which no protest was filed, those on which a late protest was filed without "good cause" as determined by the ARB. and those on which a timely-filed or "good cause" late protest has been determined. Your actual certified roll does not include the values of accounts still under protest (HTS); accounts on our tracking system (PTS) on which the valuation is incomplete and notices have not been mailed; accounts which are ready to notice, or accounts that have been sent notices of appraised value in the last 30 days (OTHER). Properties in these categories will be included in later supplemental rolls as required by Section 25.23, Tax Code. Your certification package contains a report titled "UNCERTIFIED" which summarizes by state property class the appraised and taxable values of all uncertified accounts. It is important to note the total value shown on page 2 of this report differs from the taxable value shown for uncertified accounts on page 5 of the report titled "CERTIFIED TO DATE". The reason for this difference is that uncertified values on the "CERTIFIED TO DATE" report are reduced by substituting the owner's opinion of value and/or estimated hearing loss which we are required to calculate for accounts currently under protest. Also included in your certification materials is a sheet titled "WHERE TO FIND". This sheet notes where to find information you will need to calculate the unit's effective and rollback tax rates. eon2 Q'V:l! 07.'1-00 PC.CSM e e . e 071 August7,2000 APPRAISAL ROLL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION pg.2 Please review the homestead exemption data in your printouts to ensure that we used the most current information on your exemption rates. Also, remember that all homestead exemptions may be claimed up to one year after the tax is paid or becomes delinquent, whichever is earlier and that under new law, over-65 exemptions are effective immediately upon qualification, but may be claimed without penalty up to one year after qualification. Late-filed homestead applications will cause some reduction in your taxable value. Additional value loss may result from provisions in the Tax Code which allow for district court appeal of ARB decisions, late protests, and corrections. These include protests on grounds that the taxpayer did not receive a required notice, and motions for correction of clerical, form or location, and substantial errors. Sincerely, , ~ If: .J,...-..,. Jim Robinson, R. P. A. Chief Appraiser Attachments 071 WHERE TO FIND 2000 TAX RATE CALCULATION INFORMATION e e COMPTROLLER WORKSHEET LINE DESCRIPTION SOURCE 1. 1999 TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE. A V2120 RECAP PAGE 4 AV2800 LINE 10 LOSSES DUE TO 1999 SEC. 25.25(d) HEARINGS. ~. 1999 SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXABLE VALUE OF OVER-65 HOMESTEADS WITH TAX CEILINGS (APPRAISED MINUS EXEMPTIONS). 1999 TAXABLE VALUE LOST DUE TO COURT ORDERED REDUCTIONS. AV2120 RECAP PAGE 6 5. AV2800 LINE 8 8. 1999 TAXABLE VALUE LOST DUE TO PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIED FOR EXEMPTIONS IN 2000. AV2800 LINE 3 9. 1999 TAXABLE VALUE LOST BECAUSE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIED FOR AG-APPRAISAL (1-d or 1-d-1), TIMBER APPRAISAL, RECREA TIONAUSCENIC APPRAISAL OR PUBLIC ACCESS AIRPORT SPECIAL APPRAISAL IN 2000. AV2800 LINE 4 _15. 2000 TAXABLE VALUE ON THE 2000 CERTIFIED CERTIFIED TO DATE RECAP APPRAISAL ROLL AS OF THIS DATE. (INCLUDING PAGE 2 15.C REDUCTION) 15.C POLLUTION CONTROL VALUE EXEMPTED AV2800 LINE 9 16. 2000 TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTIES UNDER PROTEST. CERTIFIED TO DATE RECAP PAGE 5 17. 2000 SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXABLE VALUE OF OVER-65 A V2800 LINE 5 & LINE 6 HOMESTEADS WITH TAX CEILINGS. 19. 2000 TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTIES IN TERRITORY A V2800 LINE 7 ANNEXED SINCE JANUARY 1,1999. 20. 2000 TAXABLE VALUE OF NEW IMPROVEMENTS, A V2800 LINES 1, 2. 12 NEW PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN NEW & CHARLES STONE MEMO IMPROVEMENTS, AND NEW IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAND. NOTE: IF YOUR UNIT DEANNEXED PROPERTY AFTER JANUARY 1,1999, YOUR ASSESSOR WILL NEED TO DETERMINE THE VALUE LOST Du"E TO DEANNEXATION. OUR COMPUTER SYSTEM IS UNABLE TO CAPTURE DEANNEXA TION LOSS. WE HAVE REPORTED THE AMOUNT EXEMPTED AS A RESULT OF THE $500 PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MINERAL EXEMPTIONS UNDER LINE 3A ON THE AV2800 REPORT. C!IlITot 1ltEV0I 07-31-1:10 __e.cs,", ************************~*************************~*********************** 08/05/2000 Harris coun~ Appraisal District AV2800 Data Summary For Jurisdiction 071 For Tax Year 2000 ***************************************************************************** e e 1 . Real Property New Improvements Value...................... 2 . Personal Property New Improvements Value.................. 3 . Last Year Taxable Value Becoming Exempt This year......... A. TotallY Exempt........ 222,360 (Includes Under $500 Exemptions of 3,650) B. Partially Exempt...... 6,465,856 4. Last Year Taxable Value Lost Due A. Taxable Value......... B. Productivity Value.... To New AG Use This Year.. o o 5 . Current Year Taxable Value Of Over-65 Homesteads With Tax Ceilings.............. 6. Current Year Taxable Value Of Over-65 Homesteads Transferred to Surviving Spouse... 7 . Current Year Taxable Value Added By Annexations* Last Year 8. Value Loss From Prior Year Lawsuits....................... A. Initial Value......... 134,200 B. Final Value........... 129,570 9. TNRCC Pollution Control Exemption......................... 10. Last Year Losses Due to Substantial Error Corrections..... 11. Current Year Appr. Value Loss Due to Capped Accounts...... 12. New Improvements to the Land.............................. *Annexations may include property added to your jurisdiction as the result of boundary adjustments in the GIS system. For example, you may have gained a property that due to a previously unrecognized boundary error was not coded to you. 34,983,000 2,783,400 6,688,216 o o o o 4,630 20,500 1,068,860 20,574,200 5,957,000 e e Harris County Appraisal District 2000 Industrial New Construction. Report e 071 TO: CITY OF LA PORTE FROM: CHARLES E. STONE, JR. SUBJECT: 2000 INDUSTRIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION VALUE FOR EFFECTIVE TAX RATE CALCULATION. DATE: AUGUST 07,2000 Since industrial facilities do not always obtain building permits, the new improvements total as shown on your certification of appraisal roll does not include industrial new construction and improvements to the land values. These values are reported below and should be added to your BPS value which is used as new value in your district for effective tax rate calculation. e The industrial values include new construction at facilities and improvements to the land worked by both HCAD engineers and the appraisal contractors. If you have any questions, please call Gerald B. Gibson at (713) 957-5652. Industrial New Improvements on the land during 1999 $7,852,600 Industrial New Improvements to the land during 1999 $134,330 Industrial Real and Personal Property Taxable Value Previously Abated $0 TOTAL $7,986,930 Charles E. Stone, Jr., Director, Industrial Valuation Di PAGE 1 DA TE 08/06/2000 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT UNCERTIFIED o AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL VALUE 52,710 52.350 TAXABLE 24 EXEMPTIONS 4,017,710 o o o PRODUCTI V ITY o o RECAP APPRAISED 70,420 52,350 CA TEGORY 28 USE 0.8915 PROPERTY ACREAGE 42 384 UN IT S 403 8 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY REAL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME REAL RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY A A2 B 4.665,600 342.300 o o 4,665.600 342,300 7.8437 0.0000 2 6 REAL RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL THREE-FAMILY B2 B3 o o o o o o. OOO~ 0.0000 o e o o 43.700 o o 88 FOUR+-FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL B4 2,932.040 o 2.975,740 26.964 IN CITY VACANT RESIDENTIAL REAL C 98,680 5.220 o 213,900 9.600 57 IN CITY VACANT COMMERCIAL REAL C2 o o o o 0.9954 5 VACANT REAL C3 35.250 o 35,250 o 503.5034 3 REAL ACREAGE RANCHLAND o o 2.330 o o o 2,330 o o 0000 82.6293 o o 3 REAL ACREAGE TIMBERLAND FARMLAND UNDEVELOPED REAL ACREAGE REAL ACREAGE 02 D3 04 049,490 2 o o 049,490 2 6.3137 8 o o o o 0.0000 o IMPROVEMENTS REAL FARM&RANCH E 0.944.590 o o 0,944.590 35.5066 4 REAL COMMERCIAL F 4.714.890 2.662,910 o 27.377,800 6.8513 6 INDUSTRIAL REAL F2 e o o o o 0.0000 o GAS AND MINERAL RESERVES L o G o o o o o 0.0000 o o TANGIBLE PERSONAL VEHICLES H o o o 0.0000 REAL BANKS o o o o 0.0000 o PERSONAL UTILITY REAL&TANGIBLE J1 o o o o 0.0000 o GAS COMPANIES J2 o o o o 0.0000 o ELECTRIC COMPANIES J3 o o o o o o o o o o o o 0000 0.0000 0000 o o o o o TELEPHONE COMPANIES RAILROADS PIPELINES J4 J5 J6 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 2 UNCERTIFIED DATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTI V ITY EXEMPTI ONS TAXABLE VALUE 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 93 0.0000 21,190.070 0 450 21,189,620 22 0.0000 2,472,740 0 0 2,472,740 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 16 0.0000 1,520,530 0 48,090 1,472,440 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 e 38 0.1519 761,900 0 15,000 746.900 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 1 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 3 75.5739 0 0 0 0 e 03 938.9633 03.837,430 47,580 6,803.080 87,081,930 071 CITY OF LAPORTE AV2 0 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY J7 MAJOR CABLE TV SYSTEMS L 1 TANGIBLE PERSONAL COMMERCIAL L2 TANGIBLE PERSONAL INOUSTRIAL M2 TNGBL PERS OTHR-PRIVATE AIRCRFT M3 TANGIBLE PERS OTHR-MOBILE HOMES M4 MISCELLANEOUS 01 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-VACANT 02 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-IMPROVED Xl GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION X2 CHARITABLE EXEMPTION X3 RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION X4 CEMETERY EXEMPTION X5 PRIVATE SCHOOL EXEMPTION X6 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXEMPTION X7 HISTORICAL EXEMPTION X8 MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTION UO UNKNOWN TOTAL REAL&PERSONAL PROPERTY e e PAGE 3 DA TE 08/06/2000 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT UNCERTI F I ED SPECIAL REVALUATION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 5 583.4127 5,993,820 42,050 0 0.0000 0 0 1 2.7200 35,900 5,530 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 o 11 AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL CLASS I FICATION TIMBER AG-1D AG- 10 1 AG- 10 W/PENAL TY AG-1D1 W/PENALTY TIMBER W/PENALTY OTHER/SPECIAL e PAGE 4 DATE 08/06/2000 EX EMPTI ONS 2,863.240 120.000 894,180 210,880 12,500 38,920 e 2.662.910 0 0 0 0 0 0 450 0 0 0 - e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT UNCERTIFIED EXEMPTIDN RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED 84 24.6547 14,300,020 2 0.0000 329,500 20 0.4953 1 ,704 , 100 4 1 .3146 357,300 2 0.0000 151,200 3 3.2100 38,920 1 0.0000 25.325,810 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 o . 0000 0 0 0.0000 0 1 0.0000 450 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 o AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE HOMESTEAD SURVIVING SPOUSE OVER 65 01 SAB I UTY DISABLED VETERAN TAX EXEMPT ABATEMENTS FREEPORT PRORATIONS POLLUTION CONTROL FOREIGN TRADE CUSTOMS BONDED TRANSIT IMMUNE UNDER $500 SOLAR HISTORICAL OTHER EXEMPT PAGE 1. DATE 08/06/2000 e e HARRIS CDUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED ROLL 00 AV2 CITY OF LAPDRTE APPRAISAL ROLL 071 2000 VALUE 370 170 440 TAXABLE 522.960 1.570 8.555 EXEMPTIONS 69.798.280 520,920 2.790 PRODUCTIVITY o o RECAP APPRAISEO 692.758.650 2 090 09 CATEGORY USE PROPERTY ACREAGE 7.0385 692 799 UNITS 99 8.959 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY REAL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME REAL RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY A A2 3.255.490 25.750 99.430 o o 230 3.454.920 8.568 39.5026 0.0000 28 7 REAL RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL THREE-FAMILY B B2 e o 4.302,550 2 . 28 1 . 460 6.200 o o o o o 25.750 o 0.0000 0.0000 o 605 REAL RESIDENTIAL FOUR+ FAMILY REAL VACANT RESIDENTIAL IN C B3 B4 68.660 0.780 o 2 4.47 332.7965 TY C o 2.292.240 333.285 456 IN CITY REAL VACANT COMMERCIAL C2 o o 54.980 6.200 0.0000 2 REAL VACANT C3 54.980 o o 783.4687 52 RANCHLAND REAL ACREAGE D o o o o 0000 o o TIMBERLAND REAL ACREAGE D2 2.500 o 2.500 o 29.4373 3 FARMLAND REAL ACREAGE D3 6.495.680 o 05.055.740 20.500 o 214.340 o o o 80 o 6.516 324.7314 0.0000 92 o UNDEVELOPED IMPROVEMENTS FARM&RANCH REAL ACREAGE REAL D4 E 05.270.080 3956 57 490 REAL COMMERCIAL F 372.277.640 7.589.950 o o 379,867.590 588.8733 63 NDUSTRIAL GAS AND MINERAL RESERVES REAL OIL F2 e o o o 0.0000 o G o o o o o o 0.0000 o o PERSONAL VEHICLES TANGIBLE H o o 0.0000 REAL BANKS o 90 o o o o o 0.0000 o 3 PERSONAL UTILITY REAL&TANGIBLE J 2,0 90 o 2 0.6900 GAS COMPANIES J2 43.905.830 o o o 43.905.830 02.656 32 ELECTRIC COMPANIES J3 0.007.920 355.520 o 007.920 o 478 4 TELEPHONE COMPANIES J4 J5 405.900 o o o o 355,520 405.900 62.2593 0000 o 26 74 RAILROADS PIPELINES J6 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL OISTRICT PAGE 2 CERTIFIEO ROLL OATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE 2 0.0000 2.954.260 0 0 2,954.260 950 0.0000 94.023.770 0 4,460 94.019.310 187 0.0000 97.120.440 0 105,000 97.015.440 0 o . 0000 0 0 0 0 479 0.0000 7.205.600 0 846,830 6.358.770 0 o . 0000 0 0 0 0 e 191 13.4474 1 .271 .370 0 2.210 1 . 269. 160 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 667 1,266.4523 54.800 0 54.800 0 14 19.3755 0 0 0 0 79 63.4646 26.510 0 26.510 0 4 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 1 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 e 4.734 6.449 912 516.665.250 57.480 79,575.460 337.247.270 071 CITY OF LAPORTE AV2100 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY J7 MAJOR CABLE TV SYSTEMS Ll TANGIBLE PERSONAL COMMERCIAL L2 TANGIBLE PERSONAL INDUSTRIAL M2 TNGBL PERS OTHR-PRIVATE AIRCRFT M3 TANGIBLE PERS OTHR-MOBILE HOMES M4 MISCELLANEOUS 01 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-VACANT 02 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-IMPROVED Xl GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION X2 CHARITABLE EXEMPTION X3 RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION X4 CEMETERY EXEMPTION X5 PRIVATE SCHOOL EXEMPTION X6 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXEMPTION X7 HISTORICAL EXEMPTION X8 MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTION UO UNKNOWN TOTAL REAL&PERSONAL PROPERTY e - PAGE 3 DATE 08/06/2000 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED ROLL SPECIAL REVALUATION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY 0 0.0000 0 0 0 O. 0000 0 0 55 812.9060 8.500.810 57.480 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 AV2100 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL CLASSIFICATION TIMBER AG- 10 AG-lO 1 AG-10 W/PENALTY AG-1D1 W/PENALTY TIMBER W/PENALTY OTHER/SPECIAL e e PAGE 4 DATE 08/06/2000 EXEMPTIONS 112 , 758. 140 2,000,840 48.560,290 7,700,980 558,440 140,390 0 0 88,770 7 . 658 . 150 0 0 05,000 4.460 0 0 0 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTI F I ED ROLL EXEMPTION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED 7.152 657.9950 562.441.380 39 4.5791 3,435,700 058 159.3052 74,077,650 163 20.8862 1.110.420 111 1.7373 8,375,350 773 349.2924 140.390 0 o . 0000 0 0 0.0000 0 9 0.0000 96,820 4 9.3992 8. 54 1 . 550 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 1 0.0000 05,000 7 0.0000 4.460 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 00 AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE HOMESTEAD SURVIVING SPOUSE OVER 65 DISABILITY DISABLED VETERAN TAX EXEMPT ABATEMENTS FREEPORT PRORA TIONS POLLUTION CONTROL FOREIGN TRAOE CUSTOMS BONDED TRANSIT IMMUNE UNDER $500 SOLAR HISTORICAL OTHER EXEMPT PAGE 1 DA TE 08/06/2000 e e COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED TO DATE SUPP # 00 CORR # 00 HARRIS AV2100 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TAXABLE VALUE 522.960.370 1.570.170 8.555.440 EXEMPTIONS 69.798.280 520.920 2.790 PRODUCTIVITY o o RECAP APPRAISED 692.758.650 2 090 09 USE CATEGORY PROPERTY ACREAGE 692 0385 799 7 UNITS 8.959 99 3.255.490 25.750 99.430 o o 230 3.454.920 8.568 39.5026 0.0000 28 7 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY REAL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME REAL RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY REAL RESIDENTIAL THREE-FAMILY A A2 B B2 e o 4.302.550 o o o o 25.750 o 0.0000 0.0000 o REAL RESIDENTIAL FOUR+ FAMILY REAL VACANT RESIDENTIAL IN CITY B3 B4 460 2.28 68.660 780 o o o o o 2.292.240 2 4.47 332.7965 333.285 605 456 IN CITY REAL VACANT COMMERCIAL REAL VACANT C C2 6.200 54.980 o o 54.980 o 2.500 6.200 o 0.0000 783.4687 2 52 o RANCHLAND TI MBERLAND REAL ACREAGE REAL ACREAGE C3 D o 2.500 6.495.680 o o 20.500 o o o 80 6.516 0.0000 29.4373 324.7314 3 92 REAL ACREAGE FARMLAND REAL ACREAGE UNDEVELOPED REAL FARM&RANCH MPROVEMENTS D2 D3 D4 o o o o 0.0000 o E 05.055.740 214.340 589.950 o 05.270,080 3956 57 490 REAL COMMERCIAL F 372.271.640 7 o 379.867.590 588.8733 63 INDUSTRIAL REAL F2 e o o o o 0.0000 o GAS AND MINERAL RESERVES OIL G o o o o o o o o 0.0000 0.0000 o o PERSONAL VEHICLES REAL BANKS REAL&TANGIBLE PERSONAL UTILITY TANGIBLE H I o o o o 0.0000 o J 90 43.905.830 0.007.920 355.520 o 2 o o o o o 90 905.830 o 2 43 0.6900 02.656 3 32 GAS COMPANIES ELECTRIC COMPANIES TELEPHONE COMPANIES J2 J3 J4 o 0.007.920 478 4 405.900 o o o o 355.520 405.900 62.2593 0.0000 26 74 RAILROAOS PIPELINES J5 J6 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 2 CERTIFIED TO DATE OATE 08/06/2000 SUPP 1/ 00 CORR 1/ 00 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE 2 0.0000 2,954,260 0 0 2,954,260 950 0.0000 94,023,770 0 4,460 94,019,310 187 0.0000 97.120,440 0 105 , 000 97,015,440 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 479 0.0000 7,205,600 0 846,830 6,358,770 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 e 191 13.4474 1,271,370 0 2,210 1,269,160 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 667 1,266.4523 54,800 0 54,800 0 14 19.3755 0 0 0 0 79 63.4646 26, 510 0 26,510 0 4 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 1 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 e 4.734 6.449 912 516.665,250 57,480 79.575.460 337.247,270 071 CITY OF LAPORTE AV2100 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY J7 MAJOR CABLE TV SYSTEMS L 1 TANGIBLE PERSONAL COMMERCIAL L2 TANGIBLE PERSONAL INDUSTRIAL M2 TNGBL PERS OTHR-PRIVATE AIRCRFT M3 TANGIBLE PERS OTHR-MOBILE HOMES M4 MISCELLANEOUS 01 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-VACANT 02 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-IMPROVED X1 GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION X2 CHARITABLE EXEMPTION X3 RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION X4 CEMETERY EXEMPTION X5 PRIVATE SCHOOL EXEMPTION X6 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXEMPTION X7 HISTORICAL EXEMPTION X8 MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTION UO UNKNOWN TOTAL REAL&PERSONAL PROPERTY e e PAGE 3 DATE 08/06/2000 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL OISTRICT CERTIFIED TO DATE SUPP 1/ 00 CORR 1/ 00 SPECIAL REVALUATION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 55 812.9060 8 . 500. 810 57.480 0 o . 0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 00 AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL CLASSIFICATION TI MB E R AG-1D AG-1D 1 AG-1D W/PENAL TV AG-1D1 W/PENALTY TIMBER W/PENALTY OTHER/SPECIAL PAGE 4 DATE 08/06/2000 e e e EXEMPTIONS 1 12 , 758, 140 2,000,840 48.560,290 7,700,980 558,440 140,390 0 0 88,770 7.658,150 0 0 05,000 4,460 0 0 0 e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED TO DATE SUPP If 00 CORR If 00 EXEMPTION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED 7,152 657.9950 562,441,380 39 4.5791 3,435,700 058 159.3052 74,077,650 163 20.8862 1.110,420 11 1 1.7373 8,375,350 773 349.2924 140.390 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 9 0.0000 96,820 4 9.3992 8, 54 1 , 550 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 1 0.0000 05,000 7 0.0000 4.460 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 00 AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE HOMESTEAD SURVIVING SPOUSE OVER 65 DISABILITY DISABLED VETERAN TAX EXEMPT ABATEMENTS FREEPORT PRORATIONS POLLUTION CONTROL FOREIGN TRADE CUSTOMS BONDED TRANSIT IMMUNE UNDER $500 SOLAR HISTORICAL OTHER EXEMPT e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 5 CERTIFIED TO DATE DATE 08/06/2000 SUPP # 00 CDRR # 00 UNCERTIFIED SUMMARY UNITS APPRAISED PREVIOUS OWNERS VAL TAXABLE VALUE 237 35,320,150 0,356,250 0 22.325,580 476 47,176,920 35,709,910 36,960,430 34, 823-:~;~ ~~~. - 390 27,370,080 10,692,660 0 25,718,360 03 09.867 50 56.758.820 36.960,430 82.927,280 e e 00 AV2 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE ACCOUNTS ON PTS ACCOUNTS ON HTS OTHER ACCOUNTS TOTAL UNCERTIFIED e e A V2 100 HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL OISTRICT PAGE 6 CERTIFIED TO DATE DATE 08/06/2000 SUPP # 00 CORR # 00 SUMMARY OF RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAOS SUB~ECT TO 0% CAP UNITS MARKET CAPPED LOSS 4.324 349.397.620 329.724,480 19,673 40 e e CITY OF LAPORTE APPRAISAL ROLL 071 2000 e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 1 CERTIFIED ROLL DATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY EXEMPTI ONS TAXABLE VALUE 8,959 199.1692 692.158,650 0 169,198,280 522,960,310 9.135 818.3263 635, 141 ,490 0 51,596,420 411,545,010 98% 91% 109% 0% 101% 109% 99 11.0385 2 , 09 1 , 090 0 520,920 1,510,110 111 20.3500 2,205,160 0 493,480 1 , 11 1 , 680 89% 83% 94% 0% 105% 91% 28 39.5026 8,568,230 0 12,190 8,555,440 29 45.0026 9, 191 ,840 0 12,190 9,179,050 96% 87% 93% 0% 100% 931__ 11 0.0000 3,454,920 0 199,430 3,255,490 17 0.0000 3,123.860 0 201,100 3 . 5 1 6, 1 60 92% 0% 92% 0% 96% 92% 1 0.0000 25.150 0 0 25,150 1 0.0000 25,150 0 0 25.150 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 605 332.1965 4,411,210 0 168.660 14,302,550 848 381.1093 7,135,480 0 205, 100 11,529,180 86% 81% 81% 0% 81% 81% 456 333.2851 2,292,240 0 0,180 12, 281 ,460 466 328 .651 1 0.978,380 0 3,100 10.975,280 91% 101% 111% 0% 347% 111% 2 0.0000 6,200 0 0 6,200 e 4 0.0000 6.100 0 5.160 10,940 50% 0% 37% 0% 0% 56% 52 183.4687 0 54.980 0 54,980 61 330.1044 0 72,830 470 71.360 85% 58% 0% 89% 0% 90% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3 29.4373 0 2,500 0 2,500 8 53.2876 0 24,040 0 24,040 37% 55% 0% 10% 0% 10% 071 CITY OF LAPORTE AV2120 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY YEAR Al REAL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMIL2000(C 1999(C A2 REAL RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME 2000(C 1999(C 81 REAL RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY2000(C 1999(C 82 REAL RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY 2000(C 1999(C 83 REAL RESIDENTIAL THREE-FAMILY2000(C 1999(C 84 REAL RESIDENTIAL FOUR+-FAMILY2000(C 1999(C Cl REAL VACANT RESIDENTIAL IN CI2000(C 1999(C C2 REAL VACANT COMMERCIAL IN CIT2000(C 1999(C C3 REAL VACANT 2000(C 1999(C 01 REAL ACREAGE RANCHLAND 2000(C 1999(C 02 REAL ACREAGE TIMBERLAND 2000(C 1999(C 03 REAL ACREAGE FARMLAND 2000(C 1999(C e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 2 CERTIFIED ROLL DATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE 92 324.7314 1 6 , 5 16, 180 0 20, 500 16,495,680 102 508.0540 16,915.750 0 65,400 16,850,350 90% 87% 97% 0% 31% 97% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 1 7.9000 19 1 , 300 0 98,260 93,040 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 490 571.3956 105,270,080 0 214,340 105,055,740 523 581.5590 105,818,750 0 201,860 105,616,890 93% 98% 99% 0% 106% 99'Ye 63 588.8733 379,867,590 0 7,589,950 372,277,640 69 622.8793 386,453,720 0 8.993,830 377,459,890 91% 94% 98% 0% 84% 98% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 o . 0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 O. 0000 0 0 0 0 0 o . 0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3 0.6900 2 , 01 1 , 190 0 0 2.011 , 190 e 3 0.6900 2.104,450 0 0 2,104,450 00% 100% 95% 0% 0% 95% 32 02.6561 43,905,830 0 0 43,905,830 32 02.6561 42,363,810 0 0 42,363,810 00% 100% 103% 0% 0% 103% 4 1.1478 0,007,920 0 0 0,007,920 4 1.1478 0,379,010 0 0 0,379,010 00% 100% 96% 0% 0% 96% 26 62.2593 355.520 0 0 355,520 26 62.2593 965.180 0 0 965.180 00% 100% 140% 0% 0% 140% 071 C!TY OF LAPORTE AV2120 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY YEAR 04 REAL ACREAGE UNDEVELOPED 2000(C 1999(C E1 REAL FARM&RANCH IMPROVEMENTS 2000(C 1999(C F1 REAL COMMERCIAL 2000(C 1999(C F2 REAL INDUSTRIAL 2000(C 1999(C G1 OIL GAS AND MINERAL RESERVES 2000(C 1999(C H1 TANGIBLE PERSONAL VEHICLES 2000(C 1999(C 11 REAL BANKS 2000(C 1999(C J1 REAL&TANGIBLE PERSONAL UTILIT2000(C 1999(C J2 GAS COMPANIES 2000(C 1999(C J3 ELECTRIC COMPANIES 2000(C 1999(C J4 TELEPHONE COMPANIES 2000(C 1999(C J5 RAILROADS 2000(C 1999(C e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 3 CERTI F I ED ROLL DATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTI V ITY EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE 174 0.0000 11.405,900 0 0 11,405,900 174 0.0000 11,915,930 0 0 11,915,930 100% 0% 95% 0% 0% 95% 2 0.0000 2,954,260 0 0 2,954.260 2 0.0000 2,044,090 0 0 2,044,090 100% 0% 144% 0% 0% 144% 950 0.0000 94,023,710 0 4,460 94,019,310 079 0.0000 03, 128, 150 0 329,140 02,799,010 88% 0% 91% 0% 1% 91"_ 187 0.0000 97 , 120,440 0 105,000 97,015,440 127 0.0000 80. 720, 390 0 0 80.720,390 147% 0% 120% 0% 0% 120% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 6 0.0000 435,280 0 0 435,280 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 479 0.0000 7,205,600 0 846,830 6,358,770 549 0.0000 6,893,500 0 910,700 5.982,800 87% 0% 104% 0% 92% 106% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 191 13.4474 271 ,370 0 2,210 269, 160 191 14.6698 707,330 0 7,040 700,290 100% 91% 74% 0% 31% 74% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 ge 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 667 266.4523 54,800 0 54,800 0 642 232.8968 38,200 0 38,200 0 103% 102% 143% 0% 143% 0% 14 19.3755 0 0 0 0 13 19.3755 0 0 0 0 07% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 79 63.4646 26,510 0 26,510 0 71 63.4646 12,500 0 12,500 0 02% 100% 212% 0% 212% 0% 071 CITY OF LAPORTE AV2120 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY YEAR J6 PIPELINES 2000(C 1999(C J7 MAJOR CABLE TV SYSTEMS 2000(C 1999(C L1 TANGIBLE PERSONAL COMMERCIAL 2000(C 1999(C L2 TANGIBLE PERSONAL INDUSTRIAL 2000(C 1999(C M2 TNGBL PERS OTHR-PRIVATE AIRCR2000(C 1999(C M3 TANGIBLE PERS OTHR-MOBILE HOM2000(C 1999(C M4 MISCELLANEOUS 2000(C 1999(C 01 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-VACANT 2000(C 1999(C 02 RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY-IMPROVE2000(C 1999(C X1 GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C X2 CHARITABLE EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C X3 RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAGE 4 CERTIFIED ROLL DATE 08/06/2000 PROPERTY USE CATEGORY RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE 4 0.0000 0 0 0 0 4 0.0000 0 0 0 0 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 O. 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%_ 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 0.0000 0 0 0 0 1 0.0000 0 0 0 0 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4,734 6,449.1912 516,665,250 57,480 79,575,460 337,247,270 5.365 7.294.9835 461 . 706 , 000 96.870 69.183.350 292.719,520 95% 88% 103% 79% 106% 103% e 071 C I TV OF LAPORTE AV2120 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL PROPERTY USE CATEGORY YEAR X4 CEMETERY EXEMPTION 2000 ( C 1999(C X5 PRIVATE SCHOOL EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C X6 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C X7 HISTORICAL EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C X8 MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTION 2000(C 1999(C UO UNKNOWN 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C PAGE 5 DATE 08/06/2000 e - e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED ROLL SPECIAL REVALUATION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED PRODUCTIVITY 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 55 812.9060 8.500.810 57,480 69 383.9920 2.740,830 96,870 79% 58% 66% 79% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0 0.0000 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% AV2120 YEAR 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL CLASSIFICATION TI MB E R AG-lO AG- 10 1 AG-lO W/PENAL TV AG-1D1 W/PENALTY TIMBER W/PENALTY OTHER/SPECIAL e e e PAGE 6 DATE 08/06/2000 e EX EMPTI ONS 112,758,140 104,544.330 107% 2,000,840 1,989,820 100% 48,560,290 45,611.980 106% 7,700,980 6.916,450 111% 558,440 521 , 300 107% 140,390 52,800 265% 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 88.770 176,680 50% 7,658,150 9.042.950 84% 0 0 0% 0 0 0% e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFIED ROLL EXEMPTION RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED 7,152 657.9950 562,441 ,380 7.323 683.1712 520,786,380 97% 96% 107% 39 4.5791 3,435,700 43 5.0291 3 , 481 , 700 90% 91% 98% 058 159.3052 74,077,650 100 171. 1750 70,289,720 96% 93% 105% 163 20.8862 1,110.420 158 22.2008 9,592,740 103% 94% 115% 111 1.7373 8,375,350 110 2.4261 7,442,400 100% 71% 112% 773 349.2924 140,390 742 315.7369 52,800 104% 102% 265% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% 9 0.0000 96.820 22 41.6315 300,440 40% 0% 32% 4 9.3992 8,541 ,550 3 0.0000 9,051 ,620 33% 0% 94% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% AV2120 YEAR 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 071 CITY OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE HOMESTEAD SURVIVING SPOUSE OVER 65 01 SABI LI TV DISABLED VETERAN TAX EXEMPT ABATEMENTS FREEPORT PRORATIONS POLLUTION CONTROL FOREIGN TRADE CUSTOMS BONDED PAGE 7 DATE 08/06/2000 e - EXEMPTIONS 105.000 320.000 32% 4.460 7.040 63% o o 0% o o 0% o o 0% e e HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTI F I ED ROLL EXEMPTI ON RECAP UNITS ACREAGE APPRAISED 1 0.0000 105 . 000 2 0.0000 320. 000 50% 0% 32% 17 o . 0000 4.460 24 0.0000 7,040 70% 0% 63% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% 0 0.0000 0 0 0.0000 0 0% 0% 0% AV2120 YEAR 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 2000(C 1999(C 071 C ITV OF LAPORTE 2000 APPRAISAL ROLL TYPE TRANSIT IMMUNE UNDER $500 SOLAR HISTORICAL OTHER EXEMPT e e e e AUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDttEM AGENDA DATE September 11,2000 REQUESTED BY C. Alexander, Director of Finance _ REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; XX ORDINANCE; The Fiscal Year 2000-01 Budget was built around a tax rate of 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation. e A breakdown of the tax rate is as follows: General Fund = 57~ cents per hundred dollar valuation Debt Service = 13~ cents per hundred dollar valuation The tax rate of 71 cents is the same rate that has been adopted for the last ten years. e ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance establishing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2000-01 at 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: N/A APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA QJwJ- T. ~~ ROBERT T HERRERA, CITY MANAGER FUNDS AVAILABLE: N/A q-c., -()O DATE e e ORDINANCE NO. oo-i ~3~ AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE e Section 1. That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2000, and ending September 30, 2001, on all real property situated and all personal property owned within the taxable limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first day of January, 2000, except so much as may be exempt under the constitution and laws of the United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following taxes: (1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of fifty-seven and one-half cents ($.575) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States for the current expenses for the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of said City of La Porte; and (2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of thirteen and one-half cents ($.135) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States, to pay current interest on and provide one year's sinking fund and to pay all of the Principal and Interest accruing on all outstanding general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation lawfully issued by the City of La Porte. e That this provides the sum of total Ad Valorem tax at the rate of seventy-one cents ($.71) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States. Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove levied shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated market value thereof. Section 3. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of the City of La Porte. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that all notices required by law have been published, and that a public hearing as required by law was duly called and held, and that all matters prerequisite to the establishment and levy of an ad valorem tax have been accomplished, all as required by the laws of the State of Texas, and the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. 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. - e e e Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11 th day of September, 2000. CITY 9F LA PORTE, TEXAS , / Ii 4 ' / ""'1-,.: :....,...... <//)" / j, //rr""", ,/, /. 'i.~ ,,}?{ 'Norman Malone, 'Mayo'r -i /1- A TTES(f' : .d'., / "'11 ,/ I, ~' , i, . (Jh ,.I. (;...L\.../r.ltvt,1.. City Secretary ~~M.THi\ c.,lLLEn-' APPROVED: 1-- , .' / // , / I... / / -".. ,I City Attorney e e 115-May-OO 120-JUIY-OO 125-JUIY-OO I 17-Aug-OO 117-AUg-OO 11o-sep-oo 111-sep-oo . e 2000 Planning Calendar City of La Porte I Mailing of notices of appraised value by chief appraiser. I I I I I I I I Deadline for submitting appraisal records to ARB. Deadline for ARB to approve appraisal records. Deadline for chief appraiser to certify rolls to taxing units. Certification of anticipated collection rate by collector. Calculation of effective and rollback tax rates. Publication of effective and rollback tax rates; statement and schedules; submission to governing body. 72-hours notice for meeting (Open Meetings Notice). Meeting of governing body to discuss tax rate; if proposed tax rate will exceed the rollback rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule public hearing. "Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase" (1st quarter-page notice) published at least seven days before public hearing. 72-hour notice for public hearing (Open Meetings Notice). Public hearing; schedule and announce meeting to adopt tax rate 3-14 days from this date. "Notice of Vote on Tax Rate" (2nd quarter-page notice) published before meeting to adopt tax rate. 72-hour notice for meeting at which governing body will adopt tax rate. Meeting to adopt tax rate. Meeting is 3 to 14 days after public hearing. Taxing unit must adopt tax rate by September 30, or within 60 days of receiving certified appraisal roll. . -- 2000 Property Tax Rates in City of La Porte This notice concerns 2000 property ta'X rates for City of La Porte. It presents infonnation about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to detennine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value. Last year's tax rate: e Last year's operating taxes Last year's debt taxes Last year's total taxes Last year's tax base Last year's total tax rate This year's effective tax rate: Last year's adjusted taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property) / This year's adjusted tax base (after subtracting value of new property) = This year's effective tax rate This year's rollback tax rate: Last year's adjusted operating ta'Xes (after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for transferred function) This year's adjusted tax base This year's effective operating rate x 1.08 = this year's maximum operating rate + This year's debt rate = This year's rollback rate e $7,391,212 $1,815,386 $9,206,598 $1.296,703,944 0.710/$100 $9,159,112 $1,320,339,780 0.693/$100 $7,362,199 $1,320,339,780 0.558/$100 0.602/$100 0.135 /$100 0.737/$100 e e Statement of IncreaselDecrease If City of La Porte adopts a 2000 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of$0.693 per $100 of value. taxes would increase compared to 1999 taxes by $301)09. Schedule A Unencumbered Fund Balances The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation. Type of Property Tax Fund Balance General Operating Fund Debt Service Fund $5.428.233 $1,119,041 e Schedule B 2000 Debt Service The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable). Principal or Interest to be Contract Payment Paid from Other Description to be Paid from Property Amounts Total of Debt Property Taxes Taxes to be Paid Payment General $225.000 $21,937 $0 $246,937 Operating Bonds 1989 General $75.000 $13.125 $0 $88,125 Operating Bonds 1990 General $1.050.000 $221,007 $0 $1,271,007 Operating Refunding Bonds 1994 General $125.000 $115.469 $0 $240,469 e Operating Bonds 1998 General $150.000 $186.344 $0 $336.344 Operating Bonds 2000 C 0 Bonds $150.000 $172.050 $0 $322.050 2000 Total required for 2000 debt service $2.504.932 - Amount (if any) paid from funds listed in Schedule A $0 - Amount (if any) paid from other resources $650,000 - Excess collections last year $0 = Total to be paid from taxes in 2000 $1,854,932 + Amount added in anticipation that the unit will collect only 100.00% of its taxes in 2000 $0 = Total debt levy $1,854,932 This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. Name of person preparing this notice: Katherine R. Powell Title: Tax Manager Date prepared: August 14.2000 e e 2000 Effective Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 (Note: School districts are not required to calculate and publish an effective tax rate. School districts may complete this part, at their option, or may skip to the Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet.) 1. 1999 total taxable value. Enter the amount of 1999 taxable value on the 1999 tax roll today. Include any adjustments since last year's certification; exclude the Section 25.25(d) one-third over-appraisal corrections from these adjustments. This value includes the taxable value of over-65 homesteads. $1,292,719,520 2. SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Enter 1999 taxable value of over-65 homesteads with tax ceilings. Other units enter "0". 3. Preliminary 1999 adjusted taxable value. Subtract line 2 from line I. $0 e 4. 1999 total tax rate (per $100). -- . -------------_.-,----- -----.--- - 5. 1999 taxable value lost because court appeals of ARB decisions reduced 1999 appraised value. A. Original 1999 ARB values: B. 1999 values resulting from final court decisions: C. 1999 value loss. Subtract B from A: $1,292,719,520 0.710 $134,200 $129,570 e 6. 1999 taxable value, adjusted for court-ordered reductions. Add line 3 and line 5C. 7. 1999 taxable value of property in territory the unit deannexed after January 1 1999. Enter the 1999 value of property in deannexed territory. 8. 1999 taxable value lost because property first qualified for an exemption in 2000. Note that lowering the amount or percentage of an existing exemption does not create a new exemption or reduce taxable value. If the taxing unit increased an original exemption, use the difference between the original exempted amount and the increased exempted amount. Do not include value lost due to freeport exemptions or tax abatements. A. Absolute exemptions. Use 1999 market value: $222,360 B. Partial exemptions. 2000 exemption amount, or + $6,465,856 2000 percentage exemption times 1999 value: C. Value loss. Total of A and B: $4,630 $1,292,724,150 $0 $6,688,216 9. 1999 taxable value lost because property first qualified for agricultural appraisal (1- d or I-d-l), timber or restricted timber appraisal, recreational/scenic appraisal or public access airport special appraisal in 2000. Use only those properties that first qualified in 2000; do not use properties that qualified in 1999. A. 1999 market value: $0 B. 2000 productivity or special appraised value: $0 C. Value loss. Subtract B from A: 10. Total adjustments for lost value. Add lines 7, 8C and 9C. $0 $6,688,216 Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 Page: e e 2000 Effective Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 11. 1999 adjusted taxable value. Subtract line 10 from line 6. ------------ ------ 12. Adjusted 1999 taxes. Multiply line 4 times line II and divide by 100. 13. Taxes refunded for years preceding tax year 1999: Enter the amount of taxes refunded during the last budget year for tax years preceding tax year 1999. Types of refunds include court decisions, Section 25.25(b) and (c) corrections, and Section 31.11 payment errors. Do not include refunds for tax year 1999. This provision applies only to tax years preceding tax year 1999. $1,286,035,934 $9,130,855 e 14. Adjusted 1999 taxes with refunds. Add lines 12 and 13. 15. Total 2000 taxable value on the 2000 certified appraisal roll today. This value includes only certified values and includes the taxable value of over-65 homesteads with school tax ceilings. Include also the taxable value in reinvestment zone, but remember that the unit will deposit a portion of the taxes to a special tax increment fund. (School districts only adjust for the tax increment financing zone in the rollback rate calculation.) A. Certified values only: . ... ___ $1,337 ,2i.Z,~}0 B. Counties: Include railroad rolling stock values certified by the State Comptroller: C. Pollution control exemption: Deduct the value of property exempted for the current tax year for the first time as pollution control property (use this step based on attorney's advice): - D. Add A and B, subtract C: $28,257 $9,159,112 + $0 $20,500 $1,337,226,770 16. e Total 2000 taxable value of properties under protest. The chief appraiser certifies a list of properties still under ARB protest. The list shows the district's value and the taxpayer's claimed value, if any, or an estimate of the value if the taxpayer wins. For each of the properties under protest, use the lowest of these values. Enter the total here. 17. SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Enter 2000 taxable value of over-65 homesteads with $34,823,340 18. 2000 total taxable value. Add lines 15D and 16. Subtract line 17. $0 $1,372,050,110 tax ceilings. Other units enter "0". 19. Total 2000 taxable value of properties in territory annexed after January 1, 1999. Include both real and personal property. Enter the 2000 value of property in territory annexed, including any territory annexed by the school district. $0 Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 Page: 2 e e 2000 Effective Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 20. Total 2000 taxable value of new improvements and new personal property located in new improvements. "New" means the item was not on the appraisal roll in 1999. An improvement is a building, structure, fixture or fence erected on or affixed to land. A transportable structure erected on its owner's land is also included unless it is held for sale or is there only temporarily. New additions to existing improvements may be included if the appraised value can be determined. New personal property in a new improvement must (l) have been brought into the unit after January I, 1999 and (2) be located in a new improvement. New improvements does include property on which a tax abatement agreement has expired for 2000. New improvements do not include mineral interests produced for the first time, omitted property that is back assessed and increased appraisals on existing property. $51,710,330 e 21. Total adjustments to the 2000 taxable value. Add lines 19 and 20. 22. 2000 adjusted taxable value. Subtract line 21 from line 18. 23. 2000 effective tax rate. Divide line 14 by line 22 and multiply by 100 (per $100). 24. COUNTIES ONLY. Add together the effective tax rates for each type of tax the county levies. The total is the 2000 county effective tax rate (per $100). $51,710,330 $1,320,339,780 0.693 A county, city, or hospital district that adopted the additional sales tax in August or November 1999, or in January or May 2000, must adjust its effective tax rate. The Additional Sales Tax Rate Worksheet, immediately following the rollback worksheet, sets out this adjustment. Do not forget to complete the Additional Sales Tax Rate Worksheet if the taxing unit adopted the additional sales tax on these dates. e Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 Page: 3 e e e e 2000 Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte 25. 26. 27. 1999 maintenance and operations tax rate (per $100). --- - -- - - - --- ---.- 1999 adjusted taxable value. Enter the amount from line 11. 1999 maintenance and operations taxes. A. Multiply line 25 by line 26 and divide by 100: B. Cities, counties and hospital districts with additional sales tax: Amount of additional sales tax collected on maintenance and operations in 1999. Enter amount from full year's sales tax revenue spent for M&O in 1999 fiscal year, if any. Other units, enter "0". Counties exclude any amount that was spent for economic development grants from the amount of sales tax spent: C. Counties: Enter the amount for the state criminal justice mandate. If second or later year, the amount is for increased cost above last year's amount. Other units, enter "0": D. Transferring function: If discontinuing all or part of a department, function, or activity and transferring it to another unit by written contract, enter the amount spent by the unit discontinuing the function in the 12 months preceding the month of this calculation. If the unit did not operate this function for this 12-month period, use the amount spent in the last full fiscal year in which the unit operated the function. The unit discontinuing the function will subtract this amount in F below. The unit receiving the function will add this amount in F below. Other units, enter "0": E. Taxes refunded for years preceding tax year 1999: Enter the amount of M&O taxes refunded during the last budget year for tax years preceding tax year 1999. Types of refunds include court decisions, Section 25.25(b) and (c) corrections, and Section 31.1 I payment errors. Do not include refunds for tax year 1999. This provision applies only to tax years preceding tax year 1999: F. Total of A, B, C and E. For unit with D, subtract if discontinuing function and add if receiving func- tion. Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 0.570 $1,_28Q,035~934 .... $7,330,404 + $0 + $0 +/- $0 + $31,795 $7,362,199 Page: e e 2000 Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 28. SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY: Complete the Texas Education Agency's worksheet entitledWorksheet to Assist Districts in Calculating Rollback Rate.Enter the amount on line 26 ofthe TEA worksheet for the 2000-01 M&O component here. This worksheet will reduce the property tax needed for the amount of state aid, if any, that the school district will receive for one-half of the taxable value loss for a percentage homestead exemption, as calculated and authorized by the commissioner of education. e 29. 2000 adjusted taxable value. A. Enter line 22 from the effective tax rate worksheet; school districts, enter line 18; if a school district did not complete the Effective Tax Rate Worksheet, the school district does the following steps (1) to (4) below. (1) Total 2000 taxable value on the 2000 certified appraisal roll today. This value includes only certified values and includes the taxable value of over-65 homesteads with school tax ceilings. Include also the taxable value in reinvestment zone, but remember that the unit will deposit a portion of the taxes to a special tax increment fund. (2) Total 2000 taxable value of properties under protest. The chief appraiser certifies a list of properties still under ARB protest. The list shows the district's value and the taxpayer's claimed value, if any, or an estimate of the value if the taxpayer wins. For each of the properties under protest, use the lowest of these values. Enter the total here. e (3) 2000 taxable value of over-65 homesteads with tax ceilings. (4) 2000 taxable value. Add lines (1) and (2) and subtract (3) and enter above at A. B. School districts: Subtract the 2000 captured appraised value of real property taxable by the school district in a tax increment financing zone for which the 2000 taxes will be deposited into the tax increment fund; other units, enter "0." C. Subtract 8 from A: $1,320,339,780 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,320,339,780 30. 2000 calculated maintenance and operations rate. Divide line 27F by line 29C and multiply by 100. School districts: Divide line 28 by line 29C and multiply by 100 (per $100). Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 0.558 Page: 2 e e e e 2000 Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 31. 2000 rollback maintenance and operation rate. County, cities and others: Multiply line 30 by 1.08. School districts: Add $0.06 to line 30. Chapter 41 school districts should consult with legal counsel whether to add $0.03 or $0.06 (per $100). 0.602 32. Total 2000 debt to be paid with property taxes and additional sales tax revenue. "Debt" means the interest and principal that will be paid on debts that (1) are paid by property taxes, (2) are secured by property taxes, (3) are scheduled for payment over a period longer than one year, and (4) are not classified in the unit's budget as maintenance and operations expenses. Debt also includes contractual payments to other taxing units that have incurred debts on behalf of this taxing unit, if those debts meet the four conditions above. Include only amounts that will be paid from property tax revenue (or additional sales tax revenue). Do not include appraisal district budget payments. List the debt in "Schedule B: Debt Service." Ifusing unencumbered funds, subtract unencumbered fund amount used from total debt and list remainder here. School districts do not have a Schedule B requirement. School districts subtract state aid received for paying principal and interest on debt for facilities. $1,854,932 $0 $1,854,932 33. Certified 1999 excess debt collections. Enter the amount certified by the collector. 34. Adjusted 2000 debt. Subtract line 33 from line 32. 35. Certified 2000 anticipated collection rate. Enter the rate certified by the collector. If the rate is 100 percent or greater, enter 100 percent. 36. 2000 debt adjusted for collections. Divide line 34 by line 35. 37. 2000 total taxable value. Enter the amount on line 18. School districts enter line 29C. 38. 2000 debt tax rate. Divide line 36 by line 37 and multiply by 100 (per $100). 39. 2000 rollback tax rate. Add lines 31 and 38 (per $100). 40. COUNTIES ONLY. Add together the rollback tax rates for each type of tax the county levies. The total is the 2000 county rollback tax rate. 100.00% $1,854,932 $1,372,050,110 0.135 0.737 ANY TAXING UNIT that has adopted the additional sales tax must complete the Additional Sales Tax Rate Worksheet. Any taxing unit seeking additional rollback protection for pollution control expenses should complete the Additional Rollback Protection for Pollution Control Worksheet. Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 Page: 3 e e e e Additional Rollback Protection for Pollution Control Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 49. Certified expenses from TNRCC. Enter the amount certified in the deter- mination letter from TNRCC. The taxing unit shall provide its assessor with a copy of the letter. --- - -..-.-"- . 50. 2000 total taxable value. Enter the amount from line 37 of the rollback rate worksheet. 51. Additional rate for pollution control. Divide line 49 by line 50 and multiply by 100 (per $100). $1,372,050,110 52. 2000 rollback tax rate, adjusted for pollution control. Add line 51 to one ofthe following lines (as applicable): line 39, line 40 (counties) or line 48 (units with the additional sales tax) (per $100). Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 $0 0.000 0.737 e e e e Additional Rollback Protection for Enhanced Indigent Health Care Expenditures Entity Name: City of La Porte File Name: CLP Date: 9/6/2000 53. Certified expenses. Enter the amount spent by the taxing unit for M&O costs of providing indigent health care at the increased minimum eligibility standards under Health and Safety Code Section 61.006. Those standards were effective on or after January 1. 2000. The taxing unit shall provide its assessor with this amount. 54. 2000 total taxable value. Enter the amount from line 22 of the effective rate worksheet. 55. Additional rate for enhanced indigent health care expenditures. Divide line 53 by line 54 and multiply by 100 (per $100). - - - - ---- - ---- ---.-- --- $0 $1,320,339,780 56. 2000 rollback tax rate, adjusted for enhanced indigent health care expenditures. Add line 55 to one of the following lines (as applicable): line 39, line 40 (counties), line 48 (units with the additional sales tax) or line 52 (units with pollution control) (per $100). Truth - in -Taxation June 2000 0.000 0.737 e e City of La Porte GOVERNING BODY SUMMARY #1A Benchmark 2000 Tax Rates September 6,00 TAX RATE TAX ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION OF TAX RATE PER $100 LEVY * TAX LEVY e ------...--------- EFFECTIVE TAX RATE 0.693 $9,508,307 $0 ONE PERCENT TAX INCREASE ** 0.699 $9,590,630 $82,323 ONE CENT PER $100 TAX INCREASE ** 0.703 $9,645,512 $137,205 NOTICE & HEARING LIMIT *** 0.713 $9,782,717 $274,410 ROLLBACK TAX RATE 0.737 $10,112,009 $603,702 LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE 0.710 $9,741,556 $233,249 PROPOSED TAX RATE 0.710 $9,741,556 $233,249 e * Tax levies are calculated using line 18 of the Effective Tax Rate Worksheet ** Tax increase compared to effective tax rate. *** The Notice & Hearing Limit is the highest tax rate that may be adopted without notices and a public hearing. It is the lower of the rollback tax rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate. e e City of La Porte GOVERNING BODY SUMMARY #IB Comparison of This Year's Tax Levy with Last Year's Tax Levy September 6,00 Last Year's Tax Levy *: $9,206,598 TAX RATE THIS YEAR'S TAX LEVY DESCRIPTION OF TAX RATE PER $100 T AX LEVY ** INCREASE *** e LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE 0.710 $9,741,556 $534,958 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE 0.693 $9,508,307 $301,709 NOTICE & HEARING LIMIT **** 0.713 $9,782,717 $576,119 ROLLBACK TAX RATE 0.737 $10,112,009 $905,411 PROPOSED TAX RATE 0.710 $9,741,556 $534,958 * This figure is calculated based on Texas Property Tax Code's definition of "last year's levy". ** This year's tax levies are calculated using line 18 of the Effective Tax Rate Worksheet e *** Tax levy increase is the difference between this year's tax levy and last years tax levy. **** The Notice & Hearing Limit is the highest tax rate that may be adopted without notices and a public hearing. It is the lower ofthe rollback tax rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate. e e City of La Porte GOVERNING BODY SUMMARY #2A 2000 Total Tax Levy According To Tax Rate Increase In Cents Per $100 Tax Increase Compared to Effective Tax Rate September 6,00 TAX RATE TAX ADDITIONAL INCREASE IN CENTS PER $100* PER $100 LEVY TAX LEVY 0.00 0.693 $9,508.307 $0 0.50 0.698 $9,576,910 $68,603 1.00 0.703 $9,645,512 $137.205 e 1.50 0.708 $9,714.115 $205,808 2.00 0.713 $9,782,717 $274.410 2.50 0.718 $9,851.320 $343,013 3.00 0.723 $9,919,922 $411,615 3.50 0.728 $9,988,525 $480.218 4.00 0.733 $10,057.127 $548,820 4.50 0.738 $10.125,730 $617.423 5.00 0.743 $10.194.332 $686,025 5.50 0.748 $10.262,935 $754,628 6.00 0.753 $10.331,537 $823.230 6.50 0.758 $10.400,140 $891,833 7.00 0.763 $10.468,742 $960.435 7.50 0.768 $10,537.345 $1,029,038 8.00 0.773 $10,605,947 $1,097,640 8.50 0.778 $10,674,550 $1,166.243 9.00 0.783 $10,743.152 $1,234,845 e 9.50 0.788 $10,811,755 $1.303.448 10.00 0.793 $10,880.357 $1,372,050 10.50 0.798 $10,948,960 $1.440,653 11.00 0.803 $11.017,562 $1,509.255 11.50 0.808 $11.086.165 $1,577,858 12.00 0.813 $11.154,767 $1,646.460 12.50 0.818 $11.223.370 $1,715,063 13.00 0.823 $11.291.972 $1,783,665 13.50 0.828 $11.360,575 $1,852.268 14.00 0.833 $11.429.177 $1,920,870 14.50 0.838 $11.497,780 $1.989.473 15.00 0.843 $11.566.382 $2,058,075 15.50 0.848 $11,634,985 $2.126,678 16.00 0.853 $11.703,587 $2,195.280 16.50 0.858 $11.772.190 $2.263,883 17.00 0.863 $11.840,792 $2.332.485 17.50 0.868 $11.909.395 $2.401,088 18.00 0.873 $11.977,997 $2.469,690 18.50 0.878 $12,046,600 $2,538,293 19.00 0.883 $12.115.202 $2,606,895 19.50 0.888 $12.183,805 $2,675.498 20.00 0.893 $12.252.407 $2,744.1 00 * Tax levies are calculated using line 18 of the Effective Tax Rate Worksheet. e e City of La Porte GOVERNING BODY SUMMARY #2B * 2000 Total Tax Levy According To Tax Rate Increase In Cents Per $100 Tax Increase Compared to Last Year's Tax Rate September 6,00 Last Year's Tax Levy: $9,206,598 TAX RATE THIS YEAR'S TAX LEVY INCREASE IN CENTS PER $100 * PER $100 TAX LEVY INCREASE 0.00 0.710 $9,741.556 $534,958 0.50 0.715 $9,810.158 $603,560 1.00 0.720 $9.878,761 $672,163 e 1.50 0.725 $9,947.363 $740,765 2.00 0.730 $10,015,966 $809,368 2.50 0.735 $10,084,568 $877,970 3.00 0.740 $10.153.171 $946,573 3.50 0.745 $10.221.773 $1.015.175 4.00 0.750 $10,290.376 $1.083,778 4.50 0.755 $10,358,978 $1.152,380 5.00 0.760 $10.427,581 $1.220.983 5.50 0.765 $10.496,183 $1.289.585 6.00 0.770 $10,564,786 $ 1.358.1 88 6.50 0.775 $10,633.388 $1.426,790 7.00 0.780 $10,701.991 $1.495.393 7.50 0.785 $10,770,593 $ 1.563,995 8.00 0.790 $10,839.196 $1,632,598 8.50 0.795 $10,907,798 $1.701.200 9.00 0.800 $10,976.401 $1.769.803 e 9.50 0.805 $11,045.003 $1.838.405 10.00 0.810 $11.113,606 $1.907,008 10.50 0.815 $1 1.182.208 $1.975.610 11.00 0.820 $11.250,811 $2,044.213 11.50 0.825 $11.319.413 $2.112,815 12.00 0.830 $11.388,016 $2.181.418 12.50 0.835 $11.456,618 $2.250.020 13.00 0.840 $11.525,221 $2.3 18,623 13.50 0.845 $11.593,823 $2.3 87.225 14.00 0.850 $11,662.426 $2.455,828 14.50 0.855 $11.731.028 $2,524.430 15.00 0.860 $11.799,631 $2,593.033 15.50 0.865 $11.868,233 $2,661.635 16.00 0.870 $11.936,836 $2,730.238 16.50 0.875 $12,005.438 $2,798,840 17.00 0.880 $12,074,041 $2,867.443 17.50 0.885 $12,142,643 $2,936,045 18.00 0.890 $12.211.246 $3,004,648 18.50 0.895 $12.279,848 $3,073,250 19.00 0.900 $12,348.451 $3.141.853 19.50 0.905 $12.417,053 $3.210.455 20.00 0.910 $12.485,656 $3.279,058 * See Governing Body #lB for definition oflast year's tax levy, this year's tax levy, and tax levy increase. e e e e _QUEST FOR CITY COUNCil AGEN.TEM AGENDA DATE q-ll-OO REQUESTED BY Cynthia Alexander. Director of Finance ~ _ REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; XXX ORDINANCE; The Fiscal Year 2000-01 Budget was built around a 13% reduction in Water and Sewer rates. This entails reducing the base residential water rates from $6.95 to $6.25, and base residential sewer rates from $6.75 to $5.75. In addition to this, the sewer cap will be lowered from $32.50 to $27.50. e These actions will result in a total 51 % reduction in sewer rates; and 10% in water rates, over the last 5 years. Sewer Cap 1996-97 2000-2001 11.95 5.75 1996-97 2000-2001 6.95 6.25 1996-97 2000-2001 37.50 27.50 Sewer Rates Water Rates e ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance reducing the Water and Sewer rates. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: FUNDS AVAilABLE: ,to e e ORDINANCE NO. 1666-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, AND FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX A-FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, BY AMENDING THE FEES ESTABLISHED THEREIN TO READ AS PROVIDED HEREIN; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. e BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF lA PORTE IS HEREBY AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, AND APPENDIX A-FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF lA PORTE, WHICH SHAll HEREAFTER READ AS FOllOWS, TO WIT: "Sec. 74-246. Enumeration. The City Council of the City of La Porte establishes the following charges for utility service in the City of La Porte. (Code 1970, 9 26-11; Ord. No. 1607. 91, 9-26-88; Ord. No. 1666, 91,9-11-89) e "Sec. 74-276. Enumeration. Rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city, computed on a monthly basis in amounts established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code. (Code 1970, 9 26-15; Ord. No. 1607,92,9-26-88; Ord. No. 1666,92,9-11-89; Ord. No. 1671,91,12-11-89; Ord. No. 1748, S 1,3-25-91; Ord. No. 97-2194, S 1,9-8-97; Ord. No. 98-2278, 9 1,9-14-98) APPENDIX A-FEES* Description Amount Section this Code Chapter 74. Utilities Article II. Industrial Waste Division 3. Public Sewer Use Subdivision I. In General (a) Application fee for wet industry classification permit.... 25.00 Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 2 e Article III. Water and Sewer Service Charges Division 1. Generally (a) Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill.... 50.00 Division 2. Water Service Rates and Charges e (a) Water service rates (1) Residential use: A minimum charge, per month.... 6.25 (2) Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit... . 5.35 (3) Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules e a. 3/4-inch meter, or smaller 9.35 meter.... b. 1-inch meter.... 12.85 c. 11/2-inch meter.... 22.75 d. 2-inch meter.... 36.65 e. 3-inch meter.... 76.35 f. 4-inch meter.... 131.85 g. 6-inch meter.... 290.60 h. 8-inch meter or larger.... 512.80 74-101(c) 74-224(c) 74-246 Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 3 e e e (b) (4) Volume charges a. Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of water per month. b. Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of water per unit per month. c. Each additional 1 ,000 gallons used by a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with The following schedule: 1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons).... 2.08 2. For the next additional 15,000 gallons exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons).... 2.30 3. Each additional 1,000 gallons consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons).... 2.65 d. The volume charge to commercial and industrial shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c. e. The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, 4)c after the usage of the amount of water exceeds the number of units billed, times 2,000 gallons each month. Certain water services (1 ) (2) New service fee.... 10.00 15.00 Transfer of service fee.... 74-249 Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 4 e (3) Meter replacement fee.... 25.00 (4) Pressure testing of service lines.... 25.00 (5) Rereading of meter.... 5.00 (c) Service restoration fee 74-251 (c) e (1 ) Regular hours.... 25.00 (2) After regular hours.... 35.00 (d) Discontinuance of service 74-251 (e) (1 ) With locking mechanism.... 25.00 (2) Additional fee for removal of or tampering 25.00 with locking mechanism.... (e) Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or hookup.... 200.00 74-251 (f) (f) Deposits for service 74-252(c) (1 ) Owner-occupied, single-family residence 90.00 e consumers.. .. (2) Other single-family residence consumers.... 125.00 Division 3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges (a) Rates for sewer service.... 74-276 The following rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis: (1 ) Residential use: A minimum charge (per month).... 5.75 (2) Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit.... 5.75 (3) Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules: Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 5 e a. 3/4-inch meter or smaller 16.95 meter.... b. 1-inch meter.... 25.95 c. 11/2-inch meter.... 50.95 d. 2-inch meter.... 85.95 e e. 3-inch meter.... 186.95 f. 4-inch meter or larger.... 326.95 (4) Volume charges: a. Since sewer discharge is not metered, all volume charges shall be based on the total water volume charged to the customer. b. Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated each month. c. Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units. individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated per unit, each month per unit. e d. Each additional 1 ,000 gallons treated for a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule: 1. Residential, per 1,000 gallons.... 2.48 2. Commercial and industrial, per 1.000 gallons.... 2.48 3. Apartment units. duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water. per 1,000 gallons.... 2.48 Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 6 e e. Computation of volume based on water purchased: 1. Residential: The volume of sewage treated Shall be based on 85 percent of the resident's water volume billed each month. However, the e maximum residential charge will be limited to.... 27.50 2. Commercial and industrial: The volume of sewage treated Will be based upon 85 percent of the monthly water consumption. 3. Multiunits: The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be based on 85 percent of the amount of water billed each month. e f. Senior citizen discount: Residential customers 60 years of age or older Shall be entitled to a $1.00 monthly discount on Their primary account." SECTION 2. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council in adopting this ordinance that no portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality, voidness or invalidity of any other portion hereof, and all provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable for that purpose. SECTION 3. 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 as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting Ordinance NO. 1666-_ Page 7 e 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 4. This ordinance shall be effective beginning business hours on October 1, 1998 pursuant to its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the \ \ day of September, 2000. e CITY OF LA PORTE '_/ -J BYL r~/ ',?\ /, ' "/~'--- Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: e t t ) L U (/ f;U.'c{L I. -i-t11.' , artha Gillett, City Secretary e - PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1666-1 e AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, AND FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX A-FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, SECTION 74-246 AND SECTION 74-276, BY AMENDING THE FEES ESTABLISHED THEREIN TO READ AS PROVIDED HEREIN; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. CITY OF LA PORTE slNorman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: slJanis Goulder, Assistant City Secretary APPROVED: slKnox W. Askins, City Attorney e e e e e REQUE'FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1& Agenda Date Requested: September 11, 2000 Requested By: R. T. Herrera Department: Administration _ Report X Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: . SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION As discussed under administrative reports at the last council meeting, this resolution supports the passage of photographic red light enforcement in the 77th legislature. By passing this resolution the City of La Porte supports this in the legislature, but is not required to implement such a system in our city. e Action Required by Council: Approve the resolution as recommended. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing - - Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO e e RESOLUTION NO. 2000-~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT IN THE 77TH LEGISLATURE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the disregard of traffic signals causes 260,000 accidents annually in the united states which accounts for twenty- two percent (22%) of all motor vehicle crashes, making it the largest single accident cause; and e WHEREAS, the disregard of traffic signals or stop signs accounted for 28,019 accidents in Texas in 1998, of which 191 involved fatalities; and WHEREAS, the City of Richardson conducted a photographic traffic signal enforcement test site during January and February of 1999, and found that one red light violation occurred every two minutes during peak traffic periods and a violation occurred, on a daily average, every five minutes; and WHEREAS, photographic traffic signal enforcement techniques have been used worldwide for over forty years; and e WHEREAS, currently in the united states only ten states have laws that permit photographic enforcement and the statistics from these states show that the number of red light accidents and fatalities have been significantly reduced since these laws were enacted; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: section 1. That the City Council recognizes that a traffic signal violation epidemic exists in the state of Texas, and recognizes that photographic traffic signal enforcement is a proven and effective method to address this problem. section 2. That the City Council hereby supports the passage of enabling legislation for photographic traffic signal enforcement in the 77th Texas Legislature and encourages other local and state government officials to support this important issue. section 3. 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 e e e e 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 resolution 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 4. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of September, 2000. CITY OF LA PORTE - , By: / ///>. ,:..- / /:1/ ,/ Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: . ~. I '--- 1t) t'L_ ) <Y{:.\.cklt L: .Lt':\-' Martha A.' Gillett I, City Secretary '" AP~ROVED: ,/ /j> /-7/, /, -'" /'" , ..,-1/ . ///~-,/ - /..- '/./ - Knox W. Askins City Attorney /~\~i--. c 2 - , , . ,," .'."':- ~, ":.:' e e e ty1A~ . \ ;~ i~ ~~~h,.:..ssvJ ::;.::-;--- Q.Jz:~' -rh C6 C> \J ~ fCt~ ~<- ~ Cv~ (~ ~~' ~ v'uvJW _ 0 __ I ~oJ'" f . ~ ~ t-.V)'~ ~cJ8 c_-~~>.~_d_.;_-.~---~~;:,;.;.-::.._~. ~ .. ~* c.J r ~... CiJv." -. (:V<. \,,(F ().. -"1 /~ - . .._~._._'_.'-'-'------"- --.-----_... - - \'-,-~...~ July 30,2000 Gary A. Slagel f5) rc C rE 0 \VI [C rm ~ayor lJ1l JUL 3 1 2000 lW The Honorable Norman Malone City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE r/w ~ /(Uf Dear Mayor Malone: Over the last several years we have experienced a significant increase in traffic on our Texas roadways. Similarly, we have also seen a rise in traffic accidents, which resulted in 3,576 fatalities in 1998. One type of traffic accident that has shown to be highly damaging and is one of the highest causes of traffic fatalities in Texas are accidents resulting from red light running. Disregard of traffic signals cause approximately 260,000 accidents annually in the United States and accounts for 22% of all motor vehicle crashes. In Texas red light and stop sign running caused 28,019 accidents in 1998, of which 191 of those were fatal. From 1992 to 1998 Texas experienced 663 deaths resulting from red light running, which ranks fourth in the nation. To better understand the number of red light running violations occurring at intersections experiencing heavy traffic in Texas, the City of Richardson conducted a photographic red light enforcement test site at westbound Campbell Road and US75 in January and February of 1999. We found that one vehicle was running a red light every two minutes during peak periods and every five minutes on an average daily basis. Photographic red light enforcement has been a proven technique for over forty years to address traffic signal disregard. Ten states have enabled cities to utilize this type of enforcement and received positive results. Red light running violations have decreased at intersections with cameras by as much as 60% after one year of operation. Cities have also seen an overall decrease in accidents resulting from red light violations. Based on the staggering amount of damage caused by traffic signal disregard, the effectiveness of photographic red light enforcement, and the interest of residents, the Richardson City Council passed a resolution on June 26, 2000 supporting enabling legislation in the 77th Legislature that will allow cities to utilize photographic red light enforcement. We encourage you to join us in this important effort. / il.j- T~ ;t;\ t"'fll \Tr:"Y- ~'i:=~,O'''; ;~i~:-'r::'.';::!~./'" L P.O. Box 830309 Richardson, TX 75083-0309 972-238-4100 Fax 972-238-4219 e e e . Attached is additional information for your review. We have included an executive summary that provides further details on the red light running problem, as well as information regarding legislative support activities. Also included in your packet is a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Richardson, a description of a photographic red light enforcement system, and related articles of interest. In order to pass this important legislation in the 2001 Session, a statewide effort is needed. Richardson's City Manager Bill Keffler is in the process of facilitating the formation of a steering committee to support this legislative item in the 2001 session and we would certainly be interested in hearing from you regarding your city's desire to participate. The steering committee would work in concert with a regional red light enforcement campaign organized through the North Texas Police Chiefs Association. Information will also be sent to your city manager regarding a photographic red light enforcement seminar scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2000, The seminar will be conducted by the Intelligent Transportation Systems Seminars organization and is designed for local government staff members. The seminar will provide an oveNiew of the red light running issue nationwide and show how automated enforcement is an effective method to address this problem. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the latest efforts to promote the passage of enabling legislation in the 77th Legislature. We also encourage you to pass a resolution in support of photographic red light enforcement and work with your legislators to educate them on this issue and gain their support, We look forward to working with you throughout the upcoming session in order to give cities the ability to use this effective enforcement technique. If you have any questions or would like additional information, do not hesitate to contact David Morgan, Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office, at (972) 744- 4202. Sincerely, ~~ Gary A. Slagel Mayor ENCLOSURES cc: Richardson City Council Bill Keffler, City Manager Robert T. Herrera, City Manager e e Executive Summary Photographic Red Light Enforcement Legislation Background: In previous legislative sessions, efforts were made to pass enabling legislation that would allow municipalities to utilize photographic red light enforcement. Despite hard work by legislators, cities, citizens and lobbyists, campaigns for photographic red light enforcement were not successful. e The City of Richardson and other heavily populated areas in the State continue to see a rise in red light running and an unacceptable number of accidents associated with this dangerous violation. Disregard of traffic signals cause approximately 260,000 accidents annually in the United States and accounts for 22% of all motor vehicle crashes. In Texas red light and stop sign running caused 28,019 accidents in 1998, of which 191 of those were fatal. From 1992 to 1998 Texas experienced 663 deaths resulting from red light running, which ranks fourth in the nation. To better understand the red light running epidemic, the City of Richardson established a photographic red light enforcement test site at westbound Campbell Road and US? 6. Richardson found that one vehicle was running a red light every two minutes during peak periods and every five minutes on an average daily basis. Photographic Red light Enforcement: e Photographic red light enforcement has been a proven method for over forty years. Ten states have enabled cities to utilize this type of enforcement and received positive results. (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington) Red light running violations have decreased at intersections with cameras by as much as 60% after one year. Cities have also seen a significant decrease in accidents resulting from red light violations. The City of Oxnard, California experienced a 22% decrease citywide in accidents resulting from traffic signal disregard after one year of using photographic red light enforcement, with a 40% decrease at intersections with cameras. The photographic red light enforcement system uses sensors to determine when a vehicle enters the intersection along with sensors that interface with the traffic light to determine if a violation has occurred. The equipment then records the violation in both image and data formats. Each violation generates two photos; one at the beginning of the violation and one as the vehicle leaves the intersection. Data of the location, date, time, speed, amber time and red time are stamped on each photo. A photograph is only taken if the sensor detects a violation and the proposed legislation would require a photograph only be taken of the rear of the vehicle in order to identify the license plate. After the photographs and recorded data are reviewed by a trained police officer, a citation would be sent to the owner of the vehicle. Response to Opposition: In the 1999 Legislative Session some legislators expressed concerns about photographic red light enforcement. Below are the concerns express as well as rebuttals. e e Invasion of privacy - The proposed legislation would only take a photograph of the rear of the vehicle and would not identify the driver or passengers. Photographs would only be taken of violators operating vehicles on public streets. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is not opposed to cameras being used to enforcement traffic violations. Finally, the life saving benefits of this enforcement technique outweighs the privacy of a red light violator. Photographic red light enforcement will be used where it is unwarranted - The proposed legislation will place population requirements. so that photographic enforcement can only be used in cities with high traffic volumes. e The cameras will be used for sUNeillance - A photographic red light enforcement system cannot be manipulated to be used for sUNeillance are similar purposes. A photograph is only taken after sensors detect a violator. This is a moneymaker for municipalities - The proposed legislation will set the fine at a level so that photographic red light enforcement is revenue neutral to cities. The legislation will also stipulate that any excess revenue generated from this enforcement technique must be used in an appropriate manner. Bill Structure: In order to increase the chances of passage, photographic red light enforcement legislation will address concerns expressed by legislators and others. We propose future e legislation: . Require the photograph of the violator be taken of the rear of the vehicle in order maximize the privacy of the driver. The citation would then be a civil offense (similar to a parking ticket), . Place population requirements in order to ensure photographic red light enforcement is only used in areas with high traffic volumes. . Require City Councils approve this enforcement technique before it can be implemented in a municipality, . Ensure any excess revenue from photographic red light enforcement is used in a proper manner. Recommended Action: For numerous years traffic signal disregard has been a significant problem in the United States and specifically Texas. Ten states have given cities the ability to used photographic red light enforcement to address this issue, and proven that this enforcement technique is effective, It is important the Texas Legislature pass enabling legislation that will give municipalities the authority to utilize photographic red light enforcement and we encourage cities and other entities to join in this effort, Please discuss this important matter with your local legislators and gain their support for this needed enforcement technique. e e e e Automated Enforcement Test Program City of Richardson, Texas June 2000 Background . The City of Richardson, Texas conducted a test in January and February of 1999 to see if photographic traffic monitoring of signalized intersections is a viable means of helping to reduce the epidemic of traffic signal disregard. . Automated Enforcement Cameras currently in use in San Francisco and Beverly Hills have experienced 42% and 58% decreases in red- light violations respectively. Oxnard, California has reported a "spillover" effect and red light running accidents were reduced by 220/0 citywide after one year. Equipment . Equipment manufactured by TRUVELO manufacturers of Madrid, South Africa was loaned to the City for the purpose of this test. . Equipment used sensors that determine when a vehicle enters the intersection along with sensors that interface with the traffic light to determine if a violation has occurred. The equipment then records the violation in both image and data formats. Each violation generates two photos; one at the beginning of the violation and one as the vehicle leaves the intersection. Data of location, date, time, speed, amber time and red time are stamped on each photo. Test Site . Test site was located at Campbell Rd. east ofUS75. . Only the three westbound lanes were photographed due to limitations of the camera lens and road sensors. . These lanes carry an average of 16,200 vehicles daily. . For six months prior to this test almost weekly police enforcement occurred at this location, resulting in a dramatic rise in red light citations. Since May 1997, over 10,000 citations have been issued for running red lights citywide. e e e e Richardson Traffic Data . In Richardson, approximately 4,200,000 vehicles travel through signalized intersections on an average weekday. Both directions of Campbell Rd. have an average daily traffic volume of 40,000 vehicles. . In 1993, 26% of accidents at signalized intersections were attributable to vehicles running red lights. This total increased to 33% in 1998 and decreased to 3 1 % in 1999. . In 1998/99, the cost to the community of accidents at signalized intersections equated to $22,949,000, 45% of which ($10,256,000) is attributed to intersection accidents where disregard of signal was a cause factor. Summary of Test Data . In peak time periods, an average of one violation every two minutes was photographed. . 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'-~... ~ II 0) g; ~ oc:::::] ~ ~ = ~ > 00 o F.=l ~ ~ ff) 00 ~ M o ~ IE o~ ~ ~ = .- ~ :: .- ei)' ~ 00 e e e e AGENDA DATE AUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN&EM REQUESTED BY: Cynthia Alexander, Director of Finance ~ _ REPORT; _ RESOLUTION; XXX ORDINANCE; In April we came to you with a proposal that the city consider leasing the "Old Entex Building" located at 120 South Second Street for additional office space. The building has 2,676 sq. ft. (per HCAD records), and is approximately 50 years old. If approved, the city will enter into a ten year 'Triple Net Lease", which means the city will be responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance. The building will be considered a "leasehold" property. e This facility will be used to house our Fire Prevention Division, the Engineering Department's Surveying Crew, and the Meter Reading Section of the Finance Department. Entex has agreed to make all repairs that are currently needed, including major repairs to the roof, so that we take possession on the building in good shape. e ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Greater Texas E~uities, LTC. 1, And Reliant Energy Entex, for the lease of the former Entex Building on South 2n Street. FUND ACCT NUM: 001-5050-522-4022 FUNDS AVAILABLE: YES ITY COUNCIL AGENDA ,h~o DA E e - ORDINANCE NO. 2000-.2433 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AS LESSEE, AND GREATER TEXAS EQUITIES, LTD. I, AND RELIANT ENERGY ENTEX, AS LESSOR, FOR THE LEASE OF THE FORMER ENTEX BUILDING ON SOUTH 2ND STREET IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: e 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 e 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 Ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. e e e ORDINANCE NO. 2000- ~ PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of September, 2000. ATTEST: \~\\nL ) !.~ i: .~ SCl Li L l Martha A. Gillett City Secretary h: t APPROVED: I~~ ~ ~ //:::' // I G&r/ 7;{) U2-~~~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney By: CITY/OF LA PORTE //<.., ,/ / ,'.' '/' I " I -'. .. __ ~" Norman L. Mayor / . I~:. // ./ ..-:/. Malone PAGE 2 e e Executive Summary Future Office Space for Fire Marshal, Survey Crew and Meter Readers We are proposing that the city consider leasing the "Old Entex Building" located at 120 South Second Street for additional office space. This building contains approximately 2,670 square feet currently in the following configuration: large open area in the front, 2 offices, 1 break room, 2 restrooms, 2 storage rooms, medium open area in the rear, and 1 utility room (see actual floor plan attached). The building has been studied by our Chief Building Official and has been determined to be structurally sound. The building is approximately 50 years old. e If this proposal is approved, several city divisions could benefit from the use of this building. It is possible to configure the Entex Building so it can be shared by Fire Marshall staff, meter readers, and the survey crew. The front half of the building could be used by the Fire Marshall staff and made accessible for the public. The back half could be used by the meter readers and survey crew which both spend a considerable amount of time in the field. This separation of activities would minimize the amount of disruption from day-to-day activities, and provide a permanent location for these two groups of "field employees". The Fire Marshal's Office Staff would move from the Fire Administration Building. This move would provide additional office and storage space for the fire department. Since we had contemplated moving the Fire Marshall's division to City Hall after the renovation, this would free up space that could be needed by other departments, or allocated for future growth. The Fire Marshall, Inspector and Secretary would move to the old Entex Building and operate from that location. e Currently the Engineering Division has three employees occupying two offices at the Evelyn Kennedy Center (EK). Although EK has provided offices for the surveying crew for several years, the activities at the Center are not compatible with the office functions of the survey crew, and storage is limited. During the planning phases for the City Hall expansion, it was thought the survey crew would move to City Hall. However, being in City Hall is not critical to their functions and with the recent availability of the Old Entex Building, we believe it is feasible to explore the possibility of three groups sharing space in this facility. This would be a simple move for the survey crew. Existing furniture and fixtures would be moved from EK to the Entex Building. A single telephone would be needed for the survey crew in the new facility and after initial installation, the monthly bill should be comparable to the existing bill at EK. Moving the survey crew w0uld provide additional storage and/or office space at EK. Currently, tables and chairs for events are stored underneath the stage area. The vacated office would provide much needed and better storage for these tables and chairs. There are currently 5 individuals in the Meter Reading Section of the Utility Billing Division. The majority of their time is spent outside either reading meters or performing maintenance, and they do not require the amount of office space that they currently occupy, which is 720 sq. ft. per HCAD records. The Meter Readers would move from a space that is presently being leased on Main Street, and it would also be a relatively simple move. Existing furniture and fixtures would be moved from this location to the Entex Building. A single telephone would be needed for this crew in the new e e Executive Summary Page 2 facility and after initial installation, the monthly bill should be comparable to the existing bill. Our current lease on the Main Street facility expires in January 2001, however, since this is a potential location for a business, we believe we may be able to negotiate terms to opt out early. The Entex building can be leased at a cost of $500 a month; the Main Street location is currently $850 per month; the cancellation of this lease would save $350.00 a month ($350 X 12 = e $4,200 a year) plus utility costs. Per HCAD records, the Old Entex Building has 2,676 sq. ft., as opposed to the 720 sq. ft. at the Main Street location. There is sufficient parking to accommodate employees personal vehicles and the city-owned fleet used by these three groups. We have attached a spreadsheet outlining initial costs with an implementation date of July 1, 2000; and operational costs for a one year period (fiscal year 2001). Additionally, according to our calculations, the initial impact on the fiscal year 2000 budget would be $20,930. This would include many one-time charges such as the purchase of office furniture and equipment, a refrigerator and microwave, and a computer printer. The $15,000 costs of renovating the building to partition off offices, replace carpeting, paint the entire building, and bring the restrooms into ADA compliance would be budgeted in the General CIP Fund for Fiscal Year 2001. The estimated cost of leasing this building, including maintenance and utilities is $21,270 per year, which would be added to Fire Prevention's operating budget. e I have reviewed the city's current expenditure budget report, and concluded that the best way to fund this particular project would be to treat it as a capital project. I propose setting it up in the General CIP Fund, with a budget of $21,000, which would be funded by using funds leftover from various projects. e e e e e _ REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date ~ 11. 2000 Requested By:~ e . ett ~epartment: Public Works xx Report _ Resolution _ Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0811 - Tires II' SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids # 0811 for tires was opened and read on August 21,2000. Bid requests were mailed to twenty- one (21) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications for Section I - Small Tires and Section n - Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Special Application was submitted by our current vendor, Carr's City Tire Service. Using estimated yearly quantities, this contract total cost of these sections would be $27,189.88. Low bid meeting specifications for Section III - Recap Only was submitted by A to Z Tire & Battery. Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of this contract would be $6,288.00. e Staff recommends award of the bid for Section I - Small Tires and Section n - Heavy Truck, Tractor, and Special Applications to Carr's City Tire Service, low bidder meeting specifications. Additionally, staff recommends award of bid for Section III - Recap Only to A to Z Tire & Battery, low bidder meeting specifications. Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of these contracts would be $33,477.88. This represents a one percent (1%) decrease over the last year's bid. Funds for this purchase are budgeted in the Equipment Services Annual Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Award bid of Sections I and n to Carr's City Tire Service and Section m to A to Z Tire & Battery, low bidden meeting specifications in their respective sections. Availability of Funds: _ General Fund_ Water/Wastewater _ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing -X Other Vehicle Maintenance Fund Account Number: 02470745349095 Funds Avallable: X YES NO e e CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM AUGUST 30, 2000 TO: FROM: STEVE GILLETT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GINA FORD, PURCHASING TECH. II __ SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0811 - TIRES Advertised, Sealed Bids #0811 - Tires were opened and read on August 21, 2000. Bid requests were mailed to twenty one (21) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications, by section, are as follows: CARR'S CITY TIRE SERVICE Section I - Small Tires Section II - Heavy Truck, Tractor And Special Application Total $ 7,460.96 $19,728.98 $27,189.88 e A TO Z TIRE & BATTERY Section III - Recap Only $ 6,288.00 Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost for this contract would be $33,477.88 Copies of the bids are attached for your review. This is a one percent (1 %) decrease from last year's price. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bidder's List Bid Copies e BID TABULATION - TIRES e SECTION #1 . SMALL TIRES ITEM #1. - POLICE SPECIAL RADIAL A. P225170 HR 15 Black B. P225/60R16 Black SUB-TOTAL ITEM #2 - CAR TIRES A. P205/65R 15 Black B. P205170R 15 Black C. P195-75 R/14 D. P205-7515 Black SUB TOTAL e ITEM #3 - PICKUP TIRES A. P235175R 15 B. LT215/85R 16* C. 235/85R 16* D. 245175R 16 E.LT225175R 16 P235170R 16 SUB TOTAL ::=::::::))m:::::::::::::::::::::)m:::::::::::::::m:::::::::::::::::::::::)$.IP1lQ.tf~iI1HtQt" SECTION #2 - HEAVY TRUCK, TRACTOR AND SPECIAL APPLICATION TIRES ITEM #1 - FARM TRACTOR TIRES - TUBE A. 11 L X 15 F3 . 10 Ply B.11LX 16 F3 -10 Ply C. 16.9 X 24 -10 Ply D. 16.9 X 24 R4 - 8 Ply e SUB TOTAL ITEM #1A . FARM TRACTOR-TUBES A. 6.50/9.00L-10 B. 6.50/9.00 . 15 SUB TOTAL ITEM #2 . TRUCK - STREET TUBELESS A. 385 - 65R x 22.5 18 Ply SUB TOTAL ITEM #3 - SMALL TRACTOR TIRES A. 25 - 8.5 x 14 NHS Turf B. 23.8.5 x 12 HHS Turf C.13.6 X 16 NHS Turf SUB TOTAL ITEM #4 - TRUCK TIRES - MUD GRIP A. 10.00 x 20 (16 Ply) B. 11.00 x 20 (16 Ply) C. 11 R x 22.5 (14 Ply) Tubeless D.10.00x 20 Tubes E. 11.00 x 20 Tubes SUB TOTAL ITEM #5 - TRUCK TIRES - HIGHWAY A. 10.00 x 20 (14 Ply) B. 11 R x 22.5 (14 Ply) C.11.00 x 20 (16 Ply) SUB TOTAL ))=::::::::::::::::::::mmm))mmmm)):::::mm:::::=:)::)$.IP1Y.iD.U~~ttQt" SECTION #3 . RECAP ONLY ITEM #1 . TRUCK TIRES - RADIAL TUBE A. 10.00 x 20 (14 Ply) B. 11.00 x 20 (14 Ply) C. 11R x 22.5 (14 Ply) ::)m:::::))m:::::::::=:)=:=:m:::::)m:::::::::::::=:=:===:=:=::::::::::::~mt.iU~~f'Qr...~ :)=:=:=:=:=::::m)))m:::::=:=:))=:=:::::::))::=:::=:=:====)mm)::=:))mI.MN~l=mt.B 70 $40.60 NO BID 55 $38.70 NO BID $4,970.50 $0.00 4 $26.00 $36.00 4 $24.50 $37.00 6 $25.00 $27.00 8 $26.00 $45.00 $560.00 $814.00 44 $35.00 $51.00 36 $51.00 $80.00 6 $55.60 $85.65 6 $55.60 $85.49 16 $50.25 $75.00 12 $36.50 $51.00 $5,285.20 $7,962.84 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::$1I.II''-~1''m ::::::::::::mm:)....~n..;.i::: 6 $60.50 $89.00 2 $61.00 $89.00 2 $255.00 NO BID 2 $205.00 $205.00 $1,405.00 $1,122.00 10 $6.20 $9.25 10 $7.30 $7.75 $135.00 $170.00 20 $262.00 $461.20 $5.240.00 $9,224.00 4 $47.50 NO BID 4 $27.50 NO BID 2 $110.00 NO BID $520.00 NO BID 30 $193.00 $126.38 4 $229.00 $205.67 30 $170.00 $251.35 25 $10.30 $10.50 4 $15.75 $15.50 $12,126.50 $12,479.08 4 $170.00 $173.98 8 $152.00 $153.34 4 $198.00 $211.01 $2,688.00 $2,766.68 :::::::::::::::::)::::::::::=t.amt~=== :)m:::::::::.~/tt1i1tm 30 NO BID $95.00 6 NO BID $95.00 30 NO BID $95.00 :::::)=::::===))=:::=:=:):::::::::=))m.R(::jjjjj~'J.!t =:::::j:=::::::j))=:f..::...,~g;;g :=jm::::::::m.."i:f.qm e e BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0811 - TIRES A TO ZTIRE 382 W. MAIN LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 BEASLEY TIRE SERVICE P. 0 BOX 11556 HOUSTON, TX 77293-1556 DISCOUNT TIRE 7304 SPENCER HWY PASADENA, TX 77505 DORSETT'S TIRE CENTER 6630 SPENCER HWY. PASADENA, TX 77505 e GCR HOUSTON TRUCK TIRE 5801 ARMOUR DR. HOUSTON, TX 77020 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE 4840 CENTER DEERPARK, TX 77536 GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER 4411 HOMESTEAD RD. HOUSTON, TX 77028 HTC TIRES & AUTOMOTIVE 12999A MURPHY RD. STAFFORD,TX 77477 LAPORTE TIRE CENTER 1101 W. FAIRMONT PKWY LA PORTE, TX 77571 TIRE CENTER 6012 MURPHY ST. HOUSTON, TX 77033 e SNIDER TIRE 4545 MOSSFORD DR. HOUSTON, TX 77087 STROUHAL'S TIRE & RECAPPING 3300 N. McCARTY HOUSTON, TX 77029 GRAYS WHOLESALE TIRE P.O. BOX 2561 FORT WORTH, TX 76113 CARR'S CITY TIRE 1316 N. MAIN BA YTOWN, TX 77521 TIRE CENTERS, INC. 5901 GRIGGS RD. HOUSTON, TX 77023 JMB TIRE & APPLIANCE CO P.O. BOX 2469 ALVIN, TX 77512 MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION 100 DONWICK DR CONROE, TX 77385 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE 8204 ELMBROOK DR, SUITE 211 DALLAS, TX 75247 STROUHAL TIRE & RECAPPING P.O. BOX 450619 HOUSTON, TX 77245 TREAD CO , INC. 1810 S. HWY 3 LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 HAF, INC. P.O. BOX 395 BELLAIRE, TX 77402-0395 PUBLISH DATES: AUGUST 6, 2000 AUGUST 13,2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-0996 e e e e flL e r10. ~=;~=;.~;..:;~~. '.:'.~.::-"--". e' ,I",;r., I 1 I .., -'-' " 1 ~>. ,." j. I __,;J '- _.~-.... -... .i ~.:J...." f .oJ! I~ 2 4 2000 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF J~;s?0f,;I~} . ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES Number of Votes - Direct Member Cities e Article IV, Section 2 of NLC's Bylaws specifies as follows the number of votes which each member city of the National League of Cities is entitled to cast at the Annual Congress of Cities: Under 50,000 1 vote 50,000 - 99,999 2 votes 100,000 - 199,999 4 votes 200,000 - 299,999 6 votes . 300,000 - 399,999 8 votes e 400,000 - 499,999 10 votes 500,000 - 599,000 12 votes 600,000 - 699,000 14 votes 700,000 - 799,000 16 votes 800,000 - 899,000 18 votes 900,000 and above 20 votes Note: Member cities are required by the Bylaws to cast unanimous votes. Cred2000.coc . . a- !'=11i~~'(F~;-~':,;, ~~j- -'~l;h',~-'-l' .. ~ '~.1-4....... \t ~1U i J AUG 24 2000 : CI7v ('~--: ,~ _J;. " .""- t; o \ ,.,....'.>-", ~ \ ,>,;" I .;,) NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JJJES2~~:_~ _ - J ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES Number of Votes - Direct Member Cities e Article N, Section 2 of NLC's Bylaws specifies as follows the number of votes which each member city of the National League of Cities is entitled to cast at the Annual Congress of Cities: e ..~~_-r-: f.:~:;.r'!~-... ~i~ ~~ ;:7'1~~-[.-t~~~,f~;~~~f,~~~~~'~'<"~:}' ~~ f~ . ~~~:::::: ;;;';i~~~; :-k: ~1il': _:;u~~~;.. ;;~1~w"'.:~~ ~ ..:,';~;::- ..: :. '+. k~. -:". ..; _ :- .,..:-- . CITY; POEOCA:Tl()N'{~ 1990 census)-. - -. - :';--~,",',~ J;;.NUMBER,:el,SVOTES :,'-i.,:':~;__ ,~-. " ..... .. _. 0'.... ....._._ q ._..~.._...t>-.-=.. .. . .' ...~;..;..._-t...._..... ,'--: _._-~'::~'--'-4..-.+-~--:..-:;_-~..:...:.:...,-;:-.~.;;."t'.~.,~r;,_,,"":.:..,..:~--:;f...J.,#::~'.L.'- ..-';'". ~~~ ,~'::"::.~E-_~~~_~..,... ". :j.~..,-:-'--==--.':l.....,. .~- -- - - . "_ :--_ ;"":<.1:-'-t.:; Under 50,000 1 vote 50,000 - 99,999 2 votes 100,000 - 199,999 4 votes 200,000 - 299,999 6 votes 300,000 - 399,999 8 votes 400,000 - 499,999 10 votes 500,000 - 599,000 12 votes 600,000 - 699,000 14 votes 700,000 - 799,000 16 votes 800,000 - 899,000 18 votes 900,000 and above 20 votes Note: Member cities are required by the Bylaws to cast unanimous votes. Cred2000.coc e - To strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and govemance. August 17, 2000 ~~,~ National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Ave_, NW Washington, D.G. 20004-1763 202-626-3000 Fax: 202-626-3043 Internet: www_nlc_org 2000 Officers President Bob Knight Mayor, Wichita, Kansas First Vice President Dennis W Archer Mayor, Detroit. Michigan Second Vice President Karen J. Anderson Mayor, Minnetonka, Minnesota Immediate Past President Clarence E. Anthony Mayor, South Bay, Florida Executive Director Donald J. Borut Recycled Paper MEMORANDUM f~ To: City Clerks of Direct Member Citie From: Donald J. Bornt, Executive Dire or Subject: Voting and Alternate Voting Dele ates, Annual Congress of Cities, December 5-9,2000, Boston, Massachusetts e DUE: OCTOBER 13, 2000 The National League of Cities I Annual Business Meeting will be held at 2: 15 p.m. on Saturday, December 9,2000, at the Congress of Cities in Boston, Massachusetts. Under the Bylaws of the National League of Cities, each direct member city is entitled to cast from one to 20 votes, depending upon the city's population, through its designated voting delegate at the Annual Business Meeting. The table on the reverse side of this memorandum shows the breakdown of votes by population categories. To be eligible to cast a city's vote(s), each voting delegate and alternate voting delegate must be designated by the city using the attached credentials form which will be forwarded to NLC's Credentials Committee. NLC's Bvlaws exoresslv orohibit votine: bv oroxv. Thus, the designated voting delegate(s) must be present at the Annual Business Meeting to cast the city's vote(s). e In mid November, NLC will send a special edition of the Policy Informer summarizing proposed National Municipal Policy amendments and proposed resolutions. This information should be shared with your voting delegation. To establish your city's credentials and facilitate preparation of your voting delegate(s) for the Congress of Cities, we ask that you return the completed form to NLC on or before October 13, 2000. Please follow the instructions properly for filling out the form. A pre-addressed envelope is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Lesley-Ann Rennie at (202) 626-3176. Enclosure Past I'resid.nts: Glende E. Hood. Mayor. Orlando, Florida' Sharpe James, Mayor, Newark, New Jersey. Brian J. O'Nein. Councilman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cathy Reynolds, Councilwoman-at-Large, Denver, Colorado. Oil'llCto,.: Kennath A. Alderson, Executive Director, Illinois MuniCipal League. Lany A. Bakken. Council Member, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Robert Bartlett, Mayor. Monrovia. Califomia . James 1. Benham, Councilman, Baton Rouge, Louisiana . Joseph Brooks, Council Member. Richmond, Virginia. John P. Bueno, Councilman. Pontiac, Michigan. Michael Cathey, Alderman, Senatobia, Mississippi' A. Everell8 Clert<, Mayor, Marion, North Carolina. Gwyndolen Clerke-Reed, Commissioner, Dee meld Beach, Florida. Joel Cogen. Executive Director, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. Neil Omard, Mayor, Carbondale, Illinois' Williem G. 0.....1, Jr., Executive Director. New Je~ey State League of Municipalities . Bec.ky L Heslein, Council Member, Fon Wonh, Texas. Rick Hernandez, Councilmember, San Marcos, Texas. Micheel Keck, City Director, Little Rock. Arkansas. Conrad Lee. Councilmember, Bellevue, Washington . Ingrid Lindemann, Councilmember, Aurora. Colorado. Margaret Mehery, Mayor, Athens, Tennessee' Herriet Miller, Mayor, Santa Barbara, California' James F. Miller, Executive Director, League of Minnesota Cities' William A. Moyer, Executive Director Emeritus, Oklahoma Municipal League' Jim Naugle, Mayor. Fort Lauderdale, Florida' Lou Ogden, Mayor, Tualatin, Oregon' Bev Peny, Mayor Pro Tem, Brea, California. Willie J. Pitt, Council Member, Wilson. Nonh Carolina' Luis Ouintena, Council Member At Large, Newark, New Jersey. Rebecca J. Ravine, Council Member, Fon Wayne. Indiana' Kevin C. Ritchie, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League. Carroll G. Robinson, Council Member at-Large, Houston, Texas . Johnny Robinson, Councilman. College Park, Georgia' Michael Sittig, Executive Director. Florida League of Cities. La.. Smith. Mayor, Oxford. Alabama' Bruce Tobey, Mayor. Gloucester, Massachusetts. Evelyn Wright Turner. Councilor, Columbus, Georg" . Yvonne Vik, ExecutIVe Director, South Dakota Municipal League' Jerrilyn S. Wall, Council Member, Evanston, Wyoming' Anthony Williams, Mayor, Washington, DC . Cody Williams, Councilmember, Phoenix, Arizona . Hany Wilson. Mayor, Grandview, Missouri' Merk Wonell, Mayor Pro Tem. Monroe, Michigan e e 2000 CONGRESS OF CITIES - BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS The official voting delegate and alternates for the City of La'" ?cr"-te. are: e ; :\i:,Yl:';~1;;:~.; ;<":I:!:/[;':';I '.: )!il;" !.I ,r:r:!'j: "; . ~:..' ;"_,meE.'.E OIlLY,;I,,;, i ": " ldV... ". IL' ::,F,:;',-":":.-"""".",..". .,.. . .11 ",:,"~LI\1', ;I~l.t..:'~ "~t"j~il:J . .1'1110 Crill" :.: I.dr ! [-..'." ..[..,_il' :1"~~:"lil!r:;'I'.:!' . l~cprd'IIIi~, ?:::::,;I:::;'.:.:'i'Y': :','~IU.~,l!!~~ ~, ! ", !:' 'i . '.. ~ 'r. 1. D eo+, ~ ~o..'1 N~ME L 0- ?or-tt CITY VOTING DELEGATE C CIJ nc\ \ pe (~C n "1 TITLE elCQ.~ ST ATE .,:.,';:-, <:~;r !'. !r':~, ",' 'I~ .... 'I 'fDBlmcEllSEOIILY.,: .. . ':VOTlIl8'ClBD,lisUEIITO . _ , ',':" "f ~." "'. :. .::\,' !', :. ", ~: :'!J, i'.', I :,' I ,; I . f;I'~;1 !;I );4U, 'i, :1" ;~;;;4 11.'.1': ;; ~ 1'1':/-\ 'i'..I- i. .,;: !It ~ '.~ _[" ;:11 : :.,':'iiiJ:! 'j'lli'fO..' .1. .'.'" ['e'I":'" ....'11. .L"j,. ,""... ":.i .' t"_,..,,,[ '" · ff1.!I'-E ,I'. . 1" l' '~.', ,:I~" "r" li'lqr~':lr. "'1'~'.'I'lqL"" ~ ";'. :!.~.~ii:~~~~f;;,',:j',;:!';!':1',i:!;! ";!.i,;i::~i:~: ! 1'I.>t"':'"IQ 1t\'~:I',::ii~i I~,! ;;; ifli", :~~H ;. ?i~!!:h a. :::: :'l~:;Pj.-;.f:~;~:!L'!i:!\I.,i,.,:,. I'::,!;~ ;';'1::-,:' '~I 11:'/:r:F.~"II'" .~;. ',I,., ",' ~ ' I '. I.:F':I":'r~fQlDmelus"IILY ";,'.,.'. "~l'i,UuV.CrtlL .: r~: ~l!r 'J. .IJIJl.',:' :.'~,I.". ':i1q:sbecil~ .,- .<! I ,"~r'j(~:,""ll ',:i:!";5,'i', .:: .: ",~~.~c~rql'# .:'i.' I:. ~~;' i.1 !,~.; !'.: ,; ',1::,: : r ""1'1' ' ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES e 2. jef"l, ~\a.t ~~ c.ouC'\C\ \ pe(~on 3. NA E TITLE NAME TITLE l~ 70"'1' i -e~s CITY STATE CITY STATE NOTE: Each direct member city is entitled to one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates. The number of votes that can be ca sl is based on the city's population as determined in the 1990 Census. 1. PLEASE DO NOT FILL IN SHADED AREA. THIS IS FOR NLC OFFICE USE ONLY. 2. Please type or print your city name in the space provided. 3. Pleas pe or prlntlhe name, title, city. and slate of voting delegate and altemale(s). 4. PI sign on he line lowand turn 10 the Chair. Credentials Committee althe above address. You may use the enclosed envelope. nu~ or D8t1:~' \\.00 e e e e e Center Rental Rate IncreasA. 1 e e Parks and Recreation Department Proposal for Center Rental Rate Increase August 7,2000 Stephen Barr, Director of Parks & Recreation Marlene Rigby, Office Manager e e Center Rental Rate Increase, pg. 2 1. Historical Overview It In 1990 the City established rental rates for renting the recreation centers for special events. The rental rates have remained unchanged for the past 10 years. The initial rates charged to citizens was set fairly low to accommodate those who needed a place to host a family gathering, a wedding reception, or other event. Usage of the centers has been primarily a one-time event by residents of La Porte. Currently, and for the past several years there has been only one commercial venture that rents our centers on a regular basis (Bill Gray rents two centers regularly for Karate Classes). Our present rates for center operation are: . $5.00 per hour, two-hour minimum rental, $100 refundable deposits for La Porte non-profit organizations. . $15.00 per hour, two hour minimum rental, $100 refundable deposit for all other rentals. . We provide security service by contract with the La Porte Police Officers Association (cost of security is paid directly to the LPPOA by the Lessee). 2. Present Status e The current rental rates do not generate enough revenue to pay for the cost of operation of the centers. Rising salaries and the use of overtime to assure that a caretaker is on-site to meet our Lessee's immediate needs and to protect the interests of the City has increased the cost of operation for the rental process. The City's approximate cost of operation for center rentals at $10 per hour with a caretaker and $18.14 per hour at overtime. These costs make an assumption of $3 per hour for cost of electricity, water, tissue paper, and other incidental costs of operation. 3. Survey of Comparable Centers in the Area Staff has reviewed the operation of various cities in the area for their rental prices of comparable facilities. The assumption was made that facilities in the range of 150 to 200 people were comparable to our capacities in size and function. Staff obtained rental rates from Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, League City, Pasadena, Seabrook, S. Houston, and Webster. There is a disparity in how centers are rented by various municipalities in the area. Some use resident non-resident rates, some use commercial, non- commercial rates, and La Porte uses Profit, Non-Profit rates. When compared to other rates, all other things being equal, It is evident that La Porte has the lowest rates for comparable rental facilities in the area. The average rental rate per hour is $26.42 for resident rate and $33.17 for non-resident rate for all the cities surveyed (except for Webster which has no comparable center for rent), compared to La Porte's $5 non-profit and $15 for profit rates. e Center Rental Rate Increas~. 3 4. Summary and Recommendations Based on the estimated cost of operations outlined above in Section 2 and on the survey results outlined in Section 3, it is apparent that our rates for center rental need to be adjusted to reflect our increased cost of operation and to be more equitable compared to other facilities in the area. We propose the following rental rates for our centers for consideration: . $15 per hour for non-profit organizations, with a $200 deposit; minimum 2 hour rental e . $25 per hour for all other rentals, with a $200 deposit; minimum 2 hour rental. e Positive Impact: This rate puts us slightly lower than the average for rentals of comparable centers in the area. These rental rates would bring us close to recouping our costs for center rental for non-profit rentals, and somewhat more for other rentals, which would make up the difference. These rates should be sufficient to cover costs for the foreseeable future and assure a small profit margin for future cost increases should they materialize. Negative Impact: This level of increase may result in a reduction in demand for the use of our centers. We may also get some negative publicity, particularly from the non-profit organizations that use our facilities. Staff recommends that the proposed rates be adopted as the effective rate for rental of the City's recreation centers, beginning on January 1, 2001. Although it will not cover our costs of operation in every case, it will cover costs in most cases. It also allows room for future cost growth over the next several years and should serve the City's interests well for the foreseeable future. As is the case for every rate increase, there will be some negative feedback from our customers, but certainly the rising cost of operation and the fact that we have held prices static for the last 10 years speaks for itself. If we are to charge higher rates, the City must assure customers the best possible service for their dollar when compared to the service of other cities in the area. We believe that we do provide an extra level of service to our customers and will continue to offer the best available rental facilities for the citizens of La Porte and others to enjoy. e e e e. e e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Se t b 1 20 Department: Parks & Recreation Requested By: Ste hen L. Barr Report Exhibits: Resolution XX Ordinance 1. Ordinance No. 1783A - Amending a rental fee policy and schedule for City Recreational Facilities. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In 1990 the City established rental rates for rental of the municipal recreation centers for special events. The rental rates have remained unchanged for the past 10 years. The initial rates charged was set fairly low to accommodate those who needed a place to host a family gathering, a wedding reception, or other event. The current rental rates do not generate enough revenue to pay for the cost of operation of the centers. Rising salaries and the use of overtime to assure that a caretaker is on-site to meet our Lessee's immediate needs and to protect the interests of the City has increased the cost of operation for the rental process. Staff has reviewed the operation of various cities in the area for their rental prices of comparable facilities. Based on the estimated cost of operations and on the survey results it is apparent that our rates for center rental need to be adjusted to reflect our increased cost of operation and to be more equitable compared to other municipal facilities in the area. The proposed rate allows room for future cost growth over the next several years and should serve the City's interests well for the foreseeable future. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the proposed rates be adopted as the effective rate for rental of the City's recreation centers, beginning January 1, 2001. Action Required by Council: Consider an ordinance amendment authorizing and approving the rental fee policy and schedule for City Recreational Facilities. Availability of Funds: _ General Fund _ Capital Improvement -2L N/A Account Number: _ WaterlWastewater _ General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Aaenda Q~ 1, U~ Robert T. Herrera '\_Ce.-oJ Date e -1A5L&"P c;,,) r~ oi) ORDINANCE NO. 1703 A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RATES FOR RENTAL OF CITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER CONTROL OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. e BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of La Porte, by this Ordinance, establishes rental rate policy and schedule for its Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, Jennie Riley Recreation Center, Charles Walker Annex, Fairmont Recreation Center and Brookglen Recreation Center. SECTION 2. The Centers shall be available for rental Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 12 Midnight, upon availability. Facilities are not available for rental on the following Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday e SECTION 3. The Rental Rates for the Centers shall be as follows: A. Civic/Non-Profit Groups - $15 per hour This rental rate shall apply to any non-profit organization, which has its principal office in the City of La Porte. Requesting organization must present proof of their non-profit status. This rate pertains to events such as exhibits, shows, demonstrations, seminars and other civic activities for which an admission fee is not charged, nor funds raised. This rate also applies to organizations, associations and religious activities or banquets held to raise money, when net receipts shall be donated to the charity or community project for which such function is intended. Verification of receipts will be requested. B. Private Individuals or Groups - $25 per hour This rental rate shall apply to professional exhibitions or contest, promotional and public dances, commercial shows and other attractions sponsored or contracted by profit making or commercial organizations or individuals at no charge to the public. This class shall also apply to private use, such as weddings and receptions, private parties, fund-raising events for non-profit groups, etc. · Page 1 of 4 e e C. Commercial Organizations engaged in for Profit Activity - $25 per hour This rental rate shall apply to any organization which charges instructional or admissions fees to participants or attendees for events at the centers such as karate classes, gymnastics, etc. This class shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at these facilities. e The Commercial Group must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with the City named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall furnish the City with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage. Lessees will be required to pay the hourly rate for set-up, rehearsal event, and clean up. The City will not be responsible for any items left on the premises before, during, or after any event by organizations, participants, or attendees. SECTION 4. Reservations must be accompanied by a Reservations and Damage Deposit of $200. The deposit is in addition to the rental rate. The Reservation and Damage Deposit will reserve the facility for the Lessee until rental payments are made and will provide protection to the Lessor for any damage to the Centers caused by Lessee. Failure of Lessee to vacate premises at the designated hour and/or damages, loss or theft of City property will subject Lessee to additional fees for rental and security and said additional fees will be deducted from the Reservation and Damage Deposit. Lessee may also be billed for any damages exceeding the deposit amount. e SECTION 5. Rental dates that are canceled, Lessee shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the City at least thirty (30) days prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund. One-half of the Reservation and Damage Deposit, or $100, is automatically forfeited on cancellations made less than thirty (30) days of reservation date. If proper written notice is not received by the City less than thirty (30) days prior to a scheduled event, Lessee may transfer rental monies to another date; however, one-half of the Reservation & Damage Deposit will be retained by the City. Lessee will be required to pay an additional $100 for Reservation and Damage Deposit, in this case. SECTION 6. The department reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule any building or facility rental for just cause upon due notice including any safety, health or weather emergency, or any inability of the Department to fulfill the rental agreement. Such cancellation by the department shall entitle the user to rescheduling or refund privileges. SECTION 7. Alcohol consumption can be permitted at the Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center only. Alcohol cannot be sold at the Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center. Alcohol permits are required for alcohol consumption and are issued at the Parks & Recreation Department for an additional fee of Five ($5) Dollars. Alcohol consumption will be confined to the area designated by the City but to generally include only the congregate area. No alcoholic · Page 2 of 4 e e beverages can be carried out of that designated area, as identified in the rental contract. SECTION 8. Neither the City of La Porte, nor its Lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the Centers. SECTION 9. No regularly scheduled religious services shall be permitted at the community Centers. - SECTION 10. It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of security officers required for each event, and to arrange for such security service. The security service charge will be provided at the officers prevailing contract rate and will be in addition to the rental rate. SECTION 11. Rental of Centers will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee, with the approval of the City Manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental of its Recreation Centers to any person, firm, or group, for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace, or cause a threat to public health or safety. e SECTION 12. Upon passage of this Ordinance the effective date of the rate change, and change in hours of operation, shall be January 1, 2001. SECTION 13. 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 14. 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 as required by the Open Meetings Law, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; 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. · Page 3 of 4 e e SECTION 15. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and publication of its caption as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED, this day of ,2000. CITY OF LA PORTE e Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Martha Gillett City Secretary APPR~D AS TO FOR~ t1~~ v;h{/~ Knox W. Askins e City Attorney · Page 4 of 4 e e e e MEETING HANDOUTS e ~ ~ 1/---.:2 & ~ 0 Name: fJlJuC- IJ. fG-LCHJ'V'L e Date: e Address: I A 1 l' II L /U -.J( -- we ('A/c-sUJcJ ~1 ,---, City, State, Zip: 17 r1 / Subject on which I wish to speak: I lf4tc L6S oAl e5 P6AihJD - u e /- - / .. ''') ",.- ~"-'7 ./'" ~-' e e SIGN IN SHEET Please sign in. PRINT your name and address. If your wish to speak before Council please complete the form to the right. NAME PIhl L- e ~,' ~ILL ADDRESS kt 6-Nal- ~:;:~ /0'1 ~ f-- CPJ[.LIA/G Sa) lJ(J)J ~~d r .{;;'~ ..s~J,.,,1 ,ed-- ~ ~ . 5d~ LL e ... . Q1J IJA d,wa. (!o.Jrtp) cLYI. -r1WWttru) I1D(~. ~LL';jOYt " '';;9j'"X'iili ~ i/o/cued J- J LnL 6 L YYlLrL:5 ; .' ~~~;"~2~~: " A... W';,n;;" :Bad{ on Uec. 22. /Cf19 nlP ~ LfCSLc ;~~ "'~'~. JtilPo:ded tJ aJI. tlCi:LcLN1J on ~f/.(lVL ~ Nux!- LI1Udlul!7[j Lot:iL rilL/ d1L1dJUJt: flcJ{..R. I QC/{; {fIt; ~ J SCIh U;()(R !+ #Sh~ 10 diufY/Mfl {Vzc! t7I1f d~h LuCVJ I ~oK. Lr UJ~ am 0J OJZC1" e ~ ~ ItA ifLR. fImu a.6 LWu~w :5~ 1& ~fL; 16 lLr/ }jtJLc.J:(~ hnu : llt~. ~fJc:c!ard ~'L tJ()b-0 fY)Lj I Lf(JiUL JJKpur/- CUJ tems and Jrn. on Vzw 0?1JI. IliJCiD 010 Lu~ fo ':;:~:'*;;;;'\"'j,;lftfrd 4 ~ a.fLd ~ OUll Q (n L{ LW :'ff~it'it~] ~L Le UL WA p!y tjurfJ --. I <Y~-;W;:/;~,~':~;_';{'f>...<~i r1fLe 11M !l1dA..4 ::.,:__;:_\;;1;j:\;<~~;;{,:: B5;:( .:......... . . e e e e Date: <j:'r- / ( ,,~ Name: ~ lS:p10 ~ Address: f) n j{5l>c..- {~~ sdJ ~. City, State, Zip: LA--p6 (l~ ~ ' Subject on which I wish to speak: Qb1Js6 ~ (k/~ e e 9-11-00 City Council Budget Public Hearing Council Members and Fellow Citizens; This letter continues the discussion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Design Standard AC: 150/5300-13 A&B. The first section is a review of important items from the 8-24-00 presentation to Council in outline form: -- 1: Cover Letter by Leonard E. Mudd, Director of Office of Airport Safety and Standards The standards are mandatory and not just recommendations that can be ignored as some at City Hall have thought. A recent conversation with George Lagarreta of the FAA Head Office in Washington D.C. confirmed that recommendations stated as "desirable", "encouraged", "recommended", "should", "preferably", etc.; have the force of being "mandatory" for airport projects receiving Federal grant-in-aid assistance as La Porte received to purchase Property for the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ), Object Free Area Extension (OFA), Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ), and Threshold Approach Surface at the North West end of the La Porte Airport. NOTES: 1. By definition on page 2; People and Vehicles are Objects. 2. La Porte Airport is a class B-II, Large Airplane Airport. It is classed for airplanes of more than 12,500 Lbs. certified takeoff weight, landing speeds greater than 91 knots but less than 121 knots, and wing spans of 49 ft. up to 79 ft. 3. A drawing traced from the scaled City drawing of this area is provided to clarify locations of La Porte Airport Safety Areas. e THE RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE (RPZ); 1. Page 9, 201.a(2) - Principles of Application - "All other existing and planned elements, including the following should be on airport property: Object Free Areas, Runway Protection Zones, Imaginary surfaces out to 35 ft. above the primary surface, and areas where incompatible land uses are uncontrollable. CONCLUSION: It is mandatory that the RPZ and OFAs, and certain imaginary surfaces be on La Porte Airport Property. The right of way for the proposed Phase 1 road should have never been cut out of the RPZ land purchase. 2. Page 12,212 "The RPZ's function is to enhance the protection of people and property on the ground. lIDs is achieved through airport owner control over RPZs. Such control includes clearing RPZ areas (and maintaining them clear) of incompatible objects and activities. Control is preferably exercised through the acquisition of sufficient property interest in the RPZ. CONCLUSION: Again, It is mandatory that the RPZ be on La Porte Airport Property and that it be cleared of incompatible objects. The right of way for the proposed Phase 1 road should have never been cut out of the RPZ land purchase. e e 2 3. Page 140 Appendix 8, sec.8. "The RPZs function is to enhance the protection of people & property on the ground. Where practical, airport owners should own the property under the runway approach & departure areas to at least the limits of the RPZ. It is desirable to clear the entire RPZ of all above ground objects".. And by definition, vehicles are objects. CONCLUSION: The Phase 1 Road would not meet the RPZ clearing requirements. . . . .and now let's continue on with the FAA airport design standards that are mandatory for the North West end of the Airport. e Conversations with Texdot Aviation's La Porte Inspector Jim Curl and George Lagarreta of the Federal Aviation Administration's Head Office In Washington D.C. clarify what is practical in item 3 above. Mr. Curl has stated that sometimes it is not practical to move an existing highway and realign the businesses on it, so it is grandfathered. Texdot does not like it, but there isn't much they can do about it. That occurred in the same conversation that Mr. Curl stated that Texdot buys up old roads when they can and that they don't want new roads in the RPZ, or the OF A, or the OFZ, or the RSA. Mr. Legarreta stated regarding the RPZ; that the FAA wants the airport owner receiving a grant, to make all the efforts to obtain the land. The City obviously did not make all the efforts to obtain the land for the RPZ because the City worked to have the Phase 1 road right of way cut out of the RPZ. CONCLUSION: The Airport disregarded the mandatory requirement that they own all of the RPZ when it was practical and easy for them to own it. e THE OBJECT FREE AREA: 4. Page 22 -par. 307. "The runway OFA clearing standard requires clearing the OFA of a~ve ground objects protruding above the runway safety area edge elevation (about the same elevation as the runway)", except those objects needed for air navigation, which must be of a break-away design. "Extension of the OF A beyond the standard length to the maximum extent feasible is encouraged. See Figure 2-3" . Figure 2-3 shows the OF A extended the full length of the RPZ and once the Airport bought the RPZ land with a Federal grant there was nothing to keep the OF A from being extended. CONCLUSION: About 700 ft. of the proposed Phase 1 Road would not meet the OFA extension clearing requirements. e e 3 - THRESHOLD APPROCACH SURFACE REQUIREMENTS: 5. Page 101, 3.a "Threshold displacement or relocation should be undertaken only after full evaluation reveals that displacement or relocation is the only practical alternative." The threshold is the beginning of that portion of the runway available for landing. The threshold on runway 12 at the North West end of the Airport is currently displaced 190 ft. East because the old property chain link fence would violate the Obstruction Free Zone if the threshold were at the end of the pavement as it is now required to be. CONCLUSION: Now that the Airport owns the RPZ land, threshold displacement is no longer the only practical alternative. It is mandatory that the fence and the threshold be moved North West. e 6. Page 102, 5.d(1)(2) When the requirements in item # 5 are met, the proposed Phase 1 Road violates yet another safety zone; the Threshold Approach Surface. La Porte Airport has requested an instrument approach system and has gone so far as to put a localizer antenna on the survey drawing, even though that particular instrument approach system is not yet installed. 5.d(l) states, "For Approach End of Runways, Except Stol Runways, Expected to Accommodate Instrument Approaches having Visibility Minimums Lower Than 1 Mile."(and lower than 1 mile is the most lenient of the 2 possibilities) (1.)" No object should penetrate a surface that starts 200 ft. out from the threshold and at the elevation of the runway centerline at the threshold and slopes upward from the starting point at a slope of20ft.(horizontal)\to 1 ft.(vertical)." (2.) "In the Plan view, the centerline of this surface extends 10,000 ft. along the extended runway centerline. This surface extends laterally 500 ft. on each side of the centerline at the starting point and increases in width 2,000 ft. at the far end of the surface." CONCLUSION: With the current Threshold location; any object on the proposed Phase 1 Road where it would meet Farrington would have to be under about 5 ft. tall or the object would violate the Threshold Approach Surface. Many vehicles are taller than 5ft. School buses and delivery vans are about 10ft. tall. When the threshold is moved to it's mandatory location required in item # 5; a large amount of the proposed Phase 1 Road will come under the, objects less than 5 ft. tall requirement. So with all of these violations; how did it come to pass that the City was able to cut the Phase 1 Road right of way out of the RPZ land purchase? From the information I've gathered, there are no sure answers, only possibilities. It possibly happened like the Challenger 7 disaster. One part of government trying to help out another part of government, or possibly the technical people that knew the design standards, were either not involved or were coerced by management or politicians into accepting known safety e e 4 standard deviations violations, or possibly the people that were making decisions were not up to date with the ever changing design standards. When I told Jim Curl, the Texdot Aviation Inspector for the La Porte Airport, about the Phase 1 Road he seemed unaware of it and said ail office person named Diana handled the land acquisition, and Diana had resigned and moved to Montana, and her replacement, Charlotte, probably would not know the details of the land acquisition. George Legarreta of the FAA Head Office in Washington D.C. made a very interesting point during our conversation. He said that even if an Airport does not accept Federal grant money so the Airport Design Standards would only be recommendations; the _ Airport would still be hanging way out with liability in a lawsuit if there were an accident, because the fIrst question a judge would ask would be why known standards were not adhered to;. and La Porte is governed under the more strict "mandatory" view of the standards, not the recommended view. I'll state the obvious. Not only would the City be liable. The individuals involved in pushing the Phase 1 Road through would be personally liable... forever; and of course now that we have made all this public; it would be called willful negligence. There have already been 2 plane crashes that I'm aware of, at the ends of La Porte Airport runways and attempted landings where La Porte Airport was thought to be Ellington Airport because both Airports have the same orientation. 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