Ordinance No. 2,83200228 -2
ORD I NANCE NO. 2832
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING EXPANDED BOOKMOBILE PRO-
GRAMS WITHIN BAYTOWN AND IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS IN THE COUNTY
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby
approves the contract providing for joint participation between the City
of Baytown and Harris County with regard to providing expanded bookmobile
programs within Baytown and in unincorporated areas in the County, and
authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Baytown to
execute and attest to said contract. A copy of said contract is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect from and after its
passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City
Council of the City of Baytown this 28th day of� February - ,
IAVETT 0. HUTTO, Mayo
ATTEST:
EIL EN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
SCOTT BOU DS, City Attorney
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E X H I B I T "A"
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A G R E E M E N T
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS ) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between HARRIS COUNTY,
a body corporate and politic under the laws of the state of Texas, here-
inafter called "County," and the CITY OF BAYTOWN, hereinafter called "City,"
a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Texas, acting herein
by and through its Mayor, thereunto duly authorized.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, said City and County in the interest of providing a tool
for continuing self- education, enlightenment, and enrichment have operated
separate free public libraries within the City limits of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, said City and County, pursuant to the provisions of the
Inter -Local Cooperation Act, Article 4413 (32c), Revised Civil Statutes of
the State of Texas, 1925, as amended, have determined that it would be in
the best interest of such City and such County and of the citizens and in-
habitants thereof, that joint participation with regard to library service
be initiated to provide improved library service to the citizens of Harris
County; NOW, THEREFORE, the City and County agree as follows:
City and County agree that subject to the provisions hereof,
henceforth the City will expand the bookmobile program to additiona€
centers within the City of Baytown and to citizens in unincorporated areas
in Harris County. This expansion will be geared to meet the library needs
of citizens, including but not limited to the aged and the economically
deprived. The City of Baytown will provide no fewer than twenty -five (25)
additional hours of service per week to neighborhoods and nursing homes.
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Institutions
Saint James House (home for the aged)
Harris County Nutrition Center
Chinquapin School (Harris County)
Centennial Square Housing for the Aged
Baytown Opportunity Center
J. D. Walker Community Center
Neichborhoods
L i n u s
Isla
McNair, Kings Colony
Morrell Park (Gresham St., Morrell St.)
Second at East Texas, Aron, East Wright, E. James at
Third Street
Stewart Heights (Hafer, Alva, Fort Worth Streets)
Britton Cravens
Central Heights
Thibodeaux Street
Busch Terrace
Village Apartments elderly
Dailey Street
Bergeron Park (Carolina Ave., Georgia Street)
Missouri / Oklahoma
Pine Street
It is expressly agreed and understood that a monthly report on this
city - county bookmobile will be submitted to the Commissioners Court of said
County and to the City of Baytown.
III.
It is further agreed that the citizens served in this bookmobile
program will have access to the full range of library materials provided in
free public library programs.
IV.
It is further agreed that the City, in its discretion, shall appoint
as many librarians, library aides, and drivers as are necessary to provide
expanded bookmobile services. Said program shall be under the complete
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supervision, management, control and direction of the City. The County
shall not have the right to direct or supervise the City or any of its
employees in the City's operation of the program. The County shall look
to the City for results only. The City employees are to be directly
responsible to the City and shall receive their salaries from the City.
V.
It is further agreed that the County participation in this library
program will be indicated with the words "Harris County" on both sides of
the bookmobile and also on the rear of the vehicle.
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The term of this agreement is for a period of one (1) year, from
March 1, 1980, to February 28, 1981, and the County agrees to pay to the
City the sum of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($17,000.00) DOLLARS for
said year that this agreement is in effect, said payment being based upon
the best estimate of the actual costs of personnel and vehicle maintenance
involved in providing this service. On the effective date of this agree-
ment, the City will bill the County for the above mentioned amount of
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($17,000.00) DOLLARS. Within thirty (30)
days after receipt of such billing, Harris County will pay the City the
amount thereof. However, notwithstanding anything herein contained to
the contrary, in no event will the County be obligated to pay the City
more than SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($17,000.00) DOLLARS for and in
consideration of the performance of this agreement by the City. It is
further expressly understood that the County has the maximum sum of
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($17,000.00) DOLLARS allocated to fully
discharge its obligation under this agreement and it is understood and
agreed that the total amount that the County shall be liable to pay the
City hereunder shall not, under any conditions, circumstances or inter-
pretations hereof, exceed the sum of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND NC /100
($17,000.00) DOLLARS.
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EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, this the
day of , 1980.
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, Ci y Clerk
City of Baytown, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM R. BRUYERE
Assistant County Attorney
Harris County, Texas
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City Attorney
City of Baytown, Texas
I hereby certify that funds are
available in the amount of
$17,000.00 to pay the obligation
of Harris County under the fore-
going agreement.
S. G. FULLERTON
County Auditor
Harris County, Texas
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L5 y:
JON LINDSAY, County Judge
Harris County, Texas
CITY OF BAYTOWN
B
EM TT HUTTO, Mayor
City of Baytown, Texas
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ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS
COUNTY AND CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR EXPANDED BOOKMOBILE PROGRAM
TO CENTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND CITIZENS IN UNIN-
CORPORATED AREAS IN HARRIS COUNTY
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
On this, the day of 1980, the
Commissioners Court of Harris County, being duly convened at a reg-
ular meeting of the Court, upon motion of Commissioner
seconded by Commissioner , duly put and carried,
It is ORDERED that County Judge Jon Lindsay be, and he
is hereby, authorized to execute an Agreement by and between Harris
County and the City of Baytown for providing an expanded bookmobile
program to centers within the City of Baytown and citizens in unin-
corporated areas in Harris County, for a period of twelve (12) months,
to commence March 1, 1980, upon the terms and conditions as provided
for in the Agreement being hereby referred to and under a part hereof
for all purposes as though fully set out herein.
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
I, ANITA RODEHEAVER, County Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of
Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order made
and entered by the Commissioners Court in regular session on the
day of , 1980, as it appears of record in
the Minutes of said Court, Volume 101, page
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the
day of , 1980.
ANITA RODEHEAVER, County Clerk and
Ex Officio Clerk of Commissioners
Court of Harris County, Texas
By
Deputy