1999 10 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 14,1999
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
October 14, 1999, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall
with the following in attendance:
Victor Almendarez Council Member
Calvin Mundinger Council Member
E. Frank Hinds, Jr. Council Member
Coleman Godwin Council Member
Scott Sheley Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Monte Mercer City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney
Eileen P. Hall City Clerk
Absent: David Byford Council Member
The meeting was opened with a quorum present. Three members of the
Cub Scouts were present and led the pledge of allegiance. Council Member
Godwin offered the invocation, after which the following business was conducted:
Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on
September 23, 1999
Council Member Hinds moved to approve the minutes. Council Member
Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Mundinger,
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Abstained: Council Member Almendarez
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Consider Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting held on
September 28, 1999
Council Member Godwin moved to approve the minutes. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Abstained:
Mayor's Comments
Council Member Almendarez
Mayor Alfaro proclaimed October Voter Awareness Month and urged all
registered citizens to vote on November 2, 1999.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 991014 -1, Supporting the Expansion of
the Port of Houston at Bayport to Increase Regional Prospects, Continue
Economic Growth, and Keep Houston at the Forefront of World Trade
The cities along the ship channel are being asked to express their support
of the Port of Houston Expansion. The port is vital to the economic stability of
this area and must be expanded to maintain its competitive position in the world
trade markets. Specifically, the port must expand its container handling ability or
lose business to other competing East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports. The
container business has been growing seven to ten percent a year. Barber's Cut
is filled and continuing to grow. The Port needs the terminal in order to retain
business and continue to grow.
Port Commissioner Jimmy Burke and Director of Public Affairs Rosie
Barrera spoke to Council in support of the expansion at Bayport and offered to
answer any questions Council might have.
Council Member Almendarez said that he was concerned about any
increase in traffic over the Fred Hartman Bridge since it has been declared a
hazardous route. He stated that traffic and noise greatly affect his district.
Ms. Barrera said that she monitored and participated in the Houston -
Galveston Area Council to ensure that this region received the transportation
funds for this region and that freight traffic needs are included. She noted that a
study conducted by the Transportation Center at Texas Southern in September
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1999 found that in order to get to State Highway 146, eighty -seven percent of the
trucks are using State Highway 225 and four percent are crossing Hartman
Bridge. In addition, a truck weighing station is being considered.
Mayor Alfaro pointed out that it would take $25 Million to complete Spur
330 and that since there would be more traffic from Bayport, Baytown would
need support from TxDOT to finish this project and place sound barriers in
Council Member Almendarez's district and on Garth Road. He stated that an
Environmental Impact Statement from the Corps of Engineers would be
necessary.
Ms. Barrera responded that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has
been requested and that the EIS would address every concern. Ms. Barrera
emphasized that the Port was very active in working with H -GAC and TxDOT to
acquire every bit of transportation money available for this area and would lobby
for improvements for the area. She said that forty -nine percent of the product
coming through the Port of Houston is staying in Houston. Information will be
furnished the City from several ongoing studies.
Commissioner Burke assured Council that the commissioners were
committed to working with the small cities particularly on traffic situations. He
said several cities had pointed out the need for grade separations that do not
exist now.
Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the resolution. Council Member
Godwin seconded the motion. Council Member Sheley commented that he
thought Council should address all bond issues for the betterment of Baytown.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1403
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE
PORT OF HOUSTON AT BAYPORT TO INCREASE REGIONAL
PROSPERITY, CONTINUE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND KEEP
HOUSTON AT THE FOREFRONT OF WORLD TRADE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Resolution No. 991014 -2, Authorizing the Submission
of an Application to the Houston - Galveston Area Council for a Grant to
Fund Three New Counselor Positions within the Police Department for a
Family Violence Program through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Presently, on -site intervention and counseling for such victims is provided
by Bay Area Women's Center. However, Police Department counselors
responding to the scene would provide intervention that is more effective for
victims. Counselors' duties will include legal advocacy, court accompaniment,
filing for protective orders, interface with the District Attorney, Police, and other
community services designed to break the cycle of family violence. As its in -kind
match, the City will provide office space, computers, etc. This is a 100 percent
grant for at least two years and may be extended to three.
Council Member Mundinger moved to adopt the resolution. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. Council Member Sheley asked if these
counselors were going to spend more time in court or working with victims. Chief
Shaffer said that the counselors probably will not testify since they will not be at
the scene until after the incident has occurred. Also, the counselors will refer
people to agencies for help and accompany victims to court if necessary. He
said that counselors will have degrees in psychology, and the department will
train every police officer in the department in family violence issues. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1404
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE
HOUSTON -GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR VICTIMS OF
CRIME ACT GRANT FUNDS; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATION; ASSURING PROPER USE AND
MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -1, Setting the Public Hearing on
Regulated Cable Rates and Equipment Submitted by Texas Cable Partners,
L.P., ( "TCP "), on FCC Forms 1240 "Updating Maximum Permitted Rates for
Regulated Cable Services" and Form 1205 "Determining Regulated
Equipment and Installation Costs" at 6:35 p.m. on October 28, 1999, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall
Rates to be charged by Texas Cable Partners, L.P. ( "TCP ") have been
under consideration since early 1999 with an original filing in March on which a
public hearing was held. However, an amendment was made to that filing;
necessitating another public hearing. A copy of the new rates (1999 Rate
Change Summary) is enclosed for your information. The revised hourly service
charge calculation and related installation rates have no change or a substantial
decrease. The rate adjustment for basic and expanded basic is largely due to an
increase in program license fees (the fees that Texas Cable Partners must pay
cable networks for the right to carry these popular services on their system).
Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member
Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 8715
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON FCC FORMS 1240 "UPDATING
MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES FOR REGULATED CABLE
SERVICES," AND 1205 "DETERMINING REGULATED
EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION COSTS" SUBMITTED BY
TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -2, Authorizing the First
Amendment to the Free Trade Zone Agreement with Exxon Corporation
Extending the Period of Time for the Hold Even Agreement
Council will consider this item at a future time.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -3, authorizes Release and Settlement
Agreement with both Lone Star Building, Ltd., and Pacer Development
Corporation ( "Claimants ") for repayment for certain expenditures made in
connection with San Jacinto Place Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, and
4 (MUDs)
The Claimants purportedly entered into agreements with the MUDs on or
about March 14, 1984, for the construction and purchase of utility facilities and, in
general, the development of each MUD. The City became obligated to reimburse
the Claimants for these expenditures upon its annexation of the MUDs on August
26, 1999. The Claimants originally made demand for a total of $305,032.67.
The proposed Release and Settlement Agreement settles all of Claimants claims
for $129,903.11.
Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance. Council
Member Mundinger seconded the motion. Council Member Almendarez
commented that the Legal Department did an excellent job on this. In response
to inquiry from Council, the City Manager said that there was approximately
$200,000 in liabilities still to be settled. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8716
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A RELEASE
AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR
BUILDING, LTD., AND PACER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S ASSUMPTION OF
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF SAN JACINTO PLACE MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, AND 4 UPON ANNEXATION;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY -NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THREE AND
111100 DOLLARS ($129,903.11); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -4, Approving Change Order
No. 3 for Tri- Cities Beach Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Contract C,
James Street Lift Station and Force Main
The change order is to Elliott Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$35,980.00. The change order includes removal and replacement of eight -inch
gravity sewer on Kilgore Road, replacement of broken eight -inch PVC sewer with
casing at a ditch, plugging existing gravity sewer at Harris County Flood Control
ditch, removal and replacement of 36 -inch storm sewer conflicting with the
proposed force main, changing casing material from PVC to steel under Flood
Control ditch, and installing a steel offset pipe to avoid existing utilities. This
work is necessary to repair the existing sewer lines, which were discovered to be
in a state of deterioration during installation of the force main.
The contract award amount was $593,117.00 and this change order along
with Change Order No. 2 represents a 5.53 percent cost growth. The contract's
original duration was ninety working days. Change Order 1 added three days
and this change order adds eleven days for a total amended contract duration of
104 working days. This contract is funded by 1998 Certificates of Obligation.
Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member
Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8717
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH
ELLIOTT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR THE TRI- CITIES BEACH
ROAD SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTSMAMES STREET
LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN (CONTRACT C);
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY
AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($35,980.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -5, Approving Change Order
No. 1 on Work Order No. 4 and Authorizing Final Payment for Work Order
No. 4 of the Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 1999 -2000
Change Order No. 1 on Work Order No. 4 adjusts final quantities in the
amount of $13,843.75 and authorizes final payment to PM Construction in the
amount of $12,117.38. The work on Cabaniss Avenue at Brownwood Drive and
Martin Luther King Street from Riggs to West Main had overruns for removing
existing slipliner and pipe- bursting six -inch and eight -inch pipe. The contract
award amount for Work Order No. 4 was $87,310.00 and the final contract
amount is $101,153.75 representing a 15.9 percent cost increase. The original
contract duration was 25 working days and the contractor completed the work in
nine working days. The work is funded by a Texas Water Development Board
Loan.
Council Member Hinds moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8718
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO
WORK ORDER NO. 4 WITH P.M. CONSTRUCTION AND
REHABILITATION, L.P., TO ADJUST THE FINAL UNIT BID
QUANTITIES FOR THE YEAR 1999 -2000 ANNUAL SEWER
REHABILITATION CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING FINAL
PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWELVE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 381100 DOLLARS ($12,117.38) TO
P.M. CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION, L.P., FOR SAID
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -6, Approving Change Order
No.4 to Angel Brother's Enterprises, Inc., for the Municipal Street
Rehabilitation —Phase II contract
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $14,261.40 is to adjust for an error
in material take -off for the additional black -base level -up required on Garth Road.
The original contract award amount was $913,312. The amended contract
amount including this change order is $1,002,370.40 or a 9.75 percent cost
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growth. The contract's original duration of 180 calendar days remains
unchanged. Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance.
Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8719
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 WITH
ANGEL BROTHER'S ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE
MUNICIPAL STREET REHABILITATION —PHASE II CONTRACT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY -ONE
AND 401100 DOLLARS ($14,261.40); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Parking Lot of the
Neighborhood Park at 1306 Garth Road and Authorizing Advertisement for
Bids
The scope of work includes 6,380 square yards of parking lot repair, tack
coat, 1 -112 inch asphalt overlay, striping, as well as eight marked spaces for
handicap parking. An add alternate will be included to increase the parking area
by one - third. The estimated total construction cost is $160,000. This will be
funded by CDBG and the construction duration is thirty working days. The total
budget on this project is $172,000. Of that budget, $27,000 has been set aside
for trails, leaving $145,000 available to expend for that parking lot. The $160,000
is over the budget, and hopefully, a good bid will cover as much of the parking as
possible.
Council Member Almendarez moved to approve the plans and
specifications and authorize advertisement for bids. Council Member Godwin
seconded the motion. Council requested that since the Little League only mows
during season, perhaps the administration could arrange for the Parks and
Recreation Department to do some of the maintenance in next year's budget.
The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Police Department
Pistol Range Sewer and Water Line along McLean Road and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids
The scope of work includes installation of 400 U. of six -inch sanitary
sewer line, 1000 I.f. of eight -inch sanitary sewer line, and five sanitary sewer
manholes. The work also includes 1200 I.f. of six -inch PVC water line, two fire
hydrants, and 60 I.f. auger and steel encasement of water line construction. The
estimated construction cost is $75,000. The work will be funded by Police
Department Seized Funds. The project duration is sixty working days. Plans
and specifications were approved by Commissioner's Court on October 12 due to
the need to dig under an Harris County roadway.
Council Member Godwin moved to approve the plans and specifications
and authorize advertisement for bids. Council Member Almendarez seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Thompson Road
Water and Sewer Contract and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
The scope of work includes installation of new twelve -inch PVC water and
twelve -inch PVC gravity sanitary sewer lines including valves, manholes, stub -
outs, plugs, and one fire hydrant on Thompson Road. The estimated
construction cost is $171,400 and will be funded by 1991 Bond Funds. The City
will cost -share this project; therefore, the cost to the City is $105,000 or 61.3
percent of the construction cost. The City's portion of the cost will be reimbursed
through connection fees. The construction duration is 75 working days.
Council Member Hinds moved to approve plans and specifications and
authorize advertisement for bids. Council Member Almendarez seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Item 14(a) was moved from the consent agenda and considered separately:
Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -7, Authorizes the Second Amendment and
Extension to the Lease Agreement for Office Space for Harris County
Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force
The ordinance authorizes the second amendment and extension in the
amount of $151,604.50 per year for a term of five years.
Council Member Almendarez asked if the $151,604.50 was for one year or
five years. The City Manager replied that the amount was $151,604.50 each
year. Chief Shaffer commented that the lease was for 15,000 square feet. The
City Manager said that this was for the Narcotics Task Force from program
funds.
Council Member Sheley moved to adopt the ordinance. Council Member
Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Byford, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8720
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
SECOND AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION TO LEASE WITH 1 -10
REALTY L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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Consent Agenda
Council considered the consent agenda items "b" through "j."
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -8, awards the annual sulfur
dioxide contract to Acetylene Oxygen Company (AOC) in the
amount of $39,000. Invitations to bid were mailed to two suppliers
and we received two bids. This contract is used for dechlorination
in the wastewater treatment plants. This contract may be renewed
for three additional one -year periods upon the City's approval of the
bidder's written notice thirty days prior to the expiration of the
contract. The renewal shall be for the same compensation set forth
in the Invitation to Bid with prices adjusted to reflect the Consumer
Price Index (Urban).
We recommend approval.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -9, authorizes the purchase of ten
full -size and seven mid -size police cars through Houston Galveston
Area Council (HGAC) in the amount of $338,537.80 for the Police
Department as replacement vehicles to be used by officers under
the Crime Control Prevention Program. The vehicles will be 2000
Chevrolet Impala Police Packages.
We recommend approval.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -10, authorizes the purchase of
one % -ton pickup in the amount of $21,733.04 and one ' /z-ton
pickup in the amount of $20,140.17 as replacement vehicles for the
Police and Engineering Departments, respectively, through
Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC).
We recommend approval.
e. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -11, authorizes the purchase of a
Vactor Truck and attachment for the Wastewater Division through
Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) in the amount of
$203,746.55. This equipment will be purchased through the Capital
Replacement Fund.
We recommend approval.
f. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -12, authorizes the purchase of
computer network upgrade for HIDTA from the Qualified
Information System Vendor (QISV) Catalog in the amount of
$62,445 to En Pointe Technologies. This technical service will
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upgrade computer network for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Administration's Novell projects. No City funds are involved.
We recommend approval.
g. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -13, authorizes sole source
payment for the annual software maintenance and support services
contract for the Police Department Records and Booking System
from Versaterm Systems in the amount of $15,900.
We recommend approval.
h. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -14, authorizes the purchase of
folding tables for the Community Center from Office Furniture of
Dallas, Inc., in the amount of $11,617.90. These tables will replace
tables in the Parks and Recreation Community Center.
We recommend approval.
Proposed Resolution No. 991014 -3, authorizes the City Manager to
accept additional appropriation for a federal grant from the Federal
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for a cooperative
agreement in conjunction with the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant Program (HIDTA). The additional
appropriation of $62,769 increases the grant from $531,847 to
$594,616. There are no City funds appropriated for this grant.
We recommend approval.
j. Proposed Ordinance No. 991014 -15, authorizes sale of property
Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 9, Middletown Addition, West Cleveland
Street, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, from Filiberto Hinojosa in
the amount of $7,500. Bids were advertised for the sale of this
property. Mr. Hinojosa was the only bidder.
We recommend approval.
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Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the consent agenda items
"b" through "j." Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8721
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ACETYLENE
OXYGEN COMPANY (AOC) FOR THE ANNUAL SULFUR
DIOXIDE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -NINE THOUSAND
AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($39,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8722
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THREE HUNDRED
THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY -SEVEN
AND 801100 DOLLARS ($338,537.80) TO HOUSTON -
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN
(10) FULL -SIZE AND SEVEN (7) MID -SIZE POLICE CARS;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8723
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FORTY -ONE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY -THREE AND 21/100
DOLLARS ($41,873.21) TO HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) % -TON
EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND ONE (1) FORD F150 SUPER CAB TRUCK
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ONE (1) FORD F150
SUPER CAB PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8724
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TWO HUNDRED
THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY -SIX AND 551100
DOLLARS ($203,746.55) TO HOUSTON -GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VACTOR TRUCK
AND VACTOR TRUCK ATTACHMENT; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8725
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SIXTY -TWO
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY -FIVE AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($62,445.00) TO EN POINTE TECHNOLOGIES FOR
THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER NETWORK UPGRADE FOR
THE HOUSTON HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA
(HIDTA); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8726
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM
OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($15,900.00) TO VERSATERM SYSTEMS AS THE
SOLE SOURCE FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VERSATERM LICENSES FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RECORDS AND BOOKING
SYSTEMS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8727
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF OFFICE FURNITURE
OF DALLAS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY (70)
FOLDING TABLES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEN
AND 901100 DOLLARS ($11,617.90); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1405
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL
FUNDING UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO THE HOUSTON HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8728
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF FILIBERTO
HINOJOSA IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($7,500.00) FOR THE SALE
OF LOTS 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK 9, MIDDLETOWN ADDITION,
WEST CLEVELAND STREET, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
For bid tabulations, see Attachments "A" and "B."
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 991014 -4, Casting the City of Baytown's
Ballot Nominating a Representative to the Board of Directors of the Harris
County Appraisal District (HCAD)
The City of Baytown, along with other cities in Harris County, except
Houston, nominate a representative for the HCAD Board of Directors and each
entity then must cast its ballot for the nominee of its choice. Bill Harry is currently
serving as the cities other than Houston representative. The proposed resolution
casts Baytown's ballot for Bill Harry's nomination.
Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the resolution casting the
City's ballot for Bill Harry. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1406
A RESOLUTION CASTING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S BALLOT
NOMINATING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
FOR THE YEAR 2000; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 991014 -5, Designating the City of
Baytown's Representative and Alternate to the General Assembly of the
Houston - Galveston Area Council for the Year 2000
Currently, Council Member Hinds is the representative and Mayor Alfaro
serves as his alternate. Council Member Mundinger moved to designate E.
Frank Hinds, Jr., as the City's representative to the General Assembly of the
Houston - Galveston Area Council for the year 2000 and Pete C. Alfaro as his
alternate. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1407
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING E. FRANK HINDS, JR., AS
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR
2000 AND PETE C. ALFARO AS ALTERNATE SHOULD E.
FRANK HINDS, JR., BECOME INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Confirmation of Mayor's Appointments to the Parks and
Recreation Board.
Council Member Sheley moved to confirm Mayor Alfaro's appointments of
Wayne Gray and Douglas P. Shipley to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Mundinger
Hinds, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
Mike Lester Introduced
Mike Lester was introduced as the new Health Director.
Mosquito Control
The city is divided into six zones, and two zones are sprayed every day.
The entire city is covered in three days. The Health Department sprays with
Malathion and BioMist.
2020 Meetings
There are four meetings scheduled in the four quadrants of the city.
Leadership Interviews
The interviews will be scheduled with Council.
Horace Mann School Crossing
A sidewalk will be installed on Alexander Drive to Republic Street, and the
School District will furnish a crossing guard so the children will be safe there.
Recruiting
Human Resources has had a positive response to recent recruiting efforts.
Calpine Cogeneration Plant at Bayer
This is a $330 Million project, which should be very beneficial to Baytown.
Minutes of the Regular Session — October 14, 1999
Adjourn
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As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was
adjourned.
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTRACT
BID #: 009 -00
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15,1999 2:00 P.M.
LAST YEAR'S BID:
NO.
QTY.
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
AOC - ACETYLENE OXYGEN C
DXI INDUSTRIES, INC.
DXIINDUSTRIES, INC.
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
1
100
tons
Sulfur Dioxide Contract, per one-
390.00 39,000.00
398.40 39,800.00
418.00 - 6.70%
ton cylinder
SUPPLY POINT:
HARLINGEN, TEXAS
HOUSTON,TX
DELIVERY:
3 DAYS ARO
3 DAYS ARO
Mailed 2 bids and received 2 bids.
Sulfur price per ton is a 6.70% decrease this year compared to last year's contract.
The market fluctuates where sulfur is concerned. Sulfur is a by- product of copper and the price of copper influences the price of sulfur.
Quantities have been increased due to the treatment plants accepting more sewer water.
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Attachment "B"
CITY OF BAYTOWN
TABULATION
TITLE: COMMUNITY TABLES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER
BID #: 0010 -01
DATE: OCTOBER 5,1999 2:00 P.M.
NO.
TY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
MATHERNES, INC.
OFFICE FURNITURE OF DALLAS
TEXAS FURNITURE SOURCE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
I EXT. PRICE
1
70
each
Community Tables
184.41 12,908.70
165.97 11,617.90
166.35 11,644.50
GRAND TOTAL: 12,908.70
LOCATION. BAYTOWN, TEXAS
DELIVERY.- 30 DAYS ARO
Mailed 6 bids and received 3 bids.
11,617.90
IRVING, TEXAS
3045 DAYS ARO
11,644.50
CARROLLTON, TEXAS
6 WEEKS ARO
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