Ordinance No. 1,122ORDINANCE NO. 1122
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH OTIS GRAHAM, REALTOR, FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR USE IN
ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY INCIDENT TO CONSTRUCTION OF
PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE 1970 BOND PROGRAM
CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS, RATES AND FEES SET OUT IN THE
PROPOSAL OF OTIS GRAHAM, REALTOR, DATED JULY 27, 1971;
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY
CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND FOR THE AMOUNTS AND RATES
SET OUT IN SAID PROPOSAL AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Electors of the City of Baytown have au-
thorized the City Council of the City of Baytown to issue bonds of
the City in the amount of THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN
THOUSAND and N0/100 ($3,715,000.00) dollars for the purpose of
constructing permanent street improvements for the city; and
WHEREAS, incident to the construction of permanent street
improvements, it will be necessary to establish values, acquire
and establish assessment potentials of certain parcels of land in
the proposed rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated July 27, 1971 Otis Graham, Realtor,
of Baytown, Texas, has submitted a proposed schedule of compensation
for his appraisal services for use in right-of-way acquisitions.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas, hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk of
the City of Baytown to enter into a contract with Otis Graham,
Realtor, for appraisal services concerning right-of-way acquisitions
incident to the construction of permanent street improvement in
the 1970 Bond Program, consistent with the terms, rates and fees
contained in the proposal of Otis Graham, Realtor, in his letter
of July 27, 1971 and authorizing the contracting of indebtedness
in the amounts and at the rates set out in said letter of proposal.
Section 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect from
and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, on the 7th day
of September , 1971.
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C. GLEN WALKER, Maybr
ATTEST:
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EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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POST OFFICE BOX 431 BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520
July 27, 1971
Mr. D. R. Voelkel
City Manager
City of Baytown
P. O. Box 424
Baytown, Texas 77520
Dear Mr. Voelkel:
TELEPHONE (713)427-4711
NIGHT (713)422-2327
Re: Request for proposal concerning
appraisal work under the bond
program
With regard to your request that the undersigned submit a proposal con-
cerning appraisal work in connection with street improvements under the
City's bond program, the following is submitted: The undersigned is
qualified by training and experience in preparing and furnishing to poli-
tical subdivisions appraisal reports for use in right--of-way acquisition.
The undersigned has represented both the political subdivision and the
property owner in right--of-way acquisitions, involving the City of Baytown,
Chambers County, Houston bighting & Power Company et al (see attached list) .
The undersigned proposed to provide appraisal services for the City in the
following particulars:
1. Compensation to be paid for right-of-way acquisition.
a. Baker Road (Bayway Drive to Decker Drive) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $3,500.00
b. Baker Road (Garth Road to Main Street) .
Services to include appraising and establishing the assess-
ment potential of each parcel. Maximum fee: $500.00
APPRAISALS INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL - ACREAGE SALES
Mr. D. R. Voelkei
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July 2 7, 19 71
c. Texas Avenue (Thomas Circle to Spur 201) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $750.00
d. Bayway Drive (Decker Drive to Crow Road) .
Services to include appraising and establishing the assess-
ment potential of each parcel. Maximum fee: $1,000.00
e. Garth Road (Park Street to Baker Road) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $3,000.00
f. James Street (Highway 146 to Decker Drive) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $2,500.00
g. Massey -Tompkins (North Main to Barkaloo Road, together
with one parcel at McKinney Road.
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $4,500.00
h. Commerce Street (North Main Street to South Main Street) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $2,500.00
i. Garth Road (Decker Drive to Lee Drive) .
Services to include appraising, acquisition of right-of-way
and establishing the assessment potential of each parcel.
Maximum fee: $1,500.00
2. Hourly Rates (included in maximum fees). The undersigned will
furnish to the City his written supported appraisals with regard to
the above street improvement programs, at fees not to exceed the
maximum amounts set forth above. At arriving at the maximum fees,
the following rates will be followed:
Mr. D. R. Voelkel
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July 27, 1971
a. A rate of $110.00 per full eight (8) hour day, including trans-
portation in Harris County and Chambers County. Transportation
outside the above mentioned counties would be reimbursed on
the basis of $0.10 per mile.
b. A rate of $15.00 per hour, with a one (1) hour minimum, would
be charged for services rendered in less than eight (8) hour incre-
ments.
3. Hourly Rates for Court Appearances (not included in maximum fees) .
a. A rate of $15.00 per hour will be applicable in preparation
for and conferences with attorneys for the City prior to condemna-
tion hearings or trials.
b. For appearances at commissioner's hearings or in court, as
well as for depositions, the appraiser shall be paid at the rate
of $30.00 per hour. Such rate of payment shall include all
expenses incurred in rendering such services.
4. Completion of work. The appraiser agrees to begin work imme-
diately after being notified by the City that he has been retained,
and agrees to complete the appraisals fully and furnish the City
with appropriate copies thereof within sixty (60) days after being
notified to begin work under each street acquisition program.
5. The City will be responsible for making available to the appraiser
parcel numbers, strip maps, legal descriptions, names of record
title owners, lien holders, and all necessary legal work for par-
tial or whole takings upon which an appraisal is desired in con-
nection with the above acquisition projects.
6. Changes in program; additional work. If changes or revisions
are made in the plans with regard to the above mentioned street
improvement programs, or additional requirements. on the part
of the appraiser are imposed in performing services for the City,
it is agreed that additional compensation shall be paid for all
such additional work required, such additional compensation to
be based upon the rates for services of a similar nature herein
specified.
Mr. D. R. Voelkel
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July 27, 1971
7. Independent Appraiser. It is agreed and understood that the
appraiser, in the performance of his services pursuant to his
employment, shall act in an independent capacity and not as
an employee or agent of the City.
S. Standards of work. The appraiser will agree to perform his work
in a professional manner and to meet standards accepted by the
industry.
9. Confidential Reports. The appraiser will covenant and agree that
all information contained in his appraisal reports, and all parts
thereof, are to be treated as privileged communications. The
appraiser shall take all necessary steps to insure that neither
he nor any person who may assist him in the preparation of his
reports shall divulge any information concerning such reports
except to duly authorized representatives of the City, except
upon the written consent of the City, or upon a proper order of
a court of competent jurisdiction.
10. Additional acquisition programs. Should the City desire, the
undersigned will agree to perform services with regard to other
acquisitions, such as water lines, sewer lines, etc. , upon
compensation to be determined according to this proposal.
11. Execution of Agreement. The undersigned would be ready and
willing to immediately enter into a written agreement with the
City concerning his employment in accordance with this proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
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Otis Graham
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POST OFFICE BOX 431 •
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BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77524
APPRAISl=R QUALIFICATIONS
Past President of the Bay Area Board of Realtors
Director of the Texas Association of Realtors
Member National Association of Real Estate Boards
Member Texas Association of Realtors
Member Texas Property Exchangors
Member Bay Area Board of Realtors
Member Dallas Property Exchange
Member National Institute of Real Estate Boards
Member Texas Society of Farm and Land Brokers
Member Houston Property Exchange
Member National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers
Attended Appraisal Institutes
Appraisal Clients include the following:
Probate Courts
Attorneys
District Court
Property Owners
Banks
Trust Departments
Savings & Loan Associations
Insurance Companies
City of Baytown, Texas
County of Chambers,'Texas
Industries
TELEPHONE (713)422-4711
NIGHT (710422-2327
Own and operate Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal Business.
Texas Brokers License No. 024880
APPRAISALS INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL . ACREAGE SALES