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Home My WebLink About2002-07-08 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting• • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL DULY 8, 2002 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilmembers Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Peter Griffiths, Barry Beasley, James Warren, Charlie Young, Mike Mosteit, Bruce Meismer, and Norman Malone Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Assistant City Attorney Clarke Askins, Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond, Crime Prevention Officer Timothy Bird, Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler, City Manager's Administrative Assistant Crystal Scott, Assistant Director of Finance Michael Dolby, Police Chief Richard Reff, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director of Purchasing Susan Kelley, Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs Others Present: Scott Summers, Doug Ashley, Bill Tanner, Charcy Wheeler, Charles Underwood, Colleen Hicks, Spero Pomonis, Rudy Garcia, Penny Garcia, Nazar Momin, Sue Gail Mock Kooken, Dave Turnquist and a number of other citizens. Mayor Norman Malone delivered the invocation. Mayor Norman Malone led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council considered approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting on June 24, 2002. Motion was made by Councilmember Ebow to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting on June 24, 2002. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Warren, Young, Mosteit, Meismer, Ebow, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: Griffiths PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Scott Summers of 1102 Harrison, Arlington, Texas, (in place of Daryl Walker) advised Council of concerns regarding the Golf Cart Bid. Rudy and Penny Garcia of 3110 Oaken Lane, La Porte, Texas, voiced their concerns regarding disruptive noises, drainage issues which causes mosquito problems, and the poorly maintained bicycle race parks at Fairmont Park Baptist Church of 10401 Belfast, La Porte, Texas. 0 • City Council Minutes 7-8-02 — Page 2 Doug Ashley, of 12435 Boheme Drive, Houston, Texas (Sales Representative of EZ-GO TEXTRON) addressed Council about the Golf Cart Bid. 6. Council considered adopting a resolution extending the moratorium on mid to high - density residential development for an additional 60 days. Assistant City Manager John Joerns presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney Knox Askins read: RESOLUTION 2002-30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE 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, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 11, 2002; PROVIDING THAT SUCH EXTENSION SHALL EXPIRE AFTER SIXTY (60) 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 Young to approve this resolution as presented by Mr. Joerns. Second by Councilperson Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Griffiths, Ebow, Mosteit, Meismer, Engelken, Warren, Malone, Beasley, and Young Nays: None Abstain: None 7. Council considered approving a resolution to ratify the challenge filed on Harris County Appraisal District account number 006-117-000-0014. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney Knox Askins read: RESOLUTION-2002-31 - HCAD 006-117-000-0014 — HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT HAS GRANTED A RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1718 ROSCOE STREET, LA PORTE, TEXAS. THIS AREA IS ZONED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE AS 4-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. A CHALLENGE WAS FILED WITH HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT ON MAY 31, 2002 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO CHALLENGE THEM GRANTING A RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION ON PROPERTY THAT DOES NOT MEET ZONING REQUIREMENTS. THIS CHALLENGE WAS REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE' S AUDIT COMMITTEE ON JUNE 12, 2002. WE ARE NOW ASKING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RATIFY THIS CHALLENGE BY APPROVING RESOLUTION 2002-31. Motion was made by Councilperson Beasley to approve this resolution as presented by Ms Alexander. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. • City Council Minutes 7-8-02 — Page 3 Ayes: Griffiths, Ebow, Mosteit, Meismer, Engelken, Warren, Malone, Beasley, and Young Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Consent Agenda Council considered a consent agenda as follows: Consider approval to award bid #0861 for 75 Electric Golf Cars to E-Z GO Textron for the amount of $211,050.00, less $93,750.00 trade in for a total of $117,300.00. Funds are available in the Motor Pool for this purchase. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilperson Meismer to table. There was no second. A second motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve the bid as presented by Mr. Osmond. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Griffiths, Engelken, Ebow, Warren, Young and Malone Nays: Meismer Abstain: None Consider approval to award bid for annual contract to supply liquid chlorine in the amount of $33,496.00. Director of Public Works Steve Gillett presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. A motion was made by Councilperson Ebow to approve the bid as presented by Mr. Gillett. Second by Councilperson Young. The motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Meismer, Griffiths, Engelken, Ebow, Warren, Young and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 9. Workshop was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:45 p.m. Director of Public Works Steve Gillett presented the Landfill Feasibility Study. Staff recommended tabling. 10. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 7:18 p.m. 11. Administrative Reports Assistant City Manager John Joerns informed Council the Chamber of Commerce luncheon scheduled on July 17, 2002 has been cancelled. 12. Council Comments Councilmembers Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley, Warren, Young, and Meismer brought items to Council's attention. 0 City Council Minutes 7-8-02 — Page 4 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEES DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) Council retired into Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. Council reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:55 p.m. 14. There was no action taken during Executive Session. 15. Adjournment There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting were duly adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I A _a IMaha Gillett City Secretary Passed and approved on this the 15th day of July 2002. /l C� No an Malone, Mayor • 0 REQ1WT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG4VDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: July 8, 2002 Requested By: Doug Kneuplwt Department: Planning g Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Exhibits: Resolution Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On February 11, 2002, City Council passed Resolution #2002-20 placing a 180-day moratorium on new construction of mid to high density residential development for the purpose of reviewing current regulations and possibly adopting new regulations. That moratorium will expire on July 11, 2002. At present, the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded Zoning Ordinance recommendations to Council which have been reviewed by Council during the June 10 and 24, 2002 meetings. However, preparation of the formal Ordinance changes incorporating Council modifications will not be finalized prior to the July 8t' Council meeting. Therefore, staff is recommending extending the moratorium for an additional 60 days. This would establish a new moratorium expiration date of September 6, 2002 and provide sufficient time for staff and the City Attorney to review the formal document and for Council to conduct the required Public Hearing. Action Required by Council: 1. Consider adopting a Resolution extending the moratorium on mid to high density residential development for an additional 60 days. Approved for City Council Agenda i rAll -" '% %�'i •�,/ 00 Date • RESOLUTION NO.2002 --,30_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE 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, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 11, 2002; PROVIDING THAT SUCH EXTENSION SHALL EXPIRE AFTER SIXTY (60) 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 continues to be 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, which said concerns have been the effort of a significant and intensive effort to develop new regulations for mid and high density residential developments within the City of La Porte; 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 extend the period of time in which to complete a review of Mid and High Density Residential development regulations, since efforts to revise the zoning ordinance regulations regarding mid and high density residential development have been conducted in an orderly and timely fashion, yet have not been completed within the time period set for the original moratorium to expire, i.e. July 11, 2002; 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: • 0 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. 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 extend the moratorium heretofore placed on February 11, 2002, 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 an additional period of sixty (60) days from the date hereof, and such moratorium is hereby imposed and extended. 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 an extension of the 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 sixty (60) days from the date of passage of this Resolution. SECTION 4. That during the moratorium period, and the moratorium extension 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 extension of the moratorium shall remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) 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 and/or this extension of the 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. 6 • 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 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. This extension to 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 September 6, 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 .12002. APPROVED: Malone, �Fayor ATTEST: MartherGilleft, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney 0 0 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: July 1 2002 Appropriation Requested By: iia Alarandlnr Source of Funds: N/A Department: Finance Report: Resolution: XX Ordinance: Exhibits: Challenge Filed with HCAD Exhibits: City of La Porte Zoning Map Exhibits: HCAD Map Facet #6253D-4 Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Harris County Appraisal District has granted a Religious Exemption on property located at 1718 Roscoe Street, La Porte, Texas. This area is zoned by the City of La Porte as R-1 Low Density Residential. A challenge was filed with Harris County Appraisal District on May 31, 2002 on behalf of the City of La Porte to challenge them granting a religious exemption on property that does not meet zoning requirements. This challenge was reviewed and recommended by the City of La Porte's Audit Committee on June 12, 2002. We are now asking that the City Council ratify this challenge by approving Resolution 2002- . ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Approve the resolution to ratify the challenge filed on Harris County Appraisal District account number 006-117-000-0014. FUND N/A ACCT NUM: FUNDS AVAILABLE: Ic DATE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § RESOLUTION NO. 2002-q i AUTHORIZATION TO FILE CHALLENGE TO APPRAISAL DISTRICT DETERMINATION WHEREAS, property tax values form a chief source of funding for the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte believes that it is unquestionably in the best interests of unding at the lowest possible tax rates; and its constituents to secure maximum f WHEREAS, it shall be the stated policy of the City of La Porte to review all determinations which erode the City's tax base; and WHEREAS, it is noted that the City of La Porte is within Harris County, and certain property tax valuations and other determinations as defined in the Texas Property Tax Code are solely performed by the Harris County Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, the terms of the Texas Property Tax Code permit the filing of a challenge by an affected taxing authority should it be dissatisfied with a determination of the Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, certain challenges to Appraisal District determinations must be timely filed within a very short time following notification of the taxing unit; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by City of La Porte that the challenge filed by Robert T. Herrera of the City of La Porte prior to the adoption of this resolution on Harris County Appraisal District account number 006-117-000-0014 is hereby ratified by the City Council of the City of LaPorte. Passed and approved this the 8tn Day of July 2002. N roman Mayor of the City of La Porte Attested: a, M ha Gillett, City Secretary Review Board of Harris County, Texas to Challenge the Appraisal Records for Tax Year 2000, 2001 and 2002 Step 1: Name and Address of Taxing Unit Name of Taxing Unit: City of La Porte HCAD Jurisdiction Code: 071 Taxing Unit Address:(number and street) 604 West Fairmont Parkway City, State, ZIP Code: LaPorte, Texas 77572 Name of Presiding officer by the Governing Body. Robert Herrera This challenge was authorized by the governing body, see attached resolution. X Authorization for this challenge will be obtained before the hearing. Step 2: Purpose for Challenge Taxing unit challenges the following with respect to the property, category of property or territory Described below: The level of appraisal for the territory or category of property The exclusion of the property from the appraisal records X Grant of exemption of the property Determination that the property qualifies for productivity appraisal Omission of the property from this unit's appraisal roll Step 3: Describe the Property Lots 14 through 17 and Tracts 13 and 18,'Block 27, Bay Front to La Porte Account #: 006-117-000-0014 Step 4: Explanation for Challenge We challenge the chief appraiser's recommendation that the property be granted a religious exemption. The property owner has filed conflicting applications for exemption with the appraisal district in 2000 and 2002. The property is a bay front single family residential property located in one of the more affluent single family subdivisions in the City of La Porte. The property does not appear to be used for religious or charitable purposes. See attached narrative. Step 5: Sign and Date Printed Name: Robert Herrera Title: City Manager Sign Here: h-c� Date: May 30, 2002 [A—copyof the appraisal review board's challenge procedures s attached to this form. RECEIVED MAY 3 1 2002 HARRIS Cn ecooA,, _.. 9 s The Applications for Exemption are Conflicting The property owner has filed two conflicting applications for exemption of the property with the Harris County Appraisal District. The first application was filed on June 30, 2000 and stated that 80% of the land is used of the residence. The first application for exemption was denied because of use by the appraisal district. On January 30, 2002 a second application was filed with the appraisal district. In the second application stated that approximately 10% of the land is used of the residence. The applications filed in 2000 and 2002 are in direct conflict with each other on the issue of the use of the property, and as such bring into question the actual use of the property. The Property is Zoned "Rl" for Single Family Residence The property is bay front property located in one of the most affluent subdivisions in the City of LaPorte. The property is a single-family residency with an appraised value of $189,330.00. The property is zoned "Rl" which only allows the property to be used for the purpose of residential single family occupancy. Therefore, it appears that the property is not being used for the purposes that would qualify it for a religious or charitable exemption. RECEIVED MAY 3 1 2002 HARRIS CO APPRAISAL DIST. JURISDICTION SUPPORT DIVISION INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISMCT BOUNDARIES BARBOUR'S CUT BLVD. 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O zs 9 �h�y by 2526 , zs z zs <�s ti . 23 2/2QSzszs 3938 zs z zs Z'Qq`ti' � ryh `l8 j , ro" h'37 s sz ryd`37 �og �`�ry 3635 so ' h'14. zs y 0ha32, zs ,�415��02 ryyti.: syp� 31 ti s 4 h "zsp9 m 12 nQsob I g by IG 6253B8 Harris County Appraisal District Scale 1" =,200' PUBLICATION DATE: May 03, 2002 N W E S FACET 6253B M©©�.' Nunn nmm®. 0 49 b� CONSENT AGENDA 0 • REQAST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 07-08-02 Requested By: Alex nsmond Department: Admin *strat;on Report: x Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Exhibits: Bidder's List Exhibits: Relevant Correspondence Appropriation Source of Funds: Motor Pool Account Number: 009-6048-551-8050 Amount Budgeted: $148,045.00 Amount Requested: 117,300.00 Budgeted Item: ( YES ) NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On June 4, 2002, sealed bid #0857 was rejected by Council. This bid was for electric golf cars with a thirty-six month warranty. Club Car Inc. was the low bid meeting specifications for the amount of $118,425.00. On June 24, 2002, sealed bids #0861 for electric golf cars with a forty-eight (48) month warranty were opened. Bid requests were mailed to three (3) venders with two (2) returning bids. The two (2) bids are from E-Z GO Textron and Club Car, Inc. The low bid meeting specifications is E-Z GO Textron for an amount $117,300.00 (after trade-in allowance). Although E-Z-Go Textron's bid on the proposed alternate of the 2002 model is lower than for the 2003 models, this alternate is for used golf cars that have been in service for a minimum of six (6) months. Due to results of the re -bid, City staff received a letter from Club Car, Inc. protesting the recommended award of Bid #0861 — Electric Golf Cars Re -Bid to E-Z-Go Textron. City Attorney, Knox Askins, has reviewed the bid specifications and supporting documents, in addition to the protest letter. He confirms this bid satisfies legal requirements as submitted. The attached memorandum from Assistant City Manager John Joerns indicates that award of this bid is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the City. Action Required by Council: Staff recommends awarding bid #0861 for 75 Electric Golf Cars to E-Z GO Textron for the amount of $211,050.00, less $93,750.00 trade in for a total of $117,300.00. Funds are available in the Motor Pool for this purchase. Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. ra, City ager f Date CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE_ MEMORANDUM To: Alex Osmond, Golf Pro From: Ginger Shaw, Purchasing Tech. II Subj: Sealed Bid #0861 — Electric Golf Cars - Rebid Advertised, sealed bids #0861 — Electric Golf Cars were opened and read on June 24, 2002. Bid requests were mailed to three (3) vendors with two (2) returning bids. Copies of the bids are attached for your review. 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 • BID TABULATION - ELECTRIC GOLF CARS - REBID BID #0861 DESCRIPTION QTY E-Z GO CLUB UAK, INC. 1) 2003 ELECTRIC GOLF CARS 75 $2,814.00 $3,059.00 TOTAL $211,050.00 $229,425.00 ALTERNATE * Represents Used Cars 2002 ELECTRIC GOLF CARS 75 $2,350.00 $3,059.00 SUBTOTAL $176,250.00 $229,425.00 OPTION 2003 CARS WITH 36 MONTH WARRANTY 75 $2,814.00 $3,059.00 SUBTOTAL $211,050.00 $229,425.00 2002 CARS WITH 36 MONTH WARRANTY 75 * $2,350.00 $3,059.00 * Represents Used Cars SUBTOTAL $176,250.00 $229,425.00 LESS TRADE-IN OF 1999 E-Z GO GOLF CARS 75 ($1,250.00) ($1,325.25) TOTAL ($93,750.00) ($99,393.75) GRAND TOTAL $117,300.00 $130,031.25 Information reflects pricing only and other factors may be considered during the evaluation. • • -1ITD721G&'sg6'19 SEALED BID #0861 - ELECTRIC GOLF CARS - REBID CLUB CAR 20 DOVER DRIVE CONROE, TX 77304 EZ GO TEXTRON 8515 EAST N BELT HUMBLE, TX 77396 FORT BEND BATTERY & SUPPLY INC. 2112 FIRST ST ROSENBERG, TX 77471 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: P.O. BOX 996 JUNE 9, 2002 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 JUNE16, 2002 JUL. 3.2002 5;35PM CLUB • NO. 421 P. 2 July 3, 2002 City of La Porte 604 West Fairmont Parkway LaPorte, TX 77571 Dear City of La Porte: Golf, Transportation and Utility Vahlcles Club Car, Inc. 1101 Harrison Avenue Arlington, Texas 76011 Metro (817) 261-4468 (800) 952-7304 Fax (817) 276-9778 This letter is a notification that Club Car Inc. is protesting Bid #0861 the Bay Forest Golf Course Golf Car Bid. Our protest is that EZGO doesn't meet bid specifications, Their factory warranty is three years and they in a side letter extended it to four years. It is clearly stated in their factory warranty that no representative of their company can imply or change any part of the stated factory warranty. The Club Car Inc. is the only legally binding four-year warranty, Club Car Inc. request to speak at the City Council meeting on July 8, 2002. Sincerely, Daryl Walker Club Car Inc, 20 Dover Conroe, TX 77304 CLUB CAI INGERSOLL4MD • 0 KNOX W. ASKINS JOHN D. ARMSTRONG CHARLES R. HUBER. JR. BOARD CERTIFIED - CIVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION CLARK T. ASKINS July 1, 2002 N,d� Susan Kelley ✓Purchasing Manager City of La Porte ASKINS & ARMSTRONG, P. C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX 1218 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77S72-1218 Ms. Carol Buttler Director of Administrative Services City of La Porte Mr. Alex Osmond Golf Course Manager City of La Porte Dear Folks: TELEPHONE 281 471-1886 TELECOPIER 281 471-2047 At your request, I have reviewed the bid specifications, and the two bids received, for electric golf cars re -bid. In my opinion, E-Z-GO Company, the low bidder, has met all of the requirements of the bid specifications. Inasmuch as the bid required an extension of the manufacturer's warranty from 36 to 48 months, the City has taken the precaution of obtaining a letter from an executive of Textron Corporation, authorizing and approving this extension. I see no legal impediments to the award of the bid to the low bidder, E-Z-GO Company. Yours -very tr , fr / ,o ox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA:sw TUL-01-2002 10:18 0 P.02/02 • k i M i v,*j1L,, 1 amr, TURF & 8PECIALTY PRODUCTS L. T. Walden, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products To City of LaPorte, Texas Ms. Susan Kelly (f) (281) 471-0578 Director of Sales Western Region From L. T. Walden, Jr. _ Date June 27, 2002 Re EXCEPTIONS letter for bid #0861 Electric Golf Cars Re -bid To Whom It May Concern: P.O. Box 388 Augusta, GA 30903-0388 (706) 796-4524 Fax (706) 792-5878 It is E-Z-GO Textron's intention and commitment by this letter alone and in support of the bid materials submitted for said bid to provide The City with a forty-eight (48) month limited warranty consistent with the enclosed warranty in said bid with the purchase of a fleet of new 2003 TXT electric golf cars for Bay Forest Golf Course with approved E-Z- GO maintenance (please see the 2002 fleet warranty card presented in the bid package #0861). L. T. Walden, Jr. Chairman Emeritus E-Z-GO Textron SYSTEMS m 'IF $ o E3 Bob -Cat • Brouwer - Bunton • Cushman • E-Z-GO • Jacobsen • Ransomes • Ryon • Steiner TOTAL P.02 aGo r�srnon J.R. "Dick" Rumbley Director Western Sales To City of LaPorte, Texas Ms. Saran Kelly (f) (281) 471-0578 Director of Sales Western Region From Dick Rumbley Date June 27, 2002 Re EXCEPTTONS letter for bid #0861 Electric Golf Cars Re -bid To Whom It May Concern: 8515 East North Bolt Humble, Texas 77396 281/441-1101 Fax 281 /441-11 14 It is E-Z-GO Textron's intention and conunitxnent by this letter alone and in support of the bid materials submitted for said bid to provide The City with a forty-eight (48) month limited warranty consistent with the enclosed warranty in said bid with the purchase of a fleet oCnew 2003 TXT electric golf cars for Bay Forest Golf. Course with approved E-Z- GO maintenance (please see the 2002 fleet warranty card presented in the bid package #0861). Dick Rumbley Director of Sales E-Z-GO Textron Region World's finest Utility Vehiclesfor Sports and Industry l d HtE8 Zl£9'ON/8£:9l'12/8£:9l ZOOZ ZZ N0rQHl) N081X3I 05 7-1 W0dJ CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM July 5, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Joerns, Assi t ity Manager SUBJECT: Bid #0861 - Protest er from Club Car, Inc. Late Wednesday, July 3, 2002, the City received a faxed letter from Club Car, Inc., formally protesting the recommended award of Bid 40861— Electric Golf Cars Re -Bid to E-Z-Go Textron. City staff has consulted with the City Attorney, whose opinion is that E-Z-Go Textron's bid does meet requirements of the bid specifications. According to the City's current Purchasing Policy, "... in the event of a timely protest .. ," the City Manager has the authority to determine if " ... award of a contract without delay is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the City." Due to pending repair costs, I have determined that the public would be served better by expending funds for new golf cars now, rather than waiting until October 2002 for the scheduled purchase. Please be advised that I have reviewed the submitted bid information, as well as the City Attorney's opinion, and believe it is necessary to award this bid as presented by staff to protect the substantial interests of the City. JJ:cjb Attachment C Robert T. Herrera Alex Osmond Knox Askins Line], 0 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Jul 8 2002 Requested By: S. Gillett Department: Public Works Report: XX Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Bid Tabulation and Bidder's List Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Utility Fund 002-7084-533-2007 Account Number: 002-7087-532-2007 Amount Budgeted: S45,689.00 Amount Requested: $33,496.00 Budgeted Item: YES SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed bids were opened on July 1, 2002 for the annual contract to supply Liquid Chlorine. Bids were sent to four (4) suppliers, with three (3)-returning bids. This contract is used by the Water Production and Wastewater Treatment Divisions for the disinfection of water. Low bid was submitted by Kerrville Scientific & Chemical, Inc. for an estimated annual cost of $33,496.00.This represents an increase of 26.4% over the last bid in June 1999, or approximately 8.8% per year. The vendors indicated that the price was recently increased, and could decrease in six months, depending on raw material price market conditions. Staff investigated the possibility of buying on the spot market for six months and rebidding at that time. However, the spot market price, added to an estimated 10% price reduction in six months, exceeded the bid price by $6,400 annually. It is recommended that the City approve the contract bid price and reexamine the market in one year. Funds are available in the Water Production and Wastewater Treatment Divisions for this contract. Action Required by Council: Award bid for annual contract to supply liquid chlorine in the amount of $33,496.00. Approved for City Council Agenda f R rt T. �Her ra City Manager Date • • BID TABULATION- LIQUID CHLORINE- REBID #0862 DESCRIPTION QTY SCIENTIFIC & CHEM DXI INDUSTRIES ACETYLENE OXYGEN CO 1) Chlorine - One Ton Cylinders 70 $430.00 $519.00 $650.00 Cylinder Deposit (per cyl.)per mo. $25.00 INCL. INCL. Hazmat Fee per inv. $4.00 INCL. INCL. Del. per inv. $10.00 INCL. INCL. SUB -TOTAL $469.00 INCL. INCL. TOTAL $32,830.00 $36,330.00 $45,500.00 2) Chlorine - 150 lb. Cylinders 6 $90.50 $88.00 $90.00 Cylinder Deposit (per cyl.)per mo. $6.50 INCL. INCL. Hazmat Fee per inv. $4.00 INCL. INCL. Del. per inv. $10.00 INCL. INCL. SUB -TOTAL $111.00 INCL. INCL. TOTAL $666.00 $528.00 $540.00 GRAND TOTAL $33,496.00 $36,858.001 $46,040.00 Information reflects pricing only and other factors may be considered during the evaluation process • U BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0862 - LIQUID CHLORINE - REBID ALLIANCE CHEMICAL INC. AOC - ACETYLENE OXYGEN CO 204 SOUTH EDMOND 3920 AVENUE H TAYLOR, TX 76574 ROSENBERG, TX 77471 DXI INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. BOX 24600 HOUSTON, TX 77229-4600 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 KERRVILLE SCIENTIFIC & CHEM INC 819 WATER ST. STE, 380 KERRVILLE, TX 78028 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: MAY 19, 2002 MAY 26, 2002 0 0 CITY OF LA PORTE LANDFILL FEASIBILITY INTRODUCTION The City of La Porte currently owns a permitted landfill site adjacent to Bay Area Boulevard in the Bayport Industrial District. The site, permitted in 1988, has never been opened. The Permit was obtained through the recommendation of a Solid Waste Disposal Plan, dated March 1983, which recommended the permitting and acquisition of a sanitary landfill to replace landfills scheduled for closure, owned by Harris County and a privately -owned landfill in Baytown. In 1993, TNRCC and EPA requirements (Subtitle D) mandated that the City modify its permit to comply with the new regulations. Because the City did not intend to open the site until current private landfill capacity became unavailable or cost prohibitive, the City requested clarification of its need to modify the permit. The TNRCC responded that the City did not need to modify the permit to comply with Subtitle D requirements until it intended to open the facility (letter attached). The City of La Porte has relied on this response in its dealing with the landfill permit. Subsequent to this, the TNRCC established the Municipal Solid Waste Permit and Registration Modification Rules (MOD Rules) which will require permitted but unopened sites to update their permit to Subtitle D, through a modification, by May 19, 2003. Update of permits after this date would require a major amendment. A modification is an administrative update, and is approved by TNRCC staff. A major amendment is similar to the original permit process, complete with public hearings, the possibility of a contested hearing, and requires approval by the Commission. The FY 2001-02 CIP Budget includes $100,000 for this effort. In an effort to avoid unnecessary expenditure of funds, the City met with its attorney and TNRCC Chairman Huston and Commissioner Marquez to present the City's position that it was exempt from this Rule, based on the prior letter received from the TNRCC (letter attached). The Commissioners were sympathetic to the City's position, but were concerned that they could not dictate policy to future commissioners. It was apparent that the Commission would not exempt La Porte from the new MOD rules, and that the City must move forward with obtaining a modification of it's landfill permit prior to the deadline to avoid the major amendment process. On January 22, 2002, City staff met with HDR, the Engineer, to discuss a proposed scope of work to modify the Permit. After extensive discussion, it was apparent that the cost to open and operate the landfill under the new subtitle D rules and regulations adopted subsequent to Subtitle D would greatly increase costs, and reduce capacity. Rather than move forward with developing a contract to modify the Permit, the decision was made to update start-up and O&M costs to operate the landfill under current regulations, and develop a cost comparison to determine if a City -owned and operated landfill was still a viable disposal option. ASSUMPTIONS In order to fairly compare disposal options, several assumptions are required. They are listed below in no particular order. • At some point in the future (10-20 years) capacity at currently used private landfills will disappear, and the City will be faced with opening its own landfill or transporting to a remote, private landfill. • All costs are calculated per cubic yard of waste. • Waste disposal rate of 2,300 cubic yards per month. Note that this rate is a large reduction from the original projection due to the elimination of Seabrook's and LP's commercial waste stream. • 20 year financing for all alternatives. • Collection costs not included and are assumed to be equal for all alternatives. • Two alternatives selected (1) operation of city -owned landfill, and (2) operation of transfer station to dispose at remote site. • Transfer distance to remote site 100 miles round trip. • Construction of transfer station on city -owned property (PW). • Increased costs for future regulations not included — assume that costs for City -owned and private landfill will rise at least equally. A more likely scenario is that costs for the city -owned site will rise faster than privately owned sites due to economies of scale. • Tipping fees at private landfill assumed to be the same as current rates. Any inflation in this rate will also be applicable to a city -owned site. DISCUSSION Attached to this report are two (2) sub -reports. One is the study prepared by HDR calculating probable costs to construct and operate a city -owned landfill. The other is a brief staff cost estimate to construct, equip and operate a transfer station, with associated labor, equipment, supplies and maintenance. Each sub -report will be discussed below. The report prepared by HDR is a result of their experience permitting and consulting for municipal and private landfills throughout the nation. The report assumes start-up construction, equipment and labor costs associated with construction and operation of the site. The basis of the report is that with changes in regulations and reductions in estimated waste streams, the cost to dispose of waste at a La Porte -operated landfill, in 2002 dollars, range from $27.86 to $29.48 per cubic yard. Note that current disposal rates under the City's contract with a private landfill are $5.80 per cubic yard. The alternative to operating a city -owned landfill when capacity at the currently contracted site is gone (estimated at 20-30 years) is to find another landfill and transport. Depending on the distance, a transfer station may need to be constructed and operated. A transfer facility is basically a staging area or building to store collected waste until a larger, transfer trailer/truck is filled. Instead of the collection truck being driven, with a three-man crew, to the landfill, several collection trucks can be accommodated by one transfer vehicle. This alternative will require the construction of a transfer station building to house the tipping floor, loading area and any compaction equipment out of the weather. Purchase of transfer trailer and truck and other minor equipment will be required for operation of the system. Finally, the addition of two (2) employees will be required to operate the system. The cost to operate the transfer system and pay disposal costs (at current rates) is estimated at $11.27 per cubic yard. At one time, it was determined that the cost of operating a city -owned landfill was the best long-term disposal alternative for La Porte. Changes in regulatory requirements have greatly increased this cost. Although the changes associated with Subtitle D were known to increase the cost of landfilling, the additional changes to design criteria, such as groundwater levels and depth of burial, have increased costs far more than anticipated. Additionally, it costs virtually the same amount to operate a small landfill as a larger one. The major difference is the amount of daily waste. Obviously, the more waste to allocate costs to, the lower the price. With the elimination of La Porte's commercial waste, virtual elimination of all yard waste due to the City's composting program and the elimination of all residential and commercial waste projected for the City of Seabrook, the projected daily waste stream is less than'/2 of that originally projected. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Changes in regulations and reductions in projected waste have, together, driven to cost to construct and operate a sanitary landfill to almost $30.00 per cubic yard. It is estimated that the City of La Porte could construct and operate a transfer system and pay disposal costs at a rate of over 60% less than opening a city -operated landfill. The City is also facing costs exceeding $100,000 to bring the permit into compliance with Subtitle D. It is recommended that the City not move forward on updating the permit for its landfill. The costs associated with the update, construction and operation are far in excess of the costs associated with the construction and operation of a transfer station. Future solid waste disposal for La Porte will continue to be contracted landfill disposal. The City must keep informed of the remaining capacity at current disposal sites, as well as future disposal sites. Current estimated capacity is 20-30 years. When, and if necessary, the City must also begin planning for the construction of a transfer facility, or contract with an existing facility to ensure disposal options. Finally, the City owns an 81-acre industrial site in the Bayport Industrial District on Bay Area Blvd. With the road and rail availability to this site, the City should be able to recoup its original investment through the sale of this property. �eu�a -- b Y^I � , ✓ John Hall, Chairman Pam Reed, Commissioner Peggy Garner, Commissioner Anthony Grigsby, Executive Director TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Protecting Texas by Reducing and Preventing Pollution SEP 13 1`63 Honorable Norman Malone Mayor of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Re: .Municipal. Solid Waste Harris County City of La Porte - Permit No. MSW-1765 0.5 Mi S of Junct. of Bay Area Blvd. Dear Mayor Malone: SEP .' 7 }P93 CITY MANA,G-jS OFFICE This is in response to a letter, dated August 26, 1993, from Mr. Brent W. Ryan, McElory & Sullivan, L.L.P., indicating that the City has an inactive permit, but plans to construct and utilize the facility in the future. Because the facility will not be receiving waste on October 9, 1993, the City will not be required to upgrade the Site Development Plan at this time. However, at least 60 days prior to the initiation of the construction process for the facility, a modification to the Site Development Plan, containing upgrades and revisions to meet the regulations in effect at that time, must be submitted. In addition, a pre - construction conference will be held to discuss the development of the facility and the regulations in effect. If you have any questions concerning this letter or if we may be of any assistance to you regarding municipal solid waste, you may contact Mr. Jerry L. Garnett, P.E., of my staff here in Austin at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711; telephone number (512) 908-6673 or you may prefer to contact Mr. Allen Parker, Regional Office Manager, at 5144 East Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, Texas 77015; telephone number (713) 457-5191. When responding, please forward a copy of all correspondence to the regional office as well as to our central office. Sincerely, n �^ Ronald L. Bond, Municipal Solid RLB/MDG/jad P.E., Director Waste Division CC: TNRCC Region 12 Office Mr. Brent W. Ryan Harris County Health Department Harris County Pollution Control Department P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 7 8711.3087 o 512/908-1000 MAR-21-2002 15.23 • HDR ENGINEERING INC. � 972 960 4471 P.02/12 To: Steve Gillett From: Risa W. Fisher MA.1 Date: March 4, 2002 Subject: LaPorte landfill Subtitle D Permit Modification — Feasibility Issues The City of LaPorte is considering upgrading the permit status of its landfill to bring it in compliance with Subtitle D of .RCRA. It has come to our attention that there is a deadline for approval of a Permit Modification to accomplish this, of May 19, 2003. Therefore, it is important that the City understand'some of the implications of proceeding with permitting. One of the important issues that comes into play is the regulatory requirement, implemented since your site was originally permitted, that the landfill liner be ballasted against hydrostatic uplift due to high groundwater conditions, or that it be raised above groundwater. This requirement could reduce site capacity, depending on whether soil or waste is used as ballast material. In addition, liner requirements are substantially more stringent, further reducing capacity and increasing cost. Please note that these changes would have affected your site prior to its operation, regardless of whether you secured the Subtitle D permit modification in 1993 or any time since then. In addition, Seabrook is no longer participating in the landfill, and the LaPorte commercial waste stream is no longer under the control of the City. Therefore, cost and site capacity are feasibility factors that have changed since the last analysis of the site. This memo provides a brief discussion of these issues, as a decision -making tool. Two design scenarios are addressed: 1) Raising the bottom of the landfill to an elevation above groundwater, and 2) Holding the limit of excavation at its current permitted elevation, but ballasting the liner with additional soil at the assumed ratio of one foot of soil for each two feet of hydraulic head above the elevation of the bottom- of the liner. Ballasting with waste is another option. This approach would decrease site life less than ballasting with soil. However, it cannot be determined within the scope of this analysis whether waste can be deposited on the liner quickly enough to avoid a costly groundwater under -drain. Therefore, waste for ballast is not fully developed in this letter report. The following is a list of assumptions inherent in this analysis. . • Waste disposal rate will remain constant at 1,000 tons per month, or 2,300 cubic yards per month. This is greatly reduced from the original analysis, which included Seabrook and LaPorte's commercial waste. • Average groundwater elevation is at approximately elevation +5 ft. msl. • Average existing ground surface is at approximately elevation +14 ft. msl. • Currently permitted (Pre -Subtitle D) top of in -situ liner is at approximately elevation —6 ft. msl. • Depth of excavation prior to ballasting (Scenario 2, above), is at approximately elevation —6 ft. msl. • Waste in -place density is approximately 1200 lb/cu. yd. MAR-21-2002 15:23 0 HDR ENGINEERING INC. • 972 960 4471 P.03i12 • Waste:Daily/Intermediate Cover ratio with Alternate Daily Cover is 10:1. • Cost of landfill gas removal and management is not included in the cost analysis at this time. • Cost of buildings or other structures is not included in the cost analysis at this time. • Initial site development costs, initial equipment costs, closure costs, post -closure costs, and Operations & Maintenance costs are calculated on a per -ton basis, over the first 20 years of operation. Initial financing is assumed to have a 20-year term. Operation & Maintenance, closure, and post -closure costs per ton are based on actual costs and financial assurance documentation for typical Subtitle D landfills. • It is assumed that there are no substantive changes in the regulations between now and the time that the site begins disposal operations. New requirements between now and then will probably have to be incorporated in the design and operations, regardless of permit status at the time of the regulatory change. Scenario 1 represents a site life reduced from approximately 130 years to approximately 62 years. Under this scenario, it is estimated that the cost per ton for disposal will be in excess of $56.51 per ton or $24.57 per cubic yard of waste disposed. With 20% contingencies including mobilization and demobilization, the estimated cost is $67.81 per ton or $29.48 per cubic yard. Scenario 2 represents a site life reduction from approximately 130 years to approximately 90 years. Under this scenario, it is estimated that the cost per ton for disposal will be in excess of $53.41 per ton or $23.22 per cubic yard'of waste disposed. With 20% contingencies including mobilization and demobilization, the estimated cost is $64.09 per ton or $27.86 per cubic yard. These costs should be compared to current disposal costs in the region, and any incremental haul or transfer costs that might be incurred. The calculations used to generate these conclusions are attached to this memo, for your reference. If you have any questions or concerns about this analysis, please do not hesitate to contact me at 972-960-4427. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with this matter, and look forward to discussing your plans regarding the future of this site in the near future. h7&./i 7l ;"Po f, 0 • TRANSFER STATION COST ESTIMATE BUILDING COSTS: CONSTRUCTION COST FOR TRANSFER STATION: $600,000 ANNUAL COST OF TRANSFER STATION CONSTRUCTION ($600000/20 YRS) $30,000 ANNUAL COST OF UTILITIES $6,000 EQUIPMENT COSTS: TRACTOR/TRAILER WITH WALKING FLOOR (2 @ $103,000 EA) $206,000 ANNUAL COST OF EQUIPMENT (15 YR LIFE EXPECTANCY) $13,733 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COST INCLUDING FUEL (100 MI/DAY @ $1.50/MI x 197 DAYS) $29,550 PERSONNEL COSTS: 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II W/BENEFITS ($20.96/HR x 2080 HRS) 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I W/BENEFITS ($14.79/HR x 2080 HRS) SUPPLIES DISPOSAL COSTS: ANNUAL CU YDS DISPOSED ANNUAL TIPPING FEE COSTS (28150 CU YDS @ $5.801CU YD) TOTAL ANNUAL COST COST PER CUBIC YARD TO OPEN TRANSFER STATION ($317,133/28,150 CU YDS) $43, 597 $30,763 $200 28150 $163,270 $317;113 $11.27 • 6 MEETING HANDOUTS Received (MON)JUL 8 2002 12:56 • GOLF, TURF A SPECIALTY PRODUCTS L. T. Walden, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products To City of La Porte, Texas Ms, Susan Kelly (f) (281) 471-0578 Director of Sales Western Region From L. T. Walden, Jr. Date June 27, 2002 Re EXCEPTIONS letter for bid #0861 Electric Golf Cars Rebid To Whom It May Concern: 'P.C. Box 388 Augusta, GA 30903-0398 (706) 796-4624 Fax (706) 792-5878 It is E-Z-GO Textron's intention and commitment by this letter alone and in support of the bid materials submitted for said bid to provide'The City with a forty-eight (48) month limited warranty consistent with. the enclosed warranty in said bid with the purchase of a fleet of new 2003 TXT electric golf cars for Bay Forest Golf Course with approved E-Z- GO maintenance (please see the 2002 fleet warranty card presented in the bid package #0861). L. T. Walden, Jr. Chairman Emeritus E-Z-GO Textron Bob -Cat • Brouwer % Bunton • Cushman a EZ-GO • Jacobsen • Ransomes • Ryan • Steiner TOTAL P.02 98 TUE 9-25 CITY! LA ru= rnA nw. 1N-rl ivv v 0 REVISED BID PROAL TO CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS TO: CITY OF LA PORTE FROM: COMPANY B-Z-Go Division of Textron PO BOX 1115 ADDRESS 8515 East North Belt LA PORTE TX 77572-1115 CITY Humble STATE/ZIP Texas 77396 PHONE (281) 441-1101 ITEM NO. OF UNIT TOTAL 1. ELECTRIC GOLF CARS 75 $2,924.00 $219,300.00 Two Thousand, nine hundred twenty-four dollars each Two hundred nineteen thousand, three hundred dollars total LESS TRADE-IN OF 1995 E-Z-GO GOLF CARS 75 $1,200.00 $ 90,000.00 Twelve hundred dollars each Ninety thousand dollars total Net Purchase Price: $129,300.00 OPTION: One hundred twenty-nine thousand, three hundred is the net purchase price. REFRESHMENT CART w/REFRESHMENT CENTER 1 $9,983.00 each Nine thousand, nine hundred eighty-three dollars IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE ABOVE .DESCRIBED ITEM, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR WORK SHALL CARRY THE STANDARD WARRANTY OF THE MANUFACTURER AND BE DELIVERED ON SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS IN 45 DAYS, ARO. THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THE BID PRICE CONTAINED IN THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL HAS BEEN CAREFULLY CHECKED AND IS SUBMITTED IN DUPLICATE AS CORRECT AND FINAL THIS 6 DAY OF July , I m. E-Z-GO Division of Textron COMPANY Doug Ashley OFF ER (Pri7-jZA FF (Signatu ■ a Gulf Coast Branch ®Co" E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc. 8515 E. NORTHBELT EXCEPTIONS HUMBLE, TEXAS 77396 281 /441-1101 800/392-4235 The product offered by E-Z-GO Textron meets or exceeds all specifications on the bidl 111 a #0861. Please note, the standard warranty is 36 months with respect to parts, labor, and batteries. By this note as well as the description of specifications, the standard warranty shall be extended to forty-eight (48) months on all new equipment herein with respect to parts batteries, and labor with approved E-Z-GO maintenance (please see 2002 warranty for golf cars & battery chargers and note that this is for new cars to include the 2003 model. With the acceptance of an E-Z-GO Textron bid, E-Z-GO Textron will provide a limited warranty on the 1999 trade-in fleet with respect to parts, batteries, and labor until the fleet is delivered excluding abuse or neglect. Trade value is subject to acceptance of new or used equipment. All trades must be in running condition with working chargers. E-Z-GO Textron can provide the 2003 model fleet July 15, 2002. E-Z-GO Textron can provide equipment within four (4) days should the City accept new equipment which is built for stock consisting of new 2002 and 2003 models. E-Z-GO Textron openly admits the 2002 cars under the alternate bid are used cars in service not longer than 12 months, but at least six (6) months and include a thirty-six (36) month limited warranty (please 2002 warranty for golf cars and battery chargers). E-Z-GO Textron shall comply with all aspects of the bid and bid questions requested specifically the pricing of the thirty-six month warranty is provided at no additional charge relative to the forty-eight (48) month warranty. E-Z-GO Textron shall comply with the steering specification and hold all responsibility of lubrication should it be necessary under said specification. E=Z-l'o %_G-TrOI 61 Company World's Finest Utility Vehicles for Sports and Industry w uw;w- I I -`�__ - _r 0 0 Stop fighting uphill battles with the E-Z-GO TXT Gas. The one-piece front axle plays an integral role in keeping your ride smooth. The single piece design, the only one of its kind in the industry, keeps the wheels constantly aligned, eliminating unnecessary wear and time-consuming adjustments. The E-Z-GO TXT's steering system is so responsive, it feels like an extension of the driver. This control is the result of fewer joints and larger bearings. It's self-adjusting to keep the rack in constant contact with the pinion. So there's virtually no play in the steering wheel. ®The E-Z-GO TXT is designed for easy maintenance and smoother running. It has a maintenance -free ignition and an efficient air filter that helps it nm quietly. It also has a pressurized filtered oil system for consistent lubrication and a cooler running engine. A permanent, washable oil filter helps protect the environment and reduce maintenance costs. The brawn behind the E-Z-GO TXT is the industry's only twin cylinder overhead cam, 4-cycle engine. The E-Z-GO QuietDriveTM engine is not only powerful - it delivers 9.0 rated horsepower and more usable torque for climbing hills - but it is also virtually vibration free. Its twin cylinders and counter -rotating balance shaft provide a smooth ride that no single cylinder engine can match. Plus, this engine is fuel efficient, getting more miles per gallon than any other golf car engine. The engine frame is a unique die-casting that gives the most powerful engine in the industry the greatest amount of support. ®Any bumps the Carlisle tires can't absorb, our suspension system can. The chassis, springs and shock absorbers work together to make sure you get the smoothest, most remark- able ride you've ever experienced. 1] The ups and downs of any normal cours• will feel smoothed out from the seat of the E-Z-GO TXT. Powered by a fuel efficient twin cylinder, overhead cam, 4-cycle engine - the only one in the industry - the TXT delivers a smooth, quiet ride. But don't let that fool you. HORSEPOWER CURVE 10 8 6 4 2 0 1800 2400 3000 3600 4200 RPM The QuietDrive twin cylinder overhead cam engine delivers more horsepower at a lower rpm, reducing wear and decreas- ing maintenance on your engine in the long run. It's equally powerful, doling out 9.0 rated horse die-cast frame assembly that provides more power and an incredible amount of usable stability and greater strength. torque for climbing hills. It's powerful, it's efficient, it's the most What's more, the QuietDrive engine was technologically superior gas car you can buy, designed exclusively and specifically for E-Z-GO. and it's a smart move. This gentle giant rests on a specially engineered As you can see, driving the competition will cost you. Annual total cost per car includes E-Z-GO's reusable air filters and oil filters as well as spark plugs and oil. 1. The overhead camshaft uses fewer moving parts so it's easier to maintain. 2. The electronic ignition is mainte- nance free. 3. The air -cleaner's efficient design makes it run quieter while at the same time prolonging its service life. 4. Twin cylinders and a counter -rotating balance shaft give the gas TXT a smooth, quiet ride that no single cylinder engine can match. 5. The head and crankcase are construct- ed of precision die-cast aluminum with cast iron cylinder liners for durability. 6. The forced -air cooling system con- trols engine temperature to prolong its operating life. 7. The pressurized filtered oil system provides consistent lubrication for a cooler running engine. 8. The permanent oil filter is washable to help protect the environment. E-Z-GO's QuietDrive twin cylinder over- head cam 4-cycle engine gets more miles per gallon than any of the competition. That means you'll spend less on gas and your cars will spend more am on the course. ice 0 Options & Accessories Insulated water jug Accent stripes All weather enclosure Divot repair bucket Four -bag attachment 0 Message holder Q—];,- Custom Club logo decals 0 A carw�th a higher 1.0, Make no mistake, the exclusive Drive Control SystemTM takes the electric car to a whole new level of performance and efficien- cy. It's a car that seems to think, thanks to a system that pays attention even when the driver is not. For starters, the system senses when the car is about to reach excessive downhill speed. Automatically, the motor throttles the vehicle back to a comfortable speed — whether or not the key switch is on and whether or not the accelerator is depressed. The Drive Control System even enhances performance, so you never have to fight an uphill battle again. Drivers appreciate having more power than any standard 36- or 48-volt system when it's time to climb. It even forgives mistakes. When a driver exits a DCS-equipped TXT without applying the hill brake, the car sounds a warning beep while inching gently downhill. And the sys- tem restricts rollback on steep hills when the accelerator is pressed. For more efficiency, the Forward and Enhanced performance means even the most demanding hills are smoothed out. Forget the hill brake? No problem. The car sounds a warning beep while inching gently downhill. Reverse switch is entirely Solid State. And depending on golf course terrain, the system recharges the batteries 5-7% as it's driven. Care and maintenance is made simpler too, thanks to a Tow/Maintenance switch. Some golf equipment helps you control the ball. But the E-Z-GO Drive Control System helps you control the driver. KDfiveControlSystenil The system senses when the car is about to reach excessive downhill speed and keeps it under control. Depending on golf course terrain, the system recharges the batteries 5% to 7%. 11 Sweater basket Carlisle Fairway or Turf Glide tires, custom chrome or spoke hubcaps • 10 State of charge meter indard) Low fuel and oil indicators 0 Technological leadership from Au ula to the world. g p g Sales and Service Network The E-Z-GO TXT reflects our unyielding System, the first fully programmable Energy an extensive inventory of low-cost E-Z-GO commitment to the game and reaffirms our Management System, the first Twin Cylinder parts, available through the largest network position as number one in the world in man- Overhead Cam Engine, the first Solid State of factory branches and independent distribu- ufacturing and sales. Today, almost half of Charger manufactured by a golf car company, tors in the industry. all the golf cars sold around the world are and most recently the first Drive Control When you reach this level of accomplish- E-Z-GO's. System. The list goes on and on. ment, emulation and comparison are It's no wonder. Because no one has Being part of Textron gives us the inevitable. But the fact is no one else brought about more innovation. Ours is a 40 resources and freedom to constantly improve matches the service we provide, or the prod - year history of fasts: The first Solid State and upgrade our vehicles and services. uct we produce: The best golf cars and the Energy Control, the first Induction Throttle Which explains how we're able to maintain best utility vehicles in the world. Just plug in the PowerWise" charger and walk away. You're assured of a solid connec- tion every time, thanks to our unique plug and receptacle. It's built to take the punish- ment even the toughest car barn in the busi- ness can dish out. Vehicle Lock -out is an added feature de- signed to guard against mishaps by preventing the car from running while the charger is plugged in. In addition, the charger will not operate until a special, recessed contact in the plug is engaged, following a three second delay. Of course the real benefit of the PowerWise is efficiency. It draws just 9.5 amps. And keeps winter -stored vehicles fully charged and ready to go for Spring's first round. Leave it to the industry leader to install a built-in microprocessor that constantly moni- ACCELERATION •. �� i�ea�� 60 10 0CL 1 Z10 .1 :1 100 Accelerator Positon Infinkely Variable Speed control MOM Incrementally Swkched Speed Control The PowerWise solid state energy control gives the E-Z-GO TXT a smooth, even acceleration from a standing start. Which means your golfers will get an incredibly comfortable ride. You'll get a golf car that uses power more efficiently. tors the level of charge and shuts down the PowerWise charger automatically when bat- teries reach the optimum level. It also shuts off if batteries are not fully charged in 16 hours. Want to know how long the car has been charged? No problem. The optional PowerWise PLUS features a Charge Time Display. The electric E-Z-GO TXT delivers more horsepower at a lower rpm than any other electric golf car. That translates into less wear on your motor and less maintenance required in the long run. 6 13 f� Why the E-Z-GO TXT Electric is a smooth move. The one-piece front axle plays an inte- gral role in keeping your ride smooth. The single piece design, the only one of its kind in the industry, keeps the wheels con- stantly aligned, eliminating unnecessary wear and time-consuming adjustments. The E-Z-GO TXT's steering system is so responsive it feels like an extension of the driver. This control is the result of fewer joints and larger bearings. It's self-adjusting to keep the rack in constant contact with the pinion. So there's virtually no play in the steering wheel. The E-Z-GO TXT's smooth acceleration is the result of our unique Inductive Throttle Sensor. This electronic throttle sen- sor has no moving parts, so it's more depend- able and lasts longer. Our unique battery arrangement pro- vides total access to each cell for easy maintenance. ®The E-Z-GO TXT is powered by a General Electric copper wound motor, the quietest, most efficient motor on the market. Any bumps the Carlisle tires can't absorb, our suspension system can. The chassis, springs and shock absorbers work together to make sure you get the smoothest, most remarkable ride you've ever experienced. 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Calgary, Alberta (403) 279-2907 INTERNATIONAL E-Z-GO Asia Singapore 65-346-9001 Jacobsen England Northamptonshire, England 536-141-777 Jacobsen Turf Australia Lansville, North South Wales 61-2-724-0344 14 and resilience. dent -resistant. Season after season. automotive exterior paint available for richer produce such an extraordinary finish. But How do we do it? We start by molding uniform color and lasting UV protection. To the result makes this painstaking process color into the highest grade thermoplastic top it off, we apply a clear protective final worthwhile. A beautiful body of the same elastomer. Next, we coat it with a color coat for even more depth of finish, gloss and strength and quality found on the world's adhesion promoter for unmatched depth scratch protection. finest luxury automobiles. of color. We then apply a coat of the finest No one else goes to these lengths to 4 i Durival IS- 111Ciu: y � How can a golf car that looks so good be so than skin deep. Talk about tough, it meets CLEAR COAT PROTECTIVE FINISH tough? DuraShield. A material developed the impact requirements of today's automo- expressly for E-Z-GO by Textron Automotive tive exterior body panels. So DuraShield Company, the largest injection molder of will withstand extreme variations in sun- O, ADHESION PROMOTER„ �2 plastics in North America. light, heat and cold. Yet it maintains lasting The beauty of DuraShield is much more flexibility, durability, and luster, and is - 3 t 171 • • What it takes to be an E-Z-GO TXT. E-Z-GO TXT: Electric Motor: 36-volt D.C. high efficiency series wound, brazed armature, solid copper windings 2.0 H.P. at 2800 R.P.M., 3.0 H.P. at 2350 R.P.M. Drive Train: Direct motor shaft connected to transaxle pinion shaft. Electrical System: 36 volt DC, six, 6 volt deep cycle storage batteries (107 minute, 220 amp -hour ® 20 Hr. discharge rate). Accelerator Switch: Solid State continuously variable speed controller. Charger: Fully automatic line compensating, 21 amp DC output at 36 volts; input 110-120 volts, 9.50 amps, 60 cycle AC, Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) Listed, Powerwise portable, C.S.A. Certified. Transaxle: High efficiency differential with helical gears, 12.44:1 ratio. Brakes: Dual rear wheel mechanical drum brakes, self-adjusting with non -asbestos linings. Automatic park brake release with self -compensating system. Front and Rear Suspension: Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. Steering: Self -compensating single reduction rack and pinion. Speed: 12-15 mph (19.24 km/h) Weight: 550 lbs. (250 KG), without batteries Length: 92.6 inches Width: 46.5 inches Height: 47 inches (1.23m) (top of steering wheel) Wheel Base: 65.5 inches (1.66m) Front Wheel Tread: 33.5 inches (0.85m) Rear Wheel Tread: 38.0 inches (0.97m) Clearance Circle: 18.9 feet (5.72m) Load Capacity: 800 lbs. (362 KG) including operator, passengers, accessories and cargo. Seating: Vacuum formed fabric backed vinyl covers over thick cushion foam. Standard seating for operator and one passenger. Specifications subject to change without notice. Features Bodyy• DuraShieldT"' Exxon Thermoplastic Elastomer with molded in color. Chassis: Welded high yield strength tubular steel. Operation: Dash mounted key switch, reverse warning indicator, "deadman" accelera- tor control, integral handgrip on hip restraints, manual forward/reverse selec- tor with "neutral". Dash Panel: Tee, ball, and 4 position drink holders of scuff resistant glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic olefin. Steering Wheel: Hi -tech design with dual handgrips, pencil holder, integral scoreboard holder. Tires: 18 x 8.5 x 8 standard (4 ply rated). -•a 1/ omotive tradition. composite bodied car on the market. If you As the world's number one golf car manu- evolution one car further. appreciate the durability and performance that facturer, it's not enough to build a golf car that Spend a few moments to explore the is the E-Z-GO hallmark, your choice is an easy maintains the status quo. E-Z-GO TXT. And you'll understand why one. The'E-Z-GO TXT. With the E-Z-GO TXT, we have taken the E-Z-GO is The Name of The Game. 17 What it takes to be lk E-Z-GO TXT. 0 t_ EZG� A golf car built in the world's best a ut E-Z-GO has done it again. We've taken the The result is a golf car destined to reshape the facturer and innovator in the automotive technology, the expertise and the savvy that industry. This is the E-Z-GO TXT. Featuring industry. come with 40 years as the leader in innovation, the resilient DuraShieldTm body developed by It's not simply another plastic bodied car, it's and continued to strive, refine and improve. Textron Automotive Company, a premier manu- an E-Z-GO. And undoubtedly the finest 1 E-Z-GO TXT: Gas Engine: 9.0 H.P. (6.7 KW) rated, 4 cycle, 295 cc twin cylinder, air cooled Valve train: Overhead valve, overhead cam. Lubrication: Pressurized oil system, washable permanent filter. Balancer: Internal counter rotating balance shaft. Ignition: Solid state with crank trigger, electronic timing advance, and RPM limiter. Carburetor: Fixed jet float bowl with remote pulse fuel pump. Air Cleaner: Engine mounted integral air intake system with multi -phase silencer and washable cartridge filter element, patent pending. Electrical System! External starter/generator, 12 volt maintenance free battery, 430 CCA, 60 minute reserve. Drive Train: Automatic, continuously variable transmission (CVT) forward and reverse. Transaxle: High efficiency differential with helical gears, 13.32:1 ratio, ground speed governor. Brakes: Dual rear wheel mechanical drum brakes, self-adjusting with non -asbestos linings. Automatic park brake release with self -compensating system. Front Suspension: Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. Rear Suspension: Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. Steering: Self -compensating single reduction rack and pinion. Fuel System: 6.0 gallon (22.8 L) tank. Speed: Automatically governed to 12-15 mph (19-24 m/h). Weight: 669 lbs. (304 KG) dry Length: 92.6 inches (2.33m) Width: 46.5 inches (1.18m) Height: 47 inches (1.23m) (top of steering wheel) Wheel Base: 65.5 inches (1.66m) Front Wheel Tread: 33.5 inches (0.85m) Rear Wheel Tread: 38.0 inches (0.97m) Clearance Circle: 18.9 feet (5.72m) Load Capacity: 800 lbs. (362 KG) including operator, passengers, accessories and cargo. Seating: Vacuum formed fabric backed vinyl covers over thick cushion foam. Standard seating for operator and one passenget Specifications subject to change without notice. FH_J CLUB RESORTS.. else& Location Courtesy of Barton Creek Resort 6r Country Club, Austin, Texas Features Body DuraShieldTM Exxon Thermoplastic Elastomer with molded in color. Chassis: Welded high yield strength tubular steel. Operation: Dash mounted key switch, reverse wam- ing indicator, "deadman" accelerator con- trol, integral handgrip on hip restraints, manual forward/reverse selector. Dash Panel: Tee, ball, and 4 position drink holders of scuff resistant glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic olefin. Steering Wheel: Hi -tech design with dual handgrips, pencil holder, integral scoreboard holder. Tires: 18 x 8.5 x 8 standard (4 ply rated). 18 0 • • • EZGD • E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc. THE NAME OF THE GAME. P. O. Box 388, 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, GA 30903-0388 82078-G1 6/95 706-798-4311 / 1-800-241-5855 / FAX 706-796-4540 ©1995 E-Z-GO Textron EZ-AGI TXT EZGD • TO: La Porte Mayor, City Council, and Planning & Zoning / FROM: Rudy & Penny Garcia, 3110 Oaken Lane, La Porte TX 77571 SUBJECT: Opposition to Fairmont Park Baptist Church's [FPBC] 1. Disruptive concert noises (bass & reverberations). 2. Drainage & mosquito problems behind Garcias' fence, neither addressed or corrected by church in four (4) summers since it was brought to their attention. 3. Disruptive skateboarding ramp noises. . 4. Bicycle race park fence still not moved, although truckloads of dirt unloaded on March 23, 25, 29. 5. ` Bicycle race park's (a) inconsistent maintenance, (b) unsightly partial green camouflage, and / (c) unsupervised children crawling under fence in the gap over the ditch.; 6. Overgrown & dense ditch between FPBC & Rizzuto Elementary. (� 7. Never allowing motorized scooters as part of FPBC's recreational activities. DATE: July 7, 2002 My husband Rudy & I (Penny) Garcia are homeowners at 311.0 Oaken Lane in Fairmont Park Section IV, directly behind FPBC at Farrington and Belfast. Our backyard is adjacent to the church's parking lot. Our seven (7) grievances against FPBC listed below are our continuous & stressful efforts (1) to lessen the disturbing noises from the church's activities, (2) to protect the privacy of our once peaceful home will and neighborhood, and (3) to preserve the value of our home, which devalued $23,500 last summer. We asked FPBC for the following in a certified return receipt letter signed June 24, 2002. Councilpersons, we need your help to adopt a noise ordinance immediately to protect homeowners from disturbing noises that interfere with a homeowner's rights to privacy, relaxation, and sleep. (Please refer to the (1) Houston Chronicle, Sunday, June 7, 2002, "Lifestyle" front page article re: Houston's noise ordinance and to the (2) copy of Friendswood's noise ordinance I gave you last summer, and (3) to Deer Park's noise ordinance. 1. CONCERTS: (a) A copy of FPBC's concert schedule and (b) the immediate steps to reduce the music's bass that reverberates and can be heard in our home. Decibel level is irrelevant because the concert noise is unacceptable, intolerable, irritating, & stressful (unable to rest or sleep; causes anxiety) as long as we can still hear the bass or feel the reverberations. Examples: February 19, 2002 concert till 9:50 p.m. (Called police 6 times. NOT resolved.) May 3, 2002 concert till 10: 00 p.m. (Too ill to call police or deal with it.) June 24, 2002 concert till 10: 45 p. m. (Called police 4 x's & Dan Chappell 5 x's. NOT resolved) a. FPBC pays for a 12-ft. high soundproof privacy to replace our 8-ft. wooden fence. b. Place the band on the west end of the gym. ` C. Lower the bass so that we cannot at all hear it or feel it while we are resting in our living room, breakfast room, or bedroom, all of which are located on the west side of our home (church's parking lot side). NOTE: Decibel level is irrelevant if homeowners can still bear bass & feel vibrations. d. Eliminate future concerts. 2. STANDING WATER: Provide drainage from the low areas that hold water close to our fence by August 1, 2002. To promote water runoff & eliminate the mosquito -infested habitat, a. Dig a trench to your ditch and/or b. Level the low spots. C. Spray standing water area regularly with insecticide to kill mosquitoes & their eggs. ***Correct the standing water problem immediately. Dangerous diseases result from low spots in a yard holding water, the ideal mosquito habitat. (Houston Chronicle, Sunday, June 9, 2002, "Outdoor Fun: Protect Kids from Mosquito Meanies' `) NOTE: The Pizzitolas (former neighbors) and we addressed FPBC's poor lawn maintenance and drainage problems behind our fences in a certifted return receipt letter sent August 7, 1999. No one from FPBC's administrative leadership team ever responded to that letter, nor has any improvement been made, even after the problem was addressed in both the City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings from May -August 2001. Three years (4 summers) is more than adequate time for the church leaders to take corrective action. SKATEBOARD RAMP NOISES: Replace the metal bar across the fun box with wood. NOTE: On May 11, 2002, I discussed this possibility with Kevin Miley (?), who is building the now -in -progress enormous ramp, and Kevin was agreeable to that suggestion. NO action has yet been taken. 2 4. BICYCLE RACE PARK FENCE has not been moved 100 ft. from our, fence. Presently, the closest mounds are 42 ft. & 71 ft. from our fence. Move the fence & landscape ASAP. (Deadline = September 11, 2002, the allotted one year from the date given on the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003) 5. BICYCLE RACE PARK — a. Inconsistently mowed, therefore unsightly from Farrington and our back yard. (Volunteers are the church's sole support. Last mowed July 27, 2002.) Take steps "to mitigate dust emissions from Bicycle Park activities." A privacy fence— provided by your church — is requested to make our residence livable from the noise and to protect my health from the stirred -up dust, molds, and mildew. Documentation regarding my chronic sinus infections and my acute predisposition to infections was provided summer 2001. b. Unsightly partial green camouflage fence covering. Cover entire fence until fence is relocated & shrubbery is planted. c. Unsupervised children crawling under fence in the gap over the ditch or walking through open gate. We have to ask children to leave the park and/or call the police. (June 19 last incident) Keep gate locked and close the gap under the fence immediately. 6. OVERGROWN/DENSE DITCH: Clean out the ditch immediately. 7. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS: Confirm that they will NOT be allowed on church property again. The church leaders & congregation have not & are not taking responsibility for their noises/disturbances unless the City requires them to do so. The church leaders have not responded to requests or letters from homeowners, yet their claim is that they are "neighbor friendly." We know from their actions that they are not My neighbors & I have tried to work with this church and resolve most of these issues since January 2001 (1'/z yrs. already have passed.), and I am personally rundown, stressed, & tired of suffering & being unable to relax, sleep, & function in my own home every time the church offers its activities. The church leaders' ineffective & irresponsible decisions are the causes of our major discomforts. The City's decision in September 2001 to grant the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003 to FPBC has forced us to live adjacent to their amusement park. The church needs to re -locate their activities outside a residential section or eliminate them altogether. Please revoke Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003. The City of La Porte's Planning & Zoning is supposed to protect its homeowners, not the activities of a church, which is a business, who infringes on the homeowners', privacy & home value. Your immediate support is requested. Thank you. June 20, 2002 ATTN: Wayne Spears and Dan Chappell - Fairmont Park Baptist Church 10401 Belfast La Porte TX 77571 Dear Wayne and Dan: Thank you for removing the tires and clutter next to our fence, moving the ramps, turning them north - south, and insulating them in a timely manner. .,We hope that the large 2-type skateboarding ramp has been/will be adequately insulated before the use of the ramp. NOTE: It sits directly behind our home. On March 27, 2002, Doug Kneupper suggested that I discuss these issues with you first. I would prefer that we settle these so that Planning & Zoning does not have to addressed. Rudy and I request an appointment with you ASAP after July 41h week to discuss the following issues: 1. Replacement of the metal bar across the fun box with wood. NOTE: On May 11, 2002,1 discussed this possibility with Kevin Miley (?), who was agreeable to that suggestion. 2. Date set to move the bicycle race park fence 100 ft. from our fence by September H, 2002, which is the allotted one year from the date you were given from Planning & Zoning the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU O1-003. Presently, the closest mounds to our fence are 42 ft. and 71 ft., and the park is unsightly from Farrington and our back yard because maintenance does not occur in a reasonable time. 3. The steps you have planned "to mitigate dust emissions from Bicycle Park activities. A privacy fence — provided by your church — may be necessary to make our residence livable from the. noise and to protect my health from the stirred -up dust, molds, and mildew. Documentation regarding my chronic sinus infections and my acute predisposition to infections was provided summer 2001. ' 4. Date set for providing drainage from the low areas that hold water that are close to the Shaws' and our fences. The low spots need to be leveled or a trench must be dug to promote water runoff, therefore eliminating the mosquito -infested habitat. Dangerous diseases result from low spots in a yard holding water, the ideal mosquito habitat. (Houston Chronicle Sunday, June 9, 2002, "Outdoor Fun: Protect Kids from Mosquito `Meanies') The article copy is enclosed. NOTE: The Pizzitolas and we addressed the poor lawn maintenance and drainage problems behind our fences in a certified return receipt letter sent August 7, 1999. No one from your administrative leadership team ever responded to that letter, nor has any improvement been made, even after the problem was addressed in both the City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings from May -August 2001. Three years is more than adequate time for your church leaders to take corrective action. 5. Date set to clean out the overgrown and dense ditch. i 2 6. (a) A copy of your concert schedule and (b) the steps you have/will take to reduce the music'. s bass that vibrates in our home. The May 3, _2002, concert was another noise nuisance until 10:00 p.m. I suggest that the band be placed on the opposite end and that their bass be lowered so that we cannot hear it while we are sitting in our living room, breakfast room, or bedroom, all three . rooms on the west side (your parking lot side) of our home. 7. Confirmation that motorized scooters, another noise nuisance, will not be allowed on church property again. Please contact us by letter or phone to arrange an appointment regarding the issues above. We can be ' reached at 281-471-4541. We will be out of town June 29-July 7, 2002. Thank you. Sincerely, Penny Garcia Rud Garcia, Jr. 3110 Oaken Lane LaPorte TX 77571-4224 Enclosure cc: Doug Kneupper, Planning & Zoning TO: La Porte Mayor, City Council, and Planning & Zoning FROM: Rudy & Penny Garcia, 3110 Oaken Lane, La Porte TX 77571 SUBJECT: Opposition to Fairmont Park Baptist Church's [FPBC] 1. Disruptive concert noises (bass & reverberations). iV Q2. Drainage & mosquito problems behind Garcias' fence, neither addressed or corrected by W U) church in four (4) summers since it was brought to their attention. 3. Disruptive skateboarding ramp noises. W4. Bicycle race park fence still not moved, although truckloads of dirt unloaded on C--, 0 W March 23, 25, 29. 'J, Z 9. Bicycle race park's (a) inconsistent maintenance, (b) unsightly partial green camouflage, and W=� Q LL (c) unsupervised children crawling under fence in the gap over the ditch. i M (D. Overgrown & dense ditch between FPBC & Rizzuto Elementary. } 7. Never allowing motorized scooters as part of FPBC's recreational activities. UTTE: July 2002 My husband Rudy & I (Penny) Garcia are homeowners at 3110 Oaken Lane in Fairmont Park Section IV, directly behind `''ABC at Farrington and Belfast. Our backyard is adjacent to the church's parking lot. Our seven (7) grievances against FPBC listed below are our continuous & stressful efforts (1) to lessen the disturbing noises from the church's activities, (2) to protect the privacy of our once peaceful home will and neighborhood, and (3) to preserve the value of our home, which devalued $23,500 last summer. We asked FPBC for the following in a certified return receipt letter signed June 24, 2002. Councilpersons, we need your help to adopt a noise ordinance immediately to protect homeowners from disturbing noises that interfere with a homeowner's rights to privacy, relaxation, and sleep. (Please refer to the (1) Houston Chronicle, Sunday, June 7, 2002, "Lifestyle" front page article re: Houston's noise ordinance and to the (2) copy of Friendswood's noise ordinance I gave you last summer, and (3) to Deer Park's noise ordinance. 1. CONCERTS: (a) A copy of FPBC's concert schedule and (b) the immediate steps to reduce the music's bass that reverberates and can be heard in our home. Decibel level is irrelevant because the concert noise is unacceptable, intolerable, irritating, & stressful (unable to rest or sleep; causes anxiety) as long as we can still hear the bass or feel the reverberations. Examples: February 19, 2002 concert till 9: 50 p. m. (Called police 6 times. NOT resolved) May 3, 2002 concert till 10: 00 p. m. (Too ill to call police or deal with it.) June 24, 2002 concert till 10: 45 p.m. (Called police 4 x's & Dan Chappell 5 x's. NOT resolved) a. FPBC pays for a 12-ft. high soundproof privacy to replace our 8-ft. wooden fence. b. Place the band on the west end of the gym. c. Lower the bass so that we cannot at all hear it or feel it while we are resting in our living room, breakfast room, or bedroom, all of which are located on the west side of our home (church's parking lot side). NOTE: Decibel level is irrelevant if homeowners can still hear bass & feel vibrations. d. Eliminate future concerts. 2. STANDING WATER: Provide drainage from the low areas that hold water close to our fence by August 1, 2002. To promote water runoff & eliminate the mosquito -infested habitat, a. Dig a trench to your ditch and/or b. Level the low spots. c. Spray standing water area regularly with insecticide to kill mosquitoes & their eggs. ***Correct the standing water problem immediately. Dangerous diseases result from low spots in a yard holding water, the ideal mosquito habitat. (Houston Chronicle. Sunday, June 9, 2002, "Outdoor Fun: Protect Kids from Mosquito Meanies ") NOTE: The Pizzitolas (former neighbors) and we addressed FPBC's poor lawn maintenance and drainage problems behind our fences in a certified return receipt letter sent August 7, 1999. No one from FPBC's administrative leadership team ever responded to that letter, nor has any improvement been made, even after the problem was addressed in both the City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings from May August 2001. Three years (4 summers) is more than adequate time for the church leaders to take corrective action. SKATEBOARD RAMP NOISES: Replace the metal bar across the fun box with wood. NOTE: On May 11, 2002, I discussed this possibility with Kevin Miley (?), who is building the now -in -progress enormous ramp, and Kevin was agreeable to that suggestion. NO action has yet been taken. 2 4. BICYCLE RACE PARK FENCE has not been moved 100 ft from our fence. Presently, the closest mounds are 42 ft. & 71 ft. from our fence. Move the fence & landscape ASAP. (Deadline = September 11, 2002, the allotted one year from the date given on the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003.) 5. BICYCLE RACE PARK — a. Inconsistently mowed, therefore unsightly from Farrington and our back yard. (Volunteers are the church's sole support. Last mowed July 27, 2002.) Take steps "to mitigate dust emissions from Bicycle Park activities." A privacy fence — provided by your church — is requested to make our residence livable from the noise and to protect my health from the stirred -up dust, molds, and mildew. Documentation regarding my chronic sinus infections and my acute predisposition to infections was provided summer 2001. b. Unsightly partial green camouflage fence covering. Cover entire fence until fence is relocated &shrubbery is planted. c. Unsupervised children crawling under fence in the gap over the ditch or walking through open gate. We have to ask children to leave the park and/or call the police. (June 19 last incident) Keep gate locked and close the gap under the fence immediately. 6. OVERGROWN/DENSE DITCH: Clean out the ditch immediately. 7. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS: Confirm that they will NOT be allowed on church property again. The church leaders & congregation have not & are not taking responsibility for their noises/disturbances unless the City requires them to do so. The church leaders have not responded to requests or letters from homeowners, yet their claim is that they are "neighbor friendly." We know from their actions that they are not. My neighbors & I have tried to work with this church and resolve most of these issues since January 2001 (1'/2 yrs. already have passed.), and I am personally rundown, stressed, & tired of suffering & being unable to relax, sleep, & function in my own home every time the church offers its activities. The church leaders' ineffective & irresponsible decisions are the causes of our major discomforts. The City's decision in September 2001 to grant the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003 to FPBC has forced us to live adjacent to their amusement park. The church needs to re -locate their activities outside a residential section or eliminate them altogether. Please revoke Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003. The City of La Porte's Planning & Zoning is supposed to protect its homeowners, not the activities of a church, which is a business, who infringes on the homeowners' privacy & home value. Your immediate support is requested. Thank you. - a_15�C_L June 20, 2002 V ATTN: Wayne Spears and Dan Chappell Fairmont Park Baptist Church 10401 Belfast La Porte TX 77571 Dear Wayne and Dan: Thank you for removing the tires and clutter next to our fence, moving the ramps, turning them north - south, and insulating them in a timely manner.. We hope that the large 2-type skateboarding ramp has been/will be adequately insulated before the use of the ramp. NOTE: It sits directly behind our home. On March 27, 2002, Doug Kneupper suggested that I discuss these issues with you first. I would prefer that we settle these so that Planning & Zoning does not have to addressed. Rudy and I request an appointment with you ASAP after July 41' week to discuss the following issues: 1. Replacement of the metal bar across the fun box with wood. NOTE: On May 11, 2002, I discussed this possibility with Kevin Miley (?), who was agreeable to that suggestion. 2. Date set to move the bicycle race park fence 100 ft. from our fence by September 11, 2002, which is the allotted one year from the date you were given from Planning & Zoning the Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003. Presently, the closest mounds to our fence are 42 ft. and 71 ft., and the park is unsightly from Farrington and our back yard because maintenance does not occur in a reasonable time. 3. The steps you have planned "to mitigate dust emissions from Bicycle Park activities. A privacy fence — provided by your church — may be necessary to make our residence livable from the noise . and to protect my health from the stirred -up dust, molds, and mildew. Documentation regarding my chronic sinus infections and my acute predisposition to infections was provided summer 2001. 4. Date set for providing drainage from the low areas that hold water that are close to the Shaws' and our fences. The low spots need to be leveled or a trench must be dug to promote water runoff, therefore eliminating the mosquito -infested habitat. Dangerous diseases result from low spots in a yard holding water, the ideal mosquito habitat. (Houston Chronicle, Sunday, June 9, 2002, "Outdoor Fun: Protect Kids from Mosquito `Meanies') The article copy is enclosed. NOTE: The Pizzitolas and we addressed the poor lawn maintenance and drainage problems behind our fences in a certified return receipt letter sent August 7, 1999. No one from your administrative leadership team ever responded to that letter, nor has any improvement been made, even after the problem was addressed in both the City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings from May -August 2001. Three years is more than adequate time for your church leaders to take corrective action. 5. Date set to clean out the overgrown and dense ditch. 2 .' 6. (a) A copy of your concert schedule and (b) the steps you have/will take to reduce the music's bass that vibrates in our home. The May 3, 2002, concert was another noise nuisance until 10:00 p.m. I suggest that the band be placed on the opposite end and that their bass be lowered so that we cannot hear it while we are sitting in our living room, breakfast room, or bedroom, all three rooms on the west side (your parking lot side) of our home. 7. Confirmation that motorized scooters, another noise nuisance, will not be allowed on church property again. Please contact us by letter or phone to arrange an appointment regarding the issues above. We can be reached at 281-471-4541. We will be out of town June 29-July 7, 2002. Thank you. Sincerely, Penny Garcia Rud Garcia, Jr. 3110 Oaken Lane LaPorte TX 77571-4224 Enclosure cc: Doug Kneupper, Planning & Zoning