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1977 10 27 CC Minutes71027 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN October 27, 1977 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session Thursday, October 27, 1977, at 6:30 p.m, in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Jack Kimmons Ted Kloesel Mary E. Wilbanks Emmett Hutto Allen Cannon Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Neel Richardson Eileen P. Hall Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend Roy A. Parker, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Baytown. Approve Minutes Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1977, and ratification of actions taken concerning each of the matters listed on the agenda of said meeting; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Market Street Bridge - The contractor is making excellent progress and has placed concrete for two lanes of the street between Stadium Drive and Carnegie this week which is about 300' of the street. Forms are being set for another 300' which will extend the street down to the entrance of the school parking lot. The engineers indicated that the contractor may have this portion finished within the next 3 or 4 weeks. The work is continuing on the bridge itself, all of the old structure has been removed and 3 of the 5 bents are in place. The total job is about 658 complete. Bayway Drive Water Line - Nine thousand feet of line is in place. The contractor is working inside the refinery area at the present time and will be there anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. Before leaving the refinery area, the contractor will have installed 1350 feet of line. The job is about 708 complete. 71027 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 East District Sludge Dewatering Facilities - The centrifuge is in place and the cable has been pulled for the underground electrical conduit. This project is about 80% complete. Street Improvement Work - Eighth, Jones, West Francis, State, Baylor and Schilling have been completed under the budgeted street improvement program. Morrell, Gresham, Newman, and Bayliss Streets are underway and the contractor has not yet started King, Illinois, and North Burnett. Community Development Project - The cleanup work is the only remaining work that needs to be done in order to complete this job. The contractor has replaced the sidewalks that needed replacing and has reset the inlets. Completion is expected next week. Jail Services - The City has a contract with the County to provide jail services for county prisoners that are placed there by County officers and Department of Public Safety officers. Since, the City has a contract with the County, it is necessary that the City's facilities meet the minimum standards set by Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The City has had communications from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards through Sheriff Heard indicating those areas in which the City of Baytown's jail does not meet the standards. The Administration is in the process of preparing a letter to the Commission indicating that the City feels that the standards can be met by the time the County meets their standards. There are certain areas where the Administration feels that the standards can be met at a minimum cost. In the areas where the standards cannot be met at a minimum cost, the Administration feels that the City should ask for a variance. The City of Baytown's jail is classified as a lockup facility which means that the City does not keep county prisoners for more than 24 hours. Mr. Lanham commented that it is important that the City retain this facility in Baytown. Special Council Meeting - The second meeting of the City Council in November will fall on Thanksgiving Day. The Admin- istration proposed that a special Council meeting be held on Tuesday, November 22, 1977, at 6:30 p.m. Council had no objection to holding a Special Meeting on November 22, 1977. Questions or Comments Regarding City Manager's Report Councilman Hutto commented about the pouring of sidewalks on Baker Road. He commented that the steel reinforcement mesh was not in the sidewalk but was installed in the sand. Councilman Hutto requested that the Administration request that the City of Baytown's Engineering Department be allowed to inspect with the County the facilities that they install. Because the sanitary sewers and storms sewers are vital parts of the City due to the effluent that will be flowing into this system, he felt that it would be to the City's advantage to inspect this work. Mr. Lanham explained that he intended to write the County Engineer concerning this matter. Councilman Kloesel commented that he felt it might be necessary to increase the salary in order to hire a strong and well experienced engineer for the City of Baytown. Councilman Kloesel commented that the problem concerning the quality of water in the Southwest Addition had been prevalant for 14 years or more and he would be willing for the City to hire • Consultant concerning this problem. Mr. Lanham explained that • chlorinator had been purchased which will be installed at the West Main Water Plant, and this should help resolve the problem. 71027 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Mr. Ivan Langford, Director of Public Works, commented that a number of chlorine residual tests have been made throughout the Old Baytown area which indicate that one problem is the fact that there is not enough chlorine in the water. He explained that the chlorinator will be installed within the next couple weeks. He also said that when the 16 inch water line loop that is being installed on Bayway Drive is completed, this will help alleviate part of the problem. Mr. Langford explained that the Southwest Addition is now receiving water from different wells located in different areas of town, and these wells are not the better wells in the City of Baytown. In response to a question from Councilman Cannon, Mr. Langford explained that the way the lines are laid at the present time, the water stagnates in the lines in this area. Consider Statement of Houston Lighting and Power Company Cost of Service Adjustment and Fuel Cost Adjustments for November, 1977 Council has received a copy of a letter from Mr. Quin McWhirter, District Manager of Houston Lighting and Power, notifying the City of Houston Lighting and Power's proposed Fuel Cost Adjust- ment and Cost of Service Adjustment factors for the month of November, 1977. The comparison in this letter is based on 1,000 KWH a month rather than the 2,000 KWH. There is a reduction of $2.49 based on the 1,000 KWH consumption. The overall cost of kilowatts will be lower in November due primarily to the resumption of the normal winter rates. Council had no objections to the decrease in rates. Ordinance - The Second Readinq of a Franchise Agreement With Entex Ordinance - Authorizing Change orders to the Sterling Municipal Library Expansion Contract Normally, the City Manager may authorize a change order of this size, but this change order has been brought to Council because of a problem with light fixtures. A copy of a letter to Davis and Burge from the contractor regarding this problem was included in the packet. The contractor has found that there are blemishes on the light fixtures that were caused by fingerprints when they were installed. These fingerprints were left there and the contractor has tried several things to try to remove these blemishes but nothing has worked. However, unless one is looking for the blemishes, detection would be difficult. The contractor is proposing to give the City a credit of $930.00. The efficiency of the fixtures has not been affected in anyway; therefore, the Administration felt that this would be a reasonable settlement and recommended approval of this change order which is a reduction in the contract of $653.97. Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel felt that Council should hold to a shorter period of time for a franchise agreement. Councilman Kloesel requested that Entex provide a comparison of a surrounding cities' rates and gross receipts. Ordinance - Authorizing Change orders to the Sterling Municipal Library Expansion Contract Normally, the City Manager may authorize a change order of this size, but this change order has been brought to Council because of a problem with light fixtures. A copy of a letter to Davis and Burge from the contractor regarding this problem was included in the packet. The contractor has found that there are blemishes on the light fixtures that were caused by fingerprints when they were installed. These fingerprints were left there and the contractor has tried several things to try to remove these blemishes but nothing has worked. However, unless one is looking for the blemishes, detection would be difficult. The contractor is proposing to give the City a credit of $930.00. The efficiency of the fixtures has not been affected in anyway; therefore, the Administration felt that this would be a reasonable settlement and recommended approval of this change order which is a reduction in the contract of $653.97. Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. 71027 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Mr. Lanham commented that after this, the City can pay the contractor all except $1,350.00 which the City needs to hold because the tile around the top of the building has not been installed. Mayor Gentry inquired if this was the only adjustment made? Mr. Lanham responded that there had been three, including an addition in the change of paint and there was a deletion because the City underran on allowances on such things as hardware, land- scaping, etc. The net change is $853.97. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if changing the sign in front of the library was included in the original contract? Mrs. Flora Wilhite, Director of Sterling Municipal Library, responded that this was not part of the original contract, but something the City is buying separate from the contract which will be funded out of the bond funds. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 12 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SPAW- GLASS, INC. FOR THE STERLING MUNICIPAL LIBRARY EXPANSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Community Development Funds This contract would authorize the City of Baytown to be part of the County's application for funds for the year of 1978. At j this point, no specific projects have been determined. This would merely give the County the authority to include Baytown's population figure in their application. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2351 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 71027 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Ordinance - Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with H -GAC for the Purchase of Radio Equipment Several years ago, Baytown and several other cities purchased radios through Houston Galveston Area Council. The City received a very good price on these radios. H -GAC has received approval from the supplier of that radio equipment to extend the right of cities to purchase radios until November 1 under this same bid. The Administration would like to purchase the radios for the three additional patrolmen authorized in the budget. Through H -GAC the cost for these three radios would be $5,241.00 which would be a savings of about $250.00 per unit. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2352 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL AS THE CITY'S PURCHASING AGENT FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Increasing the Fee for Certified Copies of Birth and Death Records to $3.00 Effective January 1, 1978 The state law was changed to authorize an increase in the fees charged for making certified copies of birth and death records. Currently, the City is charging $2.00 per copy. This change would provide for a fee of $3.00 for the first copy of each record and $1.00 for each additional copy of that record. Also, there would be a $3.00 fee to search the records where a certificate is not found or a certified copy is not made. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kimmons moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel commented that he felt that this should be a service that the City provides. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Kloesel ORDINANCE NO. 2353 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE VI ADMINISTRATION FEES AND CHARGES, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 -120 TO INCREASE THE CHARGE FOR CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS TO $3.00 EACH; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 71027 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Replacement of a Wrecked Police Vehicle The Administration advertised for bids on either a 1977 or a 1978 vehicle. Two bids were received for the replacement of a wrecked police vehicle. The bid tabulation follows: QUAN. DESCRIPTION 1 Four Door Sedan Make & Model: Location of Parts & Service: Warranty: BAYTOWN MOTORS $4,114.19 Pontiac Lemans Baytown, Texas 12 months or 12,000 miles LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE $5,031.43 Dodge Aspen Baytown, Texas 12 months or 12,000 miles Two bid's were received for a 1977 model vehicle. The low bidder is Baytown Motors in the amount of $4,114.19. This vehicle would be used by the detective division. The City was paid $4,100.00 by the insurance company for the wrecked vehicle. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon inquired why there was such a big difference in the two automobiles. Mr. Terry, a representative of Baytown Motors, explained that the 1977 Pontiac which is equipped with a police package had been discounted to his company and this discount was passed onto the City. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2354 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN MOTORS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAY14ENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 19/100 ($4,114.19) DOLLARS. Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for Phase II Development of the Baytown Sports Complex The 1975 Bond Porgram included about $353,000.00 for Phase II of the Baytown Sports Complex. Of this amount, $138,000.00 has been set aside for the neighborhood center leaving $215,000.00. The City has $107,000.00 of federal money for a total of $332,000.00 to cover the work included in this contract. Mr. Jim Hutchinson was present to discuss the three bids received for the construction of the Baytown Sports Complex Phase II. The bid tabulation follows: Chatham Amistad Holzaepfel Construction Construction Construction TOTAL: Base Bid -Using Quartz Lighting $330,048.20 $330,552.40 $339,325.40 Add -Metal Halide Lighting 2 Ballfields 2,000.00 4,000.00 991.00 Add -Metal Halide Lighting Tennis Courts 5,080.00 991.00 4,021.00 Deduct for all of Item 15 15,360.00 15,500.00 16,128.00 Deduct Per Square Yard of Item 12 up to a Maximum of 5000 Square Yards 7.00 7.65 7.86 71027 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Mr. Hutchinson explained that the engineers provided for a base bid using quartz lights on wooden poles, or an alternate of metal halide lights at the ball fields and also another alternate of metal halide lights at the tennis courts because these particular lights are more energy efficient. These lights are higher in price but more economical to operate. Therefore, the engineers recommended that the bid of Amistad Construction Company be accepted, including the two add options of metal halide lighting, with a deduction of $38,250.00 for 5,000 square yards of asphalt surfacing. Total cost for the Amistad bid after the deduction and the addition of metal halide lighting are taken into consideration is $295,311.40. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Hutchinson explained that Chatham Construction Company is low bidder on the base bid and Amistad Construction is second low and Holzaepfel Construction is high. After exercising the options that were mentioned, Amistad becomes low bidder. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the low base bid which would be awarded to Chathem Construction and individually go out for bids on the add -ons. Mr. Hutchinson explained that this would not be practical because the entire electrical would have to be deducted from the contract and bid separately. Councilman Kloesel withdrew his motion. Mayor Gentry inquired about the parking capacity if the plans are decreased by 5,000 square yards. Mr. Hutchinson explained there are approximately 360 or 370 places provided with this plan and with a deletion of 5,000 square yards, the parking capacity will be decreased by approximately 120 places which will bring the parking capacity to approximately 240 places. Councilman Cannon commented that he would like the parking area to be kept in the plans because this will be an asset to the facilities. Mayor Gentry commented that the City could go in on a temporary basis and provide some parking, such as there is now, in these additional areas until the funds are made available. Councilman Hutto felt that Council should give some consideration to completing this job including paving because he felt that if it is not done at this time, the funds will never be made available for this purpose. Therefore, he felt that Council should look at some alternative. Mr. Lanham explained that money could be spent from the Park Bond fund or money could be used from funds set aside for other proposed projects. Councilman Cannon moved to award the entire project as recommended by the Consulting Engineer, including the 5,000 square yards for parking which was not part of his recommendation to Amistad, the lower bidder; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. Council delayed action on this item until Mr. LeFevre and Mr. Hutchinson could determine if Amistad was the low bidder. Ordinance - Adopting New Sewer Tapping Fees This ordinance would provide that all sewer taps over 4 inch in size be calculated individually. It would not change the present 4 inch sewer tapping fee which is $70.00. All taps over the 4 inch sewer tap would be based upon the actual cost. Presently, the 6 inch tap is $100.00 and all taps larger than the 6 inch tap are based on actual cost. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. 71027 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Councilman Cannon moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. In response to a question from Councilman Hutto, Mr. Lanham explained that the charge would be determined and paid for before the tap is installed. Mr. Langford, Director of Public Works, commented that the people come in and tell the person in charge what they plan to do, and this is used to determine the price of the tap, the price of materials and labor, and the time estimated to install the tap. At that time the person paying for the tap is given the amount owed for that installation. Councilman Kimmons commented that the total given to the person paying for the tap is not really an actual cost but an estimated actual cost and asked that the word "estimated" be added to the original motion. This amendment was agreeable to Councilman Cannon and Hutto, who duly made the motion and second. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2356 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31 -67, SEWER TAPPING FEES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for Phase II Development of the y Bavtown Sports Complex i Mr. Hutchinson verified that Amistad Construction Company would be the low bidder for the amount of $333,561.40. Mayor Gentry restated the motion as follows - that Council accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer, including the 5,000 square yards of parking which was not part of the recommendation. This was agreeable to Councilman Cannon and Councilman Hutto. Councilman Lander expressed his concern with not having a definite idea as to where the extra $30,000.00 would be allocated from. Councilman Kloesel concurred. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Kimmons, Wilbanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Kloesel Abstaining: Councilman Lander ORDINANCE NO. 2355 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF AMISTAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY -ONE AND 40/100 ($333,561.40) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. r 71027 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Patrol Vehicles The Administration received bids for the purchase of twelve vehicles, eleven of these for the police department and one for the fire department. The bid tabulation follows: BAYTOWN MOTORS, INC. LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE UNIT EXTENDED UNIT EXTENDED QUAN. DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE SECTION 1. 7 Police Patrol Vehicles 1 Fire Patrol Vehicles TOTAL SECTION 1 SECTION II. 4 Four Door Sedans MAKE & MODEL: $5,039.82 $35,278.74 $5,113.20 $35,792.40 5,039.82 $40,318.56 5,022.20 $40,814.60 $4,883.42 $19,533.68 $4,809.20 $19,236.80 Pontiac Phoenix Dodge Aspen LOCATION OF PARTS & SERVICE: Baytown, Texas Baytown, Texas WARRANTY: 12 months - 12,000 miles 12 months - 12,000 miles OPTION: Two (2) additional Police patrol units at above unit price if purchased with- in 90 cal. days. Price firm 90 days GROSS TOTAL: $59,852.24 Price firm 90 days $60,051.40 DELIVERY: 150 cal. days 60 to 90 cal. days. Two bids were received and those bids were submitted by Baytown Motors and Lumus Dodge. One additional bid came in just a few minutes after these bids were opened and ready publicly. The low bidder on the vehicles is Baytown Motors for a bid of $59,852.24. Baytown Motors also agreed to furnish two additional police patrol units if they are needed at the same unit price if the purchase is initiated within 90 days. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kimmons moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon inquired if another bidder had requested an extension of time in submitting a bid and had the Administration received this request prior to the bid opening. In response, Mr. LeFevre commented that he did not have any knowledge of this. In response to a question from Mayor Gentry, Mr. LeFevre explained that the bids were advertised on October 4, 1977, and were received on October 20, 1977. Councilman Cannon expressed his concern about one company not receiving an unit price from his supplier and this is why he did not meet the deadline date. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr. Lanham explained that eight of the vehicles are equipped with a police package which includes a heavy duty dispensing system which will be * * ** used for police patrolling and the four four -door sedans will be used by the detectives. * * ** See Correction on Page 71110 -1 71027 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Councilman Kloesel commented that after looking over the inventory of the police department, he is convinced, there are sufficient vehicles at the present time for the police department to perform its necessary patrol duties and any emergency that arises without the purchase of these additional vehicles. Therefore, Councilman Kloesel moved to amend the motion to delete the police vehicles in order to continue his disapproval of the Total Impact Program. The motion died for lack of a second. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Kloesel I ORDINANCE NO. 2357 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN MOTORS, INC. FOR POLICE AND FIRE PATROL VEHICLES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7710 -8, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF FIFTY -NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY -TWO AND 24/100 ($59,852.24) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Resolution - Authorizing the City Manager to Make Application for the Continued Operation of the Harris County Organized Crime Control Unit The City of Baytown participates in the operation of the Harris County Organized Crime Control Unit along with Harris County, the City of Houston, and several other cities in Harris County. It is a joint operation, however, the City of Baytown handles the application and accounts for the funds. The Admin- istration requested permission from Council to submit an application to continue the unit. The amount of funds that will be requested for the 1978 calendar year are $125,525.00. Councilman Lander moved for the adoption of the resolution; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel opposed this resolution because he felt the City is continuing to spend more and more toward police protection, but the City is actually receiving less police protection in the residential area. Councilman Kloesel felt that the City needs to become more efficient in their police work and to bring the policeman back to patrolling residential areas. Councilman Hutto concurred with Councilman Kloesel. James Taylor, Assistant Chief of Police, in response to a question from Council, explained that this unit is made up of 2 officers from Baytown, 6 officers from Houston, 3 officers from Harris County and 2 officers from Pasadena. Assistant Chief Taylor also pointed out that the Harris County Crime Control Unit recovered $436,000.00 in property since January, 1977. The Unit is a cooperative arrangement between the various governmental institutions in Harris County. Mayor Gentry commented that the application would cover the entire project and the City of Baytown is acting as the administrator of the program. Mr. Lanham explained that the $125,000.00 would be federal funds and would cover the rent for the building but it does not cover the salaries of the officers. Each city pays the salaries of the officers they have involved in this program. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Kloesel r 71027 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. 598 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 FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HARRIS COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Awarding the Bid on a Replacement Motor for a Water Well The replacement motor is for a water well located at Lee and Riggs Street. The motor burned out and the Administration was told it would cost about $2,600.00 to have it repaired. The Administration asked for bids on a used motor. The bid tabulation follows: QUAN. DESCRIPTION 1 Used Electric Motor Location of Parts & Service Warranty LAYNE TEXAS CO. $1,800.00 Houston, Texas 60 days * This is a bid on a new motor. MCKENZIE EQUIPMENT CO. $4,460.40* Houston, Texas 1 year Two bids were received and only one bid was on a used motor which was submitted by Layne Texas for $1,800.00. This can be delivered within one day. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kimmons moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2358 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EXISTS; ACCEPTING THE BID OF LAYNE TEXAS COMPANY FOR THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF A WATER WELL MOTOR; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND N01100 ($1,800.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Committee Reports Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that she had attended the Harris County Mayors' Councilmen Association meeting last week and at that meeting they discussed the New Transit Authority Legislation. The Harris County Commissioners Court has appointed members to the Board. There is still one appointment remaining, and this appoint- ment is to be made by the Mayors of the remaining cities of Harris County. The seven member board will have three years to devise plans, appeal to the various election entities, and then actually put these plans up for a vote. That vote will approve the board as well as establish the means of taxation if the proposition passes. Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that if Baytown could get someone on the Board, it would be very valuable to the City of Baytown. 71027 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 27, 1977 Unfinished Business None. Recess and Reconvene Council recessed into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. When the open meeting reconvened, Mayor Gentry announced no business had been transacted. Councilman Kloesel moved for adjournment; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for adjournment. �E a.A- M (--P Q � Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk Approved: Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk