1975 09 25 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
September 25, 1975
The City Council of the City of Baytown Inet in regular session, Thursday,
September 25, 1975, at 6:30 P. M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall.
The following members were in attendance:
Jody Lander Councilman
Fred Bednarski,Jr Councilman
Charles Pool Councilman
Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman
Emmett 0. Hutto Councilman
Tom Gentry
Fritz Lanham
Neel Richardson
Edna Oliver
Dan Savage
Absent: Tom Walmsley
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Councilman
oyuc
Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by
Mrs. Edna Oliver.
Consider Minutes - Special Meeting on September8; Regular Meeting on September 11.
Regarding the minutes of the meeting held September 11, Mayor Gentry corrected
the vote on the motion to settle Cause No. 920114, Charles J. Webber vs. City of Baytown,
to reflect his vote as "Nay." Councilman Hutto moved to approve the minutes as
corrected of the meetings held September 8 and September 11, and to rafity the actions
taken at those meetings. Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Node
Open Bids on $2- 000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
Bids on the sale of $2,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds to finance projects
approved in the 1975 Capital Improvement Program have been received. Mr. Tom Masterson
the city's fiscal advisor, pointed out that there was a requirement included on the
bid form that the highest coupon rate bid may not exceed the lowest coupon rate bid
by more than 1 %. This is to avoid having most of the debt service in the early years.
Mr. Masterson was then directed to open the bids.
First National Bank - Dallas
Bonds Maturing:
1979 -1980
6
%
1981 -1987
5 3/4
%
1988 -1990
6
%
°
1991 only
6 1/4
%
1992 only
6.4
%
1993 -1995
6 1/2
%
Effective
Total Interest Charge:
$1,536,783.56
Less Cash Premium:
35.02
Net Interest Cost:
$1,536.748.54
Cullen Center Bank & Trust Company & Associates
Bonds Maturing: 1979 -1988 5.7
1989 -1991 6 3/4
1992 only 6.4
1993 only 6 1/2
1994 only 6.6
1995 only 6.7
Total Interest Charge: $1,546,183.33
No Cash Premium -0-
Net Interest Cost: $1,546,183.33
%
%
%
%
%
Interest Rate: 6.2049
Effective Interest Rate: 6.2430
.l7V d
September 25, 1975
Republic National Bank - Dallas
Bonds Maturing: 1978 -1987
1988 -1989
1990 -1991
1992 only
1993 only
1994 -1995
Total Interest Cost: $1,555.983.33
No Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost: $1,555,983.33
First Citv National Bank of Houston
5.7 %
6 %
6.3 %
6.45 %
6.6 %
6.7 %
Effective Interest Rate: 6.2825
Bonds Maturing:
1979 -1982
6 3/4
%
1983 only
6.6
%
1984 -1991
6 1/4
%
1992 only
6.4
%
1993 only
6.3
%
1994 -1995
5 3/4
%
Effective Interest Rate: 6.1921
Total Interest Cost:
$1,533.599.96
No Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost:
$1,533,599.96
Underwood, Neuhaus & Co
Bonds Maturing: 1979 -1983
1984 -1990
1991 only
1992 only
1993 -1994
1995 only
Total Interest Cost: $1,532,400.02
No Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost: $1,532,400.02
Texas Commerce Bank
Bonds Maturing: 1979 -92
1993 only
1994 -1995
Total Interest Cost: $1,449,850.79
No Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost: $1,449,850.79
Merrill, Lynch, Peirce, Fenner, Inc.
Bonds Maturing: 1979 -1985
1986 -1987
1988 -1990
1991 -1993
1994 only
1995 only
Total Interest Cost: $1,564,833.34
No Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost: $1,564,833.34
6 1/2 %
6 %
6.2 %
6.4 %
6.6 %
5 1/2 %
Effective Interest Rate: 6.1873
( *Bid does not meet specifications)
5 3/4 %
5.95 %
6 %
Effective Interest Rate: 5.8540
6 3/4 %
5 3/4 %
6 %
6 1/2 %
6 3/4 %
5 3/4 %
Effective Interest Rate: 6.3183
In view of the fact that Texas Commerce Bank's interest coupons did not
exceed 6 %, Mr. Masterson recommended awarding the bid to Texas Commerce Bank, and
Mr. Lanham concurred.
September 25, 1975
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS
CITY OF BAYTOWN
The City Council of the City of Baytown Texas, convened in regular
meeting, open to the public, on the 25th day of September. 1975, at the City Hall,
and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the City
Council and the City Clerk of the City, to -wit:
Tom Gentry
Mayor
Charles Pool
Councilman
Emmett 0. Hutto
Councilman
Fred Bednarski
Councilman
Tom Walmsley
Councilman
Jody Lander
Councilman
Mary E. Wilbanks
Councilwoman
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees:
Councilman Tom Walmsley ,
thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was
transacted at said meeting: a written ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975; APPROPRIATING
$2,000,000 OF PROCEEDS OF SALE THEREOF FOR VARIOUS
PROJECTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO
(the "Ordinance ") was duly introduced for the consideration of the City Council and
reviewed in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Ordinance be
passed, and, after due discussion, the motion, carrying with it the passage of the
Ordinance, prevailed and carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members of the City Council shown
present above voted "Aye."
NOES: None.
The Mayor thereupon announced that the Ordinance had been duly and lawfully adopted.
The Ordinance thus adopted follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1873
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 1975; APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 OF PROCEEDS OF SALE
THEREOF FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING THERETO.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS
CITY OF BAYTOWN Q
WHEREAS, the bonds hereinafter authorized were duly and favorably
voted at an election held in the City of Baytown, Texas, (the "City "), on the
27th day of May, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now deems it advisable to issue, sell,
and deliver $2,000,000 bonds for the purposes shown in the followin schedule
as a portion of the first installment of $11,545,000 bonds voted at said election:
AMOUNT
BEING
ISSUED
UNISSUED
BALANCE
$ 35,000
$ 2,265,000
AMOUNT
650,000
AMOUNT
HERETOFORE
PURPOSE
AUTHORIZED
ISSUED
Streets
$ 2,300,000
-0-
Traffic Signal
650,000
-0-
Drainage
2,350,000
-0-
Waterworks Sys.
850,000
-0-
San. Sew. Sys.
3,000,000
-0-
Park
1,300,000
-0-
Library Bldg
1,095,000
11,545,000
-0-
-0-
AMOUNT
BEING
ISSUED
UNISSUED
BALANCE
$ 35,000
$ 2,265,000
-0-
650,000
1,090,000
1,260,000
635,000
215,000
100,000
2,900,000
100,000
1,200,000
40,000
1,055,000
2,000,000
9,545,000
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the remaining $9,545,000
authorized bonds may be issued, sold, and delivered at a later date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has caused a notice of sale of such
bonds to be published in the TEXAS BOND REPORTER which is a publication carrying
municipal bond notices and devoted primarily to financial news and in the BAYTOWN
SUN which is the official newspaper of the City, said notice having been published
in each said publication more than ten days prior to the date set for the sale of
bonds; and
WHEREAS, bids have been received pursuant to said publications of
said notice and the City Council desires to authorize the issuance of said bonds
and award the sale thereof on the basis of thebest bid received;
THAT:
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
Section 1(a). The ordinance heretofore adopted by the City Council on
the 30th day of April, 1975, authorizing the issuance of the bonds described in the
preamble of this ordinance and calling an election therefor is hereby in all things
ratified and confirmed.
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September 25, 1975
ON FEBRUARY 1, 19 , the CITY OF BAYTOWN (the "City "), in the
Counties of Harris and Chambers, in the State of Texas, promises to pay to
bearer the principal amount of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
and to pay interest thereon, from the date hereof, at the rate of %
per annum, evidenced by interest coupons payable February 1, 1976, and semiannually
thereafter on each August 1 and February 1, 1976, and semiannually thereafter on
each August 1 and February 1 while this Bond is outstanding. The principal of
this Bond and the interest coupons appertaining hereto shall be payable to
bearer, in lawful money of the United States of America, without exchange or
collection charges to the bearer, upon presentation and surrender of this Bond
or proper interest coupon at the CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO., Baytown,
Texas,or , at the option of the holder, at the FIRST CITY NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON,
Houston, Texas, which banks shall be paying agents for this series of Bonds.
THIS BOND is one of a series of negotiable, serial, coupon bonds, dated
October 1, 1975, numbered consecutively from 1 through 400, in the denomination
of $5,000 each, issued in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 for the
following purposes:
(1) $35,000 for constructing permanent street improvements far the
City;
(2) $1,090,000 for constructing permanent drainage improvements
for the City;
(3) $635,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
waterworks system;
(4) $ 100,000 for constructing improvements to the city's
sanitary sewer system;
(5) $100,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park
purposes for the city; and
(6) $40,000 for constructing and permanently equipping additions
to the existing library building of the city;
in accordance with Chapters 1 and 7 fo Title 22, Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas, as amended, and pursuant to an election held within the City on the 27th
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day of May, 1975, and authorized pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted
by the City Council of the Cityh entitled ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE
of $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975; APPROPRIATING $2,000,000
OF PROCEEDS OF SALE THEREOF FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVIDIONS RELATING THERETO and finally passed on the 25th day of
September, 1975, this Bond being one of a series of Bonds which constitutes
a portion of the first installment of $11,545,000 general obligation bonds voted
at the aforesaid election.
ON AUGUST 1, 1990, OR ON ANY INTEREST PAYMENT DATE THEREAFTER,
the outstanding Bonds of this series may be redeemed prior to their scheduled
maturities, at the option of the City, IN WHOLE, OR IN PART IN INVERSE
NUMERICAL ORDER, for the principal amount thereof and accrued interest
thereon to the date fixed for any such redemption. At least thirty days
prior to the date fixed for any such redemption to be mailed to the banks at
which the Bonds are payable and published at least once in a financial
publication published in the City of New York, New York. By the date fixed
for any such redemption, due provision shall be made with the paying agents
for the payment of the required redemption price. If such written notice
of redemption is published and if due provision for such payment is made,
all as provided above,.the Bonds which are to be so redeemed thereby
automatically shall be redeemed prior to their scheduled maturities; and they
shall not be regarded as being outstanding except for thepurpose of being
paid by the paying agents with the funds so provided for such payment.
IT IS HEREBY certified, recited, and covenanted that this Bond
has been duly and validly voted, authorized, issued, and delivered; that
all acts, conditions, and things required or proper to be performed, exist,
and be done precedent to or in the issuance and delivery of this Bond have
been performed, existed, and been done in accordance with law; that this
Bond is a general obligation ofthe City, issued on the full faith
and credit thereof; and that annual ad valorem taxes sufficient to provide
for the payment of the interest on and principal of this Bond, as such
interest comes due and such principal matures, have been levied and ordered to
be levied against all taxable property in the City and have been pledged
irrevocably for such payment within the limits prescribed by law.
October 23, 1975
Section 1(b). All the matters and facts recited in the preamble
hereof are hereby officially found to -be true and correct.
Section 2. The City's negotiable, serial, coupon bonds to be designated
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 (hereinafter called
the "Bonds "), are hereby authorized to be issued and delivered in the aggregate
principal amount of $2,000,000 for the following purposes:
(1) $35,000 for constructing permanent street
improvements for the city;
(2) $1,090,000 for constructing permanent drainage
improvements for the City;
(3) $635,000 for constructing improvements to the
City's waterworks system;
(4 ) $100,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
sanitary sewer system;
(5) $100,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for
park purposes for the City; and
(6) $40,000 for constructing and permanently equipping additions
to the existing library building of theCity.
Section 3. The Bonds shall be dated October 1, 1975, shall be
numbered consecutively from 1 through 400, and shall be in the denomination
of $5,000 each, and shall mature serially on February 1, of each of the years, and
the amounts, respectively, as set forth in the following schedule:
YEAR AMOUNT
YEAR AMOUNT
1"9
$100,000
1988
$100,000
1980
100,000
1989
100,000
1981
100,000
1990
100,000
` 1982
100,000
1991
100,000
1983
100,000
1992
100,000
1984
100,000
1993
200,000
1985
100,000
1994
200,000
1986
100,000
1995
200,000
1987
100,000
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The Bonds may be redeemed prior to their scheduled maturities, at the
option of the City, on the dates stated and in the manner provided in the FORM
OF BOND set forth in this ordinance.
Section 4. The Bonds shall bear interest per annum at the following 7
rates, respectively, to -wit:
Bonds maturing 1979 through 1992, 5.75 %
Bonds maturing 1993 through XXXXX 5.95 %
Bonds maturing 1994 through 1995, 6 %
evidenced by interest coupons which shall appertain to the Bonds and which shall
be payable on the dates indicated in the FORM OF BOND set forth in this
ordinance.
Section 5. The Bonds, and the interest coupons appertaining thereto,
shall be payable, shall have the characteristics, and shall be signed and
executed (and the Bonds shall be sealed), all as provided and in the manner
indicated in the FORM OF BOND set forth in this ordinance.
Section 6. The form of the Bonds, including the form of registration
certificate of the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of TExas to be
printed and endorsed on each of the Bonds. and the form of the aforesaid interest
coupons which shall appertain and be attached initially to each of the Bonds,
shall be, respectively, substantially as follows:
NO.
FORM OF BOND:
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
SERIES 1975
$5,000
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Bond and the interest coupons appertaining
hereto have been signed with the facsimile signature of the Mayor of the
City and countersigned with the facsimile signature of the City Clerk of the
City, respectively, and the official seal of the City has been duly
t impressed, or placed in facsimile, on this Bond.
COUNTERSIGNED:
xxxxxxxxxxxx
City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
(SEAL)
xxxxxxxx
Mayor
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
FORM OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE:
COMPTROLLER'S REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE1
REGISTER NO.
I hereby certify that this Bond has been examined, certified
as to validity, and approved by the Attorney General of theState of
Texas, and that this Bond has been registered by the Comptroller of
Public Accounts of the State of Texas.
WITNESS MY signature and seal this
xxxxxxx
Comptroller of Public Accounts of the
(SEAL) State of Texas
FnRM nF TNTFRFST rnllPnN-
NO . "I �
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ON
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the CITY OF BAYTOWN, in the Counties of Harris And Chambers, State
of Texas, promises iD pay the bearer the amount shown on this interest
coupon, in lawful money of the United States of America, without exchange
or collection charges to the bearer, unless due provisions has been
made for the redemption prior to maturity of the Bond to which this
coupon appertains, upon presentation and surrender of this interest coupon,
at the CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO., Baytown, Texas, or, at the
option of the holder, at the FIRST CITY NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON,
Houston, Texas, said amount being interest due that day on the Bond
bearing the number hereinafter designated of that issue of the CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975, dated
October 1, 1975. Bond No.
xxxxxxx
City Clerk
xxxxxxx
Mayor
Section 7. A special fund or account, to be designated th
"City of Baytown, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1975, Interest
and Sinking Fund" (hereinafter called the "Interest and Sinking Fund "),
is hereby created and shall be established and maintained by the City
at an official depository bank of the City. The Interest and Sinking
Fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and accounts
of the City and shall be used only for paying the interest on and
principal of the Bonds. All ad valorem taxes levied and collected for
and on account of the Bonds shall be deposited, as collected, to the
credit of the Interest and Sinking Fund. During each year while any of the
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Bonds or interest coupons appertaining thereto are outstanding and unpaid,
the City Council of the City shall compute and ascertain a rate and amount of
ad valorem tax which will be sufficient to raise and produce the money
required to pay the interest on the Bonds as such interest comes due
and to provide and maintain a sinking fund adequate to pay the principal
of the Bonds as such principal matures but never less than 2% of the original
principal amount of the Bonds as a sinking fund each year; and said tax
shall be based on the latest approved tax rolls of the City, with full
allowance being made for tax delinquencies and the cost of tax collection.
Said rate and amount of ad valorem tax are hereby levied, and are hereby
ordered to be levied, against all taxable property in the city for
each year while any of the Bonds or interest coupons appertaining thereto
are outstanding and unpaid; and said tax shall be assessed and collected
each such year and deposited to the credit of the Interest and Sinking
Fund. Said ad valorem taxes sufficient to provide for the payment of the
interest on and principal of the Bonds, as such interest comes due and such prin-
cipal matures, are hereby pledged irrevocably for such payment within
the limits of the law.
Section 8. Immediately following delivery of the Bonds
to the purchaser thereof, the accrued interest and premium, if any,
shall be deposited in the Interest and Sinking Fund created above in
Section 7.
Section 9. There is hereby appropriated out of the proceeds of the
sale of the Bonds authorized by this ordinance the following sums for the
following indicated purposes, respectively:
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(1) $35,000 for constructing permanent street improvements
for the City;
(2) $1,090,000 for constructing permanent drainage improvements
for the City;
(3) $635,000 for constructing improvements to the City's waterworks
system;
(4) $100,000 for constructing improvements to the City's sanitary
sewer system;
(5) $100,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park
purposes for the City; and
(6) $40,000 for constructing and permanently equipping additions
to the existing library building of the City.
It is hereby estimated that the maximum cost, respectively, for each
of the aforesaid projects will not exceed the amount named above for
each such project, respectively; and there is no necessity for any down
payment on these projects; and no such down payment is hereby ordered
to be made. It is hereby officially found and determined that the probable
period of usefulness of each of the aforesaid projects is forty years.
Section 10. Out of the proceeds of sale of the Bonds authorized
by this ordinance the following sums are hereby ordered to be used and
expended for the following indicated purposes, respectively:
(1) $35,000 for constructing permanent street improvements
for the City;
(2) $1,090,000 for constructing permanent drainage improvements
for the City;
(3) $635,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
waterworks system;
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(4) $100,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
sanitary sewer system;
(5) $100,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park
purposes for the City; and
(6) $40,000 for constructing and permanently equipping
additions to the existing library building of the City;
as provided in the ordinance adopted on the 30th day of April, 1975, calling
the bond election which was held in the City on the 27th day of May, 1975.
Section 11. The City certifies that based upon all facts, estimates
and circumstances now known or reasonably expected to be in existence on
the date the Bonds are delivered and paid for, the City reasonably expects
that the proceeds of the Bondswill not be used in a manner that would
cause the Bonds or any portion of the Bond to be an "arbitrage bond"
under Section 103(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
and the temporary and proposed regulations heretofore prescribed thereunder,
including without limitation, Sections 1.103 -13 and 1.103 -14 of the proposed
regulations published in the Federal Register on May 3, 1973. Furthermore,
all officers, employees or agents of the City are authorized and directed
to provide certifications of facts, estimates and circumstances which are
material to the reasonable expectations of the City as of the date the
Bonds are delivered and paid for, and any such certifications may be relied
upon by counsel, by the owners or holders of the Bonds, or by any person
interested inthe exemption of interest on the Bonds from Federal income
taxation. Moreover, the City covenants that it shall make such use of
the proceeds of the Bonds, regulate investments of proceeds of the Bonds, and
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take such other and further action as may be required so that
the Bonds shall not be "arbitrage bonds" under Section 103(d)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and regulations
prescribed from time to time thereunder.
Section 12. The Mayor of the City is hereby authorized
to have control of the Bonds and all necessary records and proceedings
pertaining to the Bonds pending their delivery and their investigation
examination, and approval by the Attorney General of the State of Texas
and their registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the
State of Texas. Upon registration of the Bonds, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts (or a deputy designated in writing to act for the
Comptroller) shall manually sign the Comptroller's Registration
Certificate prescribed herein to be printed and endorsed on each
Bond; and the seal of the Comptroller shall be impressed, or placed
in facsimile, on each of the Bonds.
Section 13. The Bonds are hereby sold and shall be delivered
to Texas Commerce Bank National Association
for the par value thereof and accrued interest thereon to date
of delivery, plus a premium of $none , subject to the unqualified
approving opinions, as to the legality of the Bonds, of the Attorney
General of the State of Texas and of Vinson, Elkins, Searls, Connally,
& Smith, Houston, Texas, market attorneys; and it is hereby officially
found, determined, and declared that the Bonds are sold on the best
terms and for the best price possible.
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Section 14. The approving opinion of Vinson, Elkins, Searls,
Connally & Smith, Houston, Texas, and Cusip Numbers may be
printed on the back of each of the Bonds, but errors or omisions
in such opinion or errors in or omissions of such numbers shall
have no effect on the validity of the Bonds.
Section 15. The Mayor and all other appropriate officers
of the CITY OF BAYTOWN are hereby authroized and directed to
do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section 16. This ordinance was read once by the City Council
and shall take effect immediately.
Section 17. It is hereby officially found and determined that
the need of the City for such financing creates an emergency and an
urgent public necessity for the holding, at the scheduled time, of
the meeting of the City Council at which this ordinance is adopted
and for the adoption of this ordinance; and the NOTICE OF MEETING
relating to said meeting and heretofore posted by the City Clerk
and theposting thereof, is hereby authorized, approved, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
ovII
PASSED, AUTHENTICATED, AND APPROVED this 25th day of
September, 1975.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
(SEAL)
Mayor
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
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September 25, 1975
Recognize Mrs. Edna Oliver - City Clerk
Mayor Gentry introduced and read Resolution No. 522, thanking and recognizing
Mrs. Edna Oliver, who has served as City Clerk of the City of Baytown since its
incorporation in 1948. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Mayor Gentry then introduced and read a proclamation designating Tuesday,
September 30, 1975, as "Edna Oliver Day" in the City of Baytown. Mrs. Oliver will
be retiring, effective September 30.
City Manager's Report
Mr. Lanham has received work from Congressman Eckhardt that the EPA has
approved the increase in grant for the East District Sewage Treatment Plant project
in the amount of $591,450.00. This will bring the total grant amount to $1,649,700.
The regional office of the EPA has advised, by telephone, to proceed with the work.
Mr. Langford is getting the necessary contracts in order for signing to get the
project underway.
At the last meeting of the Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association
the suggestion was made for cities to encourage citizens to get away from the
"trick or treat" tradition on Halloween. Baytown's Parks & Recreation Department will
hose, for the first time, a "Great Pumpkin Halloween Carnival" in the Community
Building: Mayor Gentry suggested that council give consideration to this suggestion
and make some recommendation to the public at the next council meeting.
The highway department has been contacted regarding the hazardous condition
of the road at the intersection of Airhart and Decker Drive. They have indicated that
repairs will be made again, and that cement stabilized shell will be used.
Regarding the transportation for the elderly, there is a program getting
underway through a county -wide organization that has been receiving federal funding
for transport a tion for the elderly. Mr. Lanhanis gathering information about the
services thisorganization has to offer. Possibly, there will be a need for Baytown
to supplement the program.
Consider Request of Mr. J. R. Strausser - Gulf Oil Chemical Company
Mr. J. R. Strausser, plant manager of Cedar Bayou Olefin Plant, Gulf Oil
Company, has asked for clarification on two points of the Industrial District
Resolution, No. 514, regarding expansion.
(1) Is the "first contract year in which construction is begun" when the
construction work on the project is started, e.g., piping, foundation,
permanent items built on the site? Would this include removal of trees
or site preparation?
(2) Additional details are desirable regarding timing, required data on the
project, etc., for approaching council relative to their decision on
eligibility of this project for tax exemption.
Council discussed Mr. Strausser's letter, with the general concensus being that anyone
seeking to gain an exemption under our industrial district contract or resolution should
contact the administration relative to the potential construction. The administration
can give instructions as to what procedure they would need to follow and certain data
that would be required, such as the date for start of construction, cost, and descrip-
tion of the project. Mr. Lanham was asked to prepare a list of general guidelines that
industry could follow, and submit them to council for consideration. Regarding the
definition of the actual start of construction,clearing a site, excavating, or
receiving equipment or materials could indicate the start of construction. However, in
some cases, site clearance begins long before the project has been approved. In such
a case, the industry representative should present this evidence to council for a ruling.
Council will consider each case on an individual basis.
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Mr. Strausser explained that his letter might have been premature, but
was written so there would be no misunderstanding. Although his company will not be
ready to begin construction this year, consideration is being given to removing timber.
Mayor Gentry suggested that to exempt the cutting of timber from the
start of the project, council would require more information, such as how the timber
will be removed. Mr. Strausser indicated he would appear before council with more
information, and seek a ruling.
Appropriate Funds to Debt Service Fund
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -2 will appropriate $65,000 from the Un-
appropriated surplus in the General Fund of the 1974 -75 budget to Account No.
101 -13 -1, Debt Service Fund. This amount will eliminate the anticipated deficit in
this account. -
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Lander
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Hutto and Wilbanks
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1874
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
APPROPRIATE SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($65,000) DOLLARS FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 101 -13 -1, TRANSFER
TO OTHER FUNDS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Designate City Depository - Citizens National Bank & Trust Company
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -3 will designate Citizens National Bank and
Trust Company the city depository for a two -year period beginning October 1, 1975. At
the last council meeting, bids were considered and a contract awarded to Citizens Bank.
State law provides that the depository must first be selected, and then designated by
ordinance. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the
ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Hutto and Wilbanks
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1875
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, DESIGNATING
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS THE DEPOSITORY OF THE FUNDS
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN SUCH BANK AND THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN; INCORPORATING THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE BID PROPOSAL
AND BID; DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAINTAIN THE CITY DEPOSITORY, AS
DESIGNATED, IN THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Industrial District Agreement - City of Baytown and Chemical Exchange Baytown, Inc.
Proposed Ordinance No. 50525 -4 authorizes the execution of an industrial
district agreement between the City of Baytown and Chemical Exchange Baytown, Inc.
This will be the last contract for Industrial District No. 1 to be signed this year. A
portion of Chemical Exchange is already within the city limits of Baytown, so there
will be no annexation proceeding in relation to this agreement. Mr. Lanham recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Hutto
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE 14AYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
CONTRACT BETWEEN CHEMICAL EXCHANGE BAYTOWN, INC., AND 1HE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Deferred Compensation Plan
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -5 authroizes the Mayor to execute the Deferred
Compensation Plan with the International City Management Association Retirement
Corporation. This is a plan that would allow qualified employees of the City, by
contract, to defer a portion of their pay until some future date. The employee
would not have to pay income tax on that portion of his income until he begins
to draw money from the retirement plan. This plan will cost the city nothing, and
participation by employees is optional. Mr. Lanham recommended approval.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Hutto seconded
the motion:
Ayes:
Ways:
Council members
Mayor Gentry
None
Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Hutto
ORDINANCE NO. 1877
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN WITH THE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIRE-
MENT CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Call Public Hearing - Annex Quail Hollow, Section II
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -6 will call a public hearing on the annexation
of Quail Hollow, Section II. The hearing is scheduled for October 9 at 7:00 P. M.
Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1378
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWU, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC --
HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Traffic Light Arms and Hangers
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -8 will award the bid for traffic light arms and
hangers for the signalization of the Defee and Highway 146 intersection. Signal
Engineering Company submitted a bid for the amount of $2,800, which is below the
estimate. One other bid - a "no bid" was received. Mr. Lanham recommended awarding
the bid to Signal Engineering Company.
Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded
the motion:
Ayes:
Nays:
Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
None
ORDINANCE NO. 1879
AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF SIGNAL ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC LIGHT
ARMS AND HANGERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO /100 ($2,800) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Annual Supply of Vitrified Clay Pipe
Propsoed Ordinance No. 50925 -9 awards the bid for an annual supply of vitrified
clay pipe. One bid was received, from W. S. Dickey, Clay Manufacturing Company, in the
amount of $6,174.00. The bid is firm for six months, after which an increase not to
exceed 7% may be effected. Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to W. S. Dickey.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Lander seconded the
motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Ways: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1880
AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE
BID OF W. S. DICKEY CLAY MANUFACTURING
QUANTITIES OF VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE ON A
TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE
COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED
UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION
QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR
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Authorize Final Payment - Upper Goose Creek Interceptor Sewer
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -9 authorizes final payment to Travelers
,Indemnity, Inc., for work completed on the Upper Goose Creek Interceptor Sewer, Contract #. S
(Travelers had to assume this contract as the surety when Stephen's Contracting Company
!declared bankruptcy. Mr. Lanham recommended that no liquidated damages be charged Travelers
because they have done a conscientious job of getting the contract finished, and that final
payment be authorized.
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman
_ Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members
Mayor Gentry
Ways: None
Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
ORDINANCE NO. 1881
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF TFE:UPPER GOOSE CREEK
INTERCEPTOR SEWER, JOB NO. 44A, CONTRACT NO. 5, BY TRAVELERS
INDEMNITY INC.; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE
OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize: Final Payment - League of Women Voters Park and W. C. Jenkins Memorial -
J. C. Holloway Park
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -10 authorizes final payment to Fairmont Paving
Company in the amount of $3,917.16 for the League of Women Voters Park and $9,585.18
for the Jenkins - Holloway Park. A penalty of $1400 has been subtracted from the final
payment on the League of Women Voters Park for work that was not completed. Mr. Lanham
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1882
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
PARK, JOB NO. 73 -549, AND THE JENKINS - HOLLOWAY MEMORIAL PARK,
JOB NO. 73 -537, BY FAIRMONT PAVING COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE
IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACTS;
ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATES OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE;
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID FAIRMONT PAVING COMPANY
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
;mend City Personnel Policies to provide new Vacation Schedule
Proposed Ordinance No. 50925 -11 amends the Personnel Policies to provide
a new vacation schedule that will give a gradual increase in vacation time as the
---length of service increases.
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Years of Service Accrual of Annual Vacation Monthly Accrual
CIVIL SERVICE: 0 - 18 15 days 1.25 days
19 - 24 20 days 1.67 days
NON -CIVIL SERVICE: Over 24 25 days 2.08 days
NON -CIVIL SERVICE: 0 - 6 10 days .83 days
7 - 14 15 days 1.25 days
15 - 22 20 days 1.67 days
Over 22 25 days 2.08 days
Different schedules were developed for civil service and non -civil service
employees so that after 30 years of service, all employees will have received an equal
number of vacation days. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of theordinance.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski secor
the.moti on: _.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1883
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 996 BY THE AMENDMENT OF THE "PERSONNEL POLICIES OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN," SECTION 3.04, VACATION, SO AS TO REPEAL THEPROVISIONS OF
SUCH SECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBSTITUTE IN ITS PLACE A
NEW SECTION 3.04; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize Application for Federal Funding
The bond issue that was approved several months ago included funds for
constructing additional sewer lines in the eastern part of thecity and also sliplining
and other improvements to correct the infiltration /inflow problems in the central district.
It appears that some of these improvements will be eligible for federal funding.
Although bonds have not yet been sold for this construction work, Mr. Lanham requested
authorization to submit applications in an effort to move ahead as rapidly as possible.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 518, authorizing
application for federal funding for the East Sewer District; Councilman Hutto seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski,Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mebor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 518
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING
FRITZ LANHAM, CITY MANAGER, OR HIS SUCCESSOR, TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR
A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 92 -500 AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
PURSUANT THERETO, AND TO SIGN THE ACCEPTANCE OF THi .GRANT, WHEN MADE,
AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 519, authorizing
application for federal funding for the Central Sewer District; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 519
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING
FRITZ LANHAM, CITY MANAGER, OR HIS SUCCESSOR, TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR
A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 92 -500 AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
PURSUANT THERETO, AND TO SIGN THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT, WHEN MADE,
AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
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Authorize Application for Funding from the Texas Criminal Justice Council
Proposed Resolution No. 520 authorizes the City Manager to make application
for funding from the Texas Criminal Justice Council for continuation of the Harris
County Organized Crime Control Unit. This application is for fourth year
funding. Although Baytown is the funding agent, there are several cities in
Harris County that participate. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the
resolution.
Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the resolution. Councilman Lander
seconded themotion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 520
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FCR'.THE
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HARRIS COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL
UNIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize Application for Water Well Permit - Subsidence District
Proposed Resolution No. 521 authorizes the City Manager to submit an
application for a water well permit from the Harris Galveston Coastal Subsidence
District.The permit will be for the water wells the city presently operates.
This is a requirement of thelaw that established the subsidence district, and the
application must be filed by September 30.
Councilman Lander moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 521
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A WATER
WELL PERMIT TO THE HARRIS4ALVESTON COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT
--' -- PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE BILL 552 AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Preliminary Plans - Bicentennial Park
Mr. Jim Hutchison presented the preliminary plans for the Bicentennial
Park that was proposed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in conjunction
with the Bicentennial celebration. Plans provide for an outdoor theater, an historical
area with a Tri- Cities Mural made of granite, a gazebo, trails, walkways and
landscapting. The estimate is $113,240; council has earmarked $80,000 for the
park in bond funds.
In an effort to construct the park according to the plans, the Bicentennial
Finance Committee was asked council permission to seek donations to make up the
$33,240. Donations will be accepted with the understanding that all contributions
will be used for thepark, not any one particular item.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve the schematic drawing as presented,
and give authorization for the Finance Committee to solicit funds. Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Appoint City Health Officer
The term of office for the City Health Officer, Dr. Sterling M. Hardt,
will expire September 27. Dr. Hardt has indicated a willingness to serve another
two -year term, and Mr. Lanham recommended council reappoint Dr. Hardt.
Councilman Hutto moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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Air Conditioning Committee
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At the meeting on August 28, Mr. Lanham was asked to prepare a recommendation
regarding the creation of a larger committee with the expertise to study a proposed
ordinance and develop detailed recommendations for council concerning the regulation
of air conditioning installation and repair. Mr. Leo Frost has contacted other cities
that have ordinances, and based on these contacts, Mr. Lanham recommended that
council create a seven - member committee composed of one registered mechanical engineer,
one registered professional engineer, one licensed mechanical contractor, one air
conditioning contractor, one architect, one general contractor, one citizen not in the
building business,.and the city's plumbing inspector. This committee would develop
an ordinance for council's consideration. Mr. Lanham will present a list of people
who will qualify to serve on the committee.
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Receive Preliminary Engineerinq Resort - Robin Road Drainaqe Improvements
The firm of Busch, Hutchison and Associates have prepared a preliminary
engineering report on the Robin Road drainage improvements as consulting engineers for
the 1975 Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Hutchison presented the report, which shows
the drainage area that needs service to be roughly 71 acres. For the most part, dual
pipes will be used so that excavation will not be too deep. The cost estimates do not
reflect any costs for excavating the county's flood control ditch - only carrying the
pipe and water to the ditch. The estimate is $172,500, assuming the county will
provide the excavation and any adjustemnts. At the time the bond election was planned,
only $105,000 was allowed for this work. However, there are other bond projects that
have been overestimated. Mr. Busch explained that a substantial amount of work has
been done on the planning for improvements to the jailhouse ditch storm sewer, the
Hunnicutt storm sewer, and the Martin ditch storm sewer; there should be a substantial
savings on these three projects - more than the deficiency related to the Robin Road
project.
Mr. Lanham recommended that a study be made on another project that reflects
an underrun before authorization is given to proceed with detailed plans for bidding
on the Robin Road project. Mr. Busch stated he would present studies on three projects
at the next council meeting.
Councilman Hutto moved to accept the administration's recommendation, and to
approve the preliminary report. Councilman Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Receive Preliminary Engineering Report for Construction of Bayway Drive Prterial
Water Main
The Bayway Drive Arterial Water Main project was approved in the 1975
Capital Improvement Program. This project involves extending a 16" water main from
Decker Drive to Wisconsin Street. In view of the fact that the Texas Highway Department
will begin paving Bayway Drive, it is necessary to get the water line work underway in
order to interfere as little as possible with the Highway Department's improvement.
They have indicated they are willing to proceed with the paving even though there may
be another contractor working at the same time. For this reason, the water line work
from Decker Drive to Arbor Street has been designated as Phase I; this will partially
complete a 16" diameter arterial water main loop around the city. Phase II, from Arbor
to Wisconsin, will complete the loop. The entire project is estimated to cost
$530,000; this is $105,000 less than the amount alloted in the bond program.
Mr. Hutchison asked council authorization to proceed with detailed plans and specifications
for bidding on Phase I.
Regarding Phase II, Mr. Lanham has received a letter on behalf of Mr. Jo Graves
Exxon, concerning an alternate route for the water line. During the past, there has been
discussion concerning the relocation of Bayway Drive to just south of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and the closing of Park Street; this would be in the long range interest of the
city and Exxon. The alternate route, which is shorter, would indicate some potential
construction advantages. Mr. Lanham stated he would like to pursue this possibility,
and council offered no objection.
Councilman Lander moved to accept the preliminary report and authorize
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preparation of detailed plans and specifications for bidding on Phase I. Councilman
Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Unfinished Business
Councilman Lander moved that the Council go on record as endorsing
all issues in the Harris County Bond Election to be held September 27; Councilwoman
Wilbanks seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wi lbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Adjourn
Councilman Bednarski moved that the meeting be adjourned; Councilman Pool
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry
TOM GENTRY, mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk,,
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