1975 11 25 CC Minutes5964
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
November 25, 1975
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular
session, Tuesday, November 25, 1975, at 6:30 P. M. in the Baytown City
Hall. The following members were in attendance:
Jody Lander
Fred Bednarski, Jr
Mary E. Wilban ks
Emmett 0. Hutto
Tom Walmsley
Tom Gentry
Fritz Lanham
Neel Richardson
Eileen P. Hall
Dan Savage
Absent: Charles Pool
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Councilman
Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was
offered by the Reverend Douglas E. Meyer, Pastor of St. John's United
Methodist Church.
Consider Approval of Minutes
Councilman Walmsley moved approval of the minutes of the Council
Meeting held November 13, 1975, and ratifications of the actions taken at
that meeting; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion: The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
}� Mayor Gentry
INays: None
Petitions
None presented.
Bids - Sale of $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds
Tom Masterson with the firm of Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Incorporated,
Bond Counselors to the City of Baytown, explained that he had in his
possession two (2) Good Faith checks from Austin Banks which could be
used by a bidder if the bidder's name is on the letter attached to said
Good Faith check, if not, the bidder must furnish a Good Faith check with
the bid. Mr. Masterson reviewed some of the conditions in the Notice of
Sale. Bids must be for par plus accrued interest; the highest coupon rate
may not exceed the lowest coupon rate by more than 1 %; bidders must specify
coupon rates in multiples of 1 /8th or 1 /20th of 1 %, but not more than six
(6) different coupon rates and five (5) changes in each bid. Mr. Masterson
opened and read each bid as follows:
Bidder(s):
First City National Bank of Houston
Texas Bank and Trust Company of Dallas
Maturity: Coupon Rate:
1979 to 1985 5.50%
1986 to 19xx 5.55%
1987 to 1991 6.10%
1992 to 1993 6.30%
1994 to 1995 6.50%
1996 to 19xx 6.00%
Total Interest Cost $ 2,391,554.17
Less Cash Premium None
Net Interest Cost $ 2,391,554.17
Effective Interest Rate 6.100903%
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Bidder(s):
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated
Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc.
Hornblower & Weeks - Hemphill, Noyes
Greer, Moreland, Fosdick, Inc.
Bevill, Bresler, & Schulman, Inc.
Maturity: Coupon Rate:
1979
to
1982
6.75%
1983
to
1989
5.75%
1990
to
1991
6.00%
1992
to
1994
6.40%
1995
to
19xx
6.60%
1996
to
19xx
5.75%
Total Interest Cost $ 2,395,012.50
Less Cash Premium None
Net Interest Cost $ 2,395,012.50
Effective Interest Rate 6.1097%
Bidder (s) :
Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc., and Associates
Maturity:
1979
to
1988
1989
to
1992
1993
to
19xx
1994
to
19xx
1995
to
19xx
1996
to
19xx
Total Interest Cost
Less Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost
Effective Interest Rate
Coupon Rate;
5.50%
6.00%
6.20%
6.40%
6.50%
6.00%
$ 2,344,525.01
None
$ 2,344,525.01
5.980931%
Bidder(s):
Cullen Center Bank & Trust with
Rowles Winston Division of Cowen & Co.
Bossier Bank & Trust Co.
Blyth Eastman Dillon, Inc.
Raynolds Securities Corp.
Russ Securities Corp.
National Bank of Commerce, Dallas
Maturity:
1979
to
1980
1981
to
1989
1990
to
1991
1992
to
1993
1994
to
1995
1996
to
19xx
Total Interest Cost
Less Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost
Effective Interest Rate
Coupon Rate:
6.75%
5.75%
6.00%
6.30%
6.50%
6.00%
$ 2,388,458.33
None
$ 2,388,458.33
6.093006%
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Bidder(s ) :
Texas Commerce Bank, N. A.
Maturity
1979 to 1984
1985 to 1989
1990 to 1991
1992 to 1994
1995 to 1996
Total Interest Cost
Less Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost
Effective Interest Rate
Coupon Rate:
6.50%
5.60%
5.70%
6.00%
5.50%
$ 2,269,932.75
None
$ 2,269,032.75
5.79064%
Bidders :
Republic National Bank of Dallas
Bank of the Southwest, N. A.
First National Bank of Fort Worth
Weeden & Co., Inc.
Maturity
1979 to 1985
1986 to 19xx
1987 to 19xx
1988 to 19xx
1989 to 1990
1991 to 1996
Total Interest Cost
Less Cash Premium
Net Interest Cost
Effective Interest Rate
Coupon Rate:
6.40%
6.00%
5.40%
5.60%
5.90%
6.00%
$ 2,351,350.00
None
$ 2,351,350.00
5.9983%
Bidder (s) :
First National Bank of Dallas
Bowen & Saxon Co. of New York
Rauscher Pierie Securities Corp.
Fort Worth National Bank
Separate Good Faith Check Attached.
Maturity
1979 to 1984
1985 to 1990
1991 to 19xx
1992 to 1993
1994 to 19xx
1995 to 1996
Coupon Rate:
6.50%
6.00%
6.15%
6.30%
6.60%
6.00%
Total Interest Cost $ 2,419,183.38
Less Cash Premium $ 8.00
Net Interest Cost $ 2,419,175.38
Effective Interest Rate 6.1713%
Mr. Masterson adjourned to tabulate the bids to return later in the
meeting with a recommendation.
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City Manager's Report
Each Council member has received an invitation from the Retail
Merchants Committee to participate in the annual Christman Parade, Thursday,
December 4.
Since the second Council meeting in December falls on Christmas Day,
the Administration requested that no regular meeting be scheduled and if
there should be a need for a meeting, a special meeting will be arranged;
Council concurred.
Sliplining Projects - Park Street sliplining has been completed; all
of the line on Bowie has been pulled with the exception of 500' which
should be completed before Thanksgiving.
Sanitary Sewer Projects - The excavation is nearing completion for
the new unit at the East District Sanitary Treatment Plant and the progress
is satisfactory. The televising of the West Main Sanitary Sewer has been
completed, the film is being reviewed, and the work should get underway
within the next few days.
West Texas Avenue - The contractor is installing the storm sewer and
the dirt hauling is virtually complete.
Rollingbrook Bridge - The caps are being pulled on the piling that is
in place.
Post Oak Improvement - The work has been completed and it is open to
traffic.
Representative of Page- Dittman Motors
This item was passed.
Annexation - Quail Hollow, Section II
Proposed Ordinance No. 51125 -4 provides for the second and final
reading in the annexation of Quail Hollow, Section II. All the prerequisites
of the State statutes and the Charter of the City of Baytown have been met.
Mr. Lanham recommended approval.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks
seconded the motion: The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1902
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND
ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS.
Contract with Harris County - Replacement of Water Line on Baker Road
Proposed Ordinance No. 51125 -5, authorizes a contract with Harris
County for the replacement of a water line on Baker Road. Council approved
the replacement of this water line at the last meeting, but there was no
proposed contract at that time. The City of Baytown's Legal Department
has drafted a proposed contract which has been submitted to the County
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Engineer. There is the possibility that changes will be proposed by the
County Attorneys or Commissioners Court; however, if the City Council
approves the contract, any changes in the contract will be submitted for
reconsideration. Mr. Lanham recommended approval.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Hutto
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1915
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT
WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO JOINT PARTICIPATION IN
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER LINE ALONG BAKER ROAD AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Bid - Sale of City -Owned Scrap Metal
Bids were received Friday, November 14, 1975, for the sale of city -owned
scrap metal.
Texas Iron and Metal Co. $ 2,215.82
Allied Scrap Metals, Inc. $ 2,264.70
Commercial Metals Co. $ 1,860.00
Robinson Iron and Metal Co. $ 2,560.07
The bid of Robinson Iron & Metal Co. was high for the amount of $2,560.07.
Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance awarding the bid to said
company.
Councilman Hutto moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1916
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ROBINSON IRON & METAL COMPANY
FOR THE PURCHASE BY ROBINSON IRON & METAL COMPANY OF
VARIOUS TYPES OF SCRAP METAL OWNED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 07/100
($2,560.07) DOLLARS.
Awarding Bid - Sale of $3,000,000 General Obligation Bids
Mr. Masterson reported to Council that the successful bidder was
Texas Commerce Bank with the Effective Interest Rate of 5.7906% and
recommended acceptance; Mr. Lanham concurred.
THE STATE OF TEXAS d
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS Q
CITY OF BAYTOWN d
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, convened in regular
meeting, open to the public, on the 25th day of November, 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:
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Tom Gentry
Mayor
Charles Pool
Councilman
Emmett 0. Hutto
Councilman
Fred Bednarski
Councilman
Tom Walmsley
Councilman
Jody Lander
Councilman
Mary E. Wilbanks
Councilwoman
Eileen P. Hall
City Clerk
and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees:
Councilman Charles Pool, thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among
other business, the following was transacted at said meeting: a written
ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 -A; APPROPRIATING
$3,000,000 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. 1913
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 -A; APPROPRIATING
$3,000,000 OF PROCEEDS OF SALE THEREOF FOR VARIOUS
PROJECTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS
CITY OF BAYTOWN
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 $3,000,000 bonds for the purposes shown in the following schedule
as a portion and the second installment of $11,545,000 bonds voted at said
election:
Amount
Amount
Unissued
Amount
Heretofore
Purpose
Authorized
Issued
Streets
$ 2,300,000
35,000
Traffic Signal
650,000
-0-
Drainage
2,350,000
1,090,000
Waterworks Sys.
850,000
635,000
San. Sew. Sys.
3,000,000
100,000
Park
1,300,000
100,000
Library Bldg.
1,095,000
40,000
11,545,000
$2,000,000
Amount
Being
Unissued
Issued
Balance
805,000
1,460,000
-0-
650,000
525,000
735,000
-0-
215,000
400,000
2,500,000
215,000
985,000
1,055,000
-0-
3,000,000
6,545,000
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WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the remaining
$6,545,000 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 said 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 the best bid
received;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
THAT:
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.
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 desig-
nated CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 -A
(hereinafter called the "Bonds "), are hereby authorized to be issued and
delivered in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 for the follow-
ing purposes:
(1) $805,000 for constructing permanent street improvements for
the City;
(2) $525,000 for constructing permanent drainage improvements
for the City:
(3) $400,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
sanitary sewer system;
(4) $215,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park
purposes for the City; and
(5) $1,055,000 for constructing and permanently equipping
additions to the existing library building of the City.
Section 3. The Bonds shall be dated December 1, 1975, shall be
numbered consecutively from 1 through 600, and shall be in the denomina-
tion of $5,000 each, and shall mature serially on February 1 of each of
the years, and in the amounts, respectively, as set forth in the following
schedule:
YEAR AMOUNT YEAR AMOUNT
1979 $100,000 1988 $150,000
1980 100,000 1989 200,000
1981 100,000 1990 200,000
1982 100,000 1991 200,000
1983 150,000 1992 200,000
1984 150,000 1993 200,000
1985 150,000 1994 200,000
1986 150,000 1995 250,000
1987 150,000 1996 250,000
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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
rates, respectively, to -wit:
Bonds maturing 1979 through 1984, 6.50%
Bonds maturing 1985 through 1989, 5.6 %
Bonds maturing 1990 through 1991, 5.7 %
Bonds maturing 1992 through 1994, 6.0 %
Bonds maturing 1995 through 1996, 5.50%
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 afore-
said interest coupons which shall appertain and be attached initially to
each of the Bonds, shall be, respectively, substantially as follows:
FORM OF BOND:
NO.
$5,000
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
SERIES 1975 -A
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 August 1, 1976, and
semiannually thereafter on each February 1 and August 1 which this Bond is
outstanding. The principal of this Bond and the interest coupons apper-
taining 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 the paying agents for this series of Bonds.
THIS BOND is one of a series of negotiable, serial, coupon bonds,
dated December 1, 1975, numbered consecutively from 1 through 600, in the
denomination of $5,000 each, issued in the aggregate principal amount of
$3,000,000 for the following purposes:
(1) $805,000 for constructing permanent street improvements for the
Ci ty;
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(2) $525,000 for constructing permanent drainage improvements for
the City;
(3) $400,000 for constructing improvements to the City's sanitary
sewer system;
(4) $215,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park purposes
for the City; and
(5) $1,055,000 for constructing and permanently equipping additions
to the existing library building of the City;
in accordance with Chapters 1 and 7 of Title 22, Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas, as amended, and pursuant to an election held within the City on the
27th day of May, 1975, and authorized pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted
by the City Council of the City entitled ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
$3,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 -A; APPROPRIATING $3,000,000
OF PROCEEDS OF SALE THEREOF FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO and finally passed on the 25th day of November,
1975, this Bond being one of a series of Bonds which constitutes a portion
and the second 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, the City shall cause a written notice of
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 re-
quired 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 the purpose 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 of the 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 for such payment within the limits prescribed by law.
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
impressed, or placed in facsimile, on this Bond.
COUNTERSIGNED:
xxxxxxxxxxxx
City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
(SEAL)
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Mayor
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
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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 the State 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
(SEAL) xxxxxxxxxxxx
Comptroller of Public Accounts of
the State of Texas
FORM OF INTEREST COUPON:
NO. $
ON 1, 19 ,
the CITY OF BAYTOWN, in the Counties of Harris and Chambers, State of Texas,
promises to pay to bearer the amount shown on this interest coupon, in law-
ful money of the United States of America, without exchange or collection
charges to the bearer, unless due provision has been made for the redemption
prior to maturity of the Bond to which this coupon appertains, upon presenta-
tion 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 hearing the number hereinafter designated that issue of CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975 -A, dated December 1,
1975. Bond No.
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City Clerk Mayor
Section 7. A special fund or account, to be designated the "City of
Baytown, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1975 -A, 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 Bonds or interest coupons appertaining thereto are outstand-
ing 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 collec-
tion. 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 principal
matures, are hereby pledged for such payment within the limits prescribed by
law.
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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.
Section 9. There is hereby appropriated out of the proceeds of
sale of the Bonds authorized by this ordinance the following sums for
the following indicated purposes, respectively:
(1) $805,000 for constructing permanent street improvements
for the City;
(2) $525,000 for constructing permanent drainage improve-
ments for the City;
(3) $400,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
sanitary sewer system;
(4) $215,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for
park purposes for the City; and
(5) $1,055,000 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 (1) that the probably period
of usefulness of each of the aforesaid projects is forty years, and (2)
that all of said projects are related projects within the meaning of
Section 61 of the Home Rule Charter of the City.
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) $805,000 for constructing permanent street improvements
for the City:
(2) $525,000 for constructing permanent drainage improve-
ments for the City;
(3) $400,000 for constructing improvements to the City's
sanitary sewer system;
(4) $215,000 for purchasing and /or improving lands for park
purposes for the City; and
(5) $1,055,000 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 certified 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 Bonds will not be used in a manner that would cause
the Bonds or any portion of the Bonds 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 pro-
posed regulations published in the Federal Register on May 3, 1973.
Furthermore, all officers, employees and agents of the City are authorized
and directed to provide certifications of facts, estimates and circumstances
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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 in the 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 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 approved 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.
Section 14. The approving opinion of Vinson, Elkins, Searls, 1
Connally & h, Houston, Texas, and Cusip numbers may be printed on l
the back of each of the Bonds, but errors or omissions 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
are hereby authorized 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 the posting thereof, is hereby
authorized, approved, and ratified.
PASSED, AUTHENTICATED, AND APPROVED this 25th day of November, 1975.
/s/ Tom Gentry
Mayor
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
ATTEST:
/s/ Eileen P. Hall
City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
(SEAL)
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Hearing on Benefits - West Texas Avenue Paving Project
Mayor Gentry explained that pursuant to Article 1105b, V. A. T. S.,
the governing body of the City of Baytown may order that the streets within
the City be improved and that the costs of said improvements be paid partly
by the City and partly by assessing the property abutting the project and
the owners thereof. In assessing the costs against the property and its
owners, the law requires that there be a hearing before the City Council
so that the Council may determine the special benefits to the property
and its owners in the enhanced value; the enhanced benefit being the maxi-
mum amount which may be levied against the abutting properties and its
owners. Notice of the hearing has been published in the newspaper and
sent to all the property owners abutting this project as their names ap-
pear on the City of Baytown's Tax Roll. The notices that were published
and mailed set out the cost figures and the maximum amounts which could
be assessed against the property owners which is the entire costs of the
curbs and gutters and not more than 9/10 of the costs of the improvements
exclusive of curbs and gutters. In arriving at the cost figures, all items
that were not legally assessible against the landowners were taken out of
the total costs to allow for the maximumum assessible amount. All owning
property abutting said improvements or any interest therein or their repre-
sentatives will have the right to be heard and any individuals wishing to
be heard should sign the list located at the back of the Council Chamber
in the hall, indicating name, address, and property involved by indicating
parcel number and side of street.
The Mayor paused to give all persons desiring to register ample time
to do so; then he asked all persons desiring to be heard during the hearing
to stand to be duly sworn and he administered the oath.
Mayor Gentry pointed out that the purpose of the hearing was to deter-
mine the assessments to be levied to each piece of property by determination
of the special benefits to the property by means of enhanced value. Article
1105b provides that those that might be heard are owners of property or
owners of an interest in property abutting the roadway and that they should
be heard on any matters which are a constitutional prerequisite to the
validity of any assessment authorized by the Act. The Act also provides
that owners of property or owners of an interest in property abutting the
roadway may appear to contest the amount of the proposed assessment, the
lien and the liability under the lien, the special benefits to the abutting
property and therefore, the amount of the assessment, as well as the
accuracy, sufficiency, regularity, and validity of the proceeding. The
governing body has the power to correct any errors as to the accuracy,
sufficiency, regularity, and validity and to supply any deficiencies to
determine the amounts of the assessments. Only the above mentioned
matters are germaine to the hearing.
The procedure which will be followed will be that the City Attorney
will present the City's case by calling on engineer or engineers to testify
with regard to the description of improvements and the method of apportion-
ment of the costs; introducing documents to substantiate the publication
and mailing of notices; and the calling of an appraiser to testify to
enhanced value. After each witness has testified members of the City
Council, abutting property owners or their representatives may ask ques-
tions of that particular witness concerning his testimony. After the
City Council rests its case, the abutting property owners or their repre-
sentatives may testify. After each abutting property owner or their
representative has testified the City Attorney or any member of Council
may ask questions of that individual concerning his testimony. After the
testimony has been heard, the Council will close the hearing as to testi-
mony and protest and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an assessment
roll and an ordinance which will be considered at a later meeting or at
this meeting. The assessment roll shall be based on a rate that the
Council shall determine as a result of the hearing. The City Council may
not set a rate that will be higher than the benefits by way of enhanced
value.
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The City Attorney called Mr. James P. Hutchison of the firm of
Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Consulting Engineers to the City of
Baytown on all 1970 Bond Projects. Mr. Hutchison is a graduate of
Texas A & M University with a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
and he has been in the engineering field for approximately 18 years and
is currently associated with Johnnie Busch who has a degree in Civil
Engineering. The West West Texas Avenue Project is being constructed
with 1970 Bond Funds and since Busch, Hutchison & Associates are
Consulting Engineers on this project, the plans and specifications for
said project were prepared under the direction and control of Mr.
Hutchison who described the project as to limits and type of construc-
tion as follows:
There are two different types of construction. The first is a
resurfacing construction only. The limits for this type of construc-
tion are from the west right -of -way line of Thomas Circle to a point
670 feet west of the West right -of -way of Thomas Circle. This proposed
improvement will be the resurfacing of existing pavement with one and
one -half inches (12 ") of hot mixed asphaltic concrete.
The other type of construction is seven inch (7 ") thick pavement
with curb. The limits of this improvement are from a point 670' west of
the west right -of -way line of Thomas Circle to the East bank of Goose
Creek Stream and from the west bank of Goose Creek Stream to the East
right -of -way line of Airhart Drive. This construction consists of
concrete curbs, grade preparation, and reinforced concrete pavement.
The total width of the facility is 39 feet measured back to back of
curb. At this point, Mr. Richardson, City Attorney, emphasized that
the limits of the entire project begin at Thomas Circle and end at
Airhart Drive, but the construction of the bridge is not included; also
that on the first portion of the improvement beginning at Thomas Circle
to a point 670' West of the West right -of -way line of Thomas Circle the
base is sufficient and will therefore, only be covered with a hot mix
asphalt, then from thereon the base will be rebuilt and curbs and gutters
rebuilt and a street constructed; Mr. Hutchison concurred.
In an ordinance adopted by the City Council earlier in the year,
Council instructed the Consulting Engineers to prepare an estimate of
costs which were prepared by Busch, Hutchison & Associates based on 90%
of all costs but curbs and gutters and 100% of costs of curbs and gutters,
said cost estimates being set out in the published notices and notices
mailed. Mr. Hutchison verified that the notices published and mailed did
contain the same computations made by his firm and explained how these
computations were figured.
The first construction described which was just resurfacing was
computed as follows:
Rate per front foot is 1/2 of 90% of 50'; 50' being the width of
the road, divided by 9 square feet per square yard times the cost
of $3.29 a square yard which results in a rate per front foot
maximum of $8.23
The second type of construction described was the complete building
of the road, subgrade concrete pavement including curb which was computed
in this fashion:
The maximum rate for the curb is 100% of the price which is $1.60
per linear foot. The rate for the subgrade preparation and pavement
is again z of 90% of the width of the roadway, 39 feet divided by 9
square feet per square yard times the cost of the subgrade prepara-
tion which is $1.30 per square yard plus the cost of the pavement
which is $14.00 per square yard, equalling the rate per front foot
of subgrade preparation and pavement at $29.34.
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These two rates added together for curb and subgrade preparation and
pavement is the maximum rate of $31.44 per front foot.
In response to a question from Mayor Gentry, Mr. Hutchison indicated
that his firm had computed maximum cost estimates on the Garth Road and
Tenth Street Projects.
Mr. Hutchison did reiterate that the cost estimates were the maximum
amounts projected upon costs of the project.
At this time, Mr. Richardson, City Attorney, introduced for the
record, an Affidavit of the Publisher of the Baytown Sun, indicating that
notices of this hearing were published on November 3, 4 and 5, 1975. Also,
he introduced an Affidavit of the City Clerk indicating the names and
addresses of the persons and the addresses where actual written notices
of this hearing were mailed.
Otis Graham of 1901 Mockingbird, Baytown, Texas, was called as
appraiser for the City of Baytown. Mr. Graham has resided in the City
of Baytown since 1945 and has been a Real Estate Consultant and Appraiser
since 1946 when he obtained his first brokers license. Mr. Graham is a
graduate of Texas Realtors Institute and has completed the necessary re-
quirements to obtain an accredited farm and land broker certification.
He is a member of the National Institute of Realtors, as a director, and
the Local Board of Realtors of which he is a past president and is currently
serving as a director. Mr. Graham has given expert testimony in Federal,
District, State, and County courts and has been employed by various cities
to make appraisals. All of the above information points to the fact that
Mr. Graham is familiar with real estate values in the City of Baytown.
Mr. Graham testified that he is familiar with the general nature and type
of improvement proposed for West Texas Avenue and that he has examined the
plans and specifications for that project, as well as the cost figures.
Mr. Graham stated that he had been out several times to view the properties
abutting this project and that he is familiar with real estate values in
the immediate vicinity of the West Texas Avenue Project, as well as the
values of the different types of properties which abutt this project.
Mr. Richardson inquired if Mr. Graham had formed a professional opinion
as to whether or not the property which abutts the West Texas Avenue
Project and the owners thereof will receive special benefit in the nature
of enhanced value because of the construction of the West Texas Avenue
Pooject. Mr. Graham replied that he had and went over each tract as
follows:
South Side
Tracts 1 and 2 with 385' and 255', respectively, are enhanced at $3.00
per front foot.
Tract 3 divides into the two types of construction; therefore, the first
32' will be enhanced $3.00 per front foot and 176' of the remaining
1140.70' will be enhanced $9.60 per front foot due to the break -point
at 16 foot elevation and anything below this elevation is distress
property.
After you cross Goose Creek Stream, there is a 176 foot tract, 115.79
foot tract and 315.97 foot tract with no enhancement due to elevation.
215.08 foot tract - enhanced $6.60 per front foot
430.16 foot tract - enhanced $6.60 per front foot
53.36 foot tract - enhanced $6.60 per front foot
60 foot tract - enhanced $6.60 per front foot
60 foot tract - enhanced $6.60 per front foot
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240 foot tract - enhanced $8.10 per front foot due to increased elevation.
35 foot tract - enhanced $9.10 per front foot due to increased elevation.
445 foot tract - enhanced $9.10 per front foot due to increased elevation.
120 foot tract and 60 foot tract - enhanced $7.60 due to fact tracts have
good elevation; but the highway department took 30 feet off so these are
shallow parcels.
678.82 foot tract - enhanced $9.60.
Total Assessment for South Side $23,305.04
Nnrth Cidn
417.68 foot tract - enhanced $3.00 per front foot
221.72 foot tract - no enhancement
56.69 foot tract - no enhancement
102.9 foot tract - enhanced $9.60 per front foot
129.6 foot tract - 82 feet enhanced $9.60 per front foot and 47.6 feet
enhanced $1.60 per front foot for curb only because property breaks over
and gets into lower elevation but benefits to property and curb are still
there.
831 foot tract owned by City of Baytown after crossing Goose Creek Stream
there is a 168.46 foot tract, 153.75 foot tract, 50 foot tract, and two
100 foot tracts which have no enhancement due to elevation.
Two 50 foot tracts, three 100 foot tracts, 20 foot tract, 80 foot tract
and 100 foot tract which are enhanced $6.60 per front foot due to better
elevation.
215.25 foot tract; 35 foot curb on property so in this case 35 feet will
only be enhanced at $5.00 per front foot, whereas the remainder 180.25
feet will be enhanced $6.60 per front foot.
673.94 foot tract - enhanced $7.50 per front foot for pavement only since
there is a curb located on the property and a second curb would provide
no enhancement.
Then you have Loop 201, after which there is a 588.82 foot tract enhanced
$6.60 per front foot, due to a pipeline leaving the intersection of the
State Highway and Texas at an angle which reduces the useability of this
tract of land; thereby causing a reduced enhancement.
100 foot tract on corner enhanced $9.60 per front foot
Total Assessment for North Side $20,004.05
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Richardson, Mr. Graham stated that he
had formed his opinion as to enhanced value by taking into account such
things as flood plane elevations, depths of lots, uses of lots, and anything
else that might affect the value and that his testimony is that the parcels
will be enhanced in an amount equal to or in excess of the amounts to which
he had previously testified.
Mayor Gentry inquired as to what determined "enhanced value;" Mr. Graham
responded the highest and best use of the property. There are many factors
to consider such as, the size of the property, frontage, depth ratio of
property, elevation and useability. Mayor Gentry pointed out that tracts 13
and 14 were credited with greater enhancement due to elevation and asked if
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the elevation is much over 16 feet; the elevation is in excess of 20 feet
here. As far as the parcels where credit was given for curb, the curb
will be replaced; however, Mr. Graham felt that since the curb was there,
credit should be given; also with regard to the tract credited due to the
pipeline; the credit was given due to the fact that the property cannot
be put to its highest and best use with the pipeline running through a
substantial part of the tract.
Mayor Gentry asked each of the persons who had signed the register
if they would like to testify; no one came forward to testify.
Councilman Walmsley moved that the Hearing on Benefits on the West
Texas Avenue Project be closed; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Councilman Lander then moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance based on the assessment as recommended by the appraiser;
Councilman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Rate Increase - Houston Lighting and Power Company
Neel Richardson, City Attorney, explained that Proposed Ordinance No.
51125 -3 contains the rate structure requested by Houston Lighting and
Power Company and that the ordinance sets forth that these rates will be
maximum rates. If rates in the City of Houston were to be finally deter-
mined either by adjudication of the case presently pending between Houston
Lighting and Power Company and the City of Houston or if a settlement in
compromise were reached, then the rates adopted in Houston would immediately
go into effect in the City of Baytown. The ordinance further states in
this same clause that any rates collected in excess of the rates determined
in the City of Houston shall be refunded to the consumer in the City of
Baytown, together with interest at a rate of 6% per annum. This particular
ordinance does contain the fuel costs and tax adjustment clause requested
by H L & P. However, if Council should desire to adopt the ordinance
with the new rate schedule deleting the fuel adjustment costs that clause
could be stricken and the fuel adjustment provision of the old ordinance
would remain in effect. Mr. McWhirter explained that in order to adopt
an ordinance deleting the automatic pass through fuel costs, the portion
of the ordinance dealing with rates would have to be restructured due to
the fact the fuel adjustment costs are written into the rates. He also
pointed out that the old fuel adjustment clause with its two -month lag
period has caused the company to accrue a loss of over $22,000,000.
The primary advantage of collection on a current basis would be benefi-
cial to the company, the customer would be paying the same fuel costs
either way. In reference to fuel costs and the automatic pass through
clause, Mayor Gentry expressed concern that the Railroad Commission
regulates natural gas rates and that these rates seem to keep escalating.
Due to the situation with the Railroad Commission, Mayor Gentry expressed
concern in granting the automatic pass through costs to Houston Lighting
and Power Company.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance as written and
described by the City Attorney; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks and Walmsley
Nays: Councilman Hutto and Mayor Gentry
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ORDINANCE NO. 1914
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES"
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31 -1, APPLICATION OF ARTICLE, BY AMEND-
ING SUB - SECTION b, NET MONTHLY BILL, OF SECTION 31 -2,
SCHEDULE RS -1, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, BY AMENDING SUB- SECTION
b, 14ET MONTHLY BILL, OF SECTION 31 -3, SCHEDULE MGS -1,
MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICE, AND BY AMENDING SECTION
31 -6, FUEL COST AND TAX ADJUSTMENT, ESTABLISHING NEW
SCHEDULES OF RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE AND MISCELLANEOUS
GENERAL SERVICE AND AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADJUST-
MENTS INCREASED FUEL COST AND INCREASED TAXES; PRESCRIBING
A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; REPEALING
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH: CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE:
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RATES HEREIN ESTABLISHED;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Boring Machine
Bids were received Friday, November 21, 1975, for the purchase of a
boring machine designed to assist in the installation of residential water
and sewer taps by boring under roads to allow service connections to be
made to water and sewer lines. Three bids were received.
Houston Grease Gun Service, Inc. $ 2,640.00
Conmaco, Inc. $ 2,640.00
Alamo Iron Works $ 2,750.00
Two identical bids were received for the amount of $2,640.00, but
the bid of Houston Grease Gun Service, Inc., was based on one day delivery.
Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance awarding the bid to
Houston Grease Gun Service, Inc.
Councilman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Ways: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1917
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HOUSTON GREASE GUN SERVICE,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ROAD BORING MACHINE AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY AND NO /100 ($2,640.00)
DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Uniforms and Rain Gear
Bids were received Friday, November 21, 1975, for the purchase of
uniforms and rain suits for employees in the Police and Public Works
Departments.
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Award Bid - Uniforms and Rain Gear (Continued)
BIDDER: EDELMAN'S
QUANTITY SECTION DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
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IINTT DOTrP TnTAI DO M:
120
I
Winter Shirts
$ 11.90
$ 1,428.00
$ 12.95
$ 1,554.00
70
I
Pants
20.44
1,430.80
23.80
1,666.00
20
I
Winter Jackets
37.00
740.00
37.95
759.00
35
I
Caps & Covers
8.50
297.50
11.00
385.00
BIDDER:
SECTION I
TOTAL
$ 3,896.30
J. C. PENNEY'S
$ 4,364.00
10
II A
Rain Coats
$ 17.99
$ 179.90
$ 25.00
$ 250.00
133
II B 1.
Rain Coats
19.90
2,646.70
27.00
3,591.00
25
II B 2.
Rain Coats
19.75
493.75
33.80
845.00
SECTION II
TOTAL
$ 3,320.35
$ 4,686.00
BIDDER:
THE
GLOVE CO.
J. C. PENNEY'S
UANTITY
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
120
I
Winter Shirts
NO
BID
70
I
Pants
20
I
Winter Jackets
35
I
Caps & Covers
SECTION I TOTAL
10
II
A
Rain
Coats
NO BID NO BID
133
II
B 1.
Rain
Coats
$ 20.34 $ 2,705.22
25
II
B 2.
Rain
Coats
NO BID
SECTION II TOTAL $ 2,705.22
Two bids were received for the Police uniforms. The low bid is Edelman's
for the amount of $3,896.30. Under Section II two bidders bid all three items
and one bidder, bid one item. Again the low bid is that of Edelman's for the
amount of $3,320.35. Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder.
Councilman Walmsley moved to award the bid as recommended; Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1918
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF EDELMAN'S FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF POLICE UNIFORMS AND RAIN COATS
AND SUITS FOR POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS' PERSONNEL ON A
UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE
BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Sale of One Foot of Utility Easement - 109 Wildrose
This item was passed.
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Pre - Payment of Fee to Harris - Galveston Coastal Subsidence District
This item was passed.
Transfer of Funds - Payment of Fee to Harris - Galveston Coastal Subsidence
District
This item was passed.
Robin Road Storm Sewer - Plans, Specifications, Advertising for Bids
Jim Hutchison, Consulting Engineer with the firm of Busch, Hutchison
& Associates, Inc., described the plans and specifications on the Robin
Road Storm Sewer Project. The basic design of the facility is basicly the
same as presented in the preliminary report, except the main line had to
be moved to the opposite side of the road, that is the east side of Robin
Road. The remainder of the plans are the same, as far as number of pipes,
the sizes, and the number of units receiving water. When the line reaches
the drainage ditch north of Honeysuckle Drive and South of Tanglewood, due
to moving toAhe other side of the road, the line must go underneath the
roadway with an increased flow area. A single 48 inch pipe exists there
so two 48 inch pipes must be added underneath Robin Road at that point
which has increased the cost. Originally the estimated cost quoted was
$172,500 for construction with engineers fees included bringing the total
to $182,890. The revised cost estimate for construction is $185,000 with
engineering fees, surveying, and project representative costs bringing
the total to $196,000. The County ditch flow line will have to be lowered,
and the County has agreed to correct this situation so this should not be
a problem. Mr. Lanham said that the proposed bid date was December 16
and that the administration does concur with Mr. Hutchison's recommendations.
Councilman Hutto moved to accept the plans and specifications as
presented and authorize the firm of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc.
to advertise for bids; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Mrs. Helen Kirkpatrick - Funds for Bicentennial Park
Mrs. Helen Kirkpatrick reported that contributions to date from
citizens, merchants and industry to the Bicentennial Park total $31,833.32,
with pledges of $10,920, for an expected total of $42,809.32. Also,
additional contributions are anticipated from verbal commitments.
Bicentennial Park - Plans, Specifications, Advertising for Bids
Mr. Jim Hutchison reviewed the plans and specifications for the
Bicentennial Park. The general layout of the park as proposed showed a
gazebo located at the South end of the park with a walkway around the
gazebo. The walkway meanders on through the park to an open -air theatre
and then, on up to Market Street where there is a mural, oilfield walking
jack and 'historical plaque with two flag poles, one for the U. S. flag
and one for the Texas flag.
The gazebo is an open air structure with a shingle roof which will
not house very many people; however, there will be benches located around
the gazebo. Inside the gazebo will be a couple of lights and a couple
of outlets. The park itself will be lighted with high rise lights.
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Mr. Carter at Lee College and Pat Ruyle of the Baytown Little Theatre
were consulted as to the open -air theatre. The theatre's stage is 112 feet
above sea level, toilet facilities and dressing rooms are included, along
with provisions for a PA system. The lower portion is constructed of re-
inforced cement built on a post tension slab to reduce the possibility of
cracking and the upper portion is a standard wood structure with a
simulated wood shingle roof which should last forever.
The right hand slab of concrete indicated on the drawing will have
the oil pump walking jack on it, the center would have a granite block
on which would be placed a cast plaque with wording which will be developed
by the Parks Department and the Bicentennial Committee; the triangular
indication on the map is a triangular block of granite to represent the
tri- cities of Pelly, Goose Creek and Baytown.
The original estimate was $105,000 for construction, with engineering
cost bringing the total to $113,240. The present construction cost are
estimated at $122,600 with engineering fees and other costs of $8,800 for
a total of $131,400; however, there are three deductible items: 200' of
walkway, additional bridge, and fill for landscaping which total approximately
$20,850 for a total estimate of $101,750. The engineers propose to receive
bids on December 16 if Council approves the plans and specifications. Mr.
Lanham said the plans and specifications had been thoroughly reviewed by
the Parks Board and the Administration and recommended that Council
authorize advertising for bids.
Councilman Bednarski moved approval of the recommendation; Councilman
Walmsley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Official Name - Bicentennial Park
The Parks and Recreation Board recommended that Council approve the
name of Bicentennial Park for the park to be located on Goose Creek Consoli-
dated Independent School District property at Market Street and Lee Drive.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman
Walmsley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Advertise for Bids - Group Medical and Life Insurance Coverage for City Employees
In order to properly fund the present group medical and life insurance
coverage for city employees for a twelve month period, a 45% rate increase
is necessary. Since this is a substantial increase, Mr. Lanham recommended
that the Administration be authorized to go out for bids.
Councilman Walmsley moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman
Imm Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Recess
Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into an executive session for
discussion of personnel matters.
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Reconvene
When the open meeting reconvened, Mr. Lanham recommended the appointment
of Ivan Langford III to the position of Director of Public Works for a
salary of $18,000 a year.
Councilman Hutto moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley `
Mayor Gentry
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Nays: None
Councilman Lander moved that the following persons be appointed to
the Air - Conditioning Board:
Registered Mechanical Engineer: Leslie W. McDonald
Registered Professional Engineer: A. W. Whitaker
Licensed Mechanical Contractor: Oscar Young
Licensed Air - Conditioning Contractor: Paul Tisdale
Architect: James Davis
Citizen (not in building business): Jay Eshbach
General Contractor: Joe Aylor
Plumbing Inspector: Ex- officio Secretary
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None , , ,
There being no further business to transact, Councilman Bednarski
moved to adjourn; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous to adjourn.
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk