Ordinance No. 14,653ORDINANCE NO. 14,653
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR
THE DIAMOND GRINDING OF A PORTION OF JOHN MARTIN ROAD;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO1100
DOLLARS ($47,250.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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 City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to an interlocal agreement with Harris
County for the diamond grinding of a portion of John Martin Road. A copy of said agreement is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown authorizes payment to Harris
County in an amount not to exceed FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND
NO.'100 DOLLARS ($47,250.00) in accordance with the agreement authorized in Section 1 hereinabove.
Section 3: That the City Manager is hereby granted general authority to approve a decrease
or an increase in costs by FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) or less, provided
that the amount authorized in Section 2 hereof may not be increased by more than twenty-five percent
(25° o).
Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 28`h day of January, 2020.
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EXHIBIT "A"
JOINT PARTICIPATION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and
between Harris County ("County") and City of Baytown ("COB") pursuant to the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 791.001, et seq. County and COB may each be referred to
herein individually as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, it is of mutual benefit to both Parties to construct improvements to roadway
along John Martin Road from south of IH-10 to south of Hunt Road ("Project") as generally
illustrated in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS, both Parties desire to cooperate in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement to jointly accomplish the construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, both Parties agree that all funds used under this Agreement shall be from
current fiscal funds.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, and benefits
herein set forth, the Parties agree as follows:
TERMS
Section 1. Responsibilities of the Parties
A. COB's Responsibilities
(i) The COB will provide or cause to be provided, engineering services and related
support services necessary to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates ("PS&E")
for the construction of the Project.
(ii) The COB shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and jurisdictional
approvals for construction of the project.
(iii) The COB shall be responsible for all utility relocation efforts including pipelines.
(iv) Upon approval by the County of the PS&E, the COB will advertise for and receive
bids for construction of the Project from qualified bidders. A qualified bidder must
be registered with the Texas Secretary of State to transact business in Texas and
must be current on all state and local fees and taxes, including but not limited to,
Franchise Account Status with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in good
standing. The construction contract shall require the qualified bidder to follow all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
(v) Upon receipt of bids for the construction of the Project the COB shall provide an
invoice to the County for their cost share percentage for construction of the project
in accordance with Section 2 of this agreement.
(vii) Upon award of a contract for construction of the Project, the COB will manage and
inspect the day-to-day construction of the Project, including construction materials
testing ("CMT") in a manner similar to that of other County construction projects.
(viii) Upon completion of the construction of the Project, the COB shall:
(a) Provide a statement of final accounting to the County detailing all
construction costs incurred and identify amount(s) to be invoiced or
refunded to the County; and
(b) Assume full responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and repairs of the
Project.
B. County's Responsibilities
(i) Upon receipt of the bids and award recommendation from the COB for construction
of the Project, the County will remit payment to the COB for the County Funding
Share for construction of the Project in accordance with Section 2 of this agreement.
(ii) Upon completion of the construction of the Project, the County shall participate in
a final walk-through and inspection of the project.
Section 2. Funding of the Project
Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the following provisions
will apply to all payments made under this Agreement:
A. The County agrees to provide (50%) of the cost ("County Funding Share") necessary for
the Project and the COB agrees to provide (50%) of the construction cost necessary for the
construction of the Project as generally illustrated in Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
B. The County agrees to provide payment to the COB within thirty (30) business days of
receipt of the invoice.
C. The COB agrees that in the event it is unable to perform the Project at a cost that does not
exceed the total to be paid by each Party as set forth in Section 2.A. above, the COB will
provide notice of such event to the County. At that time, either Party may choose to
terminate this Agreement or the Parties may mutually agree in writing how the additional
funding of the Project will be paid.
Section 3. Term and Termination
A. This Agreement shall commence upon final execution by all the Parties (the "Effective
Date") and shall remain in full force and effect until the completion of construction of the
Project or the COB's receipt of all payments due from the County under this Agreement,
whichever occurs later ("Term").
B. This Agreement may be terminated by the COB before award of the construction contract
and at any time by mutual written consent of the Parties, or as otherwise provided under
this Agreement.
Section 4. Miscellaneous
A. Non -Assignability. The County and the COB bind themselves and their successors,
executors, administrators, and assigns to the other Party of this Agreement and to the
successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of such other Party, in respect to all
covenants of this Agreement. Neither the County nor the COB shall assign, sublet, or
transfer its interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.
B. Notice. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement ("Notice") shall be in
writing and shall be duly served when it shall have been (a) personally delivered to the
address below, (b) deposited, enclosed in a wrapper with the proper postage prepaid
thereon, and duly registered or certified, return receipt requested, in a United States Post
Office, addressed to County or the COB at the following addresses:
COB: City of Baytown
c/o Richard L. Davis
2401 Market Street
Baytown, TX 77520
Email: citymanager@baytown.org
Additional Contact:
Frank Simoneaux
Email: frank.simoneaux@baytown.org
County: Harris County Engineering Department
1001 Preston Avenue, 7ch Floor
Houston, Texas 77002-1893
Email: Agreementlnfo@hcpid.org
Any Notice given by mail hereunder is deemed given upon deposit in the United States
Mail and any Notice delivered in person shall be effective upon receipt.
Each Party shall have the right to change its respective address by giving at least fifteen
(15) days' written notice of such change to the other Party.
Other communications, except for Notices required under this Agreement, may be sent by
electronic means or in the same manner as Notices described herein.
C. Independent Parties. It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties that nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute or create a joint venture,
partnership, association or other affiliation or like relationship between the Parties, it being
specifically agreed that their relationship is and shall remain that of independent parties to
a contractual relationship as set forth in this Agreement. The County is an independent
contractor and neither it, nor its employees or agents shall be considered to be an employee,
agent, partner, or representative of the COB for any purpose. The COB is an independent
contract and neither it, nor its employees, officers, or agents shall be considered to be
employees, agents, partners or representatives of the County for any purposes. Neither
Party has the authority to bind the other Party.
D. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit
of the Parties and their legal successors and assigns. Neither Party is obligated or liable to
any party other than the Parties hereto for the performance of this Agreement. Nothing in
the Agreement is intended or shall be deemed or construed to create any additional rights
or remedies upon any third party. Further, nothing contained in the Agreement shall be
construed to or operate in any manner whatsoever to confer or create rights or remedies
upon any third party, increase the rights or remedies of any third party, or the duties or
responsibilities of the Parties with respect to any third party.
E. Waiver of Breach. No waiver or waivers of any breach or default (or any breaches or
defaults) by either Party hereto of any term, covenant, condition, or liability hereunder, or
the performance by either Party of any obligation hereunder, shall be deemed or construed
to be a waiver of subsequent breaches or defaults of any kind, under and circumstances.
F. No Personal Liability; No Waiver of Immunity.
(1) Nothing in the Agreement is construed as creating any personal liability on the
part of any officer, director, employee, or agent of any public body that may be
a Party to the Agreement, and the Parties expressly agree that the execution of
the Agreement does not create any personal liability on the part of any officer,
director, employee, or agent of the County or the COB.
(2) The Parties agree that no provision of this Agreement extends the County's or
the COB's liability beyond the liability provided in the Texas Constitution and
the laws of the State of Texas.
(3) Neither the execution of this Agreement nor any other conduct of either Party
relating to this Agreement shall be considered a waiver by either Party of any
right, defense, or immunity on behalf of itself, its employees or agents under
the Texas Constitution or the laws of the State of Texas.
G. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Texas and the forum for any action under or related to the Agreement is exclusively in a
state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in Texas. The exclusive venue for any
action under or related to the Agreement is in a state or federal court of competent
jurisdiction in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
H. No Binding Arbitration; Right to Jury. The Parties do not agree to binding arbitration,
nor do the Parties waive their respective right to a jury trial.
Contract Construction.
(1) This Agreement shall not be construed against or in favor of any Party hereto
based upon the fact that the Party did or did not author this Agreement.
(2) The headings in this Agreement are for convenience or reference only and shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of this Agreement.
(3) When terms are used in the singular or plural, the meaning shall apply to both.
(4) When either the male or female gender is used, the meaning shall apply to both.
J. Recitals. The recitals set forth in this Agreement are, by this reference, incorporated into
and deemed a part of this Agreement.
K. Entire Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between
the Parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. This
Agreement supersedes and replaces any prior agreement between the Parties pertaining to
the rights granted and the obligations assumed herein. This Agreement shall be subject to
change or modification only by a subsequent written modification approved and signed by
the governing bodies of each Party.
L. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any provision or part
of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person, entity, or circumstance shall
ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any
reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision or part of
this Agreement to other persons, entities, or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
M. Survival of Terms. Any provision of this Agreement that, by its plain meaning, is intended
to survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement shall survive such
expiration or earlier termination. If an ambiguity exists as to survival, the provision shall
be deemed to survive.
N. Multiple Counterparts/Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts. Each counterpart is deemed an original and all counterparts together
constitute one and the same instrument. In addition, each Party warrants that the
undersigned is a duly authorized representative with the power to execute the Agreement.
O. Warranty. By execution of this Agreement, the Parties warrant that the duties accorded to
the the Parties in this Agreement are within the Parties' respective powers and authority.
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HARRIS COUNTY CITY OF BAYTOWN
By:-
Lina Hidalgo
County Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CHRISTIAN D. MENEFEE
County Attorney
Philip Berzins
Assistant County Attorney
CAO File No.: 21 GEN0182
By: -
Richard L. Davis
City Manager
ATTEST
By:
Leticia Brysch, City Clerk
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ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
The Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, met in regular session at its regular
at the Harris County Administration Building in the City of Houston, Texas, on
with all members present except
A quorum was present. Among other business, the following was transacted:
ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
CONSTRUCT ROADWAY ALONG JOHN MARTIN ROAD FROM SOUTH OF IH-10
TO SOUTH OF HUNT ROAD AND ALL RELATED APPURTENANCES IN HARRIS
COUNTY PRECINCT 2
Commissioner introduced an order and moved that
Commissioners Court adopt the order. Commissioner seconded the
motion for adoption of the order. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the order,
prevailed by the following vote:
Yes No Abstain
Judge Lina Hidalgo 0 v u
Comm. Rodney Ellis 0 ❑ ❑
Comm. Adrian Garcia ❑ ❑ ❑
Comm. Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. ❑ ❑ 0
Comm. R. Jack Cagle ❑ 0 0
The County Judge thereupon announced that the motion had duly and lawfully carried
and that the order had been duly and lawfully adopted. The order thus adopted follows:
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
1. The Harris County Judge is authorized to execute on behalf of Harris County the attached
Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and City of Baytown to
construct roadway along John Martin Road from south of IH-10 to south of Hunt Road and
all related appurtenances in Harris County Precinct 2.
2. All Harris County officials and employees are authorized to do any and all things
necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this order.