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1973 12 13 CC Minutesr 5537 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 13, 1974 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, December 13, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Councilman Fred Bednarski, Jr.Councilman Charles Pool Councilman Mary E.Wilbanks Councilwoman Tom Gentry Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Assistant City Manager Absent: Henry Dittman Councilman Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by the Reverend Lester Campbell, Pastor of Central Assembly of God Church. Approve Minutes Councilman Pool moved to approve the minutes of the meeting Held November 20, 1973; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None City Manager's Report The program for providing transportation to the elderly has been in operation for one week. Approximately 72 people are on the eligibility list, with an average of two People per day taking advantage of the service. However, this number is increasing. The Administration has looked into the possibility of regulating the blowing of train whistles at crossings; however, the State places a duty upon railroads to blow their whistles at crossings. Several months ago, a grant was received from the Texas Traffic Safety Administration to establish a full -time traffic safety position for the City of Baytown. At that time, the planning and traffic functions of the City were combined into one department. Mayor of the activities of this department are now closely related to the work program that was proposed for traffic safety. For this reason, the possibility of making traffic safety one of the_ responsibili ties of the City's department of planning 6 fraffic was discussed with the State's field coordinator. The grant could be altered to financially support a portion of the cost of operating the department of planning and traffic. Council offered no objection to pursuing this proposal. Council concurred to meetin in a work session, Friday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m., to review the study of industrial districts which was compiled by the administration. Drainage Work - City crews are presently working on Goose Creek Drive, enlarging the inlets to storm sewers. Work is complete on the Inwood - Pamela Street ditch, with the exception of some cleanup. Crews have completed work on Kilgore Road, from.the flood control ditch, south from Ward Road to Cedar Bayou Road. City crews have started work on the widening of Ward Road at Highway 146. Waterlines to the newly annexed area is 998 complete; a recomaendation for final payment to the contractor should be made at the next council meeting. 5538 December 13, 1973 The contractor for the Tenth Street project is in the process of securing liens. Sports Complex - very little work has been accomplished since the last council meeting; the engineer has urged Wolfe Construction Company to complete the work. N. C. Foote swimming pool - the parking lot and sidewalks remain to the constructed. Sanitary Sewer Contracts - Contract #1 - West Main Plant should be completed within several weeks. Contract #2 - Lift stations - this contract has been slowed because of delays in delivery of equipment. Contract #3 - this contract is 92% complete. Contract #4 - 55% complete. Contract #5 - 36% complete. Work has been delayed by wet weather. Contract #6 - 29% complete. The Bay Villa lift station should be put into service soon. East District Infiltration Analysis the hydrographs and exhibits for the report is being prepared by the engineer. West District Infiltration Analysis - the metering stations have been installed, and flows and bypasses at the Lakewood Plant are being determined. Another letter will be written to the railroad companies indicating the work that needs to be done at certain crossings within the city. The legal department has not yet received the information requested form the Cable TV station in Baytown. Mrs. Grantham, the new manager of Baytown Telepromptor, has indicated that this information would be supplied before the next council meeting. The information requested was (1) type of programming available in Baytown (2) a map of the areas in which service is available (3) a list of Baytown customers, and (4) clarafication of Telepromptor's financial status. Councilman Cannon suggested that if this information has not been received by the next council meeting, that the city attorney begin steps to avoid Telepromptor's franchise. Museum Advisory Board Mr. Albert Fanestiel, representing the Museum Advisory Board, related the Board's desire to construct a museum adjacent to City Hall. Mr. Fanestiel presented a report on theBoard's activities during the past three and one -half years, and a brief sketch of the proposed building and location. The Board's recommendation is that Council consider the proposed site, and if approved, that appropriate steps be taken to bind future councils to that decision. Mayor Gentry requested the administration look into this matter, and whether or not a council may legally designate a future site for the museum. A report will be made by the administration at the next council meeting, in January. Sewer Extension - Baker & Decker Drive area-and newly annexed area Mr. Ivan Langford, consulting engineer, presented the detailed plans and specifications for extending sewer service to the -area of Baker and Decker Drive, and to the newly annexed area of theBaytown Sports Complex. Estimated cost for the project is $800,000; this may be financed from the 1970 Capital_ Improvement Program funds, and Mr. Lanham recommended approval and "authorization for bids: Councilman Bednarski moved to authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: Council members Pool Council offered no objection to Mr. Langford's request to receive alternate bids on vitrified clay and concrete pipe. December 13, 1973 Award Bid - Installation Waterlines in Stewart Heights Addition Two bids were received for the installation of waterlines in the Stewart Heights Addition: C.G. ROSS, INC.: $56,527.60 60 working days R. T. BISHIP, INC. $45,004.53 40 working days Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of R. T. Bishop, and that this be paid from 1965 Capital Improvements Program, Waterworks Systems Account. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommmendation;COuncilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1510 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINES IN STEWART HEIGHTS ADDITION AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CCTY FOR THE SUM OF FORTY -FIVE THOUSAND FOUR AND 531100 ($45,004.53) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Award Bid - Tractor Backhoe /Loader Combination 5539 Four bids were received for a tractorlbackhoe loader combination. Funds are in the current budget for this purchase. RYCO EQUIPMENT INC. $12,921.00 ALVIN EQUIPMENT CO: $16,650.00 JIM BALL, INC. $16,446.50 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER: $17,000.00 Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Hyco Equipment Company. Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, wilbanks, And Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1511 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HYCO EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR /BACXHOE LOADER COMBINATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY -ONE AND N01100 ($12,921.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid - One -Ton Tandem Roller Four bids were received for a one -ton tandem roller: GOLDTHWAITE'S: $1,869.00 HI -WAY EQUIPMENT CO. $2,165.00 R.B. EVERETT CO. $2,150.00 HERTZ EQUIPMENT CO: $1,808.46 Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Hertz Equipment Company. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motions Ayes. Council members Lnader, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1512 AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HERTZ EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE, ONE TON TANDEM ROLLER ANDSAVTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND461100 ($1,808.46) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. 5540 December 130 197: Award Bid - Corrugated Metal Pipe Three bids were received for the purchase of 790 -feet of corrugated galvanized metal pipe: ARMCO STEEL FABENCO, INC. WYATT DIVISION, U.S.I, $11,167.20 $14,167.00 $14,949.90 Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Armco Steel. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lnader, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 7 ORDINANCE NO. 1513 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ARMCO STEEL CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CORRUGATED GALVANIZED PIPE, BID NO. 7312 -13, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN DOLLARS AND ($11,167.20) 20/100 WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid - Visabars for Police De artment Informal bids were received for the purchase of 11 visabars for police cars. INDUSTRIAL FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY: $1,375.00 HOUSTON FIRE & SAFETY: $1,210.00 Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1514 Houston Fire & Safety. CouncilmanLander seconded the Wilbanks, and Cannon AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THEBID OF HOUSTON FIRE & SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN VISABARS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THEN AND no /100 ($1,210.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid - Purchase Police Vehicles Three bids were received for thepurchase of eight medium size vehicles to be used in the Police Department by detectives & supervisory personnel. LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE: $25,500.64 PAGE- DITTMAN $25,688.00 HUGH WOOD FORD $25,806.87 Since the unit price of the low bidder, Lumus Dodge, is very reasonable, Mr. Lanham recommended purchasing eleven vehicles instead of eight, Sor an extended price of $35,104.63. Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1515 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN PATROL VEHICLES, CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7311 -10, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOUR AND 631100 ($35,104.63) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. December 13, 1973 5541 Award Bid - Vehicles for Public Works Note: Lumus Dodge bid on an all or none basis. Mr. Lanham made the following recommendation: (1) The seven 112 -ton pickup trucks be awarded to low bidder, Hugh Wood Ford,$18,607.82 (2) The two 314 -ton pickup trudcg be awarded to low bidder, Jim Ball Int. $6,395.26 (3) The two five -yard cab D chasses trucks be awarded to low bidder, Hugh Wood Ford for $20,123.60. (4) The van truck was to be used to replace the old police ambulance, however,mr. Lanham recommended reapairing the old ambulance in order to give three or four years more service, and not awarding this bid. (5) The bid on the ten yard cab 6 chassis truck should not be awarded, but re -bid as a single unit and with a diesel engine. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council Members Lander, Bddnarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 'ORDINANCE NO. 1516 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING BIDS ON ELEVEN MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKS, LISTED IN CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7311 -7 AS FOLLOWS: ITEM NO. II, SEVEN ONE -HALF TON PICKUP TRUCKS FROM HUGH WOOD FORD, FOR A SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN AND 821100 ($18,607.82) DOLLARS, ITEM NO. III,TWO THREE - FOURTHS TON PICKUP TRUCKS FROM JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL FOR A SUM OF SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND 261100 ($6, 395.26) DOLLARS; ITEM NO. IV, TWO -FIVE YARD CAB 9 CHASSIS FROM HUGH WOOD FORD FOR A SUM OF TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -THREE AND 601100 ($10,123.60) DOLLARS; AND AUTHORIZINGCTRE TOTAL. PAYMENT BYaTHE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -SIX AND 681100 ($25,126.68) DOLLARS TO THE RESPECTIVE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Authorize Stop Sign - Olive Street at Dwinnel Street The Council Traffic Committee has recommended the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Olive Street and Dwinnel Street; Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1517 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF A STOP SIGN ON OLIVE STREET A DWINNEL STREET WITHIN THECITY OF RAYTOWN, PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE'VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Three bids were received for the purchase of various vehicles for public works: JIM BALL INT. HUGH WOOD FORD LUMUS DODGE (1) Van Truck -1 No Bid $ 3,819.21 $ 4,181.08 ***(2) 112 ton pickup -7 $20,456.80 $20,499.57 $20,948.34 (3) 314 ton pickup -2 _ _$ 6,395.26 $ 6,478.52 $ 6,493.16 (4) 5 yd. cab & chassis -2 $10,499.50 $10,123.60 $10,233.82 (5) 10 yd. cab 6 chassis -1 $12,983.60 $13,638.73 $12,635.45 '• Option: 6 cyl. standard transmission: $18,648.00 Item d2 Note: Lumus Dodge bid on an all or none basis. Mr. Lanham made the following recommendation: (1) The seven 112 -ton pickup trucks be awarded to low bidder, Hugh Wood Ford,$18,607.82 (2) The two 314 -ton pickup trudcg be awarded to low bidder, Jim Ball Int. $6,395.26 (3) The two five -yard cab D chasses trucks be awarded to low bidder, Hugh Wood Ford for $20,123.60. (4) The van truck was to be used to replace the old police ambulance, however,mr. Lanham recommended reapairing the old ambulance in order to give three or four years more service, and not awarding this bid. (5) The bid on the ten yard cab 6 chassis truck should not be awarded, but re -bid as a single unit and with a diesel engine. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council Members Lander, Bddnarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 'ORDINANCE NO. 1516 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING BIDS ON ELEVEN MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKS, LISTED IN CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7311 -7 AS FOLLOWS: ITEM NO. II, SEVEN ONE -HALF TON PICKUP TRUCKS FROM HUGH WOOD FORD, FOR A SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN AND 821100 ($18,607.82) DOLLARS, ITEM NO. III,TWO THREE - FOURTHS TON PICKUP TRUCKS FROM JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL FOR A SUM OF SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND 261100 ($6, 395.26) DOLLARS; ITEM NO. IV, TWO -FIVE YARD CAB 9 CHASSIS FROM HUGH WOOD FORD FOR A SUM OF TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -THREE AND 601100 ($10,123.60) DOLLARS; AND AUTHORIZINGCTRE TOTAL. PAYMENT BYaTHE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -SIX AND 681100 ($25,126.68) DOLLARS TO THE RESPECTIVE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Authorize Stop Sign - Olive Street at Dwinnel Street The Council Traffic Committee has recommended the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Olive Street and Dwinnel Street; Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1517 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF A STOP SIGN ON OLIVE STREET A DWINNEL STREET WITHIN THECITY OF RAYTOWN, PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE'VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 5542 December 13,_1973 Restrict Turning Movements - Wisconsin Street and Market Street The Council Traffic Committee has recommended that signs be placed to restrict right turns on Red for Wisconsin Street traffic entering Market Street near Louisiana; Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation; Councilmanwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1518 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RESTRICTING THE TURNING MOVEMENT OF RIGHT ON RED FOR WISCONSIN STREET TRAFFIC ENTERING MARKET STREET NEAR LOUISIANA IN THE CITY OF BATYOWN, PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR TIS PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board An appointment will be made at the next meeting to replace Mr. Vincent Canalas on the Parks & Recreation Advdsory Board. Authorize Final Payment - North Main Street Storm Sewer Construction of the North Main Street storm sewer has been completed; Mr. Lanham recommended final payment be authorized to B & B Utility Contractors in the amount of $5,821.40. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1519 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET STORM SEWER BY B & B UTILITY CONTRACTORS, FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT,ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE, AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID B & B UTILITY CONTRACTORS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF Request for Water Service Outside City Limits Mrs & Mrs. W. K. Dunn, of 5512 East Road, have requested City of Baytown water service. Mr. Lanham recommended council approve the request, as per the policy established by council requiring that the person requesting the service will pay for the installation of the service line and taps, plus pay a monthly water bill based on one and one -half times the rate that city residents pay. Councilman Cannon moved to grant the request; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Request of Police & Fire Departments for Pay Increase Councilman Pool moved to deny the request of the Police & Fire Departments for a pay increase; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Poo.I and Wilbanks Nays: Mayor Gentry and Councilman Cannon December 13, 1973 5543 Designate Representatives B Alternates to the Houston Galveston Area Council The Executive Director of the Houston Galveston Area Council has requested the city council appoint one of its members to serve as a representative to the general membership body and one representative to the executive committee; council is also requested to appoint an alternate to these positions. Councilman Pool moved to appoint Councilwoman Wilbanks to the general membership body, and Councilman Cannon to the executive committe, and Councilman Dittman as alternate. Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 458 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RE- APPOINTING COUNCILMAN ALLEN CANNON AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL AND APPOINTING COUNCILWOMAN MARY E. WILBANKS AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 1974 AND COUNCILMAN HENRY E. DITTMAN AS THE OFFICIAL ALTERNATE TO SERVE AS THE VOTING DELEGATE SHOULD EITHER COUNCILMAN ALLEN CANNON OR COUNCILWOMAN MARY E. WILBANKS BECOME INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN. Goals for Baytown Steering Committee - Financial Assistance The Goals for Baytown Steering Committee has requested each of the three govern- mental bodies that appointed it to donate $250 for operating expenses. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the request. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Accept Terms of Texas Highwag Commission Minute () der - Spur 330 The Texas Highway Commission has asked that council accept the provision of their Minute order No. 68225 in regard to Spur 330. The minute order provides that the city will furnish all required right of way (additional right of way is not needed, however) adjustment of utilities, construction of curb a gutter where none now exists, storm sewer, driveways and sidewalks as may be required. The Highway Department will provide grading, structures, and surfacing, at an estimated cost of $593,600. The cost to the city is estimated to be $82,100 for storm sewers, $12,900 for curb 6 gutter, and $2,000 for relocation of 200 feet of a 2 -inch waterline. Mr. Lanham recommended council approve the provisions of the minute order, and suggested that the storm sewer construction be paid from bond funds, and that property owners be assessed for curb 6 gutter; however, this decision will be made at a later date. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation, approving the provisions of the minute order; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, And Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1520 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF MINUTE ORDER NO. 68225 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 20, 1973, BY THE TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION, CONCERNING THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF SPUR 330; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Bid for Development of Polly Park One bid was received for the development of Polly Park, and was approximately $6,000 above the estimate. After reviewing the bid, the consulting engineer and Parks director has recosmended that the bid be rejected, and that plans be revised and readvertised in order to stay within the estimate; Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5744 D2c2mb&Y 13, 1973 Rescind Ordinance No. 1505, Award Bid for Playground Equipment for Pelly & Central Heights Park Ordinance No. 1505 was adopted at the last council meeting, awarding the bid ofor playground equipment for Pelly & Central Heights Parks. However, the caption of the ordinance contained an error, in that the amount appropriated for the purchase was only for one park. Proposed Ordinance No. 31213 -12 will rescind that ordinance, and appropriate $11,382.55 for the purchase of equipment for both parks. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1521 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1505, INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 1973, AND DECLARING SAID ORDINANCE TO HAVE NO FORCE AND EFFECT, AND AWARDING BIDS ON FORTY -FIVE ITEMS OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS FOLLOWS: EIGHTEEN ITEMS FROM GAME -TIME FOR A SUM OF SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY -FOUR AND 551100 ($6,544.55) DOLLARS; TWELVE ITEMS FROM STURDISTEEL COMPANY FOR A SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY -SEVEN AND 501100 ($487.50) DOLLARS; NINE ITEMS FROM MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR A SUM OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY -SEVEN AND N01100 ($3,887.00) DOLLARS; SIX ITEMS FROM PAUL E. ALLEN COMPANY, INC., FOR A SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 501100 ($463.50) DOLLARS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TOTAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY -?TWO AND 551100 ($11,382.55) DOLLARS TO RESPECTIVE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Grant Office Space in Police Administration Building to Harris County The District Clerk of Harris County has requested that the Baytown Police & Municipal Court Building be designated as a Harris County Courthouse annex for the purpose of recording the filing of felonies and county court misdemeanors. Under this system, an assistant district attorney is present in the intake section to work with police officers in filing criminal charges. Office space will be provided for the attorney, and this agreement may be terminated at any time by the City. Proposed Ordinance No. 31213 -13 will designate certain office space as a Harris County Courthouse Annex; Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski -, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1522 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING ROOMS 113 AND 114 OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING AS A HARRIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECORDING THE FILING OF FELONIES AND COUNTY COURT MISDEMEANORS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Abandon and accept dedication of Utility Easements - Corner of Hiway 146 & Defee St. Mr. W. L. Jones, Jr., owner of Lots 6 & 5, Danubina Acres, has requested the city abandon a 10 -foot utility easement which runs between these lots, and that it accept dedication of a 10 -foot easement along the rearof Lot 5, so that the adjoining property may be served with natural gas. The easement that Mr. Jones has requested thecity to abandon has never been utilized. Mr. Lanham recommend this request( be approved. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1523 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ABANDONING A TEN(10') FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT OUT OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF DANUBINA ACRES, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR SUCH ABANDONMENT, IF ANY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 1 December 13, 1973 Garth Road Project Mayor Gentry requested the Council indicate its desire to either have the contractor for Garth Road to proceed with the improvements, or to change the design of the project so as to include the raising of Garth Road bridge. Councilman Cannon moved to instruct the Administration to authorize the contractor to proceed with the project; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5545 Councilman Cannon moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nags: None ATTEST: c s d�JLa.) EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk r r APPROVED: /s /Tom Gentry TOM GENTRY, MAYOR