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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 22, 1980
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regu-
lar session on Thursday, May 22, 1980, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coun-
cil Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following members
in attendance:
Fred T. Philips
Jimmy Johnson
Perry M. Simmons
Allen Cannon
Emmett 0. Hutto
Fritz Lanham
Dan Savage
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Absent: Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman
Eileen Caffey Councilwoman
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hutto and the invo-
cation was offered by Councilman Jimmy Johnson.
Minutes
Councilman Philips moved for approval of the minutes; Coun-
cilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
None.
City Manager's Report
Houston Lighting and Power - Council received a copy of a
letter from HL &P regarding changes in fees for electricity. For
the month of June, on 1,500 kilowatt hours per month, the bill
would be $80.48 whereas in May, the average bill would have been
$70.15. Please note the average increases from 1,000 kilowatt
hours in winter to 1,500 in summer. Also, the charge per kilo-
watt hour for the winter is $1.59, while the charge per kilowatt
hour during the summer is $2.59.
General Telephone Company Rate Request - Randy Strong, City
Attorney, gave Council a report on the General Telephone Company
rate request that is being considered by the Public Utilities
Commission. Mr. Strong explained that the City is participating
'in this hearing through the Texas Municipal League. The City
Council has authorized Don Butler and the Texas Municipal League
to represent the City in this matter. The Public Utilities
Commission began the hearing this week which has been recessed
until next week. At that time, more testimony will be heard.
The basic position of parties is that General Telephone is
requesting an increase of $58.3 million, whereas the cities have
recommended an increase of $28.6 million. However, the cities
are recommending an adjustment for poor quality of service
through the granting of the lower range on the recommended return
on equity. Such adjustment could reduce the recommended increase
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by some $4 million. The Public Utilities Commission staff has
made its recommendation which is in excess of that suggested by
the cities, but nonetheless favorable in nature. The staff
recommends an increase of approximately $36 million with a $4
million reduction for poor quality of service. At the present
time there is no way of determining how the Public Utilities
Commission will hold because testimony has just begun.
Councilman Johnson stated that he had talked with several
employees of General Telephone Company who are concerned about
wages. He inquired if there is a breakdown in the categories on
what is being spent on buildings, wages and maintenance. Ac-
cording to the article in the newspaper, General Telephone
Company on each level is approximately $2.00 to $2.50 lower than
Southwestern Bell Company.
Revenue Sharing - Several weeks ago, the President endorsed
a five year extension of general revenue sharing. Congress is
now considering this in connection with their study of the pro-
posed budget. The President also recommended some modifications
in the formula that has been used for allocating the funds. If
his recommended formula is finally approved, Baytown's allocation
will be reduced from $516,000 to approximately $496,000. The
formula that has been recommended would reduce the allocations to
the wealthier units of government and increase it to the poor
localities in the nation.
Baker Road - Several weeks ago, the City Council received a
petition from the residents along Baker Road in Chaparral Village
requesting that the City consider installation of pipe in the
open ditch. The estimate to install a 66 -inch pipe is $139,000,
but Mr. Dykes indicates that if the ditch is piped, a portion of
the carrying capacity of the ditch would be lost. To construct a
concrete lining, the estimated cost would be approximately $275,000.
Mr. Lanham explained that this is something that can be brought
back to Council as part of next year's drainage program and the
Administration will update these estimates at that time.
Central Heights Subdivision - At the last meeting, the City
Council received a petition from residents in the Central Heights
Subdivision requesting that an additional play pad be constructed
in that park. This was discussed by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board at their last meeting. The Board concurred that
an additional play pad is needed and they are also interested in
the possibility of enlarging the park. The Administration has
been in contact with the owner of some property in that area
which property is involved in litigation at the present time.
However, the Administration will continue to check on the possible
availability of the property and discuss this with the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and ultimately with the City Council.
At the next Council meeting, the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board will present a recommendation to the City Council for the
use of the remaining 1975 bond funds and the construction of the
play pad will be submitted to the City Council at that time,
along with other recommendations.
Decker Drive Water Well - At the last meeting, the Adminis-
tration discussed with the Council the problems that the City is
experiencing with the Decker Drive water well and indicated that
it has been taken out of service. The contractor has begun work
on it. Council had inquired about the pumping rate of that
particular well and according to the City's figures, at the time
pumping tests were made in 1972 when the well was placed in
service, the well would pump from 1,500 to 1,515 gallons per
minute. The Decker Drive water well is the City's best well
which produces the best quality of water and the greatest volume
of water.
East District Trunk Sewer Projects - The Administration has
readvertised the East District Trunk Sewer Projects. Bids will
be received on June 17, 1980, and will be presented to the Coun-
cil at the second meeting in June.
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Councilman Philips stated that in conjunction with the
Decker Drive water well, the Administration should look into the
quality of the water that the City is receiving from the other
wells with increased pumpage since the Decker Drive water well is
out of service. Councilman Philips suggested that if the quality
of water is good, the City might cut back on the pumpage of the
Decker Drive water well.
Baker Road - Drainage Ditch - With respect to the drainage
ditch that the City hopes to construct in the vicinity of Baker
Road and Bayway Drive, the Administration had done preliminary
engineering drawings and forwarded same to the pipeline com-
panies. There are seven pipeline companies involved. City staff
has met with representatives of the pipeline companies who are in
process of locating their lines to notify the City's engineering
department. The City will have to negotiate with these companies
for easements. The field work for this project has been com-
pleted and the final engineering drawings are now being prepared,
which drawings will be forwarded to the pipeline companies to
note their line locations. The City will have to continue to
work with the various companies to determine whether the City can
get under their lines or if some of the lines will have to be
changed in some way.
Drainage Work - City Crews - The work that is underway on
the east side of the railroad between Massey Tompkins and Bob
Smith is approximately 50`"o complete; East Schreck Street - 980;
Massey Tompkins between the county ditch and Chaparral Drive -
25% complete.
Drainage Work - Harris County Flood Control District - The
HCFCD is installing additional pipes at the driveways along the
north side of Baker Road from the west side of Pumphrey School to
Goose Creek and an additional pipe at Goose Creek. This work is
95% complete. That should improve the drainage on Baker Road and
the residential area to the north of Baker Road.
Drainage Study of Fayle Street from Tenth to Danubina -
Council received a copy of the drainage study of Fayle Street
from Tenth to Danubina. There are no cost estimates presented in
this study but cost estimates will be presented to the Council in
the future when the report is discussed with Council in detail.
1980 Street Improvement Program - The 1980 Street Improve-
ment Program is underway. Three - fourths of the Bayway Drive base
has been reconstructed and all of Colorado Street base has been
reconstructed.
Questions and Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report
Councilman Cannon stated that in the news media within the
last few days, citizens have seen much recognition given to a
simulated emergency exercise out at Houston Intercontinental
Airport. The news media gave a lot of recognition to the various
emergency services participating in this exercise. Councilman
Cannon wanted to commend emergency services participating in
Baytown's emergency exercises held annually.
Resolution No. 734 - Authorizing Thompson Road Utility District
to Annex Adjacent Property
General Homes, Inc. has plans to form a utility district on
the west side of Thompson Road south of Interstate 10 and they
are asking the City of Baytown to grant them authority to annex
adjacent property east of Thompson Road to that municipal utility
district once it is formed. They indicate that from an economic
standpoint, the development cost will be less for the total
project if the adjacent property is included in the utility
district. There was a great deal of concern about potential
drainage problems that might result along Goose Creek and Spring
Gully as a result of this development. The engineering firm of
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Farner & Winslow, Inc. has developed a drainage analysis of Goose
Creek and Spring Gully watersheds based on the proposed improve-
ments to the Thompson Road property. The report recommends that
General Homes enlarge Goose Creek and develop a retention pond to
serve runoff that would ultimately go into Spring Gully. Esti-
mated cost of these improvements is $550,000. The intent of
these improvements would be to avoid increasing runoff into Goose
Creek or Spring Gully that would result after development if
these improvements were not made. The representatives of the
Eden Corporation and Farner & Winslow, Inc. were present at the
meeting and addressed the Council.
Bill Bishop, representative of the Eden Corporation, ex-
plained that the last time a petition to annex property into the
Thompson Road Utility District was presented, the Eden Corpora-
tion was asked to look further into drainage problems with
regard to Spring Gully and Goose Creek. The engineering firm of
Farner & Winslow, Inc. has conducted such a study.
Ray Lester, representative of the firm of Farner & Winslow,
Inc. gave to each of the Council members a letter that Farner &
Winslow had received from Harris County Flood Control District.
The letter goes along with the report and is Harris County Flood
Control District's response to the report. Mr. Lester stated
that his firm had prepared a drainage analysis of Goose Creek
Stream and Spring Gully with regard to the proposed development.
Basically, the property line of the district on the west is
Spring Gully and there is also a tract over to Thompson Road just
south of Interstate 10, which tract is now an existing utility
district that was legally formed. There is also a tract that is
east of Thompson Road that is all the way over to just before
Wade Road. This tract does not have Interstate 10 frontage.
Basically, the subdivision will be a single - family subdivision
with some multi - family apartment projects and some commercial
usage. This site is a relatively flat site. The elevation is
approximately 25 feet to 31 feet above sea level and it lies on a
divide between Spring Gully and Goose Creek Stream. There are
340 acres that naturally drain to Goose Creek and 100 acres that
naturally drain to Spring Gully. The Spring Gully drainage area
above Decker Drive is 3.7 square miles which is approximately
2,300 acres. Spring Gully itself has a well- defined channel with
an average depth of 16 feet. The Goose Creek drainage area above
Decker Drive is 26.7 square miles which is approximately 17,000
acres. Currently, the Harris County Flood Control District has
this concrete lining project being constructed on Goose Creek
from Baker Road downstream to the Houston Lighting & Power ease-
ment. The flood control is now cleaning and de- snagging the
channel upstream from Baker Road on up to the Highlands Reser-
voir. HCFCD had recently received a permit from the Corps of
Engineers to maintain Goose Creek downstream of the concrete
lined section all the way down to Park Street and they would be
allowed to maintain a 30 -foot bottom width channel through that
area which would be some minor widening of the existing stream.
Mr. Lester further explained that as far as the site is concerned,
his firm is proposing certain drainage plans and measures with
the primary concern and end result to be that this subdivision
will not increase flooding downstream from the project. Two
drainage ditches are proposed to drain the proposed development.
One ditch would drain approximately 240 acres to Spring !'Tully and
the other would drain approximately 200 acres to Goose Creek
Stream. The ditch draining to Spring Gully will drain the area
that naturally drains to Spring Gully, plus an additional 150
acres that is now draining to Goose Creek will drain the addi-
tional site less the 150 acres being diverted to Spring gully.
Without any type of drainage improvements on the developer's
part, their construction of streets, channels, storm sewers,
houses, etc. would increase runoff rates in these receiving
streams. Farner & Winslow prepared an analysis of the effect of
the proposed development on the two streams with the idea not to
increase flooding downstream. They performed a detailed, hydro-
logic calculation of both watersheds using standard hydro -logic
techniques and using various computer models that are accepted
"state of the art" in drainage work. As far as handling the
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situation off site, an analysis
on Goose Creek and Spring Gully
tain this increased flow rate.
the channel and information on
tions and size of the bridges.
Geological Survey quad maps for
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was made of required improvements
that would be necessary to con -
They obtained cross sections of
the bridges, the type of restric-
They also utilized the U. S.
topographic information.
Mr. Lester further explained that what his firm had learned
has been discussed in detail with the Drainage Study Committee.
He further explained that the Drainage Study Committee had asked
many pointed questions which his firm had tried to answer. He
mentioned that the Drainage Study Committee, at that time,
seemed to be favorable to the proposal.
Mr. Lester went on to explain that in order to eliminate any
increase in flooding along Spring Gully resulting from the pro-
posed development, a detention storage pond within the proposed
development is planned. This detention pond will retain all the
increased flow from the project. No recommendation will be made
for channel work on Spring Gully because it would be difficult to
obtain a permit from the Corps of Engineers to do any work on
Spring Gully.
To eliminate any increase in flooding along Goose Creek
Stream resulting from the proposed development, the developers
will construct a ditch from the proposed development to Goose
Creek where there is an existing ditch which can be utilized by
the developers. This ditch will be enlarged to handle the in-
creased flow. A channel widening of approximately seven feet is
proposed for Goose Creek Stream where the proposed development
outfalls into Goose Creek Stream, all the way down to the con-
crete lined section in Baker Road and then pick up below the
concrete lined section and go all the way down to just above Park
Street. With this widening of Goose Creek Stream, the developer
will eliminate the effect of the proposed development's increased
runoff on Goose Creek and not increase flooding downstream from
the proposed development on Goose Creek.
Councilman Philips inquired what rainfall frequency data was
utilized. Mr. Lester responded that 5 -year, 25 -year and 100 -year
events were used and explained further that all of the data
reported to the Council tonight was based on 100 -year rain. In
response to another question from Councilman Philips, Mr. Lester
explained that the 100 -year rain is approximately 12 inches
within a 24 -hour period.
Councilman Philips inquired what drainage improvements were
being referred to in the letter from Harris County? Mr. Lester
responded the drainage improvements referred to one detention
pond on Spring Gully side of the project and channel rectifica-
tion on Goose Creek Stream.
Mr. Lester explained that the development is, at the earli-
est, one year away from actually draining to Goose Creek Stream.
The section of the development which will drain to Spring Gully
will be developed first and more realistically, it might be two
years before the development will drain to Goose Creek Stream.
Hopefully during that time, perhaps the County will begin a
larger scale improvement for Goose Creek. He further stated that
Eden Corporation would be happy to participate on a bigger project
for Goose Creek.
Councilman Cannon inquired if Harris County Flood Control
District will maintain the ditches. Mr. Lester explained that
HCFCD will maintain the ditches and the detention pond will be
maintained by the utility district.
Mayor Hutto recognized Delmas Smith, Chairman of the Drain-
age Study Committee, who stated that the committee felt that the
company of Farner & Winslow had done a very effective job of
analyzing the problems and should be complimented on the way that
it was done. Farner & Winslow spent a considerable amount of
time with the committee and they gave all of the answers that the
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committee had initially requested. On the first phase, the one
dealing with the drainage to Spring Gully, the Drainage Study
Committee is in complete agreement with the general concept of
the retention pond. As far as Goose Creek is concerned, while it
is true that the calculated analysis indicates that there would
be no flooding in the particular areas that are residential at
the present time, Mr. Smith explained there is one point that
does concern the committee and that is that their analysis would
indicate that with a 100 -year flood, the elevation of the stream
allows only approximately three inches to spare on the banks of
Goose Creek in that section that is now channelized with con-
crete. Farner & Winslow's calculations would indicate that the
water is rising one inch due to the faster runoff into Goose
Creek Stream, hence it seems to the committee that there is very
little safety factor there if they start with perhaps leaving
only two inches to spare, recognizing that there will be other
subdivisions to be considered in the future. With such a small
amount to spare, the committee is concerned about that particular
phase. This is something that the committee did not think of
immediately when Farner & Winslow talked with the committee, but
came up in more detail afterward. Hence, the Drainage Study
Committee would urge that rather than just stopping with this
particular analysis that prior to the time the second phase or
the east side of this subdivision that flows into Goose Creek is
approved, that the City give serious consideration to either
improving the drainage of Goose Creek Stream downstream from the
concrete section which may well take care of this extra inch or
perhaps a small retention pond to reduce the flow slightly at the
beginning to take care of this inch. The committee is concerned
about adding any additional amount at that point. Outside of
this one concern, the committee feels that Farner & Winslow has
made a good analysis and has submitted it very properly.
Councilman Philips pointed out that Mr. Lester had mentioned
in his presentation that the county has a permit to work on Goose
Creek, and there seems to be some favorable action taking place
downstream from the flood improvement work in the Country Club
area.
Mr. Lanham explained that an additional study could be given
to drainage in the future. Council's action tonight, if Council
approves this, is to authorize the municipal utility district to
annex the adjacent property. Council is not taking formal action
on the drainage.
Mayor Hutto recognized Dorothy Loftin, a representative of
Kings Colony - McNair Flood Control, who stated that they had read
the Farner & Winslow report on their proposal for the drainage of
the new subdivision. She pointed out that the report does not
speak to upstream. Mrs. Loftin expressed concern that the devel-
opment would affect upstream as well as downstream, and inquired
what are the plans for protection of upstream properties?
Mayor Hutto stated that Ms. Loftin should address that
problem to the Harris County Flood Control District. Pis. Loftin
responded that they had talked with HCFCD, many letters had been
sent and no consideration had been given. Ms. Loftin explained
that with this proposed subdivision, the Meadowlake and San
Jacinto Hall, the McNair area is in trouble and should be given
consideration.
Mr. Lester explained that as far as Harris County Flood Con-
trol District is concerned, they are now working or planning to
work upstream of Interstate 10 to clean out or de -snag the
stream. He further stated that the proposed development cannot
hurt upstream. From an engineering standpoint, the proposed
development would only affect downstream.
Councilman Philips stated that what is being done here on
the stream below McNair is to make sure that the water level does
not increase and of course, that is a concern of everyone on the
stream, but the effect that this is having on McNair is a very
good one. If the stream level is kept from rising, it is not
going to back up. If the HCFCD is working very diligently here
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to keep that water level from rising, it will not back up into
McNair.
Councilman Cannon stated that what he can gather from what
has been said, is that the proposed development is not adding
anything but if McNair would have flooding within the 100 -year
rain, what is being done downstream would not eliminate that.
Mr. Lester explained that he will maintain that the proposed
development will not harm the McNair area but at the same time
will not be helping McNair. Mr. Lester explained that in the
McNair area's defense, he had not looked into their problem very
much but understands that there may be a problem with the struc-
ture at Interstate 10 which is not adequate to get their drainage
through.
Councilman Philips stated that this is something that the
Harris County Flood Control District is going to have to resolve.
Ms. Loftin stated that she can understand what Mr. Lester is
saying but at the same time, all of the other areas are being
drained into Goose Creek and those waters are holding the runoff
water from their area. She stated that Goose Creek is being
widened and deepened and inquired as to why this cannot be done
all the way down Goose Creek Stream. Councilman Philips stated
that what the Council has heard tonight is that the HCFCD has
just received a permit to now go in that area and work on that
very thing. Previously, the federal government would not give
the HCFCD a permit because of environmental concern, but that
permit has now been obtained after many years.
Councilman Johnson stated that the Eden Corporation will pay
for the cost of widening Goose Creek in order to take care of
their runoff water, but he felt that Ms. Loftin cannot expect the
Eden Corporation to cross Interstate 10 to widen that area. That
is something that is going to have to be done by Harris County.
In response to a statement by Ms. Loftin, Councilman Philips
stated that the City is certainly working toward the same end
that the residents in McNair are and all that he would suggest is
that Ms. Loftin know that this permit has been obtained and that
she contact the HCFCD and once again express her concern and
request a high priority on that work.
Councilman Cannon stated that in relati
problem, the Council has not seen a drainage
Lake Subdivision. Mr. Lanham explained that
Committee reviewed their drainage plans; the
proved the formation of the utility district
Commission did review the plans.
Dn to 11s. Loftin's
report on the Meadow
the Drainage Study
City Council ap-
and the Planning
Mr. Smith explained that the Drainage Study Committee did
study that and the project includes a retention pond which will
not improve the runoff but does not hurt it.
Councilman Cannon stated that if both the General Homes
development and the Meadow Lake Subdivision development were
completed at the same time, between the two, they are not contri-
buting to a downstream problem. Mr. Smith stated that it will
not be contributing to an upstream problem and hopefully will not
be contributing to a downstream problem.
Councilman Philips felt that it would be appropriate at this
Point to ask the Administration to contact the Harris County
Flood Control District to get them to define what their work is
going to be in the lower portion of Goose Creek.
Councilman Cannon stated that while the Administration is
doing that, a comment has been made that possibly there is a
barrier at Interstate 10 and he would like the Administration to
check in this regard. The Administration recommended approval of
the resolution.
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Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 734
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
GRANTING CONSENT AS PROVIDED BY TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES
ARTICLE 970a, TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE THOMPSON ROAD UTILITY
DISTRICT OF 258.28 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
SAID AREA BEING HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, UPON THE CONDITIONS AND
PROVISIONS HEREIN STATED.
Councilman Cannon commented that this has been a good
project and has given the Council good education in working with
the developers and complimented the developers on the work that
they have been doing with the Council.
Ordinance - Closing Hearing on Benefits and Establishing Assess-
ments on Park Street Paving Improvements
At the last Council meeting, City Council held a hearing on
the benefits and proposed assessments for the Park Street paving
improvements. Council had requested certain information from the
Administration which Mr. Lanham responded to. Park Street is a
designated truck route with a load limit on the section between
North Main and Pruett due to the fact that section is asphalt.
The estimate for reconstructing the base and the asphalt surface
is $91,791 and the estimated cost for an asphalt overlay is
$41,155. The contractor would expect to be paid $80,000 to break
the contract and the City has paid the engineers $42,476 for the
plans and survey work. Those amounts total $122,000. Some
changes were effected by the Administration to the proposed
assessment roll. Mr. Randall Strong, City Attorney, explained
that a number of changes merely reflected ownership. On Parcel
No. 1, ownership has been changed to Frances Renfro. Parcel No.
3 reflects no benefit because there was a question about a ditch
running across that property, and in looking at the reduced
frontage due to that ditch, the appraiser after looking at a map
showing the elevation of that property determined that the eleva-
tion was such that that property would not be enhanced. Parcel
No. 9 at the corner of Garth Road and Park Street reflects no
benefit on the roll. Parcel Nos. 13 and 16 were reduced because
they are residential property. Parcel Nos. 23 and 27 were
changed because of the update in ownership. Parcel No. 23 is now
owned by S & L Investments and Parcel No. 27 is owned by Gayle
Schroeder, Trustee. Parcel No. 28 is an additional tract that
had previously been shown as part of the Townsend property. The
improvement to Park will enhance that whole property. Parcel No.
34 is now owned by B & V Properties. Only 401 feet of curb is
being assessed because the portion at the corner already has
curb. The total assessment for the north side is $53,986 and for
the south side, $68,365.95. The total assessment for the entire
project equals $122,352.95.
Mr. Lanham stated that the contract price is $535,000. With
these changes in the assessment roll, the Administration recom-
mended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips stated that he had driven over Park
Street and it is not one of the worst streets in town by any
means -- drainage and road surface conditions. One of the things
that Councilman Philips expressed concern about was that a three
lane road is being considered and property owners object to
having this property cut back by this additional lane. Some
property owners do not feel the improvement is necessary. He
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felt that another thing that bears on the situation today is that
Loop 201 is moving ahead and ultimately will be the main east -
west traffic conduit there. Even though in 1975 this was a line
item in the bond program, a bridge was being proposed at that
time that is not under consideration now. A number of persons
did not understand that this was to be an assessment project.
Councilman Philips stated that he felt that the Council needs to
look at some alternatives that perhaps fit the situation better
in 1980 than perhaps was known in 1975. For example, the change
in traffic, the fact that the bridge is to be a two lane and the
fact that it will be very difficult to get off Loop 201 onto Park
Street. The interchange there is going to be a difficult one.
Councilman Philips stated that he would favor getting Park Street
brought into a good two lane road on a non- assessment basis which
would fit the future needs of the road and do the least damage to
the people there business -wise and protect the frontage of the
properties that are there.
Mayor Hutto stated that Councilman Philips had made some
good points, but he would have difficulty with not attempting to
go ahead with what had been proposed in the 1975 bond program.
Mayor Hutto stated that he concurred with some of the concerns of
Councilman Philips, as well as the property owners, but he would
much prefer to overbuild than to underbuild. He stated that he
would rather have a good three lane road there with no assessment
program than to have a two lane road, buy the City out of the
contract and spend $122,000 that the City would not get anything
for.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Johnson, Jim
Hutchison stated that no additional right -of -way would be required.
Councilman Cannon interjected that they might lose some
property that they are using but it is not their property.
Councilman Philips added that that was exactly the point
being made. Technically, the property owners are going to lose
some land that is used as an apron, although they do not own it
and the question is, does the City need to encroach on those
people when there is not that much traffic there to begin with?
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Hutchison ex-
plained that the new roadway will be 39 feet back to back with
curb. The whole roadway out there now is approximately 24 or 26
feet wide. The City's right -of -way is 80 feet.
B. B. Williams, property owner along Park Street, stated the
right -of -way is 80 feet up to the Barkley Square Apartments where
it breaks to 60 feet wide all the way to North Main Street.
Councilman Johnson emphasized that actually the City would
not need additional right -of -way but may be-utilizing right -of-
way not being utilized by property owners along Park.
Mr. Lanham stated that no recent traffic count had been
taken, but according to previous counts, the Administration would
estimate approximately 13,000 vehicles use Park Street during a
24 -hour period.
Councilman Cannon felt that the only consideration that
Council should be giving at this point is whether the project
will be assessment or not. He stated that he was opposed to
going out there and improving Park if it enhances property along
there to everybody else's expense. However, if Council feels the
enhancement is not there, then continue the project with no
assessment. He stated that he had opposed the project from the
beginning and would have completely supported not doing it to
start with, but the decision to construct the project has been
made.
Councilman Philips pointed out that it would cost $575,000
to do the project as it now stands without assessment credits
versus $430,000 and that includes $20,000 for engineering. This
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is a difference of approximately $140,000.
Mr. Lanham stated that with the present contract, Council
would be constructing a concrete street as opposed to an asphalt
street.
Councilman Johnson moved that the City Council perform this
project on a non - assessment basis, and inquired if the ordinance
would need to be changed.
After consulting with the City Attorney, Mr. Lanham stated
that the City Attorney ruled that the ordinance could be adopted
with Council indicating zero assessment.
Councilman Johnson indicated that incorporated within his
motion is to adopt the ordinance levying zero assessment.
Councilman Simmons seconded the motion.
Councilman Cannon stated that there have been assessment
projects dating to 1959 where people did not agree with those
projects but were assessed. He felt that the City is being
unfair to the people on Garth Road because they had the very same
reasons for not being assessed. Also, he felt Council would be
unfair to all the taxpayers to construct the project on a non -
assessment basis when an expert appraiser has stated property
will be enhanced by $122,000.
Mayor Hutto stated that he was concerned about double taxa-
tion. He felt that when the property value is enhanced, the Tax
Department will place the property on the tax roll at the en-
hanced value. Mayor Hutto pointed out that most of the projects
listed on the sheet furnished by the Administration were peti-
tioned, and that he felt that there is a place within the City of
Baytown for assessment programs, but not on a thoroughfare
street. On a residential street or a street that is used like
Ashleyville, where they petitioned, that is fine. Garth Road and
Park Street should not be assessable projects.
Councilman Johnson concurred that an assessment project was
logical for a residential street because he could see where
residential property would be enhanced. However, Councilman
Johnson felt that no property located on a thoroughfare would be
enhanced.
B. B. Williams, property owner along Park Street, stated
that he was opposed to paying to improve a street to allow for
better truck traffic. Also, he was opposed to one end of the
street being assessed when the other wasn't. Mr. Williams stated
that he would be willing to give extra right -of -way on the right
end where he owns most of the property on the south side except
for what is owned by Mr. Gray. He stated a willingness to give
five feet of his property. He stated that he was not against
progress, but was against paying for progress three or four
different ways.
Councilman Philips inquired why a three -lane street is
needed?
Mr. Lanham responded that the Administration's reason for
recommending three lanes is that there are a number of businesses
along there which means there will be a large number of turning
movements going into the businesses. With just two lanes,
motorists are going to back the traffic up. The City should
encourage additional business development along there and the
left turn lane will help to do that.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham explained
that the City will not have to take any private property to
construct the three lane concrete street and no additional
right -of -way will be required. However, he did not know if it
would be necessary to use any of the existing easements that
property owners are now using.
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Councilman Philips stated that he had been informed that the
construction would hurt that little row of shops along the north
side by seriously shortening the parking facilities.
Mayor Hutto stated
the property owners are
the present time.
Councilman Philips
could be shifted to the
aprons on the north sid
that parking wouldn't be affected unless
using taxpayers' property to park on at
inquired of Jim Hutchison if the street
south in order to protect those drive
B.
Mr. Hutchison responded that it is possible if the Council
would direct Busch, Hutchison to do that. There would be no
problem to set the street off the center of the right -of -way, but
it would be necessary to line up with the existing Park Street
and Pruett.
Mayor Hutto inquired how much out of alignment would this
be? Mr. Hutchison responded that there is 91 feet available.
Mayor Hutto inquired if Councilman Philips wanted to ask the
consulting engineers to do that and if there were any problems to
come back to the Administration and to Council?
Councilman Cannon inquired if this would cause a realign-
ment of drainage?
Air. Hutchison responded that this would mean the drainage
would be placed underneath the road.
Councilman Philips stated that he would consider that as
being something of benefit worth striving to obtain. He stated
that he just didn't want to hurt the people located there by
detracting from their business. He felt the City needed to
protect those people to the extent possible.
Mayor Hutto stated that he would like to ask for that
accommodation and if there is any difficulty, Mr. Hutchison can
get back with Council.
Mr. Hutchison stated that his firm would simply have to go
look at the situation.
In response to an inquiry from Jean Shepherd, an interested
citizen, Mr. Lanham explained that the third lane, the center
lane, is not for moving traffic but is for left turns. You
really are not feeding three lanes into two. There are only two
moving lanes.
Dan Savell stated that he was concerned that everytime the
City rebuilds a street, there is a problem with drainage. Park
Street has excellent drainage now.
Mr. Hutchison responded that the street will be lowered to
about six inches, but drainage will be excellent because the
' drainage ditch on the south side will be piped. Also, Mr.
Hutchison assured Mr. Savell that the curbing will be replaced.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson and Simmons
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Cannon
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ORDINANCE NO. 2897
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING
PARK STREET AND THE OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY FOR THE PAYMENT OF A
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING AND PAVING PORTIONS OF THAT STREET;
PROVIDING FOR THE TIME WHEN SUCH ASSESSMENTS BECOME DUE AND
PAYABLE, THE RATE OF INTEREST, AND FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN
AGAINST SAID PROPERTY AND MAKING SAID CHARGE A PERSONAL LIABILITY
OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING PROPERTY ABUTTING PARK STREET; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS.
Ordinance - Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article VI,
"Stopping, Standing and Parking" to Prohibit Parking in Areas
Designated for Handicapped Persons' Use
Council discussed this at the last meeting and asked the
Administration to come back with a revised ordinance. The pro-
posed ordinance amends the City's Traffic Code to provide new
regulations regarding parking in handicapped zones. The ordi-
nance contains a long definition of handicapped zones which is
the same that is used by the State of Texas. Section 18 -52 of
the proposed ordinance, "Prohibited Curb Zone Parking," provides
that persons entitled to use a handicapped zone shall so indicate
by affixing to the rear license plate of the vehicle used for
their transportation, a disabled person's insignia issued by the
State of Texas. In Subsection (d) of Section 18 -52, the proposed
ordinance indicates that it is an affirmative defense to any
prosecution, for a period of time longer than is designated or
any prosecution involving a handicapped zone for any purpose
other than that which is designated, if such vehicle was operated
by or used to transport a handicapped person as defined in this
chapter.
Councilman Johnson inquired if this ordinance would also
include a temporarily handicapped person. Mr. Lanham explained
that a temporarily handicapped person would also have to meet the
definition in the state law and that definition specifically
states permanently injured.
Mayor Hutto recognized a lady from the audience who stated
there is a simple solution, whereas a temporarily disabled can
obtain a card from the different agencies and once the tempo-
rarily disabled person is able to get around, the card is revoked.
The Administration commented that if a person is driving a
bus that is transporting handicapped persons, that person would
be able to park in the handicapped zone without committing an
offense.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2898
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
CREATING HANDICAPPED ZONES AND PROHIBITING PARKING IN SUCH ZONES
BY THOSE NOT PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
DIRECT CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
The Administration pointed out that this ordinance will not
be in effect for 45 days after its passage.
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Ordinance - Authorizing Execution of Contract With Harris County
for Jail Services
The contract with Harris County for jail services expired in
February of this year. The proposed ordinance authorizes the
execution of a thirteen -month contract with Harris County for
jail services. This contract provides that the City shall be
paid a sum of $70,415 to feed and house Harris County prisoners.
In order to enter into this contract, the City has to meet the
requirements of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Recent
modifications completed at the City jail and changes in jail
procedures bring the City into compliance with standards. Last
year's contract provided that the City would be paid $62,000 for
a twelve -month period. The Administration recommended approval
of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2899
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
HARRIS COUNTY PROVIDING FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE COUNTY WITH REGARD TO FURNISHING, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERA-
TION OF JOINT JAIL FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Amending Division 5 of the Code of Ordinances to
Restructure the Community Development Advisory Committee
The proposed ordinance restructures the Community Develop-
ment Advisory Committee by reducing the membership of the commit-
tee from twelve to nine members. This request was made because
the committee is having difficulty in getting a quorum at their
meetings. This ordinance also changes the representation of
moderate income residents on the committee by reducing it from
eight to six. It continues the requirement that minority groups
will be represented in proportion to their city -wide population.
The ordinance also retains the requirement that the board shall
consist of at least one member from each of the six council
districts. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Simmons moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2900
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO RESTRUCTURE MEMBERSHIP OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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Ordinance - Awarding Contract
South Side of Interstate 10
Road to Nort'h'west' 'Corn'er of
for Twelve Inch Water Main on
Frontage Road from Thompson
Sari Jacinto Mall
Eight bids were received for the construction of a twelve -
inch water line on the south side of Interstate 10 from Thompson
Road to the northwest corner of the San Jacinto Mall. JaHo, Inc.
submitted a low bid at a total cost of $217,870.52. The bid
tabulation is as follows:
R. T.
Bishop Construction
$249,698.80
Jalco,
Inc.
$374,686.00
Skeen
& Associates, Inc.
NO BID
Marathon
Paving
NO BID
Paving
Services, Inc.
$285,999.96
JaHo,
Inc.
$217,870.52
McKey
Construction
$297,055.60
James
Manning
NO BID
David
Wight Construction Co.
$242,876.00
Bellewood Construction Co.
$231,875.00
Texas
Sterling Const., Inc.
$251,124.00
The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2901
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JAHO, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A TWELVE -INCH WATER MAIN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF INTERSTATE 10
FRONTAGE ROAD, FROM THOMPSON ROAD TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAN
JACINTO MALL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY
THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 52/100 ($217,870.52) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO
SUCH AGREEMENT.
Ordinance - Awarding Contract for 1979 Community Development
Program -- Street and Drainage Improvements to Cedar Street
Six bids were received for the construction of street and
drainage improvements and water and sewer line on Cedar Street
from Arbor Street to Airhart Drive. This work will include
concrete streets, storm drainage and replacement of water and
sewer lines. Construction Specialists, Inc. of Hitchcock sub-
mitted the low bid at a cost of $287,775. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2902
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF HITCHCOCK CONSTRUCTION SPE-
CIALISTS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS TO CEDAR STREET (1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR
THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY -SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
SEVENTY -FIVE AND N01100 ($287,775.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH
AGREEMENT.
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Bid tabulation is attached as Attachment "A."
Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Purchase of Garbage Bags
Ten bids were received for the purchase of 400,000 garbage
bags. Winzen International, Inc. submitted the low bid, but it
does not meet the packaging specifications. Bemis Company, Inc.,
the next low bidder, meets specifications and submitted a bid of
$26,532. At this price, the City will be able to continue
selling a box of 50 bags for $3.50. The Administration recom-
mended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips inquired as to why the low bidder did not
meet specifications. Mr. Savage responded that the reason Winzen
International, Inc. did not meet specifications is that the bags
were to be in bundles rather than boxed. The City is set up to
handle the garbage bags in boxes in terms of the storage space in
places where these bags are sold.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2903
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BEMIS COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF GARBAGE BAGS ON A UNIT PRICE
BASIS, SMITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE
ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED.
Bid tabulation is attached as Attachment "B."
Councilman Philips suggested that in line with Mr. Lanham's
statement that the City is holding the line on the price of the
bags, the City may one day face the alternative of buying the
unboxed version. He suggested that the Administration check into
that and see what kind of cost that might inflict.
Mayor Hutto felt that the reason the bags are being sold to
citizens is because of the way they are packaged.
Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Annual Auto Fittings Contract
Six bids were received on the purchase of the City's esti-
mated annual supply of auto fittings. Kar Products, Inc. sub-
mitted the low bid at a total cost of $18,980.06. The bidder is
based in Dallas, Texas. This is the first time that the City has
attempted to take annual bids on these parts. Bid requirements
were based on the City's estimated annual needs. The Adminis-
tration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Coun-
cilman Johnson seconded the motion.
Mr. Lanham, in response to a question from Council, ex-
plained that the items will be ordered as needed, and further
stated that the City is not obligated to buy the quantities shown
on the bid tabulation.
Councilman Philips stated that should there be a supply
problem, the parts could always be purchased from Ted's Auto
Supply as an alternate. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
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Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2904
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KAR PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AUTO FITTINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF THE SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 06/100
($18,980.06) DOLLARS.
Bid tabulation is attached as Attachment "C."
Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Selective Herbicide
Two bids were received for the purchase of selective herbi-
cide for the Parks Department. Chem Tac, Inc. of Fredericksburg
submitted the low bid at a cost of $7,500. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2905
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHEM TAC, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF SELECTIVE HERBICIDE ON A UNIT PRICE
BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE
ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED.
Bid tabulation is attached as Attachment "D."
Resolution No. 735 - Authorizing the Administration to Make
Application to Texas Department of Community Affairs for
IPA Grant
The Administration was not ready to act on this item.
Discuss Participation in Flood Insurance Program Pilot Project
Under Section 13.62
The Administration received a letter today from Colonel
James W. Sigler of the Corps of Engineers. The letter read as
follows:
"This is to advise you that the Baytown, Texas
Project, authorized by the Water Resources Dev-
elopment Act of 1976, has been placed in the
inactive category of Civil Works projects.
Based on the successive failures of local inter-
ests, in 1979 and 1980 bond elections, to provide
for funding of the non - federal share of project's
costs, there is currently no reasonable prospect
that the required local cooperation will be
forthcoming.
The project could be reclassified should changed
conditions in the future warrant such action."
For several years, the Flood Insurance Act has included
provisions for the purchase of certain properties subject to
frequent flooding. However, it was not funded until this year.
On May 13, 1980, representatives of the Flood Insurance Admin-
istration, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Congressman Eckhardt's
office and the Brownwood Civic Association met with the Adminis-
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tration to discuss the possibility of Baytown, and specifically
the Brownwood area, participating in this program as a pilot
project. Participation is voluntary on the part of the home-
owner. A local sponsor must cooperate with the Flood Insurance
Administration in implementing the program. Mr. Lanham reviewed
some of the requirements. ?fir. Lanham indicated that this is not
the solution to the Brownwood problems and this is not really a
viable alternative to what was proposed when the citizens voted
on the bond issue. If homes are bought on an individual basis in
Brownwood, it is not likely that all of the homes would be bought.
There would be no reduction or very little reduction in terms of
city services. In fact, one of the requirements placed on the
local sponsor is that they must agree to take the lots that are
cleared. Mr. Lanham felt that the City could assume there would
be an increase in cost for the local government. It would have
the advantage of enabling some people to be paid for their homes
and have the homes cleared away. Mr. Lanham felt that this is
something that should be pursued. The representatives of the
Flood Insurance Administration talked in terms of possibly 20 to
30 homes during the first year of the project should the City
choose to participate.
Today, the Administration received from the Flood Insurance
Administration several pages called draft guidelines for com-
munity commitments under Section 13.62, Acquisition Program,
which was discussed on May 13. A copy of these guidelines were
placed at the Council table. Mr. Lanham reviewed a few of the
guidelines with Council as follows:
1. The City must be participating in the Flood Insurance
Program and have the appropriate ordinances and regu-
lations. The City meets this requirement.
2. The City must have enforced and submit an existing land
reuse plan acceptable to FEMA, including among other
things, assurances that land transferred to the commu-
nity will be managed in a manner consistent with sound
land management and use. FEMA will assist in the
preparation of the re -use plan.
3. The title to the land shall be subject to specific
restrictive covenants that the land is dedicated in
perpetuity for open space purposes and that the com-
munity shall faithfully manage the land for its dedi-
cated open space purposes.
4. The community will remove all improvements and debris,
including any concrete slabs or foundations from the
land and restore the site to its natural environment
within 90 days of the delivery of the deed.
Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration has not had time to
study these requirements and requested Council approval to
pursue this with Flood Insurance Administration. The Admin-
istration can gain a clear understanding of just what the local
community's responsibility would be and can give the Council some
idea of the costs, if any are involved. If there is a way that
the City can help 20 - 30 homeowners to dispose of their homes to
the Flood Insurance Administration instead of being paid time
after time for losses, Mr. Lanham felt that the City should do
that and felt there are some advantages to the community. This
would certainly benefit the homeowners. Mr. Lanham felt that the
objective here is to buy some homes rather than continuing to pay
claims.
Mr. Savage stated that one thing important to add here is
that the home itself must be insured and if it is not insured,
that homeowner cannot participate.
Councilman Philips stated that it occurs to him that the
federal government has a device which gets them out of the flood
insurance premium on a particular piece of property. Yet the
burden of keeping the property maintained is transferred to the
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city. He hoped that there would be some way in which the federal
government recognizes that there is an increased burden, in-
creased cost to the local government in perpetuity to take this
on. He stated that he would like the Administration to probe
every avenue to see if there is some way that the City could be
given a caretaker fee.
Council had no objection but requested that the Administra-
tion report back to the Council in this regard.
Consider Authorizing Participation in Construction Cost of
Oversized Sanitary Sewer Extension on Barkaloo Road
Norman Dykes, City Engineer, stated that he placed a map on
the wall behind the Council table. Crockett Elementary School is
located 1,900 feet north of Baker Road on Barkaloo Road. The
school is under construction and there is a contract to lay an 8-
inch sanitary sewer line up to the school. The Administration
has been in touch with the school district. Busch, Hutchison &
Associates is the engineer that designed this line. This line is
designed to serve the school and is designed at a depth that is
only necessary to serve the school. The main trunk line which is
the extreme west end of the East District project, is going to be
let for bids within the next few weeks. It will be put in along
Baker Road and is designed to serve that area up north to Cedar
Bayou- Lynchburg Road. It is the Administration's feeling that if
a sewer line is to be laid up Barkaloo Road, it should be of
sufficient depth and size to serve that area to Cedar Bayou -
Lynchburg Road. Otherwise, the City is going to have duplicate
sanitary sewer lines in Barkaloo Road, one at a greater depth
than the other and to complicate the problem, this is on the west
side of Barkaloo Road. On the east side of Barkaloo Road, the
City just completed the installation of the new BAWA line which
has used up much of the easement area that is available on the
east side. He felt that the City is going to have problems if
the City tries to get too many water and too many sewer lines in
the same road, and especially if they are duplicate lines. This
should be avoided wherever possible. The school has a contract
that is going to cost $26,625. Busch, Hutchison & Associates has
talked with the school contractor concerning the possibility of
laying a line to fit the City's needs, that being a ten -inch line
at a depth of approximately 12 feet because that is the depth of
the end of the City's line at Baker Road. The costs would be
$70,968 or $37.35 per foot. Mr. Dykes stated that he felt that
estimate was high, so he contacted Langford Engineering and found
that their estimates on the City's East District Project for the
same 10 -inch sanitary sewer line at a 12 foot depth is approxi-
mately $45.00 per foot. Mr. Dykes stated that he sees an oppor-
tunity for the City to get a larger line installed at a greater
depth by just paying the difference which is $44,343. This would
save the duplicate lines and would have the line 1,900 feet north
of Baker, at a position, location and depth to be extended on
further to the north. It would be a gravity flow line all the
way to the proposed lift station in Jenkins - Hollaway Park near
Raccoon Drive.
Councilman Johnson inquired if a ten -inch line is large
enough for the school and the City's projected use. Mr. Dykes
stated that he felt that a ten -inch line would be sufficient.
Council inquired if the City has funds available to do this
work. Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration recommends
that this work be done but the City will have to use some of the
East District bond funds that the City has earmarked for improve-
ments to the East District. The City also plans to sell $1,000,000
in certificates of obligation for this work. Mr. Lanham explained
that the East District bids include some alternates- -sewer lines
in Hardin Road and Raccoon Drive south of this area and another
area that is presently outside of the City. If the bids should
come in too high, the Council could delete some of those. This
is an opportunity for the City to get a line at considerably less
cost than if the City did it themselves in the future. Goose
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Creek Consolidated Independent School District is agreeable with
this. The Administration recommended approval of City partici-
pation in the cost of the oversized sewer line.
Councilman Cannon moved for the approval of City participa-
tion in the cost of the oversized sewer line; Councilman Simmons
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Proposed Schedule Change by Texas Bus Lines
The Mayor received a letter from Mr. Scott Keller, President
of Transportation Enterprises, Inc., indicating that they propose
to change their request to the Railroad Commission regarding the
discontinuance of bus service to Baytown. As Council will recall,
they had applied to the Railroad Commission for permission to
discontinue the service to Baytown completely and now they are
suggesting that they make one round trip to Baytown daily in lieu
of the previous request. Texas Bus Lines would leave Houston's
Greyhound Station at 8:00 a.m. and the Continental Trailways
Station at 8 :10 a.m. Arrival in Baytown would be at 9:10 a.m.
Departure from Baytown would be at 9:10 a.m., and arrival at the
Greyhound station in Houston would be 10:00 a.m.; arrival at
Continental Trailways station would be 10:10 a.m. They have an
average of less than four riders per trip and by discontinuing
service, they are not inconveniencing a large number of people.
By having one roundtrip, the City will continue to have freight
service and some transportation. Mr. Lanham felt that this is a
reasonable compromise from the original request. The Adminis-
tration recommended that the City of Baytown support their
revised request.
Councilman Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of the
Administration; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Hutto recessed the open meeting into executive session
to discuss personnel matters. When the open meeting reconvened,
the following business was transacted:
Consider Appointment to Wrecker Committee
Councilman Johnson nominated Mr. V. K. "Smitty" Smith as the
fifth member of the Wrecker Committee. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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Consider Appointments to Community Development Advisory Board
Councilman Philips moved that the following appointments be
made to the Community Development Advisory Committee:
Three -year Terms
S. L. Haywood
Dan Herrerra
Ms. Diane Quinones
Two -year Terms
Mrs. Madonia Stafford
Ruben DeHoyos
Jean Shepherd
One -year Terms
Mrs. Edna Oliver
Mrs. Woodrow Lewis
Archie Sylvia
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Unfinished Business
Councilman Johnson requested that the Administration check
with Bill Cornelius to see what the prospect would be for placing
a "signal ahead" sign at the intersection of Decker Drive and
Bayway.
Adjourn
With no further business to be transacted, Mayor Hutto
adjourned the meeting.
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Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
ileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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