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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
August 27, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alton Porter at 6:09 p.m.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Alton Porter, Council members Tommy Moser,
Louis Rigby, Barry Beasley, Howard Ebow, Mike Clausen, Georgia Malone, Mike Mosteit
and Chuck Engelken.
Members of Council Absent: None.
Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Assistant City Attorney
Clark Askins, Interim City Manager John Joerns, Public Works Director Steve Gillett,
Planning Director Wayne Sabo, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Building Official Debbie
Wilmore, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby, Human Resource Manager Robert
Swanagan, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Economic Development Coordinator
Gretchen Black, Judge Mitrano, Assistant Police Chief Aaron Corrales, City Engineer
Rodney Slaton, Fire Chief Mike Boaze, Main Street Coordinator Debra Dye, Assistant Fire
Chief John Dunham, EMS Chief Ray Nolen, Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff
Suggs, Budget Officer Shelley W olny and Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley.
Others Present: John Handy, Adam Yanelli, Marie McDermott, Calvin Hays, Margaret
Compton, Charles Nute, Barbara Norwine, Lisa McPhail, Vicky Campise, Jan Lawler,
Colleen Hicks, Shar Lynch, Neal Welch, Hugh Landrum, Jr., Paula Bridges, Johnnie Hogan,
Mary Smith, Alta Nute, C.D. Campbell, Cheri Busch, William Busch, Scott, Phar, Maria
Martinez, Terry McDaniel, Bleven McDaniel, Peter Kuchinke, Michelle Hochadel, Jeffrey
Ho1chadel, Diana Solis, Sam Adams, Amber Perry, Keven Mixon, Susan Jenson, Aleshia
Ebow, Belinda Gonzales, Brian Deshotel, Julie Deshotel, Mike Lewis, Dana Lewis, Darlene
Huffman, Ed Bronson, Ann Bronson, Manny Chupanglo, Jason Monn, Matt Shipwash,
Joseph Russell, Patrick Campbell, Janla Oehlert, Tammy Cooper, John Cotton, Deanna
Cotton, Gregg Poston, Mark E. Hanna and other citizens.
2. Reverend David Morgan of First Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
3. Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
There were no items to be presented at this meeting.
5. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La
Porte City Council held on August 13-14,2007 and Minutes of the Special Called
Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council held on August 6, 2007.
B. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance to vacate,
abandon, and close the North 14th Street Right-of-Way between Blocks, 682 & 683,
Town of La Porte
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C. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the
City to enter into an Industrial District and an ordinance authorizing the City to
execute a Water Service Agreement with GWB Investments, L.P.
D. Council to consider approval or other action regarding 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.
E. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the
Interim City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston Authority for
the City of La Porte EMS.
F. Council to consider approval or other action awarding bid # 070024 for automotive
parts and filters to lower bidders meeting specifications in the amount of $80,000.00
G. Council to consider approval or other action awarding bid # 070025 for office
supplies to Vesco Business Products in the amount of$35, 000.00
Councilmember Rigby pulled items D and E for discussion. Mr. Rigby noted when City
Hall called his home; the phone would block the call. He wanted to ensure citizens
could be reached in case of an emergency. AT & T representatives noted that could be
corrected. Mr. Rigby requested staff to ensure this was corrected.
Mr. Rigby also had questions on the rates on items E. EMS Chief clarified the rates as
being presented.
Motion was made by Council member Engelken to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Second by Council member Ebow. Motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Beasley, Engelken, Clausen, Ebow, Rigby, Mosteit, Malone and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
P AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE
AGENDA.
Marie McDermott of Economic Alliance Port Region - provided Council with the annual
report for the Economic Alliance.
Jan Lawler of Economic Alliance Port Region- provided council with some Legislative
Wrap -Up materials and a flyer to save the date of September 18, 2007 for the "Retaining
Gulf Coast Manufacturing Jobs and Commerce" event.
Calvin Hays - 3703 Roseberry La Porte, TX addressed Council about sinkholes near his
property line. Also noted a thank you to City Staff for the quick response to his problem.
Margaret Compton 1090 I Dogwood Dr. La Porte, TX addressed Council about the
flooding/drainage problem in the Fairmont Park East subdivision. She also informed
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Council she had a signed petition with 172 signatures. She also noted she has pictures and
maps if anyone would like to see them.
Charles Nute - 10836 Spruce Dr. La Porte, TX addressed Council about the
flooding/drainage problem in the Fairmont Park East subdivision.
Barbara Norwine 202 S. Lobit La Porte, TX addressed Council about flooding issues in La
Porte and the water she had in her garage during the rain.
Lisa McPhail- 10924 Thomwood, La Porte, Texas addressed Council about flooding issues
in Fairmont Park East. She wanted the record to reflect she would like updates on drainage
issues posted on the City's webpage.
Vicky Campise - 1902 Roscoe St., La Porte, Texas addressed Council to thank them for the
Main Street Program and the Advisory Board set up to work on Main Street matters.
Maria Martinez - 11002 Pinewood, La Porte, Texas addressed Council about flooding issues
in Fairmont Park East.
Juan Martinez - 5426 Stonecreek, La Porte, Texas addressed Council about flooding issues
in Creekmont Subdivision.
Doug Bryant - 10908 Spruce Dr. So., La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding
flooding issues in Fairmont Park East. He also noted he was speaking as the President of the
homeowners association.
Dave Klingman - 3810 Pecan Circle, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding
flooding issues in Fairmont Park East. He also noted he is speaking on behalf as a board
member of the homeowners association.
Paula Bridges - 813 River Creek Dr., La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding
flooding issues in Creekmont Subdivision.
Mark Shipwash - 5409 Stonecreek, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding flooding
issues in the Creekmont Subdivision.
Sam Adams - 10920 Dogwood, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding flooding in
the Fairmont Park East Subdivision.
Tammy Cooper - 10935 Thomwood, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding
flooding in the Fairmont Park East Subdivision.
Mr. Frazier - 10332 Shellrock, La Porte, Texas - began to address Council regarding a
terminated employee and Mayor stopped him from speaking as the item was not on the
agenda.
Joseph Russell- 10833 Spruce, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding flooding
issues in Fairmont Park East Subdivision.
Gregory Poston - 117 Jefferson Street, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding
flooding issues near his home.
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Dana Lewis - 5425 Sugarcreek, La Porte, Texas - addressed Council regarding flooding
issues in Creekmont Subdivision.
7. Council to consider approval or other action for recommendation of the Chapter 172 Board
to select Aetna as new third party administrator of city employee health plan
Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions. Consultant Neal Welch also provided Council with
additional summary and recommendation.
Motion was made by Council member Beaslev to approve the recommendation of the
Chapter 172 Board as presented by Mr. Swanagan. Second by Councilmember Engelken.
The motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
8. Public Hearing - Council to consider passage or other action regarding condemnation of
fourteen (14) substandard structures.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Public Input: Leonard Zlomke of 209 S. Lobit requested Council provide him with
additional time to assess his property to determine the cost to make repairs.
Citizen Joseph Russell of 10833 Spruce spoke on behalf of Mr. Zlomke and assisted him in
understanding the process and what Council needed him to provide the City.
It was also noted we received a FAX from the property owner of 419 S. 8th to provide
additional time to make repairs before demolition.
Recommendation of Staff - Council to approve recommendation of Dangerous Building
Inspection Board (Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal and Fire Chief) to condemn and
demolish all fourteen (14) substandard structures.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m.
9. Council to consider approval or other action regarding Ordinances 3014-3022 and 3022 A
thru E.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: Ordinances 3014-3022 and 3022A thru 3022E
CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING ORDINANCES
DECLARING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 249 DWIRE DR., 210 PINEBLUFF
STREET, 203 BA YSHORE DR, 1025 SAN JACINTO, 202 S. BLACKWELL STREET,
531 S. 5TH STREET, 419 S. 8TH STREET, 618 N. 1ST STREET, 622 N. 1ST STREET, 517 N.
3RD STREET, 10911 N. L. STREET, TRLR #22-A, 10911 N. L STREET TRLR. #22B,
10911 N. L STREET, TRLR #22-C AND 10911 N. L STREET, TRLR. #22-D, LOCATED
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IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS CONDEMNED,
CONFIRMING THE IDENTITY OF THE RECORD OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY,
ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDINGS; ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL
OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
APPLICABLE ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
APPLICABLE ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDINGS; ORDERING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE TO
SAID OWNERS PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING BY THE
CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNERS IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Motion was made by Council member to approve Ordinances 3014-3022. 3022-A. 3022. B.
3022 C. 3022 D. 3022 E. as recommended by Staffwith the exception 0[3018 and 3020
being tabled and allowing those property owners with an extension until the October 8. 2007
Council meeting. Second bv Council member. The motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Clausen, Engelken, Ebow, Mosteit, Malone and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10. Public Hearing - Council to consider approval or other action on recommendation of
Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-006
for a 0.76 acre tract ofland located at 602 State Highway 146 South.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:24 p.m.
Mayor left the table at this point and Mayor Pro-tern Rigby presided over a portion of the
meeting.
Planning Director Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered
Council's questions.
Public Input: None.
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission -Council to consider approval or other
action on recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-006 for a 0.76 acre tract ofland located at 602 State
Highway 146 South.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:26 p.m.
11. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: Ordinance 1501-Y5-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
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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
Motion was made by Council member En!Z:elken to approve Ordinance l50l-Y5 as
recommended by Planning & Zoning Commission. Second by Council member Malone.
The motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Clausen, Engelken, Ebow, Mosteit, Malone and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12. Public Hearing - Council to consider approval or other action on recommendation of
Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-007
for a 1.1487 acre tract ofland located in the 500 block of North 8th Street.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:28 p.m.
Mayor Porter returned to the table at 8:29 p.m.
Planning Director Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered
Council's questions.
Public Input: .None
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission -Council to consider approval or other
action on recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission to approve Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-007 for a 1.1487 acre tract ofland located in the 500 block
of North 8th Street.
Mayor noted the Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. and then Assistant City Attorney
Clark Askins noted we needed to leave it open. Public Hearing was left open.
13. Motion was made by Council member Beasley to table this item and continue the Public
Hearin€!: on September 10.2007 and to include a height limit of 35ft in the Special
Conditional Use permit. Second by Council member Moser. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ayes: Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Clausen, Engelken, Ebow, Mosteit, Malone and Porter.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
14. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance to tax certain tangible
personal properties.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
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Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions. Hugh Landrum provided additional summary and
recommendation of the legislation.
Public Input: Bob Clausen of Sunbelt requested to know the percentage this would affect the
Industrial District Agreements. Hugh Landrum noted the City was looking at approximately
60%.
Recommendation of Staff -Council to consider approval to continue taxing goods.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:50 p.m.
15. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 3023 -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 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
Motion was made by Councilmember Mosteit to approve Ordinance 3023 as presented by
Mr. Dolby. Second by Councilmember Clausen. The motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
16. Council to discuss the juvenile curfew ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:51 p.m.
Assistant Chief of Police Aaron Corrales presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Public Input: None
Recommendation of Staff -Council to continue the ordinance as written to protect the youth
from violence and addressing issues of gang activity.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:54 p.m.
17. Council provided staff with direction on possible amendments to the existing juvenile
curfew ordinance.
Council directed staff to reaffirm the ordinance at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Councilmember Rigby wanted to know why we were renewing this year if it called for a
three year renewal. Staffwill determine and provide Council with an answer.
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18. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance on FY 2007-2008
Proposed Budget.
Open Public Hearing - Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:56 p.m.
Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions. See attached Exhibit A of power point presentation.
Public Input: None
Recommendation of Staff -Council to adopt FY 2007-2008 Proposed Budget
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:24 p.m.
19. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 3024 -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 PREP ARA TION
AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
Motion was made by Councilmember Clausen to approve Ordinance 3024 as presented by
Mr. Dolby. Second by Councilmember Engelken.
Councilmember Ebow made a motion to table due to the additional amount included
providing the Chamber with an additional $30,000.00. He noted he felt since we had an
ordinance that stated we give them $40,000.00 a year that we needed to amend that
ordinance before providing additional money. Mr. Ebow withdrew his motion to table as he
was advised he could not amend the motion without postponing the adoption of the entire
budget.
The motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter
Nays: Ebow
Abstain: None
20. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance increasing the water
and sewer rates.
Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby presented summary and recommendation and
answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 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
Motion was made by Councilmember Ebow to approve Ordinance 2837-E as presented by
Mr. Dolby. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried.
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Ayes: Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, and Porter
Nays: Malone and Moser
Abstain: None
21. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution for acceptance of the
2007 appraisal roll
Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby informed Council this item needed to be tabled
since we have not received the Appraisal Roll from the County.
Motion was made by Councilmember Rigby table this item until the September 24, 2007
Council Meeting. Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: None
22. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance establishing the tax rate
FY 2007-2008 at 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation.
Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby informed Council this item needed to be tabled
since we have not received the Appraisal Roll from the County.
Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley table the item until the September 24, 2007
Council Meeting. Second by Councilmember Rigby. The motion carried.
Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Ebow, Engelken, Beasley, Clausen, Mosteit, Malone and Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: None
23. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution nominating Bill Harry, to
serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Harris County Appraisal District.
Mayor Porter presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: RESOLUTION 2007-15 - A RESOLUTION
NOMINATING BILL HARRY TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Council member Engelken to approve Resolution No. 2007-15 as
recommended by Mayor Porter. Second by Council member Rigby. The motion carried.
Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Clausen, Beasley, Ebow, Engelken, Malone and Mayor Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: None
24. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 9:47 p.m.
Council discussed Boards and Commissions appointments. Mayor Porter requested Council
review the list and contact the people they wanted to serve another term and to see if they are
willing to serve again. Council directed the City Secretary to place back on the September
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24, 2007 City Council Agenda for action.
Interim City Manager John Joems informed Council he is contacting and visiting with some
individuals regarding the vacant slot on the Civil Service Commission.
25. Closed the Workshop meeting and reconvened Regular Meeting at 9:50 p.m.
26. Administrative Reports
Interim City Manager John Joems provided Council with the following Administrative
Reports.
The Heritage Society Fish Fry on September 12, 2007 at Sylvan Beach Pavilion, the
Alliance Coffee Symposium date has been moved to November 13,2007. In addition, he
informed Council that City Hall will be closed on September 3,2007 in observance of Labor
Day.
27. Council Comments
Malone, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Ebow and Porter had
comments.
Councilmember Mosteit wanted it noted in the record that he previously requested a
workshop agenda item be placed on this meeting to discuss drainage problems. He is
requesting again that this be placed on the next agenda.
It was the consensus of Council to place this item on the September 10, 2007 Council
meeting.
Councilmember Clausen noted he agreed with Councilmember Mosteit.
Councilmember Rigby noted he agrees as well and wants to see the City do all it can do to
resolve the flooding issues.
28. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551-087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
(CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL
PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION,
PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR
EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER
WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
SECTION - 551.071 (CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY)
MEET WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS IDA
NEGOTIATIONS
SECTION - 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTER)
CITY SECRETARY PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
29 Considerations and possible action on items considered in executive session.
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Council did not convene to Executive Session. There was no need to discuss the IDA
agreements. The City Secretary's evaluation will be done at a future meeting.
30. There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Meeting was duly
adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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Mart a Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
p~ed and app~d on this lOth day of September 2007
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Mayor Alton . Porter
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the City Secretary's Office.
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Changes from Budget Workshops
Affect on Budget
Additional Money to Chamber $30,000
(Hotel/Motel Fund)
Paperless Agenda (does not include cost of hardware) 35,380
(Technology Fund)
Phone System - Implement additional buildings in (93,091)
the current year
(Technology Fund)
Liability Insurance 30,865
(Insurance Fund)
Replacement Vehicle 30,000
(Motor Pool Fund)
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Additional Changes
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Items not yet included in the FY 2008 Budget Affect on Budget
Paperless Agenda - Funding for Laptops, etc. 15,000
(Technology Fund)
Items affecting the current year budget (FY 2007) Affect on Budget
Transfer to General CIP Fund 950,000
(General Fund)
Transfer to Golf Course Fund 400,000
(General Fund)
Phone System - Implement additional buildings in 93,091
the current year
- (Technology Fund)
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Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2008
- · No increase in property tax rate
· Fund employee pay plan (merit)
· No or low healthcare cost increases to employees
· Implement Compensation Review
· Employee Morale / Liability Reduction
· Balance the Budget
· Customer service training
· Economic Development
· Communication! Technology improvements
· Stabilize revenue streams necessary to protect City assets
- · Continue providing best services at lowest cost
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Assumptions
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Merit - 3% funding pool (0-5% performance)
Health Insurance - City contribution 12.5% increase ($6900 to $7793)
TMRS rate - 13.75% ($112,175 - 5% increase)
Gas - 9.6% Increase
Electricity - 31 % Increase (originally projected at 52%)
Computer Lease Fees - 34% increase due to Fiber Optic Lines
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Other Highlights
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· Safety Recognition Program to continue reducing Workers Compensation
· ISO Rating - Will decrease Insurance for Citizens/Businesses
· Economic Development Study Implementation - Enhance retail development
· Continued grant pursuit
· Institute Short-term and Long-term Disability
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Expenditures - All Funds
Capital
Improvement
Funds
5%
Debt Service
Funds
8%
General Fund
48%
Internal Service
Funds
12%
Enterprise Funds
18%
Other
Governmental
Funds
9%
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Consolidated Summary of All Funds
.-- (In millions) Working Working
Capital FY 07-08 FY 07-08 Capital
09/30/07 Revenues Expenses 09/30/08
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund II. 79 30.01 30.01 11. 79
Grant Fund 0.42 1.04 1.04 0.42
Street Maintenance Sales Tax 0.33 0.73 1.00 0.05
Community Investment 0.77 0.22 0.23 0.75
Section 4B Sales Tax 4.29 1.87 0.97 5.19
HotellMotel Occupancy Tax 0.28 0.53 0.56 0.26
Tax Increment Reinvestment 0.25 1.62 1.60 0.27
Total Governmental Types 18.13 36.01 35.41 18.73
Ente rpris e:
Utility 3.25 7.86 8.04 3.07
Sylvan Beach 0.11 0.25 0.27 0.08
Airport 0.21 0.06 0.02 0.24
La Porte Area Water Authority 1.96 1.30 1.72 1.54
Golf Course 0.19 1.12 1.30 0.01
Total Enterprise 5.73 10.59 11.36 4.95
Inte mal Se rvice
Motor Pool 3.10 2.03 1.53 3.60
Insurance Fund 1.78 4.88 4.88 1.79
Technology Fund 0.64 1.16 1.20 0.60
- Total Internal Service
5.53 8.07 7.61 5.99
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Consolidated Summary of All Funds (Cont'd)
....- (In millions) Working Working
Capital FY 07-08 FY 07-08 Capital
Capital Improvement: 09/30/07 Revenues Expenses 09/30/08
General 0.90 0.07 0.96 0.01
Utility 1.57 0.60 0.94 1.24
Sewer Rehabilitation 0.03 0.32 0.35 0.00
1998 GO Bond Fund 0.55 0.01 0.57
2000 GO Bond Fund 0.09 0.00 0.05 0.04
2002 GO Bond Fund (0.02) 0.00 (0.02)
2004 C/O Bond Fund 1.16 0.01 1.18
2005 C/O Bond Fund 0.50 0.00 0.06 0.44
2005 GO Bond Fund 0.08 0.00 0.08
2006 C/O Bond Fund 0.34 0.01 0.35
2006 GO Bond Fund 0.04 0.01 0.05
2007 C/O Bond Fund 0.13 0.18 0.31
Other Infrastructure 0.72 0.05 0.20 0.57
Total Capital Improvement 6.10 1.26 2.91 4.46
De bt Se rvice :
General 1.77 3.32 3.48 1.61
Utility 0.81 0.51 0.48 0.85
La Porte Area Water Authority 0.76 0.76
Total Debt Service 2.58 4.59 4.71 2.45
L-- Total All Funds 38.06 60.53 62.00 36.59
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Employee Positions - Citywide
Personnel Growth
400
350 '
300 '
250 '
200
150
100
50
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.. I<llll-time
77
384
76
376
90
378
53
385
53
385
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10
Enhanced Employee Benefits Proposal
-
. Fund Merit Plan - cost $264,417 citywide
. Increased city contribution to health fund by 12.5% - cost $ ($7793/yr/ee)
. Sick Buy Back - cost $122,235
. Provide Short-term and Long-term Disability (Insurance Fund) - cost $70,000
. Expanding Safety Program
. Maintain Service Awards Program
. Evaluation of all positions to market - salary survey
L-...
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Projected Long-Range Fund Balance Usage
Compared with FY 2004
40,000,000
39,000,000 1
38,000,000 l
37,000,000 ~
36,000,000 J
35,000,000 ~
34,000,000
33,000,000
32,000,000
31,000,000
30,000,000 1
29,000,000
28,000,000
27,000,000
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(Without OPEB Liability)
41,000,000 I 40,173,450
40,000,000 ~ 39,074,479
39,000,000 38,011,971
38,000,000 i 36,984,593
37,000,000 ~ 35,991,062
36,000,000 35,030,146
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33,000,000 J 32,331,445 34,170,136
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32,000,000 l 32,584,545
31,000,000 30,631,787
30,000,000 J 30,346,539
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Where the Money Comes From
o Fund Balance Usage
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o Total Revenues
$30,010,812
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. General Property Taxes (37%)
o Franchise Taxes (6%)
o Sales Tax (10%)
. Industrial Payments (24%)
o Other Taxes (<1 %)
II License & Permits (2%)
o Fines & Forfeits (3%)
. Charges for Services (11 %)
. Parks & Recreat ion (1 %)
o Rec & Fitness Center (1 %)
. Miscellaneous (<1 %)
. Operating Transfers (1 %)
iii Interest Income (3%)
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General Fund Revenues
....-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
{in millions} 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
General Property Taxes 10.5 10.8 11.1 11.1 2.47%
Franchise Taxes 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 -2.25%
Sales Taxes 2.5 2.4 2.7 2.9 18.39%
Industrial Payments 7.5 6.8 8.1 7.5 9.71%
Other Taxes 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 9.51%
Licenses & Permits 0.7 0.4 0.8 0.7 49.47%
Fines Forfeits 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.26%
Charges for Services 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.4 4.75%
Parks & Recreation 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 -2.86%
Recreation & Fitness 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.10%
Intergovernmental 0.0 - 0.0 0.0 0.00%
Miscellaneous 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.35%
Operating Transfers 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.29%
Interest 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.8 18.52%
Total Revenues 29.3 28.2 30.6 30.0 6.560/0
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General Fund Revenues
In Lieu of Taxes & Ad Valorem Taxes
12,000,000
11,000,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
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In Lieu of Taxes
Ad ValoremTaxes
mJ Actual
2004-05
. Actual 0 Budget
2005-06 2006-07
o Revised
2006-07
. Projected
2007-08
17
General Fund Revenues
Sales Tax, Franchise Taxes, Residential Solidwaste and Interest
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
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Residential Solid
Waste
Interest Income
Franchise Fees
15!1 Actual
2004-05
~ Actual
2005-06
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2006-07
~ Revised
2006-07
151 Projected
2007 -08
18
Baytown
68,371
Deer Park
30,575
La Porte
34,825
P earland
80,500
Seabrook
10,907
League City
6~490
Friendswood
34,037
Property Tax Rate Comparison
Property Tax Rate
Based on $100,000 Home
I
0.62101
0.62750
0.58210
0.00000
0.10000
0.20000
0.30000
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I Source: Texas Town & City, 2007 Tax and Debt Survey
& County Appraisal Districts
0.65266
0.73703
589.62
(20% Homestead Exemption)
0.72000
(20% Homestead Exemption)
0.71000
(20% Homestead Exemption)
(No Homestead Exemption)
496.81
(20% Homestead Exemption)
(10% Homestead Exemption)
564.75
465.68
0.40000
0.50000
0.60000
652.66
0.70000
576.00
0.80000
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Property Tax Rate*
Last Ten Fiscal Years
0.70
0.80 -
General Fund .611
Debt Service .099
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
o General Fund 0 Debt Service
*
20
Property Tax Rates
Direct & Overlapping Governments
City of La Porte
230/0
o City of La Porte
. La Porte ISD
o San Jacinto Jr. College District
o Other Taxing Entities
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What you get for your tax dollars
r- Average Home Value - $108,058*
City taxes paid by average household per year - $613.77
Per month - $51.15 to support these city services:
· 24 hour Police Protection
· 24 hour Emergency Medical Services
· 24 hour Fire Protection
· Animal Control services
· Maintenance of all public streets (21 7 miles of paved streets)
· Park facilities including softball fields (21 parks with a total of 191 acres)
· Recreational facilities & activities
· Building Inspections & permitting services
'- · Code Enforcement Services
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*Based on 2006 average home value with 20% homestead exemption.
*($0.71/$100 Valuation)
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Industrial Payments
Historical Trends
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Budget
Projection Actual Variance
1998 5,077,500 5,567,175 489,675
1999 6,460,000 6,496,998 36,998
2000 6,670,000 6,308,210 (361,790)
2001 5,742,968 6,306,469 563,501
2002 6,431,250 6,701,082 269,832
2003 7,439,337 7,093,854 (345,483)
2004 7,179,487 6,896,112 (283,375)
2005 6,601,049 6,991,926 390,877
2006 6,534,372 7,371,287 836,915
2007 6,836,257 8,064,632 1,228,375
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6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000 /
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
Sales Tax Trends
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Sales Tax Trends
Historical Growth - 10 Years
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Estimated Projected
25
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
Municipal Court
Revenue Growth
Municipal Court Revenues
Last 1 0 Years
1997
2000
2001
2003
2004
2005
2006
2002
1998
1999
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2007
*Estimated
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General Fund
-
. Emergency Services
. Police
. Administration
. Finance
. Public Works
. Parks & Recreation
. Planning & Engineering
.......
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Expenditures by Activity
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
11%
EMERGENCY SERVICES
13%
PLANNING
6%
POLICE
30%
PARKS
11%
FINANCE
4%
ADMINISTRATION
9%
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General Fund Expenditures
-
Expenditures: Actual Budget Estimated Projected Percent
(in millions) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Emergency Services 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.9 10.16%
Police 7.6 8.2 8.2 8.9 8.85%
Administration 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.7 9.300i<>
Finance 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.2 9.24%
Non-Departmental 4.1 3.6 5.0 3.4 -6.34%
Public Works 4.2 4.4 4.4 4.7 6.83%
Parks 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.4 5.07%
P tanning 1.4 1.7 1.8 1.8 6.77%
Total Expenditures 27.3 28.2 ~ 30.0 6.24%
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Expenditures by Category
Where the Money Goes
D Personal Services
$19,523,545
D Other Expenditures
$10,487,267
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. Supplies
o Charges & Services
o New Program Requests
. Capital Outlay
II Transfers
30
Decision Packages by City Manager
-
Initial General Fund Deficit - $809,849 from staff
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Decision Packages by City Manager
.--
. Adjustments to Revenue - Projections
- Property Taxes $(323) k
- Sales Taxes 100
- In Lieu Payments 500
- Building Permits 50
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Decision Packages by City Manager
.--
. Employee Morale / Liability Reduction
(Sick Buy Back)
. Health Insurance Adj (from 6900 to 7793)
(12.5% Increase)
$ 188.1 k
693.3
89.8
. Merit Program (Pooled in Non-departmental)
. Compensation Review
320.8
L..-
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Decision Packages / Major Cuts - City Manager
r--
. New position requests not approved
. Electricity (Adjustment to Original Projection)
. Attrition / Adjustment to Regular Earnings
. Adjustment to Computer Lease & Maint. Fees
. Adjustment to EMS Motor Pool Lease Fees
. Other reductions to Departments
I--
$ 196.3 k
233.8
201.3
66.6
10.9
168.0
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Utility Fund
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. Water Production
. Water Distribution
. Wastewater Collection
. Wastewater Treatment
. Utility Billing
. Non-Departmental
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Utility Fund Rate Model Summary
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Revenues
Expenditures
Estimated Fund Balance Usage
Actual
200 1-02
5.6
6.3
(0.7)
Actual
2002-03
5.7
6.5
(0.7)
Actual
2003-04
6.0
6.7
(0.8)
Actual
2004-05
5.4
6.8
( 1.5)
Actual Estimated Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
6.9 7.5 7.9 8.2 8.5 8.7 8.9
6.7 6.8 8.0 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5
Q2 Q8 (Q~ QI Q2 Q3 Q4
Projected Days of Working Capital
176
140
142
148
158
172
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Utility Fund Rate Model Summary
Typical Bill
-
Current Proposed
Avera~e Bill Avera~e Bill
(5,000 Gallons) *
(5,000 Gallons)
Base Water 16.89 16.89
Base Sewer 17.25 18.75
Total 34.14 35.64
'-- *Average usage in La Porte is 5,335.
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10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
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Utility Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Budget
2006-07
Revised
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
o Revenues
. Expenses
40
Allocation of Water & Sewer Revenue
[:J Sewer
43%
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. Water
57%
41
Allocation of Water & Sewer Expenses
o Sewer
49%
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~ Water
51%
42
Residential Water & Sewer Rate Comparison
Residential Water & Sewer Rates
Based on 5,000 Gallons Usage
45.00
40.00
35.00
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
Friendswood
laPorte
34,825
Deer Park
30,575
La Porte - Proposed
34,825
Pearland
80,500
Bay town
68,371
34,037
10 Sewer/Gallons 0 Water/Gall~~
Source: Texas Town & City
2007 Water and Wastewater Survey
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Utility Fund
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Projected Percent
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Water Revenue 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.13%
Sewer Revenue 2.7 3.3 3.1 3.4 1.84%
Interest (0.012) 0.1 0.1 0.00010
Other Revenue 2.25 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.000/0
Total Revenue 9.2 7.5 7.5 7.9 4.80%
Expenses:
Water Production 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 17.29%
Water Distnbution 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 7.18%
Wastewater Collection 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 13.61%
Wastewater Treatment 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 12.54%
Utility Billing 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 -0.23%
Non Departmental 3.2 3.4 3.3 4.2 26.72%
Total Expenses 6.7 6.8 6.8 8.0 18.24%
L- (In millions)
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Other Enterprise Funds
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. Sylvan Beach Fund
. Airport Fund
. La Porte Area Water Authority
. Golf Course Fund
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300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
Sylvan Beach Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
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Sylvan Beach Fund
Revenues & Expenses
-
Sylvan Beach
Re ve nue s: Actual Budget Estimated Projected Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007 -08 Change
Charges for Services 169.0 173.0 169.9 173.4 0.25%
Other Financing Sources 25.0 25.0 28.5 65.0 160.00%
Interest 9.7 10.4 12.5 11.9 14.37%
Total Revenue 203.6 208.4 210.9 250.3 20.12%
Expenses:
Sylvan Beach Pavilion 203.3 208.4 242.7 274.2 31.58%
Total Expenses 203.3 208.4 242.7 274.2 31.58%
Net Revenues over Expenses 0.3 0.0 (31.8) (23.9)
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200,000
180,000 .
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
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Airport Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
o Revenues
o Expenses
48
Airport Fund
Revenues & Expenses
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Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007 -08 Change
Charges for Services 35.6 32.7 39.0 39.8 21.63%
Interest 13.0 12.5 17.0 16.1 28.80%
Total Revenue 48.6 45.2 56.0 55.9 23.61%
Expenses:
Airport Operating 14.6 30.2 183.8 23.4 -22.65%
Total Expenses 14.6 30.2 183.8 23.4 -22.65%
Net Revenues over Expenses 34.0 15.0 (127.8) 32.5
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La Porte Area Water Authority Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
o Expenses
Projected
2007-08
o Revenues
50
La Porte Area Water Authority Fund
Revenues & Expenses
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Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Projected Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 1,079.1 1,182.3 1,146.3 1,125.2 -4.83%
Other Financing Sources 858.3 86.6 86.6 86.6
Interest 44.1 76.0 88.2 84.0 10.58%
Total Revenue 1,981.5 1,344.9 1,321.1 1,295.8 -3.65%
Expenses:
La Porte Area Water Authority 1,090.3 1,031.1 982.9 1,717.8 66.5~;O
Total Expenses 1,090.3 1,031.1 982.9 1,717.8 66.59%
Net Revenues over Expenses 891.2 313.8 338.2 (421.9)
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1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Golf Course Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007 -08
o Revenues
o Expenses
52
Golf Course Fund
Revenues & Expenses
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Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Projected Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 947.2 1,103.5 1,056.3 1,069.9 -3.04%
Other Financing Sources 216.0 90.0 510.3 51.5 -42.78%
Interest 2.70 0.00%
Total Revenue 1,165.9 1,193.5 1,566.6 1,121.4 -6.04%
Expenses:
Golf Course Club House 387.1 425.6 428.1 454.5 6.81%
Golf Course Maintenance 779.5 767.9 785.8 849.6 10.63%
Total Expenses 1,166.7 1,193.5 1,213.9 1,304.1 9.27%
Net Revenues over Expenses (0.7) 0.0 352.8 ( 182.7)
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Golf Course Transfers to General Fund
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Fis cat Year
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Transfer Amount
75,000
100,000
110,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
Total
$
885,000
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Could set up Reserve for Infrastructure Improvements
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Internal Service Funds
.--
. Motor Pool Fund
- Maintenance
- Replacement
. Insurance Fund
- Employee Health Services
- Risk Division
. Technology Fund
- Maintenance
- Replacement
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2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
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Motor Pool Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Es timated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
l:l Revenues
o Expenses
56
Motor Pool Fund - Vehicle Replacement
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 782.1 774.3 774.3 878.7 13.49%
Miscellaneous (62.8) 75.5 0.00%
Administrative Transfers 636.9 0.00%
Interest 79.2 82.0 121.1 114.7 39.88%
Total Revenue 1,435.4 856.3 970.8 993.4 16.02%
Expenses:
Vehic1e Replacement 971.2 373.5 377.1 446.0 19.40%
Total Expenses 971.2 373.5 377.1 446.0 19.40%
Net Revenues over Expenses 464.3 482.7 593.8 547.4
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Motor Pool Fund - Vehicle Maintenance
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues:
(in thousands)
Actual
2005-06
Budget
2006-07
Es timate d
2006-07
Pro je cte d
2007-08
Pe rce nt
Change
Charges for Services 1,029.4 992.1 992.1 1,029.7 3.79%
Administrative Transfers 17.4
Interest 5.3 5.6 5.9 5.6 0.00%
Total Revenue 1,034.6 997.7 1,015.4 1,035.3 3.77%
Expenses:
Vehicle Maintenance 1,072.5 1,024.8 943.5 1,083.3 5.72%
Total Expenses 1,072.5 1,024.8 943.5 1,083.3 5.72%
Net Revenues over Expenses (37.8) (27.0) 71.9 (48.1)
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Vehicle Replacements
971,173
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000 445,977
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
Actual Actual Ac tual Estimated Projected
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007 -08
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3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
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Vehicle Replacements
Three Year Forecast
$1.6 million is due to scheduled
replacement of 2 fire trucks
2007
2008
2009
\..
2010
2011
./
--y
Projected Schedule of Replacements Based on Eligibility
60
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
8/28/2007 11 :32 AM
Insurance Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007 -08
o Revenues
o Expenses
61
Insurance Fund - Employee Health Services
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Employee Heahh Services 3,066.3 3,532.2 3,554.4 3,993.3 13.06%
Operating Transfers 500.0 83.4 203.6 0.00%
Interest 22.9 22.5 35.4 33.1 46.97%
Total Revenue 3,589.1 3,638.1 3,793.4 4,026.4 10.67%
Expenses:
Employee Heahh Services 3,099.7 3,551.7 3,508.3 4,024.7 13.32%
Total Expenses 3,099.7 3,551. 7 3,508.3 4,024.7 13.32%
Net Revenues over Expenses 489.4 86.4 285.2 1.7
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Insurance Fund - Liability Insurance Division
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Operating Transfers 812.52 817.45 820.45 824.4 0.85%
Misce llaneous 34.53 0.00%
Interest 22.9 22.5 35.4 33.1 46.97%
Total Revenue 869.90 839.95 855.83 857.5 2.09%
Expenses:
Liability Insurance Division 780.6 824.4 755.8 856.4 3.88%
Total Expenses 780.62 824.39 755.79 856.4 3.88%
Net Revenues over Expenses 89.3 15.6 100.0 1.1
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Insurance Fund Highlights
-
Long Term & Short Term Disability - $70,000
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3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
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Employee Health Services
Charges to Departments
2,935,800
2,098,901
2,539,214
2,159,338
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
3,413,336
Projected
2007 -08
65
City Contributions vs. Employee Contributions
-
Current Fiscal
Year
Projected for FY
2008
City
Contribution
83%
85%
Employee
Contributions
17%
15%
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Liability Insurance Trends
PREMIUM PAID TO TML
$800,000
$700,000 $677,643
a $600,000
;::l $505,799
.....
S $500,000
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!:: $393,022
0
... $400,000
5
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r/.)
j $300,000
"0 $221,915
Cl
$200,000
$455,130 $449,085
$100,000
$0
$28,228
reimbursement
1999/2000 2000/2001 2001/2002 2002/2003 2003/2004 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 *
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Worker's Compensation Trends
Number of Worker Injury/Dlness Cases
120
102
100 96
84
80
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l1) 68
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0 60
a:>
,D
s 45
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40
20
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1999/2000 2000/2001 2001/2002 2002/2003 2003/2004 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007
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Note: In 2003 new claims/safety mgmt best practices were implemented
*As of7/31/07
68
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Technology Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenses
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
CJ Revenues
o Expenses
69
Computer Replacement Lease Fees
394,422
350,000
300,000
234,803
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
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Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
70
Technology Fund - MIS/Computer Maintenance
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 711.7 756.0 755.2 791. 9 4.76%
Cable Franchise Fees 53.0 54.3 54.3 45.3 -16.57%
Administrative Transfers 7.8 0.00%
Interest 17.7 15.9 22.0 20.8 31.02%
Total Revenue 782.4 826.2 839.2 858.1 0.00%
Expenses:
MIS/Computer Maintenance 772.9 1,006.7 989.9 919.2 -8.69%
Total Expenses 772.9 1,006.7 989.9 919.2 -8.69%
Net Revenues over Expenses 9.5 (180.6) (150.7) (61.2)
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Technology Fund - Computer Replacement
Revenues & Expenses
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Proje cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 203.5 209.7 209.7 279.9 33.50%
Interest 17.7 15.9 22.0 20.8 31. 02%
Total Revenue 221.2 225.5 231.6 300.7 33.33%
Expenses:
Computer Replacement 118.6 282.4 250.2 276.9 -1.97%
Total Expenses 118.6 282.4 250.2 276.9 -1. 97%
Net Revenues over Expenses 102.6 (56.9) (18.6) 23.8
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Special Revenue Funds
,.-
. Grant Fund
. Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund
. Community Investment Fund
. Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
. Section 4B Economic Development Sales Tax
. TIRZ Fund
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1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
8/28/2007 11 :32 AM
Grant Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenditures
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
c:J Revenues
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
\;l Expenditures
74
Grant Fund
Revenues & Expenditures
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Projected Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Fines and Forfeits 28.7 0.00%
Seized Funds 56.1 57.3 5.1 300.5 424.04%
Park Development 36.3 19.7 0.00%
Public Safety Grants 592.5 392.6 342.1 184.4 -53.03%
AAA Grant 53.3 53.3 62.8 66.5 24.68%
Emergency Services Grants 331.2 66.0 78.8 25.0 -62.12%
Community Development Grants 242.0 322.9 460.0 90.12%
Interest Income 3.0 0.00%
Total Revenue 1,101.1 811.2 831.2 1,036.4 27.76%
Expenditures:
Grant Expenditures 1,019.7 811.2 831.2 1,036.4 27.76%
Total Expenditures 1,019.7 811.2 831.2 1,036.4 27.76%
- Net Revenues over Expenditures 81.38
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Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenditures
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
C1 Revenues
IiiII Expenditures
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Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund
Revenues & Expenditures
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Projected Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007 -08 Change
Charges for Services 675.4 720.6 0.000,10
Administrative Transfers 250.0 0.00%
Interest 6.2 5.9 0.00%
Total Revenue 931.6 726.5 0.00%
Expenditures:
Section 4B Sales Tax 600.0 1,004.2 0.00%
Total Expenditure 600.0 1,004.2 0.00%
Net Revenues over Expenditure 0.0 0.0 331.6 (277.6)
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Community Investment Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenditures
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
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Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
1:1 Revenues
IiliiI Expenditures
78
Community Investment Fund
Revenues & Expenditures
...-
Revenues: Actual Budget Es timate d Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Industrial Payments * 188.9 174.8 206.8 192.3 10.01%
Miscellaneous 10.0 2.0
Transfers 500.0 500.0 0.00%
Interest 12.5 6.0 24.2 23.1 284.17%
Total Revenue 701.4 180.8 741.0 217.4 20.21%
Expenditures:
Community Investment 120.7 138.0 638.0 233.1 68.93%
Total Expenditures 120.7 138.0 638.0 233.1 68.93%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 580.7 42.8 103.0 (15.8)
'- *2.5% of In-Lieu
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Community Investment Fund Highlights
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· Implement Retail Study for Economic Development
· Video - (Revised Marketing Information)
· RFP for Bayfront Development
· Development of Economic Strategic Plan
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Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenditures
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
8/28/2007 11:47 AM
Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
CJ Revenues
~ Expenditures
81
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund
Revenues & Expenditures
...--
Actual Budget Es timate d Proje cte d Percent
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Occupancy Taxes 257.2 297.5 366.3 415.0 39.50%
Transfers 2.2 93.6 0.00%
Interest 30.2 37.0 22.6 21.4 -42.16%
Total Revenue 287.4 334.5 391.1 530.0 58.45%
Expenditures:
HotellMote1 Occupancy Tax 335.5 454.3 510.3 556.5 22.49%
Total Expenditures 335.5 454.3 510.3 556.5 22.49%
Net Revenues over Expenditures (48.1 ) (119.8) (119.2) (26.5)
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Hotel/Motel Highlights
-
Partnership with Mainstreet - Fall Back Festival
Partnership with San Jacinto Monument/Battleship-
Duathalon with Reenactment
Continued Funding of Beach Nourishment
Continued Funding of Chamber of Commerce
Continued Funding of Other Community Festivals
Joint Venture with Heritage Society
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Section 4B Economic Development Sales Tax Fund Comparison
Revenues vs. Expenditures
2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Actual
2003-04
Actual
2004-05
l::I Revenues
Actual
2005-06
Estimated
2006-07
Projected
2007-08
!;J Ex enditures
84
Section 4B Economic Development Sales Tax Fund
Revenues & Expenditures
-
Revenues: Actual Budget Estimated Pro je cte d Pe rce nt
(in thousands) 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Charges for Services 1,245.8 1,217.4 1,350.3 1,441.3 18.39%
Administrative Transfers 254.2 0.00%
Interest 121.4 123.5 186.2 176.4 42.83%
Total Revenue 1,367.2 1,340.9 1,536.5 1,871.8 39.60%
Expenditures:
Section 4B Sales Tax 740.1 832.2 1,103.0 971. 6 16.75%
Total Expenditures 740.1 832.2 1,103.0 971.6 16.75%
Net Revenues over Expenditures 627.1 508.7 433.4 900.3
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4B Highlights
-
Partial Funding of Joint Venture with Pasadena-
Sports Complex
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TIRZ Fund
-
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget
(Approved by the Board August 22' 2007)
Estimated Balance 9/30/07:
Revenues:
Expenditures:
Ending Balance 9/30/08:
-
$ 249,112
1,621,438
1 ~600~ 185
$ 270,365
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4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
Long Range Debt Service Plan
General Debt Service - Annual Pa ments
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-
Working
Capital
09/30/07
FY 07-08 FY 07-08
Revenues Expenditures
Working
Capital
09/30/08
General 1.8 3.3 3.5 1.6
Utility 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.8
La Porte Area Water Authority 0.8 0.8
Total Debt Service 2.6 4.6 4.7 2.5
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
September 10. 2007
S HlIrri~ ~
Bud!!:et
Requested By:
Source of Funds:
Department:
City Sel:rehlry
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits: Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Ordinance 1 OOO-l-R if approved, would allow a new applicant to sell beer and/or wine at Mama Mia's Italian
Restaurant. The City has processed the new application and it meets Code of Ordinance regulation on past due taxes,
liens police investigation and inspections. It is recommended City Council approve 1000-1-R granting an alcohol
permit to Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant.
Action Required bv Council:
Consider approval of ordinance 1000-1- R
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Date
ORDINANCE NO. 1000-1-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6,
SECTION 6-78 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY
ADDING AN AREA AT A RESTAURANT WHERE WINE AND/OR BEER FOR
CONSUKPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD, PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has, in Chapter 6 of the Code of
Ordinances of the city of La Porte, regulated the location, closing
hours, and sale of wine and/or beer on premises in accord with the
provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code,
Chapter lOS, Section 105.05 and section 105.06; and in accord with
the provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code,
Chapter 109, Subchapter C, section 109.31 et seq;
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte
expressly limits the locations at which wine and/or beer may be
sold in the City, and further expressly identifies the names of
establishments and permit holders authorized to sell wine and/or
beer under the terms of said Code;
WHEREAS, a new applicant desires to sell wine and/or beer at
a location previously permitted in Chapter 6 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte;
WHEREAS, the City has, pursuant to the terms of said Code,
made its investigation to ascertain whether said new applicant has
qualified for a beer and/or wine permit from the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the new applicant
qualifies for a beer and/or wine permit from the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Chapter 6, Section 6-78 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte is hereby amended by granting a new permit
for the operation of a restaurant, as defined in said Code, at the
following location, which permit shall be personal to the applicant
and non-transferable, and shall be further conditioned that the
permittee shall comply with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code, and all other applicable federal, state, and local
laws and ordinances, including other provisions of this Ordinance
and the Code of Ordinances of the city of La Porte:
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 8200 Spencer Highway
La Porte, TX 77571
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Tract 17M, Abstract 482,
William Jones Survey,
Town of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas
PROPERTY OWNER: Ramiro Trejo Ruiz
NAME OF APPLICANT: Seval Halili
ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 1900 Tuscany Lane
Arlington, TX 76017
TRADE OR BUSINESS NAME
OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS: Mama Mia's Italian Grill
Section 2. It is the intent of the City Council of the City
of La Porte that this Ordinance merely permit the sale of wine
and/or beer during the hours set by the general laws of the State
of Texas by retailers selling wine and/or beer for consumption on
premises at the locations established in Section 1 of this
Ordinance. This Ordinance is not an attempt to create zoning or
other land use rights in property owners at said location, such
that the provisions of Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, together
with all amendments thereto (as such provisions impose standards on
premises or businesses within the City of La Porte, regardless of
whether such business or premises are required to have a license or
permit under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code) govern and
supersede the provisions of this Ordinance, in the event of a
conflict between this Ordinance and the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance and amendments thereto. This application for wine and/or
beer for consumption on premises shall be subject to the provisions
of:
2
a. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code;
b. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte;
c.
This Ordinance insofar as this
conflict with the provisions of
Beverage Code; and
Ordinance does not
the Texas Alcoholic
d. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, and all
amendments thereto, as such provisions apply to all
businesses within the city of La Porte, regardless of
whether or not such businesses are required to obtain a
license or permit under the provisions of the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code.
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 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.
3
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 10th day of September, 2007.
CITY OF LA PO~
~~.~
Alton E. Porter, Mayor
By:
ATTEST:
~t;!6f ~11X.A{C ~
city Secretary
APPROVED:
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CI rk T. Askins
Assistant City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: Sentember 10. 2007
Bude:et
Requested By: Mike R08ze
Source of Funds:
Ordinance:
I
Account Number:
Department: Fire
Report: X Resolution:
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits: Contract
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: Calculation Snreedsheet
Budgeted Item: YES NO '"
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Renew annual secondary fire protection contract with the Port of Houston Authority for the Barbour's Cut Terminal
Action Reauired bv Council:
Cbtj:V~c~ Roor-- ;3Dc?b
Approve or deny contract renewal
A
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Date ' {
ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 3Dd--~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION, 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 subj ect 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-~~
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 10th day of September, 2007
1*\Y OF LA PORTE
.~~y~
Alton E. Porter, Mayor
By:
ATTEST:
~~~;J!t~~~tary
APPROVED: ~ 1
I~ &-/
KFox W. Askins, City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 10.2007
Requested By: Wayne s~tf-
Department: Planning
Appropriation
Source of Funds: CDBG
Account Number 032-9090-519-5110
Report: ~ Resolution:
Ordinance: X
Amount Budgeted: $241,950
Exhibits: Ordinance & Bid Tabulation CLP #07-4502
Amount Requested: $94,420
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Harris County Community & Economic Development Department previously awarded the City a
CDBG grant to extend and pave North 7th Street from Madison to the "E" Street ROW as well as
a linear connectivity amenity along the "E" Street ROW from North 8th to North 2nd Street. The
original grant included utility extensions as well. However, it was decided by staff that Public
Works would extend the waterline and it is complete and in place. The original amount awarded
by the county was $196,950.
As part of the City's leveraging funds, the City surveyed the project area and the Engineering
Division designed and bid the project. On the first bidding period, the City received three (3)
bids with a low bid of$114,030 from D & W Contractors:
. Paving
. Drainage
. Waterline
. Contingencies/Other Work
$83,460.00
$960.00
$19,610.00
$10,000.00
The disparity in the above numbers with the bid tabulation is due to the contractor not including
the addendum price for the manipulation of the lime sub grade in the amount of $7,000 in the
total bid price. Also, as previously noted, the waterline portion of the contract has already been
constructed by Public Works. City staffhas notified the contractor and it is mutually agreed that
the waterline portion of the project will be omitted from the contract, reducing the contract price
to $94,420.
Budgeted funds include a $45,000 award from SETH for additional pedestrian amenities along
the "E" Street ROW in conjunction with the CDBG project. An additional contract will be
awarded at a later date for the linear connectivity amenity.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to D & W Contractors for the paving and drainage ofN. 7th
Street.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Approve an Ordinance to award the bid in the amount of $94,420 to D & W Contractors for the
paving and drainage of North 7th Street with the remaining budgeted funds to be used for linear
connectivity amenities in the "E" Street ROW.
2. Direct Staff to issue a notice to commence construction.
Approved for City Council Al!enda
riot /0 '{
Dat~ .
ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 3 oJ f)
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND D & W CONTRACTORS, INC.,
FOR PAVING AND EXTENSION OF NORTH 7th STREET; APPROPRIATING
$94,420.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN METTINGS LA W;PROVlDING 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, a copy of which
is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as set forth in this section. The City Manager
is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the
City of La Porte. The authority given to the City Manager to execute the contract or
agreement approved by this ordinance shall expire sixty (60) days from its passage and
approval. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to
affix the seal of the City to all such documents. City Council appropriates the sum not to
exceed $94,420.00 from the City of La Porte Grant Fund No. 032, to fund said contract.
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 is 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 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 lorL day of Sept' n1~007.
CITY OF LA PORTE
~ty~
By:
Alton E. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
JJ1~~~UC~
Martha A. Gillett, City Se retary
APPROVED:
M~T~
Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
BID #07023 NORTH 7TH STREET EXTENSION
TEXCOR
D&W CONSTRUCTION MAR-CON
DESCRIPTION CONTRACTORS SERVICES SERVICES, LLC
Base Bid $107,030.00 $131,337.01 $139,532.50
Total Base Bid $107,030.00 $131,337.01 $139,532.50
7/8
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Source of Funds: NA
Account Number: NA
Amount Budgeted: NA
Amount Requested: NA
Budg:et Item: NA
Agenda Date Requested: September to. 2007
Requested By: Wavne ~~ A A.
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Department: Planning:
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: X
Attachments:
Ordinance
P&Z Staff Report
Aerial Map
Sketch Plan
SUMMARY
On August 27, 2007, the City Council voted to continue the Public Hearing for #SCU07-007 in order to
gather more information about a proposed project to develop an office/warehouse facility on N. 8th Street.
At issue is the proposed height of the warehouses within the developed tract and the impact to the pending
residential development to the east of the subject tract. Subsequent to the meeting, Staff has learned that
the developer intends the warehouses to be 21 feet in height. While the General Commercial Zoning
District does not impose a height restriction, Council may consider a modification to the SCUP which
ensures that the developer complies with the proposed height of the buildings to lessen the impact on
adjacent residential development. A recap of the proposed development and SCUP follows:
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
8th 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 8th 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 8th 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 bv Council:
1. Continue the Public hearing.
2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use
Permit #SCU 07-007 for a 1.1478 acre tract ofland located in the 500 block of North 8th Street.
3. Consider an amendment to #SCU 07-007 to add "Buildings are to be no greater than 21 feet in
height as measured by standard practice by the City of La Porte."
Approved for City Council A2enda
rr!o?
\
Date
ORDINANCE NO. 1501- 2 ~
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- 25'
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 2ih 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 "0", 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- 1.. 5"
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 I 0#- day Of:2ep:L; 2007.
CITY R LA PORTE ~
By: ~L~)~
ALTON PORTER, Mayor
ATTEST:
By y11lraftl{~ ~ ~C
MAR HA GILLETT, City Secr~tary
f1
By:
CLARK ASKINS, Assistant City At
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#SCU07-007
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 19th
day of July, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Faim10nt 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 Pem1it 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 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 SecretwJ! 's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
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lerebygiven that. the
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Nay, .' La . Porte, Texas'lppeared Lisa Godfrey a duly authorized representative of The
fhe purpose of thl.s. ,
leari~gis to co~~id.er ~ayshore Sun a semi-weekly newspaper published and generally
SpeCial Conditional . '
Use' Permit Request Jistributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who
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Martha Gillett
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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 07-007. The applicant, Bayport Properties, Inc., seeks approval ofa
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 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 the site plan showing screening andlor 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 an attractive 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. 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.
c: John Joerns, Interim City Manager
Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
Planning and Zoning Commission
604 VI Fairmont Phvy · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020
EXHIBIT
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#SCU07-007
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 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 Conmlercial 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 vvi!! 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 forfurther h?formation.
EXHiBiT
THE STATE OF
Ti=Y4,<;
COUNTY OF
HARRIS
CITY OF
LA PORTE
820 S. 8th Street
Porte, Texas 77571
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~~ty O~1in~~ce~ort~f ;~~ 'Serving Th;tjIJJJI')::I;:~ Since 1947'
the provisions of the
Texas Local Govern-
ment Code, notice is
hereby given that the..
t~ Porte City Council ~Ity of La Porte
Will conduct a public... f H '
hearing at 6:00 P.M. "ounty 0 arns
on the 27th day of 't t f T
August, 2007, in the) a e 0 exas
Council Chambers' of
the City Hall, 604
::;,t L:ai~~~~~ T::~~; ~efore me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and
The. purpose of this ~ppeared Lisa Godfrey, a duly authorized representative of The
'leanng IS to conslder~' , .
Special Conditional ~ayshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published and generally
Use Permit Request 'I' "b d' th C'ty f L P rt H . C ty T d h
ftSCU07-007, which Istn ute In e loa 0 e, arns .oun , exas an w 0
1as been requested 'ft b' d I ~ ~~ t' bl" h d '
:or. the. property de- L er elng u y sworn, SWealj}-a e no Ice was pu IS e In
;cnbed as Lots 1-16, -he yshore Sun dated CD,
3Jock 101. Town of La ,
Jorte, Johnson Hunter I
,urvey, Abstract . 35,
_a Porte, Harris
~ounty, Texas. John
3ible: of Bayport Prop-
lrties, is seeking ap-
lroval of a Special
;ondilional Use Per- ,
nit for proposed of- .lsa Godfrey
Ice/warehouse facility
) be located in the
,00 block of North 8th ~?
llree!. As per City's !ill
:ode of Ordinances
larehousing is classi~"
ed as a, conditional
se i~f(j' ~t1 Com- ,( . ~
1.erciap,. .. Fl.I.n.g. dis- .lworn and subscnbed before me this ! ,-) day of
'lets. '.~~7 . Rt.Y \US-( ,2007,
A " regular ~
leeting of the "City , fJd~
'.ou nCi.1 will follol"l. t h. is ,"'..,....'
ublic heanng for .'.the ..... ~
urpose of acti,ng.,. ,
pon the public hear- ~ ,
Ig items and to con- iU.' otary Public
uct other matters per - ~
lining to the CounciL ~farris County Texas
L '
C it i zen s
ishing to address the.
ouncil pro or con (I.
Jring the Public' " . I ~
~aring will be re- fllly COmmiSSiOn Expnres /6 -C-O(}
Jlred to sign in be-
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 07-007
This permit is issued to:
John Bible, Bavport 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 (GCl
Use:
OfficelWarehouse facilitv
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.
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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.P., Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35,
La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Location:
500 Block of North 8th 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 8th 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.
Analvsis:
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 ofthat 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.
8th 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 comer 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
8th Street Business Park
SCU07-007
Page 3 of 4
Conclusion:
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.
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 La Porte.
. Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff
for surrounding areaslresidential properties and mitigate any sheet flow
or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction ofthe 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
ofthe owner/developer.
. The property must be platted.
8th 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.
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.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 10.2007
Requested By: Mayor Alton Porter
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
Department:
City Council
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
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Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Contract
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
La Porte City Council to consider appointing a City Manager and authorizing a contract between the City Manager
and the City of La Porte.
Action Required bv Council:
Approve Ordinance and contract appointing a City Manager.
Approved for City Council A!!enda
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Alton E. Porter, Mayor
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY
P.O. BOX 1218
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572-1218
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KNOX W. ASKINS
CLARK T. ASKINS
telephone 281.471.1886
telecopier 281.471.2047
knoxaskins@comcast.net
ctaskins@swbell.net
September 6, 2007
Hon. Mayor & city council
City of La Porte
city Hall
La Porte, Texas
Dear Mayor & Council:
I enclose with this letter, revised copy of the proposed ordinance
for Monday night's meeting, with the name of Ron Bottoms filled~,
on Sections 1 and 2, and with the effective date of October ~,
2007.
I also enclose draft of employment agreement between the city or La
Porte and Mr. Bottoms, which I have reviewed, and which I have
discussed with Mayor Porter for his approval, as I was not present
at the negotiations.
As required by the La Porte City Charter, this is an "at will"
employment agreement. It is cancelable by either party on 30 days
written notice. If the City of La Porte cancels without cause,
section 3 provides for four months aggregate salary, as severance
pay, plus accrued benefits. No severance pay will be payable to
the employee, if the employee resigns.
The annual salary is $135,000.00, and the car allowance is $500.00
per month. The employee is immediately credited with 120 hours of
vacation leave at time of employment. In addition to the amount of
employee group life insurance which City employees receive, the
employee would receive an additional life insurance policy for
$150,000.00. The employee moving allowance is $5,000.00.
The remaining provisions are standard clauses typical to this type
of agreement.
I have approved the agreement. Please bring this copy of the
agreement with you to the meeting on September 10, 2007.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call me or Mayor
Porter.
W. Askins
Attorney
of La Porte
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Enclosures
cc: Ms. Martha A. Gillett
Mr. Clark T. Askins
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-~
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, KAXING 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 appoints Ron Bottoms, as
the City Manager of the city of La Porte, effective October ~,
2007.
This appointment is made pursuant to the provisions of
section 3.01 of the City Charter of the city of La Porte.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the emplOYment agreement with Ron Bottoms as City Manager of the
City of La Porte, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Mayor 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 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 from and after
its passage and approval and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 10th day of September 2007.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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Mayor
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archa A. Gillett -)
City Secretary
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C. This agreement shall become effective commencing 2007.
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D. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained' !this agreement is held unconstitutional,
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreem.. 1, or portion thereot: shalt be deemed
severable, shall not be affected, and shall Temain in full I ree and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of La Porte, Texas: has caused this agreement to be signed
and executed in its behalfby its Mayor, Alton E. Porter, . d duly attested to by its City Secretary,
and the Employee has signed and executed this agree ~nt, both in duplicate, the day and year
first written above. I
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Martha A.. Gillett
City Seeretary
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CIlY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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Alton E. Porter, Mayor
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds: NA
Requested By:
Account Number: NA
Department:
Planninl!
Amount Budgeted: NA
Report: ~Resolution: _Ordinance:
Exhibits: Map- TS Erin Analysis
SUMMARY
City Council directed Staff to conduct a workshop to begin the process to analyze the issue of flooding in various
locations in La Porte. The intent of this workshop is to outline some existing data reference the recent flooding
events and to suggest some parameters that must be considered when forming both short and long term solutions.
Attached as an exhibit, is a map that depicts current information regarding flood damaged homes and structures
from Tropical Storm Erin. This information was compiled from reports by Harris County sources, City staff and
citizens. The Creekmont, Glen Meadows, Brookglen and Fairmont Park East subdivisions as well as the Lomax
area show definite patterns to the flooding that occurred. This will aid in efforts to focus on critical areas when
considering possible steps to be taken.
This workshop will center on Background Data, Design Standards and Street Flooding, the various causes of
flooding as occurred this past month, the flood damage that occurred in La Porte associated with the Watersheds,
and some possible short and long term actions. Short term measures include any steps that may be taken to
maximize the efficiency of the storm drainage systems within their design and longer term solutions will require a
multi-jurisdictional approach.
Important to any future action plan is a coordinated effort with Harris County Precinct 2, Harris County Flood
Control District and TXDOT. Any steps that may be taken within the City which have an impact upon the
receiving ditches belonging to another jurisdiction must have corresponding measures taken downstream so as to
avoid impacting another area.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Receive the report by Staff.
2. Advise and Direct Staff to continue to work towards short and long term actions to maximize the
efficiency and effectiveness of the storm drainage system with the City of La Porte.
Approved for City Council Al!enda
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o TROPICAL STORM (TS) ERIN WAS ON PAR WITH
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DATE THE CURRENT DESIGN/DETENTION
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200/0 (5-yr)
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o UNDER CURRENT DESIGN CRITERIA, DEVELOPMENTS ARE
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o IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STORM SEWERS (AND
DITCHES), STREETS ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO
CONVEY STORM WATER OVER THE 3-YEAR CAPACITY TO
DETENTION FACILITIES DESIGNED FOR THE 100-YEAR
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YEAR DESIGN, STREETS ARE DESIGNED TO AND WILL
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RESIDENCES AND STRUCTURES
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o CREEKMONT-43 STRUCTURES (ARMAND BAYOU WS)
o GLEN MEADOWS-31 STRUCTURES (ARMAND BAYOU WS)
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o FAIRMONT PARK WEST/CENTRAL-7 STRUCTURES (ARMAND
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o N. P STREET (LOMAX)-7 STRUCTURES (ARMAND BAYOU WS)
o 151 REPORTED STRUCTURES/HOMES FLOODED: ESTIMATED TO
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PORTE-TROPICAL STORM ERIN
(BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE)
o THE HIGHLIGHTED SUBDIVISIONS! AREAS
REPRESENT 750/0 OF THE 151 STRUCTURES
AND ARE IN THE ARMAND BAYOU
WATERSHED
o WE NEED YOUR REPORTS OF STRUCTURE
FLOODING
o BESIDES BEING IN THE ARMAND BAYOU
WATERSHED, THE DEVELOPMENT
APPROVALS FOR THESE SUBDIVISIONS
(EXCEPT FAIRMONT PARK EAST [EAST OF
DRIFTWOOD]) PREDATE CURRENT
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o LOT COVERAGE IS DEFINED AS ANY STRUCTURE
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o CALCULATIONS ARE BASED ON 2 FACTORS,
PERCENT UNDER ROOF (400/0) AND TOTAL
IMPERVIOUS COVER (550/0--Z0NING AND PICM)
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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. UP TO 900 S.F. OF
PATIO COVER AND UP TO 200 S.F. OF STORAGE
SHED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE CALCULATIONS
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ACTIONS
SHORT TERM
o BETWEEN JANUARY AND APRIL PUBLIC WORKS
COMPLETED AN ANNUAL VISUAL INSPECTION AND
CLEANING OF ALL STORM SEWER MANHOLES AND
INLETS
o THE STORM SEWER RUNNING ALONG FLEETWOOD
[FAIRMONT PARK EAST] WAS LAMPED (VISUALLY
INSPECTED) JULY 26, 2007 DURING ARE-INSPECTION
o PUBLIC WORKS CREWS ARE CURRENTLY INSPECTING
THE LATERAL LINES RUNNING FROM THE
PERPENDICULAR STREETS INTO FLEETWOOD
[FAIRMONT PARK EAST]
o PUBLIC WORKS IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A
PROGRAM SCHEDULE TO INSPECT STORM SEWER
SYSTEMS AREA-WIDE
ACTIONS SHORT TERM
o CURRENTLY INSPECTIONS ARE UNDERWAY TO
ENSURE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF STORM SEWER
SYSTEMS AND OUTFALL STRUCTURES
o ENGINEERING AND SURVEY CREWS WILL CROSS
CHECK ELEVATIONS WITH CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS TO CONFIRM GRADE DATA AND
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
o THE CITY IS CONDUCTING AN INVENTORY OF
CRITICAL AREA SYSTEMS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM
EFFICIENCY AND INLET CAPACITIES:
INLET EXTENSIONS
REPLACE MANHOLE COVERS WITH GRATES
CURB LINE GRATES
ACTIONS SHORT TERM
o EXAMINATION OF THE T-BOX BY THE DRIFTWOOD
DETENTION POND IN FAIRMONT PARK EAST FOR
POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OR MODIFICATION
o MORE SCRUTINY ON STREET CLOSING REQUESTS
FOR POTENTIAL USE AS DETENTION BASINS
o DETERMINE INTERCEDING HIGHPOINTS IN CURB
AND GUTTER .STREETS TO ANALYZE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR RELIEF PIPING
o CITY IS REVIEWING ACTIONS TO CLOSE FLOODED
STREETS AND PREVENT VEHICLE WAKES FROM
CAUSING HOME/STRUCTURE FLOODING
ACTIONS SHORT TERM
o REVIEW EXISTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEVELOPMENT LESS THAN 3
ACRES TO CONSIDER RETURNING TO
THE FORMER CRITERIA
o CONTINUE TO COORDINATE WITH
FEMA FOR SHORT TERM ASSISTANCE
ACTIONS
LONG TERM
o INTER-JURISDICTIONAL COORDINATION (LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY PRECINCT 2, HCFCD AND STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES)
o REVIEW OF ONGOING WATERSHED STUDIES (ARMAND BAYOU,
CLEAR CREEK, SAN JACINTO AND GALVESTON BAY AND SAN
JACINTO RIVER) WITH HCFCD TO COMBINE LOCAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS (LA PORTE) WITH IMPROVEMENTS SPONSORED
BY HCFCD
o REVIEW THE EFFECT OF EXISTING CONDITIONS IN ARMAND
BAYOU AND RELATED IMPACTS IN LA PORTE
o DETERMINE EFFECTS OF CURRENT DETENTION POND
CONSTRUCTION PLANS WITHIN THE ARMAND BAYOU WATERSHED
AND THE SCHEDULE FOR THE PLANNED +236 ACRE REGIONAL
DETENTION SYSTEM SOUTH OF FAIRMONT PARKWAY WITH HCFCD
o COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH FEMA
The Big Picture
Disaster
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· Dwelling & Occupancy Types
· Insurance & Income
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