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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-13 Budget Workshop Meetings of La Porte Ctiy CouncilEXHIBIT A TO THE MINUTES IS NOT ATTACHED DUE TO THE VOLUME IT IS THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION YOU ALREADY RECEIVED A COPY OF AND IS ON FILE IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE SHOULD YOU NEED TO REVIEW AGAIN MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 13 —15, 2007 THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL 1. CALL TO ORDER AUGUST 13, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alton Porter at 6:06 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilmembers Louis Rigby, Tommy Moser, Georgia Malone, Chuck Engelken, Mike Mosteit, Mike Clausen, Barry Beasley, Howard Ebow and Mayor Alton Porter. Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Interim City Manager John Joerns, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby, City Secretary Martha Gillett, City Attorney Knox Askins, MIS Manager Al Owens, Budget Officer Shelley Wolny, Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley, Assistant Police Chief Aaron Corrales, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Police Chief Richard Reff, Building Official Debbie Wilmore, EMS Chief Ray Nolen, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Secretary IV Michelle Bedford, Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham, Parks Operations Manager Marlene Rigby, Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell, Budget Assistant Gay Collins, Planning Director Wayne Sabo, Tax Assessor/Collector Kathy Powell, Fire Marshal Cliff Meekins, Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott, Planning Office Coordinator Peggy Lee, GIS Manager Brian Sterling, Main Street Coordinator Debra Dye, Police Association President Matt Novosad, Sergeant Matt Deaumer, Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs, Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Black, Construction Inspector Regean McPhail, Lieutenant Ron Parker and Controller Phyllis Rinehart. Others Present: Shar Lynch, Colleen Hicks, Hugh Landrum, Adam Yanelli, Robert Mooney, David Janda, Trent Wise and John Black Council took a break on August 13, 2007, from 7:52 p.m. until 8:11 p.m. with no discussion and no actions taken during the break. The August 131h meeting recessed at 10:10 p.m. Charles Monette of St Marks United Methodist Church was not present to deliver the Invocation on August 13, 2007, so it was delivered by Mayor Porter. Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance on August 13, 2007. Consider approving Minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting held on July 23, 2007. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551, SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND SECTIONS 551.087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 2 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) 551.071 — (CONSULT WITH CITY ATTORNEY) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS IDA NEGOTIATIONS Council retired to Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. and returned to the Regular Meeting and reconvened at 6:48 p.m. Considerations and possible action on items considered in executive session PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA (ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M.) Presentation from industry representatives concerning negotiations for renewal of Industrial District Agreements was postponed to a later date. Consider approval of public hearing dates of October 8, 2007 and October 23, 2007, for the proposed annexation of the industrial districts. Planning Director Wayne Sabo provided Mayor and Council with an overview and recommendation of Public Hearing Dates for October 8, 2007 and October 23, 2007. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve recommended dates of October 8, 2007 and October 23, 2007 as presented. Second by Councilmember Malone. The motion carried. Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Consider awarding RFP #07509 — Golf Course Concessions at a percentage of 3 1 % Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond provided Mayor and City Council with an overview and recommendation. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve awarding bid to Robert Mooney as recommended by Mr. Osmond. Second by Councilmember Clausen. The motion carried. Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop Meeting at 6:53 p.m. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 3 11. WORKSHOP A. Interim City Manager John Joerns provided a General Overview of the 2007-2008 Budget on file in the City Secretary's Office on August 13`h, 2007. Mr. Joerns began review and Mayor noted we needed to backup for the addendum item that was added to the agenda. The workshop meeting was closed and the regular meeting was reopened at 6:55 p.m. Addendum Item: CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND PATTILLO, BROWN AND HILL, L.L.P. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE CITY'S GENERAL- PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007.(Ord. 3008) — M. Dolby Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby presented summary and recommendation to Council. Fiscal Affairs Chairperson Engelken informed Council the Fiscal Affairs Committee wanted Council to know they felt Null Lairson had done a good job for the City of La Porte but after six years they felt it was important to go with a new company with a new set of eyes on the City's affairs. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to authorize an agreement with Pattillo, Brown and Hill LLP Certified Public Accountants, to audit the City's general-purpose financial statement for year ending September 30, 2007. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Malone, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Moser, Rigby, Clausen and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: None The regular meeting closed and the workshop meeting reconvened at 6:59 p.m. B. General Fund Overview — Interim City Manager John Joerns provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13`h, 2007. Interim City Manager John Joerns wanted to advise Council of changes made since the transmittal letter was sent to them with their budget books two weeks ago. The following items were noted: Staff is proud to present a balanced budget for the year. Electrical and electrical rates have increased. Fiber Optic project may cause increase in technology fund. The insurance fund has shown to increase a straight percentage of 12 '/z percent. We have not done anything else with the insurance fund as far as returning to an earlier target of an 80 — 20 split between the City and employees. Those numbers can be generated and looked at later. The City is moving forward with the 12/'/2 increase being absorbed by the City. The City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 4 City has had a good year with no catastrophic year and we are not starting off with writing a check to the insurance fund. In transmittal letter we talked about a $300,000 amount set aside in non -departmental for compensation and salary matters. Last year a similar amount was set aside. After salary surveys are completed and budget is final the number is over $600,000. A separate report is being prepared to give Council. Golf Course fund will need special attention. Last year we took golf cart fund and gave to them for operations. This year there has been additional rain so we are facing similar issues this year. General Fund will need to supplement Golf Course fund. Future workshop items to be discussed were noted: Sick Buy Back Program In addition, there will be discussion on short/long term disability and capital improvements. At this time, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview using a powerpoint presentation, noted (Exhibit A) Councilmember Louis Rigby requested staff to find out why the TMRS contribution rate is so high this year. Michael Dolby informed Council staff is still waiting on the GASB 45 study results. Council requested a 10 year chart on the history of municipal court revenues. C. Enterprise Funds Overview — Utility Fund, Sylvan Beach Pavilion Fund, Airport Fund, La Porte Area Water Authority, Golf Course Fund. Budget Officer Shelley Wolny provided overview of Enterprise Funds. She also noted the current split on health insurance is 85% City and 15% employee. Council took a break on August 14, 2007, from 7:52 until 8:11 with no discussion and no actions taken during the break. Interim City Manager John Joerns noted the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce is requesting the $30,000.00 special contribution again this year. D. Internal Service Funds Overview — Shelley Wolny Budget Officer provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. E. Special Revenue Funds Overview — Shelley Wolny Budget Officer provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. F. DEPARTMENT REVIEWS 1. Emergency Services Department — 3-8 — was discussed on August 13, 2007. Fire Marshal Cliff Meekins provided an overview of the Fire Marshal's Budget. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 5 Fire Chief Mike Boaze provided Council with an overview of the Fire Department Budget. EMS Chief Ray Nolen provided an overview of the Emergency Management Services budget. Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs provided an overview of the Emergency Management Division. 2. Police Department -3-22 — Police Chief Richard Reff provided an overview of Police Departmant budget and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. Council noted they would like to see 8 Liners be a goal and objective of the Police Department. In addition, they would like the Patrol Division to address the increased truck traffic on Barbous Cut Boulevard. 3. Administration -3-40 — Interim City Manager John Joerns provided Council with an overview of the City Manager's budget items including City Manager's Office and Administration Budget on August 13, 2007. Council inquired about upgrades for secretarial positions. They were informed the City is looking at reducing the five levels of positions to only three levels. City Secretary Martha Gillett provided an overview of the City Secretary and City Council's budget and answered questions on August 13, 2007. Council requested the Interim City Manager to determine if the $100.00 check paid to Council in addition to their monthly stipend noted in the Charter is legal. Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan presented the Human Resources Division budget and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. Council noted they would like to see the Human Resources budget include performance indicators on how many positions filled, etc. Councilmember Ebow inquired as to whether or not the employee handbook had been updated. Mr. Swanagan noted it should be finished in October 2007. Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley provided Council with an overview of the Purchasing Division budget. Council inquired as to how many Procurement Cards the city has issued. Ms. Kelley noted over 100. 4. Finance Department — 3-68 — Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview of the Finance Department's budget on August 13, 2007 and answered Council's questions. Public Works Department —3-78- Director of Public Works Steve Gillett provided City Council with an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13 , 2007. Council requested the Public Works department look at options for residential garbage pick-up and provide a report in the future. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 6 Council recessed the meeting at this point at 10:10 p.m. AUGUST 14, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Georgia Malone, Mike Mosteit, Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Tommy Moser, Louis Rigby, Mike Clausen and Mayor Porter. Members of City Council Absent: Barry Beasley. Members of Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, Interim City Manager John Joerns, Judge Mitrano, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby, Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan, Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Fire Marshal Cliff Meekins, Construction Inspector Regean McPhail, GIS Manager Brian Sterling, Budget Assistant Gay Collins, Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Black, Planning Director Wayne Sabo, Parks and Recreations Operations Manager Marlene Rigby, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott, Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond, Controller Phyllis Rinehart, Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen, Police Chief Richard Reff, Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Office Coordinator Peggy Lee, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell, Main Street Coordinator Debra Dye, MIS Manager Al Owens and Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham. Others Present: Ann Malone, Adam Yanelli and Colleen Hicks. DEPARTMENT BUDGET REVIEWS CONTINUED: Judge Mitrano provided Council with an overview of the Municipal Court Budget. City Attorney, Knox Askins and Crystal Scott presented an overview of the Legal budget. Interim City Manager noted a clarification that in the administration budget the Executive Secretary listed in the roster is the Assistant City Manager's secretary. The end result will be two Executive Secretary's in the City Manager's Office. 6. Parks and Recreation Department — 3-92 — Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr provided the Council with an overview and answered questions on August 14, 2007. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented an overview of the Parks and Recreation Budget. Concerns with mowing clean up were addressed. Mr. Barr noted the maintenance contract was a 1 year contract with 2 one year extentions. In fact the contract is a two year initial contract with one year extension. Mr. Barr will check with Susan Kelley to determine if the contract can be modified. 7. Planning Department — 3-108 — Planning Director Wayne Sabo provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 14, 2007. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 7 Planning Director Wayne Sabo provided an overview of the Planning Department Budget. Concerns with weeds/brush mowing (private property and public property) were addressed. Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby was requested to provide Council with a history of mowing charges including billing and payments.. City to provide report on number of rescheduled court cases. Research and bring Council information on possible rate increase for mowing. Negotiate additional short term contract with mower to catch up on mowing. Councilmember Moser asked about purchase of Code books — staff has reviewed them at the request of the Board and is to review and correct at the meeting to be held on August 15, 2007. Councilmember Rigby advised staff could talk with Purchasing and Mr. Joerns if a temporary sub -contractor is needed to assist staff with mowing catch-up. Mayor Porter felt City should find out if legislation exists that lets a city take properties where tax payers have to maintain the property. If it doesn't exist, he felt legislation should be initiated to help cities eliminate repetitive "unmaintained" lots. Councilmember Malone directed staff to check mowing fees in other cities and provide information on possible rate increase. Moser asked about high number of resets occurring in code enforcement cases; has concerns. Ms. Wilmore advised staff is prepared to testify when cases come before the judge. City prosecutor decides resets. Moser expressed concerns on parking of truck tractors along both sides of N. Broadway right-of- way; dangerous and creates traffic problems. Since this deals with public right-of-way, Police Department (Chief Reff) will look into this matter. 8. Golf Course -5-20 — Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 14, 2007. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond provided Council with an overview of the golf course budget. Concerns were noted about the loss of revenues with the Golf Course. 9. Other Miscellaneous — Section 7 Council took a break on August 14, 2007, from 7:34 p.m. until 7:50 p.m. with no discussion and no actions taken during the break. Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan provided Council with an overview of the Insurance Fund. Council requested staff provide claims experience to date. MIS Manager Al Owens provided Council with an overview of the Technology Fund. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 8 Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided Council with an overview of the Street Maintenance Fund. Interim City Manager John Joerns provided an overview of the Community Investment Fund. Interim City Manager John Joerns provided an overview of the Hotel/Motel Fund. Joint Venture with the Heritage Society was discussed. The City is requesting the Heritage Society open the museum for about 500 hours per year. Staff is not recommending to take over the ownership of the building but only perform maintenance of the building. This would preserve grant opportunities. The agreement with the Heritage Society will need to be updated. It was the consensus that staff needs to do some additional research insurance and ownership details on ensuring building and contents. Council noted to leave the funding in the budget. Council directed staff to include $30,000.00 to the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for Sylvan Beach for a higher level of entertainment and look at renegotiating the contract next year. In the future we should look at proving funds for 4ch of July Parade, Juneteenth Parade, etc. An overview of the Sylvan Beach Fund and beach erosion was discussed. Economic Development Coordinator provided an overview of the 4B Fund. Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview of the TIRZ Fund. Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided and overview of the Grant Fund. Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview of the Debt Service Fund. G. Budget Recap — Interim City Manager John Joerns provided a recap of the budget on August 14`h, 2007. The following items were noted: Staff will put a package together responding to all items noted in the budget workshop meeting. In addition there will be the workshop items noted in the budget workshop meeting. H. Capital Improvements Projects -All Funds — (under separate cover) — Interim City Manager John Joerns provided an overview of the CIP budget and answered Council's questions on August 14, 2007. 12. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 9:29 p.m. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Moser, Malone, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, and Porter had comments. Councilmember Mosteit requested the City consider a drainage committee to look at drainage concerns within the City. City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 9 Councilmember Clausen agreed that a drainage committee is needed to look at drainage concerns. 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — John Joerns There were not any Administrative reports. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551, SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND SECTIONS 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) 551.071 — (CONSULT WITH CITY ATTORNEY) MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS IDA NEGOTIATIONS 16. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Council retired to Executive Session as noted above in the minutes on the evening of August 13, 2007. 17. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting and Workshop was duly adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �-�W6 VV W Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Passed and approved on this 27th day of August 2007 &-t�— �j � Alton Porter, Mayor REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Wayne J. Sabo Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 2. Area Map Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: _YES X NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has received an application from DFMA Properties to vacate, abandon and close the North 141h Street Right -of -Way (24,000 sq. ft.) between Blocks 682 & 683, La Porte. The applicant desires to close the subject right-of-way in order to create a single economic unit of land to facilitate future development. City Staff as well as each of the City's franchised utility companies (i.e. Centerpoint Energy, AT&T & Comcast) has reviewed the request and expressed no objection to the closing. In accordance with Section 62.35 of the Code of Ordinances, Staff has ordered an independent appraisal of the North 14th Street Right -of -Way. As a result, the fair market value has been appraised at $.75 per square foot. The City has subsequently received payment from the applicant in the amount of $13,440 (75% of Fair Market Value as per the ordinance) for closing 24,000 square feet of right-of-way. Recommendation: Staff recommends vacating, abandoning, and closing the North 14th Street Right -of -Way as described. Action Required of Council: Consider approval of an ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing the North 14th Street Right - of -Way between Blocks 682 & 683, Town of La Porte. Approved for City Council Agenda �2 f v 7 D to ORDINANCE NO. 2007-30Dq AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF NORTH 14TH STREET IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXASI FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAWI AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by record owners of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street and alley, and the closing of the hereinafter described portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the hereinafter described portion of North 14th Street, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to -wit: That portion of the right-of-way of North 14th Street, between Blocks 682 and 683, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and between the north right -of -way line of West Adams Street and the south right-of-way line of West Tyler Street, in the Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Office of the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas, reference to which is here made for all purposes, as more fully shown on a map attached hereto as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th day of August, 2007. ATTEST: � �' a. z & �( Martha . Gillett City Secretary APPROVED:Z2�7� Knox W. Askins City Attorney CITY OF LA P TE By: , Alton E. Porter Mayor 2 co co co MML N C n C. as y cn room N. 15th ST. IV w N. 16th ST. 9 Z O co m y m O CD In cn W& EXHIBIT 2 (to ALrenda Packet) Area Map EXHIBIT 1 (to Agenda Packet) Ordinance REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Wayne J. S Z WY Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: A. Ordinance for Industrial District Agreement B. Industrial District Agreement C. Ord. for Water & Sewer Service Agreements D. Water Service Agreement E. Area Map Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: _YES X_NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION GWB Investments, L.P. has approached the City for water service to the company's proposed 32.3303 acre site on Baypark Road in the City's Bayport District (see Exhibit "F" — Area Map). Council has approved a policy to provide water and sanitary sewer service to companies located outside the city limits and within the City's industrial districts. These companies are required by the policy to execute and maintain an Industrial District Agreement with the City. GWB Investments, L.P. desires to obtain water service under the terms of this policy. Based on the company's stated demand for domestic and industrial process uses, the average daily demand for water is 10,500 gpd which is within the policy's limit of 30,000 gallons per day. This demand includes utilization of 5,000 gpd of water for the company's truck washing operations. The applicant will pay one and one-half (1-%) times the City's current utility rate. Additionally, GWB Investments, L.P. is subject to a one-time connection fee associated with its Water Service Agreement in the amount of $11,000 for which payment has subsequently been received. The terms of the IDA, WSA and SSSA expire on December 31, 2007, plus any renewals and extensions thereof. However, the agreements shall automatically expire at such time as there is no effective IDA between the parties or, if the city exercises the right of termination. Staff recommends approval of an Industrial District Agreement & Water Service Agreement for GWB Investments as submitted herein. Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an Industrial District Agreement and an ordinance authorizing the City to execute a Water Service Agreement with GWB Investments, L.P. 8 (v7 ate EXHIBIT "A" to AGENDA REQUEST Ordinance for Industrial District Agreement ORDINANCE NO. 200 7- 3 0 1 a AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICZ AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND GWB INVESTMENTS, L.P.; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference. The City manager is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 3U( b PAGE PASSED AND APPROVED, this 0� 0 day of , 2007. CITY OF LA PORTE ('D Alton E. Porter Mayor ATTEST: �AdW6 11 Martha A. Gillett City Secretary i APPROVED: Knox W. Askins City Attorney EXHIBIT "B" to AGENDA REQUEST Industrial District Agreement 4 NO. 2000-IDA-S3 § STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter called "CITY", and w f3 ::Pa t"e-5tme•-4:5 g, p , , a cer�t.i-sn, here i after called "COMPANY", W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, it is the established policy of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, to adopt such reasonable measures from time to time as are permitted by law and which will tend to enhance the economic stability and growth of the City and its environs by attracting the location of new and the expansion of existing industries therein, and such policy is hereby reaffirmed and adopted by this City Council as being in the best interest of the City and its citizens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to its policy, City has enacted Ordinance No. 729, designating portions of the area located in its extraterritorial jurisdiction as the "Battleground Industrial District of La Porte, Texas", and Ordinance No. 842A, designating portions of the area located in its extraterritorial jurisdiction as the "Bayport Industrial District of La Porte, Texas", hereinafter collectively called "District", such Ordinances being in compliance with the Municipal Annexation Act of Texas, codified as Section 42.044, Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, Company is the owner of land within a designated Industrial District of the City of La Porte, said land being legally described on the attached Exhibit "A" (hereinafter "Land"); and said Land being more particularly shown on a plat attached as Exhibit "B", which plat describes the ownership boundary lines; a site layout, showing all improvements, including pipelines and railroads, and also showing areas of the Land previously annexed by the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, City desires to encourage the expansion and growth of industrial plants within said Districts and for such purpose desires to enter into this Agreement with Company pursuant to Ordinance adopted by the City Council of said City and recorded in the official minutes of said City: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements of the parties contained herein and pursuant to the authority granted under the Municipal Annexation Act and the Ordinances of City referred to above, City and Company hereby agree with each other as follows: FINAL DRAFT: February 24, 2000 I. City covenants, agrees and guarantees that during the term of this Agreement, provided below, and subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, said District shall continue to retain its extraterritorial status as an industrial district, at least to the extent that the same covers the Land belonging to Company and its assigns, unless and until the status of said Land, or a portion or portions thereof, as an industrial district may be changed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing and to the later provisions of this Agreement, City does further covenant, agree and guarantee that such industrial district, to the extent that it covers said Land lying within said District and not now within the corporate limits of City, shall be immune from annexation by City during the term hereof (except as hereinafter provided) and shall have no right to have extended to it any services by City, and that all Land, including that which has been heretofore annexed, shall not have extended to it by ordinance any rules and regulations (a) governing plats and subdivisions of land, (b) prescribing any building, electrical, plumbing or inspection code or codes, or (c) attempting to exercise in any manner whatever control over the conduct of business thereon; provided, however, any portion of Land constituting a strip of land 100' wide and contiguous to either Fairmont Parkway, State Highway 225, or State Highway 146, shall be subject to the rules and regulations attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and made a part hereof; and provided, however, it is agreed that City shall have the right to institute or intervene in any administrative and/or judicial proceeding authorized by the Texas Water Code, the Texas Clean Air Act, the Texas Health & Safety Code, or other federal or state environmental laws, rules or regulations, to the same extent and to the same intent and effect as if all Land covered by this Agreement were not subject to the Agreement. II. In the event that any portion of the Land has heretofore been annexed by City, Company agrees to render and pay full City ad valorem taxes on such annexed Land and improvements, and tangible personal property. Under the terms of the Texas Property Tax Code (S.B. 621, Acts of the 65th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1979, as amended), the appraised value for tax purposes of the annexed portion of Land, improvements, and tangible personal property shall be determined by the Harris County Appraisal District. The parties hereto recognize that said Appraisal District has no authority to appraise the Land, improvements, and tangible personal property in the unannexed area for the purpose of computing the "in lieu" payments hereunder. Therefore, the parties agree that the appraisal of the Land, improvements, and tangible personal property in the unannexed area shall be conducted by City, at City's expense, by an independent appraiser of City's selection. The parties recognize that in making such appraisal for "in lieu" payment purposes, such appraiser must of necessity appraise the entire (annexed and unannexed) Land, improvements, and tangible personal property. 2 Nothing herein contained shall ever be interpreted as lessening the authority of the Harris County Appraisal District to establish the appraised value of Land, improvements, and tangible personal property in the annexed portion, for ad valorem tax purposes. A. On or before April 15, 2001, and on or before each April 15th thereafter, unless an extension is granted in accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, through and including April 15, 2007, Company shall provide City with a written description of its Land and all improvements and tangible personal property located on the Land as of the immediately preceding January 1st, stating its opinion of the Property's market value, and being sworn to by an authorized officer of the Company authorized to do so, or Company's duly authorized agent, (the Company's "Rendition"). Company may file such Rendition on a Harris County Appraisal District rendition form, or similar form. The properties which the Company must render and upon which the ,in lieu of" taxes are assessed are more fully described in subsections 1, 2, and 3 of subsection D, of this Paragraph III (sometimes collectively called the "Property"); provided, however, pollution control equipment installed on the Land which is exempt from ad valorem taxation pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 11.31 of the Texas Property Tax Code is exempt from ad valorem taxation and "in lieu of taxes" hereunder. A failure by Company to file a Rendition as provided for in this paragraph, shall constitute a waiver by Company for the current tax year, of all rights of protest and appeal under the terms of this Agreement. B. As part of its rendition, Company shall furnish to City a written report of the names and addresses of all persons and entities who store any tangible personal property on the Land by bailment, lease, consignment, or other arrangement with Company ("products in storage"), and are in the possession or under the management of Company on January 1st of each Value Year, further giving a description of such products in storage. C. On or before the later of December 31, 2001, or 30 days from mailing of tax bill and in like manner on or before each December 31st thereafter, through and including December 31, 2007, Company shall pay to City an amount "in lieu of taxes" on Company's Property as of January 1st of the current calendar year ("Value Year") . D. Company agrees to render to City and pay an amount "in lieu of taxes" on Company's Land, improvements and tangible personal property in the unannexed area equal to the sum of: 1. Fifty-three percent (5316) of the amount of ad valorem taxes which would be payable to City if all of the Company's Land and improvements which existed on January 1, 2001, and each January 1 thereafter of the applicable Value Year during the term of this Agreement, (excluding amounts payable pursuant to subparagraph 2, below), had been within the corporate limits of City and appraised 3 2. each year by City's independent appraiser, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code; and (a) On any Substantial Increase in value of the Land, improvements, and tangible personal property (excluding inventory) dedicated to new construction, in excess of the appraised value of same on January 1, 2000, resulting from new construction (exclusive of construction in progress, which shall be exempt from taxation) , for each Value Year following completion of construction in progress, an amount equal to Thirty percent (30%) of the amount of ad valorem taxes which would be payable to City if all of said new construction had been within the corporate limits of City and appraised by City's independent appraiser, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code. (b) A Substantial Increase in value of the Land, improvements, and tangible personal property (excluding inventory) as used in subparagraph 2(a) above, is defined as an increase in value that is the lesser of either: i. at least Five percent (5%) of the total appraised value of Land and improvements, on January 1, 2000; or ii. a cumulative value of at least $3,500,000.00. For the purposes of this Agreement, multiple projects that are completed in a Value Year can be cumulated to arrive at the amount for the increase in value. (c) If existing Property values have depreciated below the Property value established on January 1, 2000, an amount equal to the amount of the depreciation will be removed from the calculation under this subparagraph 2 to restore the value to the January 1, 2000, value; and 3. Fifty-three percent (53%) of the amount of ad valorem taxes which would be payable to City on all of the Company's tangible personal property of every description, located in an industrial district of City, including, without limitation, inventory, oil, gas, and mineral interests, items of leased equipment, railroads, pipelines, and products in storage located on the Land, if all of said tangible personal property which existed on January 1, 2001, and each January 1 thereafter of the applicable Value Year during the term of this Agreement, had been within the corporate limits of City and appraised each year by the City's independent appraiser, 4 in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code. with the sum of 1, 2 and 3 reduced by the amount of City's ad valorem taxes on the annexed portion thereof as determined by appraisal by the Harris County Appraisal District. IV. This Agreement shall extend for a period beginning on the 1st day of January, 2001, and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2007, unless extended for an additional period or periods of time upon mutual consent of Company and City as provided by the Municipal Annexation Act; provided, however, that in the event this Agreement is not so extended for an additional period or periods of time on or before August 31, 2007, the agreement of City not to annex property of Company within the District shall terminate. In that event, City shall have the right to commence immediate annexation proceedings as to all of Company's property covered by this Agreement, notwithstanding any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Company agrees that if the Texas Municipal Act, Section 42.044, Texas Local Government Code, is amended after January 1, 1994, or any new legislation is thereafter enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas which imposes greater restrictions on the right of City to annex land belonging to Company or imposes further obligations on City in connection therewith after the annexation of such land, Company will waive the right to require City to comply with any such additional restrictions or obligations and the rights of the parties shall be then determined in accordance with the provisions of said Texas Municipal Annexation Act as the same existed January 1, 1994. V. This Agreement may be extended for an additional period or periods by agreement between City and Company and/or its assigns even though it is not extended by agreement between City and all of the owners of all land within the District of which it is a part. VI. A. In the event Company elects to protest the valuation for tax purposes set on its said properties by City or by the Harris County Appraisal District for any year or years during the terms hereof, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude such protest and Company shall have the right to take all legal steps desired by it to reduce the same. Notwithstanding such protest by Company, Company agrees to pay to City on or before the date therefor hereinabove provided, at least the total of (a) the total amount of ad valorem taxes on the annexed portions, plus (b) the total amount of the "in lieu of taxes" on the unannexed portions of Company's hereinabove described property which would be due to City in accordance with the 5 foregoing provisions of this Agreement on the basis of renditions which shall be filed by Company. When the City or Harris County Appraisal District (as the case may be) valuation on said property of Company has been so finally determined, either as the result of final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or as the result of other final conclusion of the controversy, then within thirty (30) days thereafter Company shall make payment to City of any additional payment due hereunder based on such final valuation, together with applicable penalties, interests, and costs. B. Should Company disagree with any appraisal made by the independent appraiser selected by City pursuant to Article II above (which shall be given in writing to Company), Company shall, within twenty (20) days of receiving such copy, give written notice to the City of such disagreement. In the event Company does not give such written notice of disagreement within such time period, the appraisal made by said independent appraiser shall be final and controlling for purposes of the determination of "in lieu of taxes" payments to be made under this Agreement. Should Company give such notice of disagreement, Company shall also submit to the City with such notice a written statement setting forth what Company. believes to be the market value of Company's hereinabove described property. Both parties agree to thereupon enter into good faith negotiations in an attempt to reach an agreement as to the market value of Company's property for "in lieu" purposes hereunder. If, after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date the notice of disagreement was received by City, the parties have not reached agreement as to such market value, the parties agree to submit the dispute to final arbitration as provided in subparagraph 1 of this Article VI B. Notwithstanding any such disagreement by Company, Company agrees to pay to City on or before December 31 of each year during the term hereof, at least the total of (a) the ad valorem taxes on the annexed portions, plus (b) the total amount of the "in lieu" payments which would be due hereunder on the basis of Company's valuations rendered and/or submitted to City by Company hereunder, or the total assessment and "in lieu of taxes" thereon for the last preceding year, whir -haver is higher. 1. A Board of Arbitrators shall be created composed of one person named by Company, one by City, and a third to be named by those two. In case of no agreement on this arbitrator in 10 days, the parties will join in a written request that the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas appoint the third arbitrator who, (as the "Impartial Arbitrator") shall preside over the arbitration proceeding. The sole issue to be determined in the arbitration shall be resolution of the difference between the parties as to the fair market value of Company's property for calculation of the "in lieu" payment and total payment hereunder for the year in question. The Board shall hear and consider all relevant and material evidence on that issue including 6 expert opinion, and shall render its written decision as promptly as practicable. That decision shall then be final and binding upon the parties, subject only to judicial review as may be available under the Texas General Arbitration Act (Chapter 171, "General Arbitration", Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code). Costs of the arbitration shall be shared equally by the Company and the city, provided that each party shall bear its own attorneys fees. VII. City shall be entitled to a tax lien on Company's above described property, all improvements thereon, and all tangible personal property thereon, in the event of default in payment of "in lieu of taxes" payments hereunder, which shall accrue penalty and interest in like manner as delinquent taxes, and which shall be collectible by City in the same manner as provided by law for delinquent taxes. VIII. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon City and Company, and upon Company's successors and assigns, affiliates and subsidiaries, and shall remain in force whether Company sells, assigns, or in any other manner disposes of, either voluntarily or by operation of law, all or any part of the property belonging to it within the territory hereinabove described, and the agreements herein contained shall be held to be covenants running with the land owned by Company situated within said territory, for so long as this Agreement or any extension thereof remains in force. Company shall give City written notice within ninety (90) days, with full particulars as to property assigned and identity of assignee, of any disposition of the Land, and assignment of this Agreement. Ix. If City enters into an Agreement with any other landowner with respect to an industrial district or enters into a renewal of any existing industrial district agreements after the effective date hereof and while this Agreement is in effect, which contains terms and provisions more favorable to the landowner than those in this Agreement, Company and its assigns shall have the right to amend this Agreement and City agrees to amend same to embrace the more favorable terms of such agreement or renewal agreement. K4 The parties agree that this Agreement complies with existing laws pertaining to the subject and that all terms, considerations and conditions set forth herein are lawful, reasonable, appropriate, and not unduly restrictive of Company's business activities. Without such agreement neither party hereto would enter into this Agreement. In the event any one or more words, phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, sections, articles or other parts of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person, firm, 7 corporation or circumstances shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, then the application, invalidity or unconstitutionality of such words, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article or other part of the Agreement shall be deemed to be independent of and separable from the remainder of this Agreement and the validity of the remaining parts of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. XI. Upon the commencement of the term of this Agreement, all other previously existing industrial district agreements with respect to said Land shall terminate. ENTERED INTO effective the 1st day of January, 2001. By: ATT ST : C�TY OF LA TE v By: J City Secreta y Alton E. Porter Mayor APPROVFrH� It Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte P.O. Box 1218 La Porte, TX 77572-1218 By: (COMPANY) jpnn Joerns eteri ' ity Manager CITY OF LA PORTE 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, TX 77571 8 EXHIBIT "A" A tract of land containing 32.3303 acres being out of a 62.9303 acre tract, being part of and out of the residue of called Tract II 017.281 acre tract) as described in County Clerk's File R276416 of the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris County, Texas (OPRRPHC), and being part of and out of the William M. Jones Survey, Abstract No. 482 and the G.B. McKinstry Survey, Abstract No. 47, in Harris County, Texas, said 32.3303 acres being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Tract II, on the westerly line of Bay Park Road (100 feet wide), from which a found 5/8-inch iron rod (capped copperweld rod marked #2827) bears witness at S 08 deg. 39' 37" E, a distance of 1.60 feet; THENCE, S 87 deg. 31' 40" W, along the southerly line of said 62.9303 Acre Tract, same being the southerly line of Tract 11, for a distance of 1,814.53 feet to the Southwest corner of said Tract II, on the Northeast line of Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD, 230 foot wide easement for Big Island Slough as described in Volume 4860, Page 268 and Volume 8260, Page f24 of the Harris County Deed Records, from which a found 5/8-inch iron rod bears witness at S 32 deg. 49' 33" W, a distance of 1.49 feet;, THENCE, N 34 deg. 59' 39" W, along the Northeast line of said HCFCD easement, for a distance of 118.60 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set for the PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE, N 34 deg. 59' 39" W, continuing along the Northeast line of said HCFCD easement, for a distance of 43533 feet to a 5/84nch iron rod set for corner, some oeing the intersection of the Northeast line of said HCFCD easement with the easterly line of Exxon Pipeline Corridor "510" (a 100 foot wide right-of-way); THENCE, N 14 deg. 41' 49" E, along the easterly line of said Exxon Pipeline Corridor "510", for a distance of 1,425.46 feet to a 5/84nch iron rod set for comer; THENCE, N 86 deg. 52' 37" E, for a distance of 781.84 feet to a 518-inch iron rod set for the Northwest corner of a called 17.9648 Acre Tract being indicated on plat of survey by K. K. Kolb, RPLS, dated November 18, 1998, also being part of and out of that same called 117.281 Acre Tract as described in County Clerk's File R276416 (OPRRPHC); THENCE, S OZ deg. 27' 59" E, along the westerly line of said 17.9648 Acre Tract, for a distance of 860.UU feet to •ttie Soisthvdest corner of said called 17.9648 Acre Trail, from which a found 5/8-inch iron rod (capped) bears witness at S 20 deg. 47' 19" E, a distance of 0.14 feet; THENCE, N 86 deg. 52' 37" 19, along the southerly line of said called 17.9648 Acre Tract, for a distance of 910.00 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set for the Southeast comer of said called 17.9648 Acre Tract, on the westerly line of Bay Park Road; THENCE, S 02 deg. 27' 59" E, along the westerly line of Bay Park Road (100 feet wide), for a distance of 60.00 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set for comer, same being the Northe-ast comer of a 295749 Acre Tract; THENCE, S 86 deg. 52' 3T' W, along the northerly line of said 29.5749 Acre Tract, for a distance of 1,400.00 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set for corner; THENCE, S 02 deg. 27' 59" E, along the westerly line of said 295749 Acre Tract, for a distance of 812.31 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set for corner, THENCE, S 87 deg. 3 P 40" W, a distance of 478.39 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, of a tract containing 32.3303 acres of land. "EXHIBIT B" (Attach Plat reflecting the ownership boundary lines; a site layout, showing all improvements, including pipelines and railroads, and also showing areas of the Land previously annexed by the City of La Porte.) it BAY PARK ROAD M Z (n 0 z 0 0 iz 0 :z ON DELIVERY SYSTEMS ' BEST INC 2 , I . � 0o ---LAF'C)RTE, TEXAS bAYPARK RD "EXHIBIT Cu Page 1 of 2 RULES AND REGULATIONS Any portion of Land constituting a strip of land 100' wide and contiguous to either Fairmont Parkway, State Highway 225, or State Highway 146 shall be subject to the following rules and regulations pertaining to new signage, screening, driveways and median crossovers. These rules and regulations shall apply after the effective date of this Agreement when Company develops or constructs improvements on vacant Land described in Exhibit "A" which is adjacent to Fairmont Parkway, State Highway 225, or State Highway 146. 1. Any sign erected in said 100' strip of land shall be subject to the following provisions: ♦ One freestanding identification sign shall be permitted for each side of an industrial establishment that fronts on an improved public right-of-way. ♦ Freestanding identification signs for single tenant buildings shall not exceed 150 square feet in area. ♦ One freestanding identification sign for identifying multiple businesses is allowable at the intersection of improved public rights -of -way. ♦ Freestanding identification signs for multiple businesses shall not exceed 350 square feet. ♦ Freestanding identification signs shall not exceed 45 feet in height. ♦ Minimum setback for sign construction shall be ten (10) feet from property lines. 2. When Land adjacent to said 100' strip is developed, the initial 50, of said strip beyond any existing pipeline easement contiguous to either Fairmont Parkway, State Highway 225, or State Highway 146 shall be screened by one of the following techniques: a) Leaving in place existing trees, vegetation, underbrush, etc. to provide a thorough and effective visual screening of the development. Existing trees shall, together with other vegetation and underbrush, create a continuous visual screen. b) The use of earthen berms with approximately 3:1 side slopes, 50' wide at the base and 8' high. The berms may be landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. All berms and landscaping will be maintained by the property owners. "EXHIBIT Cu Page 2 of 2 c) A screening plan, to be approved by the City, that includes a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover that after 5 years growth will be at least 20 feet in height and shall, together with shrubs and ground cover, create a continuous visual screen. Provided, however, in public utility easements or rights -of -way, the vegetation shall be installed and maintained in a manner which is acceptable to the public utility company, and does not interfere with the operation and maintenance of the public utility facilities. For items b and c above, the actual length of required screening along the roadway will be equal to the length of the new development that is parallel to the roadway. Screening shall not be required for new development that is to the rear of or behind existing facilities. In all cases the 50' strip, along the entire roadway frontage, shall be dedicated as a landscape easement and shall be kept free from any improvements except for approved driveway access and identification signs. For cases of new development or improvements where a 50' landscape easement is not available or practical, Company shall meet with City to determine a suitable landscaping alternative. 3. Driveways opening from said strip of land onto State Highway 225 or State Highway 146 shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation and provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances, whichever is more restrictive. Driveways opening from said strip of land onto Fairmont Parkway shall be subject to the rules and regulations of Harris County and provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances, whichever is more restrictive. 4. Driveways opening from said strip of land onto Fairmont Parkway shall be approved by the City and may require the installation of separate acceleration/deceleration lanes. 5. Installation of a median crossover on Fairmont Parkway shall be subject to the approval of both Harris County and City. EXHIBIT "C" to AGENDA REQUEST Ordinance for Water Service Agreement ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 3o I( AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND GWB INVESTMENTS, L.P.; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said contact, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 300 PAGE 2 PASSED AND APPROVED, this ),14— day of CITY OF LA PORTE By: ,( Alton E. Porter Mayor ATTEST Mar ha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROVED: li�a W. c4L. Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2007. EXHIBIT "D" to AGENDA REQUEST Water Service Agreement STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter called "CITY", and GWB INVESTMENTS, L.P., hereinafter called "COMPANY". I. COMPANY is the owner of certain real property which is situated in CITY' S Bayport Industrial District and not within the corporate limits of the CITY. CITY and COMPANY are parties to a current Industrial District Agreement. II. COMPANY is desirous of purchasing potable water from CITY for usual human domestic consumption and uses, and for limited industrial processes as hereinafter stated. Previous planning considerations for the long-range potable water supply of CITY did not include the needs of property located outside the city limits of CITY. COMPANY recognizes that CITY cannot at this time provide permanent and unlimited water service. CITY agrees, however, to provide limited potable water service to COMPANY. For and in consideration of furnishing domestic potable water by CITY, the parties hereto agree as follows, to -wit: COMPANY has made certain representations to CITY as to its number of employees, and/or its desired amount of potable water for limited industrial processes, as of the date of this agreement, upon which representations CITY has relied in entering into this Agreement. 2 Upon review of these representations, the City has determined the following: Number of Company Employees on site Number of Contract Employees on site Total on -site Employees Potable Water Approved for Domestic Use (Total on -site Employees times 50 gpd per employee) *Potable Water Approved for Industrial Processes (gpd) Total Amount of Potable Water Approved for Company (Average Daily Demand, gpd) IV. 40 70 110 5,500 5,000 10,500 CITY has determined that adequate facilities are available to CITY to furnish potable water to COMPANY based on the following terms and conditions, to -wit: (A) Company shall pay to CITY a one-time administrative connection charge of $ 11,000. (B) Potable water used for Industrial Processes shall be limited to the following: Truck Washing (C) COMPANY shall file an application for water service with CITY'S Utility Billing Division and pay appropriate deposit and water meter charge. CITY shall be responsible for furnishing and installing meter at Company's expense. COMPANY shall be responsible for installing appropriate meter box to be approved by City. (D) Where applicable, COMPANY shall also pay to CITY n/a as a pro-rata reimbursement for original installation of utility mains funded by other parties. (E) The total amount of potable water approved (average daily demand) is established at Ten Thousand (10,000) gallons per day. This number is based on an average of fifty (50) gallons per employee per day established by CITY, plus any amount approved for industrial processes. (F) The average monthly demand of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty (320,250) gallons is established by multiplying the average daily demand by a factor of 30 which shall be used to facilitate service billings. (G) The cost of water up to the average monthly demand of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty (320,250) gallons shall be one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the CITY'S rate as established from time to time for commercial customers inside its corporate limits. (H) The cost of water for amounts used in excess of the established average monthly demand shall be two hundred percent (200%) of the CITY'S rate as established from time to time for commercial customers inside its corporate limits. (I) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall obligate CITY to furnish more than the average monthly demand of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty (320,250) gallons. Repeated consumption greater than the established average monthly demand may result in termination of service. (J) CITY shall have the right to interrupt or temporarily suspend said water service to COMPANY if an emergency arises and there is not an adequate water supply to meet the needs of the citizens of LaPorte. (K) CITY reserves the right to enforce its drought contingency plan on all water customers at CITY'S sole discretion. (L) The total cost for the engineering design and construction of any potable water main, service line, back flow preventer, meter or other required appurtenances will be the responsibility of COMPANY. (M) COMPANY agrees that it shall be bound by all applicable ordinances of CITY, relative to the furnishing of potable water to customers within the corporate limits of CITY. (N) All plumbing installed by COMPANY connected to the domestic water line from CITY, shall meet all applicable State of Texas and CITY plumbing code requirements. CITY'S engineering and code enforcement personnel shall have the right of prior review and approval of COMPANY'S plans and specifications for the plumbing system(s). CITY plumbing inspectors shall have the right to inspect any and all work related to the furnishing of potable water to COMPANY. (0) A reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be installed and maintained by COMPANY to protect CITY from any possible cross -connections. (P) The potable water supply system will be segregated from any existing and future COMPANY fire protection system. (Q) There shall be no resale of the water provided by CITY, nor any extension of service lines by COMPANY to serve other parties. (R) COMPANY shall submit a certified site plan showing the total acreage of the tract including present and proposed improvements and a suitable location map of the site. Company's development may be subject to certain additional requirements as described in Exhibit A. These requirements shall be shown on the site plan and approved by City. V. All expenses of the installation of the meter; service lines from the main to the meter; and from the meter to COMPANY'S facilities, shall be solely at the expense of COMPANY. COMPANY shall own and maintain all service lines and plumbing facilities beyond the meter. CITY shall own the meter. VI. CITY will have ownership and maintenance responsibility for its water mains, and service 5 lines up to and including CITY'S water meter. In the event a State or Harris County license, permit, or permission to install the water main is revoked, or relocation or adjustment is required, CITY will not be responsible for the expense of such relocation, adjustment, or replacement. VII. CITY reserves the right of entry at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection of COMPANY'S water facilities, and to observe compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. When exercising its right of entry, CITY shall notify COMPANY in advance. CITY also agrees to follow established health and safety policies in effect at COMPANY'S facility. VIII. CITY reserves the right to terminate this agreement in the event of violation of the terms and provisions hereof by COMPANY. CITY will provide COMPANY with written notice of any defects and COMPANY shall have the opportunity to cure any defects. Failure to correct defects within ten (10) days may result in termination of Agreement. CITY shall have the right to summarily correct, at COMPANY'S expense, any defect or deficiency, when in its opinion the integrity of the public water supply is threatened. IX. Upon receipt of written notice of termination, COMPANY shall have up to six (6) months to prepare for transition to another water supply. If the transition is not complete within said six- month period, CITY shall have the right to terminate water service at its sole discretion. X. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Water Service Agreement and the terms and provisions of the Industrial District Agreement between the parties, the terms and provisions of the Water Service Agreement shall control, to the extent of such conflict. The term of this Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2007. However, this Agreement shall automatically expire at such time as there is no effective Industrial District Agreement between the parties or if CITY exercises its right of termination. R r ENTERED INTO effective the day of 52007. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROV Knox W. Askins City Attorney City Attorney PO Box 1218 LaPorte, TX 77572-1218 Phone: (281) 471-1886 Fax: (281) 471-2047 GWB INVESTMENTS, L.P. Company By: � 4 Name: I _A-1 oh Ey�si Title: _� rerh Address: t'�� 1-1 o �, s�4-�,�; �✓I 7 JL i �ITY OF LA PORTE By: .' Alton E. Porter Mayor By: l J • 1Yii Joerns:'�` r ity Mar�'`ger City of La Porte 604 West Fairmont Parkway LaPorte, TX 77571 Phone: (281) 471-5020 Fax: (281) 842-1868 I This is EXHIBIT A, consisting of 1 page, referred to in and part of the Water Service Agreement and/or Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement between CITY and COMPANY dated 07g 12vv7 1Initial: CITY COMPANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The Agreement is amended and supplemented to include the following agreement of the parties. COMPANY shall provide additional improvements as specifically set forth below. These agreements represent contractual undertakings of COMPANY, undertaken to induce CITY to sell water to COMPANY pursuant to the terms of the Water Service Agreement and/or Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement and this addendum. Said additional improvements undertaken by COMPANY are an integral part of the consideration by COMPANY for obtaining the provision of water and/or sanitary sewer service from CITY. 1) Storm Water Plan: For new development COMPANY shall provide a Storm Water Management Plan that is approved by Harris County Flood Control District and CITY. COMPANY shall construct and maintain any storm water system as a condition of continued water and/or sewer service. 2) Beautification Efforts: COMPANY shall submit a Landscaping Plan subject to approval by CITY. COMPANY shall install and maintain landscaping along existing developed frontage as per approved Landscaping Plan as a condition of continued water service. EXHIBIT "E" to AGENDA REQUEST Area Map s AREA MAP GWB INVESTMENTS, L.P. 'NOT TO SCALE am E REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Ray Nolen Department: FMC Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Copy of BID Agreement Exhibits: Cone of Agreement Invoice Exhibits: Amwwriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Cite has negotiated an agreement with the companies located within the Battleground Industrial District (North of H«-N- 225 between Battleground Rd. and H«-r 146) for Emergency- Medical Service for a period of twelve months. This 2007-08 agreement is calculated at a rate of $19.36 per employee. per year. The total agreement amount invoiced will be based on an Average Daily Population at each company-. Attached is an ordinance authorizing the Interim Cite Manager to execute individual agreements effective October 1. 2007 with the companies located within the Battleground Industrial District for Emergency Medical Sen•ice. The agreements will expire on September 30. 2008. 2006-07 Revenues - Actual $54.493.04 2007-08 Revenues — Projected $55.000.00 Recommend that council approve the Interim City Manager to execute the submitted agreement letter for providing Emergence Medical Sen-ice to the companies located within the Battleground Industrial District. Action Reauired by Council: Approve an Ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement Letter with the companies located within the Battleground Industrial District for the City of La Porte EMS. Apuroved for City Council Agenda John ern , rim City Manager ID to ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 61 2 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT LETTERS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND COMPANIES LOCATED WITHIN THE BATTLEGROUND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby approves and authorizes the agreements, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such documents and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. ORDINANCE NO. 2007 3 PAGE 2 Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th day of August, 2007 CI Y OF LA POUE By: Alton E. Porter, Mayor ATTEST: � � �, a, & &Z/ Martha A. Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox As ins, City Attorn y F REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Appropriation Requested By: Ray Nnl n Department: VMS Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Copy of POH/BCT Contract Exhibits: Exhibits: Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has negotiated a new contract with the Port of Houston Authority for Emergency Medical Service at the Barbour's Cut Terminal for a period of twelve months, in the amount of $2.178.00 monthly. Attached is an ordinance authorizing the Interim Cite Manager to execute a contract effective October 1, 2007 with the Port of Houston Authority for Emergency Medical Ser%-ice at the Barbour's Curt Terminal. The current contract expires on September 30. 2007. The submitted 2007-08 contract is based on a POH/BCT population of 1.350 employees — Total ammallv $26.136.00 The Port of Houston Authority will vote in September. 2007 to approve this new 2007-08 contract. Recommend that council approve the Interim City Manager to execute the new original contract submittal by POH. Action Required by Council: Approve an Ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston Authority for the City of La Porte EMS. A roved for Citv Coundl A enda John ns, en tanager D e r ORDINANCE NO. 2007-36 3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. ORDINANCE NO 2007 3Lr PAGE 2 Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th day of August, 2007 C TY OF LA PRTE By: l Alton E. Porter, Mayor ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett, City Secretary APPROVE Knox W. As ins, City Attorn August 27, 2007 City Council Meeting Flooding Issues in Fairmont Park East, La Porte, Harris, Texas I realize that you hold thankless positions, and I would like to, first, thank you for your consideration this evening. Even though my time will be limited to outlining the facts, please don't be deceived........ I feel VERY passionate about this cause and can no longer sit back and quietly watch the flood waters rise. My name is Lisa Ann McPhail. My family has lived in La Porte for over 50 years, and I have lived at 10934 Thornwood in Fairmont Park East since 1997. We all know that La Porte has had an excessive amount of rain recently, but this problem goes way beyond recent months. I have first-hand knowledge that problems with rising water have existed in Fairmont Park East for at least 11 years. After only a few inches of rain, my street has repeatedly been impassable — year after year after year. My concerns go beyond just property. My mother is living with me because she has physical restrictions that keep her from living alone, and I have dire concerns about response time in the event of any emergency that would require her evacuation when flood waters make driving in Fairmont Park East impossible. I ask that the City Council direct staff members to take immediate steps to design and expedite an action plan to correct the flooding and drainage issues that exist in Fairmont Park East — issues that threaten property, health, safety and peace of mind. In order to be kept abreast of the resolution, I also request that the action plan, which would include contact information for the team leader, target dates and responsible persons, be posted on the City's web site with continual updates. Even though you may not have personally been involved in the design, approval, nor execution of the ineffective drainage system that currently exists in Fairmont Park East, we must all face the fact that this problem is now yours to fix. It was brought to my attention that although this is my first time to speak to the City Council about this matter, it is NOT the first time that this matter has been brought before the City Council. I don't know why prior City Council members failed to act, but I do expect you to protect your constituents, take ownership of this matter, and keep it as a priority. It is time for the purse strings to be loosened, and the repairs to begin — actually, it is past time! It may not be a viable option in Fairmont Park East, but many years ago, Fairmont Park Central had similar flooding problems. And to alleviate the flooding problems on all the side streets, the drainage on Farrington was overhauled. So, if you have to twist the County's arm to make that happen on Driftwood, then so be it. In closing, I am here with others from Fairmont Park East... neighbors who may not be listed on the agenda, but who share the same concerns, so I would like all those who support this cause to stand up and be recognized. Thank you for your time. Attachments (photos) 13 I 'Arf i FA k .p F' a Ti. a y. Prow 1 1 ' i e t* 0 Nw 0 -A m of 4y Ei k w ., _ _.rr ., .. i. i FOW, LOARA REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 08/27/07 Requested By: D. Wilmore Department: Plann*nj Department Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Last of Dangerous Buildings & Owner Information Exhibits: Inspection Reports & Condemnation Ordinances Exhibits: Slide Presentation Budget Source of Funds: General Funds Account Number: 001-9092-524-6021 Amount Budgeted: $56.230.00 Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council is asked to consider condemning and ordering the demolition of fourteen (14) dangeroustsubstandard structures. This original group included fifteen (15) privately owned and two (2) city owned structures; however, one owner (3229 Bayer) completed his demolition so only fourteen (14) privately owned structures remain. A regular meeting to review the findings of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board was held on June 25, 2007 and a public hearing date of July 23, 2007 was granted. However, newspaper publication changes resulted in the need for a new public hearing date, so on July 23, 2007 a subsequent regular meeting was held and a new public hearing date of August 27, 2007 was granted. Subsequent to this meeting, as required by Article VIII; Section 82-475 of the Code of Ordinances, a notice was published twice in the Bayshore Sun. Also, certified and regular mail letters (including the inspection report and public notice) were mailed to the structure owners. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive property owner, citizen and staff comments as to why the structure should or should not be condemned and demolished. Following the close of the hearing, Council will be asked to consider condemnation of each structure. Following the action by Council, staff will handle required paperwork preparation and mailings. Should Council condemn the structures, our Finance Department has confirmed $56,230.00 in available demolition funds. Fourteen (14) condemnation ordinances have been prepared. As the ordinances are all in a standardized form, in the interest of reducing the bulkiness of the agenda packet, full inspection reports are included; however, only one complete ordinance is attached for reference. Staff has included only the front page of the remaining thirteen (13) ordinances. The Dangerous Building Inspection Board (Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal and Fire Chief) unanimously recommend that all fourteen (14) substandard structures be condemned and demolished. Action Required by Council: Consider passage or other action regarding condemnation of fourteen (14) substandard structures SUBSTANDARD/DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Summer 2007 - Group I, Dangerous Buildings 08/13/07 Revision 249 Dwire Dr. (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 8; Lots 1&2; Bay Oaks HCAD: #063-022-008-0001 Tax Roll: Robert D. Davis — 607 Sandy Lane — La Porte, Tx 77571 Deed: Ruby Alma Davis — 249 Dwire — La Porte, Tx 77571 Taxes: $1,819.34 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: On 06/12/07, owner agrees building needs lots of work. On 07/17tn, owner asked city to handle demolition. 210 Pine Bluff Street (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 7; Lots 31-33; Pine Bluff HCAD: 4058-012-007-0031 Tax Roll: Robert L. Pfirman — 17926 Bamwood Dr. — Houston, Tx 77090-1857 Deed: Robert L. Pfirman — 8045 Antoine, 4383 — Houston, Tx 77088 Other: Melissa Stallman & Todd Stevenson — 2555 Repsdorph 9414 — Seabrook, Tx 77586 (Recent Leasee) Taxes: None Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: $ 335.00 NOTE: On 07/19/07, leasee advised they were no longer associated with property. Staff called owner on 07/23rd and he confirmed change. Owner scheduled 07/25th on -site walk-thru with staff but on 07/24rn, owner's assistant called and cancelled due to family emergency. No additional contact as of 08/13rn. 3) 203 Bayshore Dr. (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 7; Lot 8; Pine Bluff HCAD: 4058-012-007-0008 Tax Roll: F. G. Withrow — 4202 Rosemary Ln. — Houston, Tx 77093-2944 Deed: Patricia Ann Withrow Martin — 343 Fitzgerald Ln. — Jamestown, TN 38556 Taxes: $1,425.45 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: $ 558.00 NOTE: Deed owner called on 07/17/07 & advised she does not have money to repair. Her realtor has potential buyer, may allow city to demolish and then just sell them the land. No additional tn contact as of 08/13. Substandard Buildings, Summer 2007 - Group I Con't.... Page L 1025 San Jacinto (Single-family dwelling in a High Density Residential (R-3) zone) Legal: Blk. 305; Lots 10-15; La Porte HCAD: #024-034-000-0010 Tax Roll: Jose Martinez —11222 North H St. — LaPorte, Tx 77571 Deed: Jose Martinez —11222 North H St. — LaPorte, Tx 77571 Taxes: $4,271.48 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Owner obtained a demolition permit on 06/14/07. Front building has been demolished and site clean-up started. Second building remains as of 08/131n, 5) 202 S. Blackwell Street (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 75; Lots 38-40 & Tr. 37; Bayfront HCAD: #006-165-075-0037 Tax Roll: Leonard Zlomke — 202 S. Blackwell St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-5705 Deed: Leonard Zlomke — 202 S. Blackwell St. - LaPorte, Tx 77571-5705 Other: Leonard Zlomke — 209 S. Lobit — La Porte, Tx 77571-5705 Taxes: None Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Owner met with staff on 05/31/07 and advised he had no specific plans or timeline for repairs. No trespassing signs have been placed on house. No additional contact as of 08113tn. 6) 531 S. 5th Street (Pre-existing, non -conforming accessory building without required primary residence in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 113; Lots 13-16; La Porte HCAD: #023-221-013-0013 Tax Roll: Kenneth Crumpler — 3030 County Rd. — Rosharon, Tx 77583-6110 Deed: Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife, Ertis L. Crumpler — Address Unknown Other: Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler — 930 Robinson Rd. — La Porte, Tx 77571 (Daughter) Taxes: None Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: City received executed VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO DEMOLISH on 07/09/07. Substandard Buildings, Summer 2007 - Group I Con't.... Page 3 419 S. 8th Street (Commercial Building in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 5; Lots 9,10; La Porte HCAD: #023-151-005-0009 Tax Roll: Peter Kuchinke —118 Oakdale St. — La Porte, Tx 77571-7345 Deed: Peter J. Kuchinka — 118 Oakdale St. — Shoreacres, Tx 77571 Taxes: None Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Owner originally met with staff on 06/14/07. Owner has removed brush, repaired rust areas on front, painted front and part of north wall. Owner met with staff on 08/13tb and advised he plans to replace some roof panels and hopes to finish exterior repairs in next couple of weeks. He will address interior plumbing problems later. 8) 618 N. 1st Street (Abandoned, Pre-existing, non -conforming single family dwelling in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 327; Lots 7,8; La Porte HCAD: #024-037-027-0007 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara Booker — 1019 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbara Booker & Joe Booker — 1019 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586 Taxes: $6,527.39 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: $ 353.50 NOTE: Staff called owner on 05/24/07 and he stated he would do demolition/clean-up himself. No additional contact, no change to property. 9) 622 N. 1st Street (Abandoned, Pre-existing, non -conforming single family dwelling in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 327; Lots 5,6; La Porte HCAD: #024-037-027-0005 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara Booker — 1019 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbara Booker & Joe Booker — 1019 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586 Taxes: $ 6,527.39 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Staff called owner on 05/24/07 and he stated he would do demolition/clean-up himself. No additional contact, no change to property. Substandard Buildings, Summer 2007 - Group I Con't.... Page 4 lo) 517 N. 3rd Street (Fire damaged, single-family dwelling in a Mid Density Residential (R-2) zone) Legal: Blk. 105; Lots 25,26; La Porte HCAD: 9023-217-005-0022 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara Booker — 1019 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbara Booker & Joe Booker — 10 19 Pinewood Ln. — Seabrook, Tx 77586 Taxes: $4,020.12 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: $ 647.00 Fire Date: 02/06/07 NOTE: Staff called owner on 05/24/07 and he stated he would do demolition/clean-up himself. No additional contact, no change to property. 11) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-A (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. 1/2 of E. 1/2; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern Dr. — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309 — Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 Taxes: $ .01 Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Staff called owner on 06/27/07 and he stated he has applied for loan to do park repairs and home removal. Called owner back on 07/17th and he is still awaiting loan. No additional contact, no change to property. 12) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-B (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. %2 of E. %2; La Porte Outlots HCAD: 4023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern Dr. — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309 — Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 Taxes: $ .01 Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: None NOTE: Staff called owner on 06/27/07 and he stated he has applied for loan to do park repairs and home removal. Called owner back on 07/17th and he is still awaiting loan. No additional contact, no change to property. Substandard Buildings, Summer 2007 - Group I Con't.... Page 5 13) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-C (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Lam: Tr. 426B; W. 1/2 of E. '/z; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern Dr. — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309 — Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 Taxes: $ .01 Mowing/Clean-u /p Liens: None NOTE: Staff called owner on 06/27/07 and he stated he has applied for loan to do park repairs and home removal. Called owner back on 07/17th and he is still awaiting loan. No additional contact, no change to property. 14) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-D (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. %2 of E. %2; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern Dr. — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glean W. Brown, Jr. — 3413 Windfern — Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309 — Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 Taxes: $ .01 Mowin Clean-u /Liens: None NOTE: Staff called owner on 06/27/07 and he stated he has applied for loan to do park repairs and home removal. Called owner back on 07/17th and he is still awaiting loan. No additional contact, no change to property. Substandard Buildings, Summer 2007 - Group I Con't.... Page 6 15) 3229 Bayer Street NO COUNCIL ACTION NEEDED (Abandoned, Pre-existing, Non -conforming mobile home in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 4; Lot 44; Spencer Highway Estates HCAD: #079-083-004-0056 Tax Roll: Lorena D. & Gonzalo Montoya — 3229 Bayer St. — La Porte, Tx 77571-3821 Deed: Lorena Deloera Montoya & Gonzalo Montoya — 3229 Bayer St. — La Porte, Tx 77571 Taxes: $ 265.51 (June Balance) Mowing/Clean-up/Liens: $ 70.00 NOTE: Owner obtained a demolition permit on 06/04/07. Demolition/clean-up now complete. 16) 1516 Lomax School Road NO COUNCIL ACTION NEEDED (Old Fire Station #3 in a Large Lot (LL) zone) Legal: Tr. 400; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0400 Owner: City of La Porte No Inspection Form or Condemnation Ordinance necessary since City is owner and requesting demolition. Photo of Exterior provided for identification purposes 17) 10215 Hillridge Rd. NO COUNCIL ACTION NEEDED (Old Fire Station 42/Storage Building in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: al: Blk. 8; Lot 15; Fairmont Park, Sect. 1 HCAD: #087-279-000-0015 Owner: City of La Porte No Inspection Form or Condemnation Ordinance necessary since City is owner and requesting demolition. Photo of Exterior provided for identification purposes City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 249 DWIRE DR. HCAD OWNER ROBERT D. DAVIS - 607 SANDY LN - LA PORTE. TX 77571 DEED OWNER RUBY ALMA DAVIS - 249 DWIRE-LAPORTE, TX 77571 LEGAL: BLOCK 8: LOTS 1.2: BAY OAKS OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENCE ZONING: R-1 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (I) UNIT VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Danprous Buildings Inspection corm tsldg I c ag< 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; q 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VM SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE x C' « .1s 4/«/,� FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DATE x 6J I4 6, D�1D? 7 F CHIEFS OFFICE d DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 Yage 3 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings D BLKS SHIFTED: EXT WALL CRACKS DUE TO FOUNDATION PROBLEMS. b. Sills UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Walls 1. Exterior D SOME ROT 2. Interior UNK SOME DAMAGE SEEN THRU REAR WINDOW: OTHERS COVERED Means of Egress I. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D ROT AT THRESHOLD -BACK 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D NEED MAINTENANCE 3. Windows A D. Roof 1. Rafters A 2. Deck, Shingles A E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other N/A II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel D Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other D B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System MISSING COVER: NOT TO CODE UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNSECURED WIRES AT SIDE PORCH UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning D III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNIT UNSTABLE ROT, RUST, UNLEVEL DEBRIS Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY: HOUSE SECURED S ACPShareWISPECTION DIVISIOMALL OTHER STUFnCode Enforcement0ang BuildingslD B INSP FORM 249 Dwire.doc06-2007 Rev City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 210 PINE BLUFF ST. HCAD OWNER: RICHARD L. PFIRMAN - 17926 BAMWOOD DR_ - HOUSTON, TX 77090-1857 DEED OWNER: RICHARD L. PFIRMAN - 8045 ANTOINE #383 - HOUSTON TX 77088 OTHER.-MELISSA STALLMAN & TODD STEVENSON- 2555 REPSDORPH #414 - SEABROOK. TX 77586 (LEASES) LEGAL: BLOCK 7• LOTS 31-33� PINE BLUFF OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENCE ZONING: R-1 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) UNIT VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 92; ARTICLE VUL THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 rage 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; J 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1 • (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TRvIETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE FIRESHAL'S OFFICE X /,/0. &!! 6--7-0'7 FIRE CHIEFS OFFICE DATE Dangerous 6urlorng Inspection Corm 13Ing 1 Yage j BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Pier & Beam a_ Footings UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Sills UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT c. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Walls 1. Exterior D SOME ROT 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior A 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D STEPS MISSING AT BACK DOOR 3. Windows D DAMAGED WINDOWS: BOARDED UP BY CLP D. Roof 1. Rafters A 2. Deck, Shingles A E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other N/A U. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT Wiring UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 3. Lights, Switches UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 4. Outlets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 5. Other UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a Sink UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Lavatories UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT c. Water/Closets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT d. Shower UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT e Water Heater UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Water Piping UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 3. Drain, Waste & Vent UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 4. Sewer/Septic tank UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 5. Gas System UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Beating & A/C 1. Heating UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Air Conditioning N/A UNIT AT ROAD III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D VERY BAD CONDITION 2. Condition of Grounds D RECENTLY CLEANED UP: PILES AT RD. 3. Other Comments: 6-12-07 STAFF MET WITH NEW LEASEES: INTERIOR OF HOUSE HAS BEEN GUTTED S:\CPShare\INSPECTION DIVISIONIALL OTHER STUFF\Code Enforcement\Dang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 210 PINE BLUFF.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 203 BAYSHORE DK HCAD OWNER: F. G. WITHROW - 4202 ROSEMARY LN - HOUSTON TX 77093-2944 DEED OWNER PATRICIA ANN WTTHROW MARTIN - 343 FITZGERALD LN - JAMESTOWN TN 38556 LEGAL: BLOCK 7: LOT 8; PINE BLUFF OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENCE ZONING: R-1 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) UNIT VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITTS CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; q 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is Iikely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Bulldmgs Inspection corm Bldg I rage z 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; q 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079 B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. . X(Zto"zt,�' W�&'ou BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X 4/� F S 'S OFFICE DATE X V3' ry" ''V t':n74 (l - r -Orl FIRE CHIEFS OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg I Page 3 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab D PORCH SLAB - CRACKED 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings N/A N/A b. Sills N/A N/A c. Joists N/A N/A B. Walls 1. Exterior D HOLES, ROT 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D GLASS KNOCKED OUT; BOARDED UP 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs N/A N/A 3. Windows D GLASS BROKEN; BOARDED UP D. Roof 1. Rafters A 2. Deck, Shingles A E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other N/A II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel A Wiring UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 3. Lights, Switches UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 4. Outlets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 5. Other UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning N/A III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT NO UNIT VISIBLE (2) BOTH BAD CONDITION DEBRIS: STANDING WATER: WEEDS Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY: UNSECURED BUILDING BOARDED UP BY CITY OF LA PORTE• CITY OF LAPORTE DID MOWING SACPSharcUNSPECTION DIVISIOMAU OTHER STUMCode Enforcement\Dang BuildingslD B INSP FORM 203 BAYSHORE DR doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 1025 SAN JACINTO HCAD OWNER: JOSE MARTINEZ - 11222 NORTH H ST. - LA PORTE TX 77571 DEED OWNER: SAME LEGAL: BLOCK 305, LOTS 10-15: LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENCE ZONING: R-3 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) UNIT VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; q 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bltlg I raac 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; q 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is Iikely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 4 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; q 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; q 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #2: (NOT REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE, IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE. X g 1 611 e 7 BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE FIRE MARSifAL.'S OFFICE DATE x tAj. m . R� 0G =01? -0'7 FIRE CHIEF'S OFFICE 0 DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg I rage i BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A N/A 2. Pier & Beam a- Footings UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Sills UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT c. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Walls 1. Exterior D ROT HOLES 2. Interior D ROT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior A b. Exterior D ROT 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D STEPS MISSING AT (1) SIDE DOOR 3. Windows A D. Roof 1. Rafters D ROT 2. Deck, Shingles D HOLES. ROT E. Ceilings 1. Joists D ROT 2. Ceiling D FALLING IN F. Floors D HOLES ROT G. Other II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel D Wiring D 3. Lights, Switches D 4. Outlets D 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink D b. Lavatories N/A c. Water/Closets N/A d. Shower N/A e Water Heater D 2. Water Piping UNK 3. Drain, Waste & Vent UNK 4. Sewer/Septic tank D 5. Gas System UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning D M. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other D NOT TO CODE NOT TO CODE: UNGROUNDED COVERS MISSING NOT TO CODE: UNGROUNDED NOT TO CODE NONE NONE NOT TO CODE UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT SEPTIC TANK OPEN(REAR - NE CORNER) WINDOW UNIT FRAME ONLY NEEDS MAINTENANCE WEEDS: DIRT PILES OPEN SEPTIC TANK Comments: PILE OF DIRT AT PROPERTY SACPShartUNSPECTION DIVISIOMALL OTHER STUFF\Code EnforeementVang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 1025 SAN JACINTO.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 202 S BLACKWELL ST HCAD OWNER: LEONARD ZLOMKE - 202 S BLACKWELL ST - LA PORTE TX 77571-5705 DEED OWNER: LEONARD ZLOMKE - 202 S BLACKWELL AVE - LAPORTE TX 77571 OTHER LEONARD ZLOMKE - 209 S LOBIT - LA PORTE TX 77571-5705 LEGAL: BLOCK 75• LOTS 38-40 & TR 37• BAYFRONT TO LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENCE ZONING: R-1 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) UNIT VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, au, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION # 1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. X BuiLDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X Z 0, L_- & . ((- p-1 FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DATE X �iJ Rom- a e FIRE CHIEF'S OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg I Page 3 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings D HOUSE LEANING b. Sills UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT c. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT B. Walls 1. Exterior D ROT 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior A 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs A 3. Windows D ROT AT FRAME D. Roof 1. Rafters D ROOF SAGGING 2. Deck, Shingles D ROOF SAGGING E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other 11. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel A Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT NOT TO CODE,• UNGROUNDED UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning UNK III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds A 3. Other A UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT WINDOW UNIT NEEDS NEW DOOR: (1) BROKEN WINDOW Comments: 1. FOUNDATION CONCERNS DUE TO VISIBLE LEANING CONDITION. 2. HOUSE SEPARATING FROM ADDITION. SACPShareUNSPECTION DIVISIOMALL OTHER STUFF\Code Enforcement\Dang BuildingsT B AISP FORM 202 S BLACKWELL.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 531 S 5TH ST HCAD OWNER KENNETH CRUMPLER - 3030 COUNTY RD - ROSHARON TX 77583-6110 DEED OWNER KENNETH E CRUMPLER & WIFE ERTIS L CRUMPLER - ADDRESS UNKNOWN OTHER: KENNETH CRUMPLER % KATHLEEN CRUMPLER - 930 ROBINSON RD - LA PORTE TX 77571 (DAUGHTER) LEGAL: BLOCK 113; LOTS 13-16: LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: RES ACCY BLDG ONLY ZONING: R-I NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: PRE-EXISTING. NON -CONFORMING ACCESSORY BLDG WITHOUT PRIMARY RESIDENCE. FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: VACANT: ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg I rage 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. - Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; J 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION 43: (NON-RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079-B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. BuiLDiNG OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X FIRE SHAL'S OFFICE DATE FIRE CHIEFS OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg I rage s A = Adequate I. STRUCTURAL A. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck, Shingles E. Ceilings 1. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Floors BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION N/A N/A N/A N/A - D N/A N/A D N/A D N/A N/A N/A G. Other IL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel A Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink N/A b. Lavatories N/A c. Water/Closets N/A d. Shower N/A e Water Heater N/A 2. Water Piping UNK 3. Drain, Waste & Vent N/A 4. Sewer/Septic tank N/A 5. Gas System N/A C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating N/A 2. Air Conditioning N/A M. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other RUST:HOLES SUBSTANDARD: FALLING IN MISSING BROKEN GLASS ROT HOLES ROT MOUNTED ON SEPARATE POLE UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT PVC PIPING ON OUTSIDE ONLY STRUCTURE IS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TREE LIMBS WEEDS, BRUSH Comments: NO PRIMARY RESIDENCE ON SITE WITH BUILDING City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 419 S 8TH ST HCAD OWNER: PETER KUCHINKE - 118 OAKDALE ST. - LA PORTE TX 77571-7345 DEED OWNER: PETER J. KUCHINKA - 118 OAKDALE ST. - SHORE ACRES TX 77571 LEGAL: BLOCK 5: LOTS 9-10• LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: COML BLDG ZONING: GC NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: N/A FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; S. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; -�f 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #3: (NON-RESIDENTIALI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079-B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE, IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REOUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WI ITIIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII. SECTION 82478. IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. x ��JArl , L& BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X Zd&:t FIRE MAR,SfiAL'S OFFICE DATE X Gil• /n 06/07/ % FIRE CHIEFS OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg I BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST Page 3 A = Adequate I. STRUCTURAL D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab UNK UNABLE TO INSPEC 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings N/A b. Sills N/A c. Joists N/A B. Walls 1. Exterior D RUST: DAMAGED 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D ROTTED;RUST 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs N/A NONE 3. Windows A D. Roof 1. Rafters UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Deck, Shingles UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel N/A NO VISIBLE SERVICE PANEL Wiring UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 3. Lights, Switches UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 4. Outlets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning N/A III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT NONE OVERGROWN Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY S:\CPShare\INSPECTION DIVISIMALL OTHER STUFF\Code Enforcement\Dang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 419 S 8TH.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Forte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: _ 618 N 1ST ST HCAD OWNER JOE & BARBARA BOOKER - 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 775864532 DEED OWNER BARBARA BOOKER & JOE BOOKER- 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 77586 LEGAL: BLOCK 327• LOTS 7-8: LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: G-C NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: ABANDONED•PRE-EXISTING. NON -CONFORMING USE FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (11 VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 4 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 4 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; q 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Norm taiog I 4s1 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; & Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: I. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION 41: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAERABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X <:/ 4 Zl /v l FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE 15ATt X j'Y1.&- '��y OG/o 7/07 FIItE CHIEF'S OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 3 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings D BACK ADDITION FLOOR COLLAPSED b. Sills D BACK ADDITION FLOOR COLLAPSED c. Joists D BACK ADDITION FLOOR COLLAPSED B. Walls 1. Exterior D ROT; HOLES 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress I. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D ROT AT DOOR FRAME 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D ROT ON FRONT PORCH 3. Windows D BROKEN GLASS, UNSECURED D. Roof 1. Rafters D ROT 2. Deck, Shingles D ROOF SAGGING E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other H. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel D NO COVER PLATE Wiring UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 3. Lights, Switches UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 4. Outlets UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE.TOINSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning UNK III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT NONE VISIBLE NONE WEEDS, DEBRIS Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY SACPShareUNSPECTtON DMSIONIAI.L OTHER STUFnCode Enforcanent\Dang Bui]dings\D B INSP FORM 618 N 1 ST.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 622 N 1ST ST HCAD OWNER JOE & BARBARA BOOKER- 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 77586-4532 DEED OWNER: BARBARA BOOKER & JOE BOOKER - 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 77586 LEGAL: BLOCK 327• LOTS 5-6: LA PORTE OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL - ZONING: G-C NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: ABANDONED: PRE-EXISTING.NON-CONFORMING USE FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES jtiai�;�Z�i�il�J I�►[sliJ�►i�l 9i VACANT: ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 92; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: I. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE. IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VHL SECTION 82-478, IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X iL_.. /- / /a7 FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DATE X LLn &�4 ©V/oM/o' FTRF. CHTRF'S OFFTCF. DATE Dangerous Building inspection Form Bldg 1 A = Adequate I. STRUCTURAL rage s BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings D b. Sills D c. Joists UNK B. Walls 1. Exterior D 2. Interior UNK C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck, Shingles E. Ceilings 1. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other H. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS UNK D D D D A UNK UNK UNK A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel A Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System COMMENT / EXPLANATION BLOCKS LEANING ROT UNABLE TO INSPECT ROT: HOLES UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT ROT AT FRAMES FRONT PORCH SAGGING ROT AT FRAME UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning N/A M. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures D 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT NONE WOOD FOUNDATION ROT WEEDS, DEBRIS Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY SACPShare\INSPECTION DMSION\AU OTHER STtJFFiCode EnforccmcntDang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 622 N I ST.doc064007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUH DING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 517 N 3RD ST. HCAD OWNER: JOE & BARBARA BOOKER - 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 77586-4532 DEED OWNER: BARBARA BOOKER & JOE BOOKER - 1019 PINEWOOD LN - SEABROOK TX 77586 LEGAL: BLOCK 105: LOTS 25-26: LA PORT£ OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-2 NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; S. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous 13midings inspection Corm Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate Iight, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; q 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 4 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; q 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION 42: (NOT REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE 904-2700 AND 996-2079- B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT NOT REPAIRABLE AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTH AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DATE X �), In, V U "Z 0&/0'?/0'7 FIRE CHIEFS OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 3 A = Adequate I. STRUCTURAL BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings A b. Sills D FIRE DAMAGED c. Joists D FIRE DAMAGED B. Walls 1. Exterior D FIRE DAMAGED 2. Interior D FIRE DAMAGED C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior D FIRE DAMAGED b. Exterior D FIRE DAMAGED . 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D COVERED IN FIRE DEBRIS 3. Windows D FIRE DAMAGED D. Roof 1. Rafters D FIRE DAMAGED 2. Deck, Shingles D FIRE DAMAGED E. Ceilings 1. Joists D FIRE DAMAGED 2. Ceiling D FIRE DAMAGED F. Floors D FIRE DAMAGED G. Other H. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel D PULLING AWAY FROM WALL Wiring D FIRE DAMAGED 3. Lights, Switches D FIRE DAMAGED 4. Outlets D FIRE DAMAGED 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink D FIRE DAMAGED b. Lavatories D FIRE DAMAGED c. Water/Closets D FIRE DAMAGED d. Shower D FLU DAMAGED e Water Heater D FIRE DAMAGED 2. Water Piping D FIRE DAMAGED 3. Drain, Waste & Vent D FIRE DAMAGED 4. Sewer/Septic tank D FIRE DAMAGED 5. Gas System D FIRE DAMAGED C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating D FIRE DAMAGED 2. Air Conditioning D FIRE DAMAGED 1II. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other WEEDS. FIRE DEBRIS Comments: FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE 2-6-07 S:\CPShare\INSPECTION DIVISIONWLL OTHFR STUFF\Code Enforcement\Dang Buildings\D B MI P FORM 517 N 3RD.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 10911 N L ST. # 22-A HCAD OWNER: GLENN W. BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN DR- PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 DEED OWNER: GLENN W BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN - PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 OTHER: GLENN W BROWN JR - P 0 BOX 5309 - PASADENA TX 77508-5309 LEGAL: TR 42613W 1/2 OF E 1/2 LAPORTE OUTLOTS OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: Mil NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 92; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: q 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fu-e, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; q 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; q 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; V 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 4 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII. SECTION 82478, IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. X �)A4 "� y.�� ( -/,.o 7 BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X Z�- L� FIRE L'S OFFICE DATE X (AZf - am/ FTRTZ (IATF.F'C OFFTC, R / )I TF Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST Page 3 A = Adequate STRUCTURAL A. Foundation 1. Slab 2. Pier & Beam a_ Footings b. Sills c. Joists B. Walls 1. Exterior 2. Interior C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior b. Exterior 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs 3. Windows D. Roof 1. Rafters 2. Deck, Shingles E. Ceilings 1. Joists 2. Ceiling F. Floors G. Other II. MECHCANICAL SYSTEMS D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION N/A N/A N/A N/A A A UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK BOARDED UP D MISSING D GLASS BROKEN D WATER DAMAGED UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT D D WATER DAMAGED FALLING IN (VISIBLE THRU WINDOW UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel UNK Wiring D 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNABLE TO INSPECT EXPIRED FIXTURE WIRING IN DAMAGED CEILING (VISIBLE THRU WINDOW UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning UNK III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT WEEDS AT HOME & REAR OF LOT Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY S:\CPShare\iNSPECIION DIVISIOMALL OTHER STUFF\Code Enforcement\Dang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 10911 N L22-A.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 10911 N L ST. # 22-B HCAD OWNER: GLENN W. BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN DR- PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 DEED OWNER GLENN W BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN - PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 OTHER: GLENN W BROWN JR - P O BOX 5309 - PASADENA TX 77508-5309 LEGAL: TR 426 B W 1/2 OF E 1/2. LAPORTE OUTLOTS OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: MH NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (1) VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg I Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: I. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 4 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION 42: (NOT REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT NOT REPAIRABLE AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTH AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE. x 2_t�"52, ��" U /l-6'% BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X / ' &tL— — ��/s7 I`MtlaARSHAVS OFFICE DATE X l Y•in. &�?/C' ©iD/ 0/7l0/% FIRE CHIEF'S OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST page 3 A = Adequate STRUCTURAL D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings N/A b. Sills N/A c. Joists N/A B. Walls 1. Exterior D ROT.HOLES• SIDING FALLING OFF 2. Interior D HOLE (VISIBLE THRU WINDOW) C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D DAMAGED 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D MISSING 3. Windows D ROT ON FRAMES D. Roof 1. Rafters UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Deck, Shingles UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT E. Ceilings 1. Joists INK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel UNK Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System C. Beating & A/C 1. Heating 2. Air Conditioning III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT I. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other Comments: WEEDS AT HOME & REAR OF LOT SACPShareUNSPECTTON DIVISIOMALL OTHER STUFF\Code EnforcementDang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 10911 N L22-B.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: 10911 N L ST. 4 22-C HCAD OWNER: GLENN W. BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN DR- PEARLAND TX 77591-6466 DEED OWNER: GLENN W BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN - PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 OTHER: GLENN W BROWN JR - P O BOX 5309 - PASADENA TX 77508-5309 LEGAL: TR 426 B. W 1/2 OF E 1/2. LAPORTE OUTLOTS OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: MH NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: VACANT: ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings inspection Form Bldg I Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; 13. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION #1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B. USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TROETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VIII SECTION 82-478 IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED X. 24 V'a BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE F �vIARHAL'S OFFICE DATE X �d �.�Yl. �.�' O&IM107 FIRE CHIEF'S OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building inspection Form Bldg I BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST Page 3 A = Adequate STRUCTURAL D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings N/A b. Sills N/A c. Joists N/A B. Walls 1. Exterior A 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior D BROKEN GLASS 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D MISSING 3. Windows D BROKEN GLASS D. Roof 1. Rafters UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Deck, Shingles UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling D SAGGING (VISIBLE THRU WINDOW) F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other H. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel UNK Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing I. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT D EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNK UNK C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating UNK 2. Air Conditioning UNK III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other Comments: UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT WEEDS AT HOME & REAR OF LOT SACPShareUNSPECTION DIVISIMALL OTHER STUFF\Code Enforcemcnt0ang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 10911 N L22-C.doc06-2007 Rev. City of La Porte DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM DATE: 6-5-07 STREET ADDRESS: _ 10911 N L ST. # 22-D HCAD OWNER: GLENN W. BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN DR- PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 DEED OWNER: GLENN W BROWN JR - 3413 WINDFERN - PEARLAND TX 77581-6466 OTHER GLENN W BROWN JR - P O BOX 5309 - PASADENA TX 77508-5309 LEGAL: TR 426 B. W 1/2 OF E 1/2. LAPORTE OUTLOTS OCCUPANCY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING: MH NON -CONFORMING ISSUES: FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER YES SEWER YES ELECTRICAL: YES GAS: YES NO.OF DWELLING UNITS: (11 VACANT: YES OCCUPIED: AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 82; ARTICLE VIII, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Sec. 82-473. Declaration of Public Nuisance and Hazard. A. Dangerous or Substandard Buildings or Structures. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. A building that is vacant, and is not up to current building code standards. These vacant buildings can be either open to trespass or boarded up; 2. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location; 3. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property; 4. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting the building; (d) the deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation, or (e) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse; 5. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used; Dangerous Buildings Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 2 6. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (a) a public nuisance, (b) a harbor for vagrants, or as to (c) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts; 7. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the Board to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease; 8. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire -resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the Board to be a fire hazard; B. Dangerous or substandard electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. A building or structure shall be considered dangerous or substandard whenever it is determined by the Board, that any or all of the following is applicable: 1. Whenever any protective or safety device specified in The Electrical Code and of this title is not provided or is inoperative, defective, dilapidated, or deteriorated so as to threaten to fail or function as originally intended; 2. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (a) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (b) faulty construction; (c) obsolescence; (d) inadequate maintenance, which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to Iife, health, property or safety; 3. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety; 4. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was constructed, installed, altered or maintained in violation of the building code and/or fire code so as to constitute a potential hazard to life, health, property or safety. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: OPTION # 1: (REPAIRABLE — RESIDENTIAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S DANGEROUS BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED AMENDED AND ENACTED BY CITY. ORDINANCE #04-2700 AND #96-2079- B USING THE REGULATIONS AND CODE AS ITS GUIDE IT IS THE OPINION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THE REPAIR OR ALTERATION ORDER IS NOT COMPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN ARTICLE VM, SECTION 82-478, IT IS THEN THE OPINION OF THIS BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED. X"U�J' 6 //-e7 BUILDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE DATE X�fl�'_ FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DATE X W • In, y Q!73' 0&1o710 I FIRE CHIEF'S OFFICE DATE Dangerous Building Inspection Form Bldg 1 Page 3 BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST A = Adequate D = Deficient N/A = Not Applicable I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT / EXPLANATION A. Foundation 1. Slab N/A 2. Pier & Beam a. Footings N/A b. Sills N/A c. Joists N/A B. Walls I. Exterior A 2. Interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT C. Means of Egress 1. Doors a. interior UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT b. Exterior UNK BOARDED UP 2. Porches, Steps, Stairs D MISSING 3. Windows D BROKEN GLASS D. Roof 1. Rafters UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Deck, Shingles UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT E. Ceilings 1. Joists UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 2. Ceiling D HOLE• EVIDENCE OF ROOF LEAK (VISIBLE THRU WINDOW) F. Floors UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT G. Other II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Electrical 1. Service Entrance & Panel UNK Wiring UNK 3. Lights, Switches UNK 4. Outlets UNK 5. Other B. Plumbing 1. Fixtures a. Sink b. Lavatories c. Water/Closets d. Shower e Water Heater 2. Water Piping 3. Drain, Waste & Vent 4. Sewer/Septic tank 5. Gas System C. Heating & A/C 1. Heating 2. Air Conditioning III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT D EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS: FLOOR SUPPORT ROTTED UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT UNK UNABLE TO INSPECT 1. Accessory Structures N/A 2. Condition of Grounds D 3. Other WEEDS AT HOME & REAR OF LOT Comments: EXTERIOR INSPECTION ONLY SACPShareUNSPECTION DIVISION\ALL OTHER STUFF\Code EnforcementDang Buildings\D B INSP FORM 10911 N L22-D.doc06-2007 Rev. THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE X NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII; S. 82-477 of the City's Code of Ordinances, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M, on the 27* day of August, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider condemnation of the following structures that have been found by the Board of Inspection to be dangerous (substandard) and a nuisance. 249 Dwire Dr. (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 8; Lots 1&2; Bay Oaks HCAD: #063-022-008-0001 Tax Roll: Robert D. Davis— 607 Sandy Lane — La Porte, Tx 77571 Deed: Ruby Alma Davis — 249 Dwire — La Porte, Tx 77571 210 Pine Bluff Street (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 7; Lots 31-33; Pine Bluff HCAD: #058-012-007-0031 Tax Roll: Robert L. Pfirman — 17926 Bamwood Dr. — Houston, Tx 77090-1857 Deed: Robert L. Pfirman — 8045 Antoine, #383 — Houston, Tx 77088 Other: Melissa Stallman & Todd Stevenson — 2555 Repsdorph #414 — Seabrook, Tx 77586 (Recent Leasee) 203 Bayshore Dr. (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 7; Lot 8; Pine Bluff HCAD: #058-012-007-0008 Tax Roll: F. G. Withrow — 4202 Rosemary Ln. — Houston, Tx 77093-2944 Deed: Patricia Ann Withrow Martin — 343 Fitzgerald Ln. — Jamestown, TN 38556 1025 San Jacinto (Single-family dwelling in a High Density Residential (R-3) zone) Legal: Blk. 305; Lots 10-15; La Porte 14CAD: #024-034-000-0010 Tax Roll: Jose Martinez — 11222 North H St. — La Porte, Tx 77571 Deed: Jose Martinez — 11222 North H St. — La Porte, Tx 77571 Public Hearing Notice August 27, 2007 Meeting 202 S. Blackwell Street Page 2 of 4 (Single-family dwelling in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 75; Lots 38-40 & Tr. 37; Bayfront HCAD: #006-165-075-0037 Tax Roll: Leonard Zlomke - 202 S. Blackwell St. - LaPorte, Tx 77571-5705 Deed: Leonard Zlomke - 202 S. Blackwell St. - LaPorte, Tx 77571-5705 Other: Leonard Zlomke - 209 S. Lobit - La Porte, Tx 77571-5705 531 S. 5th Street (Pre-existing, non -conforming accessory building without required primary residence in a Low Density Residential (R-1) zone) Legal: Blk. 113; Lots 13-16; LaPorte HCAD: #023-221-013-0013 Tax Roll: Kenneth Crumpler - 3030 County Rd. 62 - Rosharon, Tx 77583-6110 Deed: Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife, Ertis L. Crumpler - Address Unknown Other: Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler - 930 Robinson Rd. - LaPorte, Tx 77571 (Daughter) 419 S. 8th Street (Commercial Building in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 5; Lots 9,10; La Porte HCAD: #023-151-005-0009 Tax Roll: Peter Kuchinke - 118 Oakdale St. - La Porte, Tx 77571-7345 Deed: Peter J. Kuchinka - 118 Oakdale St. - Shoreacres, Tx 77571 8) 618 N. 1st Street (Abandoned, Pre-existing, non -conforming single family dwelling in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 327; Lots 7,8; La Porte HCAD: #024-037-027-0007 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara. Booker - 1019 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbarra Booker & Joe Booker -1019 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586 9) 622 N. 1 st Street (Abandoned, Pre-existing, non -conforming single family dwelling in a General Commercial (GC) zone) Legal: Blk. 327; Lots 5,6; La Porte HCAD: #024-037-027-0005 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara Booker - 1019 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbara Booker & Joe Booker - 10 19 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586 Public Hearing Notice August 27, 2007 Meeting Page 3 of 4 10) 517 N. 3rd Street (Fire damaged, single family dwelling in a Mid Density Residential (R-2) zone) Legal: Blk. 105; Lots 25,26; La Porte HCAD: #023-217-005-0022 Tax Roll: Joe & Barbara Booker - 1019 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586-4532 Deed: Barbara Booker & Joe Booker - 10 19 Pinewood Ln. - Seabrook, Tx 77586 11) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-A (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. '/2 of E. '/z; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern Dr. - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - P. O. Box 5309 - Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 12) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-B (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. '/2 of E. '/2; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern Dr. - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - P. O. Box 5309 - Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 13) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-C (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. 1/2 of E. '/Z; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern Dr. - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfern - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - P. O. Box 5309 - Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 14) 10911 N. L Street, Trlr. #22-D (Mobile Home in a Manufactured Housing (MH) zone) Legal: Tr. 426B; W. '/2 of E. '/2; La Porte Outlots HCAD: #023-140-000-0523 Tax Roll: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfem Dr. - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Deed: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - 3413 Windfem - Pearland, Tx 77581-6466 Other: Glenn W. Brown, Jr. - P. O. Box 5309 - Pasadena, Tx 77508-5309 Public Hearing Notice August 27, 2007 Meeting Page 4 of 4 Owners of the above listed structures are hereby requested to appear before the City Council to show why their buildings should not be declared a nuisance, condemned and ordered to be torn down. Citizens wishing to speak at the public hearing, pro or con, will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. Following the public hearing, a regular meeting of the City Council will be held to act upon the public hearing and other matters to be brought before the Council. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary There may be a possible quorum of City Council present at this meeting and may participate in discussions at this meeting, however, they will not vote on matters. THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (281) 471-5020 OR TDD LINE (281) 471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. SCOPE OF WORK & TIME OF COMPLETION Date Submitted: August 27, 2007 Submitted To: City of Laporte Owner: Richard L. Pfirman Project Location: 210 Pine Bluff, Laporte, Texas 77571 Legal Description: Lots 31, 32, 33, BlocU, Pine Bluff Description of Building: 1 story frame single family residential structure containing approximately 1,005 sq. ft. of living area (per HCAD) Scope of Work Time of Cgr'np/etion 1. Cut grass and remove all trash from premises. 914/07 2.Obtain permit from City of Laporte. 9/10/07 3. Remove and repair/replace damaged siding, 9124/07 soffit, fascia, trim, etc. 4. Repair/replace damaged doors & windows. 10/1/07 5. Powerwash exterior of building. 1018107 6. Paint entire exterior of building. 10115107 7. Completely board up building with 2 inch plywood 10/23/07 and paint plywood to match building. 9. Final cleanup and total completion of project. 10/30/07 Intent is to repair exterior, secure building completely, cut grass and maintain premises, and sell property to family who will repair interior of home and become a home owner. Will provide owner financing to facilitate sale. If required, will provide structural engineering report on structural integrity of building. If yo have any *ichard L. ern 713-854-8254 please call at any time. Aug-27-07 03:40P P.Ol Fax Cover Stet THIS TRANSMISSION CONSISTS OF CP PAGES (INCLUDING COVER SHEET) DATE: 3 -v;t rl -off Do17 TO: M ocyarz. 4- TRANSMITTING TO FAX. #: (J S FROM: RICHARD OR BARBARA PFIRMAN TRANSMITTING FROM FAX #: (832) 484-9994 REFERENCE: a 1 o Pv""B 1 LA-F-F iX • T7 THIS INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL. SHOULD YOU RECEIVE THIS FAX IN ERROR PLEASE DESTROY. IF YOU NEED VERIFICATION OF FAX RECEIPT OR OTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: RICHARD L. PFIRMAN 13ARBARA S. PFIRMAN (832) 484-9993 . (832) 484-9996 ORDINANCE NO. 2007- _ o r � AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 8 Lots 1-2, Bay Oaks, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Robert D. Davis, and Ruby Alma Davis, ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 8, Lots 1-2 Bay Oaks which is further described as 249 Dwire Dr., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a Ordinance No. 2007- Page 2 condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Robert D. Davis, whose address is 607 Sandy Ln, La Porte, TX 77571, and Ruby Alma Davis, whose address is 249 Dwire, La Porte, Tx. 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office Returned "Unclaimed" on August 8 2007 (Robert D. Davis) and Post Office Returned "No Mail Receptacle"on July 26 2007 (Ruby Alma Davis), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007- , /., Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Robert D. Davis, who resides at 607 Sandy Ln, La Porte, TX 77571„and Ruby Alma Davis, who resides at 249 Dwire, La Porte, TX. 77571 and are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Robert D. Davis, and Rubes Davis have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Robert D. Davis_ and Ruby Alma Davis to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Robert D. Davis, and Ruby Alma Davis to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Robert D. Davis, and Ruby Alma Davis, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Robert D. Davis, and Ruby Alma Davis, not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Robert D. Davis and Ruby Alma Davis record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4-1 day of flAil S , 2007. ATTEST: CIT F LA PORTE X _. By: Mayor cpl LP(Mtka, 6t&ft City Secretary IT — APPROVED: City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the day of 6&a , aQd , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received tW above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: L�Y� ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the � day of S/ , �, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the ove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. -��x gy--�6v Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code EnforcementlAction by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev_ ORDINANCE NO. 2007- D) 5' AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 7, Lots 31-33, Pine Bluff, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED, FINDING THAT Robert L. Pfirman, IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY, ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S), ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board) to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s), and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk._ 7, Lots_31-33,__Pine_Bluffwhich is further described as 210_Pine _ Bluff _St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte, and Ordinance No. 2007- c I Page 2 WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5. 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Robert L. Pfirman, whose address is 17926 Bamwood Dr, Houston, TX 77090- 1857, and Robert L. Pfirman, whose address is 8045 Antoine #383, Houston, TX 77088, that a hearing as provided in Section 82477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 25, 2007 (Robert L. Pfirman — Bamwood Dr.) and Post Office website shows "Undeliverable as Addressed" on July 26, 2007 (Robert L Pfirman — Antoine) and Post Office Returned as "Unclaimed" on August 09, 2007(Melissa Stallman & Todd Stevenson),a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing, WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007- , Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Robert L. Pfirman, who resides at 17926 Bamwood Dr., Houston, TX 77090-1857. and Robert L. Pfirman, who resides at 8045 Antoine, #383, Houston, TX 77088 and is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Robert L. Pfirman_ has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Robert L. Pfirman, to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Robert L. Pfirman, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7, The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Robert L. Pfirman, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Robert L. Pfirman, not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Robert L. Pfirman record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 2007. A-011L CIT F LA PORrTE� By: !\ Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED: City Secretary City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the c;Zld�' day of , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received thd above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of LaPorte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the � �V- day of k114,51 4WW, I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with th bove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S_\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- � 0 1 � AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 7, Lot 8, Pine Bluff, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT F. G. Withrow, and Patricia Ann Withrow Martin., ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board) to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 7, Lot 8, Pine Bluff, which is further described as 203 MMhore Dr., Ordinance No. 2007- �b Page 4 building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said F. G. Withrow, and Patricia Ann Withrow Martin, record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the /" day of .2007. CI OF LA POR� By: \ Mayor ATTEST: City 9ecietary APPROVED: " '-/' - �� 7. - City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 612 day of1the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received tl# above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: Crty Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of fJ �I may a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the bove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRW, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 30 / ") AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 305 Lots 10-15, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Jose Martinez, IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 305, Lots 10-15, La Porte, which is further described as 1025 San Jacinto, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and Ordinance No. 2007- Page 2 WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 20 77 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Jose Martinez, whose address is 11222 North H St., La Porte, TX 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on _ Post Office returned as "Unclaimed" on August 8 2007 a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on Au ,gust 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Ordinance No. 2007-1 Page 3 Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Jose Matinez, who resides at 11222 North H St., LaPorte, TX 77571, and is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Jose Martinez has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Jose Martinez to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Jose Martinez, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Jose Martinez, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Jose Martinez, not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Jose Martinez record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Ordinance No. 2007- t017, Page 4 Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the% day o 72007. CIT OF LA PO�� By: Mayor ATTEST: F City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the day of ,the City Secretary of the Cityof La Porte having receive tl� above and fore oi4rport from the Dangerous g g g Building Inspection Board of the City of LaPorte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: c _ ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the 0� /'g'day of �1%�I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the d6ove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 30 5 U JON 01 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 75, Lots 38-40, & TR 37, Ba fy ront, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Leonard Zlomke, IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 75, Lots 38-40, & Tr 37, Ba, f� which is further described as 202 S. Blackwell St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and Ordinance No. 2007- 301 Page 2 WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Leonard Zlomke, whose address is 202 S. Blackwell St., LaPorte, TX 77571- 5705, and Leonard Zlomke, whose address is 209 S. Lobit, La Porte. TX 77571-5705,that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office returned as "Unclaimed" on August 8 2007 (Leonard Zlomke — Lobit Address) and Post Office Returned as "Vacant" on July 26 2007 (Leonard Zlomke- Blackwell address), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007-' Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Leonard Zlomke, who resides at 202 S. Blackwell St., La Porte, TX 77571-5705, and Leonard Zlomke, who resides at 209 S. Lobit, La Porte, TX 77571-5705 and is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Leonard Zlomke has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Leonard Zlomke to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Leonard Zlomke, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Leonard Zlomke, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Leonard Zlomke, not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished Ordinance No. 2007- 0 , Page 4 without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Leonard Zlomke record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of .2007. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Secretary City Attorney CITY OF LA PORTE LIM Mayor ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the day of , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE M. ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of , I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev_ ORDINANCE NO. 2007- -� 0 l l AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 113. Lots 13-16, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Kenneth Crumpler, Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife Ertis L. Crunler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 113, Lots 13-16, La Porte which is further described as 531 S. 5th St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and Ordinance No. 2007 , Page 2 WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Kenneth Crumpler, whose address is 3030 County Rd., Rosharon, TX 77583- 6110, and Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife, Ertis L. Crumpler, whose address is unknown, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler, whose address is 930 Robinson Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 31, 2007 (Kenneth Crumpler) and July 25 2007 (Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Ordinance No. 2007- Page 3 Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Kenneth Crumpler, who resides at 3030 County Rd., Rosharon, TX 77583-6110, and Kenneth E.Crumpler & wife, Ertis L. Crumpler, who resides at unknown and Kenneth Crumpler %Kathleen Crumpler, who resides at 930 Robinson Rd, La Porte, TX 77571, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Kenneth Crumpler, and Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife Ertis L Crumpler and Kenneth Crumpler %Kathleen Cru npler have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Kenneth Crumpler, and Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife, Ertis L Crumpler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Kenneth Crumpler, and Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife, Ertis L. Crumpler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Kenneth Crumpler, Kenneth E. CruMler & wife, Ertis L Crumpler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Kenneth Crumpler, Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife Ertis L Crumpler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such Ordinance No. 2007- DJOI, Page 4 assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Kenneth Crumpler, Kenneth E. Crumpler & wife Ertis L. Crumpler, and Kenneth Crumpler % Kathleen Crumpler record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this thef--�-14 day of , 2007. CI OF LA P By: Mayor ATTEST: to?& - City Secretary APPROVED: ZZ.�A-Z T City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the 40k day ofA - the City Secretary of the City of LaPorte, having receivedle e above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the c-:) -,V/- day of L4 6 I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the V6ove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC — City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- Idd v 'fOu� �IY�bn AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDINGS) LOCATED ON Blk 5, Lots 9-10, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Peter Kuchinke ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 5, Lots 9-10, La Porte which is further described as 419 S. 8th St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and Ordinance No. 2007- Page 2 WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Peter Kuchinke, whose address is 118 Oakdale St., La Porte, TX 77571-7345 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office returned as "Unclaimed" on August 8, 2007, a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WIIEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Ordinance No. 2007- gage 3 Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Peter Kuchinke, who resides at 118 Oakdale St., La Porte TX 77571-7345, is the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Peter Kuchinke, has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Peter Kuchinke, to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Peter Kuchinke, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Peter Kuchinke, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Peter Kuchinke, not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Peter Kuchinke, record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of .2007. ATTEST: APPROVED - City Secretary City Attorney CITY OF LA PORTE Mayor ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the day of , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE M. ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of , I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-,3 v AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 327, Lots 7-8, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Joe & Barbara Booker ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and Ordinance No. 2007- 3011, Page 2 WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 327, Lots 7-8, La Porte, which is further described as 618 N. lst St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Joe & Barbara Booker, whose address is 1019 Pinewood Ln, Seabrook, TX 77586-4532 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of LaPorte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office returned as "Unclaimed" on August 09 2007, a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and Ordinance No. 2007- Page 3 WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section, 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Joe & Barbara Booker, who reside at 1019 Pinewood Ln, Seabrook, TX 77586-4532, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Joe & Barbara Booker have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Joe & Barbara Booker_ by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Joe & Barbara Booker not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within Ordinance No. 2007-� Page 4 thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Joe & Barbara Booker record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this thee'" day of Y..4- ", 2007. CIT OF LA POR17E Mayor ATTEST: !: 1l/1lZW City Secretary APPROVED: T elgl� City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, thez �1 day of&MA. the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received 1he above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: U)&—� pzr�, ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the ab&e referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. tAkz& 40�' - Martha Gillett, TRM , CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 327, Lots 5-6, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Joe & Barbara Booker ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and Ordinance No. 2007- 7 Page 2 WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 327, Lots 5-6, La Porte, which is further described as 622 N. 1 st St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Joe & Barbara Booker, whose address is 1019 Pinewood Ln, Seabrook, TX 77586-4532 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office Returned as "Unclaimed" on August 09, 2007, a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007-Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Joe & Barbara Booker, who reside at 1019 Pinewood Ln Seabrook, TX 77586-4532, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Joe & Barbara Booker have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker, to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Joe & Barbara Booker, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Joe & Barbara Booker not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Joe & Barbara Booker record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of _ l , 2007. CIT F LA PORT By: Mayor ATTEST: LIL&Z/A 42�zz City Secretary APPROVED: IZ� T City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the� _day of ,� the City Secretary of the City of LaPorte, having received th6 above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIR, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the "day ofI mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the Wove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. -n-lz t �� Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- ,a AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Blk 105, Lots 25-26, La Porte, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Joe & Barbara Booker ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANLIER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board) to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and Ordinance No. 2007- 5QV,4 Page 2 WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Blk. 105, Lots 25-26,, LaPorte, which is further described as 517 N. 3rd St., Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5• 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Joe & Barbara Booker, whose address is 1019 Pinewood Ln. Seabrook _TX 77586-4532 that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on Post Office Returned as "Unclaimed" on August 09, 2007, date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007 ice,' I Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of LaPorte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Joe & Barbara Booker, who reside at 1019 Pinewood Ln, Seabrook, TX 77586-4532, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Joe & Barbara Booker have been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Joe & Barbara Booker, tc commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Joe & Barbara Booker, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Joe & Barbara Booker not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be prdinance No. 2007- Page 4 removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Joe & Barbara Booker record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. -�/W PASSED AND APPROVED this the7'" day of , 2007. CI OF LA PORTEE By: KJ Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: z77W_-�- - City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this the c ' �c da of 6 y , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received &e above and foregoing feport from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of LaPorte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: -' ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the .2day of �! I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the W6ove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev_ ORDINANCE NO. 2007- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Tr 426B; W1/2 of E1/2, La Porte Outlots, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Glenn W. Brown, Jr. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board) to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Tr 426B; W1/2 of E1/2, La Porte Outlots, which is further described as 10911 N. L St.#22-A, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to Ordinance No. 2007- aW Page 2 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is 3413 Windfern Dr., Pearland, TX 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is P. O. Box 5309, Pasadena, TX 77508- 5309, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 25, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown Jr. — Windfern Dr and July 31, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown Jr. — P. O .Box 5309), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Page 3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of LaPorte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section Z. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Glenn W. Brown,. Jr., who resides at 3.4.13 Windfern_Dr., _Pearland. TX_ 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., who receives mail at P. O. Box 5309, Pasadena, TX 77508-5309, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr., commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Glenn W. Brown_ Jr., by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished Ordinance No. 2007- .6 Page 4 without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this theR %'" day of , 2007. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney CI OF LA PO � By. �e Mayor ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL ��t �A ,�j}�� On this, the day of u � the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received t e above and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIR, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: t ATTEST: �Old- City � Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of �L>�9O , I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- J L41 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Tr 426B; W1/2 of El/2, La Porte Outlots, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Glenn W. Brown, Jr. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Tr426B. W1/2 of E1/2 La Porte Outlots which is further described as 10911 N. L St.#22-B, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to Ordinance No. 2007E Page 2 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is 3413 Windfern Dr., Pearland, TX 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is P. O. Box 5309, Pasadena, TX 77508- 5309, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 25, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — Windfern Dr.) and July 31, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007- 5L2�, L BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Page 3 Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned_ Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Glenn W. Brown, Jr., who resides at 3413 Windfern Dr., Pe Hand TX 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., who receives mail at P. O. Box 5309_ Pasadena_ TX 77508-5309, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr., to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Glenn W. Brown. Jr., by registered mail.. return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished Ordinance No. 2007- C , Page 4 without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this tW� *day of 12007. CIT F LA PORT By:y ATTEST: City Secre ry APPROVED: City Attorney Mayor ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the e;� ?'z day of L�"92 �, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received the &ove and foregoing report from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By: � ��- ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the <� "�-A day of t! -2a,09 I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShaze\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Fonn.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- '3 D �A-D AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Tr 426B W 1 /2 of E 1 /2. La Porte Outlots, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Glenn W. Brown, Jr. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Tr 426B• W1/2 of El/2 La Porte Outlots which is further described as 10911 N. L St.#22-C. Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to Ordinance No. 2007- Page 2 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is 3413 Windfem Dr., Pearland, TX 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is P. O. Box 5309, Pasadena, TX 77508- 5309, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 25, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. -- Windfern Dr.) and July 31, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309, a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. f BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Page 3 Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section Z. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds_ determines and declares such buildings), to be a nuisance, and orders such buildina(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Glenn-W. Brown, Jr., who resides at 341_3 Windfern_Dr ti Pearland,_TX 77581_-6466, and Glenn-W. Brown, Jr.. who receives mail at P.-O.- BQx_5_30_91.Pasadena TY_77508_-5.3_09, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated. and that as such record owner(s), the said Glenn W. Brown,_Jr.. has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Glenn-W.- Brown. Jr to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Glenn W, Brown Jr_ to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the buildins(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of lave. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the Cite Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Glenn W_. Brown, Jr.- by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section $._ Should the said Glenn W, Brown Jr. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after Hereof, then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said building(s) to be removed or demolished Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this th9 /' day of I& a 2007. CITY OF LA PORT Bv_ Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the,.)q k day of A c�()(% , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received tie above and foregoing re ort from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of LaPorte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA PORTE By:. ATTEST City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the c day of ,L c ,ate? I mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the hilove referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TKN4C, CMC City Secretary S:\CPShare\Code EnforcemenMetion by City Council Fonn.doc April 2004. Rev. ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 0 :a AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED ON Tr 426B; W1/2 of E1/2. La Porte Outlots, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Glenn W. Brown. Jr. IS THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of LaPorte, passed and approved Section 82- 472 of the Code of Ordinances, creating a Dangerous Building Inspection Board (the Board to be composed of the Building Official or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (a) provides that: Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall make a thorough inspection of such building(s); and WHEREAS, Section 82-474 (e) provides that: After the inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board shall report its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition of the building(s) upon which such conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the Board that the building(s) located on Tr 426B. Wl/2 of E1/2 La Porte Outlots which is further described as 10911 N. L St.#22-D, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse, been allowed to Ordinance No. 2007- VAC Page 2 deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a public nuisance or hazard, as defined in Section 82-473 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte; and WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore made and filed its written report, June 5, 2007 finding said building to be in fact a dangerous building; WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner(s) of said property, Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is 3413 Windfern Dr., Pearland, TX 77581-6466, and Glenn W. Brown, Jr., whose address is P. O. Box 5309, Pasadena, TX 77508- 5309, that a hearing as provided in Section 82-477 of said Ordinance would be held at 6:00 PM on August 27, 2007 at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of said hearing upon said owner(s), by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicated that said owner(s) received said notice on July 25, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — Windfern Dr.) and July 31, 2007 (Glenn W. Brown, Jr. — P. O. Box 5309), a date more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on August 27, 2007 a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: Ordinance No. 2007- 3=.F BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Page 3 Section 1. This Ordinance contains the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares such building(s) to be a nuisance, and orders such building(s) condemned. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that Glenn W. Brown. Jr., who resides at 3413 WindfernDr., Pearland, TX_77581-6466, and Glenn W Brown, Jr._, who receives mail at P._4_ Box _5309._Pasadena, _TX 77508 5309, are the record owner(s) of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner(s), the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. has been duly and legally notified of those proceedings. Sec,tion5. The City Council hereby orders the said Glenn- _W. Brown, Jr to entirely remove or tear down such building(s), and further orders the said Glenn W Brown, Jr.., to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete said removal or demolition within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6_. The City Council hereby orders the Board of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, unsanitary condition of the building(s) to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building(s), which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner(s) of said property, the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr., by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section_8._ Should the said Glenn W._Brown Jr. not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building(s) within thirty (30) days after hereof then the Board of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said buildings) to be removed or demolished Ordinance No. 2007- Page 4 without delay, and the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the said Glenn W. Brown, Jr. record owner(s) of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building(s), and made lien thereon. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, and recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2007. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney CiT OF LA PO(RyT') By. C/f Mayor ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL On this, the day of , the City Secretary of the City of La Porte, having received flit above and foregoing rbport from the Dangerous Building Inspection Board of the City of La Porte, the City Secretary of the City of La Porte is hereby ordered to notify the owner in writing in accordance with the provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances Article VIH, Section 82-478. CITY OF LA POR By. 7 ATTEST: City Secretary CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on the day of A-as-1- �R-04 mailed a notice to the above named owner, in connection with the above referenced property, said notice being in accordance with City's Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Section 82-478. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Said notice included a copy of the Dangerous Building Inspection Form attached hereto. Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary S_\CPShare\Code Enforcement\Action by City Council Form.doc April 2004. Rev. 10/11 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Aueust 27, 2007 Requested By: Wayne J. SaVV1P Department: Plannine Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Attachments: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Sketch Plan SUMMARY Appropriation Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Amount Requested: NA Budget Item: NA The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its July 19, 2007, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-006. The request, submitted by Ms. Sally Williams, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing a new rental and leasing facility on approximately 0.76 acre tract of land located at 602 State Highway 146 South. Heavy construction equipment rental and leasing activity is classified as a "conditional use' in general commercial zoning districts. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required per Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106 (zoning). The property is located at the southwest corner of West `E' Street and State Highway 146 South. Earlier, City Council approved the closing of portions of 16' public alley between these lots/tracts and South 11 b Street right-of-way adjacent to the property. Primary access to the facility shall be along West `E' Street, a 60'public right-of-way, improved up to the east right-of-way line of South 11`h Street. The existing land uses are primarily commercial, (e.g. businesses along State Highway 146 frontage road are auto dealerships, boat & RV sales, office furniture sale and showroom, further south are hotel/motel, restaurants, convenience store/gas station, and supermarket etc). Here, a 6,000 sq. ft office/warehouse is being proposed for the Clear Creek Equipment. The property in question is subject to requirements for 100% masonry and glass products in compliance with the current ordinance regarding building design standards along major thoroughfares. Public Notices were mailed to four (4) property owners. No responses were received. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-006 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached herewith. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-006 for a 0.76 acre tract of land located at 602 State Highway 146 South. for 19R 07 oerns, Inte m City Manager Dat ORDINANCE NO. 1501-1.5 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 GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU07-006 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: LOTS 1-8 AND TRS 25-32, BLOCK 122, TOWN OF LA PORTE, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASING FACILITY IN A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: "Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to -wit, on the 19th day of July, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration. "Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 3. On July 19, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated on the 30th day of July, 2007, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. ORDINANCE NO. 1501- y-S Page 2 "Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 27th day of August, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing. "Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, "Section 6. The conditions of the said Special Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special Conditional Use Permit is as follows, to -wit: Lots 1-8 and TRS 25-32, Block 122, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. "Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan. "Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas ORDINANCE NO. 1501- Y5- Page 3 Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. "Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed and approved this the D-17 day of fiV 2007. CITY O LA PORTE By: ALTON PORTER, Mayor ATTEST: By: a M RT A GILLETT, YCAyKecretary APPROVED: By: Z",-A-„ CLARK ASKINS, Assistant City Attorney #SC UU/-UU6 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 19'h day of July, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-006, which has been requested for the property described as Lots 1-8 and TRS 25-32, Block 122, Town of LaPorte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Ms. Sally Williams, of Clear Creek Equipment, is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for establishing a new facility to be located at 602 State Highway 146 South. Heavy construction equipment rental and leasing is classified as a conditional use per City's Code of Ordinances. A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for.further information. 820 S. 8th Street Porte, Texas 77571 ity of La Porte ounty of Harris rate of Texas 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 re Sun m 1947' efore me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and )geared Lisa Godfrey, a duly authorized representative of The ayshore Sun, a semi -weekly newspaper published and generally stributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who ter being duly sworn, swears t e attached notice was published in ie Bayshore Sun dated _n isa Godfrey rn and subscribed &.qc-r,-7 .2007. before me this _ Iq day of !D@1DBiDDDD@ilDliiBDI11@DIIID@IDllllil@1Diili!!!@!!@!! ar`'�e� DENNIS C. DUNHAM - Notary Public ® Y. `a (VOTARY PUBLIC Harris Count , Texas = s> FOFs�rS STATE OFTEXAS y % Comm. Exp. 10-01-2008 �BDiiDDiD@li�i@iiiuiliili@i@liliDl@@il@D1D1@ii@lDDiD11 My Commission Exprires �r6�--C EXHIBIT City of La Porte Established 1892 July 30, 2007 Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Porter and Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on July 19, 2007, considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-006. The applicant, Clear Creek Equipment, Inc., seeks approval of a proposed heavy equipment rental/leasing facility to be located at 602 State Highway 146 South. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-006 with the following conditions: 1. SCU#07-006 is specifically limited to the proposed development of the Clear Creek Equipment as described by SIC Code#7353. 2. This property is subject to the City of La Porte "Exterior Building Design Standards" along major thoroughfare as 100% masonry and glass. A note with the list of proposed material shall be noted on the development site plan. 3. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 4. All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete as per Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. 5. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) criteria for detention/drainage system and approval shall be applicable. 6. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. 7. Ensure that existing tree line or vegetation will be preserved off the rear property line, and landscape plan shall accompany the site plan. 8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 9. In addition, at least 15% landscaping and screening must be provided along State Highway 146 and West `E' Street to insure an attractive appearance if necessary. 10. A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. 11. All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. 12. The property must be platted. 13. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. spect lly Submitted, �r at M ston Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission c: John Joerns, Interim City Manager Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney Planning and Zoning Commission 6Q4 W. Fairmont Pkwy. • La Porte, Texas 77571 • (281) 471-5020 EXHIBIT #SCU07-006 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 271h day of August, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, LaPorte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-006, which has been requested for the property described as Lots 1-8 and TRS 25-32, Block 122, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Ms. Sally Williams, of Clear Creek Equipment, is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for establishing a new facility to be located at 602 State Highway 146 South. Heavy construction equipment rental and leasing is classified as a conditional use per City's Code of Ordinances. A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information. PUBLIC NOTICES #SCU07-006 s 820 S. 8th Street THESTATE OF :a Porte, Texas 77571 TEXAS 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 re Sun Since 1947' `a '"once "y- -public will conduct a 5efore me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and hearing at 6:00 PM. �p eared Lisa Godfrey, a dui authorized representative of The on :;the z7tlt day of p Y� Y p August, . 27th a the CouncilSun, a semi -weekly newspaper published and generally Council . Chambers of the City Hall, 604 iistributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who West _Fairmont Park- way, La Porte, Tezas.J fter being duly sworn, swear h a ached notice was published in The purpose of this hearing is to consider �he Bayshore Sun dated J� Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-006, which has `been requested for the property , de- scribed aji s: Lots 1-8 and R 5- 2, Block Jomil unter, Porte , a �" Pisa Godfrey., vect 35, La . Porte; Harris County, ` Texas. Ms. Sally Wil- liams, of Clear Creek Equipment,is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use ` Per- mit for.: establishing a new fiacility to be ' I° ►worn and subscribed before me this ``� day of cated at 602 State y—'_ Highway 146 South. ` ,`�S7 ,2007. Heavy construction equipment rental and leasing is; classified as a,. conditional' use per - tit y's Code of,_ Ord, nances. A regular lotary Public meeting of the 'City larris County Texas Council will follow . the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hear- ing items and to con - duct ''other matters per-ly Commission Exprires taining to the Council. C i t_i__z e. n--s wishing to address the Council pro or con during . the Public Hearing will be _ re- quired to .sign in be- fore the `meeting `is cnnvc A _. DEWS C. DUNHAM NOTARY PUBLIC _ 1G STAV-7 OF TEXAS - �r7rF Of ZE��y Comm E ;n. 10-01-2008 !'�$111t161llDlllltlllll!!!t!elt d.;.t@lBlllltll!!!!18! EXHIBIT City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 07-006 This permit is issued to: Sally Williams Clear Creek Equipment Owner or Agent 332 North Highway 146 La Porte TX 77571 Address For Development of: Clear Creek Equipment Development Name 602 State Highway 146 South La Porte Address Legal Description: Lots 1-8 TRS 25-32 Block 122 Town of La Porte Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Use: Heavy Construction Equipment Rental & Lease Permit Conditions: 1. SCUP#07-006 is specifically limited to the proposed development of the Clear Creek Equipment as described by SIC Code#7353. 2. This property is subject to the City of La Porte "Exterior Building Design Standards" along major thoroughfare as 100% masonry and glass. A note with the list of proposed material shall be noted on the development site plan. 3. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 4. All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete as per Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. 5. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) criteria for detention/drainage system and approval shall be applicable. 6. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. 7. Ensure that existing tree line or vegetation will be preserved off the rear property line, and landscape plan shall accompany with the site plan. 8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 9. In addition, at least 15% landscaping and screening must be provided along State Highway 146 and West 'E' Street to insure an attractive appearance if necessary. 10. Fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106- 797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. 11. All new fencing and signage shall require separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. 12. The property needs to be platted. 13. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. ValidAtion Date: Director 1a W, i vl City Secretary EXHIBIT Staff Report July 19, 2007 Clear Creek Equipment Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-006 Requested by: Ms. Sally Williams Requested for: Lots 1-8, TRS 25-32, Block 122, and 16' wide portion of alley between these lots, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Location: 602 State Highway 146 South Zonin : General Commercial (GC) Proposed Use: Heavy Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing Background: The applicant is proposing a 6,000 sq.ft (60'x100') of office warehouse on a 0.76 acre tract located south of West `E' Street along State Highway 146 South. The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). Heavy Construction Equipment rental and leasing (SIC #7353) is classified as a `Conditional Use' in GC zoning districts. The reason some uses are conditional in GC zones is that in certain instances the Commission may feel that a use may be appropriate if further conditions are considered on a case -by -case basis. Analysis: Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216, 106-217 (pertains to SCUP), all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan, Development Ordinance, and Code of Ordinances (Chapter 106) as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: • Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties; • Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land uses; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air, water or noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Clear Creek SCU07-006 Page 2 of 3 Land Use — The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial, e.g. businesses along State Highway 146 frontage road are auto dealership, boats sales, furniture sale and showroom, further south are hotel/motel, restaurants, convenience store/gas station, and supermarket etc. Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract abuts feeder of State Highway 146 South, a major freeway in the Bayport area and southeast Harris County. The subject tract will have access along West `E' Street (60'ROW), which was improved recently as per City's Standard Specs., (concrete, curb, and gutters) and dead end to nearby Little Cedar Bayou to the west. The transportation/traffic system should accommodate the traffic and existing properties should not be impacted by the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the project and the proposed development should not conflict with the Thoroughfare Plan. Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. An 8" water line runs north to south along the west right-of- way of State Highway 146 South, east of the property in question. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs of the proposed development. The nearest fire hydrant is located more than 300' north of the property in question, therefore a fire hydrant must be installed at the developer's expense. A 10" sanitary sewer runs north to south along the west right-of-way of SH146, east of the property. The development requires on - site detention/retention with the planned outfall to nearby Little Cedar Bayou. Open Space/Landscape Plan - The property abuts commercial uses along State Highway 146 and this is the most public face of the tract. Staff suggests that a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should be placed adjacent to the major freeway. If approved, architectural standards coupled with the proposed landscaping and setbacks should result in a facility that is attractive and compatible with surrounding properties. Exterior Building Design Standards — City Council has approved an ordinance to the Zoning Chapter of the Code of Ordinances regarding building design standards for the City of La Porte along major thoroughfares. As such, the property in question is subject to requirements for 100% masonry and glass products. The property shall be constructed with exterior materials of brick, masonry, stone, marble, or permanently finished concrete and/or glass, or of an equivalent, permanent, architecturally -finished material to finish grade and no buildings shall be covered with aluminum, iron, steel or other metal surfaces. Clear Creek SCU07-006 Page 3 of 3 Conclusion: Based on the facts and considerations presented above, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be added: • SCUP#07-006 is specifically limited to the proposed development of Clear Creek Equipment as described by SIC Code#7353. • This property is subject to the City of La Porte "Exterior Building Design Standards" along major thoroughfare as 100% masonry and glass. A note with the list of proposed material shall be noted on the development site plan. • This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. • All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. • Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) criteria for detention/drainage system and approval shall be applicable. • Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. • Ensure that existing tree line or vegetation will be preserved off the rear property line, and landscape plan shall accompany the site plan. • Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. • In addition, at least 15% landscaping and screening must be provided along State Highway 146 and West `E' Street to insure an attractive appearance if necessary. • A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. • All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. • The property must be platted. • The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Options available to the Commission are: • Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional conditions. • Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. LOCATION OF PROPERTY Mt mmm� IFA % 20 l 5, IAIt 1 1 I 1 `O f v � o U 0 o CoHCf 19 .iQ C�&X39:oFFA�c�� � ib d ' �i1z , c orac. m 12/13 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Wayne J. S Department: Planning Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Attachments: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Sketch Plan SUMMARY Appropriation Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Amount Requested: NA Budget Item: NA The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its July 19, 2007, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-007. The request, submitted by Mr. John Bible, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing an office/warehouse facility on approximately 1.1478 acre tract of land located in the 500 block of North 81h Street. Warehousing activity is classified as a "conditional use' in general commercial zoning districts. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required per Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106 (zoning). The applicant is proposing four 4,675 sq.ft (85'x55') warehouse buildings on the subject tract located along North 8th Street, one block south of Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The plan is to develop these warehouses, which may cater to small businesses in the area or anticipated businesses to be located to La Porte. The existing land uses are primarily commercial, (e.g. businesses along North 8`h Street are special trade contractors, offices and storage/warehouses). There are predominantly trucking related businesses and other services, (e.g. truck stop, truck tires sales & repair services) located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard one block north of the subject property. The property also abuts residential zoned properties to the east (Northside Neighborhood), where the City hopes to build four single-family dwellings under the HOME grant program along North 7th Street. The setback area adjacent to the alley should be utilized for screening of the commercial establishment from the residential properties. As per item 9 of the special conditional use permit, in addition to the landscaping and screening, a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should also be placed along North 8th Street. If planned properly, the proposed landscaping/screening and additional setback should result in a facility that is attractive and compatible with surrounding properties. One of the directives of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new and sustained investment in the City as the basis of a successful redevelopment strategy. With limited commercial exposure on 81h Street, it was felt by the Commissioners that warehousing in support of local businesses may be the best use. Public Notices were mailed to thirteen (13) property owners. No responses were received. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission agreed with the staffs statement and amended a condition to the SCUP that the owner/developer must replat the property if subdivided. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-007 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached herewith. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-007 for a 1.1478 acre tract of land located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. Approved for C' cil Agenda Jo Joerns, ; rim City Manager Date ORDINANCE NO. 1501-Z, V I 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 GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU07-007 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: LOTS 1 THRU 16, BLOCK 101, TOWN OF LA PORTE, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING OFFICEIWAREHOUSE FACILITY IN A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: "Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to -wit, on the 19th day of July, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration. "Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 3. On July 19, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated on the 30th day of July, 2007, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. ORDINANCE NO. 1501- z5 Page 2 "Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 27`h day of August, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing. "Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 6. The conditions of the said Special Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special Conditional Use Permit is as follows, to -wit: Lots 1 thru 16, Block 101, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. "Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan. "Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas ORDINANCE NO. 1501--7 Page 3 Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. "Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed and approved this the day of , 2007. CITY O =LAPORTgy.---� ALTON PORTER, Mayor ATTEST: By: -: MARTHA ILLETT, City 8ecret7ary APPROVED: By: CLA K SKINS, Assistant City Attorney #5C'U07-007 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 19tn day of July, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-007, which has been requested for the property described as Lots 1-16, Block 101, Town of LaPorte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. John Bible, of Bayport Properties, is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for proposed office/warehouse facility to be located in the 500 block of North 81" Street. As per City's Code of Ordinances, warehousing is classified as a conditional use in General Commercial zoning districts. A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information. M01 is ity of La Porte ounty of Harris Late of Texas 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 re Sun Since 1947' Fairmont ' Park_ 3etore me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and Lai Pone iTeXas: ppeared Lisa Godfrey, a duly authorized representative of The purpose of : 'this a is to contlta� ayshore Sun, a semi -weekly newspaper published and generally Pemtit - Request . istributed in the City of La Porte Harris County,Texas and who °been'. requ gtea.;fter being duly sworn, swe r the � tta hed notice was published in the property 6 d as `.Lots ,-1a he Bahore Sun dated 101,1Town of La I l ; a Godfrey U V orn and subscribed before me this day of uc- ,2007. or Athe,otary Public acting hear_narris County, Texas ,cr, comer matters per- ining to the Commis- )n . i t ;Zen s My Commission Exprires thing o address the mmission , pro or during the Public wring will be re- 1 red to sign ,in be-, the meeting is ,Yened. CITY OF LA PORTE 1n—(_66 b 11@19@1911111@91l1@@IId19111111lII9116@11@186lIEldl!!@ 2ot,�V'°e<� DENNIS C. DUNHAM NOTARY PUBLIC SATE OF TEXAS ` s,TE of t�fry Comm. Exp. 10-01-2008 .. a!IlI0181111111tllllf111lIlltilil131111111lt8@8t9881ft .�► i . ��► City of La Porte .....% /f.%. * . Established 1892 �'EXAS July 30, 2007 Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Porter and Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on July 19, 2007, considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-007. The applicant, Bayport Properties, Inc., seeks approval of a proposed office/warehouse facility to be located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-007 with the following conditions: 1. SCU#07-007 is specifically limited to the proposed development of North 8`h Street Business Park. 2. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 3. All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete as per Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of LaPorte. 4. Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areas/residential properties and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. North 8'h Street is not a designated truck route. 6. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. 7. Ensure that landscape plan shall accompany the site plan showing screening and/or buffer between commercial uses and residential properties. 8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 9. In addition, landscaping must be provided along North 8`h Street to insure an attractive appearance of the facility. 10. Number of driveways shall be limited to two (2) along North 8`h Street as shown on the sketch plan. 11. A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. 12. All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. 13. Installation and maintenance of the sidewalks is the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. 14. The property needs to be platted, if subdivided. 15. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 4Mu y Submitt d B"T P Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission c: John Joerns, Interim City Manager Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney Planning and Zoning Commission 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. • La Porte, Texas 77571 9 (281) 471-5020 EXHIBIT q SC U U7-UU / THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 27th day of August, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-007, which has been requested for the property described as Lots 1-16, Block 101, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. John Bible, of Bayport Properties, is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for proposed office/warehouse facility to be located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. As per City's Code of Ordinances, warehousing is classified as a conditional use in General Commercial zoning districts. A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information. THE STATE OF _- 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 re Sun ce 1947 F August, 2g07, m the, . Council bChamers of the nd cry hall' the undersigned authority, on this date came a West Fairmont Pant:: efore me, a duly authorized representative of The way, La Porte, Texas: generally The purpose of this ppeared Lisa Godfrey, er published and g Y hearing -is to consider semi -weekly newspaper p Texas and who Special Conditional ayshore Sun, a Harris County, Use Permit Request published in #SCU07-007, which istributed in the Ci SVV a PO e' ed notice was p has been requested after being duly Sworn, for the. property 1 he eAyshore Sun dated OD scribed • as �Lots 1-1f. <�- Block 101, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35," La Pone, ` Harris County; I Texas, John Bible, of Bayport Prop- erties, is seeking ap- proval. of . a - Special Conditional Use Per- mit for proposed of-- J Tice/warehouse facility to. be located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. As per City's erode of Ordinances, Narehousing' i5 C1i3SS1- 5ed. as a conditional ise i 'f COm- nerc'sa {i ng dis- ricts. sser� A re gutar. neehng of the :'Cty Godfrey -t� day of rn _ and subscribed before me this )ublic "hearing Or_rn -e >urpose i of _ acting rpon the -public hear PubI1C rig items and ,to n- lotary lust other matters > Per Texas ainingtothe Councit. arras County, Ci,t"i ze n si vishing to address the :ouncil pro or on d luring the I Public,Ay Commission Exprires leering will be re- juired to sign in be- k, Ire ---the ---meeting onvened. 4 CITY OF LA PORTE lartha - Gil-' (� _ :_j: @➢3➢l➢l➢!!!➢➢flRltf4'S13➢iUl➢➢l1Rll➢➢l➢!!➢li➢➢E;€➢�➢ _ ,° 1y P�Bt% DENNIS C. DUNHkVi NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF TEXAS �,�lF pF SE+may Comm. Exp. 10-01-2008 — �!!!!!!!!➢Rl➢RRRR➢➢➢!!l➢➢➢!!R➢R11➢➢➢➢➢➢Rl!!!!l11➢➢➢➢11 ENV City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 07-007 This permit is issued to: John Bible Bayport Properties Inc Owner or Agent 11627 Noblewood Crest Ln., Houston, TX 77082 Address For Development of: North 8th Street Business Park Development Name 500 Block of North 8th Street La Porte Address Legal Description: Lots 1-16 Block 101, Town of La Porte Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Use: Office/Warehouse facility Permit Conditions: 1. SCUP#07-007 is specifically limited to the proposed development of 8th Street Business Park. 2. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 3. All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete as per Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. 4. Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areas/residential properties and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. North 8th Street is not a designated truck route. 6. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. 7. Ensure that landscape plan shall accompany with the site plan showing screening and/or buffer between commercial uses and residential properties. 8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 9. In addition, landscaping must be provided along North 8th Street to insure a positive appearance of the facility. 10. Number of driveways shall be limited to two (2) along North 8th Street as shown on the sketch plan. 11. Fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20) of any commercial establishment per Section 106- 797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. 12. All new fencing and signage shall require separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. 13. Installation and maintenance of the sidewalks is the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. 14. The property must be platted if divided. 15. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. Validation Date: Director of Planning City Secretary EXHIBIT Staff Report July 19, 2007 North 8th Street Business Park Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-007 Requested by: Mr. John Bible Requested for: 1.1478 acres of land, containing all of Lots 1 thru 16, Block 101, as recorded in Volume 58, Page 563 H.C.C.F., Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Location: 500 Block of North 8t' Street Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Proposed Use: Office/Warehouse Background: The applicant is proposing four 4,675 sq.ft (85'x55') warehouse buildings on a 1.1478 acre tract located in the 500 block of North 8t' Street, one block south of Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). General Warehousing and storage (SIC #4225) is classified as a `Conditional Use' in GC zoning districts. The reason some uses are conditional in GC zones is that in certain instances the Commission may feel that a use may be appropriate if further conditions are considered on a case -by -case basis. Analysis: Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216, 106-217 (pertains to SCUP), all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan, Development Ordinance, and Code of Ordinances (Chapter 106) as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: • Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties; • Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land uses; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air, water or noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. 81h Street Business Park SCU07-007 Page 2 of 4 Land Use — The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial, e.g. businesses along North 8th Street are special trade contractors, offices and storage/warehouses. There are predominantly trucking related businesses and other services, i.e. truck stop, truck tires sales & repair services located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard one block north of the subject property. Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract is in proximity to State Highway 146 and Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The property will have access along North 8th Street (80'ROW), runs north -south between West Main Street and Barbour's Cut Boulevard. North 8th Street is not a designated truck route. The transportation/traffic system should accommodate the traffic and existing properties should not be impacted by the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the project and the proposed development should not conflict with the Thoroughfare Plan. Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. An 8" water line runs east -west in the north right-of-way of West Madison Street, south of the property in question. Existing water is adequate for potable but may require fire protection for the proposed development. The nearest fire hydrant is located at the northwest corner of 8th Street and West Madison Street. A sanitary sewer line runs in the 16' public alley just east of the property. The development requires on -site detention/retention with the planned outfall to nearby drainage channel. Landscaping/Screening - The property abuts residential zoned properties to the east (Northside Neighborhood). The City hopes to build four single- family dwellings under the HOME grant program to the east of the subject property along North 7th Street. When a commercially zoned property is adjacent to residential uses, a 20' rear building setback is required. The setback area adjacent to the alley should be utilized for screening of the commercial establishment from the residential properties. Staff suggests heavy landscaping and screening in this area and a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should also be placed along North 8th Street. If approved, the proposed landscaping/screening and additional setback should result in a facility that is attractive and compatible with surrounding properties. Economic Development - One of the intentions of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new and sustained investment in the City as the basis of a successful redevelopment strategy. This may be achieved by encouraging in -fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. As per plan, commercial, retail, and service activities shall be clustered throughout the City and be convenient to residential areas. In this case, the plan is to develop warehouses, which may cater to small businesses in the area or anticipated businesses to be located to this area. The intent for commercial 81n Street Business Park SCU07-007 Page 3 of 4 uses is to include a balanced mixture of miscellaneous shopping, strip centers, free-standing commercial sites, and neighborhood stores. With the development of these small office/warehouse buildings, the goals and objectives of the plan may not be achieved. Sales tax is another factor that should be reviewed when considering this request. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the inclusion of sidewalks. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer. Conclusion: Based on the facts and considerations presented above, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be added: • SCUP#07-007 is specifically limited to the proposed development of 8th Street Business Park. • This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. • All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of LaPorte. • Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areas/residential properties and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. • North 8th Street is not a designated truck route. • Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. • Ensure that landscape plan shall accompany the site plan showing screening and/or buffer between commercial uses and residential properties. • Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. • In addition, landscaping must be provided along North 8th Street to insure an attractive appearance of the facility. • Number of driveways shall be limited to two (2) along North 8th Street as shown on the sketch plan. • A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. • All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. • Installation and maintenance of the sidewalks is the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. • The property must be platted. 8`n Street Business Park SCU07-007 Page 4 of 4 • The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 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THE CITY OF HOUSTON N INR TIONIT ANE RELYUPON IWS INfORNATIOV FOR PROPoSED EOOEVELOPMFM SIIES.I UNDERGROUND UTILITY NOTE: CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY LOCATION OF UNOERGN AREAUTBI COORBYCONT MITRE HOUSTONAREA FORRY CO T(48) TwGCOMurtTEE AT 713Y96dM6 FpOYE1GHT NS) NOURS BEFORE BEGwNING WORK. ALPINE ENGINEERING CND r M ra9�I Byr�9� E EVIEW CITY OWOI1ICBdIr rIBIFOFnIAlrom m wm BLD1S 16 f BIe LR ma oWI LBa LFe' BBm Bn BBBB nBs1 14115 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1'1'L+'M Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Michael Dolby Department: Finance Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Ordinance, Public Hearing Notice, Knox Askins, (Memo) Exhibits: Purdue(memo), House Bill, Copy of Article Exhibits 8, Section 1_9Fiscal Note Budget Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the 2007 session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 621; which added Texas Property Tax Code 11.253 to exempt from taxation certain tangible personal property. This bill was the implementing legislation for a constitutional amendment that was passed many years ago. The bill is very similar to the Freeport exemption passed many years ago, but it has a potentially larger impact as time goes on. This bill exempts goods, principally inventory, that are stored in a location that is not owned by the owner of the goods and are transferred from that location to another location within 175 days. The goods may be in the location for the purposes of assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property. Certain specific types of goods are presently excluded from this exemption: oil, natural gas, petroleum products, aircraft, dealer's motor vehicle inventory, dealer's vessel and outboard motor inventory, dealer's heavy equipment inventory, or retail manufactured housing inventory. Petroleum products are defined to be only the immediate derivatives of oil and natural gas, so some goods that you might think of as petroleum products may actually be exempted from taxation by this new law. The governing body of each taxing unit in the state may act to tax these goods in the year following the year in which the governing body takes action. These goods will first become exempt in 2008. If the City of La Porte wishes to continue to tax these types of goods in 2008, the City of La Porte must act to tax these goods. Action Required by Council: Approve ordinance 2007 - -which will allow us to continue taxing these goods. John JoWs, in'CerjorOfiy Manager Date THE STATE OF TEXAS) COUNTY OF HARRIS ) CITY OF LA PORTE ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Porte will hold a Public Hearing on the 27`h day of August 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this hearing is to provide members of the public the opportunity to speak for or against taxing tangible personal property in transit which would otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 30-�-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.2531 EXTENDING THE APPLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO CITY OF LA PORTE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008, AND THEREAFTERI DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT] CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE] FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAWy AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session has enacted House Bill 621 to take effect on January 1, 2008, which added Tex. Tax Code §11.253 to exempt from taxation certain tangible personal property held temporarily at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing or fabricating purposes (goods - in- transit) which property has been subject to taxation in the past; and WHEREAS, Tex. Tax Code 11.253(j) as amended allows the governing body of a taxing unit, after conducting a public hearing, to provide for the continued taxation of such goods -in-transit; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, having conducted a public hearing as required by Section 1-n(d), Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is of the opinion that it is in the best interests of the City to continue to tax such goods -in -transit; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That goods -in -transit, as defined in Tex. Tax Code 11.253 (a) (2) , as amended by House Bill 621, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session, shall remain subject to taxation by the City of La Porte. Section 2. That goods - in- transit, as defined in Tex. Tax Code 11.253 (a) (2) , as amended by House Bill 621, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session, shall remain subject to in lieu of taxation under City of La Porte Industrial District Agreements effective January 1, 2008, and thereafter. Section 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reasons, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. The City Secretary shall furnish a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Harris County Appraisal District. Section S. -The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this//" day of gag 2007. ATTEST: Mart a illett City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins City Attorney C7TY.OF LA P By: (('�� . :a'—_ Alton E. Porter, Mayor 2 ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX 1218 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-1218 KNOX W. ASKINS telephone 281.471.1886 CL.ARK T. ASKINS telecopier 281.471.2047 kaskins@houston.rr.com ctaskins@swbell.net M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 3, 2007 TO: Mr. John Joerns, Interim City Manager Mr. Michael Dolby, Interim Finance Director Vf4s. Kathy Powell, Tax Assessor Collector Mr. Hugh L. Landrum, Jr., Industrial Appraiser Ms. Martha A. Gillett, City Secretary Mr. Alton E. Porter, Mayor FROM: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney RE: Agenda Request for City Council Meeting of July 23, 2007 Taxation of "Goods In Transit" Dear Folks: This letter is to request an agenda item on the City Council meeting of July 23, 2007, to read as follows: "CONSIDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ( DATE ), TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253." I enclose herewith the following: 1. Letter from Mr. Robert Mott of the City's delinquent tax collection firm; 2. Photocopy of House Bill No. 621, adding Section 11.253, "Tangible Personal Property In Transit", to the Texas Tax Code; 3. Copy of Article 8, Section 1-9, of the Texas Constitution, with particular reference to subparagraph (d) thereof; 4. Fiscal note by the Texas Legislative Budget Board on HB 621; and S. Proposed Ordinance for consideration and adoption by City Council, following a public hearing. A notice of the public hearing should be published in The Bayshore Sun. MEMORANDUM July 3, 2007 page 2 I understand that Mr. Hugh L. Landrum, Jr. and members of City staff will be present at the July 23, 2007, meeting of City Council, to answer your questions on this matter. Our office, Mr. Landrum, and City staff, will recommend passage of the Ordinance. Yours very truly, Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA:sw Enclosures Howard Perdue (1933-2005) Larry Brandon C. David Felder James O. Collins Terry Ann White Gregg M. McLaughlin R. Bruce Medley Robert Mott Kevin Brennen Harold Lerew Jeonmade Baer David A. Ellison Laura J. Monroe Tab Beall B. Lynn Stavinoha Michael J. Darlow Joseph T. Longoria David S. Crawford Donald B. Roseman Terry G. Wiseman Carl O. Sandin Jason Bailey Owen M. Sonik David Hudson Clients of the Firm PerdueBrandonFielderCollins&Mott LLP 1-1 41 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1235 North Loop West Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77009 Telephone: 713-862-1860 Facsimile: 713-89 6-0030 pbfcm.com July 2, 2007 RE: New Exemption of "Goods in Transit" —Local Option to Tax Dear Client: R. Gregory East Elizabeth Banda W. Tracy Crites Jr. Karen Evertson Yolanda M. Humphrey John T. Banks Sandra Griffin Sergio E. Garcia E. Stephen Lee Eboney Cobb D'Loyne Peeples Alesho L. Wilfams Christopher S. Jackson Hiram A. Gutierrez Charles E. Brady Leslie M. Short Carol Barton D'Arwyn Daniels Thelma Banduch George Dowlen' *Retired Michael J. Siwierka Of Counsel In the 2007 session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 621. This bill was the implementing legislation for a constitutional amendment that was passed several years ago. The bill is very similar to the Freeport exemption passed many years ago, but it has a potentially larger impact as time goes on. This letter is to inform you of your options to tax the goods subject to the new exemption and to provide you with the forms and procedure to tax these goods if you choose. Our firm takes no position on the policy question of whether or not to continue to tax the property that is subject to this new exemption. We simply believe that the governing body of each of our clients should have the tools to make an informed decision on behalf of the taxpayers they represent. This new law passed without much scrutiny because it was a bracket bill that only affected one county in Texas until the closing days of the legislative session. Then an amendment made the exemption applicable statewide. What is Exempted? This bill exempts goods, principally inventory, that are stored in a location that is not owned by the owner of the goods and are transferred from that location to another location within 175 days. The goods may be in the location for the purposes of assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property. Certain specific types of goods are presently excluded from this exemption: oil, natural gas, petroleum products, aircraft, dealer's motor vehicle inventory, dealer's vessel and outboard motor inventory, dealer's heavy equipment inventory, or retail manufactured housing inventory. Petroleum products are defined to be only the immediate derivatives of oil and natural gas, so some goods that you might think of as petroleum products may actually be exempted from taxation by this new law. AMARILLO ARLINGTON AUSTIN HOUSTON LUBBOCK McALLEN MIDLAND TYLER WICHITA FALLS What is the Impact on Your Tax Base'? At present, this new law will probably have a limited impact because most goods are kept in facilities that are owned by the owners of the goods themselves. However, this may change rapidly. In order to take advantage of this new law, many property owners may seek to transfer ownership of either the goods or the facilities in which the goods are stored, manufactured, processed, etc. to legal entities with different ownership. These types of paper changes could make the property exempt. What Can You Do? The governing body of each taxing unit in the state may act to tax these goods in the year following the year in which the governing body takes action. These goods will first become exempt in 2008. So if you wish to continue to tax these types of goods in 2008, you must act to tax the goods before the end of 2007. You must inform all the appraisal districts in which your local government is located that you have acted to tax these goods. A copy of the resolution, order, or ordinance is the best way to document your decision to your appraisal district. Before you act to tax these goods, you must hold a public hearing on the question of whether to tax them or whether to let them become exempt. The legislature has prescribed no special procedures for this hearing, so it may be held at a meeting of the governing body called for other purposes. The item must be listed on the agenda for that meeting as an action item in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, but there is no additional public notice required. The legislature required that each taxing unit act in the manner required for official action by the governing body of the taxing unit. For counties, this means that action must be taken by an order of the commissioner's court. For cities, this means that action must be taken by an ordinance. For school districts and other taxing units, this means that action should be taken by resolution. A sample order, ordinance and resolution are attached to this letter. Special Note for School Districts The wealth lost to this exemption will be deducted from the taxable wealth of the school district as determined by the Comptroller for purposes of calculating state aid. Until the hold harmless provisions of House Bill 1 are removed, this will have little impact on the amount of state aid your school district receives. At present, the Comptroller's wealth estimate affects only the additional four cents that a school district may impose and the amount of certain types of facilities aid the district receives from the state (existing debt allotment and instructional facilities allotment). So as the law exists today, a school district will lose taxable wealth due to this exemption without an offsetting increase in state aid. Even if the legislature restores the Comptroller's finding of taxable wealth to its previous role in state aid to school districts, the effect of the additional state aid is not a dollar for dollar offset. We hope that this letter and the attached forms will help you make an informed decision on behalf of the taxpayers that you represent. If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call your attorney at your local office or call me in Houston. Sincerely, Robert Mott 30(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capito1.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/bilitext/html. H.B. No. 621 AN ACT relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held temporarily at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 11, Tax Code, is amended by adding Section 11.253 to read as follows: Sec. 11.253. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT. (a) In this section: (1) "Dealer's motor vehicle inventory," r-low 1 or c vessel and outboard motor inventory," "dealer's heavy equipment inventory," and "retail manufactured housing inventory" have the meanings assigned by Subchapter B, Chapter 23. (2) "Goods -in -transit" means tangible personal property that: (A) is acquired in or imported into this state to be forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state; B) is detained at a location in this state in which the owner of the property does not have a direct or indirect ownership interest for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property; (C) is transported to another location in this state or outside this state not later than 175 days after the date the person acquired the property in or imported the property into this state; and 1 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN SO(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitoI.state.tx.us/tlodoes/8OR/billtext/html... D) does not include oil, natural qas petroleum products, aircraft, dealer's motor vehicle inventory, dealer's vessel and outboard motor inventory, dealer's heavy equipment inventorv, or retail manufactured housing inventory. (3) "Location" means a physical address. (4) "Petroleum product" means a liquid or gaseous material that is an immediate derivative of the refining of oil or natural gas. (b) A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the appraised value of that portion of the person's property that consists of goods -in -transit. (c) The exemption provided by Subsection (b) is subtracted from the market value of the property determined under Section 23.01 or 23.12, as applicable, to determine the taxable value of the property. (d) Except as provided by Subsections (f) and (g), the chief appraiser shall determine the appraised value of goods -in -transit under this subsection. The chief appraiser shall determine the percentage of the market value of tangible personal property owned by the property owner and used for the production of income in the preceding calendar year that was contributed by goods -in -transit. For the first year in which the exemption applies to a taxing unit, the chief appraiser shall determine that percentage as if the exemption applied in the preceding year. The chief appraiser shall apply that percentage to the market value of the property owner's tangible personal property used for the production of income for the current year to determine the appraised value of goods -in -transit for the current year. (e) In determining the market value of oods-in-transit 2 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN SO(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodoes/80R/billtext/html.. that in the preceding year were assembled, stored, manufactured, processed, or fabricated in this state, the chief appraiser shall exclude the cost of equipment, machinery, or materials that entered into and became component parts of the goods -in -transit but were not themselves goods -in -transit or that were not transported to another location in this state or outside this state before the expiration of 175 days after the date they were brought into this state by the property owner or acquired by the property owner in this state. For component parts held in bulk, the chief appraiser may use the average length of time a component part was held by the owner of the component parts during the preceding year at a location in this state that was not owned by or under the control of the owner of the component parts in determining whether the component parts were transported to another location in this state or outside this state before the expiration of 175 days. (f) If the property owner was not engaged in transporting goods -in -transit to another location in this state or outside this state for the entire preceding year, the chief appraiser shall calculate the percentage of the market value described in Subsection (d) for the portion of the year in which the property owner was engaged in transporting goods -in -transit to another location in this state or outside this state. (g) If the property owner or the chief appraiser demonstrates that the method provided by Subsection (d) significantly understates or overstates the market value of the property qualified for an exemption under Subsection (b) in the current year, the chief appraiser shall determine the market value of the goods -in -transit to be exempt by determining, according to 3 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 A1, 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodoes/8OR/billtext/html... the property owner's records and any other available information, the market value of those goods -in -transit owned by the property owner on January 1 of the current year, excluding the cost of equipment, machinery, or materials that entered into and became component parts of the goods -in -transit but were not themselves goods -in -transit or that were not transported to another location in this state or outside this state before the expiration of 175 days after the date they were brought into this state by the property owner or acquired by the property owner in this state. (h) The chief appraiser by written notice delivered to a property owner who claims an exemption under this section may require the property owner to provide copies of property records so the chief appraiser can determine the amount and value of goods -in -transit and that the location in this state where the goods -in -transit were detained for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes was not owned by or under the control of the owner of the goods -in -transit. If the property owner fails to deliver the information requested in the notice before the 31st day after the date the notice is delivered to the property owner, the property owner forfeits the right to claim or receive the exemption for that year. (i) Property that meets the requirements of this section constitutes goods -in -transit regardless of whether the person who owns the property on January 1 is the person who transports the property to another location in this state or outside this state. (j) The governing body of a taxing unit, in the ) manner !� required for official action by the governing body, may provide for the taxation of goods -in -transit exempt under Subsection (b) and 4 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html... not exempt under other law. The official action to tax the goods -in -transit must be taken before January 1 of the first tax year in which the governing body proposes to tax goods -in -transit. Before acting to tax the exempt property, the governing body of the taxing unit must conduct a public hearing as required by 1-n(d), Article VIII, Texas Constitution. If the governin body of a taxing unit provides for the taxation of the goods -in -transit as provided by this subsection, the exemption prescribed by Subsection (b) does not apply to that unit. The goods -in -transit remain subject to taxation by the taxing unit until the governing body of the taxing unit, in the manner required for official action, rescinds or repeals its previous action to tax goods -in -transit, or otherwise determines that the exemption prescribed by Subsection (b) will apply to that taxing unit. (k) A property owner who receives the exemption from taxation provided by Subsection (b) is not eligible to receive the exemption from taxation provided by Section 11.251 for the property. SECTION 2. Section 26.012(15), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (15) "Lost property levy" means the amount of taxes levied in the preceding year on property value that was taxable in the preceding year but is not taxable in the current year because the property is exempt in the current year under a provision of this code other than Section 11.251 or 11.253, the property has qualified for special appraisal under Chapter 23 [era Bade] in the current year, or the property is located in territory that has ceased to be a part of the unit since the preceding year. SECTION 3. Section 403.302(d), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) For the purposes of this section, "taxable value" means 5 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/8OR/billtext/htmi... the market value of all taxable property less: (1) the total dollar amount of any residence homestead exemptions lawfully granted under Section 11.13(b) or (c), Tax Code, in the year that is the subject of the study for each school district; (2) one-half of the total dollar amount of any residence homestead exemptions granted under Section 11. 13 (n) , Tax Code, in the year that is the subject of the study for each school district; (3) the total dollar amount of any exemptions granted before May 31, 1993, within a reinvestment zone under agreements authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code; (4) subject to Subsection (e), the total dollar amount of any captured appraised value of property that: (A) is within a reinvestment zone created on or before May 31, 1999, or is proposed to be included within the boundaries of a reinvestment zone as the boundaries of the zone and the proposed portion of tax increment paid into the tax increment fund by a school district are described in a written notification provided by the municipality or the board of directors of the zone to the governing bodies of the other taxing units in the manner provided by Section 311.003(e), Tax Code, before May 31, 1999, and within the boundaries of the zone as those boundaries existed on September 1, 1999, including subsequent improvements to the property regardless of when made; (B) generates taxes paid into a tax increment fund created under Chapter 311, Tax Code, under a reinvestment zone financing plan approved under Section 311.011(d), Tax Code, on or before September 1, 1999; and (C) is eligible for tax increment financing under Chapter 311, Tax Code; 6 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http ://www. capitol. state.tx.us/tlodocs/80RJbllltext/html... (5) for a school district for which a deduction from taxable value is made under Subdivision (4), an amount equal to the taxable value required to generate revenue when taxed at the school district's current tax rate in an amount that, when added to the taxes of the district paid into a tax increment fund as described by Subdivision (4)(B), is equal to the total amount of taxes the district would have paid into the tax increment fund if the district levied taxes at the rate the district levied in 2005; (6) the total dollar amount of any exemptions granted under Section 11.251 or 11.253, Tax Code; (7) the difference between the comptroller's estimate of the market value and the productivity value of land that qualifies for appraisal on the basis of its productive capacity, except that the productivity value estimated by the comptroller may not exceed the fair market value of the land; (8) the portion of the appraised value of residence homesteads of individuals who receive a tax limitation under Section 11.26, Tax Code, on which school district taxes are not imposed in the year that is the subject of the study, calculated as if the residence homesteads were appraised at the full value required by law; (9) a portion of the market value of property not otherwise fully taxable by the district at market value because of: (A) action required by statute or the constitution of this state that, if the tax rate adopted by the district is applied to it, produces an amount equal to the difference between the tax that the district would have imposed on the property if the property were fully taxable at market value and the tax that the district is actually authorized to impose on the property, if this subsection does not otherwise require that portion to be deducted; or 7 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/8OR/billtext/html (B) action taken by the district under Subchapter B or C, Chapter 313, Tax Code; (10) the market value of all tangible personal property, other than manufactured homes, owned by a family or individual and not held or used for the production of income; (11) the appraised value of property the collection of delinquent taxes on which is deferred under Section 33.06, Tax Code; (12) the portion of the appraised value of property the collection of delinquent taxes on which is deferred under Section 33.065, Tax Code; and (13) the amount by which the market value of a residence homestead to which Section 23.23, Tax Code, applies exceeds the appraised value of that property as calculated under that section. SECTION 4. This Act applies only to taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect January 1, 2008. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 621 was passed by the House on April 4, 2007, by the following vote: Yeas 134, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.B. No. 621 on May 23, 2007, by the following vote: Yeas 145, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 621 was passed by the Senate, with amendments, 29, Nays 0. on May 18, 2007, by the following vote: Yeas 8 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Bill Text http:"/www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/8ORJbilltext/html APPROVED: Date Governor Secretary of the Senate 9 of 9 7/3/2007 9:09 AN The Texas Constitution - Art 8 - Sec 1-n http://tlo2.tic.state.tx.us/txconst/sections/cn000800-01-n.. The Texas Constitution Article S - TAXATION AND REVENUE Section 1-n - AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY (Text of section as added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., R.S., S.J.R. 6.) (a) To promote economic development in this state, the legislature by general law may exempt from ad valorem taxation goods, wares, merchandise, other tangible personal property, and ores, other than oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products, if: (1) the property is acquired in or imported into this state to be forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state, whether or not the intention to forward the property to another location in this state or outside this state is formed or the destination to which the property is forwarded is specified when the property is acquired in or imported into this state; (2) the property is detained at a location in this state that is not owned or under the control of the property owner for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property; and (3) the property is transported to another location in this state or outside this state not later than 270 days after the date the person acquired the property in or imported the property into this state. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) tangible personal property includes aircraft and aircraft parts; (2) property imported into this state includes property brought into this state; (3) property forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state includes property transported to another location in this state or outside this state or to be affixed to an aircraft to be transported to another location in this state or outside this state; and (4) property detained at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes includes property, 1 of 2 7/3/2007 9:08 Ali The Texas Constitution - Art 8 - Sec 1-n http://tlo2.tic.state.tx.us/txconst/sections/cn000800-01-n.. aircraft, or aircraft parts brought into this state or acquired in this state and used by the person who acquired the property, aircraft, or aircraft parts in this state or who brought the property, aircraft, or aircraft parts into this state for the purpose of repair or maintenance of aircraft operated by a certificated air carrier. (c) A property owner who is eligible to receive the exemption authorized by Section 1-j of this article may apply for the exemption authorized by the legislature under this section in the manner provided by general law, subject to the provisions of Subsection (d) of this section. A property owner who receives the exemption authorized by the legislature under this section is not entitled to receive the exemption authorized by Section 1 j of this article for the same property. (d) The governing body of a political subdivision that imposes ad valorem taxes may provide for the taxation of property exempt under a law adopted under Subsection (a) of this section and not exempt from ad valorem taxation by any other law. Before acting to tax the exempt property, the governing body of the political subdivision must conduct a public hearing at which members of the public are permitted to speak for or against the taxation of the property. (e) (Added Nov. 6, 2001; expired Jan. 1, 2003.) 2 of 2 7/3/2007 9:08 AT 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Fiscal Note http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/fiscalnotes/ht... LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 21, 2007 TO: Honorable Tom Craddick, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB621 by Chavez (Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held temporarily at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes.), As Passed 2nd House Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB621, As Passed 2nd House: a negative impact of ($25,215,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2009. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. General Revenue -Related Funds, Five -Year Impact: 1 of 4 7/3/2007 9:08 M 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Fiscal Note http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/fiscalnotes/ht.. Fiscal Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Year Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2008 $0 2009 ($25,215,000) 2010 ($31,184,000) 2011 ($32,429,000)', 2012 ($33,723,000)izi All Funds, Five -Year Impact: Probable Probable Probable Probable Savings/(Cost) from RevGainReveel Revenue Revenue Revenue Fiscal FOUNDATION Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Year SCHOOL FUND from from from 193 School Districts - Counties Cities Initial Impact 2008 $0 $0 $0 $0.. 2009 ($25,215,000) ($30,221,000) ($9,419,000) ($6,552,000) 2010 ($31,184,000) ($31,430,000) ($9,796,000) ($6,814,000)! 2011 ($32,429,000) ($32,687,000) ($10,188,000) ($7,087,000). 2012 ($33,723,000) ($33,994,000) ($10,596,000) ($7,370,000)' Fiscal Analysis The bill would add a new section to Chapter 11 of the Tax Code to provide a new exemption from ad valorem taxation for "goods in transit." To qualify for the exemption, personal property would have to be acquired in Texas or imported into Texas and stored at a Texas location in which the owner of the goods did not have a direct or indirect ownership interest. Oil and gas and their immediate derivatives, aircraft, and dealer's special inventories would not qualify for the exemption. In addition, the inventory would have to be transported or distributed to another location no later than 175 days after the property was acquired in or imported into the state. 2 of 4 7/3/2007 9:08 AN 80(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Fiscal Note http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodoes/8OR/fiscalnotes/ht.. The exemption would have to be granted by all taxing units unless the governing body of a taxing unit proposed by official action to tax goods in transit. Before acting to tax goods in transit, the governing body of a taxing unit would have to conduct a public hearing where the public would be allowed to speak for or against the action to tax the property. The bill would take effect January 1, 2008. Methodology Currently, Article VIII, Section 1 i of the Texas Constitution and Section 11.251 of the Tax Code provide for a " freeport exemption." This exemption, which can be granted at the option of each city, county, school district, or junior college district, exempts goods, wares, ores, raw materials, and other types of inventory that are brought into or acquired in the state and transported out of the state within 175 days of acquisition. In November 2001, Texas voters approved of the amendment proposed in SJR 6, adding Article VIII, Section 1-n to the Texas Constitution. This amendment authorized the Legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation "goods in transit." The enabling legislation proposed in the. bill would provide an exemption for property acquired in Texas or imported into Texas if the property is stored at a location in which the owner of the goods does not have a direct or indirect ownership interest and is transported to another location either inside or outside of the state within 175 days. The bill would provide a local option procedure to continue taxing the property. The proposed exemption could cause an undetermined revenue loss to cities, counties, school districts, and junior college districts exempting goods in transit. Because the state is constitutionally prohibited from imposing a state property tax, there would be no direct fiscal impact on the state. However, Section 403.302 of the Government Code requires the Comptroller to 3 of 4 7/3/2007 9:08 AN o0(R) HB 621 - Enrolled version - Fiscal Note http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80RJtiscatnotes/ht... conduct a property value study to determine the total taxable value for each school district. Total taxable value is an element in the state's school funding formula. Depending on the number of school districts allowing the exemption, the state would reimburse school districts an undetermined amount of funding for this exemption, after a one-year lag. The bill is estimated to have an impact on the state aid districts receive based on the enrichment tier as tied to the yield of the Austin Independent School District (ISD). To the extent that the bill has the effect of lessening Austin ISD's revenue per weighted student per penny of tax effort, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, the equalized yield on those enrichment pennies would decrease, resulting in a decrease in state aid. Local Government Impact Because it is not known how many taxing unit governing bodies might vote to continue taxing the covered items, the fiscal impact cannot be determined. The fiscal impact table provides an illustrative example only. Appraisal district information about the potential value loss to the proposed bill was trended over the projection period to estimate the value loss in each year. The appropriate taxing unit rates were applied to estimate the levy loss. Information was not available to estimate special district losses. In addition, with respect to school districts, the mechanics of the school finance system would likely transfer the initial fiscal impacts to the state, resulting in a zero or negligible fiscal impact to the school districts. Initial school district losses are shown, even though the operation of the "hold harmless" feature of HB 17 79th Legislature, Third Called Session (2006), would likely transfer the losses to the state causing a net school district loss of zero. Source 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, CT, SD, SJS 4 of 4 7/3/2007 9:08 Ai <NOX W. ASKINS "LARK T. ASKINS DATE. - TO: FIRM: FAX NUMBER: FROM: ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX 1218 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-1218 TELECOPIER MESSAGE telephone 281.471.1886 telecopier 281.471.2047 knoxaskins@comcast.net ctaskins@swbell.net August 28, 2007 Hugh L. Landrum -- Hugh L. Landrum & Assoc. 281.484.7272 Knox W. Askins REPLY TO: Askins & Askins, P.C. Attorneys at Law 702 W. Fairmont Parkway P.O. Box 1218 La Porte, Texas 77572-1218 Telephone: 281.471.1886 Telecopier: 281.471.2047 NUMBER OF PAGES: 5 (Including this cover page) THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED, AND CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THIS MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE, AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE TO US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS VIA THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THANK YOU. City of La Porte Established 1892 August 28, 2007 via cm/rrr#70070710000258041383 Chief Appra' r Harris C my Appraisal District P.O. Pex 920975 Ho on, TX 77292-0975 Dear Sir: I enclose herewith a certified copy of City of La Porte Ordinance No. 2007-3023, passed and approved by City Council of the City of La Porte at its regular meeting of August 27, 2007. The caption of the Ordinance reads as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253; EXTENDING THE APPLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO CITY OF LA PORTE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008, AND THEREAFTER; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF." As specified in Section 1 of the ordinance goods -in -transit, as defined in Tex. Tax Code 11.253 (a) (2) , as amended by House Bill 621, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session, shall remain subject to taxation by the City of La Porte. Yours very truly, CITY OF LA PORTE By: Martha A. Gillett City Secretary MAG:sw CC: Mr. John Joerns, Interim City Manager Mr. Michael Dolby, Interim Finance Director Ms. Kathy Powell, Tax Assessor Collector fir. Hugh L. Landrum, Jr., Industrial Appraiser via fax no. 281.484.7272 P.O. Box 1115 ® La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 v (281) 471-5020 THE STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( I hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2007-3023 passed and approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte at a Meeting Council held on the 27' day of August 2007 and at which meeting a majority of the City Council was present and voted in favor of the passage of said Ordinance, and notice of which meeting was properly posted according to law, prior to the date of such meeting, as said Ordinance appears on record in the minutes of said meeting. To certify which, witness my hand and Seal of Office, this, the 28th day of August 2007. Sharon Harris, TRMC Assistant City Secretary ORD INANCE NO . 2 0 0 7 - 36-7-3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.2531 EXTENDING THE APPLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO CITY OF LA PORTE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008, AND THEREAFTER1 DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICTI CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSEI FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session has enacted House Bill 621 to take effect on January 1, 2008, which added Tex. Tax Code §11.253 to exempt from taxation certain tangible personal property held temporarily at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing or fabricating purposes (goods - in- transit) which property has been subject to taxation in the past; and WHEREAS, Tex. Tax Code 11.253(j) as amended allows the governing body of a taxing unit, after conducting a public hearing, to provide for the continued taxation of such goods -in -transit; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, having conducted a public hearing as required by Section 1-n(d), Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is of the opinion that it is in the best interests of the City to continue to tax such goods -in -transit; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That goods - in- transit, as defined in Tex. Tax Code 11.253 (a) (2) , as amended by House Bill 621, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session, shall remain subject to taxation by the City of La Porte. Section 2. That goods - in- transit, as defined in Tex. Tax Code 11.253 (a) (2) , as amended by House Bill 621, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in Regular Session, shall remain subject to in lieu of taxation under City of La Porte Industrial District Agreements effective January 1, 2008, and thereafter. Section 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reasons, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. The City Secretary shall furnish a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Harris County Appraisal District. Section 5. -The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, thiso21� day of gag 2007. ATTEST: L-InadL z ,� Rartlia k7 Gillett City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins City Attorney C OF LA P By: . Alton E. Porter, Mayor 2 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Michael Dolby, CPA Department: Finance Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested:_N1A Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.03 of the City's Charter, Council shall determine the place and time of the Public Hearing on the budget, and shall cause to be published a notice of the place and time, not less than seven (7) days after date of publication, at which council will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget. On July 23rd, Council approved that a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2007-2009 Proposed Budget be held on Monday, August 27, 2007, at the regularly scheduled Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. Action Required by Council: Conduct the Public Hearing on the City's FY 2007-2009 Proposed Budget. ADDroved for Citv Council Agenda John J rns, I grim City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM [Report: da Date Requested: August 27, 2007 RequestedBy: Michael Dolby, CPA y� rtment: Finance Resolution: Ordinance: XX Exhibits: Public Hearing Notice Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City Council held budget workshops on August 13 through August 14, 2007 to discuss proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008. The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All changes made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets. General Fund Grant Fund Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund Community Investment Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax La Porte Development Corporation Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Utility Sylvan Beach Airport La Porte Area Water Authority Golf Course Motor Pool Insurance Fund Technology Fund General Capital Improvement Utility Capital Improvement Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement 1998 General Obligation Bond Fund 2000 General Obligation Bond Fund 2002 General Obligation Bond Fund 2005 Certificate of Obligation Bond Fund 2005 General Obligation Bond Fund 2006 Certificate of Obligation Bond Fund 2006 General Obligation Bond Fund 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond Fund Transportation & Other Infrastructure Fund General Debt Service Utility Debt Service La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service Total of All Funds Revised 2007 Proposed 2008 29,766,192 30,010,812 831,240 1,036,356 600,000 1,004,178 638,000 233,120 510,269 556,540 1,103,029 971,565 47,662 1,600,185 6,753,388 8,038,354 242,698 274,158 183,821 23,396 982,947 1,717,760 1,213,862 1,304,138 1,320,577 1,529,323 4,264,042 4,881,080 1,240,175 1,196,065 1,438,189 955,000 1,743,767 935,000 583,149 350,000 629,336 0 901,888 54,465 1,100,759 0 468,752 60,000 7,118,797 0 3,020,348 0 1,200,000 49,478 7,900,000 305,261 449,650 200,000 2,798,292 3,477,278 494,328 479,105 760,700 758,531 $80,305,857 $62,001,148 There is no change in the Tax Rate, which has remained constant for the last nineteen years. As Council may be aware, House Bill 3195 was passed earlier this year requiring that cities notify the public of property tax revenue increases over prior year's property tax revenues. The notice of this increase would be required in the City's budget document and public notices. HB 3195 states that it applies to budgets enacted after September 1, 2007. It is the opinion of legal that HB 3195 should not apply to the City of La Porte this year, to the extent that we are able to pass the Fiscal Year 2008 budget on August 27, 2007. Action Required by Council: #7 Conduct Public Hearing #8 Please adopt Ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2007-08 Proposed Budget. John JqWns, rim City Manager Date ORDINANCE NO. 07- ,3)A T AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the State of Texas, require that an annual budget be prepared and presented to the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year of said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said Budget; and WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on July 23, 2007, and a public hearing scheduled for August 27, 2007 was duly advertised and held. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said City Council for consideration, a complete copy of which is on file with the City Secretary and incorporated hereto by reference, is hereby adopted as the Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008. SECTION 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said City Council finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget have been performed as required by charter or statute. SECTION 3: The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 271h day of August, 2007. TY OF LA PONE, TEXAS Alton Porter, Mayor ATTEST: M rtha Gillett, City Sec tary APPROVED: Cl r T. Xskiins, Assistant City Attorney THE STATE OF TEXAS) COUNTY OF HARRIS ) CITY OF LA PORTE ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Porte will hold a Public Hearing on the 271h day of August 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this hearing is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the overall budget. The City of La Porte, must, by Charter requirement, adopt its fiscal budget by September 30, 2007. Within thirty days thereafter, copies of the adopted budget will be available for public inspection and copying at the office of the City Secretary, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, and the La Porte Community Library, 600 South Broadway, La Porte, Texas, during normal business hours. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary CLASSIFIEDS 2814714234 Word Ads - 20 words or less: Wed. Only - $7.50 - Sun. Only - $6.20 Wed. & Sun. - $13.70 .10¢ for each additional word Q&W8edsd Wednesday Paper -10 a.m. Tuesday Sunday paper -10 a.m. Friday. PUBLIC NOTICES THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given flat the City Council of the City of La Porte will told a Public Hearing on the 27th day of August 2007, In the Council Chambers of the City Hail, 604 West Fair- mont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, begin- ning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this hear- ing is to provide citi- zens the opportunity to comment on the over- act budget. The City of La Ports. must, by Charter requirement, adopt its fiscal budget by September 30, 2007. Within th'rty days thereafter; copies of the adopted budget will be available for public Inspection and copying at the office of the City Secretary, City Hoff, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, and the La Porte Community Library, 600 South Broadway, La Porte, Texas, during normal business hours. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha A. ' Gillett, Tout, cur - CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CIVIC City Secretary This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please con- tact City Secretary's Office at (281)471-5020 or TDD Lane (281) 471-5030 for further information. LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT La Pate ISD is re- questing Catalog Dis- count Bids for Auto Parts. - We are re- questing a discount off catalog prices for items to be purchased during the 2007-08 school year. Bid i nfor mation can be ob- tained by calling the Purchasing Office at 281.604-7061. All bids are due on August 27, 2007, at 10:00 AM and must be received at 1002 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, TX, 77671 by the deadline to be considered. No faxed proposals will be con- sidered. SEALED RFP 007513-JANITORIAL SERVICES CRY OF LA PORTE NOTICE TO OFEEROtiS 106 Dom 102 Announcements REAM PEXBfCISBt�CtYtlb� tiny agti�eeter� tridt tbnts �' ildlq trialdtttl taft Avobt mnde>adil�6by ttlrttld tBtBtt?tm, Pft4bikftftPWe tll1b0 jtdtQh8rr h ltentfym 103 Services Pier Service Pier Repair - Rotten boards. bolts, install newpilings, 1 or mom where needed, boat houses, bulkheads where land is emoting. Call Ray @ 281-471-4947 * tatercar Pawl, • Itatm wood dr sidi" raptaceaem • Prrznara **Aug La w raideat w4 art reraraMam Callum! *iarrtfree ,atisae sad a raarpitYe.0 d > 21t I Free Mon- Come For Sale Ads items listed in Free Ads I limited to 20 words. Limiti out deposit from the Purchasing Office, to- cated at M3 N. 23rd Street, La Porte TX 77571The City of La Porte hereby notifies all oferom that in re- gard to any agreement entered Into pursuant to this advertisemerd, minority business en- terprises vAl be at - forded equal opportu- nities to submit pro- posals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, roles, sex, age, religion or national origin in c on- akleraton for an award. The City reserves the right to reject any andfor all proposals, to waive any auf a8 technicalities and to accept any proposals or part thereof, which in the opinion of the city council, is most advantageous to the city. in case of embi- graty or lack of dear- ness in stating the prices in the propos- als, the city reserves the tight to consider the most advanta- geous proposals thereof or to reject the proposals. A mandatory pre -bid meeting will be held at the La Porte Recrea- tion and Fitness Cen- ter located at 1322 S. Broadway, La Porte, TX .77571 on Monday, _ August 00 AM.2o, 2007 at 1* YOU 7 siitultTtg Arutl k0mm4ri? _ i CLEAN the La and have Other wed available. I call 281-4714 107 Lost MiSStlt 2ft2 Son 8sn Small I female, a� A►M Plea4 281-47 108 instri SCL XTI Diving truS SPECIAL O.W. Scul Plus Eithu Or Nitro) For Instruc t ;sll 281 109 Help i Animal of La i Now Hirinf Receptiu Experience i, THE BAYSHORE SUN • SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2007 • Page 7 erciai Merchandise I The 7n Wednesdays gust be $100 or less and are Ito 1 ad per family per week. ltic )uses in arte Area, 2 every openings interested 8. Freund .%..P `rum Iowa t )wn very t(t •L 'all 3835 Ion 1A k ction For 1 Customer Service Rep. L.mated in Pasadena. Must have Word. txcel cfi Sales exp. 10+/hour D.U.E. Fax resume to 281-535-0297 Diver 150 l i Only 7592 115 Furniture pled laic ii1KWIL 1.21111111G11 Center ,te zh & Like New t,rrecl, Asking $400 JrV. '')Q1 IJA11 , *e - r �r Serving The Bayshore Area Since 1947 REPORT ERRORS PROMMYI • Please check your ad the first day It appears. • in the even of an error that materiatty affects the meaning of an ad, The Bayshore Stm assumes iiabilltry to the extent of ONE make•gaod Insertion. • No claim wait be allowed for more thasn one inconecf insertion. 118 Garage Sales 310 Houses Yard Sale 303 S. Oak Moran's Point August 18. 8:00am - ? Shoraacres SPECIAL DAY & TIME - SUNDAY C1:00pm until 5:40ptu and Monday 9:00am until its aver. Featuring beautiful areal rues, Wall Units, ?Ma- hogany China Cabinet, Mahogany bow(ront chest, Kingsixe Bed, Great Kitchens table w/ 2 leaves and 8 chairs. Steel mesh patio chairs And tables. Wall an, glass shelf etagere, and. Rliscellancous. Limited Access, Cash Only, On Main HOME FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM COT- TAGE ON SHADY 400 Autos for LOT NEAR BAY Sale. $675.00 MONTH + DEPOSIT 313 S. BLACKWELL For Rent in La forte All wleentral A/H & carpet: 3/2 $650 mn+ $350 dep. 2/1 $550 mo+ $300 dep. 1/1 $450 mo + 275 dep. Small quiet complex. 281-773-69% Stan 313 Commercial Small office for rent. 450 per month. For Sale: 2000 Ford Ranger, extended cab. Great condition! $5800 Call 281.-844-62 402 Cycles & Scooters Davidson Wide Glide 13K .miles. New brakes. New rear tire. Freshly detailed. 281.-842-985$ 403 Recreational For Sale: ii 36 it. travel t trailer with tip, ii out. Very nice. t t Wooden utility 'house included.' yReasonable. 1 ! 281-542-681 S 1 20 REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Michael Dolby Department: Finance Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget was built around an increase to Water and Sewer rates. This entails increasing the base residential sewer rates from $8.25 to $9.75. The increase in residential sewer rates is necessary to cover debt payments for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Sewer Rates 2006-2007 2007-08 8.25 9.75 Staff is not recommending an increase in the residential water rates at this time. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance increasing the Water and Sewer rates. c6 a v /2 7 Date ORDINANCE NO. 2837-E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - FEES, CHAPTER 74, "UTILITIES", SECTION 74-276, OF CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY AMENDING THE FEES ESTABLISHED THEREIN TO READ AS PROVIDED HEREIN; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Appendix A - Fees, Chapter 74, "utilities", Article III, "Water and Sewer Service Charges", Division 3, "Sewer service Rates and Charges", Section (a) "Rates for sewer service", Subsection (1) "Residential Use", is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to -wit: "(a) Rates for sewer service 74-276 (1) Residential use: A minimum charge, per month... 9.75" Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 3. The city Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the city Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective beginning business hours on October 1, 2007, pursuant to its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this By: ATTEST: r O'Je Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROVED: Clark T. Askins Assistant City Attorney day of s 2007. CITY OF LA PORTE V�1 • 1, Alton E. Porter Mayor 041 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27 2007 Requested By: Michael Dolby, CPA Department: Finance Report: Resolution: XX Ordinance: Exhibits: Certification from HCAD Exhibits: New Construction Report Exhibits: Property Tax Comparison/Certification Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On _, 2007, the City of La Porte received the Certified Appraisal Roll from the Harris County Appraisal District. Section 26.04 of the State Property Tax Code requires the submission of the Appraisal Roll to the Governing Body. The 2007 Certified Tax Roll for the City of La Porte, as received from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD), shows a total appraised value of $1,_,and a total taxable value of The amount of property tax revenue generated for the General Fund is $_,,_. This is $ less than what was proposed based on the preliminary roll. An equivalent amount can be found in the "supplemental property tax revenue" line item. HCAD certified the property tax roll for 2007 at $ l. This is % of the prior year. Action Required by Council: Approve Resolution for acceptance of the appraisal roll. Without the information from HCAD, staff is recommending tabling this action as was done the year before last until the certified roll is received. Approved for Citv Council ALyenda John Jo s, In a City Manager 2l Date Tiq ) RESOLUTION NO. 07- 14 l 410 ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2007 APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has submitted to the City Council of the City of La Porte, for approval, the 2007 tax appraisal roll; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the 2007 appraisal roll with the amounts shown therein should be adopted; WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has certified to the City Council that there was situated in the City of La Porte, as of January 1, 2007, property with a total appraised value of $1,_,_,_ and a total taxable value of WHEREAS, new personal property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable value of $ as of January 1, 2007; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, THAT: Section 1. the 2007 taxable roll in the amount of $1,_,_,_, as submitted by the Harris County Appraisal District is hereby adopted; Section 2. the City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the Y' 1 day of �� �{ , 2007. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS Alton Porter, Mayor ATTEST: Martha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox Askins, City Attorney 22 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 2007 Requested By: Michael Dolby, CPA L:-�: Department: Finance Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Exhibits: Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget was built around a tax rate of 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation. A breakdown of the tax rate is as follows: General Fund =. cents per hundred dollar valuation Debt Service = . cents per hundred dollar valuation The tax rate of 71 cents is the same rate that has been adopted for the last nineteen years. The Effective Tax Rate = . cents per hundred dollar valuation, which is the maximum rate without advertisements and a public hearing. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance establishing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2007-08 at 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation. Without the information from HCAD, staff is recommending tabling this action as was done the year before last until the certified roll is received. Aiwoved-fer-Citvgjjunci Agenda Jo Joerns, n m City Manager gW1 D Date ORDINANCE NO. 07- AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE Section 1. That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008, on all real property situated and all personal property owned within the taxable limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first day of January, 2008, except so much as may be exempt under the constitution and laws of the United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following taxes: (1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of sixty-one cents ($. ) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States for the current expenses for the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of said City of La Porte; and (2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of nine cents ($. ) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States, to pay current interest on and provide one year's sinking fund and to pay all of the Principal and Interest accruing on all outstanding general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation lawfully issued by the City of La Porte. That this provides the sum of total Ad Valorem tax at the rate of seventy-one cents ($.71) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States. Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove levied shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated market value thereof. Section 3. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of the City of La Porte. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that all notices required by law have been published, and that a public hearing as required by law was duly called and held, and that all matters prerequisite to the establishment and levy of an ad valorem tax have been accomplished, all as required by the laws of the State of Texas, and the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this theA day of , 2007. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS Alton Porter, Mayor ATTEST: Martha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox Askins, City Attorney 23 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27 2007 Requested By: Mayor A ton E. Forter Appropriation Department: City Council Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: District Exhibits: Resolution Exhibits: Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION La Porte City Council to approve a resolution nominating Bill Harry, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Harris County Appraisal District. Action Required by Council: Approve resolution as presented. Approved for City Council Agenda John 0' ernO, I , rim City Manager Date REC IV E U A U G 0 2 2007 CITY SECRETARTS OFFICE Harris County Appraisal District Interoffice Memorandum OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER TO: PRESIDING OFFICERS OF TAXING UNITS SERVED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FROM: JIM ROBINSON, CHIEF APPRAISER SUBJECT: SELECTION OF APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS DATE: AUGUST 1, 2007 Your taxing unit participates in selecting members of the Harris County Appraisal District's board of4rectors. The board is composed of six members who serve two-year terms, all of which expire December 31, 2007. This memorandum describes the process of selecting directors for the two-year term that begins January 1, 2008. Participating Units The current method of selecting directors was established by resolutions of the county, cities, and school districts participating in the appraisal district in 1981, and modified in 1991 after the law was changed to provide a voting entitlement to conservation and reclamation districts. Sec. 6.031, Tax Code, authorizes an appraisal district to vary both the size and the method of selecting its board members. The six members of the Harris County Appraisal District's board of directors are selected as follows: • One member appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court. • One member appointed by the Houston City Council. • One member appointed by the board of trustees of the Houston Independent School District. • One member appointed by vote of the city councils of the cities other than Houston. Each city council casts a single vote. The candidate who receives the most votes is elected. • One member appointed by vote of the boards of trustees of the school districts other than Houston Independent School District. Each board casts a single vote. The candidate who receives the most votes is elected. • One member appointed by vote of the governing bodies of those conservation and reclamation districts that levied a property tax in 2007 and also plan to levy in 2008. Each body casts a single vote. The candidate who receives the most votes is elected. • In the event the county appoints someone other than the county assessor -collector to the board, the county assessor -collector will serve ex officio in a non -voting capacity as a seventh member. Presiding Officers, August 1, 2007 Page 2 Board members whose terms expire December 31, 2007, are: • Glenn Peters, Chairman, representing conservation and reclamation district • Paul Bettencourt, Secretary, representing Harris County • Toni Trumbull, Member, representing school districts, except Houston ISD • Bill Harry, Member, representing cities & towns, except City of Houston • Gary Stein, Member, representing City of Houston • Lawrence Marshall, Member, representing Houston ISD Eligibility Requirements An individual must satisfy certain residency, employment, and conflict -of -interest requirements to be eligible to serve on the board of directors. Residency: The candidate must be a resident of the Harris County Appraisal District, and must have resided in the district for at least two years immediately preceding the date he or she takes office. Effective January 1, 2008, the appraisal district's boundaries will be the same as those for Harris County. Employment: An employee of a taxing unit served by the appraisal district may not serve, with one exception. An employee may serve if the employee is also a member of the governing body or an elected official of a taxing unit that participates in the district. For example, a member of the governing body of a school district who is also a city employee would be eligible to serve on the appraisal district's board of directors. Elected officials or members of governing bodies who are not employed by taxing units are also eligible to serve on the board. Conflict -of -interest: A candidate may not serve if the candidate is related to a person who is in the business of appraising property or represents property owners for a fee in proceedings in the appraisal district. Relatives barred are those within the second degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). These persons include: spouse; children; brothers and sisters; parents; grandparents; and grandchildren. The spouse's relatives in the same degree are included. A candidate who contracts with the appraisal district for any purpose, or with a taxing unit served by the district for a property tax related purpose, may not serve. The same rule applies to candidates who have a substantial interest in businesses contracting with the appraisal district (for any purpose) or with the taxing unit (for property tax purposes). A candidate has a substantial interest if the candidate or the candidate's spouse has combined ownership of at least ten percent (10%) of the voting stock or shares of the business. A candidate also has a substantial interest if the candidate or the candidate's spouse is a partner, limited partner, or an officer of the business. These prohibitions on contracting continue for the duration of the affected director's term of office. The appraisal district may not employ any person who is related to an appraisal district director within the second degree by affinity or the third degree by consanguinity. The provision applies to existing employees at the time the director takes office and to employees hired during the director's term. Presiding Officers, August 1, 2007 Page 3 Delinquent taxes: Texas law makes a person ineligible to serve as an appraisal district director if he or she has delinquent property taxes owing to any taxing unit 60 days after the person knew or should have known of the delinquency. Selection Procedures The procedures for selecting members of the board of directors for the two-year term beginning on January 1, 2008, are as follows: For Cities and Towns Other Than the City of Houston The cities and towns other than the City of Houston appoint one member by majority vote. The process for these cities and towns involves two steps: nomination and election. Nomination Each city and town has the right to nominate a single candidate for the position. To nominate, the governing body must adopt a resolution nominating the candidate by formal action. The presiding officer of the governing body must submit the nominee's name to the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District no later than Monday, October 15, 2007. The officer must provide a certified copy of the resolution and may include a cover letter naming the nominee. Election On October 16, the chief appraiser will prepare a ballot listing the nominees in alphabetical order. The chief appraiser will deliver a copy of the ballot to the mayor of each voting city or town. No later than Monday, December 17, 2007, each city council must cast its vote for one of the nominees, formally adopt a resolution naming the person for whom it votes, and submit a certified copy to the chief appraiser. Ballots received by the chief appraiser after December 17 may not be counted. The chief appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and notify the winner, the nominees, and the presiding officers of each city and town. A tie vote will be resolved by a method of chance chosen by the chief appraiser. For School Districts Other Than the Houston Independent School District Exactly the same procedure described for cities and towns above applies to the selection of the member who represents school districts other than Houston ISD. These school districts must nominate and elect following the deadlines and procedures described above. Presiding Officers, August 1, 2007 Page 4 For Conservation and Reclamation Districts The procedure and timetable for selecting the member who represents the conservation and reclamation districts are the same as that described above for small cities and school districts. Only those conservation and reclamation districts that levied a property tax in 2007 and intend to do so in 2008 may participate. For Harris County, the City of Houston, and the Houston Independent School District By December 3, 2007, the governing body of each of these entities appoints a single member to represent it on the board. Each governing body must formally adopt a resolution naming the person and submit it to the chief appraiser at the address shown below: Jim Robinson Chief Appraiser Harris County Appraisal District 13013 Northwest Freeway P. O. Box 920975 Houston, TX 77292-0975 To assist you in this process, I have enclosed a suggested form of resolution for the nomination of a candidate to the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District. We invite your questions or comments on the board selection process. Please do not hesitate to call me at (713) 957-5291. With kindest regards, Jim Robinson Chief Appraiser Attachments c: HCAD Board Members Tax Assessors Attorneys RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF , TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, those cities and towns other than the City of Houston within the Harris County Appraisal District have the right and responsibility to elect one person to the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 2008, and extending through December 31, 2009; and WHEREAS, this governing body desires to exercise its right to nominate a candidate for such position on said board of directors; now, therefore BE T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 64 l/ % L r, nn r-1 P Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted, ratified, and confirmed. Section 2. That [ACk WJ (name), (a dress, zip code, and phone number), be, and he or she is hereby, nominated as a candidate for that position on the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District to be filled by those cities and towns other than the City of Houston within the Harris County Appraisal District for a two year term of office commencing on January 1, 2008 Section 3. That the presiding officer of the governing body of this taxing unit be, and he or she is hereby, authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this resolution to the chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District no later than October 14, 2007. PASSED AND APPROVED this P'X day of , 2007. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary MEETING HANDOUT Save the Date: September 18, 2007 "Retaining Gulf Coast Manufacturing Jobs & Commerce" With ever-increasing global competition, it is important that community and industry leaders from Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston and Harris County collaborate on multiple issues to keep our petrochemical and refining manufacturing commerce healthy for the future. As a recognized community leader, you don't want to miss this opportunity to hear from a four -county Project Team which has worked for two years to retain our manufacturing jobs and commerce for the next decades. A workshop will be held in each of the four counties for your convenience. At your county's workshop, you will be introduced to studies, website tools, community college consortium tools, and more so you can ensure your community leverages proactive solutions developed by economic developers, industry leaders and chamber representatives and other experts. Look for your county's invitation in the next week with specific details. Sponsored by: Econo14 mic Alliance Houston Port Region ALLIANCE Galveston County Economic Alliance aWe ow►n st Chambers County ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Project Fedderafly Funded by rJ 1 r� x .SNAPSHOT : w. The 80th Texas Legislature was a (thankfully) quiet one for economic developers. Although the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) actively tracked 56 bills, only 15 made it to the Governor's desk. Despite the relative calm on the economic development front, the TEDC achieved many of its top legislative priorities, including increased funding for the Skills Development Fund and continued funding for the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. The economic development sales tax, usually a target for legislative action, was left virtually unchanged. OVERVIEW OF BILLS FILED The economic development bills filed this session covered the spectrum. Many were technical in nature and focused on the use of incentives like tax increment financing (TIF) and enterprise zones. Several of the bills filed, including HB 1196 by Kolkhorst, addressed the controversial issue of companies employing undocumented immigrants. At least a dozen bills focused on the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, although only a few passed. A handful of bills addressed rural development, including HB 2542 by Kolkhorst, the Office of Rural and Community Affairs (ORCA) sunset reauthorization bill, which passed. The following table details the approximate number of bills filed in different subject areas: OEME Enterprise Fund/Emerging Technology Fund 12 Film Incentives 3 ZY l Skills Development Fund-------------- Taei�y13� iE Tax Increment Financing 10 1f re'$'„�+Y`.w.tL"" .5i" Y`. `n'SF/yU 9 �. r3.:+i Y �. Texas Eca�roDeeln�em Aet t�WT AM DESCRIPTION OF LEGISLATION PASSED AND CONSIDERED Economic Development Sales Tax The economic development sales tax, which is typically the focus of several competing bills, was left virtually unchanged during the 2007 session. A few minor bills did pass, such as SB 1089 by Shapiro, which allows 4A or 4B corporations to spend economic development sales tax revenue on light rail, commuter rail, or motor buses. Another bill, SB 1509 by Lucio authorizes the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to an economic development corporation. HB 3440 by Parker, also passed. The bill adds "hangars, airport maintenance and repair facilities, air cargo facilities, related infrastructure located on or adjacent to an airportfacility" to the definition of "Project" in Section 2 of the Development Corporation Act (DCA). The bill also adds airport facilities to the definition of eligible projects under 4B of the DCA as long as the eligible city undertaking the project officially enters into a development agreement with an entity that acquires a leasehold or other possessory interest from the corporation and is authorized to sublease the entity's interest for other projects authorized by this subdivision. The governing body of the eligible city must also adopt a resolution approving the development agreement at a meeting called as authorized by law. All told, only six economic development sales tax bills were filed during the 2007 session, surely a record low. Of these bills, the TEDC only opposed one—HB 1874 by Aycock, which would have added medical facilities to the definition of project under the Development Corporation Act. The bill received a hearing in February before the House Economic Development Committee, but was left pending. Other bills that failed to pass include: • HB 2308 by Rose passed the House and Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Technology and Economic Development, but never made it to the full Senate for a vote. The bill would have released 4B corporations created by cities with less than 20,000 residents from the requirement of holding a public hearing prior to approving a project, except if the project in question is not authorized under Section 4A of the Development Corporation Act. The bill also would have allowed voters to elect to: (1) limit (and later extend) the period during which the tax is imposed and (2) restrict the use of the tax to a specific project or the projects for which the tax is imposed and subsequently perform other projects with voter approval. • HB 1617 by Darby, also passed the House, but failed to receive a hearing in the Senate. The bill would have changed current law to allow a director of a 4B economic development corporation to reside outside the city limits in communities with populations less than 100,000 (instead of current law which specifies 20,000). The bill also would have limited the number of "non-resident" board members to two. TEoc Texas Emerging Technology Fund Another top legislative priority for the TEDC was continued funding for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), which was created two years after the TEF, as a way to boost Texas' competitiveness in the area of science and technology. Although funding levels for the TETF were less generous than the previous biennium, HB 1, the Appropriations Act, directed about $180 million for the 2008-9 biennium for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, which includes $75 million in new money (the rest is interest income and unexpended balances). HB 1 also provides $1.2 million for the biennium to administer the TETF, which was also a TEDC legislative priority. HB 1188 by Morrison, which passed, authorizes the governor to make awards in the form of loans and to charge and receive reasonable interest for the loans. The bill also provides the state with the authority to take an equity position in the form of a stock or other security when making an award and the sell the security for the benefit of the fund. The TEDC supported HB 1188 and its identical companion, SB 486 by Shapiro. Skills Development Fund More good news on the economic development front is the $51 million appropriation to the Skills Development Fund, an increase of $11 million over the past biennium, to provide customized job training to an additional 8,000 workers. In addition, HB 48 by Chavez, also passed, addressing the funding mechanism for the Skills Development Fund and the Texas Enterprise Fund. Texas Economic Development Act The Texas Development Act (HB 1200) was enacted in 2003 to create a mechanism for school districts to offer property tax relief to businesses making major capital investments. Under the Act, a school district has the authority (but not the obligation) to limit the appraised property value of certain eligible projects ("value limitations"). HB 1470 by Eissler which passed, extended the "sunset" date of the Texas Economic Development Act from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2011. The bill also transferred the responsibility of conducting economic impact studies of value limitations from the Texas Education Agency to the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Several bills also were filed during the 2007 session to expand the type of businesses eligible to receive value limitations under the Act. One bill that passed was HB 2994 by Bonnen, which authorizes school district to grant "value limitations" to nuclear electric generation facilities and integrated gasification combined cycle electric generation facilities. The bill also amended Chapter 312 of the Tax Code (the statute regulating the use of property tax abatements) to permit owners of nuclear 4 electric power generation facilities to defer the effective date of a tax abatement agreement up to seven years after the date the agreement was made. A bill strongly supported by the TEDC that failed to pass, SB 1105 by Watson, would have expanded the type of projects allowable under the Texas Economic Development Act to include data centers. The bill passed the Senate with a wide majority, but did not make it in time for a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. Tax Increment Financing The growing popularity of TIFs as an economic development pool is evidenced by the large number of bills filed that would have amended Chapter 311 of the Tax Code, the Tax Increment Financing Act. In the end, only SB 1264 by Brimer passed. The legislation authorizes a city or county that levies taxes on real property in a reinvestment zone to make a loan to the board of directors of the zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone if the city council and/or commissioner's court determines that the loan is beneficial to, and serves a public purpose of, the taxing unit. The loan proceeds could be used for start-up funding for the zone and would be repaid by the tax increments generated as a result of the project. Several bills, which did not pass, would have allowed TIFS to be used to build educational facilities (HB 1294 by Villareal, SB 941 by Wentworth, HB 3027 by Frost). Other bills filed that did not pass would have made it easier to establish and maintain TIFs. For example, HB 3957 by Castro would have authorized the governing body of a municipality to extend the termination date for existing reinvestment zones. Enterprise Zones As in previous sessions, several bills were filed to change the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The bill that finally passed was HB 3694 by Deshotel, which made several substantive and beneficial changes to the program. Major changes include the following: • The number of available enterprise project designations was increased form 85 to 105 during a biennium. Unused designations may be carried forward to the next biennium. • The current sales and use tax refund available to enterprise projects (which is limited to purchases of certain machinery, equipment, materials, labor, and electricity and natural gas) has been replaced with a total exemption of all taxable items purchased for use at a qualified business site related to an enterprise project or activity. • Sales and use tax refunds available under the program may -not be used for jobs moved form one part of the state to another. E electric power generation facilities to defer the effective date of a tax abatement agreement up to seven years after the date the agreement was made. A bill strongly supported by the TEDC that failed to pass, SB 1105 by Watson, would have expanded the type of projects allowable under the Texas Economic Development Act to include data centers. The bill passed the Senate with a wide majority, but did not make it in time for a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. Tax Increment Financing The growing popularity of TIFs as an economic development pool is evidenced by the large number of bills filed that would have amended Chapter 311 of the Tax Code, the Tax Increment Financing Act. In the end, only SB 1264 by Brimer passed. The legislation authorizes a city or county that levies taxes on real property in a reinvestment zone to make a loan to the board of directors of the zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone if the city council and/or commissioner's court determines that the loan is beneficial to, and serves a public purpose of, the taxing unit. The loan proceeds could be used for start-up funding for the zone and would be repaid by the tax increments generated as a result of the project. Several bills, which did not pass, would have allowed TIFS to be used to build educational facilities (HB 1294 by ,Villareal, SB 941 by Wentworth, HB 3027 by Frost). Other bills filed that did not pass would have made it easier to establish and maintain TIFs. For example, HB 3957 by Castro would have authorized the governing body of a municipality to extend the termination date for existing reinvestment zones. Enterprise Zones As in previous sessions, several bills were filed to change the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The bill that finally passed was HB 3694 by Deshotel, which made several substantive and beneficial changes to the program. Major changes include the following: • The number of available enterprise project designations was increased form 85 to 105 during a biennium. Unused designations may be carried forward to the next biennium. • The current sales and use tax refund available to enterprise projects (which is limited to purchases of certain machinery, equipment, materials, labor, and electricity and natural gas) has been replaced with a total exemption of all taxable items purchased for use at a qualified business site related to an enterprise project or activity. • Sales and use tax refunds available under the program may not be used for jobs moved form one part of the state to another. 5 • A capital investment tax credit (in Section 151.429 of the Tax Code) was created for enterprise projects designated on or after September 1, 2001 and before January 1, 2005. This credit was originally contained in HB 512 by Farabee. • Compliance monitoring responsibilities were transferred from the Texas Economic Development Bank to the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Rural Development Another top legislative priority for the TEDC was boosted state resources for rural economic development. Although the Texas Entrepreneurial Network (TEN), which was created, but not funded during the 2005 session, did not receive any state appropriations, the Office of Rural and Community Affairs (ORCA) was reauthorized for an additional six years under HB 2542 by Kolkorst et. al. The ORCA Sunset bill: • Replaces the 9-member executive committee with an 11-member board that would be required, among other things, to review grant applications and approve grant and loan awards. • Narrows ORCA's powers and duties to include assisting rural communities in the key areas of economic development, community development, rural health, and rural housing • Authorizes ORCA to locate its field staff in Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) offices and work in conjunction with the TDA to regularly cross -train office employees regarding the programs administered and services provided by each agency to rural communities. • Requires ORCA to work in consultation with the TDA to evaluate and streamline the administration of the rural Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. SB 1128 by Hegar changes the name of the Rural Foundation to the Texas Rural Foundation, and increases the number of board members from five to an odd number of members between nine and 14 appointed by the executive committee of the Office of Rural Community Affairs. Another bill that passed is HB 2660 by King, which authorizes funds from the Texas Economic Development Bank to provide grants or financing to the Texas Department of Transportation to support rural rail development. HB 2598 by Homer would have created a new funding source for rural economic development called the Texas Rural Job Development Fund (TRJDF). The bill also would have amended the Texas Enterprise Fund statute to authorize the governor to make grants to the Office of Rural Affairs. The Ce bill was voted favorably from the House Agriculture and Livestock committee, but did not make it to the House floor. Senator Lucio filed similar legislation in the Senate. Film Incentives Legislation also passed (HB 1634 by Dukes) which changed the name of the Film Industry Incentive Program to the Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Under the new legislation, grants can be made available to production companies that spend at least $1 million on the production of a film or TV program or $100,000 on a series of commercials or digital interactive media produc- tion. To qualify for a grant, at least 70 percent of the crew, actors, and extras must be Texas residents. The Appropriations Act includes $22 million in funding for the program over the next two years. Other Issues • HB 2514 by McClendon authorized a municipality with a population of more than one million to designate a defined area in the municipality as an arts and entertainment district. • SB 1424 by Brimer repealed the minimum municipality population requirements for the use of the Other Events trust fund. • SB 1724 by Ogden abolished the Texas Military Facilities Commission and transfers its functions to the Adjutant General. Looking Ahead Although the legislative session is over, the TEDC will continue to actively monitor legislative and state agency activities that affect our profession and the communities we serve. During the upcoming interim period, the TEDC will work closely with policymakers and their staff to ensure that the voice of the economic development profession is heard. TEDC members will continue to receive updates on important legislative matters and may be asked to participate in meetings, task forces, and other efforts to communicate the needs and experiences of Texas economic developers. A special thanks to our TEDC members for particip ' ating in the 2007 legislative session. Your personal visits, phone calls, emails, and committee testimony make a real difference. 7 ABOUT THE TExAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) is the nation's largest state association of eco- nomic development professionals, volunteers, and elected officials. As the collective voice of the eco- nomic development profession at the Texas State Capitol, the TEDC is dedicated to working closely with lawmakers to pass legislation that helps bring good jobs to Texas. As a leading training provider, the TEDC is also committed to preparing the next generation of economic development leaders for success and educating the public about the value of economic development. Key Contact: Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the Texas Economic Development Council Phone: 512.480.8432 1 Email: carlton@texasedc.org Economic4 Houston Port. Region Economies in Motion August 15, 2007 To: Elected Officials and Executive Staff of the City of La Porte, Texas Re: Annual Report of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Dear City Officials, The Board of Directors of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region wish to take this opportunity to thank the City of La Porte for collaborating with 14 other communities in south east Harris County to address issues and grow a vibrant regional economy. As this annual contract period comes to a close, we are proud that by working together more than 100 million dollars in capital investments have been created in the last three years in our region. We have united to educate our legislators about numerous issues such as Battleship Texas restoration, air quality, and transportation concerns. As a region, we have created the San Jacinto Texas Historic District and will soon complete a two year economic study of the petrochemical and refining industry in the ship channel. We have enclosed a report that provides an overview of the contracted services provided to the City of La Porte in the last twelve month period by the Economic Alliance. Soon we move into a new office on Main Street in La Porte. We look forward to bringing visitors to this city and stand poised for a new year. Collectively; we have just tapped our potential. Thank you for your support. SinNerely and on beha�l - of Enomic A77- lliance Board of Directors, A. Lawler, CP Alliance Houston Port Region 908 West Main • La Porte, Texas • 77571 • Phone 281.867.1112 • Fax 281.867.1106 • www.allianceportregion.com EGoi'lOiiiance Houston Port Rog;on Workfora Economies in Motion Semi -Annual Economic Development Services Report presented to the City of La Porte August 27, 2007 City of La Porte - Table of Contents Section Tab # Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 a Economic Development Education Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 b, e Project Lead Development 2 Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 c, g and Section 3.2 a, b, c 3 Compile and Provide Data Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 i Small Business Promotion 4 Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 d, h 5 Interaction With Officials, Chambers and Economic Development Groups Services Report on Contract Section 3. 01 j, / Marketing, Promotion and Media a Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 k and Section 3.02 e 7 Service Reports and Representation Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 f, in Project Stars - Tourism 8 Table of Contents Details Begins on Page 3 n Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 c Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 d Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 e 12 Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 f Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 g Services Report on Contract Section 2.01 h - i Contract Terms and draft for next Contract Period Take 1 Economic Development Education Services Report on Contract Section 3.01 a and Section 3.02 d Invitations to Economic Alliance events, workshops and education conferences/symposiums are routinely sent to the City of La Porte officials through the City Manager's office. Here are examples of workshop(s) that specifically targeted La Porte November 15 2006 -Keynote Presentation to La Porte Community Leaders • On November 15, 2006, Economic Alliance President/CEO Jan Lawler gave a keynote presentation to the La Porte/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held at the Houston Yacht Club. The audience was updated on economic development initiatives. • At the event, the audience was provided a demonstration of how the small business in La Porte can access demographic data from the Economic Alliance that applies to their specific information needs. Sample reports were shown with examples of how the data can be used. • Our Economic Alliance data order form, which is included this report, was provided to more than 70 business owners in attendance. • Data inquiries continue to be received by our office as a result of this luncheon presentation, verifying the value of this service for small business owners of La Porte. August 8 2006 - Keynote Presentation to La Porte Community Leaders Economic Alliance President/CEO Jan Lawler was the featured speaker at the La Porte Rotary; she shared recent economic development updates and discussed how the City of La Porte was collaborating with other regional partners. Econorntc Iliarrce Houston Port Region Here are other examples of workshops provided for La Porte and other Economic Alliance service communities: Quarterly Basis - Economic Alliance Mayors Advisory Council • On a quarterly basis, the Economic Alliance hosts meetings with the mayors of all its service cities to monitor public policy and economic development issues which require regional strength, collaboration and influence. The following mayor participate: Mayor Alton Porter - City of La Porte Mayors Steve DonCarlos - City of Baytown Mayor Wayne Riddles - City of Deer Park Mayor Mike Jackson - City of Jacinto City Mayor Bobby Barrett - City of Galena Park Mayor Peggy Arisco - City of Morgan's Point Mayor John Manlove - City of Pasadena Mayor Robin Riley - City of Seabrook Mayor Jayo Washington - City of Shoreacres Mayor Joe Soto - City of South Houston Mayor Tom Reid - City of Pearland In recent months, the Economic Alliance helped coordinate numerous meetings to specifically address the regional issue of air quality. These meetings were: • February 10, Houston Yacht Club - The Economic Alliance helped organize mayors in their effort to communicate with City of Houston and the Houston Chronicle regarding Houston's proposed nuisance ordinance which negatively impacts our communities with industrial base. • March 9- The Economic Alliance organized a panel discussion workshop with presentations from TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and East Harris County Manufacturers Association. Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia also participated in the forum. This forum was facilitated to prepare the Houston Port Region mayors for a meeting with Mayor Bill White of the City of Houston; an event that was covered in the Houston media. • March 28, Ellington Military Base - Guest speaker Dan Wolterman, CEO Hermann Hospital and executive committee of Greater Houston Partnership provided an update at the Economic Alliance Board meeting which was heavily attended. • July 25, the Economic Alliance once again hosted Dan Wolterman, to provide an update on the air quality initiatives. Econoonrc AI i rice Houston Port Reoion August 17 2006 Electrical Power and Industrial Financing Workshop • La Porte Mayor and Council were invited to this educational workshop which was organized to bring attention and solutions rolling blackouts experienced by our Bayport industries. Texas electrical grid issues were seriously impacting our La Porte Bayport Plants. • The Economic Alliance hosted the economic development workshop at Baywood Country Club and brought in expert Kent Saathoff, ERCOT Director of System Operations for the State of Texas. The workshop was attended by more than 75 business leaders. The operations systems manager of ERCOT (Electrical Regulatory Commission of Texas) is shown below making a presentation and exchanging information with the attendees. • As another feature of this workshop, The Economic Alliance provided information about bond financing tools to encourage expansions in the region, featuring recognized industry expert Lee McCormick. • Mr. David Turkel of Harris County Community and Economic Development Department attended and helped provide input into the PowerPoint presentations. A bond finance expert was brought in by the Economic Alliance to provide information about tools to help finance industrial expansions. rt lliance m— is A Eco cs Houston Port Reqion By Hams County Commissioners! Gulf Coast Freight Rail District Appointee During this report period the Harris County Commissioners made appointments to the Gulf Coast Freight Rail District. Mr. Ron Beeson was appointed by Harris County along with Nancy Edmonson, both recognized transportation experts; both sensitive to quality of life issues. Mr. Ron Beeson was the Economic Alliance nominee who will be a voice for our communities that include La Porte. Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Register for events online at www.allianceportreciion.com September 18 - Four County Town Hall Rollout Day slated for our series of town hall meetings to be held in Harris, Chambers, Brazoria and Galveston counties. Don't miss this highly informative recap of the our SBA Federal Grant Project to Study and Develop Solutions to Address Economic Trends of the Petrochemical and Refining Economies in our region. More details to come! September 26 - Board Meeting November 13, 2007 - Day Conference at Hilton Americas Don't miss our 3`d Annual Coffee Symposium to stimulate international coffee trade and commerce in southeast Harris County. Recently received great news that New York Board of Trade is to participate again! November 28 - Open House (combined with Board Meeting) Open House and Reception in our new offices Spring and Summer, 2008 In the spring of 2008, we begin to work on our next five year strategic plan moving forward from 2009 to 2014. All members and governmental stakeholders will be notified to ensure they have a voice in process. EcOi10If1+'a17ce Houston Port Region 908 West Main Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Office: 281.867.1112 Fax: 281-86701106 www.alliancer)ortre,gion.com Tab 2 - Project Lead Development Contract Section 3.01 b This tab section highlights systems and initiatives provided by the Economic Alliance to help stimulate, market and grow a vibrant economy for the City of La Porte and the region. Our _"Task _ Force_ Model" directs how we_respond • In 2004, the Economic Alliance reorganized. As part of this reorganization, our board recruited leaders to serve on a task force charged with creating a new system for recruiting and retaining companies and their related jobs. The task force worked cohesively to design procedures to be practical and complimentary with the goals of Harris County and of the communities which contract with the Economic Alliance. For example, the "Task Force Model' calls for the Economic Alliance to: • Determine environmental issues of the prospect • Evaluate financial viability and incentives for the prospect • The initial model developed by this task force was launched and approved at the Pasadena Convention Center in the spring of 2004. • The approved "model' was incorporated into the Economic Alliance 5yearStrategic Pianfor performance monitoring. Improvements have been continuously added to the 2004 model. • The Economic Alliance will reconvene this task force again in early fall 2007 for a mid -point review to determine additional improvements. Econorn— is A[liance Houston Port Region Lead Activity: • Throughout the year, the Economic Alliance responded to leads of possible expansions and relocations on behalf of our member communities including the City of La Porte • Our Master Lead Spreadsheet and Lead Process Checklists are attached. Updates of these reports are distributed (as part of our President's Report package) to the directors at our board meetings. Spring, 2006 - International Partnering with Alberta Canada's Industrial Heartland • The Economic Alliance held an International Marketing Lunch with economic developers from Alberta Canada's Industrial Heartland. • This purpose of the meeting was to explore synergies between the two manufacturing regions. One goal is to set up a "sister city" type relationship to network talent and workforce for the benefit of both the Houston Port Region and the Alberta Industrial Heartland region. • This idea and others are being explored to determine new ways to stimulate commerce for our member communities in the Port Region such as the City of La Porte. Our Professional Staff Guide Economic Leads and Proiects • We are pleased to share that during this report period, the Economic Alliance began a recruitment process for a Business Development Director. • Searching state-wide, two candidates emerged as finalists. We are pleased to share that Marie McDermott, C.E.D. joined our organization on August 1st. This Business Development Director role will work closely with our IT and Technical Project Manager, Paula DiValerio who has substantial engineering experience in the petrochemical and refining industry. Econ®rn�c ikliiance Houston Port Region A13011'rrili: WI: SI:lin City of La Porte La Porte is located 35 minutes from Houston in the La Porte-Bayshore area. Blending the romantic history of early Texas and old Sylvan Beach with civic pride, makes La Porte a unique town. Visitors relax and enjoy the tennis courts, wave pool, golf course, museums, fishing, historical trails and cool breezes off Galveston Bay. La Porte offers outdoor recreation year round for the entire family. In 2005, the city's long-time effort to revitalize its Main Street area realized success when La Porte was accepted into the state's distinguished Main Street Program. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Alton Porter Councilmember Peter Griffiths Councilmember Barry Beasley Councilmember Mike Mosteit Councilmember Chuck Engelken Councilmember Howard Ebow Councilmember Tommy Moser Councilmember Louis Rigby Councilmember Mike Clausen City Manager Debbie Brooks Feazelle School District — Trustees and Superintendent La Porte children attend La Porte Independent School District led by: President Kathy Green Superintendent Dr. Michael Say Vice President Jim Schul Secretary Bill Snead Board Member Gene Horn ' Board Member Craig Hulcy x . X%10 Board Member Charlcya Wheeler Board Member Edward Matuszak Chamber of Commerce =�s x - As with the school district and education activities, the three Bayshore communities of La Porte, Shoreacres and Morgan's Point combine commerce activities under one entity called the La Porte/ Bayshore Chamber of Commerce which is led by: President: Colleen Hicks Chairman of the Board: James Prickett — Amegy Bank Liaison to Economic Alliance: James Prickett — Amegy Bank F- A1101rr 1111:0 (100 uiMUNITiis WE SEIM: City of Morgan's Point Known for its bird sanctuaries, Morgan's Point was a historically significant city during the formation of the Republic of Texas and was founded by Colonel James Morgan, the owner of Morgan's Point Plantation. A number of historic homes make up the Morgan's Point National Historic District. The shipping industry continues to be a mainstay of its economy where Barbour's Cut Terminal is a busy hub of shipping. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Peggy Arisco Mayor ProTem Paul McBeth Councilmember Sammi Hammers Councilmember Jeanne McElvogue Councilmember Brian Smith Councilmember Milo Strickland City Manager Lance Avant School District — Trustees and Superintendent Morgan's Point children attend La Porte Independent School District led by: President Kathy Green Superintendent Dr. Michael Say Vice President Jim Schul Secretary Bill Snead Board Member Gene Horn art Every Student's Success is our #1 Priority! 1002.5— J.—t.Si7- Board Member Craig Hulcy Board Member Charlcya Wheeler Board Member Edward Matuszak Chamber of Commerce As with the school district and education activities, the three Bayshore communities of Morgan's Point, Shoreacres and La Porte combine commerce activities under one entity called the La Porte/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce which is led by: President: Colleen Hicks Chairman of the Board: James Prickett — Amegy Bank Liaison to Economic Alliance: James Prickett — Amegy Bank 4gFR ®�P...�C��wPU L — — — — ABOUTTIME COMMUNITIES WE SEURVI: North Shore Community Comprised of several smaller neighborhoods, the North Shore area has exploded in population over the last 30 years as a large suburban residential area. While its history is relatively brief, North Shore has developed a recognized name thriving in the greater Houston area. The North Channel area communities are close knit, enjoying access to parks and other amenities. Three key civic groups highlighted below, in addition to its public school district, bring unity and focus to economic development in the North Channel area. School District — Trustees and Superintendent North Shore community children attend Galena Park Independent School District led by: Board President Jeff Miller Superintendent Dr. Mark Henry Board Vice President Dawn Thompson Fisher Board Secretary William Bill Cobbs Board Member June Harris Board Member Wayne Oquin Board Member Cruz R. Hinojosa, Jr. Board Member C.C. "Buddy" Wilson North Shore Rotary Club Civic Leadership Founded in 1958, the North Shore Rotary consists of approximately 115 members. In 2006, North Shore Rotary partnered with the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation as a premier sponsor of the Economic Alliance Project Stars endowment events. North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Since 1977, The North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce has helped promote economic development and the quality of life in the communities that make up the North Channel area, including North Shore. The chamber serves as a connector for com- munity business and civic leaders. President: Wayne Oquin Chairman of the Board: June Harris — Stotts & Co. Liaison to Economic Alliance: Wayne Oquin North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation This foundation was formed by the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce to focus on specific issues related to economic development. The Foundation has played a key partnering role with the Economic Alliance since joining. In 2006, the Foundation joined the North Shore Rotary Club as a premier sponsor and host for the 2006 Trees in 2006 event for the Economic Alliance. This initiative resulted in more than 4,000 trees being planted in the port region in 2006. - - - - - - - - - - - ® - - - - - - - - - - - City of Pasadena Pasadena, one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, enjoys an innovative police force, good schools, golf courses and parks. Today, Pasadena is recognized as a thriving and growing city with a strong industrial base providing opportunities to settle, raise a family, and enjoy life. Residents of Pasadena take tremendous pride in their parks, public school system, recreational facilities and pleasant suburban residential areas. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor John Manlove Councilmember Ralph Riggs Councilmember Jackie Welch Councilmember Leroy Stanley Councilmember Jack Douglass Councilmember Jim Barker Councilmember James Guthrie Councilmember Dana Philibert Councilmember J.J. Isbell Assistant to the Mayor — David Benson School District — Trustees and Superintendent Pasadena children attend Pasadena Independent School District led by: President Nelda Sullivan Superintendent Kirk Lewis Vice President Frank Braden Secretary Fred Roberts Assistant Secretary Jerry Speer AADENA Board Member Marshall Kendrick Board Member Vickie Morgan Board Member Carmen Orozco Chamber of Commerce President and CEO: Bill McCoy Chairman of the Board: Sherrel Brantley — Ichi Ban Trophy & Engraving Liaison to Economic Alliance: Roy Krietz Pasadena Hispanic Business Association President: David Reyes Director: Moe Alva Liaison to Economic Alliance: David Reyes and Moe Alva North Pasadena Business Association President: Marilyn Wilkins — Kwik Kopy Printing and Mailing Vice President: Ingrid Kast Fuller — CityScope Net Liaison to Economic Alliance: Marilyn Wilkins — Kwik Kopy Printing and Mailing A110111111E Ct11UIlUlIINITIES WE Sri VI Pearland is the fastest growing city south of Houston. As a dynamic community constantly on the move, economic growth and an expanding population are a way of life. A "booming" suburb in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, Pearland has been at the top of the charts for the greatest number of housing starts for several years in a row. With abundant land and business facilities, a sound infrastructure and a diverse work force supported by educational programs, Pearland offers a business -friendly environment. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Tom Reid Councilmember Richard F. Tetens Councilmember Helen Beckman Councilmember Steve Saboe Councilmember Felicia Kyle Councilmember Kevin Cole City Manager William Eisen School District — Trustees and Superintendent Pearland children attend Pearland Independent School District led by: Board President Tom Allen Superintendent Dr. Bonny Cain Board Secretary Letitia Farnie Board Member Adele Brennanrtdeat:School District Board Member G. Preston Bullard "=F, ! I W' " "= Board Member Tricia Holland Board Member Lillian Smith Board Member Florida Dotson Chamber of Commerce President: Carol Artz Chairman of the Board: Keith Ordeneaux Liaison to Economic Alliance: Mayor Tom Reid I�EARLAND L— — — — — — — — — — — m — — — — — — — — — J ABOUT THE C'01VIIVIIlNITIES WE SI:11w. City of Seabrook City The Alliance is proud to serve the City of Seabrook, home to many astronauts, scientists and other professionals who work at nearby Johnson Space Center. Nestled by the relaxing waters of Galveston Bay, yet just minutes from the bustle of Houston, this thriving community offers amenities for businesses and families. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Robin Riley Mayor Pro Tern Gary Renola Councilmember Kim Morrell Councilmember Dee Wright Councilman Paul Dunphey Councilmember Pete Braccio Councilmember Tom Diegelman City Manager Chuck Pinto School District — Trustees and Superintendent Seabrook children attend Clear Creek Independent School District schools led by: President Robert Allan Davee Superintendent Dr. Sandra Mossman Vice President Open Position Secretary Paula J. Tomasi Board Member Joanna Baleson Board Member Dee Scott Board Member Stuart J. Stromeyer Board Member Ralph Parr The Seabrook Association The Seabrook Association has been a member of the Alliance (S.E.E.D.) organization since the mid 1980s. This year's President of the organization is Ellie Marshall. Representatives from the organization to the Alliance board are Mark Neff and Jesse Jones. Chairman: Diana Rogers Liaison to Economic Alliance: Mark Neff — Real Mark Realty Gear Creek Independent School District L— — — — — — — — — — — ® — — — — A110111111E COVIVIIUit)MITI1:S WE 81:11 I Sheldon Community Sheldon is located on U.S. Highway 90, east of Sheldon Reservoir and Wildlife Management Area. Sheldon was established in the early 1860s and named for a stockholder with a railroad company, Henry K. Sheldon of New York. The Sheldon community rallies around its school district as a point of common interest, along with the friendly small town atmosphere. School District — Trustees and Superintendent Sheldon community children attend Sheldon Independent School District led by: Board President Ed Lipscomb Superintendent Dr. G. Steve Mills Board Vice President Fred Rivas Board Secretary Debbie Kolacny Board Member Ken Coleman, Jr. Board Member Bob McCrary Board Member Ron Wise North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Since 1977, The North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce has helped promote economic develop- ment and the quality of life in the communities that make up the North Channel area, including the Sheldon area. The North Channel Area of Commerce serves as a connector for community business and civic leaders. President: Wayne Oquin Chairman of the Board: June Harris — Stotts & Co. Liaison to Economic Alliance: Wayne Oquin North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation This foundation was formed by the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce to focus on specific issues related to economic development. The Foundation has played a key partnering role with the Economic Alliance since joining. In 2006, the Foundation joined the North Shore Rotary Club as a premier sponsor and host for the 2006 Trees in 2006 event for the Economic Alliance. This initiative resulted in more than 4000 trees being planted in the port region in 2006. �- - - - - - - - - m - - - - - J A1101131' 111:0 COVIVIIVit N111'II:S WE SERVE Shoreacres Community Shoreacres evolved when the first homes were built in 1925, in what was known as the Shoreacres Country Club subdivision. A short time thereafter, country homes designed with plenty of windows for the ocean breeze were built on the wooded seacoast tracts. In 1927, six acres of ocean front property was donated to become the site of the current Houston Yacht Club. With the increasing population, Shoreacres was incorporated as a city in November 1962. Currently, the population is approximately 1,700, but the city still retains a resort -like atmosphere. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Jayo Wasington Mayor Pro Tem Tom Revak Councilmember Joe Gomer Councilmember Vickie Ellis Councilmember Sandi Lochner Councilmember Gerry Victor City Manager David Stall School District — Trustees and Superintendent Shoreacres community children attend La Porte Independent School District led by: President Kathy Green Vice President Jim Schul Secretary Bill Snead a Porte rr,d...nd „t School District Board Member Gene Horn Every Student's Success is our #1 Priority! 1.02 1— I. —to It. Board Member Craig Hulcy Board Member Charlcya Wheeler Board Member Edward Matuszak Chamber of Commerce As with the school district and education activities, the three Bayshore communities of Shoreacres, Morgan's Point and La Porte combine commerce activities under one entity called the La Porte/ Bayshore Chamber of Commerce which is led by: President: Colleen Hicks Chairman of the Board: James Prickett — Amegy Bank Liaison to Economic Alliance: James Prickett — Amegy Bank A OF v p��k4 — — J South Belt -Ellington Community The South Belt -Ellington community, also known as the aviation corridor of the Gulf Coast is much like a city within Harris County and supports its own hospital, community college campus, senior citizens centers, two libraries, funeral home and wide variety of churches. This community rallies initiatives and commerce through its Chamber of Commerce which recently built an expanded facil- ity located on Scarsdale. Chamber of Commerce Small businesses in this unincorporated region felt the need years ago to create a unifying forum and organized the South Belt -Ellington Chamber of Commerce that now serves as the hub for this close-knit community region. Housed in a newly constructed office, the South Belt -Ellington Chamber of Commerce is led by President Kathy Valtasaros. President: Kathy Valtasaros President: Salomon Lahana Liaison to Economic Alliance: Marie Flickinger Education This community is served by public school systems of Pasadena Independent School District and Creek Independent School District. As with other Economic Alliance communities, South Belt -Ellington has a rich history of partnering with San Jacinto College District, an integral part of the South Belt -Ellington area. The San Jacinto College District's board of regents members are •+� listed below. San Jacinto College District Board of Regents Chairman Dr. Ruede Wheeler Vice Chair Marie Flickinger Secretary J.D. Bruce Assistant Secretary Dan Mims Member C. Wayne Slovacek Member W.L. "Levi" Smallwood Member Ben Meador Chancellor Dr. Bill Lindemann �, SanJacinto College L— — — — — — — — — — — m — — — — — — — — — �li3t)t!'I"I'I�I: (100 i 1111\II'1'II:S ME 81:11 I: City of South Houston South Houston, in close proximity to Hobby Airport is an excellent starting point for a visit to Southeast Harris County. Several sites, including a Veterans War Memorial and an old oil rig located in a beautiful park, depict the fact that South Houston was a working oil field at one time. In fact, drive around the community and you'll see signs of active oil and gas wells; it's a unique community. Leaders of this community have included Mayor George Christy, who owned a circus in South Houston. His ele- phants were used to build a key southeast Harris County corridor — Spencer Highway. Elected Officials and City Manager Mayor Joe Soto Council Member Irene Tamayo Council Member Billy Kelly Council Member Albert Hernandez Council Member Roberto Garcia Council Member Amy Burnett School District —Trustees and Superintendent Pasadena children attend Pasadena Independent School District led by: President Nelda Sullivan Superintendent Kirk Lewis Vice President Frank Braden g�� ��� Mai, Wffu t� *� � Secretary Fred Roberts AADENA Assistant Secretary Jerry Speer Board Member Marshall Kendrick Board Member Vickie Morgan Board Member Carmen Orozco Chamber of Commerce President: JoAnn Parish Chairman of the Board: Glinda Tagle — First Choice Bank Liaison to Economic Alliance: JoAnn Parish - - - - - - - - - - - ® - - - - - - - - - - - J Milt PRIVRE S1:1.111oll I NEW1111:I;S Founding Members There were seven private sector member companies at January 1, 2004 when we revitalized our organization. These original economic development champions are denoted below with and asterisk. At that time, our board of directors called upon other private businesses to also help shape economic development strategies through the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. Below are the private business founding members who in 2004 made an investment based upon a belief and commitment in our future. Today and for the years to come, we will honor our founders prominently; "their early support was pivotal to today's success." Proprietorship Level Askins & Armstrong CK Productions Debbie Brooks Feazelle First Commercial Insurance Formers of Houston, Inc. Houston Wire Works Klotz Associates, Inc. Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc. Mosher Seifert Corporate Level Air Products Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. American Acryl Bayer Bayshore Sun Beacon Federal Credit Union (formerly DuPont La Porte) Chevron Phillips Deer Park Broadcaster Exel Logistics Ineous Island Bound Company, L.L.C. James H. Glanville Company Stakeholder Level Agrifos Fertilizer, Inc. Association of Bayport Companies *AT&T *Bayshore Medical Center Ca rtegra *CenterPoint Energy Clay Development & Construction, Inc. DMJ Services DOW DuPont ExxonMobil Lyondell Chemical Company Pentco General Business Service Philibert Insurance Agency SCL ENGINEERING Shell Federal Credit Union South Belt Ellington Leader Newspaper Vesco Office Services Elias De La Garza Insurance Brokers The Principle Partnering Group, LLC Lubrizol Lyondell Citgo Refining LP Noltex Pfeiffer and Son Rohm and Haas Texas Shell Chemical Company Solvay Chemicals Texas Sports Radio Network Vopak Logistics Services Woodforest National Bank West Gulf Maritime Association John Manlove Marketing and Communications Marker 1 MarinaMeador Staffing Services Moody Bank Oxyvinyls *Phelps State Farm Insurance — John Phelps *Phelps State Farm Insurance — Ken Phelps *San Jacinto College District Texas Chiropractic College URS Corporation *Waste Management Winkler Public Relations Pate Engineers, Inc. 0111111111 vn:. S1:.c:'r )1; NNEIV1131:118 Welcome Aboard to our New Members! The Board of Directors of the Economic Alliance is proud to report that since our initial founding in 2004, these companies have joined to the effort to grow a vibrant regional economy. Please join us in saluting these dedicated corporate and small business champions for our communities' economic wellbeing. Welcome aboard! Proprietorship Level Gilbane Building Co. (2006) Slocomb Insurance Agency (2006) Archway Properties, L. P. (2006) Corporate Level Arkema Chemical (2006) Kaneka Texas Corporation (2006) TRC (2006) Wal-Mart Deer Park (2006) West Gulf Maritime Association (2006) Galena Park Independent School District (2006) Stakeholder Level Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. (2006) la^" Bury+Partners-Houston, Inc. (2006) Gulf Winds International (2006) Johnson Development (2006) Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. (2006) Cadeco Industries, Inc. (2006) HCN — Houston Community Newspapers (2006) i:41AMVif'IONS 01: SMVIALL AND MV11M 0111'IY OWNED 131181NESSIN Champions Join us in saluting these companies and entities that partnered with the Economic Alliance in a new effort that began developing in 2004 and was first implemented in 2005. This initiative targeted small and minority business retention in our communities. To quality for this distinction, champion companies and their procurement specialists met in networking forums with our region's small businesses during either 2005 or 2006. The forum, called the Alliance Business Connection or "ABC Power Breakfast" allows small and minority business owners to learn how to do business with large companies and who to contact. The event has become popular and well attended. Surveys are collected after each event so the forum can be continuously improved to meet the needs of small and minority business owners in our communities. We also track the economic transactions that arise specifically from each power breakfast. Special Category Galena Park Independent School District — for providing facility and services each event June 30, 2005 "ABC Power Breakfast" Lubrizol — Ray Montello Solvay Chemicals — Mira Bryant and Melodie Cook City of Deer Park — Ron Crabtree and David Walker DuPont — Trinh Barger American Acryl — Ben Ferguson Oxy Vinyls — Klaus Hauche and Addie Summerlin San Jacinto College North Campus — Dr. Charles Grant Groendyke Trucking — Oklahoma Procurement Manager Carl Recher December 1, 2005 "ABC Power Breakfast" Innovene (BP) — John Carrillo City of La Porte — Susan Kelley Wiley Laboratories — Jerry Bost San Jacinto College North Campus — Dr. Charles Grant Delta Petrochemicals — Tommy Boyette Port of Houston Authority — Pedro Garcia April 27, 2006 "ABC Power Breakfast" Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Federal Contracts — Mr. Willie Tanamachi August 24, 2006 "ABC Power Breakfast" Albermarle — Todd DuBose Kaneka — Jody Wells DOW — Crispin Glymph AT&T — John Williams University of Texas — Houston at the Texas Medical Center — Carmyn Williams City of Pasadena — Karen Forbes NASA Space Center — Monica Craft -1 BUSINESS O T111: YI:11; AlwIIII) Channelview, Galena Park, Jacinto City, North Shore, Sheldon Recipient Lyondell Chemical Company Channelview Complex The Channelview complex of the Lyondell Chemical Company has operated since 1955 and manufactures the basic building blocks for many consumer products. Their Channelview products are sold to manufacturers of plastics, building materials, personal care products, and home furnishing and apparel. The company considers it a privilege to operate one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the Gulf Coast region. Lyondell is proud of the employees at the complex who graciously annually gives more than 4,000 volunteer hours toward community projects. As North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce President Wayne Oquin says, "Lyondell is a great part of our community." Lyondell credits its success to its employees who value their responsibilities and commitment to excellent environmental and safety performance. Twice nominated for this award, it is clear that the North Channel area community appreciates their Lyondell corporate neighbors. Congratulations Lyondell Chemical Company — Channelview Complex! I 2502 Sheldon Road and 8280 Sheldon Road Channelview, Texas 77530 Business Phone: 281.862.4000 L— — — — — — — — — — — ® — — — — — — — — — — — BUSINESS 01: THE YEAR AWARD Dear Park Recipient McCarter Machine, Inc. Douglas R. McCarter founded McCarter Machine Inc., a full service machine shop in May 1981. For more than 20 years, McCarter has been machining precision replica replacement parts for the petrochemical industry. In 1993, TRW (a government -prime contractor) approached Doug McCarter regarding optical work. McCarter Machine took on the challenge and successfully manufactured a single crystal silicon optic prototype for TRW. Due to the success of the prototype, McCarter Machine became a member of the Space -Based Laser Integrated Flight Experiment Team and played a key role in the development of advanced manufacturing technology to build the Optical Resonator. In 1998, McCarter Machine capitalized a state of the art facility. With over 90 years combined experience in machining for the chemical, semiconductor and optical industries McCarter provides immediate attention with competitive prices. Congratulations McCarter Machine, Inc.! Doug McCarter 1312 Underwood Road PO Box 520 Deer Park, TX 77536`' Business Phone: 281-476-4716 L- - - - - - - - - - - m - - - - - - - - BUSINESS OF TH1:1'EAR A1A1ARD East End Recipient Gulf Winds International, Inc. Gulf Winds International, Inc. was created in 1996 with one client in one location. Since that time, Gulf Winds International has grown to more than 400 clients with four Houston area locations. With more than 1,000,000 square feet of food grade and U.S. Customs Bonded INTERNATIONAL INC. facilities and a fleet of more than 200 power units, Gulf Winds can meet ware- warehousing. Transportation Distribution 1 Consolidation housing, transportation, distribution and consolidation needs of their custom- ers. The company offers supply chain management solutions to facilitate the handling, storage, and shipment of their customers' product from raw materials to finished goods. Since its beginnings, owner Steve Stewart and the entire staff have prided themselves on giving back to their communities. Their presence has benefited not only the East End/Harrisburg communities, but many other Houston port region communities. Gulf Winds International was a sponsor of both the 2005 and 2006 Coffee Symposium held in the Houston port region. Additionally, the company has donated endless hours to provide support to both the Houston International Seafarers Center and the Lou Lawler Seafarers Center in Morgan's Point. Join us in saluting this best practice and civic -minded business. Congratulations Gulf Winds International, Inc.! Steve Stewart 411 Brisbane Houston, Texas 77061 BUSINESS OF IAHE YEM humi) La Porte, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres Recipients Fisher's Hardware Fisher's Hardware has provided supplies and conveniences to the citizens of La Porte, Morgan's Point and Shoreacres for many years. Located on the corner of Fairmont Parkway and Broadway Street in La Porte, customers enjoy the hometown service with a smile any time they walk in the door. Rod and Pat Rothermel, owners, ensure their business contributes back to the gracious community in which they have operated Volunteerism, donations and community spirit are cornerstones of this family business. When hurricanes threatened the coastal communities, Fisher's Hardware staff worked endless hours to help supply homeowners with needed resources. Join the Economic Alliance in saluting Fisher's Hardware, the 2006 Business of the Year for the La Porte/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and its communities. Congratulations Fisher's Hardware! Rod Rothermel 1012 South Broadway La Porte, Texas 77571 Business Phone:281.470.0171 Fischer's Hardware - - - - - - - - - - - m - - - - - - - - - - - J - - - I a Busi1 uss ol:11'1an YI:Ali Aquilli) Pasadena Recipient Allstate Insurance — Dana Philibert, Owner I From auto insurance to retirement solutions — Dana Philibert and staff can help you learn about the Allstate products. As president of the Philibert Insurance Agency, Inc., Dana and staff insist upon I providing top quality customer service and products. I Dana Philibert's industry expertise is respected. Most recently, the San Jacinto Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors drew upon her expertise when they called upon her as president. Raised with a strong work ethic, Dana Philibert has been a Pasadena resident for more than 25 years. She graduated from South Houston High School before completing a bachelor of arts degree from Texas A&M University in 1989. Dana also finds time to serve as a Pasadena city councilmember and as an ambassador for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Giving back to the community is a value of Dana and her company. Philibert Insurance has the distinction and appreciation for being the first small business to become a member during the drive to recruit new founding members in 2004. I Congratulations Allstate Insurance Agency — Dana Philibert! 3130 Strawberry Road Pasadena, Texas 77504 Business Phone: 713.941.5700 L— — — — — — — — — — — E — — — — — — — — — — — j 1311SII\II:SS o `f il: M11; Mquil;I) Pearland Recipient Silver Pear 518 Business Park The Silver Pear 518 Business Park located on five acres on FM 518 in Pearland, Texas was formed as a partnership in January, 2004. In this short time, this outstanding company has strived to be a quality developer and operator of commercial properties in Pearland. Their business currently leases to selected professional and medical tenants in a facility known as the Plaza. Michael Shebay and the partners and staff of Silver Pear 518 Business Park work to maintain long term relationships with staff, clients, vendors and advisors. Michael credits the secret of their success to the real estate industry expertise of general and limited partners. Another secret of success for the company has been maintaining enough equity to obtain financing during all points of the business cycle. Michael also believes strongly in adapting services or products when a company's targeted market changes. Silver Pear 518 Business Park also works to assign role duties based upon an employee's strength, employees succeed. Like other small businesses, one of the company's greatest challenges is to constantly keep tenants served. Join us in saluting Silver Pear 518 Business Park on receiving this prestigious distinction. Congratulations Silver Pear 518 Business Park! 8703 Broadway, Suite 129 Pearland, Texas 77584 Pearland Business Phone: 281.412.7053 Houston Business Phone: 713.782.4524 In - - - - - - - - - - - W - - - - - - - - - - - 1311SII\11;SS 01:'I"I{E YEAR AWARD Seabrook Recipient Tookie's Restaurant S.W. Tookie Incorporated, known as Tookie's Restaurant, has provided delicious hamburgers and other treats for families in the bay area for 31 years. Their specialty hamburgers and mouth watering onion rings make any day better. We personally attest that family members of the Economic Alliance enjoy ordering the #99 marinated hamburger, the bombshell, and cherry cokes! Besides the quality food, newcomers to the restaurant also enjoy the nostalgic decorative atmosphere, including some unique wooden benches that take one back to times when life was simpler, less complicated. Owners of Tookie's Restaurant note their proudest accomplishments in business have been when their communities acknowledge their service with accolades such as this award. It provides feedback of satisfaction, making all the hard work worthwhile. Overseeing and analyzing the complete operation of the business, along with employing virtuous employees was cited as the secret to their success. They look back on their 31 years and have determined they are pleased and would do it all over again if given the chance to open a business in Seabrook. New business owners should be forewarned, however, that operating a business means you must be prepared to dedicate your time — 24j7! Congratulations Tookie's Restaurant! 1202 Bayport Blvd. (Highway 146 at Nasa Parkway) Seabrook, Texas 77586-3406 Business Phone: 281.474.3444 - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -- BUSINESS ter THE YEAR AWARD South Belt -Ellington Recipient HEB — Blackhawk/South Belt #54 Store The story of H-E-B began 100 years ago in a tiny family shop in Kerrville. Today H-E-B serves families all over Texas and Mexico with more than 300 stores and CC33D) 56,000 employees. H-E-B's commitment to excellence has made it one of the nation's largest independently owned food retailers. Yet H-E-B's success has not changed its commitment to giving the customer exceptional service, low prices and friendly shopping. The Blackhawk/South Belt Store #54 is no exception. For more than 100 years, H-E-B's commitment and involvement in the community has been recognized as an important part of the way they do business. In this spirit, the company has contributed five percent of its pre-tax earnings to public and charitable programs since the 1930s, and remains one of the few companies in the nation to give at such a level. Congratulations HEB — Blackhawk/South Belt #54 Store! Manager Roseanne Kerr 9829 Blackhawk Boulevard Houston, Texas 77075 Business Phone: 713.991.2774 Pharmacy Phone: 713-991-3762 Store Hours: 6 a.m. to Midnight Daily Gas Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. L— — — — — — — — — — — 13115I1111:SS III:-I-111: YI.4111 Alvillil) South Houston Recipient South Houston Chiropractic Clinic Choosing the business of the year is not an easy task for our communities and chambers, and this year was no exception for South Houston. However, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Chess Miles of South Houston Chiropractic Clinic is the 2006 recipient for providing quality medical patient service for the citizens of South Houston. Among the many ways of giving back to patients, Dr. Miles participates on The Doctor's Speakers Bureau, an association of natural healthcare professional keynote and motivational speakers who speak on a number of health -related topics. These doctors deliver workshops to corporations, retail establishments, educational institutions, women's associations, bookstores, clubs, churches, health food stores and fitness centers. The sense of commitment does not end at office hours. South Houston Chiropractic Clinic partners with other businesses in the town to support chamber activities to help commerce for all. The South Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Alliance salutes Dr. Miles and South Houston Chiropractic Clinic. Congratulations South Houston Chiropractic Clinic! Dr. Chess Miles 815 College Avenue �r— South Houston, Texas 77587 Business Phone: 713.946-7841 Fax Number: 713-946-6028 — — — — — — — — — — — E — — — — — — — — — — — 2006 VISSIONARY AWARD Sylvia R. Garcia Commissioner 21106 VISIONARY AWARD 2006 Recipient Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia — Harris County Precinct 2 Join us in honoring a public servant who is not only a visionary, but exemplifies the value of seeking out best practice in all endeavors. This year marks Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia's 20th anniversary of public service, beginning with her tenure as chief judge of the Houston Municipal Courts system, followed by her election in 1998 as Houston city controller. She was elected Harris County Precinct Two commissioner in 2002 and is unopposed for reelection. Commissioner Garcia represents nearly one million people living in the largest county in Texas. Located between Houston and Galveston Bay, her precinct alone equals or is greater in size and population than five states within the United States. As one of 10 children raised in South Texas, education was the door to becoming a social worker, an attorney and finally an elected public servant — a calling to which she has devoted her last 20 years. She has applied the credo of "a failure to plan is a plan to fail" from her first day in office. Recognizing the strength of East Harris County's strong business presence and its people, she coordinated an economic summit in her first year as commis- sioner. Bringing together all leaders in the community, she saw the need for a second summit to help crystallize ideas and plans. Groups partnered together for the first time creating a youth program, bringing new vision to the senior citizen support system, and tackling upkeep on infrastructure, including tunnels and roads. I " With clarity, she has helped us understand that our high school and college graduation rates must increase in our own back yards in order to keep our highly -skilled jobs. With that, Commissioner Garcia has become a champion of education in Harris County. She meets regularly with 11 school district superintendents to leverage the relationships of the schools and the county into the most they can be. The Board of Directors and members of the Economic Alliance were honored when Commissioner Garcia requested that dona- tions be made (in lieu of political contributions at her annual fundraiser) to build the endowment funding for our 501c(3) educa- tional foundation that is managing Projects StarsT"'. This project is an initiative to improve the quality of life in our communities which Commissioner is helping champion, along with the Economic Alliance. Projects StarsTM is a bold new initiative which has already led to the creation of the San Jacinto Texas Historic DistrictTM and designs for enhancements and improvements to our communities and our historic assets. Commissioner Garcia — A Visionary SHARING OUR HERITAGE & VISION. e, cc—kAlfi- - - - - - - - - - - - ® - - - - - - - 01111 SI'l wsol;S Thank You to Our Coffee Symposium and Banquet Sponsors Presenting STONE \i� p �I O y 'C +�4 1O�STON I- �. , Silver CenterPOtntTM Energy Bronze J INTERNATIONAL INC. Warehousing Transportation Distribution ♦ Consolidation Houston Pilots jWjGMA 6 Richway Warehouse Management & Port Services 01111 I:UI:1\I'I' SI't)imsolls Table Sponsors We would like to thank tonight's table sponsors: Amegy Bank AT&T Andrews Kurth, LLP August Companies and South Houston Chamber of Commerce Aviles Engineering Bayer Chemical Bury & Partners Cadeco Industries, Inc. CDM CenterPoint Energy CH2MHill City of Deer Park City of La Porte Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation Dow Chemical Du Pont ExxonMobil First Commercial Insurance Ford Construction Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Cities of Galena Park and Jacinto Geotest — Marvin Test Systems, Inc. Greater Houston Coffee Association Gulf Winds International, Inc. Houston Pilots ILA — International Longshoremen's Association J. Simmons Group, Inc. John Manlove Marketing & Communications Kaneka Texas Corporation UA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Lubrizol Deer Park Lyondell Chemical Company McCarthy Construction Company Mosher & Seifert Megafleet Towing Company Inc. North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce and North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Oates Industries, Inc. Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Pearland Economic Development Pfeiffer & Son, LTD. Philibert Insurance Agency Port of Houston Authority Richway Warehouse Management and Port Services Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. San Jacinto College District Seabrook Association Seabrook EDC Shell Deer Park Sterling Bank Texas Chiropractic College TRC As of print deadline 10/ 13/06 L— — — — — — — — — — ® — — SAUITENTO C011MY AND PORT Thank You County Commissioners' Court oJ��� OF Aj County Judge Robert Eckels Commissioner El Franco Lee — Precinctl U U' Commissioner El Franco Lee — Precinct 1 Ip IC0 Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia — Precinct 2 9�F OF ��+P Commissioner Steve Radack — Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Eversole — Precinct 4 Join us in saluting the Harris County economic development professionals: Mike Rozelle of Judge Eckel's office; Olga Rodriguez of Commissioner Garcia's office; and David Turkel and his staff at the Harris County Community and Economic Development Department. They guided the Economic Alliance staff through our start-up in 2004 and continue to provide outstanding services and direction for our project work. We thank you all. The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region salutes its major governmental contract stakeholders Commissioner El Franco Lee — Precinct 1 Houston Port Authority Commission Chairman James T. Edmonds —o�sTOtVXN Commissioner Steve Phelps 4 G�yo� i Commissioner James W. Fonteno, Jr ® A Commissioner Kase L. Lawal Commissioner Jimmy A. Burke �V� �- Commissioner Janiece Longoria �o \S `! Commissioner Elyse Lanier We would also like to recognize the tireless efforts of the employees of the Port of Houston for their efficiency, professional approaches and commitment to their local communities. We appreciate each of you. L ._ — —. HISTORIC DIST<t T hGr n via , ow _y. f, t ii fi 24 THIS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COUNCILMEMBERS ONLY REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested August 27 2007 Requested By: Mayor ton E Porter Department: Mayor's Office Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Committees Exhibits: A Memo from Main Street Advisory Board President Exhibits: & Memo from Cjty Attorney re: Lary Cox Exhibits: C Attendance comments/concerns Exhibits: D: Directory of Boards, Commissions & Committees Appropriation Source of Funds: n/a Account Number: n/a Amount Budgeted: n/a Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On an annual basis City Council workshop and discuss expiring, vacant and reappointment of positions for Boards, Commissions and Committees for the City of La Porte. Attached for Council discussion are applications of individuals interesting in serving on a Board/Commissions or Committee, memo from Michaelyn Dunaway, President of the Main Street Advisory Board, memo from the City Attorney regarding Election of Civil Service Commission Member Larry Cox., attendance comments/concerns and the Directory of Boards, Commissions & Committees (please be reminded not to release to the public) highlighting positions that are expiring on August 31, 2007. Action Reauired by Council: Discuss and Workshop expiring, vacant, and/or reappointment of members to various Boards and Commissions and provide staff with direction. Vxhibits A► FROM THE DESK OF MARTHA A. GILLETT, TRMC, CMC CITY SECRETARY August 27, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council Interim City Manager Attached are the applications I have on file of people interested in serving on a Board/Commission or Committee. Paul Larson Main Street Advisory Helen Saldivar Main Street Advisory Erik Nelson Main Street Advisory James M. Follis Main Street Advisory Dave Turnquist Main Street Advisory Tom Stringer Main Street Advisory Troy Pulver Main Street Advisory Stephanie Cox Main Street Advisory Sib Carpenter Main Street Advisory and Planning and Zoning Sean Mooney Main Street Advisory Frank Parrilla Main Street Advisory Jennifer Pfeiffer Main Street Advisory Jack Oliphant Fire Code Review (name only application not on file) Betty Stoumbaugh Youth Advisory Council, Main Street Advisory & La Porte Health Authority 06/25/2007 15:01 2814711140 EARRETTS Jun.25, 2001 1:hRM City of LaPorte City Hall PAGE 02/03 No.9246 P. 2 C17T OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your nme, auidress and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will rain confidential. You will be contacted before M action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considca-ed for reappoitg=4 upon request. A member who is absent for more than 2 % of called meefings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Picot decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CrIlZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA POR TE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. 11UMM OF THE PLANNING .AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CxTh' COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TMIF ARE APPOEWED. plave tux or bmmkearly DATE: 6-2 5- 0 7 None R_281-479-1588 M 281-471-1118 Address: P.O. BOX 7 4 8 City: , POR M State/Zip: 3!_7 7 5� Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Y Did you vote in the last City election? Y ' or N Flewee indicate vour preference by number, U 3, etc AMS-0RY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 F.mploywRetiree Insurance Benefts Committee La Porte Health Authority _X Main Street Advisory Board (need not be reaclent per ordinance 2%,$-2501) Youth Advisory Council 53 06/25/2007 15:01 2814711140 EARRETTS Jun. 15. 2M 1:JVM Wy of Larorte City Hall PAGE 03/03 No, 9146 P, 3 ABC1S�OlJ ING BOARDS AND COWGUI NS MIding Codes Appeal Board (tee aac be reds man own Bugmw in to Purte per ordin ae zf M) Civil service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority „!Planning & Zonft Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LBQAL IZTU '1.FS/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Financc Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Ocher Commiltm Other/Ratite Available Opportunities 1, the undeisi►gnd am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. Date S4 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25 % of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please We or print clearly Name: Address: %'� zZ� City: dos-�'/ _ State/Zip: Tx . 7%S3 a Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Y Did you vote in the last.City election? Y or �p Please indicate your preference by number, 12-3, etc DATE: F—g Ol Phone (W),29/ -, 5 �* 7 /740 or 6) ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee La Porte Health Authority 1^ Main Street Advisory Board Youth Advisory Council 60 DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee OTHER Volunteer Rural Large Lot Committee Other/Future Available Opportunities I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. Signature of Applicant ,�?-"5; 0& Date 61 BACKGROUND/EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR Background: ra Community Activities/Hobbies: References: (include address and phone number) 1. 2. 3. Additional Pertinent Information: Goals / Objectives: Attachments: Yes No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office 604 West Fairmont Pkwy LaPorte, Texas 77571 62 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information -from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment ol'members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please type or print clearly DATE: (� - 2- -7— 0 -7 Name: ' ir in C4'. Phone (I I} 'Lis 1 L! `20 -- 2 6- cjN} 8-,7v - 913 e� Address: 9 C S Ca City: r+,e State/Zip: -7 -7 5JJ Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? or N Did you vote in the last City election 6P or N Please indicate your preference by number,1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee La Porte Health Authority _ Main Street Advisory Board (need not be resident per ordinance 2004-2801) Youth Advisory Council DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board (need not be resident must own Business in La Porte per Ordinance 2733-A) Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning& Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMTI'TEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee OTHER Other/Future Available Opportunities 1, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions Date BACKGROUND/ EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY& STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED AlAJOR 7 Professional Background: �'f'(.•C �. k� 'C]"!^. �7 '!C. 'fir �'�f r.�(� i. Community Activities/Hobbies: �.p y,7;-"�-!�. -- i�.�..-�.. r :1�.'r•'•j��1 _ i..r'-.•..lr: Lk-E.? �- References: (include address and phone number) I. 2- Additional Pertinent Information: j r �- 5- c- Goals /OObjectives: �I%i' � r"! �r• 7t �•, F":' i r 7l. ail Y: ��1' Y' �' f f i'\ 1�_C: � ��_•ji Y:' Attachments: _ Yes '>,,' No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return tlds form and any attachments to: CIry of La PorYc CSty Secretam's Other GOJ West Fairmont Pk--%T La Porte, Texas 77571 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25 % of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please type or print clearly Name: -��-�{ �Y�<,� ►l l �- � � Address: City: State/Zip: 1Y I i 7 DATE: k Phone (H)� % `�-� ✓ f' fC,a Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Y or Did you vote in the last City election?, Y or N Please indicate your preference by number, 1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee La Porte Health Authority / Main Street Advisory Board Youth Advisory Council 0 60 DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee OTHER Volunteer Rural Large Lot Committee Other/Future Available Opportunities I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. „1 F � lignAture of Applicant Date 61 BACKGROUND/ EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR !r� l7 ` �'E� i �'�% <I v'�'�•S�iY , ,�; t � !�1 k `�'r,,�;;,! ,rtcrii?� 1 941 Professional Background: Cr4/- l9r - l)1rJGI% Sc ht_c.=�i ,%(;'�.f�c Community Activities/Hobbies: CA 1. (Ck /cam t `5;G' -- fJCG References: (include address and phone number) Sc, V+ah 2. 3rb 7 Layne St. 3. �t�r' Sn r SrS // O2z t?yll;nGStJd� Additional Pertinent Information: ') �Z' / -{ i 90 g7l-y/7-z- ZX _ C�a1) 117 /-076/ Goals / Objectives: Attachments: Yes ✓ No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office 604 West Fairmont Pkwy LaPorte, Texas 77571 62 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES;N* � lY.. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please We or rint clearly DATE: t9 Z 0 a s; t Name: r- p�,,l ,,� : g=,= r �,; �es-- Phone (H) 2 W'0o "lc. M-Jf3 —sot—?lam Address: 72 3 a City: e � State/Zip: X `l S7 Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits4l'��D or N Did you vote in the last City election?CY ) or N Please indicate your preference by number,1-2-3. etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS _ Airport Advisory Board _ Fire Code Review Committee Fire Pension Board 1/ Main Street Advisory Board DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment Civil Service Commission SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES La Porte Area Water Authority NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS La Porte Development Corporation Board Page 2 — Application for City Boards/Commissions — Cont'd La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board OTHER Chapter 172 Employee Retiree & Insurance Benefits Committee Main Street District Committee Members Health Authority I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. d- 9,Y SignatU6 of Appl' ant I Date BACKGROUND EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR U 4vrw a o-r Background: Community Activities/Hobbies: (include address and phone number) 1. 2. r®-t 3. Additional Pertinent Information: Attachments: Yes No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to:� ' City of La Porte J City Secretary's Office- 604 West Fairmont Pkwy LaPorte, Texas 77571 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. ArPiP++t�LrT Il/1CANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A D SE[) NT OF Tin OF 36A Pyi TTi f . MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please bMe or print clearly Name: Sib Carpenter Address: 5234 Glenpark DATE: 05-19-05 Phone: (W) 281-470-7214 City: La Porte State/Zip: Texas - 77571 Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Yes Did you vote in the last City election? Yes Please indicate your preference by number,1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Fire Code Review Committee Fire Pension Board 1 Main Street Advisory Board DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment Civil Service Commission SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES La Porte Area Water Authority NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS La Porte Development Corporation Board Page 2 — Application for City Boards/Commissions — Cont'd La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board OTHER Chapter 172 Employee Retiree & Insurance Benefits Committee Main Street District Committee Members Health Authority I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. Sib Carpenter 05-19-05 Signature of Applicant Date BACKGROUND EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR Brasosport High Freeport, Tx. 1964 General Professional Background: Mother, Homemaker, Clerical in Construction Industry. Community Activities/Hobbies: Served on the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee — La Porte, Tx. 2001 - 2002. La Porte Volunteer Support League 1996 —1997 Red Hat Society member Special Interest Fords of the 50's Club References: (include address and phone number) 1. Guy Sutherland, 10200 N. L St. La Porte, Tx. 281-471-1244 2. Tommy Moser, 214 W. B St. La Porte, Tx. 281-471-2420 3. Wayne Hammond, 5102 Glenpark, LaPorte, Tx. 281470-1120 Additional Pertinent Information: Goals I Objectives: I would like to see my community be the fairest and best that it can be. Attachments: Yes X_ No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office 604 West Fairmont Pkwy LaPorte, Texas 77571 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board, the Main Street Advisory Board, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. Please We or print clearly Name: ;�r3 Address: City: L A- A&--Vl F- State/Zip: DATE: I Z- 9 0 7 Phone (H) Z F)- 68'V- S� 5 ��- I, the undersigned am interested in serving on the above mentioned Main Street Advisory Board as indicated. Sign Applicant Date FRANK PARR=LLA 616 WEST MAIN STREET LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 (281)471-2505 WORK (281)684-5556 CELL EDUCATION B.B.S. in Marketing - University of Houston - Clear Lake (1992) Minor in Computer Science and Spanish - San Jacinto College - South (1990) EXPERIENCE El Toro Mexican Restaurant - General Manager (1997-Present) Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Manager (May 1996 - February 1997) Kemah Cantina - Manager (March 1995 - May 1996) Pappasito's Cantina - Relief Manager, Bartender, Opening Team (March 1990 - March 1995) Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant - Server (August 1988 - March 1990) SERVICE & AWARDS Rotary International - Member since 2002 (La Porte & Palestine, Texas) Interact Club Rotary Sponsor - Four different High Schools - since 2002 Boys & Girls Club Board Member - 2002-2003 Palestine, Texas Latino Club Community Sponsor - 2001-2003 Palestine & Westwood High Schools Who's Who among College and University Students - 1990-1991 Hispanic Business Student Association - President - UHCL 1991-1992 Hispanic United For Education - Founder & President UHCL1990-1991 (1991 Organization of the Year) Houston Youth Bowling Hall of Honor - inducted May 1987 REFERENCES Available upon request. UTY Ur*LA FURI:& .TION FOR CITY BOARDS / COrMISSIONS TOTE: As an applicant fo �. to the press and th, and public access. action is taken on reappointment, up than medical reasc reappointment of i MUST BE A CII PORTE; AND A PLANNING ANl CITY COUNCH Name: Are you a registered voter in Did you vote in the last City Airport Advisory l Fire Code Review Planninig and Zoning Zoning Board of Adj Civil Service Commi La Porte Area Water La Porte Development La Porte Redevelopme Tax Increment Reinve; utheast Texas Housi OTHER - I the undersigned am in a City Board or Coiumission, your name, address and phone number may be available public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press All other infonmation will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any cur appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for n request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other is, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and embers of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT. ZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA ZUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. DATE: 2 - W Phone (H} FiM Mi '.ode 77 La Porte Ci limits?: Y lion?: Y or N )rporation Board Authority ent Zone Number One Finance Corporation Board or N in serving on one of the above Boar / Commissions as indicated. en Rexised dune 2002 g•d FRANK PARR=LLA 616 WEST MAIN STREET LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 (281)471-2505 WORK (281)684-5556 CELL EDUCATION B.B.S. in Marketing - University of Houston - Clear Lake (1992) Minor in Computer Science and Spanish - San Jacinto College - South (1990) EXPERIENCE Ell Toro Mexican Restaurant - General Manager (1997-Present) Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Manager (May 1996 - February 1997) Kemah Cantina - Manager (March 1995 - May 1996) Pappasito's Cantina - Relief Manager, Bartender, Opening Team (March 1990 - March 1995) Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant - Server (August 1988 - March 1990) SERVICE & AWARDS Rotary International - Member since 2002 (La Porte & Palestine, Texas) Interact Club Rotary Sponsor - Four different High Schools - since 2002 Boys & Girls Club Board Member - 2002-2003 Palestine, Texas Latino Club Community Sponsor - 2001-2003 Palestine & Westwood High Schools Who's Who among College and University Students - 1990-1991 Hispanic Business Student Association - President - UHCL 1991-1992 Hispanic United For Education - Founder & President UHCL1990-1991 (1991 Organization of the Year) Houston Youth Bowling Hall of Honor - inducted May 1987 REFERENCES Available upon request. CITY OF LA PORTS APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board, the Main Street Advisory Board, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of calledmeetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. Please type or print clearly Name: i Address: S-D Z-z- �}�i�"�L�C, Cites I-- City: L-P-r P&WI f State/Zip: 7 7 S 7 1 DATE: 2, Phone (I) Z YI- I, the undersigned am interested in serving on the above mentioned Main Street Advisory Board as indicated. Si Applicant 7v Date CITY OFL 4 PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please tyke or print clearly DATE: 07/13/07 Name: Helen R. Saldivar Phone (H) 281-471-3712 (W) 281-559-2744 Address: 3115 Bavou Drive City: La Porte State/Zip: 77571 Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Yes Did you vote in the last City election? Yes Please indicate your preference by number,1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee La Porte Health Authority 1. Main Street Advisory Board (need not be resident per ordinance 2004-2801) Youth Advisory Council DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board (need not be resident must own Business in La Porte per Ordinance 2733-A) Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee Other/Future Available Opportunities I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. Signature of Applicant 07-13-07 Date BACKGROUND/EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR University of Houston Houston, TX May 1982 Business Tech. (Bach. Degree) Professional Background: Over 25 years in an administrative capacity — in the homebuilding, aerospace, and chemical industries. Community Activities/Hobbies: La Porte Garden Club References: (include address and phone number) 1. Dean Lawther —1600 Center Street — Deer Park, Texas - 281-479-2326 2. Barry Beasley —10826 Birch — La Porte, Texas — 281-470-8990 3. Pat Lareau — 3119 Green Leaf — La Porte, Texas — 281-471-0602 Additional Pertinent Information: We moved to La Porte from Friendswood two years ago. Goals / Objectives: To volunteer in helping La Porte Main Street become more vibrant and active. Attachments: Yes X No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office 604 West Fairmont Pkwy CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please We or print clearly Name: Ef t k- � cam. Address: I k i 0 L► s-c (0 a, �- L,%,A City: o�covK State/Zip: -� X h —) S fgt Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? Y Did you vote in the last City election? Y or a Please indicate your preference by number, 1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board DATE: -7 3 Phone (H) m 1)3a (W)b 13 -),0-1-I L-a'1 or a Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee La Porte Health Authority _ Main Street Advisory Board (need not be resident per ordinance 2004-2801) Youth Advisory Council DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board (need not be resident must own Business in La Porte per Ordinance 2733-A) Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee OTHER Other/Future Available Opportunities I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. 411 Signature of Applicant Date IS BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Erik Nelson is the Reliability Superintendent at the Lyondell Chemical Company La Porte Complex, with responsibility for a staff of 30 and a multi- million dollar budget to ensure the large technical complex runs reliably and safely. Erik has an extensive background in reliability systems and condition monitoring, and has held several different positions in maintenance and reliability at three Lyondell plants. Prior to joining Equistar Chemicals Company (a Lyondell subsidiary) in 1999, Erik was employed by Sterling Chemicals, IMC-Agrico, and Pratt & Whitney. He received his bachelor of science degree, majoring in mechanical engineering, from Louisiana State University in 1987. Erik resides in Seabrook, Texas, with his wife and three children, and enjoys cycling, running and activities centered around the water. ** E0'30dd -Id101 ** BACKGROUND/ EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR L, 5 v Mull Rojje, A Professional Background: lb woes exAui tM� Community Activities/Hobbies: Ct I "-o C 'e 0- loy', References: (include address and phone number) 1. Moy6r crf. y 11 33G 54-15 IS151l1'tyI.-C Czj -.ar �, ��cPa, 7-7S 36 2. o't� -_Bilk �o�y�.eh -�8t St1•�l�lS �Sa'i 54a\ w► �� v► WeJ tX �i53a Additional Pertinent Infonnation: "t C�ev� (-o%� 1$eo�r60lr olve% 51%tXc-k r4nale / (lhirrtivac Attachments: Yes No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's OUIce 604 West Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, Tcxas 77571 E01E0'd 6SEIEb8I8E6 01 I6£S9£££IL I6£S9£££IL dd 9£:80 L0, II -inf r rFROM r 1 r FOLLIS_CONSTRUCTION FAX NO. : 2814716038 Jul. 03 2007 12:369PM P1 2 E%; 7 �'L�;''Yi ;1' Lii'v'L4 City Li,�, V0.') 214 / MT OF l4 PORTTi APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / comes ISSms NOTE: As an applicant far a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone muaLCr may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All odes information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is talaen on your appw=cnt. Incumbents whose terms eacp= are auton=cany considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent fen more that, 25 % of called mood gs, for other On medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Corr mil. Final decisions on appointment and realapd=ent of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZNIIT OF THE UNITES STATES; A RFMDENT OF TIIE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALWIED VOTER IN THE =V OF LA PORTE. MEMIERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CONO SION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICii TsEY ARE APPOINTED. PleaseM= or pdm clearly DATE: Name: �/i1��S /�%A� � �o 1As Phone (H) �W 5'-7 a -0 ii I -L Address: //� ,✓ �y/Z o�� r✓ivy City: Zi0 Pyti'r State/Zip:-n ' - 7 Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City linuish� or N Did you vote in the last City elm -don? Y or N" Please fig1kate your nftence by number, 1-2-3, etc ADVISORY BOARDS AND Q0MMBRQNS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Redree Insurance Beuet;ts Committee La Porte Health Authority / Main Street Advisory Board Youth Advisory Council FROM : FOLLIS_CONSTRUCTION FAX NO. 2814716038 Jul. 03 2007 12:37PM P2 y ..a 9274 �. DECISiONAkTNG BOARDS AND t"QMIyIISSTS Builft CodeS Appeal Board Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Co=mrme F tfighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority Planning & Zoning Co=nission Zoning Board of Adjusment SERAMTE LEGAL CORPORATIONS Harris Coutny Appraisal District Representative La Forte Area Waw Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax I=emern Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board Census/Redistriamg C',omm ums Main. Street District Committee OTHER Volunteer Kral Large Lot Co=dttee OthenTuture Available Opportunities I. the undersigned am interested in Boards/Commissions as indicated. I �2 on one of the above Date CITY OF LA PORTS APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS DEC ® 1 2006 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number may be available to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certain information from press and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please type or print clearly DATE: l '` a Name: 3- Address: l 1 1,J Mn7— City: �YT� State/zip: -7 % 75-7/ Phone (H) a s'/ — 71 - 7l 7 G-22P (W) 7 1-1 S Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits? V or N Did you vote in the last City election? Y or �N Please indicate your preference by number,1-2-3, etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree Insurance Benefits Committee __ La Porte Health Authority Main Street Advisory Board Youth Advisory Council 52 BACKGROUND/ EDUCATION INSTITUTION CITY & STATE DATE ATTENDED MAJOR �( LAST Professional Background: Community Activities/Hobbies: References: (include address and phone number) 5 1- t. 3 e. - 34. /'S 7 ,Z 1 `l3 ��rrrr.�� 4 3 �'=— � 7 X 7 ,.5 0 5 — 2. 3.$., iA 7735(- y— C-Ilk a_ Additional Pertinent Information: Goals / Objectives: Attachments: Yes --No You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office 604 West Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, Texas 77571 54 DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Building Codes Appeal Board Civil Service Commission Fire Code Review Committee Firefighter's Pension Board La Porte Health Authority /Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES/NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS Harris County Appraisal District Representative La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Development Corporation Board La Porte Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board AD HOC COMMITTEES _ Census/Redistricting Committees Main Street District Committee Other Committee OTHER v Other/Future Available Opportunities I, the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards/Commissions as indicated. Signature of Applic j2- o/ o t- Date 53 Exhibits B TO: Mayor and City Council City of La forte FROM: Michaelyn Dunaway, President Main Street Advisory Board DATE: July 19,2007 REGARDING: Main Street Advisory Board Members c rry E ict; KY S I would like to open by thanking you for taking the time to consider this letter. I realize you are all very busy in preparation for the upcoming council meeting- At that meeting you will be asked to fill several vacant positions on the Main Street Advisory Board. Therefore, on behalf of the current active board members I respect#i Aly submit the following information for consideration when voting on the new Main Street Advisory Board positions. I believe you will find it valuable when determining the best fit for the job. 1. Focus of the La Porte Main Street Program: Mission Statement: The La Porte Main Street Program revitalizes downtown through the implementation of the four -point approach of design, economic restructuring, promotion, and organization to encourage reinvestment, preservation and growth. Vision Statement; Main Street La Porte has emerged as a thriving downtown community encompassing an appealing hometown atmosphere in a u6ique bayfront setting. 2. Main Street Pour -Point Approach: Design Committee is tasked with the goal of enhancing and improving the aesthetics of downtown through historic preservation. Qrganization Committee is tasked with the goal of recruiting volunteers, providing historic preservation and Main Street educational opportunities, and marketing downtown. Economic Restructuring Committee is focused on the goal of providing various incentives to maintain and recruit an appropriate mix of businesses for downtown. Promotions Committee is assigned the goal of attracting locals and tourists to downtown through various events designed to create special memories for all ages. Page 2 3. Board Responsibilities & Composition: As stated in the Texas Main Street Resource Manual, "The board is responsible for assisting in policy, review of the annual program budget and determining goals for the program. The board should be representative of the community, leading support to the local program and director and should be an advocate of downtown revitalization." In summary, to succeed, the Main Street Program needs individuals that have the passion, desire, commitment, time, and talent to dedicate to the mission statement above. It is equally critical to the program that the individuals selected foster respect, positive attitude and team spirit. If you would lice to explore finther suggestions on the roles. and responsibilities of the Main Street Program Advisory Board, please read the attached pages from the Texas Maim Street Resource Manual, paying particular attention to the Individual Standards listed on page 0-65. We are facing significant challenges and exciting opportunities. We are laying the ground work for a brighter tomorrow for Downtown La Porte. And we need some great people to help! I invite you to give me a call if you have any questions or concerns regarding my comments. And again, thank you for your time. Si rely; 1 Mich aelyn Dunaway, president Main Street Advisory Board 281-338-9709 (Home) Attachment: Texas Main Street Resource Manual (Pages 0-63 through 0-65) Texas Main Street Resource Manual The Local Main Street Advisory Board Main Street Board Members Purpose of Position The board is responsible for assisting in policy, review of the annual program budget and determining the goals of the program. The board should be representative of the community, lending support to the local programand director and should be an advocate of downtown revitalization. Job Requirements Each board member should have or provide one or more of the following: • A demonstrated interest in the program's purpose and its goals. • Specific experience in and/or knowledge of administration, finance, program development, advertising, public relations, downtown business activity, communications, design or economic restructuring. • Representation of a public or private organization in the community or a segment of the community. • Four to ten hours of time per month available to be given to the Main Street Program. Major responsibilities: The board members are jointly responsible for: Policy Administration • Ensuring that the program fulfills its commitment to the community in areas of standards and policy. • Adopting and administering by-laws. • Adopting policies that determine the program's purposes, governing principles, functions and activities and courses of action. • Developing a partnership with city council and respecting the final decisions of the council in an ( effort to build community consensus. i, 0-63 Texas Main Street Resource Manual • Encourage and support the efforts of the Main Street director. Individual Standards A responsible Main Street Board Member: • Supports board decisions, even when he or she may disagree with the majority decision. • Understands the mission of the Main Street Program and promotes its goals and activities to his or her own constituent groups and to the community as a whole. • Attends board meetings and adheres to by-laws of the board. • Participates in the ongoing training that pertains to board member responsibilities and goals of the program. • Contributes one or more of the following: knowledge, financial resources or labor to the Main Street Program. • Respects the need of the Program Director to report to only one "boss." • Offers opinions honestly, without reservation and in a constructive way. C, • Does not commit more time to the Main Street Program than he or she can realistically afford. • Delegates responsibilities to the committees when appropriate. • Promotes unity within the organization and seeks to resolve internal conflicts. • Encourages orderly, systematic and incremental implementation of the Main Street Program's work plan, discouraging the board from being distracted by secondary issues or projects not included in the program's annual agenda. • Encourages staff and other board members to express their opinions openly in board meetings. • Is loyal to the program and honors his or her commitment to it. • Understands that their actions in public are directly linked to the perception of the program. We& ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX 1218 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-1218 KNOX W. ASKINS CLARK T. ASKINS June 11, 2007 Mayor and City Council City Hall City of La Porte telephone 281.471.1886 telecopier 281.471.2047 RE: Election of Civil Service Commission Member Larry Cox LPISD school board Dear Mayor and Council: As I am sure everyone is aware, Mr. Larry Cox, presently one of three members of the La Porte Civil Service Commission, was recently elected to the La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees. Mr. Keith Trainer, Chairman of the Commission, raised the question whether Mr. Cox is subject to immediate removal from the Commission, due to the requirement under Section 143.006(c)(5) of the Local Government Code that "a person appointed to the commission must ... not have held public office within the preceding three years". In reviewing Section 143.006 and interpretative cases and Texas Attorney opinions, it is my position that it is not mandated by law that Mr. Cox immediately vacate his position on the Commission, but, that it will be necessary for Mr. Cox to relinquish his seat at on August 3 l st of this year, when his current term expires, pursuant to City ordinance. The basis for my opinion is the wording of Section 143.006(c)(5), which you will note prohibits the appointment of a person who has held public office within the previous three years, not the continued service of one who is, already, an active, commission member, and who is elected to public office. In Attorney General Opinion No. JM-874, a similar question was raised about the eligibility of two candidates for promotion to the Texarkana Civil Service Commission, one who had served on a housing authority within three months of his appointment, and another who was a member of a school board at the time of his appointment. In its opinion letter the Attorney General's found that both candidates were ineligible, with the emphasis being on the fact that the commissioners both held other public office at the time of their respective appointments. The Attorney General did not argue that election to public office during one's �— appointment was grounds for disqualification I have not located any court cases, or`other, law, which interpret Section 143.006(c)(5) to require a member's immediate resignation if they attain public office while an active member of a Commission. However, because the statute is clear that is appliesat the time of appointments (and thus by implication re -appointments), and Mr. Cox's reappointment would otherwise be necessary this August, it will be necessary for Mr. Cox to `vacate his seat at the end of his term and for the City to appoint a replacement. As before, the process for appointing members to the Commission is for the City's "chief executive" (the City Manager) to appoint a proposed member to the Commission by written letter address to the City Council, and for the Council to confirm the appointment by ordinance at a regular meeting. Our office has traditionally prepared a form letter and City ordinance, for this purpose, once a candidate is decided upon by the City Manager. Given the importance of the Commission, I would recommend that the City begin the process of identifying a candidate for this position as soon as possible. Thank you, and should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at my office. Sincerely, Clank I .. Askins ;Assist. City Attorney Cc: Interim City Manager John Joerns Cc: Richard Reff Chief of Police Cc: Robert Swanagan Director of Civil Service Exhibits C LPAWA ATTENDANCE 2007-2007 MEETING DATE 1/18/2006 7/19/2006 2/7/2007 6/6/2007 8/8/2007* George Robert Roy X A A A X Dennis H. Steger A X X X A Steve Valerius A X X X A Chester Pool X X X A X Paul Berner X X X X A * NO QUARUM - MEETING CANCELLED Planning and Zon' Commission Meeting At,_ -,fiance 4/21/05 4/19/nj; A/1A/n P. 7/91/AR Q/la/nc amcinc 1n/An/ne 11iiline 1nile- 3/16/06 4/20/06 -9/25/nA A1Ir%1AFL 7/9A/nL 2/17/AL 0MI /AL 'In PI 0InI 11 PI /AL 1A 1 1,a 1^� w., 3/15/07 4/19/A7 S/9'2/n7 A/91/A7 7/10/n7 ® Present Chairperson: $15 per meeting Members: $10 per meeting City of La Porte Zoning ' �rd of Adjustment Atfendanc._ ..hart .. 1^-9 u.,% A inA MIS a rnn 19%7 7 /+fA /n4 a /9A MIA 17/dlnA 1 M91nd dMMA 5/27/04 6/24/04 7/22/04 Rod Rothermel Willie Walker • . ,Fj ►j ►J I r,� r, r� I— AwiA♦IA. AIA9/A. ,,.e-sin. ninA inC 4/nA MC C/12A M9 7MA/nI; 1n/97/n5 9/23/n6 3/23/06 IcTITMUTM . Iw-. iw • . i. ! /A r 1 M! /1%7 a Me% /1%7 4 /1 /n7 4 /O)OJ /A7 r. /9A /n7 A /9A /n7 7 /26 /n7 :Bob ..: ., ,, ., �, ., ,, ., �r■� raIMM Chester Pool 0 Present Page 1 of 1 Harris, Sharon To: Lanclos, Melisa Subject: RE: Attendance for Boards, Committees and Commissions Members Thanks Melisa From: Lanclos, Melisa Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:00 PM To: Harris, Sharon Subject: RE: Attendance for Boards, Committees and Commissions Members We have no concerns with TIRZ or Firefighters' Pension Boards and no one has expressed wanting to leave. Thanks, Melisa Lanclos, Executive Secretary City of La Porte City Managers' Office (281) 470-5016 (office) (281) 842-1259 (fax) lanclosmolap_ortetx.ov From: Harris, Sharon Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:08 AM To: Executive Staff Cc: CSO - Staff; Executive Staff Support Subject: Attendance for Boards, Committees and Commissions Members All: City Council will discuss Boards and Commissions during the August 27th Council Meeting. Please forwards to CSO (via email) any attendance concerns you may have had this past year with members. We need the attendance information by August 17th to prepare for the meeting. Thanks for your assistance, sharou Ifarris,'1'llAlC assistul►t Cit... seereta►rc Cite of La Porte 8/ 15/2007 Exhibits D APPENDIX A-1 DIRECTORY OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AD HOC COMMITTEES, AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS DIRECTORY 2006-2007 *THIS VERSION INCL UDES ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS AND IS TO BE USED BYMAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF. DO NOT RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC. Published September 2006 Volume V 55 AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Purpose: The Airport Advisory Board advises the City Council on matters relating to the most desirable and efficient operation of the City Municipal Airport. The Airport Advisory Board shall review, from time to time, the City Airport Master Plan, and recommend updating or revisions to such Airport Master Plan. The Board may also make recommendations on such matters as rules and regulations for operations at the Municipal Airport, and for any needed improvements to the facilities at the airport, including such matters as navigational aids, ordinances, zoning requests, height restrictions, development, as well as any other improvements which the board feels would enhance the utility of the City Municipal Airport. Term: 3 years — appointed by entire City Council Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION 2 0 5 REPRESENTATIVE Deborah Rihn 101 Airport Blvd. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1675 Work Nick Hooke 2415 Crescent LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4066 Home (281) 471-1246 FAX Hector Villarreal 9802 Thrush LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-9810 (Home) Tucker Grant 1917 Lomax Dr. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4275 Steve Gillett 2601 S. Broadway #27 LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4568 Home (281) 470-9476 Work TERM EXPIRATION Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2009 Aug 31, 2009 Aug. 31, 2007 56 Airport Advisory Board — Page 2 G FAA Representative Airline Representative Position 6 Eliminated by City Ord. 98-2265 Council on 7-13-98 William Gray 880 Paul B. Koonce Dr. Houston, Texas 77061 Dan Myhaver San Jacinto College P.O. Box 2007 No Expiration Date No Expiration Date Pasadena, Texas 77501-2007 (281) 476-1874 Work, Secretary Vallerie Staff Liaison: Director of Public Works, Steve Gillett 57 ALLIANCE Purpose: To serve as liaison between Alliance and the City of La Porte and report activities to Mayor and Council and City staff. Term: Until Replaced Meeting Time: Meetings are set by Alliance. Eligibility Requirements: City of La Porte staff member. POSITION City Representative City Representative No Term REPRESENTATIVE Interim City Manager John Joems Assistant City Manager John Joerns TERM EXPIRATION n/a n/a Councilmember Barry Beasley attends these meetings on behalf of his employer. 58 ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose: To assist the Animal Control Shelter in complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety Code as it relates the standards for the Animal Shelter. Term: No term limitation Meeting Time: Meetings are set by Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, but at least three times a year. Eligibility Requirements: As established by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 823.005(b). City of La Porte staff member. Members: Term Expires: Donna Medford, DVM - Veterinarian No Term Underwood Animal Clinic 2199 Underwood LaPorte TX 77571 Richard Reff— Rabies Control Authority No Term 915 South 8t' Street LaPorte TX 77571 281-471-3 811 ext 720 Clarence Anderson — Animal Control Officer No Term 915 South 8t' Street LaPorte TX 77571 281-471-3811 ext 739 Dana Dicker — Animal Welfare Rep No Term 5110 Maxie Street Houston TX 771007 713-502-4002 Georgia A. Malone No Term P.O. Box 1806 LaPorte, TX 77572-1806 59 ATTORNEYS Purpose: The City Attorney, or other attorneys selected by him/her with the approval of Council, shall represent the city of La Porte in legal matters. He/she shall be the legal advisor of, and attorney and counsel for, the City and all offices and departments thereof. The City Attorney serves as the head of the department of law. Term: Until Replaced. They serve at the pleasure of the City Council by a majority vote of the entire Council. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a competent attorney, duly licensed by the State of Texas POSITION City Attorney Assistant City Attorney /Prosecutor NAME Knox Askins Clark Askins DATE APPOINTED March 15, 1965 August 30, 1999 There is no expiration term for Attorney's. They serve at the pleasure of the City Council by a majority vote of the entire council. The City Attorney, or other attorneys selected by him with the approval of Council, shall represent the city in all litigation. He shall be the legal advisor of, and attorney and counsel for, the city and all offices and departments thereof. Each anniversary date, presented a Certificate of Appreciation at the Council Meeting. 60 BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES Purpose: To serve as liaison between the City of La Porte and Bay Area Houston Economic Development and report activities back to Mayor and City Council and City Staff. Term: Until Replaced Meeting Time: Bay Area Houston schedules meetings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a member of City Council. POSITION NAME DATE APPOINTED City Representative Barry Beasley Appointed 1/20/04 City Representative Mike Mosteit Appointed 10/25/04 Appointments made by Mayor and City Council. There is no expiration date of appointments. John Joerns — Staff Liaison 61 BAYPORT EXPANSION REVIEW COMMITTEE Purpose: To review issues regarding the Bayport Expansion Project and provide Council with recommendations. Term: Until Replaced Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Chairman Chuck Engelken No Term Member Mike Mosteit No Term Member Barry Beasley No Term Members appointed by Mayor and City Council. 62 CITY OF LA PORTE REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Created by Ordinance 99-2325 Purpose: To finance the development and redevelopment of unproductive, underdeveloped or blighted areas within the City. Created by Ordinance 99-2325. Mayor shall annually nominate and appoint, subject to Council approval, a member to serve as Chair for a term of 1 year. Term: 2 Years Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a qualified voter in the City of La Porte or at least 18 years of age or own property in the TIRZ Harris County and La Porte Independent School District each appoint a member. — POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION APPOINTED BY 1 Peggy Antone Aug. 31, 2007 City of La Porte 8418 Collingdale LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 479-1146 (H) (713) 223-1195 (W) 2 Dave Turnquist Aug. 31, 2008 City of La Porte 9905 Cardinal LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-2514 (H) (281) 604-7564 (W) (713) 894-9436 (Cell) Dave@BayStarRealEstate.com 3 Alton Porter, Chairman Aug. 31, 2007 City of La Porte P.O. Box 652 10442 Catlett LaPorte, Texas 77572 (281) 471-8377 (H) (281) 482-7007 (W) 4 Horace Leopard Aug. 31, 2008 City of La Porte 3202 Lazy Pine LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3746 (H) (713) 947-8023 (W) 63 Reinvestment Zone Number One — Page 2 5 0 7 3 0 Doug Martin Aug. 31, 2007 City of La Porte 1103 Oak Leaf La Porte, Texas 281-471-6759 (H) (W) J.J. Meza Aug. 31, 2008 City of La Porte PO Box 202 LaPorte, Texas 77572 (281) 471-4822 (H) (281) 471-6650 (V) Dr. Say Aug. 31, 2007 La Porte ISD 1002 San Jacinto LaPorte, Texas 77571 Chester Pool Aug. 31, 2008 City of La Porte 1710 Alvy LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5575 (281)471-7700 Lindsay Pfeiffer, Chairman Aug. 31, 2007 Harris County 723 Bayridge Road Morgan's Point, Texas 77571 (281)471-6650 Staff Liaison: Assistant City Manager, John Joerns *Mayor shall annually nominate and appoint, subject to Council approval, a member to serve as Chair for a term of 1 year. 64 BUILDING CODES APPEAL BOARD Purpose: To provide a comprehensive review of construction codes and make a recommendation to City Council and to hear and determine appeals from applicants. Term: 3 Year term Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. Eligibility Requirements: They must be a resident or non-resident individuals owning or operating a business within the City of La Porte. Council will determine competency based on experience and training in matters pertaining to building construction. May not be employed by the City of La Porte. Chairman to be Assigned and Elected by Board POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Position 1 Tom Campbell/Chairman 8/31/2007 122 South 1st Street LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-842-1727 W : 281-471-8800 Position 2 Terry Bunch/Vice Chairman 8/31/2007 125 South 8th LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-471-3297 C: 832-414-7193 Position 3 Paul Larson 8/31/2007 406 North 4t}' Street LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-842-7441 Pager: 281-604-0532 ext. 1115 Position 4 Ron Holt 8/31/2007 8726 Venture Lane LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-478-6231 W: 281-471-3767 Position 5 Ken Schlather 8/31/2007 9811 Catlett Lane LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-471-2886 65 Building Codes — Page 2 Position 6 John Elfstrom 8/31/2007 1807 Gaucho Circle LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-471-9573 Position 7 Bruce Compton 8/31/2007 10941 Spruce North Drive LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-471-4909 66 CHAPTER 172 EMPLOYEE RETIREE AND INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE Purpose: Under Chapter 172 Rules the purpose of the Trustee is to supervise the operation of the Risk Pool. Term: Staggering 2 and 3 year term Citizen 1— 2 year term Citizen 2 — 3 year term Eligibility Requirements: Must be a citizen of La Porte, City of La Porte Employee or an appointed Attorney. Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Citizen Position 1 George Van Dyke No Term 10442 Collingswood Drive La Porte, Texas 77571 Citizen Position 2 Steve Valerius No Term 140 Hazel La Porte, Texas 77571 Finance Staff Michael Dolby/Finance Staff No Term 604 West Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281)471-5020 H.R. Staff Robert Swanagan/Human Resources Staff No Term 604 West Fairmont La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-5020 Legal Staff Clark Askins/Legal Staff No Term 702 West Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1886 EE Rep Karen Beerman/Employee Participant No Term 3733 Sunrise. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281)471-1886 Retiree Sammy Jacobs No Term 11200 No. Ave. H. La Porte, Texas 77571 2814714948 or281-433-6542 Alt. to Citizen Matt Daeumer No Term Position 1 4929 Archway La Porte, Texas 77571 Alt. to Citizen Juliane Graham No Term Position 2 3114 Woodland Ct. La Porte, Texas 77571 67 CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES APPOINTMENTS Purpose: To Be Judge of the municipal court. Term: Until replaced. Serves at the pleasure of council. Eligibility Requirements: To be a competent attorney, duly licensed by the State of Texas. POSITION JUDGE DATE APPOINTED Judge Denise Mitrano Appointed 2/24/97 226 East Shore Drive Assistant Judge Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 Reappointed 4/22/03 Assistant Judge Appointed Judge 1/1/05 Assistant Judge Vacant ALTERNATE JUDGES Dick Gregg III 16055 Space Center Blvd, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77062 Appointed 8/13/03 J.L. Jay Appointed 8/13/03 8121 Broadway, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77061 John Morgan Appointed 8/11/03 2125 Strawberry Pasadena, TX 77502 Richard Risinger Appointed 7/23/03 1606 Parkside Drive Pasadena, TX 77502 Each Judge must be reappointed for a 3 year term with Mayor's term. Presented Certificate of Appreciation on anniversary. 68 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Purpose: The Civil Service Commission was established in 1981, when the citizens voted to adopt the State's Municipal Civil Service Law, as it applies to sworn police officers. In compliance with State Law, the Commission adopted rules relating to the appointments and the promotions of sworn police officers. Furthermore, the Civil Service Commission conducts investigations and hearings related to police officers appeals of disciplinary actions. Term: 3 years — appointed by City Manager Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. REPRESENTATIVE Keith Trainer, Chairman PO Box 255 LaPorte, TX 77572 (281) (H) 281-471-65 86 Les Bird, Vice Chairman PO Box 250 LaPorte, Texas 77572 Larry Cox 10326 Catlett LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5992 Members are appointed by the City Manager The Commission appoints a Civil Service Director Director of Civil Service — Human Resources Manager TERM EXPIRATION August 31, 2009 August 31, 2008 August 31, 2007 Staff Liaison: Human Resources Manager — Appointed 12/19/05 69 FIRE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE Purpose: The Fire Code Review Committee considers variances, interprets the provisions of the fire code, recommends changes in the fire code and hears appeals from decisions of the fire Chief or Fire Marshal. Term: 3 years Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. POSITION REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Tim Bird 10322 North H. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-2971 Jeff Brown 9422 Rustic Gate LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)479-2141 Woodrow Sebasta 3207 Roseberry LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-1266 Floyd Craft 327 Nugent LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4064 Jim Bridge 800 South 3rd. Street LaPorte, Texas 77571 Home: (281) 471-2206 Cell: (281)701-4146 Lester Clark 10430 Carlow LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1645 TERM 8/31/2008 8/31 /2009 8/31 /2009 8/31 /2009 8/31/2009 8/31/ 2008 70 Fire Code Review Committee — Page 2 AL -A Bryan Moore 8/31 /2009 511 South Utah LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2854 AL-B Paul Vige 8/31/2008 10103 Willmont LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-8793 Mayor Lynn Green 8/31/2009 10131 Quiet Hill LaPorte, TX 77571 (281) 471-7607 Staff Liaison: Fire Marshal, Clifton Meekins 71 FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION BOARD Purpose: The pension board is responsible for "local" administration of the Texas Statewide Emergency Services Retirement Act (TSESRA) for members of the La Porte Volunteer Fire Department. Term: 2 Year Term Eligibility Requirements: Must be one of the position descriptions as outlined below. Meeting Time: On an as needed basis. POSITION Governmental Body Rep. REPRESENTATIVE John Joems Assistant City Manager 604 West Fairmont LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-471-5020 Chairman Johnny Jones 1122 Glenbay Ct. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5778 HM (713)246-0616 JDJones2(kdow.com Vice -Chairman Jeff Suggs 11022 Collingswood LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0761 HM (281) 471-3607 WK sugggsj (aalaportetx Gov Secretary Bruce Compton 10941 Spruce North Drive LaPorte, TX 77571 H: 281-471-4909 TERM EXPIRATION 1 /24/07 2/09/07 2/09/07 2/09/08 72 Fire Pension Board — Page 2 Citizen Trustee Tom Dye 2/09/07 10447 Rustic Rock LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-4031 (H) Citizen Trustee Jack Oliphant 2/09/07 101 Garfield LaPorte, Texas 77571 *Legislative changes effective 9/1/2005. Removed 2 active board member positions. 73 FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Purpose: An audit/fiscal affairs committee is a group of individuals appointed by the legislative body. They are given responsibility for overseeing audit procurement and monitoring the selection of the independent auditor to the resolution of audit findings. The members of the fiscal affairs committee collectively posses the expertise and experience in accounting, auditing, and finance reporting required to understand and resolve issues raised by the independent audit of the financial statements. Term: Until Replaced Meeting Time: Quarterly, just prior to the second Council Meeting of the month in the months of April, July, October and January. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a member of City Council POSITION REPRESENTATIVE Chairman Councilmember Chuck Engelken, District 2 Committee Member Barry Beasley Committee Member Howard Ebow Alternate Member — Louis Rigby Alternate Member — Tommy Moser Staff Liaison: Assistant Director of Finance, Michael Dolby DATE APPOINTED 1998 10/04 1998 10/04 10/04 74 HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Purpose: To serve as a representative for the City of La Porte on the Harris County Appraisal District. Term: 2 years Meeting Time: Harris County Appraisal District sets the meeting dates. POSITION REPRESENTATIVE DATE APPOINTED City Representative Bill Harry PO Box 920975 Houston, Texas 77292 Reappointed 10/2005 Term Expires 2/31 /2007 75 HGAC REPRESENTATIVES Purpose: To serve as a representative for the City of La Porte at Houston Galveston Area Council meetings. Term: None Meeting Time: Houston Galveston Area Council sets the meeting dates. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a member of City Council POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM City Representative Chuck Engelken n/a Alternate Representative Barry Beasley n/a 76 LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY Purpose: The La Porte Area Water Authority was created in 1981 by the State Legislature. The legislation granted the Authority rights and powers related to acquisition of water supplies and the collection/treatment of wastes. The early mission of the Authority was to secure surface water to entities contracting with the Authority. The Authority may purchase, construct, lease or otherwise acquire property and facilities relating to their mission. They may contract with persons, corporations, municipal corporation and political subdivisions of the State with the approval of the City Council. Term: 2 years ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: May not be a member of City Council. Meeting Time: Meet on an as needed basis. POSITION REPRESENTATIVE George Robert Roy 609 Canyon Springs La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-7933 Home 2 Dennis H. Steger 3201 Bayshore Drive LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)470-2705 (281) 426-2474 3 Steve Valerius 140 Hazel LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-8979 il Vacant TERM EXPIRATION Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2008 77 La Porte Area Water Authority — Page 2 5 Paul Berner Aug. 31, 2008 3007 Carlisle St. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-6850 Staff Liaison: Director of Public Works, Steve Gillett 78 LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD �. 4b Corporation Purpose: The corporation is organized under, and shall be governed by, the Development Corporation Act of 1979, Article 5190.6, Section 4B, Vernon Annotated Texas Civil Statutes, as amended (the "Act"), and may issue bonds on behalf of the Unit for the specific public purpose to undertake projects as described in Section 4b of Article 5190.6, including but not limited to projects for the promotion of amateur athletics and sports including ball parks, auditoriums, projects related to entertainment, convention, tourist, and exhibition facilities, amphitheaters, concert halls, and public parks, park facilities and events, open space improvements, learning centers, municipal buildings, museums and related stores, restaurant, concession, and automobile parking facilities, related area transportation facilities, and related roads, streets, and water and sewer facilities, recycling facilities and projects to promote new or expanded business enterprises including public safety facilities, streets and roads, drainage, and related improvements, demolition of existing structures, and general improvements that are municipally owned, development and expansion of affordable housing, as well as any other improvements or facilities that are related to any of the above projects and any other project that the board determines will promote new or expanded business enterprises, and the maintenance and operation expenses for any of the above described projects. Term: 2 year term Meeting Time: Quarterly —just prior to the 2nd City Council Meetings in March, June, September and December REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Chuck Engelken Aug. 31, 2007 3319 Gladwyne LaPorte, Texas 77571 (713) 207-4457 (R) (281) 476-5176 (H) Email: engelken@aol.com Mike Clausen Aug. 31, 2008 10431 Carlow LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 604-7170 (V) (281) 471-0962 (H) Email: clausenmLq) 1pisd.org Or mclausenkwt.net 79 La Porte Development Corporation- Page 2 Tommy Moser Aug. 31, 2007 402 South Virginia LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5 767 (W ) (281) 470-0472 (H) Email: moser electricnsbcglobal.net Bill Love Aug. 31, 2008 9 Bay Harbor Drive LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2018 Email: 1 ovebillsna,aol.eom Ed Matuszak, Vice President Aug. 31, 2007 10443 Catlett LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-1988 Email: ed matuszakkurscorp com Or matuszakemna earthlink.net URS Corporation 9801 Westheimer, Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77042 281-224-2915 CELL 713-914-6425 WK 713-789-8404 FAX Pat Muston, President Aug. 31, 2008 117 Garfield LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1537 (phone is also a fax) Trent Wise Aug. 31, 2007 425 Spencer Landing West LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-470-0549 or 832-392-6749 twplum 1 @sbcglobal.net Staff Liaison: Assistant Finance Director, Michael Dolby Secretary of Corporation, Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC — City Secretary 80 LA PORTE HEALTH AUTHORITY Purpose: To serve the City of La Porte on health matters administering state and local laws relating to public health. Term: 3 years Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Health Authority Abdul R. Moosa., M.D. Aug. 31, 2008 La Porte Medical Clinic 1007 S. Broadway LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-4740 Alternate Robert D. Johnston, M.D. Aug. 31, 2008 1309 L West Fairmont Parkway LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-2100 Medical Advisor/EMS Oscar Boultinghouse Contract University of Texas Medical Branch Division or Emergency Medicine 301 University Blvd. Galveston, Texas 77555-1173 Staff Liaison: EMS Chief, Ray Nolen 81 LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Approved by Resolution 2000-19 Purpose: To finance the development and redevelopment of unproductive, underdeveloped or blighted areas within the City. Articles and Bylaws approved by Resolution 2000-19. Per Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, an appointment of a Director to the Reinvestment Zone 41, City of La Porte, Texas constitutes an appointment to serve as a Director of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority. Directors of the Authority shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City with the consent and approval of the City Council and shall be the same persons appointed to the corresponding position of the Board of the La Porte Reinvestment Zone. Each taxing unit appointment as a Director to the La Porte Reinvestment Zone shall also constitute a nomination of such person to the Redevelopment Authority. The term of each Redevelopment Authority position shall be coterminous with the corresponding position on the Board of the La Porte Reinvestment Zone. The Mayor of the City shall always appoint the Chairman of the Redevelopment Board for the term designated by the City. Term: 2 Years Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION REPRESENTATIVE 1 Peggy Antone 8418 Collingdale LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-479-1146 713-223-1195 2 Dave Turnquist 333 Josh Way LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-9903 (H) (281) 604-7564 (W) TERM EXPIRATION APPOINTED BY Aug. 31, 2007 City of La Porte Aug. 31, 2008 City of La Porte 82 La Pore Redevelopment Authority- Page 2 3 Alton Porter Aug. 31, 2007 P.O. Box 652 10442 Catlett LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-8377(H) (281) 482-7007(W) 4 Horace Leopard Aug. 31, 2008 3202 Lazy Pine LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3746 (H) (713) 947-8023 (W) 5 Doug Martin Aug. 31, 2007 1103 Oak Leaf LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-6759 (H) 6 J. J. Meza Aug. 31, 2008 PO Box 202 LaPorte, Texas 77572 (281) 471-4822 (H) (281) 471-6650 (W) 7 Dr. Say Aug. 31, 2007 1002 San Jacinto LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 604-7015 (V) 8 Chester Pool Aug. 31, 2008 1710 Alvy LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5575(H) (281) 470-1506 (V) 9 Lindsay Pfeiffer, Chairman Aug. 31, 2007 723 Bayridge Rd. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-6650 Staff Liaison: Assistant City Manager, John Joerns City of La Porte City of La Porte City of La Porte City of La Porte La Porte ISD City of La Porte Harris County 83 MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Purpose: The Texas Historical Commission manages the Texas Main Street program; the City of La Porte has been selected as one of four 2005 Main Street Cities. As a participant in the program we are required to establish a Main Street Advisory Board, whose role is to help direct revitalization efforts and historic preservation in our historic downtown district, and involves the community in these efforts. The Main Street Advisory Board will select members and oversee four Main Street Committees to focus on downtown issues: Design, Economic Restructuring, Promotions, and Organization. Eligibility Requirements: Each Board Member should have or provide one or more of the following: • A demonstrated interest in the program's purpose and its goals. • Specific experience in and/or knowledge of administration, finance, program development, advertising, public relations, downtown business activity, communications, design or economic restructuring. • Representation of a public or private organization in the community or a segment of the community. • 4-10 Hours of time per month to be dedicated to the Main Street Program. Term: 3 year terms Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Position 1 Ed Matuszak 8/31/2008 10443 Catlett LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1988 (H) Email: ed_matuszakkurscorp.com Or matuszakem(a�earthlink.net URS Corporation 9801 Westheimer, Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77042 (281)-224-2915 (C) (713)-914-6425 (W) (713)-789-8404 (FAX) Position 2 Vicki L. Campise/Chairman 8/31/2008 1902 Roscoe Street LaPorte, TX 77571 (281)-471-5182 (H) (281)-471-7389 (W) (281)-414-0720 (C) Position 3 Bill Manning, Jr. 8/31/2008 84 3918 Bluebonnet Trail Deer Park, Texas 77536 (281)471-4049 (H) (281)471-7590 (W) (713)299-6099 (C) Position 4 Leandro Suarez 8/31/2009 308 West Main LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)842-9381 (H) (281)471-7461 (W) Position 5 Jerry CarpenterNice Chairman 8/31/2009 606 W. Main LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-9004 Position 6 Amanda Seymore 8/31/2009 5210 Laurynnbrook Pasadena, Texas 77505 (832)324-4290 (H) (281)479-2940 (W) Position 7 Michaelyn Dunaway 8/31/2007 437 Drake Ln. League City, Texas 77573 Position 8 Clare Zaborowski/Secretary/Treasurer8/31/2007 521 South Utah LaPorte, TX 77571 281-471-0954 (H) 281-484-1900 (W) Position 9 Lawrence McNeal 8/31/2007 622 North 12t' Street LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-471-7488 (H) *At the August 28 b city council meeting, City Council eliminated positions 10 & 11. There are also (3) Ex Officio members of this Board: 1 — The City of La Porte's Main Street Coordinator 2 — The City Manager of the City of La Porte or his/her designee 3 — The Manager of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Main Street Advisory Term Expirations: Position 1— 8/31/2008, Position 2 — 8/31/2008, Position 3 — 8/31/2008, 85 Position 4 — 8/31/2008, Position 5 — 8/31/2009, Position 6 — 8/31/2009, Position 7 — 8/31/2007, Position 8 — 8/31/2007, Position 9 — 8/31/2007 The above listed persons have been appointed and the Board will meet and elect a Chairman and establish what position each member will be placed. Staff Liaison: Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, Debra Dye 86 MAIN STREET DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Purpose: The Main Street Committee has been established by the City Council to deal with the unique needs of historic buildings downtown, and make amendments to the zoning ordinances that are appropriate for our historic district. The Planning Department and the City Main Street program have been coordinating this effort. The majority of issues have been dealt with and passed by Planning &Zoning and the City Council, but there is one remaining, architectural preservation measures. Term: None Meeting Time: On an as needed basis POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION 1 Bill Manning, Sr/Chairman N/A 108 S. 2nd LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-7590 Fax: (281)470-9486 Mobile: (713) 299-7221 2 Robert (Bobby) Schlenk/Vice Chairman N/A 620 S. 4' LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2460 3 Vacant Position N/A 4 Doug Martin N/A Paul U. Lee La Porte Funeral Home 201 S. 3rd Street P.O. Box 698 LaPorte, Teas 77571 (281) 471-0123 lmartin ,ev l .net 87 Main Street Committee — Page 2 5 Vicki Campise N/A 1902 Roscoe LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5182 vicginn evl.net 6 Paul Berner N/A 3007 Carlisle LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3466 (281)471-6850 7 Pat Muston N/A 117 Garfield LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1537 (phone/fax) 8 Gloria Lair N/A Main Street Embroidery 304 W. Main LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)470-7755 dempsvlairkaol.com 9 Brenda Brown N/A P.O. Box 162 LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-9326 (281) 910-3088 City Liaisons Crystal Scott, City Manager Administrative Assistant (281) 471-5020 ext. 228 scottc(d)ci.la-porte.tx.us Wayne Sabo, Director of Planning & Community Development (281) 471-5020 ext. 292 sabow(aci.la-porte.tx.us Debra Dye, Downtown Revitalization Coordinator (281) 471-5020 dyed a)ci.la-porte.tx.us 88 MAYOR PRO TEM Purpose: To fulfill the duties of Mayor during periods of absence. Term: One Year Meeting Time: n/a Eligibility: Must be a member of City Council POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Mayor Pro Tem Louis Rigby May 31, 2008 Staff Support: City Secretary, Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC 89 NLC DELEGATES Purpose: To serve as a delegate for the City of La Porte at the National League of Cities Conference. Term: Per Conference Meeting Time: Set by National League of Cities Eligibility: Must be a member of City Council To be voted on by Mayor and Council prior to each conference. 90 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Purpose: To represent the City of La Porte at meetings and provide information back to City Council and staff. Term: 3 years Meeting Time: Third Thursday of each month POSITION REPRESENTATIVE Chairman Pat Muston 117 Garfield LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-471-1537 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Doretta Finch 2212 Lomax School Rd. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0259 (14) (713) 906-8278 (C) Nick Barrera 9510 Carlow Ln. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 930-0587 (H) (713) 930-0587 (V) (281) 414-4536 (C) (281) 270-0718 (P) Kirby Linscomb, Jr. 5418 Rock Springs Dr. LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0291 (H) (832) 289-6667 (C) Dottie Kaminski 325 South Carroll LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5015 (H) (713) 417-2370 (C) Paul Berner 3007 Carlisle LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3466 (H) TERM EXPIRATION Aug. 31, 2009 Aug. 31, 2008 Aug. 31, 2009 Aug. 31, 2009 Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 91 Planning and Zoning District 6 Claude Meharg 3323 Old Hickory LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-8305 (H) Alternate 1 Hal Lawler 1400 N. 1 e Box 100 LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0440 (H) (713) 720-8262 Pager Alternate 2 Les Bird P.O. Box 250 LaPorte, Texas 77572 (281) 842-9596 (H) (281)- 542-6300 (W) (281) 782-3531 (Cell) Aug. 31, 2008 Aug. 31, 2007 Aug., 31, 2007 Staff Liaison: Planning Department Personnel Director of Planning & Community Development, Wayne Sabo City Planner, Masood Malik 92 SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD Purpose: To represent the City of La Porte at meetings and provide information back to City Council and staff. Term: 3 years Meeting Time: Meetings set by Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Director Patricia Muston Aug 31, 2009 117 Garfield LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1537 (281) 471-3961 Muston Properties Staff Liaison: Planning Department Personnel Director of Planning & Community Development, Wayne Sabo City Planner, Masood Malik 93 TML DELEGATES Purpose: To be appointed by Mayor and Council prior to each conference. Serves as representative delegate for the City of La Porte.. Term: Per Conference Meeting Time: Set by Texas Municipal League Eligibility: Must be a member of City Council Staff Support: Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 94 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCII.. Purpose: The goals and objectives of the Council shall be to develop an alliance among youth, youth agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community. Furthermore, the Council will work towards unifying the youth of La Porte into a positive force for the good of the community. Term: 1 year term Meeting Time: 1 St and 3`a Tuesday of the Month and on an as needed basis Eligibility: Must be a student of La Porte High School ranging between the ages of 14 to 18. POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL NOT ACTIVE AT THIS TIME Members: Term Expires: Staff Liaison: Crystal Scott, Assistant to City Manager 95 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Purpose: The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals to any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Building Official related to the Zoning Ordinance. The Board also hears and decides on special exceptions and variances as long as their action is not contrary to public interest and is within the guidelines established by State Law and the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall also conduct public hearings and render decisions regarding the Zoning Ordinance's provisions for non -conforming structures and uses. Term: 2 years Meeting Time: POSITION REPRESENTATIVE 1 Chester Pool 1710 Alvy LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-5575 (281)471-7700 2 Bob Capen 807 Oak Leaf LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)471-1354 3 M TERM EXPIRATION Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 Rod Rothermel Aug. 31, 2007 2601 Broadway 432 LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0544 Home (281) 470-0171 Work (281) 731-5781 Charles Schoppe 10459 Shell Rock LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 842-1104 (281) 479-3797 Work (281) 624-1834 5 George Maltsberger 10403 Shell Rock LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4917-Home (832) 721-7825 Cell Aug. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2007 96 Zoning Board of Adjustment — Page 2 Alternate 1 Lawrence McNeal Aug. 31, 2008 622 North 12'h Street LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-7488 (H) (281) 479-2851 ext. 7740(W) Alternate 2 Gilbert Montemayor Aug. 31, 2008 3333 Luella Boulevard # 206 LaPorte, Texas 77571 (281)930-9842(H) (713) 861-7068 (W) Staff Liaison: Planning Department Director of Planning & Community Development, Wayne Sabo City Planner, Masood Malik 97