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Dear Mayor and Council: '~ ~~' -"
Due to my wife's "Big 3-0" birthday falling on the same day as this council meeting, I
will not be in attendance. My apologies.
However, there are a few loose strings that I would like to voice my support to that is on
Monday's agenda:
1. Since we now have an opening in the HVAC area, I would appreciate if one of
my fellow council members could nominate my previous choice from the past
meeting, Robert Ortiz for that slot. As you recall from the previous meeting, I
withdrew all my nominations in the sake of moving forward. Currently, this is my
only nomination.
2. Regarding the P & Z alternates, I feel confident in those two whose names have
been given. I comfortable with either one being the At-Large A representative.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
The attached agenda has been edited.
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NIINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 p.m.
Members of City Council Present: Councilmembers Peter Griffiths, Chuck Engeiken, Howard Ebow, James
Warren, Chazlie Young, Barry Beasley, Mike Mosteit and Norman Malone
Members of Council Absent: Bruce Meismer
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Assistant City
Manager John Joerns, Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Assistant City
Attorney Clark Askins, Interim Planning Director Nick Finan, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Police Chief
Richazd Reff, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby, Public
Works Director Steve Gillett, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom,
Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham, Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley, Emergency Medical Services Chief
Chris Osten and Assistant City Secretary Shazon Harris
Others Present: "Houston Chronicle's This Week" Cazol Christian, Joeena Davis, Betty Waters, Leon
Waters, Colleen Hicks, Nick Ban era, Maggie Anderson, First Lady Ann Malone, Dave Turnquist, Charlie
Doug Boyle, Sue Gale Mock Kooken, Gladys Roth, Bill White, Evelyn Kennedy, Charles Underwood, Jim
-Counts, Roy Myers, Mazgazet Anderson, Bazbara Norwine, Kathy Koutnik, Diane Nettle, Jerry Nettle, Robyn
Compton, Christie Cooksley, Pam Kaufmann, Beverly Durbin, Joseph Durbin, Betty Walls, Charles Anders,
Chazles Underwood, Nancy Wilingham, Wiley Wilingham, Perron Daigle, Kazen Daigle, Gladys Roth, Bill
White, Evelyn Kennedy, George Smith and a number of citizens.
2. Reverend Michael Bingham of the Abundant Life Church delivered the invocation.
3. Mayor Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ~ PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. Mayor Malone presented Chamber of Commerce President Colleen Hicks with a proclamation to honor
2003 Texas Chamber of Commerce Week.
B. Mayor Malone presented First Lady Ann Malone with a proclamation in honor of National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month.
C. Mayor Malone presented La Porte High School students Michael Crislip, Christie Cooksley and Robin
Compton with a proclamation in honor of Orange and White Week.
D. Mayor Malone presented Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr with a proclamation in honor of
Education Foundation Celebration Day.
E. Mayor Malone presented Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham and Fire Marshal
Paul Hickenbottom with a proclamation in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Council to consider approving Minutes of the Regulaz Meeting held on September 22, 2003.
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B. Council to consider approving the utilization of an interlocal agreement and expenditure of computer
funds to the State of Texas Department of Information Resources. .
C. Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, or
Purchasing Manager the authority to sign an agreement with H-GAC Energy Purchasing Corporation.
Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley gave the summary and recommendation and answered Council's
questions.
D. Council to consider approving an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dr.
Boultinghouse, M.D. Medical Director for the City of La Porte EMS Division.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 2003-2669 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND
DR. OSCAR BOULTINGHOUSE, M.D., TO SERVE AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; MAKING VARIOUS
FINDINGS AND PROVIDISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITYH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Young to simultaneously vote and approve all items of the Consent
Agenda. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Wan en, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMiJNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND
TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE
AGENDA
Steve Coycault, 3411 Lausanne Ave., Pasadena, Texas 77505 -requested City Council support the option in
Proposition 13, requesting Council to freeze Ad Valorem Taxes, at current rates, for citizens over 65 years of
age and disabled persons. Mr. Coycault noted they would still pay taxes, but the taxes would be frozen at
current rate.
Colleen Landstrom -1514 Poplar Cove, La Porte, Texas 77571- addressed City Council and encouraged
them not to approve the extension of 8~' Street.
7. Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan presented summary and recommendation and answered questions
regarding the general plan and special conditional use permit for the La Porte Golf Course Community
located at SH 146 (South of Bay Point Townhomes). Additionally, Mr. Finan answered City Council's
questions.
Public Input
Lamoin Scott -1003 Gardenwalk, La Porte, Texas 77571 -informed Council she is opposed to the 8`~ Street
expansion.
Mary Ellen Bordelon -1411 S. 8`~ Street, La Porte, Texas 77571- informed Council she is opposed to the 8~'
Street expansion.
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Margaret Anderson - 909 Gardenwalk, La Porte, Texas 77571- informed Council she is opposed to the 8~'
Street expansion.
Sandra Dies -1414 Cypress Cove, La Porte, Texas 77571- informed Council she is opposed to the 8~' Street
expansion.
Bruce Sweat -1407 Cypress Cove, La Porte, Texas 77571 -informed Council he is opposed to the 8`~ Street
Expansion.
Staff recommends Council approve the Special Conditional Use Permit and the expansion of 8`~ Street.
Mayor Malone read a letter from Coucilmember Meismer indicating he supported the Special Conditional
Use Permit and the expansion of 8`~ Street.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance general plan and special conditional use
permit for La Porte Golf Course Community located at SH-146 (South of Bay Point Town Homes).
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 1501-CCC - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, BY APPROVING A
GENERAL PLAN AND GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 150+ ACRES (ALONG SH 146 SOUTH OF
THE BAYPOINT TOWNHOMES) IN THE W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT-30, LA PORTS,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SINGLE FAMILIY UNITS,
MULTI-FAMILY UNITS AND A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve the Ordinance 1501-CCC tenanting the Special
Conditional Use Permit, but not the expansion of 8~' Street. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The
motion carried.
Ayes: Mosteit, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley
Nays: Malone, Engelken, Warren
Abstain: None
9. Open Public Hearing -Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Council to consider amending Chapter 106, by amending section 106-62, "Membership and Structure" of
Article II, "Administration", Division 2, "Boards and Commissions", Subdivision II. "Planning and Zoning
Commission", and Section 106-86, Subdivision III. "Board of Adjustment", of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte providing for two alternate members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave the summary and recommendation and answered Council's
questions.
Public Input -There were no citizens wishing to provide public input.
Staff recommends Council adopt the proposed amendments.
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The Public Hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m.
10. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 106, by amending
Section 106-62 and 106-86.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney Clazk Askins read: ORDINANCE 1501-DDD - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 106, BY AMENDING SECTION 106-62, "MEMEERSHII' AND STRUCTURE", OF ARTICLE
II. "ADMINISTRATION", DIVISION 2; "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS", SUBDIVISION II.
"PLANNING AND ZONING COMIVIISSION", AND SECTION 106-86, SUBDIVISION III. "BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE PROVIDING FOR
. TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; FINDING
COMPIIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN.EFFECTTVE DATE HEREOF. -
Motion was made by Councilmember Chuck Engelken to approve Ordinance .1501-DDD as presented by Mr.
Finan: Second by Councilmember Ebow. The motion carried. ~ -
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None •
Abstain: None
11. Council to consider approval or other action regazding an ordinance amending Section 10: Table 10-1
Development Ordinance Plat Fees.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney Clazk Askins read: ORDINANCE 1444-E - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 10.00, FEES AND CHARGES, OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1444;
ALTERING FEES FOR SITE PLANS, GENERAL PLANS, PRELIMINARY PLATS AND FINAL PLATS;
ADDING NEW FEES FOR AMENDING PLATS, REPEATS, VACATING PLATS, AND
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE VARIANCES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABII.ITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.. •
Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve Ordinance 1444-E as presented by Mr. Finan.
Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion cazried: - .
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None -
Abstain: None
12. Council to consider approval or other action of an ordinance establishing fees for construction plan review,
zoning permits and Appeal of the Enforcement Officer's Decision. •
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2656-A - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FEES FOR
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW, ZONING PERMITS, AND AN APPLICATION FEE FOR THE
APPEAL OF THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S DECISION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Ebow to approve Ordinance 2003-2656-A as presented by Mr. Finan.
Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
13. Councilmembers Engelken, Warren, and Ebow presented a report from the Audit Committee.
14. Council to consider approving or other action regazding an ordinance waiving construction fees.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2665 - AN ORDINANCE WANING CONSTRUCTION
FEES IMPOSED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ON IlVIPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY
CONVEYED TO CERTAIN NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND/OR CITY INITIATED PROGRAMS
WHICH PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Warren to approve Ordinance 2003-2665 as presented by Mr. Finan.
Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
15. Council to consider approving or other action regazding an ordinance to vacate, abandon and close a portion
of the alley in Block 12, Bayfront Addition, said ordinance to authorize abandonment of an existing 8"
sanitary sewer main within the alley to be closed and require re-plat of property.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2666 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING
AND CLOSING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 12,
BAYFRONT ADDITION TO LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ebow to approve Ordinance 2003-2666 as presented by Mr. Finan.
Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Wan en, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
16. Council to consider approval or other action regazding an ordinance appointing additional committee
members and approval of the Ad Hoc Code Recommendation Committee Ordinance.
Interim Planning Director Nick Finan gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2664-A - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING UP TO
FOUR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE AD HOC CODE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE PROVIDING A SEVERABII,TTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Griffiths to approve Ordinance 2003-2664-A appointing Mr. Holt -
Layperson, Mr. White move to General Contractor and Mr. Finch as HVAC. Second by Councilmember
Warren. The motion carried.
Note: This leaves two open positions for future approval, one Master Electrician and one Architect.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Meismer, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
17. Council to consider approval or other action regazding an ordinance appointing members to the Civil Service
Commission.
Mayor Norman Malone gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2667 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; PROVIDING A SEVEDRABILTTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made b~Councilmember Engelken to approve Ordinance 2003-2667 as presented by Mayor
Malone. Second by Councilmember Warren. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
18. Council to consider approval or other action regazding an ordinance authorizing Mayor to execute an
agreement between the City of La Porte and Harris County for the installation of a traffic signal, and
authorize the payment of $20,000 to the County, with $10,000 from the original budget and $10,000 from the
General Capital Improvement Fund Contingency.
Public Works Director Steve Gillett gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-2668 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND
HARRIS COUNTY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT UNDERWOOD
ROAD AND RUSTIC GATE; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00, TO FUND SAID
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve Ordinance 2003-2668 as presented by Mr. Gillett.
Second by Councilmember Ebow. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
19. Council to consider approval to grant authority to provide written notice of increase from 3% to 5% for
franchise fee to Time Warner Communications.
Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's
questions.
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Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2003-98-2260-A - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0.98-2260, "AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE GRANT OF ANON-EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P., SUCCESSOR TO TELE-VUE SYSTEMS, INC.",
SECTION 6, "PAYMENT TO THE CITY"; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ebow to approve Ordinance 2003-98-2260-A as presented b~Mayor
Malone. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths and Malone
Nays: Beasley
Abstain: None
20. Council to consider approval for the City Manager to proceed with this competition.
City Manager Debra Feazelle gave summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve proceeding with "The Best Managed Small Cities
in Texas" competition as presented by Ms. Feazelle. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion
carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Wan:en, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
21. Council to consider approval of Council Meeting dates for November 10, 2003 and December 8, 2003.
City Manager Debra Feazelle gave summary and recommendation and answered .Council's questions.
Motion was made bYCouncilmember Ebow to approve the requested dates for November and December
Council Meeting dates aspresented by Ms. Feazelle. Second by Councilmember Young. The motion
carried.
Ayes: Engelken, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: None
22. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Feazelle announced the Mayor and Council Dinner scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2003, at Reliant
Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Feazelle reminded Council of the La Porte Kick Off Rally for Red Ribbon Week scheduled for Monday,
October 27, 2003, at Dewalt Alternative School from 7:15 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.
Ms. Feazelle announced the Council Retreat is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, November 7-9, 2003.
Ms. Feazelle noted the exchange program with the City Manager from New Zealand was very successful.
Ms. Feazelle noted she received her 25-year plaque from the TCMA.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers Engelken, Ebow, Malone, Warren, Griffiths, Beasley, Young and Mosteit had comments.
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24. EXECUTIVE SESSION -PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW,
CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,
(CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY,
DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS,
DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING
EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
551-072 -Land Acquisition
Meet with City Manager, City Attorney to discuss land acquisition, exchange, lease or value of real property
Council retired to Executive Session at 9:33 p.m.
25. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION
26. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 9:58
p.m.
Respectfully submitte'd', ~
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
Passed and approved on this 27th day of October 2003
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RFOTTF,ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 27 2
Requested By: S. Gillett
Department: Public Works
Report: .XX Resolution: Ordinance:
Exhibits: Canada Road Progress Report
Exhibits:
Exhibits:
Appropriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item: N/A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The attached report outlines Canada Road Project milestones, and presents the progress to date.
Action Required by Council: None
Approved for City Council Agenda
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CANADA ROAD PROJECT
October 21, 2003 Update
1. Execute cost-sharing agreement with Hams County and transfer road (temporary) to Hams
County Road Log (Resolution and draft cost-sharing agreement delivered to Harris County).
County has indicated that it will not consider Agreement until ROW secured.
2. Secure eight parcels for ROW
• Letters to property owners (Complete)
• Solicit property donations as benefit to owner -tax and improvement
• Invite to group meeting (Complete)
• Indicate that if not donated, may impose paving assessment
Meeting held July 22°d with property owners. Further meetings held September 9~' and October
14~' with Real Estate agent representing property owners on zoning issues. Appraisal update
ordered on Parcel H (adjacent to Texaco -north end of project) to determine cost -may consider
buying this small parcel to complete northern ROW acquisition.
3. Secure agreements for relocation of two (2) pipelines and electrical facilities
• Negotiate agreement for cost sharing
• Establish costs -have pipeline engineer check estimates provided
• Consider competitive bidding of pipeline work
No progress to date -awaiting acquisition of ROW.
4. Identify total estimated costs
• Estimated cost currently $4.1 Million
• City share - $2.350 M (Current Budget $1.9 M - $450,000 deficit)
• County Share $1.75 M
Cost estimate still on track. Final costs will depend on method of ROW acquisition.
5. Identify Funding Source
• 'h cent sales tax/confirm compliance with new 4B legislation
• Other
Funds budgeted in FY 03-04 Utility CIP Fund for Utilities installation. The potential sale of
Certificates of Obligation under consideration for construction of Road and Drainage
Improvements.
6. Relocate pipelines and electrical facilities.
No progress to date.
7. Complete design of utilities, roadway and drainage, signalization of Fairmont Pkwy. (Roadway
design 90% complete).
Completion of design of roadway underway. Engineer is examining changes and additional costs
to start Project at Spencer, as well as breaking the Project into two parts. Will consider proposal
form Engineer to begin design of utilities at October 27`~ Council Meeting.
8. Bid and Construct Project
9. Questions from July 22°d Meeting with Property Owners.
• Mailbox access -staff will check with Post Office to change mail delivery to east side of
Canada to avoid residents having to cross 4-lane roadway.
• Property owners questioned whether regional detention was contemplated. The design uses
existing H Street ROW for roadway detention. The proposed detention encompasses all of H
Street on the east side of Canada, and a small portion of the west side. The proposed
detention could be expanded to include all of H Street on the west side of Canada to add a
portion of the adjacent property. Some additional detention would be needed to accommodate
all vacant property.
• Property donation procedures were explained by the City Attorney in detail.
• Potholes from construction activities of Harris County Flood Control were noted -the City
will keep up with repairs as needed, but would not repair major base failure until HCFCD
construction is completed.
• Initially, the Project Engineer stated that the design called for the project construction to begin
on the south end of the Project. Residents wanted construction to begin on north end,
especially the intersection of Canada and Spencer. Since that time, the Engineer has
determined that it would be advantageous to begin the Project on the North end.
10. City Council direction desired for Canada Road Project
• 90 days since property owner's meeting -only one property owner has donated ROW.
• No further progress has been made on ROW acquisition.
• Several alternatives aze available:
1. Continue waiting for donation of ROW, and place a hold on all construction.
2. Continue waiting for donation of ROW, and proceed with construction of northern
portion of Canada Road from Spencer to Cazlow.
3. Proceed with negotiated purchase/condemnation and fund property purchase from
budget.
4. Proceed with negotiated purchase/condemnation and fund property purchase from
budget, followed by assessment of property owners for all costs.
5. A combination of the alternatives.
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Date: November 11, 2003
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Place: City Hall Council
Chambers
Councilman James Warren has requested a
town hall meeting for District 4 residents.
Come share your ideas on how to improve our great city.
City officials will be available to address your questions.
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Fire Suppression Cost
Fiscal Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Actual 3% 3% 3% 3%
Fire Suppression
2004 Budget $1,651,363 $1,700,904 $1,751,931 $1,804,489 $1,858,624
C1P-Budget
Aerial - Syears at 20% of $750,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Fire Station 3 $325,000 - $125,000 $200,000 $125,000 $0 $0 $0
Old Fire Stn to EMS Stn. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Fire Training Classroom $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total CIP Budget $350,000 $275,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Debt Payment
2000 Issue Principal & Interest or 46% $140,228 $140,228 $140,228 $140,228 $140,228
5.4 Million Dollar Issue Fire Cost or 35% $83,963 $83,963 $83,963 $83,963 $83,963
Total Budget Contract Calculations $2,225,554 $2,200,095 $2,126,122 $2,178,680 $2,232,815
Assumptions
2004 debt Payment is 46% of the total principal and interest payment. Fire Cost 1,500,000/3/250,000
Fire Cost $1,900,000/$5,400,000 or 35%
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