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.
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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
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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
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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,
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Martha Gillett, TRMC
City Secretary
Passed and approved on this I Vh day of July 2005
Mayor Alton E.Porter
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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• 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
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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.
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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
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$ -
.------
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
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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
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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
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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.
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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
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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
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Houston Port Region
3101 Nasa Pkwy, Suite C
Seabrook, TX 77586
832.864.4020
fax 832-864-4023
www.allianceportregion.com
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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.
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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.