HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-11 Regular Meeting• i
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
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, Alton Porter, Peter
Griffiths, Howard Ebow, Chuck Engelken, James Warren, Charlie Young, Jerry Clarke,
and Norman Malone.
Members of Council Absent: None
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Robert T.
Herrera, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Manager John Joerns,
Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, City
Manager's Administrative Assistant Crystal Scott, Director of Administrative Services
Carol Buttler, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Fire Chief Mike Boaze,
Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley, Assistant Public Works Director Buddy Jacobs and
Police Chief Richard Reff.
Others Present: Spero Pomonis, Dave Turnquist, Nick Barrera, Bill White, Colleen
Hicks, Dan Marrouf, Idalia Martinez, Roy Myers, Wayne Mueller, Rachel Buchanan,
Daniel Ford, Dena Sanchez, Bill White, Sib Carpenter, Kurt Mainor, Katy Dunham, Nick
Barrera, A. Najer, Zelda Wright, Debby Rihn-Harvey, Matt Koons, Candis Miller, Chris
Poppa, Lucia De Arws, Tasha Doom, Asmu Billingsley, Bill Schendel, Tere Schendel,
Morelon Plaza, Michael Lezenski, Mary L. Harris, and a number of other citizens.
2. Reverend Mary L. Harris of Templo Mahamaim delivered the invocation.
3. Council considered approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of
La Porte City Council held on January 28, 2002 and Special Called Meeting held on
February 5, 2002.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting and Public Hearing of La Porte City Council held on January 28, 2002 and
~ecial Called Meeting held on February 5, 2002 as presented. Second by Councilperson
Warren. The motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
The following citizens addressed City Council.
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Spero Pomonis of 218 Bay Colony Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571, is very much in favor
of a moratorium on apartment buildings in La Porte. He is very pleased with all the
homes being built throughout the City.
Dan Marrouf of 10615 W. Main Street, La Porte, Texas 77571, is presenting a proposal
to build some t-hangers at La Porte Airport. Since Houston Gulf will be closed as of
April 1, 2002, there will be a demand for t-hangers to accommodate the Community. He
submitted a proposal to the Director of Public Works Steve Gillett January 21, 2002. Mr.
Gillett requested more details; he submitted them on February 5, 2002. He presented a
copy to Council for review and ask Council to consider the proposal. He has been in the
La Porte area over 28 years and very involved within the community.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Citizen Bill White presented and introduced the American Legion Post 428 of La
Porte High School representatives for 1998 Boys' State and Girls' State.
B. Mayor Norman Malone recognized the Special Olympics with a presentation of a
$500 check from Mr. Leonard Hines, of Southwest Bank.
Also, Mayor Norman Malone recognized our Fire Department for their participation in a
funeral service this past Sunday. He suggested we, as citizens of the Community, let
them know how very proud of them we are when we see them.
6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION
DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW APARTMENT
BUILDING COMPLEXES FORA 180 DAY PERIOD
City Manager Robert Herrera presented summary and recommendation and answered
Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2002-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, PLACING A
MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE ISUSANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MID AND HIGH-DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM
SHALL EXPIRE AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR DISPOSITION
OF ZONING CHANGE PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH DISTRICTS,
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN THE
EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Resolution 2002-20 as presented
by Mr. Herrera. Second by Councilperson Young. The motion carried.
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Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
CALLING FOR THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE TO BE HELD ON MAY 4, 2002, AND CALLING FOR ARUN-OFF
ELECTION, IF NECESSARY
Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2002-2537 & 2537A - AN ORDINANCE
CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE;
CALLING ARUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION
PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTNG
MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD
AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING
BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF
SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE PROVIDING FOR FILING
DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to approve Ordinance 2002-2537 and
Ordinance 2002-2537-A as presented by Mr. Armstrong. Second by Councilperson
Young. The motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND D. E. AVIATION, INC.
Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs presented summary and
recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2002-97-2205-A - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT OF LEASE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS AT THE CITY OF LA
PORTE MUNICIPAL AIltPORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, LESSOR,
AND D.E. AVIATION, INC., LESSEE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2002; MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;
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FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTNE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Ordinance 2002-97-2205-A as
presented by Mr. Jacobs. Second by Councilperson Ebow. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
9. CONSIDER, 1) APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
CONSTRUCTION MASTERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO.
4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $720,000, 2)AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000, AND 3)
PROVIDING $7,000 FOR CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF
$761,000 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT
Director of Planning Doug Kneupper presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2002-2538 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 1,
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND CONSTRUCTION MASTERS, INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION N0.4; APPROPRIATING $754,000.00
PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $7,000.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT AND
CHANGE ORDER NO. l; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Counci~erson Clarke to approve Ordinance 2002-2538 as
presented ~ Mr. Kneupper. Second by Councilperson Young. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE BEACON INTERLOCAL COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT
AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS, COMMITTING IN-KIND RESOURCES
VALUED AT $67,500.00, TO OBTAIN TIF GRANT FUNDING
Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler presented summary and
recommendation and answered Council's questions.
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Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2002-2539 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL COLLABORATIVE
AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF LA PORTE; LA PORTE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF SHOREACRES; CITY OF MORGAN' S POINT;
BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC.; SAN
JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT; AND HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (LA PORTE HELATH CLINIC), TO ESTABLISH
THE BAYSHORE EQUITABLE ACCESS COMMUNITY ON-LINE NETWORK
(BEACON); APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $67,500.00 TO FUND SAID
CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Ordinance 2002-2539 as
presented by Ms. Buttler. Second by Councilperson Young. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 1000-1-K TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE
OF A NEW ALCOHOL PERMIT
Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1000-1-K - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6-78 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY ADDING AN AREA
AT A RESTAURANT WHERE WINE AND/OR BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON
THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD; FURTHER PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to approve Ordinance 1000-1-K as presented
by Ms. Harris. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR THE CREATION AND NECESSARY FUNDING OF A
NEW POSITION, PROPERTY CUSTODIAN
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Chief Richard E. Reff presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's
questions.
Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to approve new position as presented by
Chief Reff. Second by Councilperson Warren. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
13. CONSIDER AWARDING BID NUMBER 0846 OILS, FLUIDS, AND LUBRICANTS
TO HOUSTON-PASADENA APACHE OIL COMPANY AS RECOMMENDED BY
STAFF
Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs presented summary and
recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Motion was made by Councilperson Engelken to approve Bid No. 0846 as presented by
Mr. Jacobs. Second by Councilperson Ebow. Motion carried.
Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Clarke, and
Malone.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
14. ADMINISTRATNE REPORTS
City Manager Robert Herrera reminded Council of the following items:
The NLC Conference is scheduled for March 8-12, 2002 in Washington D.C.; and the
Bayport Expansion Opposition Committee Meeting on Monday, February 18, 2002, at 6
p.m. in Council Chambers.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilpersons Sutherland, Ebow, Griffiths, Engelken, Porter, Warren, Young and
Clarke brought items to Council's attention.
16. EXECUTNE SESSION -PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE
GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH
EMPLOYEES DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR
EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN
AN INVESTIGATION)
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Council retired into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m.
Council returned to the table at 8:25 p.m.
17. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN
EXECUTNE SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly
adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Martha Gillett
City Secretary
Passed and approved on this 25th day of February 2002.
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No an Malone, Mayor
City of La Porte
Mr. Robert Herrera
City CO1ll1G11
Airport manager
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In regard to mnrx~cal that i cvihmitte~ t~ Fvtr Qtc>cre C;illvt nn Tanjiarv ~? 7(1117 anA fnllnsvw~ by rlPta;l
proposal on February 5~' 2002 per Mr. Steve Gillet request. I am submitting these exhibits to you and city
council to consider on Febnlarv 11's 2002 city council meeting.
Exhibit One: Tri- star Aviation has been in business in city of La Porte almost 10 years and paid over
$125,000.00 with lease and city Taxes, plus $45,000.00 back pays from Purchase of Bayport Aviation.
E.xiunit Two: I toke responsibility of ciearting the contaminated fuel facilities and spent over $100,000.00
from my personal money to clean the sides to help the city of La Porte at Bayport Aviation.
Exhibit Three: It is my desire to increase my lease with city of La Porte in order to build some T-hangers
chnivtt nn ANarha~i T ~~, n,jt of tha A;rev~rt
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Two 10 Units of T-HanEers an exiCtin¢ ramp which chrwn in Pxhihit "R" arKi inrliratari by RAV (11 anr~
(2)
One 10 unit of T-hanger on TRACT 2 which shown in exhibit "B" and indicated by BAY (3)
Two 10 units of T-hangers in Exhibit "A" which indicated by blot Sand 4 if above facilities is not
avttiiaaie.
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will approve this request.
One 100X100 hanger on Exhibit "B" which indicated by BAY {4). Will plan to build this hanger by fall of
2005.
Your operation and consideration in this matter will greatly appreciated in city_ council meetinQ_ on
February 11, 2002.
Sincerely yours,
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City of LA Porte
Mr. Steve Gillet
Airport manager
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AS t]Bi out conversation ct-metitnec in iarn,ary _na to rnnetrnrNinn of ar.rnp nn .,ite Vrf T-}+ ~a~ nn »w
existing tics-down ramp or airy area's which desigoatedfor T-hangers Iam following~p ~n that I
submitted to you In January 21st of 2002 with deposit of 5500.00. As oer vour recrrtest I am submittinE
more details of where about and how many T-hangers I am going to build It is my desire to addadditionai
Tie-downs and some more space for our future hanger, which requires more lease spaces to add to my
existing lease. Following areas will be used for sxrnsfntction of T-bangers, hangers and Tie~wns.
Space (i j, winch indicated on attached map for construction o1 ZU units 'I'-hangers.
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approve this >;equest•
Thank you for your attention to this matter and your cooperation will be greatly appreciated
If I can be any help in any fashions please do not hesitate to call me at 281-470-7827.
Sincerely yours,
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January 21, 2002
Dear Mr. Gillet, City of La Porte
As per our wnversation in regarding to build some T-gangers and open Bay hangers in Tri-Star facility in
existing tie aowits or any existing spaces that ciestgnatert ror ~1=hangers. lms bangers X11 he bu~ltas soAn
as possible with approval city of La Porte to acchrmmodate our customers, may these T-hangers boast our
wsunaa ~uitx, atptctuocr r r trau pretty owu iinprac;t in uur ousuiess. z uur wupt-rsuun iii uns iiwtiGr w-u
be greatly appreciated. Also Er~losed is a checlcfnramannt of $so0 DO for T-hangs as~aer yQUr~e~est
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BEACON Access Points (year 1)
La Porte City sites:
Fire Station # 1 (Public Access Computer)
Fire Station #2 (Public Access Computer)
Fire Station #3 (Public Access Computer)
Fire Station #4 (Public Access Computer)
Police Station (Public Access Computer)
City Hall (Public Access Computers (2) and Kiosk)
Brookglen Civic Center (Public Access Computer)
Jennie Riley Civic Center (Public Access Computers (4))
Fairmont Recreation Center (Public Access Computer)
Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center (Public Access Computer)
Sylvan Beach Pavilion (Public Access Computer)
Recreation and Fitness Center (Public Access Computer and Kiosk)
Bay Forest Golf Course (Public Access Computer and Kiosk)
La Porte Public Library (Public Access Computers (2))
Non-profit Organizations sites:
Neighborhood Centers (Public Access Computers (20))
Boys and Girls Harbor (Public Access Computers (6))
La Porte Health Center (Public Access Computer)
__ _ .......Other Municipality. sites:.
Shoreacres City Hall (Public Access Computers (2) and Kiosk)
Morgan's Point City Hall (Public Access Computer)
La Porte Independent School District Sites:
LPISD Technology Center (Public Access Computer and Kiosk)
Baker Junior High
Bayshore Elementary
Internet Access (Fiber) to Clear Creek ISD NOC
* Note: 50 public access computers
5 Kiosks
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The American Legion
Hovey Bethea Powell Post 428
P. O. BOX 14
La Porte, Texas 77572-0014
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Sandra Dwyer
Assistant Principal
La Porte High School
Coordinator
Boys State and Girls State
BOYS STATE
Kyle Adams
Brandon L. Beasley
Fernando Diaz
Andrew Komm
Frank Permenter
GIRLS STATE
Katy Dunham
Joy Renee Garrett
Amy Westergren
Kristen Young
William R. (Will) Schendel
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:2-11-02
Requested By:Rnhrrt T uPrrera
Department: rvit ~^~^er's 9t'fice -
Report: Resolution: X Ordinance:
Exhibits: Ordinance
Exhibits:
Approprlatlon
Source of Funds:
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Over the past twelve (12) months, I have been approached by several City Council Members and had discussions on
concerns about the City's ability to review, regulate and monitor the construction ofmulti-family building
complexes.
It has been fifteen (15) years since the City has performed a comprehensive review of its regulations on construction
ofmulti-family building complexes.
Since City Council has had continued concerns, staff recommends placing a 180 day moratorium on the acceptance
for filing and the issuance of building permits and all other zoning and/or development permits for new construction
of mid and high density developments.
City Council needs to provide the Planning and Zoning Commission with direction to review existing regulations
governing construction of mid and high-density developments.
Action Required by Council: Approve the Resolution placing a moratorium on the construction of new
apartment building complexes fora 180 day period.
Approved for City Council Agenda
ert era, ity Manager
Date
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RESOLUTION NO. ~ (~ ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND/OR
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MID AND HIGH-
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH
MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR
DISPOSITION OF ZONING CHANGE PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH
DISTRICTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is undeveloped land in the City of La Porte, Texas, the
development of which may significantly impact City services, such as water, sanitary
sewer, traffic, sanitation, and fire and police protection; and
WHEREAS, the construction of Mid and High Density Residential projects have
raised concerns regarding the impact of these projects on adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has not conducted a thorough review of its Mid
and High Density Residential regulations since 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte desires to avoid the adverse
effects such development may have on the public health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, in order to avoid any adverse
effects, to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan update, to provide for orderly
future development and growth, desires to establish a period of time in which to complete
a review in regard to Mid and High Density Residential development regulations; and
WHEREAS, continued refinement of development standards .ensures
neighborhood compatibility, minimizes incompatible elements between abutting land uses
and contributes to a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan Update made the following
recommendations:
Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of
residential uses and ensure the highest quality living environment.
Seek to ensure that adjacent land uses are developed compatibly and take
measures to mitigate land use transitions with differing intensities.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of design standards that include landscaping,
screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other methods to minimize
negative effects among different land uses.
Determine appropriate residential densities for various areas within the City on
the basis of accessibility, utility availability, topography, proximity to shopping
areas, and other relevant factors.
Update the Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map to reflect identification of
various areas of particular densities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds and determines that the
premises hereof are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and determines that it is in the best
interests of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City to place
a moratorium on the acceptance for filing and consideration, and the issuance of building
permits and all other development and zoning permits, for all properties in the Mid and
High Density Residential Districts in the City for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days
from the date hereof, and such moratorium is hereby imposed. For purposes of this
moratorium, the term "Mid Density and/or High Density Residential Districts", or words of
similar import, shall include, but not be limited to development occurring within Zoning
Districts R-2, R-3, NC, GC, LI, HI, and/or PUD.
SECTION 3. That there is hereby established a moratorium on the issuance of
permits for construction of any Mid Density or High Density Residential units within the
City of La Porte, Texas for a period of up to one-hundred eighty (180) days from the date
of passage of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4. That during the moratorium period no new Mid Density or High
Density Residential building permits, or certificates of occupancy shall be issued and no
letters of availability for utilities, as well as formal review or action by any City board,
commission or department shall be authorized for any new Mid Density or High Density
Residential location in the jurisdiction of the City of La Porte as described in Section 2 of
this Resolution.
SECTION 5. This moratorium shall remain in effect for a period of one-hundred
eighty (180) days or until final action is taken on any proposed zoning and/or subdivision
regulation changes affecting the Mid and High Density Residential Districts, or until final
action is taken regarding amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map,
and development regulations by the City Council, whichever comes first.
SECTION 6. Any property owners subject to this moratorium may apply to the City
Council for an exception in the event that a hardship results from its application, and the
City Council is authorized to grant an exception to the moratorium imposed by this
Resolution only when it finds that such hardship does exist. Any exception so granted
shall not be a substitute for enforcement of current zoning, development or building
regulations, policies and procedures of the City of La Porte.
SECTION 7. This moratorium shall not apply to building permits within
previously platted, duly recorded and properly zoned subdivisions approved by the City
of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. Further, this moratorium does not apply
to developments for which administratively complete applications for zoning permits,
building permits, special conditional use permits, or any other development permits
have been completed and filed with the City of La Porte prior to the passage of this
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resolution. In such event, the applicant may complete the permit review process and
development approval process under existing City of La Porte regulations, policies, and
procedures in connection with the proposed application.
SECTION 8. The moratorium on the acceptance for filing and the issuance of
building permits and all other development permits for new construction in the Mid and
High Density Residential Districts for shall expire on July 11, 2002 at 11:59 p.m., Central
Standard Time.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the ~ ~ ~
day of , 2002.
APPROVED:
Or~ ~-
an L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Gillett, City Secret ry
APPROVED~9 TO FORM:
Asst. ity Atto
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Agenda Date Requested: Feh~rv 11, 2~~2
Requested By: K_ Asking Department: T,egal
Report Resolution ~_ Ordinance
Exhibits: 2002-2537 and 2002-2537-A
Attached for your consideration is the ordinance calling for the Regular Annual Election of the City of La Porte to
be held on May 4, 2002, and calling for aRun-Off Election, if necessary
Action Required by Council: Consider approval of Ordinance 2002-2537 and 2002-2537A
Availability of Funds:
General Fund_ Water/Wastewater
_ Capital Improvement- General Revenue Sharing
_ Other
Account Number: Funds Available: -YES _ NO
Annrnved fnr (:itp Cnnncil Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 2002-,x.53/
AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTEj CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY: DESIGNATING
ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF
VOTING MACHINES APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS PROVIDING FOR
METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING] PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING
BALLOT BOARDS PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID
ELECTIONS PROVIDING FOR NOTICEI PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND
FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES: PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSES 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:
Section 1. An election shall be held within the corporate
limits of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the 4th day of May, 2002,
such day being the first Saturday in May, 2002, between seven
o'clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) P.M., for the purpose
of electing the following City officials:
Councilperson-at-Large--Position B, for a 3 year term
Councilperson--District 1, for a 3 year term
Councilperson--District 6, for a 3 year term
A run-off election, if necessary, shall be held on Saturday,
June 1, 2002, between the same hours.
Section 2. Said election shall be held at each of the
following voting places within said City, and the following named
persons are hereby appointed as officers of said election, to-wit:
Election Precinct #1
Polling Place: Lomax Elementary School (Entry Area)
10615 North Avenue "L"
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks and Spencer Highway (West Main Street);
THENCE westerly along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to
Big Island Slough;
THENCE northerly along Big Island Slough to north boundary of
Creekmont Subdivision;
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THENCE west along north boundary of Creekmont Subdivision to
Underwood Road;
THENCE north along Underwood Road to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks;
THENCE southeasterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks, following a curve to the south, and continuing in a
southerly direction along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks
to Spencer Highway (West Main Street), to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Melody Elledge Presiding Judge
Jeannie Lunsford , Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct #2
Polling Place: Baker School (Entry Area)
6000 West Main Street
(West Main Street/at Underwood - enter off
Spencer/Main)
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Big Island
Slough and Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the east boundary line
of the one hundred forty one (141) acre San Jacinto Junior
College Site, same being the west boundary line of the former
College View M.U.D. as described in Article 8280-381,
V.A.T.S.;
THENCE northerly along the west boundary line, and a northerly
projection thereof, of said (College View M.U.D.) to Spencer
Highway (West Main Street);
THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to the
center line of Myrtle Creek Drive;
THENCE south along Myrtle Creek Drive to Cedarmont Drive;
THENCE southerly along Cedarmont Drive to its intersection
with the westerly projection of the rear lot lines of Block 17
in Fairmont Park West Section One;
THENCE southeasterly along the rear lot lines of Block 17 in
Fairmont Park West Section One, passing through Parkmont Drive
and following the rear lot line of Block 18 of Fairmont Park
West Section Two, to Quiet Hill Road;
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THENCE westerly along Quiet Hill Road to Willmont Road;
THENCE southerly along Willmont Road to its intersection with
the westerly projection of the rear lot line of Block 35 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE easterly along the rear lot lines of Block 35 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two to the center line of Roseberry
Drive;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to
the center line of Hillridge Road;
THENCE easterly along the center line of Hillridge Road to the
center line of Big Island Slough;
THENCE southerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to
the intersection of. Fairmont Parkway, to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Inge Browder
Presiding Judge
Kelli Lannie Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct #3
Polling Place: Rizzuto Elementary School (Cafetorium)
3201 Farrington Boulevard.
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries•
BEGINNING at the intersection of an Exxon Pipeline Easement
and Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to center line of Big
Island Slough;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to
the center line of Hillridge Road;
THENCE westerly along Hillridge Road to the center line of
Roseberry Drive;
THENCE southerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to
the intersection with the easterly projection of the rear lot
line of Block 35 in Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE westerly along the rear lot line of Block 35 in
Fairmont Park Section Two to the center line of Willmont Road;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Willmont Road to the
center line of Quiet Hill Road;
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THENCE easterly along the center line of Quiet Hill Road to
the intersection of the southeasterly projection of the rear
lot line of Block 18 in Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE northwesterly along the rear lot line of Block 18 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two, passing through Parkmont Drive
and becoming the rear lot line of Block 17 Fairmont Park West
Section One to Cedarmont Drive;
THENCE northerly along Cedarmont Drive to Myrtle Creek Drive;
THENCE northerly along Myrtle Creek Drive to Spencer Highway
(West Main Street);
THENCE west along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to
Underwood Road;
THENCE north along Underwood Road to the north boundary of the
Creekmont Subdivision;
THENCE east along the north boundary of the Creekmont
Subdivision to Big Island Slough;
THENCE southerly along Big Island Slough to Spencer Highway
(West Main Street);
THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to an
Exxon Pipeline Easement;
THENCE southerly along an Exxon Pipeline Easement to Fairmont
Parkway, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Joeena Davis , Presiding Judge
Jeannie Zemanek Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct #4
Polling Place: Dewalt Alternative School (Library)
401 North Second
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of North Broadway Street and the
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks;
THENCE south along North Broadway Street to Barbour's Cut
Boulevard;
THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to North Brownell
Avenue;
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THENCE south along North Brownell Avenue to East Madison
Street;
THENCE east along East Madison Street to North Holmes Avenue;
THENCE southerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Main
Street;
THENCE westerly along East Main Street to South Broadway
Street;
THENCE south along South Broadway Street to West "A" Street;
THENCE west along West °A° Street to State Highway 146;
THENCE south along State Highway 146 to West "B" Street;
THENCE west along West "B" Street to South 13th Street;
THENCE south along South 13th Street to West "E" Street;
THENCE west along West "E" Street to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks;
THENCE north along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, following
a curve to the east of said railroad tracks;
THENCE easterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to
North Broadway Street, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
RPtt~ Mnnrt~ , Presiding Judge
Fran~i s ,Tnrr3an , Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct #5
Polling Place : LPISD Technology Support Center (Lobby East -Side,
301 East Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, .Texas 77571
Boundaries-
TRACT I
BEGINNING at the intersection of Barbour's Cut Boulevard and
North Brownell Avenue;
THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to Donaldson Avenue;
THENCE southeasterly along Donaldson Avenue to the shoreline
of Galveston Bay;
THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the
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north city limit line of Shoreacres, (or the south line of
Tract I ) ;
THENCE west along the north city limit line of Shoreacres (or
the south line of Tract I) to South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146);
THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to
East Main Street;
THENCE easterly along East Main Street to North Holmes Avenue;
THENCE northerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Madison
Street;
THENCE west along East Madison Street to North Brownell
Avenue;
THENCE north along North Brownell Avenue to Barbour's Cut
Boulevard, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
TRACT II
BEGINNING at the intersection of South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146) and the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or
the north line of Tract II);
THENCE easterly along the south city limit line of Shoreacres
(or the north line of Tract II) to the shoreline of Galveston
Bay;
THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the
south city limit line of La Porte (or the south line of Tract
II);
THENCE westerly along the south city limit line of La Porte
(or the south line of Tract II) to South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146);
THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to
the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or the north line of
Tract II) to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Mary Ann Trainer
Amanda Trainer
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct #6
Polling Place: La Porte City Hall (Council Chambers)
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
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Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of West "A" Street and South
Broadway Street;
THENCE south along South Broadway Street to the south city
limit line of La Porte;
THENCE west along the south city limit line of La Porte to the
west right-of-way line of State Highway 146;
THENCE northeasterly along the west right-of-way line of State
Highway 146 to McCabe Road;
THENCE west along McCabe Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks;
THENCE north along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to
Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the Humble Pipeline
Company right-of-way;
THENCE northeasterly along the Humble Pipeline Company right-
of-way to west Main Street;
THENCE east along West Main Street to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks;.
THENCE south along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to
West "E" Street;
THENCE east along West "E" Street to South 13th Street;
THENCE north along South 13th Street to West "B" Street;
THENCE east along West "B" Street to State Highway 146;
THENCE north along State Highway 146 to West "A" Street;
THENCE east along West "A" Street to South Broadway Street and
the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Jim Zoller
Presiding Judge
Libby Brown Alternate Presiding Judge
Early Voting Place: La Porte City Hall (Council Chambers)
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
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Section 3. Voting at said election, including early voting,
shall be by the use of voting machines, and the ballots of said
election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended.
Section 4. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby created to
process Early Voting results for the election and the runoff
election, if necessary. Peggy xollana is appointed
Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board. At least two (2)
other members of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be appointed
by the Presiding Judge, in the same manner as the precinct election
clerks.
Early Voting by personal appearance shall begin on the 17th
day and shall continue through the 4th day preceding the day of
election.
Early Voting by mail shall begin on the 45th day preceding the
date of the election, or as soon thereafter as ballots are
available, and shall continue until seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. on
election day.
Early Voting shall be conducted by a clerk for Early Voting,
namely, Martha A. Gillett and the place at which the
Early Voting shall be conducted is designated as the. La Porte City
Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, to which address
ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be mailed. Early
Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted on the weekdays of
the early voting period and during the hours that the City
Secretary's main business office is regularly open for business.
Section 5. The Council Conference Room of the La Porte City
Hall is hereby designated as the Central Counting Station to
receive all ballots cast at said election, and Martha A. Gillett is
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hereby appointed the Presiding Manager for said Central Counting
Station. Said Manager shall appoint any clerks necessary to assist
in receiving ballots and other records and in performing the other
duties of said Manager in this regard. The City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the
necessary electronic tabulating equipment, to arrange for the
testing thereof as provided by law and to employ a duly qualified
manager and a duly qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the
duties respectively imposed on them by law with respect to the
processing and tabulation of ballots at the Central Counting
Station.
Section 6. That all election materials including notice of
the election, ballots, instruction cards, affidavits and other
forms which voters may be required to sign and all early voting
materials shall be printed in both English and Spanish, or Spanish
translations thereof shall be made available in the circumstances
permitted and in the manner required by law.
Section 7. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte shall
forthwith issue Notice of said election by causing a substantial
copy of this Ordinance to be published one time in the BAYSHORE
SUN, which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of
general circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days nor
more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said election.
Section 8. Upon a candidate tendering his application on the
form prescribed, the City Secretary shall furnish to such candidate
all information relative to the qualifications for the office being
sought; the method of placing the candidate's name on the ballot;
the amount of the required filing fee; and any other pertinent
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information concerning said election;
Section 9. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson-at-
Large, Position B, must be a resident elector of the City. Each
candidate for the office of District Councilperson must be a
resident elector of the City, and must also be a resident of the
district for which he files.
Section 10. The deadline for a candidate to make application
to have his name appear upon the ballot for such election, is
hereby designated and established as 5:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday,
March 20, 2002. No application shall be accepted for filing prior
to February 18, 2002. The filing fee for each candidate for the
office of Councilperson is hereby established as Fifty Dollars
($50.00). The filing fees shall be used to defray the cost of the
election, and said fees shall be prorated and any surplus shall be
refunded to said candidates. As an alternative to paying a filing
fee, a candidate may obtain a place on the ballot by filing a
petition as provided for in City of La Porte Home Rule Charter,
Article 2.04 c.3.
Section 11. Said election shall be held in accordance with
the provisions of the City Charter of the City of La Porte, and the
general election laws of the State of Texas governing general and
municipal elections, so far as same may be applicable thereto.
Section 12. Immediately after said election, the officers
holding the same shall make and deliver the returns of the results
thereof and the accompanying records for use in the official
canvass to the City Council of the City of La Porte, and the City
Council shall canvass said returns at the earliest practicable
time, and shall, immediately after canvassing the returns, declare
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the results of the election.
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The Mayor shall immediately
thereafter deliver to the candidate for whom the majority of votes
has been polled for each respective office, a certificate of
election. Such elected officials shall assume their duties within
ten (10) days thereafter, Sundays excluded, upon their taking the
oath of office .
Section 13. Each and every provision,. paragraph, sentence and
clause of this Ordinance has been separately considered and passed
by the City Council. of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said
provision would have been separately passed without any other
provision, and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective,
invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or
affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid
portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone.
Section 14. This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately
upon its passage and approval.
Section 15. 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of February, 2002.
CIT OF LA PORTE
By : ~~
Orman L. lone, Mayor
ATTE~~ST~~ :~~,,,,AA
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Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
APPROV ~
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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ORDENANZA NUMERO _2002- -A 5,~~_
UNA ORDENANZA LLAMANDO LA ELECCION REGULAR ANUAL DE LA
CIUDAD DE LA PORTE; LLAMANDO UNA ELECCION DE EMPATE, SI ES
NECESARIO; DESIGNANDO LOS DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y LUGARES
DE VOTACION; PROVEE PARR EL USO DE MQUINAS DE VOTACION;
NOMBRA OFICIALES DE LA ELECCION; PROVEE MEDIOS Y FECHAS
PARA VOTACION TEMPRANA; PROVEE UNA PIZARRA DONDE SE
ANUNCIE LOS RESULTADOS DE LAS VOTACIONES TEMPRANAS;
PROVEE LOS RESULTADOS E INTERPRETACION DE LOS VOTOS DE
DICHA ELECCION; PROVEE NOTIFICACIONES; PROVEE FECHAS
LIMITED Y COSTO DE REGISTRO DE CANDIDATOS; PROVEE UNA
CLAUSULA DE AHORRO; ASEGURA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON LA LEY DE
ASEMBLEA DE LIBRE ACCESO; Y PROVEE LA FECHA EN CUAL TENDRA
EFECTO.
SEA ORDENADO POR EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE:
SECCION 1. Una eleccion se llevara a cabo dentro de los limites incorporados
de la ciudad de La Porte, Tejas, el 4 de Majo del 2002, dicho dia siendo el primer Sabado
de Mayo del 2002, entre las siete de la manana, (7:00 A. M.), y las siete de la noche,
(7:00 P. M.); con el proposito de elegir los siguientes funcionarios de la Ciudad:
Consejero-at-Large - Position B -Por un termino de tres (3) anos
Consejero -Distrito 1, Por un termino de tres (3) anos
Consejero -Distrito 6, Por un termino de tres (3) anos
Una eleccion de empate se llevara acabo el Sabado, 1 de Junio de12002, durante
las mismas horas, si to es necesario.
SECCION 2. Dichas elecciones seran llevadas a cabo en los siguientes lugares
de votaciones de dicha ciudad, y la siguientes personas son nombradas oficiales de dicha
eleccion, es decir;
Distrito Electoral #1
Lugar De Votacion: Lomax Elementary School (Entry Area)
10615 North Avenue "L"
La Porte, Texas 77571
Limites:
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COMENZANDO el le intersection de los rieles del tren Southern Pacific Y
Spencer Highway (la calle West Main);
DESDE alli al oeste, a to largo de Spencer Highway (la calle West Main) a Big
Island Slough;
DESDE alli al norte, a to largo de sobre Big Island Slough al limite norte de la
Subdivicion de Creekmont;
DESDE alli al oeste sobre el limite norte de la Subdivicion de Creekmont hasty
Underwood Road;
DESDE el norte sobre Underwood Road hasty los rieles del tren Southern Pacific;
DESDE alli hacia el sureste a to largo de los rieles del tren Southern Pacific
siguiendo la curvy hacia el sur y continuando en direction al sur a to largo de las
lineas del tren Southern Pacific hasty Spencer Highway (la cane West Main),
hasty el panto del COMIENZO.
Oficiales Electorates:
Mellody Elledge ,Juez que Precide
Jeannie r,,n~forrl _, Juez Suplente
Distrito Electoral #2
Lugar de Votacion: Baker School (Entry Area) Enter off Spencer/Main -
6000 West Main Street (W. Main Street/Spencer Hwy.
At Underwood Road)
La Porte, Texas .77571
Limites:
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COMENZANDO el la intersection de la Linea central de Big Island Slough y
Fairmont Parkway;
DESDE el oeste sobre Fairmont Parkway hacia el limite este de Los 141 acres del
San Jacinto Junior College, siendo este mismo el limite del oeste del que era
College View M.U.D., como to describe el articulo 8280-381, V.A.T.S.
DESDE alli hacia el norte a to largo de la Linea limite oeste, y de la parte norte de
la proyeccion de ello, de dicho (College View M.U.D.) hasta Spencer Highway (la
calle West Main);
DESDE alli al este a to largo de Spencer Highway (la calle West Main), hasta la
Linea centrica de Myrtle Creek Drive;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de Myrtle Creek Drive hasta Cedarmont Drive;
DESDE alli al sur sobre Cedarmont Drive hasta su intersection con la proyeccion
del oeste de la lineas traceras de Los lotes de la cuadra 17 en Fairmont Park West
Section Uno;
DESDE alli hacia el sureste a to largo de Las lineas traceras de la cuadra 17 en
Fairmont Park West Section Uno, pasando por Parkmont Drive y siguiendo Las
lineas traceras de la cuadra 18 de Fairmont Park West Section Dos, hasta Quiet
Hill Road;
DESDE alli al oeste sobre Quiet Hill Road a Willmont Road;
DESDE alli al sur sobre Willmont Road a su intersection con la proyeccion del
oeste de Las lineas traceras de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park West Section Dos;
DESDE alli al este sobre Las lineas traceras de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park
West, Section Dos hacia la Linea central de Roseberry Drive;
DESDE alli al lado norte sobre la lines central de Roseberry Drive hacia la Linea
central de Hillridge Road;
DESDE alli al lado este sobra la Linea de Hillridge Road hacia la Linea central de
Big Island Slough;
DESDE alli al sur sobre la Linea central de Big Island Slough a la intersection de
Fairmont Parkway, hasta el panto del COMIENZO.
Oficiales Electorates:
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Inge Browder ,Juez que Preside
Kelli Lannie ,Juez Suplente
Distrito Electoral #3
Lugar de Votacion: Rizzuto Elementary School (Cafetorium)
3201 Farrington Boulevard
La Porte, Texas 77571
Limites:
COMENZANDO en la interseccion del derecho de paso de la turbia de Exxon y
Fairmont Parkway;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de Fairmont Parkway hasta la Linea central de Big
Island Slough;
DESDE el norte a to largo de la Linea central de Big Island Slough hasta la Linea
central de Hillridge Road;
HACIA el oeste sobre Hillridge Road hasta la Linea central de Roseberry Drive;
HACIA el lado sur a to largo de la Linea central de Roseberry Drive hasta le
interseccion con la proyeccion del este de la Linea tracers de la cuadra 35 en
Fairmont Park West Seccion Dos;
DESDE el oeste a to largo de la Linea tracers de la cuadra 35 en Fairmont Park
Seccion Dos, hasta la Linea central de Willmont Road;
HACIA el lado norte a to largo de la lines central de Willmont Road, hasta la
lines central de Quiet Hill Road;
DESDE el lado este a to largo de la lines central de Quiet Hill Road hasta la
interseccion de la proyeccion del sureste de la Linea tracers de la cuadra 18 en
Fairmont Park West Seccion Dos;
DESDE el noroeste a to largo de la Linea tracers de la cuadra 18 en Fairmont Park
West Seccion Dos, pasando por Parkmont Drive y convirtiendose en la Linea
tracers de la cuadra 17 Fairmont Park West Seccion Uno hast Cedarmont Drive;
DESDE el norte a to largo de Cedarmont Drive hasta Myrtle Creek Drive;
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DESDE el norte a to largo de Myrtel Creek Drive hasta Spencer Highway (la cane
West Main) ;
DESDE el oeste a to largo de Spencer Highway (la cane West Main), hasta
Underwood Road;
DESDE el norte sobre Underwood Road al limite norte de la subdivicion de
Creekmont;
DEL limite este a to largo del limite norte de la subdivicion de Creekmont hasta
Big Island Slough;
DESDE el sur a to largo de Big Island Slough hasta Spencer Highway (la cane
West Main) ;
DESDE el este a to largo de Spencer Highway (la cane West Main) hasta el
derecho de paso de la tuberia de Exxon;
DESDE alti al sur a to largo del derecho de paso de la tuberia de Exxon hasta
Fairmont Parkway, hasta el panto del COMIENZO.
Oficiales Electorates:
Joeena Davy s _, Juez que Precide
Jeannie zemanek ,Juez Suplente
Distrito Electoral #4
Lugar de Votacion: Dewalt Alternative School (Library)
401 North 2°a Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
Limites:
COMENZANDO el la interseccion de la cane North Broadway y los rieles del
tren Southern Pacific;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la cane North Broadway a Barbour's Cut
Boulevard;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de Barbour's Cut Boulevard a la Avenida North
Brownell;
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DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la Avenida North Brownell a la cane East
Madison;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de la cane East Madison a la Avenida North
Holmes;
DESDE alli al sur a to large de la Avenida North Holmes a la calle East Main;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de la cane East Main a la cane South Broadway;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la cane South Broadway a la cane West "A";
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de la cane West "A" a State Highway 146;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de State Highway 146 a la cane West "B";
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de la cane West "B" a la cane South 13;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la cane South 13 a la cane West "E";
DESDE alli al oeste sobre la cane West "E" hasta los rieles del tren Southern
Pacific;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de los rieles del tren Southern Pacific, siguiendo la
curva al este de dicho rieles del tren;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de los rieles del tren Southern Pacific hasta la calle
North Broadway, al punto del COMIENZO.
Oficiales Electorates:
Betty Moore ,Juez que Precide
Francis Jordan ,Juez Suplente
Distrito Electoral #5
Lugar de Votacion: LPISD Technology Support Center (Lobby East Side)
301East Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Limites:
ZONA 1
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COMENZANDO en la interseccion de Barbour's Cut Boulevard y la Avenida
North Brownell;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de Barbour's Cut Boulevard hasta la Avenida
Donaldson;
DESDE alli al sureste a to largo de la Avenida Donaldson hasta la Linea costera de
Galveston Bay;
DESDE alli al sureste a to largo de la Linea costera de Galveston Bay a la Linea
norte del limite de la ciudad de Shoreacres, (o la Linea sur de la Zona 1);
DESDE alli al oeste a to large del limite norte de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o en la
Linea sur de la Zona 1) a la cane South Broadway (que fue, Highway 146);
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de la cane South Broadway (que fue Highway 146)
a la cane East Main;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de la cane East Main a la Avenida North Holmes;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de la Avenida North Holmes hasta la cane East
Madison;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de la cane East Madison hasta la Avenida North
Brownell;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de la Avenida North Brownell hasta Barbour's Cut
Boulevard, hasta el panto de COMIENZO.
ZONA II
COMENZANDO en la interseccion de la cane South Broadway (que fue
Highway 146) y el limite sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o la Linea norte de la
Zona II);
DESDE alli al este a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o la Linea
norte de la Zona II) a la lines costera de Galveston Bay;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la Linea costera de Galveston Bay hasta el limite
sur de la ciudad de La Porte (o la Linea sur de la Zona II);
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte (o la Linea
sur de la Zona II) hasta la cane South Broadway (que fue, Highway 146);
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de la cane South Broadway (que fue, Highway
146) hasta el sur de la ciudad de Shoreacres (o Linea norte de la Zona II) al panto
del COMIENZO.
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Oficiales Electorates:
Mari Ann Trai nPr ,Juez que Precide
Amanda Trainer ,Juez Suptente
Distrito Electoral #6
Lugar de Votacion: La Porte City Hall (Council Chambers)
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Limites:
COMENZANDO con la interseccion de la cane West "A" y la cane South
Broadway;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de la cane South Broadway hasta el limite sur de la
ciudad de La Porte;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo del limite sur de la ciudad de La Porte hasta el
oeste de la Linea del derecho de via de State Highway 146;
DESDE alli al lado noreste a to largo del este de la Linea del derecho de via de
State Highway 146 a McCabe Road;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de McCabe Road hasta Los rieles del tren Southern
Pacific;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de Los rieles del tren Southern Pacific hasta
Fairmont Parkway;
DESDE alli al oeste a to largo de Fairmont Parkway hasta el derecho de via de
Humble Pipeline Company;
DESDE alli al noreste a to largo del derecho de via de Humble Pipeline Company
hasta la cane West Main;
DESDE alli al este a to largo de la cane West Main hasta Los rieles del tren
Southern Pacific;
DESDE alli al sur a to largo de Los rieles del tren Southern Pacific hasta la cane
West "E";
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DESDE alli al este a to largo de la calle West "E" hasta la calle South 13;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de la calle South 13 hasta la calle West "B";
DESDE alli al este a to largo de la calle West "B" hasta State Highway 146;
DESDE alli al norte a to largo de State Highway 146 hasta la calle West "A";
DESDE alli al este a to largo de la calle West "A" a la calle South Broadway
hasta el panto del COMIENZO.
Oficiales Electorales:
Jim Zoller
Libby Brown
Lugares de Votacion Temprana:
Juez que Precide
Juez Suplente
La Porte City Hall
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Seccion 3. La votacion en dicha eleccion, incluyendo la Votacion Temprana,
sera con el use de maquinas de votacion, y la papeleta de votacion de dicha eleccion, sera
conforme a el Codigo Electoral de Tejas, a como ha sido enmendado.
Seccion 4. Una junta de Votacion Temprana es creada pars procesar los
resultados de las elecciones de votacion temprana y si fuera necessario para votaciones
finales. g~~4~~~„,, _ es nombrada como la Juez que
Precide la Votacion Temprana. Por to menos otros miembros de la junta seran
nombrados por el juez que precide, y en la misma manera como asistente de eleccion del
distrito electoral.
Votaciones Tempranas en persona comenzaran el dia 17 y continuaran hasta el
cuarto dia precediendo la eleccion.
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Votaciones Tempranas por correo comenzaran el dia 45 precediendo la fecha de
eleccion y continuaran hasta Las siete de la noche (7:00 P. M.) el dia de la eleccion.
Votaciones Tempranas seran conducidas por la secretaria de Votaciones
Tempranas, Martha A ,i, , Att , y el Lugar en
el cual Las Votaciones Tempranas seran conducidas es designado como La Porte City
Hall, 604 West Fiarmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, a cuya direccion Las aplicaciones para
Las papeletas de votacion y la votacion hecha por correo podran ser enviadas. Votaciones
tempranas hechas en persona seran conducidas en Los Bias designados para votaciones
tempranas durante Las horas que la oficina principal de negocios de le Secretaria de la
Ciudad se encuentra abierta al publico.
Seccion 5. El cuarto de conferencia del consejo de la ciudad de La Porte, esta
aqui designado como la Estacion Central de Computar para recibir todas Las papeletas de
votacion de dicha elecction y Martha A. Gillett es nombrada como la Gerente que precide
dicha Estacion Central De Computacion. Dicha Gerente nombrara cualquier asistente
para ayudar a recibir Las papeletas de votacion y otros documentos, y podra ejecutar otros
trabajos delegados por dicha Gerente concernientes con dicho proyecto. El administrador
de la ciudad esta autorizado a obtener o hacer que se obtenga el equipo electronico de
tabular necesario, de ordenar la prueba de alli en adelante como es proveido por la ley y
de emplear un administrador calificado y a un supervisor de tabulacion calificado para
desempenar respectivamente impuestos por la ley con respecto al proceso y tabulacion de
papeletas de votacion en la Estacion Central de Contabilidad.
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Seccion 6. Que todo el material de eleccion incluyendo aviso de eleccion,
papeletas de votacion, tarjetas de instrucciones, juramentos y otras formas que requieran
que el votante sea requerido a firmar y todo el material para la votacion temprana seran
estampado en Ingles y Espanol, o la traduccion del Espanol sera disponible el las
circumstancias permitidas y en la manera que to requiere la ley.
Seccion 7. La Secretaria de la Ciudad de La Porte emitira enseguida un aviso
de dicha eleccion al hacer que una copia verdadera de esta Ordenanza sea publicada una
vez en el BAYSHORE SUN, el cual se ha encontrado y confirmado ser un Periodico de
circulacion general de dicha Ciudad, no menos de diez (10) dias o mas de treinta (30)
dias antes de la fecha de dicha eleccion.
Seccion 8. Al entregar el candidato su aplicacion en la forma prescrita, la
Secretaria de la ciudad, dara a dicho candidato toda la informacion necessaria para la
calificacion de puesto que se esta buscando; el metodo de colocar el nombre del
candidato en las papeletas de votacion; la cantidad de dinero requerido para registrarse;
y cualquier otra informacion neccesaria que tenga que ver con la eleccion.
Seccion 9. Cada candidato pars el puesto de Alcalde debera de ser un
residente votante de la ciudad. Cada candidato para el puesto de Consejero de Distrito,
tambien debera de ser residente del distrito por el cual se esta registrando.
Seccion 10. La fecha de vencimiento para que el candidato Naga su aplicacion,
pars que su nombre aparezca en las papeletas de votacion, esta aqui designado y
establecido como las 5:00 P.M. (cinco de la tarde), Miercoles, 20 de Marzo del 2002.
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Ninguna aplicacion sera aceptada para registrarse antes del 18 de Febrero del 2002. El
precio del registro para cada candidato pars consejero esta establecido que sera de $50.00,
(cincuenta dolares). Este dinero sera usado para costear los gastos de la eleccion, y dicho
precio sera prorrateado y si hay sobrante .sera regresado a dichos candidatos. Como
alternativa para pagar el registro, el candidato puede obtener un lugar en la papeleta de
votacion al llenar una peticion proveida por la Carta constitucional del gobierno propio de
la Ciudad de La Porte, Articulo 2,04 c.3.
Seccion 11. Dicha eleccion sera llevada a Cabo de acuerdo con las proviciones
de la Carta constitucional de La Porte, y las leyes de las elecciones generales del Estado de
Tejas de gobernando elecciones generales y elecciones municipales, siempre y cuando
esto sea aplicable a ello.
Seccion 12. Inmediatamente despues de dichas elecciones, el official encargado
hara le entrega de los resultados y de los documentos acomplanantes para el use de una
encuesta official del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de La Porte; y el Consejo Municipal
de la Ciudad interpretara dichos resultados to mas pronto posible, a irunediatamente
despues de haberlos interpretado, declararan los resultados de la eleccion. El Alcalde
inmediatamente le entregara al candidato por el cual la mayoria han votado para cada
puesto, un certificado de eleccion, Dicho official elegido asumira sus responsabilidades
en los sigientes diez (10) dias, excluyendo el Domingo, al haber recibido juramento al
asumir el cargo.
Seccion 13. Toda y Cade provicion, parrafo, oracion y clausula de esta
Ordenanza, ha sido considerada separadamente y aprovada por el Consejo Municipal de
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la Ciudad de La Porte, Tejas y cada dicha provision pudo haber sido aprovada
separadamente sin ninguna otra provision, y si alguna provision de aqui en adelante no es
efectiva, invalida inconstitucional, por cualquier motivo, no impedira o afectara el resto
de la provicion, o ninguna otra parte, pero la parte valida sera enforzada Como si hubiese
sido aprovada separadamente.
Section 14. Esta Ordenanza estara en efecto inmediatamente al ser aprovada.
Section 15. El Consejo Municipal encuentra, determina, recita, y declara que
un aviso por escrito con la fecha, hora, Lugar y objeto de esta reunion del Consejo
Municipal fue puesta en un Lugar conveniente pars el publico en la Municipalidad de la
Ciudad con el tiempo requerido por la ley precediendo esta reunion, Como to es requerido
por la Lay de Asemblea de Libre Acceso, Capitulo 551, clave del Gobierno de Tejas, y
que esta asemblea ha sido abierta al publico todo el tiempo que es requerido por la ley
durante el cual esta ordenanza y cualquier otro asunto haya sido discutido, considerado y
formalmente aceptado. El Consejo Municipal ratifica, aprueba, y confirma dichos avisos
por escrito y el contenido de anunciarlo de alli en adelante.
ACEPTADO Y APROVADO este dia 11 de Febrero de12002.
CIUDAD DE LA PORTE
POR v-~"
Norman L. alone, Alcalde
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TESTIFICA:
G~-4~'C ~,~~-,~.,~ ,~
Martha A. Gillett, Secretaria de a Ciudad
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APPROVADO POR:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: February 11, 2002
Requested By: S. Gillett
Department: Public Works
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX
Exhibits: Ordinance
Exhibits: First Amendment to Agreement and Lease
Appropriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte renewed the Agreement and Lease for Fixed Base Operations with D. E. Aviation, Inc. on
January 26, 1998. The Agreement is for two (2) acres and twenty-four (24) tie-downs for a twenty (20) year period,
with two (2) five-year options.
D. E. Aviation has proposed to lease three T-hanger sites and immediately construct two (2) ten-unit T-hangers and
one (1) four-unit hanger on sites 1,2 and 3 as shown on Exhibit "A" of the proposed First Amendment to Agreement
and Lease. Exhibit "C" is the proposed construction schedule for the three (3) T-hangers. Article IX, 1, C. of the
original lease contains provisions for termination of the amendment "If the Lessee shall fail to perform, keep and
observe all the covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement and Lease to be performed, kept and observed
by it".
Additionally, D. E. Aviation proposes to option T-hanger site 4 until December 31, 2004, with a first right of refusal
within 30 days of the City receiving an offer to lease T-hanger site 4. Finally, D. E. Aviation proposes to lease, on a
year-to-year basis, thirty four (34) tie-downs shown on Exhibit "B", with the City reserving the right to lease the
thirty four (34) to a future lessee of the fixed-base operator site identified on Exhibit "B".
The proposed lease rate for the three-(3) T-hanger sites is $1,645.00 per year per site, or $4,935.00 per year. The
lease rate is subject annually to the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, with 2001 as the base year.
Rental of these sites will commence on August 1, 2002 or upon issuance of a certificate of Occupancy by the City,
whichever occurs first. The proposed option is subject to a $500 option fee, with the rental rate per year the same as
the individual rental rate for the first three T-hangers. Finally, the lease rate for the thirty-four (34) tie-downs will
be 30% of gross revenue or $144.00 per year per tie-down, whichever is greater. The cost of living provision will
not apply to the tie-down area.
D. E. Aviation has tendered $500.00 for the lease preparation fee, and $500.00 for the option fee. Rental will be
billed monthly, and will begin as outlined in the Agreement.
Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to Agreement and Lease between the City of La Porte and D. E. Aviation, Inc.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 2002- q?-e2,~.Os'1~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT OF LEASE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS AT THE CITY OF LA
PORTS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTS, LESSOR, AND
D.E. AVIATION, INC., LESSEE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2002 MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT] FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such
document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures .and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time 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.
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ORDINANCE N0. 2002-
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of February, 2001.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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By : ~-
No man L. Malon
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
'AGREEMENT AND LEASE
FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS
AT CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND LEASE, which was made
and entered into effective the 1st day of January, 1997, by and
between the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred
to as "Lessor", and D.E. Aviation, Inc., a Texas business
corporation, acting herein by and through its duly authorized
officers, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee."
W I T N E S S E T H• ,, ...
WHEREAS, the parties have heretofore entered .into an Agreement
and Lease for Fixed Base Operation at the City of La Porte
Municipal Airport, dated January 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into a First
Amendment to said Agreement and Lease, effective February 1, 2002,
for the use of additional premises and facilities at the Airport
all as more fully hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that the Lease Agreement between
the parties dated January 1, 1997, shall remain in full force and
effect, except, and to the extent, amended hereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, the Lessor and the
Lessee do hereby mutually undertake, promise and agree,. each for
itself and its successors and assigns, as follows:
ARTICLE I - TERM OF AGREEMENT AND LEASED PREMISES
The term of this First Amendment to Agreement and Lease shall
be for the period commencing February 1, 2002, and terminating on
the following dates, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter
provided:
(a) as to the three T-Hangar sites shown on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein and
made a part hereof for all purposes, the term of this
Agreement shall be for the period commencing February 1,
2002, and terminating January 31, 2022, unless sooner
terminated as provided in the Lease Agreement dated the
1st day of January, 1997. The Lessee reserves the option
to renew this lease as to the property described in this
subparagraph (a), for two consecutive five year terms
provided written notice is provided the Lessor within 30
days of lease termination, or termination of the first
option term, as the case may be; and
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(b) as to the 34 tie downs shown on Exhibit "B" attached
hereto, incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes, the term of this Agreement shall
be for a one year period commencing February 1, 2002, and
terminating January 31, 2003, unless sooner terminated as
provided in the Lease Agreement dated the 1st day of
January, 1997. Said lease term shall continue thereafter
on a year to year renewal basis, without further action
of the parties, unless cancelled by the Lessee by 30 days
written notice prior to the expiration of the primary or
any renewal term. Lessor reserves the right to cancel
this Amended Lease, as to the property described in this
subparagraph (b), in the event another party leases from
Lessor, the fixed base operator site adjacent to the
premises described in this subparagraph (b), and as more
fully shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto, incorporated
by reference herein and made a part hereof for all
purposes. Lessor shall give Lessee 120 days notice of
such cancellation.
(c) Lessor grants Lessee in consideration of the payment of
a $500.00 lease option fee, a first option, which shall
be effective through December 31, 2004, to lease the T-
Hangar Site 4, as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto,
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof
for all purposes, upon the rental provided for T-Hangar
sites in Article III, hereof, and for the term expiring
as provided in Article I(a), hereof; provided, however,
in the event that Lessor receives a bona fide offer from
another party, for the lease of said T-Hangar Site 4,
Lessee shall have 30 days from written notice by Lessor
. to Lessee, to exercise Lessee's option. If Lessee fails
within said 30 day time period, to exercise said option
agreement on T-Hangar Site 4, and enter into an amended
lease with Lessor for T-Hangar Site 4, said option herein
granted to Lessee shall be null and void, and Lessor may
lease T-Hangar Site 4 to another party, without further
rights or claims by Lessee.
The term of the original Agreement and Lease, dated January 1,
1997, shall continue to be for the period commencing on January 1,
1997, and terminating December 31, 2017, unless sooner terminated
as therein provided. Lessee reserves the option to renew the
original Lease for two consecutive five year terms provided written
notice is provided the Lessor within 30 days of the lease
termination, or the termination of the first option term, as the
case may be.
The construction schedule for the three T-Hangar sites shown
on Exhibit "A", is attached hereto as "Construction Schedule
(Exhibit "C")", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
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ARTICLE III - RENTALS AND CHARGES
Article III shall be amended by adding the following
subparagraphs:
l.a For the Leased Premises, as described in Article II,
subparagraph (a), of the three T-Hangar sites as shown on
Exhibit "A", and subparagraph (c), the option T-Hangar
Site 4, rental shall be paid annually in advance in an
amount of $1,645.00 per year, per T-Hangar site, or
$4,935.00 per year for the three T-Hangar sites, based on
January 1, 2 0 02 , rental rate of $ 0.14 per square foot per
year. Rental for subsequent years under this paragraph
shall be subject to increase in accordance with any
increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers, with 2001 as a base year. Rental for the T-
Hangar area shall commence on the earliest to occur of
August 1, 2002, or the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy by the City of La Porte.
i.b For the Leased Premises, as described in. Article II,
subparagraph (b), being the 34 tie down areas described
on Exhibit "B" to this Amended Lease Agreement, the
following rental:
A. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as additional rent, a
sum equal to thirty. percent (30%) of the gross
revenues obtained from rental of tie-down spaces;
provided, however, Lessee shall guarantee Lessor a
yearly rental of not less that $144.00, multiplied
by the 34 tie-downs leased;
B. Rental for the 34 tie-downs shall be paid monthly,
in a sum equal to 1/12th of the annual rental due,
in advance, on the 1st day of each and every month.
Cost of living indexing shall not apply to the rental and
charges for the tie-down areas.
Except and to the extent as amended hereby, the Agreement and
Lease for fixed base. operation at City of La Porte Municipal
Airport, between the City of La Porte, as Lessor, and D.E.
Aviation, Inc., as Lessee, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to
be signed by their duly authorized representatives.
Lessor:
CI OF LA PORTE
BY: ~-
orma e, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
ATTEST:
Secretary
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Lessee:
D. IATI
By:
Deborah Rih
President
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EXHIBIT "C"
Lessee's Construction Schedule
Lessee covenants and agrees with Lessor to keep and maintain the following staged
construction milestones in the planning and construction of three (3) T-Hangers shown on
Exhibit "A".
1: Site Plan submitted by February 15, 2002
2. Construction begins by 4-1-02
3. Construction completed by 8-1-02