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1972 05 17 CC Minutes, Special5230 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF BAYTOWN May 17, 1972 The City Council of theCity of Baytown met in special session on Wednesday, May 17, 1972, at 600 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Jody Lander Tom Gentry Charles Pool Jim McWilliams C. 0. Walker Allen Cannon Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem J. B. LeFevre Acting City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Administrative Assistant Absent: C. Glen Walker Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Allen Cannon called the meeting to order for the purpose of discussion of Brownwood perimeter roads; Two hundred thousand dollars was voted in the 1970 Capital Improvements Bond Issue for construction of roadways; Mr. Johnny Busch and Mr. Jim Hutchinson, consulting Engineers for the City, presented three plans for the roadways: Plan I- Perimeter roads would be raised to seven feet, a width of twenty feet and a shoulder width of five feet. The internal drainage would be redirected at two points for run -off through the levee. Pumps are not included at this time because of lack of funds. The new cost estimate for this project is over $300*000. Plan II- The same roadway structure would be built & driveways filled, but the drainage would not be redirected; water would run through the levee at approximately the same points it presently runs through. The cost estimate is some $20,000 less, or $280,000. Plan III The roadway would be built along, or just off the bayshore, at a width of ten feet and height of seven feet. This would help prevent flooding from wind - blown tides. The road would not be an access road for home owners, and would probably be open only once a year. This road would be cheaper and quicker to build; pumps, when installed, would cost less at this location. A permit will have to be secured from the Corps of Engineers and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, and will take a minimum of 30 days. A question and answer period followed with the Brownwood residents concerning the proposed improvements. Also, because of the continued high tide flooding of certain roadways, it was proposed that the sections presently below three feet mean sea level be raised but the council was reluctant to make any decision on this proposal without some estimate of cost. Mr. Morton, Director of Public Works, was directed to prepare cost estimates for presentation to the Council prior to the next regular meeting on May 23. Dr. W. 0. Finch, City Health Officer, presented results of bacteria tests made at several locations in Brownwood, and concluded the pumps must be installed to prevent contamination. Also discussed in relation to this was the breaking and seepage of sewer lines during floods. Counai_l:.found Plan III to be interesting, and one to be pursued. Mr. Busch will apply for the permit as soon as possible. Mr. Richardson was directed to pursue all legal aspects of building the roadway off the shore, and if possible present his conclusions at the next meeting May 23. 6ZZ Special meting, May 17, 1972 5231 Award Bids - -- Fountain, Foundation Slab & various sidewalks Cardinal Construction Company $43,331.00 35 working days Frank & Son $34,766.00 90 working days James J. Stipe Cement Company $16,717.92 50 working days Mr. LeFevre recommended accepting the low bid of James J. Stipe. Although -Mr. Stipe did not enclose a bid bond with his bid, he has since provided one; Mr. Richardson feels there will be no legal problem with accepting the bid. The portion of the bid ralating to the fountain is approximately $500 over the appropriations allowed for this project, and Mr. LeFevre requested the amount be transferred from Council Contingency Fund. Councilman Gentry moved to accept the bid of Mr. Stipe, and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution transferring the $500. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, and Walker Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None ' The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1222,. L' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JAMES J. STIPE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUNTAIN, FOUNDATION SLAB FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING, AND VARIOUS SIDEWALKS AS PART OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 92/100 ($16,717.92) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Repair & Renovation of Roseland Pool Cardinal Construction Company Gene Hazelwood $45,887.00 55 working days $40,657.00 40 working days Mr. LeFevre recommended accepting the low bid of Gene Hazelwood. Mr. Hutchinson explained this was the second time bids had been taken, and that several modifications in the specifications had been made to keep within monies available. Councilman McWilliams moved to accept the bid of Hazelwood; Councilman Walker secon ded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, and Walker Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1223 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GENE B. HAZELWOOD FOR THE RENOVATION OF ROSELAND POOL AS PART OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FORTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN AND N01100 ($40,657.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Park Shelters & Miscellaneous Equipment Mr. LeFevre recommended re- advertising this project as only one bid was received, and he did not feel it competitive. Parks & Recreation Maintenance & Storage Building James J. Stipe $15,959.00 90 working days Riggs Construction Company $14,500.00 45 working days Frank & Son $14,683.00 45 working days Mr. LeFevre recommended accepting the low bid of Riggs Construction Company. Council Councilman Lander moved to award the bid as recommended and Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None M 5232 Special meeting, May 17, 1972 The ordinance awarding bid for storage building follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1224 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEKAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF RIGGS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE ERECTION OF A PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING, JOB NO. 72-523, AS PART OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 45/100 ($14,500.45) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. _Adjourn Councilman McWilliams moved to adjourns Councilman Gentry seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPROVED! _ C4� �V'4' I C. Glen Walker, Mayor ATTEST� n 4;r.✓ e, Belinda Bingham, Deputy Cit -Clerk I 1 ZZZ