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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-27 Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing of La Porte City CouncilNUNUTESI REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLAARING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL June 27, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alton Porter at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Alton Porter, Council members Chuck Engelken, Tommy Moser, Barry Beasley, Mike Mosteit and Louis Rigby, Mike Clausen, Howard Ebow and Peter Griffiths Members of Council Absent: none Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Public Works Director Steve Gillett, Director of Planning Wayne Sabo, Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Emergency Services Coordinator Jeff Suggs, Special Services Superintendent Karen Beerman, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham, Police Chief Richard Reff and Parks and Parks Superintendent Bert Clark. Others Present: Sue Gail Kooken, Spero Pomonis, Bill Scott, Charlie Young, Barbara Norwine, Ken Schlather, Danny Strum, Robert Fisher, Yvonne Fisher, Jim Cummings, C.J. Templait, Terry Bunch, Britt Williams, Jon Brekke, Chanty Barber, Monica Gamer, Vanessa Garner, Rick Dietwilder, Barbara White, Judy Flores, Amin Narsi, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hammond, Carol Christian of the Houston Chronicle and other citizens. 2. Reverend Bobby Worsham of First Assembly of God was not able to attend the meeting. 3. Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS A. Sharon Nutt recognized Special Olympics Athletes 5. Consent Agenda A. Consider approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing held on June 13, 2005. B. Council to consider approval or other action regarding resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with borrowing proceeds. C. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $257,108.20 for the construction of the Project, and authorize $12,855.00 for contingency. D. Council to consider approval or other action regarding accepting Building Codes Appeals Board recommendation and pass the ordinance adopting the 2005 NEC with an implementation date of September 1, 2005. E. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing agreement with Andrews Kurth for bond counsel services. F. Council to consider approval or other action regarding City Manager to secure a Resolution for the submission of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant for further funding for the Victims Assistance Liaison position. City Council Regular and Public Hearitn eeting —June 27, 2005 • Page Motion was made by Council member Rigby to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Council member Mosteit. Motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Rigby, Clausen, Griffiths and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: Ebow, Clausen and Griffiths abstained from voting on item A. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA. Jim Cummings — 11806 North H. — Mr. Cummings informed Council he was not in favor of item 9. Sam Ford —11820 North H. — Mr. Ford is a representative of Chem Coast and informed Council he was in favor of item 9. Barbara Norwine — 202 S. Lobit — Ms. Norwine informed Council she was not in favor of item 9. Bill Scott —1802 Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Texas - Mr. Scott informed the Council he was not in favor of item 9 or item 10. Nazar Momin — 904 West Barbours Cut Blvd. — Mr. Momin advised he was against item 10. Spero Pomonis — 218 Bay Colony Drive — Mr. Pomonis advised he is not in favor of item 10. Charles young — 214 Reynolds Cut — Mr. Young advised Council he is not in favor of the truck stop item. 7. Public Hearing — Consider and take action recommendation for approval by Planning & Zoning of an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to add tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility triangle provisions of the ordinances. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. Review by Staff— Director of Planning and Community Development Wayne Sabo provided an overview on recommendation for approval by Planning and Zoning of an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to add tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility triangle provisions of the ordinances. Public Input — None Recommendation of Planning and Zoning — Unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended City Council consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to add tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility triangle provisions of the ordinances. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m. 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding Ordinance 1501-R5 Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 1501-R5- CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, PERTAINING TO TREE PRESERVATON, PROTECTIVE FENCING REQUIREMENTS, AND VISIBILTY TRIANGLES, BY ADDING SECTION 106-802, TREE REPLACEMENT; SECTION 106-803, PROTECTIVE FENCING; AND SECTION 106-904, VISIBILITY TRIANGLES MAKING CERTAIN City Council Regular and Public Hearinkeeting — June 27, 2005 Page FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Council member Griffiths to approve Ordinance 1501-R5 as presented by Mr. Sabo. Second by Council member Ebow. The motion was amended to include amendments as stated in the last paragraph of the letter (Exhibit C). The amendment was seconded by Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Rigby, Clausen, Griffiths and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: None 9. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance to rezone 2.08 acres of land at 11820 North "H" Street from R-1 to GC as requested by the applicant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. To overturn recommendation, it would require a % vote or 7 of 9 members. Director of Planning and Community Development Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL REQUESTED BY THE CHEM COAST, INC. LCATED AT 11820 NORTH H STREET, NEAR SENS ROAD, HEREIN DESCRIBED; 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 Council member Mosteit to deny the Planning and Zoning's recommendation. A Second by Council member Ebow. The motion carried and Ordinance 1501-IIII was approved. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Clausen, Griffiths and Mayor Porter Nays: Rigby Abstain: None 10. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to amend, change or modify conditions to allow truck stops in a Business Industrial (BI) zone. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. To overturn the recommendation would require a % vote or 7 of 9 members. Director of Planning and Community Development Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,SECTION 106-521 TABLE A, INDUSTRIAL USES, FOOTNOTES, ANS SECTION 106-522, TABLE B, INDUSTRIAL AREA REQUIREMENTS TO AMEND, CHANGE OR MODIFY TO PERMIT TRUCK STOPS IN A BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; 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 Council member Moser to overturn the Planning and Zoning's recommendation.. Second by Council member Ebow. The motion carried. Ordinance 1501-0000 was approved. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Rigby, Clausen and Mayor Porter City Council Regular and Public Hearinkeeting — June 27, 2005 • Page 4 Nays: Griffiths Abstain: None 11. Assistant City Manager John Joerns provided Mayor, Council and Staff with a report of the Legislative Update. In addition, he provided them with a handout and advised he would be sending them the report he received at the Legislative Update meeting 12. Administrative Reports 1. City Manager Debra Feazelle reminded council of the Coalition Task Force Meeting on June 28, 2005 at Community Center, Port of Houston Dinner on June 28, 2005, Town Hall Meeting on June 30, 2005 at La Porte Junior High, City Hall Offices will be closed for July 4`h Holiday and Town Hall Meeting on July 7, 2005 at Baker 6`h Grade Campus. 13. Council Comments Mosteit, Engelken, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow and Mayor Porter had comments. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551-087, 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) 551.074 — (PERSONNEL MATTERS) — CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION Council retired to Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. 15. There was no action taken during Executive Session Council returned to the table at 8:57 p.m. 16. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing was duly adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ! 0'a-V Martha Gillett, TRMC City Secretary Passed and approved on this I Vh day of July 2005 Mayor Alton E.Porter s 0 • 0 ri 0 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 11 2005 Requested By: S- Gillett Department: Rubl*c darks Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Hiutt-Zollar Presentation Exhibits: Budget Analysis Exhibits Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has been planning for the replacement of the Police facility for over five years. The Facility Analysis, dated 2001, projected the space needs and budget for the new facility. The proposed needs included existing and projected needs for a 20 year planning period. The February 2002 bond election included the approval of $7.7 million for this facility. The implementation of this Project was delayed due to the change in direction in regard to location. After an extensive search and evaluation, the current site was selected approximately one year ago, with acquisition in early 2005. The delay has resulted in increased costs, over and above the original budget. Additionally, the original goals for the facility have changed, with increases in space needs for growth, as well as the addition of an Emergency Operations Center. Finally, purchase of the land, not originally included in the budget, has increased costs. Increases in the price of construction and materials are well above the consumer price index for the average consumer. The average CIP for the past several years has averaged around 3% per year. These factors have resulted in increased costs for the facility, from an estimated $7.7M to $10.5M, excluding the land. The facility is on schedule for completion by April 2007. In order to meet this schedule, the city must begin the process of selecting a design/build contractor. To do so, the budget must be established. The Program Manager, Huitt-Zollars, has completed the first phase of the process by translating the Facility Analysis from a conceptual idea to a floor and site plan. Specification and contract documents are almost complete. The Request For Qualifications (RFQ), which is the prequalification process, should identify a budget range. It is suggested by the Program Manager that a range of $7M to $10.5M be used for this purpose. Potential sources of funding include the sale of CO's. The council presentation will include the attached slides, with a detailed explanation of the process and budget. Staff is seeking direction to proceed with the Project at the increased funding level, or return to the proposed floor plan and reduce the scope of the Project. Action Required by Council: Provide direction to staff. Approved for City Council Agenda �&6460 -S -D 5- Debra Feazelle, City Manager 6 Date Design -Build Project for City of La Porte's Police Department Building Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Design -Build Contracts for Facilities Governed by Texas State Statute 271.119 Step 1: Select Engineer/Architect — Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Step 2: Prepare/issue Request for Qualifications (RFQs) Step 3: Rank Order up to Five (5) RFQs Step 4: Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) Step 5: Evaluate and Rank Order Offerors Step 6: Negotiate with #1 Ranked Offeror (Best Value) Step 7: Finalize Negotiations and present to City Council Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Schedule Preparation of RFQ & RFP Phase I — Request for Qualifications ✓ Advertise for RFQs ✓ Receive RFQs ✓ Evaluate/Rank Order RFQs Phase II - Request for Proposals ✓ Issue RFPs to Top 5 ✓ Pre -Proposal Conference ✓ Receive Proposals Approved by City Council on April 11, 2005 July 17rd & 24t", 2005 August 2, 2005 NLT August 8, 2005 August 8, 2005 August 24, 2005 September 2, 2005 ✓ Evaluate Proposals September 5 - 89 2005 ✓ Negotiate with Selected D-B September 8 — 145 2005 ✓ Recommend Contract to City Council September 26, 2005 ✓ Complete Project April 2007 Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Project Budget COST COMPARISON FUNCTION 2001 PROGRAM ICURRENT Administration IS5, 320, 066 _$6, 006, 315 (29,079 sf @ $120.45 + 14,540 sf @ $125) 29,929 sf @ $133 16 + 15,177 sf @ $133.16) Total 43,619 sf Total 45,106 sf Detention $1, 337, 047 $1,265,173 (6,477 sf @ $206.43) (7,044 sf @ $179.61) EOC N/A $530,450 (2,500 sf @ $212.18) Added Spaces N/A 1 $179,766 (1,350 sf @ $133.16) Site Work $1,034,025 $750,000 Subtotal $7,691,138 $8,731,704 Contingency $769,114 $873,170 Subtotal $8,460,251 $9,604,874 Design Fee (5%) $423,013 $480,244 Subtotal $8, 883, 264 $10,085,118 Furniture Allowance $138,362 $403,405 TOTAL $9, 021,626 $10,488,523 With escalation estimated @ 3%/yr $10,772,293 till mid 2006 I BOA I{,b-f-VI1G1 J1 11 IV. 0 • Pool Summary Report - Admissions Revenues & Attendance Thru July 10, 2004 1 POOUMONTH TOTAL REVENUES DEPOSIT TOTAL ATTENDANCE Brookglen - May $ 102.00 109 Brookglen -June $ 752.25 797 Brookglen - (July 10) $ 183.00 200 Brookglen - August $ - 0 Brookglen Totals $ 1,037.25 1.106 Fairmont - May $ 62.00 73 Fairmont - June $ 519.00 667 Fairmont - (July 10) $ 150.00 175 Fairmont - August $ - 0 Fairmont Totals $ 731.00 915 Northwest - May $ 532.00 564 Northwest - June $ 4,054.55 4280 Northwest - July 10) $ 1,201.75 1374 Northwest - August $ - 0 Northwest Totals $ 5,788.30 6218 San Jacinto - May $ 270.09 - - 270 San Jacinto - June $ 2,506.40 2549 San Jacinto - July 10) $ 821.00 818 San Jacinto - August $ - 0 San Jacinto Totals $ 3,597.40 3637 Wave Pool - May $ 10,048.86 2390 Wave Pool -June $ 36,793.79 9565 Wave Pool -(July 10) $ 14,114.00 3691 Wave Pool - August $ - 0 Wave pool - September $ - 0 Wave Pool Totals $ 60,956.65 15646 TOTALS $ 72,110.60 27,522 C� CI Pool Summary Report -Admissions Revenues & Attendance Thru July 10, 2005 POOL/MONTH TOTAL REVENUES DEPOSIT TOTAL ATTENDANCE Brookglen - May $ 119.00 125 Brookglen - June $ 797.75 909 Brookglen - (July 10) $ 275.00 229 Brookglen -August $ - 0 Brookglen Totals $ 1,191.75 1263 Fairmont - May $ 85.00 72 Fairmont - June $ 937.30 989 Fairmont,- (July 10) $ 239.90 255 Fairmont - August $ - 0 Fairmont Totals $ 1,262.20 1316 Northwest - May $ 501.00 528 Northwest - June $ 5,440.00 5844 Northwest - (July 10) $ 1,309.00 1416 Northwest - August $ - 0 Northwest Totals $ 7,250.00 7788 San Jacinto -.May $ 551.95 621 San Jacinto - June $ 4,232.88 4887 San_ Jacinto__(July_ 10) _.. __ __,___ �„ $.. ..1.,076.00 _1217 San Jacinto - August $ - 0 San Jacinto Totals $ 5,860.83 6725 Wave Pool - May $ 11,072.15 2537 Wave Pool - June $ 55,289.94 14498 Wave Pool - (July 10) $ 14,610.70 4003 Wave Pool - August $ - 0 Wave pool - September $ - 0 Wave Pool Totals $ 80,972.79 21038 TOTALS $ 96,537.57 38,130 City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department Swimming Pool Report July 12, 2005 Overview The City of La Porte, with a population of approximately 34,000 people, operates six municipal swimming pools. Four of the pools are considered specialty pools, and two pools are traditional pools. The specialty pools are: 1) the Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool, 2) the Northwest Park zero depth pool, 3) the San Jacinto zero depth sprayground pool, and 4) the Recreation & Fitness Center heated lap pool. The two traditional pools are: Fairmont Pool and Brookglen Pool. The cost of operation and revenues generated for the RFC pool is embedded in the RFC operations and is not included in this report. The cost of operation for the five public pools for the 2004 swim season was $254,111, with revenues generated of $159,185 for a net operating loss of $94,926. This compares very favorably with the 2003 numbers, of 257,347 in expenditures, $142,814 in revenues, with a net operating loss of $114,533, an 18% reduction in operating loss for the year. This can be attributed primarily to the increase in Wave Pool admissions from $3 to $5 for non-residents. Even though the attendance was down due to more rainouts than in 2003, revenues from operations were up (see attached Summary of Operations, 2004). Survey Results Staff has conducted a survey (see attached survey) of eleven surrounding communities to determine several factors related to their swimming pool operations. Some pertinent information gleaned from the various cities is as follows: Prices for neighborhood pools and zero depth pools range from free (City of Houston) to $2.50 (Bellaire). • There are only two public wave pools in our area; La Porte and Mount Belvieu, with La Porte charging $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents ($1 for seniors), and Mt. Belvieu charging a flat $5 for everyone (up from $4.50 last year). • Except for the City of Houston, La Porte operates more public pools than any other area city surveyed. • 5 public pools for 34,000 citizens equates to 1 pool for every 6,800 citizens of La Porte, which is the lowest ratio of any city except Mt. Belvieu. • By comparison, Pasadena, with 125,000 citizens and 4 pools equates to 1 pool for every 31,250 citizens. Houston's ratio is 1 pool for every 60,000 citizens. Tactics for Increased Usage, La Porte Neighborhood Pools During the budget process last year, Council asked the Department to implement some new ideas to promote the two neighborhood parks, Fairmont and Brookglen. As shown on the attached memo, the City has implemented the following marketing strategies: U • Was scheduled to send flyers to elementary schools with information about the new water sports activates at the two pools. Instead staff went to Jennie Reid and Rizzuto Elementary Schools and gave information to students during their gym classes (staff could not present at College Park because they could not get permission from the P.E. coaches). • Staff contacted Day Care Centers in the area to promote the pools. • Staff attended Homeowner's Association meetings in Brookglen and Fairmont to provide information on events and to answer questions from homeowners. • Installed attractive signage at Fairmont Pool to attract sports users at the park, to the pool. Also installed signage at Brookglen Pool to give information about the pool to visitors. • Promote the pools using SunSpots in the Bayshore Sun • Implement the water sports activities at the two pools Memorial Day weekend and throughout the swim season • In addition, we have placed twenty orange Wave Pool floats at these two pools to encourage their use. • Staff has stepped up maintenance at the two pools to make the grounds more attractive. The preliminary numbers for the first two weeks of operation are enclosed (see attendance sheets through 10 June). Please keep in mind that there are additional factors such as rain days (or partial rain days) that affect attendance. Specific Information Regarding Pools La Porte pool hours of operation vary. The Wave Pool is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm, and Friday through Sunday from 11 to 6 pm to accommodate rentals. Northwest Pool has the same Monday — Thursday hours as the Wave Pool, and is open 1 hour later Friday — Sunday, and is also available for rentals. The San Jacinto Pool, and Fairmont Pool are open Tuesday — Sunday from 11 am — 6 pm. When staff met with the Brookglen Homeowner's Association, the homeowners asked to change Brookglen Pool hours to 1:00 pm — 7:00 pm to accommodate working parents. With the agreement of the lifeguard contractor, we were able to accomplish this. Fairmont Pool is utilized for swim lessons before and after regular pool hours, depending on the number of students enrolled. The City contracts lifeguards for the San Jacinto, Brookglen, and Fairmont Pools and for swim lessons at Fairmont Pool. The City hires its own guards for the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool because they are rented for private parties. Pool Managers at all pools are City of La Porte seasonal employees. Rentals of neighborhood pools are not practical at the contracted pools because of scheduling issues. This is the last year of our three-year • 0 contract with Belotte Enterprises. We plan to negotiate a new contract that will include rentals at San Jacinto Pool in addition to our rentals at NW and the Wave Pool. Some discussion has occurred regarding extending the hours of operation at San Jacinto Pool as well as Fairmont and Brookglen Pools. Assuming no additional chemical and maintenance costs, the cost of staffing for each additional hour is approximately $25 per hour at Fairmont and Brookglen Pools (one guard on duty, one on standby, and one Pool Manager), and approximately $36 per hour at San Jacinto Pool (two guards on duty, one standby, and one Pool Manager). For example, an additional two hours at Fairmont Pool would require an additional 50 paying customers in order to break even. There is very little chance of recouping costs for additional hours operated given those parameters; so any change in operating hours will almost certainly result in additional operating losses. The public is notified of swim season events, pricing, rental information, etc. through several avenues. The Parks & Recreation Department produces a Fun Times magazine that is sent to every home in La Porte in mid -May, that provides this information as well as other special events and recreational opportunities to residents of La Porte. This information is also included on the City's website. Special events, including swim season events, are also posted in the Sun Spots portion of the Bayshore Sun to allow for planning of those events. This year the City co -sponsored a Senior Day at the Wave Pool on May 1 gth for graduating seniors on the day before graduation. This first year event saw about 275-300 guests at the Wave Pool. The City also sponsors a Back to School Wave Pool party for Baker 6th Grade Campus. This is a get acquainted party because these kids have all attended separate schools and now will go to one school. Training for lifeguards and pool managers is conducted on a continuing basis throughout the swim season. Lifeguards receive 32 hours of training and are certified before employment by the City. All lifeguards and Pool Managers receive certification in CPR and First Aid, AED training as well as other specialized training (see attached memo from Jan Beard, dated June 2"d ). Grounds maintenance of pools and recreational areas are provided based on a 7-10 day schedule during the summer. Special attention is being given to Fairmont and Brookglen Pools (see attached pictures) as a part of our marketing outreach program. Pool rental fees are $125 per hour at the Wave Pool (minimum 2 hour rental) and $100 per 2 hours at NW Pool. The Wave Pool rental schedule is almost completely full for weekend rentals and we are still booking for weekday rentals. Northwest Pool has some weekend openings and we will continue to book them as they appear. As stated above, all our pools, except the Wave Pool and Northwest Park Pool, are closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance, and due to our ongoing contract for lifeguard services. This year, July 4th falls on a Monday. It was pointed out that because it was a Monday, the pool would be closed. Our contractor was contacted and has agreed to keep the neighborhood and San Jacinto pools open this year on July 4th so that patrons could attend. Summary and Recommendations Again, staff has begun to implement the marketing outreach program at Brookglen and Fairmont to try to enhance attendance at these neighborhood pools. Its effectiveness will probably not be ascertained until the end of the season. As stated above, we accomplished substantial gains in reducing our operating deficit in 2004 over 2003, primarily because of price increases at the Wave Pool for non-resident users. Additional reductions may be possible based on usage at all the pools, particularly the Wave Pool. The Wave Pool generates about 80% of our revenues and attendance overall, but a lot depends on the weather. If we have a very wet summer and a hurricane, for example, our revenue numbers may very well plummet, driving up the cost of operations substantially. Staff is committed to continuing the marketing outreach at our neighborhood pools, and continuing to work to provide the best service at the least cost for our citizens. Last year staff proposed new water features for Fairmont and Brookglen Parks. This concept would require closing and demolition of the two existing neighborhood pools and adding spraygrounds at the two parks. Cost of demolition and installation of the playgrounds would cost in the neighborhood of $120,000 each, but savings in operational costs would approach $25,000-30,000 per year per pool (this estimate is based on Baytown operational costs of approximately $8,500 per year). The cost of installation could be recouped in 4-5 years, with substantial future savings to be attained over time. Because staffing is not required for these water features, they can operate for a much longer period of the year. For example, the City of Baytown opened their sprayground on April 2"d and will operate, without staffing (except maintenance) until October 30th.and, with no fees for users. Staff would certainly be interested in discussing this option further. Other options include adding special equipment such as water slides, etc. to the Wave Pool, like Seabrook has done, or adjusting fee schedules at existing pools to generate additional revenue. Staff believes we are providing good, swimming pool quality and service to our citizens. We welcome comments, suggestions and concerns regarding our pool operations for the City of La Porte. r �SUb 4 - n Brookglen Pool May 27 20u- 9 Y south side of pool ewiea before openti Brookglen-fPool, north side of pool at May 27, 2005 ea before opening • r� lV r r >y 4 t dry POO mosiow e 1e 11 r -� -_ � j, . • �t .r '� + .� y , ,,,�y+ti ' 17 ,� � -. mow. 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' 4 i � >1 ' ' fc '•4 ' \ y , '• '�"�� ���. ;!w. ; rig*:.•: y. .,;,., Ni— i" =. •'. :Ea Hermann Park Sprayground 3une 6, 2005 3:20 in the afternoon, floating granite ball C REQ Agenda Date Requested: July Requested By: John Department: FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Surplus Properties -Tables A and B Exhibits: Map(s) Identifyine Property Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Workshop on Surplus City Properties Attached is a list of surplus city property that has previously been shared with City Council. (Plus one addition — Table B — ID #5) Table A Table A, with Council's approval, is ready to package for public bid. (Some additional surveying will be required for Tract ID #2 and #5) It is suggested that a minimum bid of the appraised value (or for ID #5a that purchase price) be considered. Also note that Tract ID #1 currently has no paved access and is adjacent to Lot 27-32, which has tax delinquent issues and underground storage tanks. According to our tax department the adjacent tracts do not generate and bidder interest because of the underground storage tanks. Council may want to consider removing this tract for now and try to generate more information/interest on the adjacent tracts and possible market as a group. Table B Table B is comprised of tracts that would best be marketed separately as part of an economic development package. Tract ID #4 will need to be resolved with other extenuating zoning/development issues. Tracts ID #1 and #5 have tax delinquent and title issues. Staff is looking at ways to resolve these and then bid the properties as a unit. Action Required by Council: Council to provide staff direction on the release/sale of surplus city property. Avoroved for City Council Agenda 10 Debra B. Feazelle, City Man r Date Surplus Prow_ 7/5/2005 Potential One -Time Revenues M# Descri t� $jag Date of AR rn sisal Appraised Value Amt. per sa• ft• Comments 1 Lots 1-16 Blk 1446 1.1478 Ac 2/20/2005 35,000 .70/sf Adjacent property is tax delinquent with UST's (has minor encroachment in alley) Near #10 Green 2 Fire Station #4/Sur lus 1.982 Ac 2/20/2005 77,716 .90/sf 1.92 Ac west of Fire Station #4 3 Dwire 0.2204 Ac 2/20/2005 13,500 1.40/sf Part of lawsuit settlement 4 Bay Colony 0.436 Ac 2/20/2005 15,000 .80/sf Former well site 5 4.53 Ac Fairmont PkWY. 4.53 Ac 2/20/2005 288,000 1.45/sf Former WWrP/Retaining area needed for 1.s. (.47 Ac) Was for PD Site 5a Reserve (Fmt. West 0.386 Ac 4/6/2001 30,000 2.34/sf (Purchase Price' 2/17/03 - $39,500) Was for PD Site 6 Lot on S. Shady Ln. 0.359 Ac 4/22/2005 17,000 1.10 Former well site. Subtotal W Description $jag Date of AP rWsal Appraised Value Amt• per a" Comments 1 Blocks 1132 &1149 11/11/2004 929,475 4.50/sf Tax delinquency and title issues 2 Bayfront Property 3.685 Ac 1/26/2004 550,000 3.27/sf Used actual purchase price/date-Bulkhead will add value Former Klein Retreat 3 lBayport Ind. District 80.972 Ac 8/14/2003 2,429,000 .69/sf Need to resolve He. Co. proposed use for detention Pro osed Landfill 4 Frontier Logistics 2.33 Ac 12/30/2004 170,775 75% 2.25/sf City's appraisal did not include "H" Street. Owner disagrees, will secure second appraisal. Street & Alleys) 5 LOtS 22-28, Blk 37 0.50 Ac — — — Delinquent taxes and liens > $25,000 - City owns 1-1/2 lots - consider packaging Subtotal Grand Total City of La Forge GIS Pool Summary Report - Admissions Revenues & Attendance Thru July 10, 2004 POOL/MONTH TOTAL REVENUES DEPOSIT TOTAL ATTENDANCE Brookglen - May $ 102.00 109 Brookglen - June $ 752.25 797 Brookglen - (July 10) $ 183.00 200 Brookglen - August $ - 0 Brookglen Totals $ 1,037.25 1106 Fairmont - May $ 62.00 73 Fairmont - June $ 519.00 667 Fairmont - (July 10) $ 150.00 175 Fairmont - August $ - 0 Fairmont Totals $ 731.00 915 Northwest - May $ 532.00 564 Northwest - June $ 4,054.55 4280 Northwest - (July 10) $ 1,201.75 1374 Northwest - August $ - 0 Northwest Totals $ 5,788.30 6218 San Jacinto - May $ 270.00 270 San Jacinto - June $ 2,506.40 2549 San Jacinto - (July 10) $ 821.00 818 _ _ _._ San Jacinto - August _....- --.--� -..- $ - .------ 0 San Jacinto Totals $ 3,597.40 3637 Wave Pool - May $ 10,048.86 2390 Wave Pool - June $ 36,793.79 9565 Wave Pool - (July 10) $ 14,114.00 3691 Wave Pool - August $ - 0 Wave pool - September $ - 0 Wave Pool Totals $ 60,956.65 15646 TOTALS $ 72,110.60 27,522 Pool Summary Report - Admissions Revenues & Attendance Thru July 10, 2005 IPOOUMONTH TOTAL REVENUES I DEPOSIT TOTAL ATTENDANCE Brookglen - May $ 119.00 125 Brookglen - June $ 797.75 909 Brookglen - (July 10) $ 275.00 229 Brookglen - August $ - 0 Brookglen Totals $ 1,191.75 1263 Fairmont - May $ 85.00 72 Fairmont - June $ 937.30 989 Fairmont - (July 10) $ 239.90 255 Fairmont -August $ - 0 Fairmont Totals $ 1,262.20 1316 Northwest - May $ 501.00 528 Northwest - June $ 5,440.00 5844 Northwest - July 10 $ 1,309.00 1416 Northwest - August $ - 0 Northwest Totals $ 7,250.00 7788 San Jacinto - May. _. $ 551.95 621 San Jacinto - June $ 4,232.88 4887 San Jacinto - Jul 10 _ ._ _ $-. 1,076.00 _ . - 1217 San Jacinto - August $ - 0 San Jacinto Totals $ 5,860.83 6725 Wave Pool - May $ 11,072.15 2537 Wave Pool - June $ 55,289.94 14498 Wave Pool - (Jul 10) $ 14,610.70 4003 Wave Pool - August $ - 0 Wave pool - September $ - 0 Wave Pool Totals $ 80,972.79 21038 TOTALS $ 96,537.57 38,130 Page 1 of 2 ��'1:1►:i�;l'(1`;111.,-1:[l:";l• 1:11iij.l:151G::i1:1.*1.,0; fc.Caal':'•i171':-CIIc Local Sales and Use Tax New Payment Detail Search Allocation Payment Detail City of La Porte Authority Code: 2101099 Allocation Period: Jul 2005 Jun 2005 May 2005 Apr 2005 Total Collections: 278,695.05 204,542.37 335,327.16 214,910.89 Prior Prd Collections: 6,401.26 -31,392.57 7,701.64 5,078.90 Current Prd Collections: 221,571.49 234,866.56 335,186.26 208,988.89 Future Prd Collections: 110.47 975.39 5,979.49 196.28 Audit Collections: 50,606.93 90.40 -13,549.14 625.04 Unidentified: 4.90 2.59 8.91 21.78 Service Fee: 5,573.90 4,090.85 6,706.54 4,298.22 Current Retained: 5,462.42 4,009.03 6,572.41 4,212.25 Prior Retained: 4,009.03 6,572.41 4,212.25 4,452.31 Net Payment 271.,667.76 203,014.90 326,260.46 210,852.73 Allocation Period: Mar 2005 Feb 2005 Jan 2005 Dec 2004 Total Collections: 227,158.81 341,074.42 244,076.68 232,654.13 Prior Prd Collections: 21,626.18 9,457.73 6,932.64 6,123.40 Current Prd Collections: 207,903.70 324,549.92 233,066.03 223,418.44 Future Prd Collections: 395.20 12.35 3,369.00 17.48 Audit Collections: -2,773.99 7,050.54 705.96 2,923.24 Unidentified: 7.72 3.88 3.05 171.57 Service Fee: 4,543.18 6,821.49 4,881.53 4,653.08 Current Retained: 4,452.31 6,685.06 4,783.90 4,560.02 Prior Retained: 6,685.06 4,783.90 4,560.02 8,333.73 Net Payment 224,848.38 332,351.77 238,971.27 231,774.76 Allocation Period: Nov 2004 Oct 2004 Sep 2004 Aug 2004 Total Collections: 425,190.46 220,580.08 220,860.27 304,416.64 Prior Prd Collections: -16,694.50 76.42 9,358.35 7,502.21 Current Prd Collections: 316,223.75 214,722.82 211,165.61 280,129.94 Future Prd Collections: 4,159.37 15.60 730.65 2,610.95 Audit Collections: 121,389.07 5,666.07 -566.12 14,134.25 Unidentified: 112.77 99.17 171.78 39.29 http://ecpa.cpa.state.tx.us/allocationlAllocDetai]Results jspjsessionid=0000g5viMvUn9Boq... 7/7/2005 Page 2 of 2 Service Fee: 8,503.81 4,411.60 4,417.21 6,088.33 Current Retained: 8,333.73 4,323.37 4,328.86 5,966.57 Prior Retained: 4,323.37 4,328.86 5,966.57 4,353.29 Net Payment 412,676.29 216,173.97 218,080.77 296,715.03 Allocation Period: Jul 2004 Jun 2004 May 2004 Apr 2004 Total Collections: 222,106.55 259,498.63 332,596.42 180,762.34 Prior Prd Collections: 3,455.31 18,599.34 21,497.04 3,616.22 Current Prd Collections: 217,861.35 237,309.92 299,324.92 176,070.01 Future Prd Collections: 537.30 582.96 1,608.23 0.75 Audit Collections: 39.62 2,976.39 9,939.26 1,047.55 Unidentified: 212.97 30.02 226.97 27.81 Service Fee: 4,442.13 5,189.97 6,651.93 3,615.25 Current Retained: 4,353.29 5,086.17 6,518.89 3,542.94 Prior Retained: 5,086.17 6,518.89 3,542.94 3,681.69 Net Payment 218,397.30 255,741.38 322,968.54 177,285.84 Allocation Period: Mar 2004 Feb 2004 Jan 2004 Dec 2003 Total Collections: 187,841.40 306,129.38 195,919.30 201,913.40 Prior Prd Collections: 8,130.81 21,077.51 5,442.84 -20,454.30 Current Prd Collections: 177,260.40 277,045.27 183,133.45 204,442.19 Future Prd Collections: 1,633.51 981.26 346.66 1,879.33 Audit Collections: 740.34 6,725.91 6,542.72 15,991.06 Unidentified: 76.34 299.43 453.63 55.12 Service Fee: 3,756.83 6,122.59 3,918.39 4,038.27 Current Retained: 3,681.69 6,000.14 3,840.02 3,957.50 Prior Retained: 6,000.14 3,840.02 3,957.50 5,155.63 Net Payment 186,403.02 297,846.67 192,118.39 199,073.26 Allocation Period: Nov 2003 Oct 2003 Sep 2003 Aug 2003 Total Collections: 263,042.58 211,804.35 240,962.67 236,189.40 Prior Prd Collections: -1,296.57 5,085.61 1,941.71 4,349.94 Current Prd Collections: 263,511.55 204,796.61 210,794.02 267,833.91 Future Prd Collections: 3,558.22 627.21 712.33 111.94 Audit Collections: -2,827.51 1,621.83 26,562.45 -36,187.17 Unidentified: 96.89 -326.91 952.16 81.78 Service Fee: 5,260.85 4,236.09 4,819.25 4,723.79 Current Retained: 5,155.63 4,151.37 4,722.87 4,629.31 Prior Retained: 4,151.37 4,722.87 4,629.31 4,279.15 Net Payment 256,777.47 208,139.76 236,049.86 231,115.45 Carole Keeton Strayhorn Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Window on State Government Contact Us Privacy and Security Policy_ http://ecpa.cpa.state.tx.us/allocationlAllocDetailResults.j sp; jsessionid=0000g5viMvUn9Boq... 7/7/2005 �l DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV SALES TAX COLLECTIONS BY FISCAL YEAR, WITH CUMULATIVE PERCENTAGES FY - Amount Cumulative Increase ove Prior Year - Amount Cumulative Increase ove Prior Year - Amount Cumulative Increase ove Prior Year - Amount Cumulative Increase ove Prior Year 141,499 7.685/6 -6.79% 132,716 6.65% -6.2107o 154,517 16.43% - 121,785 14.28% -5.75% 128,079 13.07% 5.17% 159,314 24.39% - 223,348 26.40% 6.89% 198,564 23.02% -11.10% 221,568 11.58% - 140,096 34.00% -1.82% 124,269 29.24% -11.30% 149,899 20.62% - 122,575 40.65% 2.12% 118,191 35.17% -3.58% 140,568 18.93% - 174,071 50.09% -16.71% 215,312 45.96% 23.69% 217,507 1.02% - 155,598 58.54% 19.45% 170,494 54.50% 9.57% 135,343 -20.62% - 142,890 66.29% 13.60% 145,598 61.80% 1.90% 181,112 24.39% - 154,077 74.65% -26.66% 197,810 71.71% 28.38% - - 157,367 83.18% -11.99% 145,387 78.99% -7.61% 138,760 90.71% -1.14% 144,116 86.21% 3.86% 171,185 100.00% 6.14% 275,118 100.00% 60.71 % TOTAL; 1,843,251 % 0 over PY -3.41 % 1,995,654 % & over PY 8.27% 1,359,828 % & over PY Avg % Inc -1.89% Avg % Inc 7. 79% Avg % Inc 12.09% 7n105 2:12 PM • • DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV SALES TAX COLLECTIONS BY FISCAL YEAR, WITH CUMULATIVE PERCENTAGES FY 94-95 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 95-96 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 96-97 Amount Cumulative Increase ovej Prior Year FY 97-98 Amount Cumulative Increase over Prior Year 77,880 5.65% -12.83% 88,170 6.23% 13. 1% 143,030 9.98% 62.220/. 92,747 5.75% -35.16% 99,063 12.83% 1.75% 105,256 13.67% 6.25% 81,304 15.66% -22.76% 82,230 10.85% . 1.14% 173,022 25.37% 9.66% 153,814 24.54% -11.10% 152,409 26.29% -0.91% 166,409 21.17% 9.19% 86,395 31.63% 15.12% 130,928 33.79% 51.55% 103,602 33.52% -20.87% 102,578 27.53% -0.99% 93,544 38.41% 8.19% 128,972 42.90% 37.87% 82,351 39.27% -36.15% 128,823 35.52% 56.43% 143,999 48.85% 0.01% 144,850 53.14% 0.59% 151,950 49.87% 4.90% 182,456 46.84% 20.08% 120,096 57.56% 57.06% 108,141 60.78% -9.95% 106,375 57.30% -1.63% 116,038 54.04% 9.08% 114,730 65.87% 30.24% 83,945 66.71% -26.83% 105,205 64.64% 25.33% 126,874 61.90% 20.60% 143,619 76.29% 3.75% 139,536 76.58% -2.84% 145,919 74.82% 4.57% 175,690 72.80% 20.40% 98,188 83.40% 26.83% 118:039 84.92% 20.22% 108,789 82.41% -7.84% 125,777 80.60% 15.62% 112,979 91.59% 12.34% 91,605 91.39% -18.92% 93,465 88.93% 2.03% 114,798 87.72% 22.82% 115,975 100.00% -9.81% 121,838 100.00% 5.06% 158,563 100.00% 30.14% 198,008 100.00% 24.88% TOTAL; 1,379,490 % A over PY DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Avg % Inc 9.52% 1,415,094 % A over PY 11.86% Avg % Inc 2.58% 1,432,962 % A over PY 5.42% Avg % Inc 1.26% 1,612,428 % A over PY 12.52% 3.25% Avg % Inc 13.67% FY 98-99 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 99-00 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 2000-01 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 2001-02 Amount Cumulative Increase over Prior Year 107,458 6.72% 1T860/6 149,962 8.33% 39.55% 110,030 5.76% -26.63% 151,814 7.96% 37.98% 126,758 14.64% 54.15% 75,202 12.51% -40.67% 159,426 14.10% 112.00% 129,213 14.73% -18.95% 210,388 27.78% 26.43% 191,215 23.13% -9.11% 189,075 23.99% -1.12% 208,945 25.68% 10.51% 115,088 34.98% 12.20% 141,388 30.99% 22.85% 119,287 30.24% -15.63% 142,690 33.15% 19.62% 110,471 41.88% -14.25% 161,284 39.94% 46.00% 145,151 37.83% .-10.00% 120,027 39.44% -17.31% 188,126 53.64% 3.11% 224,080 52.39% 19.11% 197,240 48.15% -11.98% 208,994 50.40% 5.96% 121,768 61.25% 4.94% 113,037 58.67% -7.17% 132,796 55.10% 17.48% 130,261 57.22% -1.91% 93,296 67.08% -26.47% 106,265 64.58% 13.90% 152,536 63.08% 43.54% 125,781 63.81% -17.54% 181,190 78.40% 3.13% 173,334 74.20% -4.34% 205,076 73.82% 18.31% 210,095 74.82% 2.45% 100,969 84.71% -19.72% 125,961 81.20% 24.75% 140,057 81.14% 11.19% 178,799 84.19% 27.66% 107,730 91.44% -6.16% 143,939 89.20% 33.61% 161,256 89.58% 12.03% 140,353 91.55% -12.96% 136,924 100.00% -30.85% 194,440 100.00% 42.01% 199,065 100.00% 2.38% 161,288 100.00% -18.98% TOTAL. 1,600,166 % A over PY Avg % Inc -0.76% 1,800,107 % 0 over PY 1.86% Avg % Inc 12.49% 1,910,997 % A over PY 15.04% Avg % Inc 6.16% 1,908,261 % A over PY -0.14% 12.63% Avg % Inc 1.38% 7/7/05 2:12 PM • • .i DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV SALES TAX COLLECTIONS BY FISCAL YEAR, WITH CUMULATIVE PERCENTAGES FY Amount 86-87 CumulativePrior Increase ove Year Amount - Cumulativ ncrease ove Prior Year Amount - Cumulative Increase ove Prior Year Amount - Cumulative Increase over Prior Year 40,932 6.130/. 48,179 6.05% 17.70% 57,242 6.20% 18.81% 71,601 7.06% 25.08% 39,558 12.06% 47,868 12.06% 21.01% 56,274 12.29% 17.56% 71,638 14.13% 27.30% 89,132 25.41% 97,123 24.26% 8.97% 90,955 22.13% -6.35% 111,289 25.11% 22.36% 39,522 31.33% 35,825 28.76% -9.35% 60,656 28.70% 69.31% 58,279 30.86% -3.92% 34,349 36.47% 46,797 34.63% 36.24% 55,496 34.70% 18.59% 72,418 38.00% 30.49% 70,955 47.10% 94,636 46.52% 33.37% 101,294 45.66% 7.04% 107,282 48.59% 5.91% 43,824 53.66% 67,416 54.99% 53.83% 66,924 52.91% -0.73% 68,644 55.36% 2.57% 42,685 60.06% 59,407 62.45% 39.18% 67,308 60.19% 13.30% 69,214 62.19% 2.83% 81,001 72.19% 93,134 74.14% 14.98% 115,826 72.73% 24.36% 114,849 73.52% -0.84% 39,922 78.17% 56,717 81.26% 42.07% 68,797 80.17% 21.30% 77,999 81.21% 13.38% 42,955 84.61% 56,407 88.35% 31.32% 74,420 88.23% 31:93% 90,726 90.16% 21.91% 102,779 100.00% 1 92,786 100.00% -9.72% 108,752 100.00% 17.21% 99,697 100.00% TOTAL; 667,614 DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV 796,295 % A over PY Avg % Inc 19.27% 923,944 % A over PY 23.30% Avg % Inc 16.03% 1,013,636 % A over PY 9.71% 19.36% Avg % Inc 11.56% Ify 9U-91 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 91-92 Amount Cumulative Increase ovei Prior Year FY 92-93 Amount Cumulative Increase ovej Prior Year FY 93-94 Amount Cumulative Increase over Prior Year 77,657 6.450/o 8.46% 102,726 10.59% 32.280/o 87,463 7.21% -14.86% 89,338 7.09% 2.14% 79,194 13.02% 10.55% 81,280 18.97% 2.63% 66,565 12.70% -18.10% 97,362 14.82% 46.27% 134,875 24.22% 21.19% 136,538 33.05% 1.23% 156,852 25.64% 14.88% 157,784 27.35% 0.59% 69,596 30.00% 19.42% 65,212 39.78% -6.30% 80,435 32.27% 23.34% 75,049 33.31% -6.70% 97,394 38.08% 34.49% 121,212 52.28% 24.46% 77,730 38.68% -35.87% 86,462 40.17% 11.23% 114,668 47.60% 6.88% 122,171 64.87% 6.54% 128,303 49.26% 5.02% 143,991 51.60% 12.23% 76,684 53.97% 11.71% 108,103 76.02% 40.97% 73,439 55.32% -32.07% 76,463 57.68% 4.12% 88,268 61.30% 27.53% 112,840 87.66% 27.84% 90,688 62.80% -19.63% 88,090 64.67% -2.86% 118,489 71.14% 3.17% 119,632 99.99% 0.96% 138,055 74.19% 15.40% 138,428 75.66% 0.27% 82,644 78.00% 5.96% 0 99.99% -100.00% 62,056 79.30% 77,416 81.81% 24.75% 105,297 86.74% 16.06% 0 99.99% -100.00% 88,218 86.58% 100,572 89.79% 14.00% 159,711 100.00% 60.20% 84 100.00% -99.95% 162,737 100.00% 128,596 100.00% -20.98% TOTAL; 1,204,477 % 0 over PY 18.83% 969,798 % A over PY -19.48% 1,212,541 % A over PY 25.03% 1,259,551 % A over PY 3.88% Avg % Inc 18.80% Avg % Lrc -14.11 % Avg % Inc -6.88% Avg % Inc 7.09% 7/7/05 2:12 PM L� • Epic Art - Fact Sheet Epic Art refers to "larger than life" images applied to surfaces we will refer to as canvasses. These canvasses may be structures already built such as the side of an office or warehouse building. They may include a facade built specially for that purpose placed on a slight hill as a visual barrier. Any large surface could be considered as a candidate for epic art. We envision the art applied in our Historical District to be authentic and historic in nature. For example, along 225 and Battleground Road, images of the men as they head toward San Jacinto would be appropriate. In addition, Beltway 8 going south, images may begin to depict other "Veteran Images" consistent with the Veterans Museum. Along the path to Space Center Houston you might see early Space Flight capsules and images of the crews. All art designed to give the visitor the impression that they are in a defined space with a plan and a purpose or a museum without walls. Epic Art around the globe: Shell refinery in Pernis France has tanks that have been painted with designs that use the Shell colors. This effort was initiated after the community made mention of the fact that the tanks were not estethically pleasing. Central Park was just visited by 750 "gates" of steel and orange fabric that were place over walkways along the parks walkway. This exhibition was for 20 plus days and brought 8.5 million additional visitors to the park. In Paris, France, large format photographs of children from around the world are being placed in gallery arrangements in public spaces. Called Crossing Destinies, the photojournalism is hauntingly beautiful and rich. Observers feel inspired and uplifted by the spectacle. Epic Art as applied to industrial tanks: Material: This is a special 3M vinyl adhesive material that will not fade inside 5 years. Does the product in the tank make a difference? No. This can be applied to any surface regardless of product stored inside. Turnaround time: Takes 5 people about 2 days to apply. Larger tanks (near 1-610) are 3 days. Application process: Applied as long strip of "wall paper' from the top to the bottom. Security issues: Independent contractors will work with property managers to maintain integrity of the image. Physical Integrity of the image: This will be guaranteed for 5 years by the vendor selected. Cost. We estimate $35,000 per tank. Lighting is not included. Special 140' long x 65' wide x 20' high earthen berm with encased mural (15' high x 120' long) is $75,000 each. Funding sources: The Alliance has a grant writer who will organize this effort. The Alliance will take responsibility for leading this effort. Project Stars - Fact Sheet Project Stars was initiated by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region - Quality of Life Taskforce. The elements that comprise Project Stars are comprehensive in nature promoting the historical assets of our region with a long-term goal of developing our region as a world -class historical destination. Goals for 2005 have been developed that support the initial tasks of improving the image of our area both internally and externally. Goals for 2005 2005 in 2005 This is a comprehensive tree planting effort involving every city and community that is part of The Alliance. Collectively, we will plant 2005 trees in the year 2005. Why? Trees can make an immediate impact on the image of our area. Each community will determine the location where the trees will be planted. Participants might be community groups, school groups or scout troops. A noon celebration will be planned and will take place at a central location with all communities celebrating together. Final date will be determined in several weeks- possible dates are October 22 and November 5. Cost is estimated to be $142,000 including food. Mike Iserman is planning this effort as well as investigating funding sources. Contact information below. Corridor Standards Our region can be defined by a number of elements. We envision that once a visitor drives into the region that it will be clear visually that he has entered a space with purpose and that has historical significance. This can be accomplished in a number of ways including, structural elements, signage, art images, and use of landscaping elements consistent throughout the region. Tim Tiejens is leading this effort. Contact information below. Epic Art Epic Art refers to "larger than life" images applied to surfaces we will refer to as canvasses. These canvasses may be structures already built such as the side of an office or warehouse building. They may include a fagade built especially for that purpose placed on a slight hill as a visual barrier. Any large surface could be considered as a candidate for epic art. We envision the art applied in our Historical District to be authentic and historic in nature. For example, along 225 and Battleground Road images of the men as they headed toward San Jacinto would be appropriate. In addition, Beltway 8 going south images may begin to depict other "Veteran Images" consistent with the Veterans Museum. Along the path to Space Center Houston you might see early Space Flight capsules and images of the crews. All art designed to give the visitor the impression that they are in a defined space with a plan and a purpose... or a Museum Without Walls. ;+ • 0 Page 2 Project Stars — Fact Sheet Inventory Our regional inventory process continues with the help of John DeBissonet from Harris County. He will be plotting all of the parks and Master Plans of member communities. This information will be shared with all elected officials, chambers and economic development groups. The information will be critical as our leaders "sell' the assets of the region. This is an ongoing project and our goal is to be completed by years end. Contact Information: Gina Manlove (Quality of Life Taskforce Leader) John Manlove Marketing & Communications 281-487-6767 gmanlove@johnmanlove.com Tim Tiejens (Corridor Standards) City of Pasadena 713-475-5543 ftiejens@ci.pasadena.tx.us Mike Iserman (2005 in 2005) City of Pasadena 281-480-6430 miserman@ci.pasadena.tx.us Gary Foreman (Epic Art) Native Sun Productions 219-477-3740 glf.frontier@att.net 01 WELCOME Wayne Oquin NCACC INVOCATION ' Carolyn Robinson Timothy Project:Youth v Mentoring Youth PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jim Gilbert - Woodforest National Bank a INTRODUCTION OF YIPS & Wayne Oquin NEW MEMBERS o ANNOUNCEMENTS Wayne Oquin STUDENT & TEACHER RECOGNITION Stephanie Schraeder Channelview ISD - C PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Wayne Oquin PROGRAM Jimmy Burke; Jan Lawler, Gina Manlove - CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 8 , . Happy Mother's Day May 9 12:00 PM North Channel Coalition Golf Tournament @ Texaco Country Club May 10 8:00 AM . •Ambassadofs Meeting @ Wendel D. Ley YMCA .May 17 11:30 AM Board of Directors @ EHRMC - May 14 11:00 AM NS Rotary Catfish fry & to 3.,00 PM Crawfish Boil @ Rotary Pavillion May 14 12:00 PM Timothy Project5thAnnual Kick -Off to 3:00 PM @ Christian Tabernacle at 13334 Wallisville Rd. . May 24 11:30 AM' Foundation Board Meeting @ Chamber office DOOR PRIZESAND'DONORS May 30 Memorial Day 1. 8 Tickets to Cinema at San JacintvMall, courtesy Chamber office closed of 'Houston Community Newspapers. 2. A$50.00Applebee's Gift Certificate, courtesy of June 3 11:30AM Monthly Luncheon . Arkema Inc. Speaker: Cappy Szabo, 5. A$50.00 Pizzini's Gift Certificate, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center courtesy I.of Lyondell Chemical Co. - Student and Educator Awards Sponsor 4. A $50.00 Johnny.,Carino's Gift Certificate, 'c6Urtesy of - United Credit Union Lyondell Chemical Co. b. A Magnavox DVD/CD Player, courtesy of Brian Wilhelm's Student and Educator Lunch Sponsor State Farm Insurance. Slncnmh Insurance Avencv. Inc` r C1 a. O ' I f e r • � s o 1 t e J- Month/y Luncheon May 6; '2005 - P O ■ LV . 9 of COS o a n Speakers: The Economic Alliance of the Houston Port'Region - Jimmy Burke, Jan Lawry, Gina Manlove- . P ► • i Economic Alliance Houston Port Region 3101 Nasa Pkwy, Suite C Seabrook, TX 77586 832.864.4020 fax 832-864-4023 www.allianceportregion.com i( Sheldon / �I iNorth Shore II • �- -- -- /� ILI • Jacinto Hou540n `� Galena •Park;., JL Pasadena = l • Deer Park • I • le Pow Morgans II South Houston II Point i e Galveston • Bay • Ellington Shoreaves -�- B -- South Belt r Pearland Seabrook A Gateway For a Strong Region Today Centrally located on the Gulf Coast, The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is a strategic gateway for cargo originating in or destined for the U.S. West and Midwest. If transporting by land, the region's extensive network of highways and interstates provide direct access to markets in the Southeast, Northeast and the Midwest. Approximately half of all U.S. freight destinations are within one day's drive. Ample rail connections allow shippers to economically transport their cargo to inland points. If shipping by way of the water, the Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. Over 7,000 vessel calls are reported and roughly 170 million tons of cargo move through the Port of Houston each year. The Houston Airport System is the fourth largest in the U.S and sixth largest in the world, handling more than 40 million passengers annually. The greater Houston area is one of the most affordable places enjoying a lifestyle with an approximate five percent lower cost of living than the national average. It offers many diverse and affordable attractions, including the San Jacinto Monument and Battleground in the heart of the Houston Port Region, the site of the battle that gave Texas it's independence. The greater Houston area is home to professional athletic franchises, museums and professional theaters, including more downtown theatre district seats than any area outside of Broadway. As you can see, the communities of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region offer the best of all worlds, thriving with Economies in Motion! Economic"Alliance Houston Port Region A Strong Economic Alliance The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region cultivates, monitors and markets a vibrant regional economy in collaboration with fourteen communities surrounding the 25-mile Houston Ship Channel, home to the world's most influential energy corridor . and nation's second largest trade port. The Alliance applies a region -wide approach to creating jobs, developing new business, and enhancing quality of life. Established in 1985, the Alliance (formerly known as SEED), builds on its 20-year 'lil�i rrii success in promoting economic development to attract and retain new and important business, expand and diversify the economic base, monitor economic trends, and address issues that impact business or quality of life environment. The Alliance is managed by a representative Board of Directors, leaders committed to promoting the commercial and residential success of communities in the port region. Directors undertake projects, studies, and long-term tasks to enhance the economic environment. The Alliance staff and board works aggressively, yet confidentially to help companies secure tax assistance and incentives from cities and counties, to find appropriate site locations, and ensure infrastructure arrangements. The Alliance communities include Galena Park, Channelview, Sheldon, North Shore and Jacinto City (north of the Houston Ship Channel) and Seabrook, Deer Park, La Porte, Pasadena, Pearland, South Belt -Ellington, and South Houston (south of the Houston Ship Channel). The Alliance features close partnerships with Harris County and the Port of Houston, as well as ten area chambers of commerce, business and industry, educational institutions and economic development organizations, such as the Texas Economic Development Office, the Greater Houston Partnership, Bay Area Houston Partnership, and Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation. Channelview Deer Park Galena Park Jacinto City Morgan's Point South Belt Ellington Seabrook Sheldon South Houston North Shore La Porte Pasadena Pearland Shoreacres A Strong Regional Workforce The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region attracts business with an advantageous tax structure, a legislative and regulatory climate conducive to economic activity, including incentive, finance, and business assistance programs. Additionally, low occupancy and construction costs, and adequate space in which to expand is a draw to this area. Compared to other major cities, cost of living is 5.7 percent below the national average. Possessing a workforce of well over one million and having the lowest median age (32.3) of the nation's major metro areas, the Houston Port Region is less susceptible to a shortage of entry-level workers than most regions. Providing an ongoing pipeline of skilled workers are more than 40 colleges, universities and institutes in the greater Houston area. Harris County has 35 "Exemplary" schools, more than any other county in the state and area students consistently score higher on verbal and math SAT scores compared to national and state averages. As the balance of the world economy changes, The Alliance builds awareness of economic trends and impacts. The Alliance comprehensively assesses the Houston Ship Channel petrochemical manufacturing industry, the foundation of the region's economy. For 75 years these industrial complexes fueled the Houston economy, the Texas economy, the nation and, indeed, the world economy. In collaboration with East Harris County Manufacturers (EHCMA) and San Jacinto Community College, The Alliance addresses long-term availability of skilled labor and infrastructure capability as major factors of economic vitality for the region's industrial base. The Alliance advocates diversification of the economy. Working with the Port of Houston, The Alliance focuses on tourism as cruise ships bring tourists hungry for on -shore activities. 4 A Strong Unified Voice The Alliance realizes that when organized together, its members can more effectively market and grow a vibrant economy through the strengths of fourteen communities and ten chambers of commerce. Together, The Alliance acts as one strong voice to compete for jobs, enhance the image, and highlight unique assets of the multi- community region. The Alliance addresses issues, needs and challenges of the region, such as development of a Trauma Center and legislation reform. The Alliance has begun partnering with San Jacinto College's and University of Houston's Small Business Development Center to support small businesses through recognition and education programs and training workshops. Building on experiences from a 20-year involvement in economic development and now the newly strengthened Economic Alliance, the Houston Port Region southeast communities will not only gain from a regional focus on economic vitality, but also a united voice representing its nearly one million citizens and employees. A Strong Partnership For the Future The goal of The Alliance is to bring together Partners of Strength in collaborative arrangements that leverage resources and deliver a more comprehensive economic development plan. The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region receives financial support from Harris County, the Port of Houston and local governments. It also secures active participation and membership of chamber of commerce leaders, key community, industrial, academic and economic development leaders. These alliances leverage resources and secure assistance to address strategic economic development initiatives for Alliance southeast communities. Contacting The Alliance There are several ways you can reach The Alliance: check out the web site at www.allianceportregion.com; call 832.864.4020 (fax 832.864.4023); or write Jan Lawler, President/CEO at The Alliance office, 3101 Nasa Parkway, Suite C, Seabrook, TX 77586.