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1981 03 26 CC Minutes10326 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 26, 1981 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, ?larch 26, 1981, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the fol- lowing attendance: Fred T. Philips Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons *Mary E. Wilbanks Eileen Caffey Allen Cannon Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk The meeting was called to order with a quorum present and the invocation was offered by Councilman Philips. Minutes Councilman Johnson moved for approval of the minutes of the March 12, 1981, meeting; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Civics Day - Today, at City Hall, 150 Sterling High School students assumed the positions of their counterparts on the city staff. A mock Council meeting was held where the students handled several of the city's problems. Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, coordinated efforts with the school. The day was very productive for all participants. Houston Lighting and Power.- The April billing for con- sumers using 1,000 KWH will be $56.38, an increase of $1.49 over the fuel cost for the month of March. Thompson Road BAWA Line - Last week nitrous oxide gas was pumped into the line to help locate the leaks. Using this method of detection, a valve was found to be leaking. The valve is very important because it connects the Thompson Road line to the Lynchburg Cedar Bayou line which goes east. The valve was removed and a blind flang was installed. After plugging this line, the pressure tests resumed and over the weekend another leak was found at a joint which was welded both inside and outside on Tuesday. Yesterday, the contractor 10326 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 began putting water back into the line, along with the gas, therefore, the consultants working to detect leaks will be working in that direction again. What the contractor is doing now seems to be the proper way to go about testing the line. Capital Improvements Program - Council was furnished with the report that was given to the Steering Committee which in- cludes reports from all the subcommittees with the exception of the Finance Subcommittee. The Steering Committee will meet again when the Finance Subcommittee is ready to make its report. At that time the Steering Committee will begin its work of finalizing a recommendation for Council. *Councilwoman Wilbanks present. Houston - Galveston Regional Transportation Study - Council- man Philips is Baytown's representative on this committee. The Administration has received a report from this group which lists the various projects that are scheduled for con- struction within the next year and those that are scheduled in future years. The projects that are presently being con- structed in Baytown include Loop 201, from Spur 330 to McKinney with the expected completion date of 1982. Projects that are scheduled to be contracted in 1981 include: State Highway 146, from Ferry Road to Chambers County and State Highway 146, from the Cedar Bayou Bridge to Interstate 10. The portion outside the city is expected to be contracted in the fall of 1981. It will be a four -lane concrete highway with a left - turn lane. The portion within the city is scheduled for completion in 1984. It will be a six -lane divided highway. The highway department expects to award the contract in 1981 on Loop 201, from Hunter Street to Highway 146 at McKinney Road. The construction in progress now is Phase I - -this will be Phase II which will ultimately be a six -lane expressway. Loop 201 from State Highway 146 at McKinney on to Ferry Road is scheduled for completion in 1984. It too will be a six - lane divided highway with a grade separation at Highway 146. Spur 55 is partially completed. The portion in Harris County and the bridge is completed. That portion is scheduled for letting on April 15 and that will be a 27 -foot paved street. There are other sections of highways in the Baytown area that are included in the 20 -year plan which areas are included on a map depicting proposed road work. State Highway 146, from Loop 225 to Loop 201 is scheduled for a four -lane bridge between 1984 and 1986. Spur 330 to McKinney Road, a six -lane expressway, is also scheduled in that time period. The final phase would be in the time frame 1987 to 2000. All of this is an indication that the highway department does intend to proceed with the projects that are underway in the Baytown area. Of course, funding reductions at the federal level would have an impact on all these projects. Councilman Philips explained that the purpose of this committee is to coordinate roadway programs for the thirteen - county area, including state highways, interstate highways and county roadways. As this report indicates, Baytown is receiving its just share of improvements for the thirteen - county area. Baker Road - Mayor Hutto inquired if the Baker Road contract had been let? Mr. Lanham responded that he would have to check and report back. Redistricting - The state legislature is required to redistrict the state for purposes of the election of congress- men, state representatives and state senators. On Monday, April 20, in Austin, hearings will be held on the Harris 10326 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 County portion of redistricting. On April 27, the metro- politan hearings will be continued and testimony on the draft proposals will be submitted. The first hearing is general testimony. The Baytown Chamber of Commerce has had a committee working on this question and a copy of the reso- lution adopted by the Chamber in this regard was furnished to Council. The Chamber of Commerce resolution states that the Chamber's first priority in redistricting is that Baytown stay whole and undivided in representation. Section 1 of the resolution proposes that the Senate District for east and northeast Harris County be bounded on the south by the Houston Ship Channel, on the east by the Harris County line and the north and west from the intersection of such bound- aries a sufficient distance to make up a contiguous district. Section 2 of the resolution proposed that the Congres- sional District be considered in the same manner as the Senatorial District. Section 3 Representative Jacinto River, on the east by ward within sup up a district. of the resolution proposes that the State District be bounded on the west by the San on the south by the Houston Ship Channel, the Harris County line, continuing north - ::h boundaries a sufficient distance to make The Chamber of Commerce resolution will be given to the Speaker of the House tomorrow since he will be in Bay- town for the Chamber's weekly luncheon meeting. Council requested that the Administration develop a resolution for the next Council meeting for consideration by Council. Councilwoman Wilbanks stated that she would be willing for the Mayor, as representative of the city, to indicate to ?sir. Clayton tomorrow that the City Council is looking at this and that Council is interested in keeping Baytown a whole unit. Bayland Park - The Administration has submitted a request to the Corps of Engineers to fill an area on the east side of Bayland Park as material becomes available to build the area up about 5� feet. This would not affect the area that the city was required to set aside when the Market Street bridge was constructed. Councilman Philips requested that the Administration check into the possibility of placing fill in the area south of Park Street and east of Decker Drive where the two columns from the old Busch Ranch remain. This is an unsightly area which is very low. Mr. Lanham stated he would look into the matter. Signalization - The City of Baytown is receiving some rlll highway department funding for signal improvements. There are seven locations involved. Pruett and Williams, Bob Smith and Main, and James and Main are essentially complete and in operation. The remainder are about ninety (90 %) percent complete. Those remaining are on Main at Midway, Harold, Cedar Bayou, Park and William /Hines intersections. Community Development Program (Cherry and Pine Streets) - About eighty (80 %) percent of the storm sewer system has been installed. 10326 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 East District Sanitary Sewer Project - All the lines and force lines are in place. The project is about ninety -five (95 %) percent complete. The final connections cannot be made until the lift station is complete. The lift station contractor has completed the structural work and expects delivery of the mechanical equipment in June. Sliplining - On the sliplining contract which was awarded on emergency basis, the contractor has pulled the liner through the line and taps are now being made. Drainage - City forces have completed drainage work on Marvin Road and Craigmont Boulevard. The Yard /Kilgore Road Project is ninety (90%) percent complete and two minor projects on Crow Road and Stella Street have been completed. Water line repairs - The utility construction crew has completed the installation of a six -inch line on Oakmont and the replacement of the two -inch water line on Fleetwood is approximately ninety (90%0) complete. Two -inch and eight - inch lines on Dorris Street have been relocated due to Commu- nity Development Projects being performed by Harris County. Questions Regarding City_ Manager's Report In response to a question from Councilman Johnson, Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, stated that he was of the opinion that at least fifty (50 %) percent of the Community Development Funds may be expended toward rehabilitation out- side the target area. Councilwoman Wilbanks reported that one of the staff members of H -GAC had commented that by far Baytown had devel- oped more constructive and innovative uses for Community Devel- opment monies than any other community that he had visited. Councilman Cannon expressed concern that Baytown is with- out an ordinance regulating massage parlors and nude modeling studios. Iie requested that the Administration draft an ordi- nance to provide Baytown with maximum protection with regard to the establishment of these type businesses. Mr. Lanham responded that the Administration would prepare such a document for Council consideration. He mentioned that the county and other cities are regulating this type activity and a city with no regulations could be a place where these establishments would open. Representatives of Timber Ridge Will Appear Mr. Scott Goodman, representative of Timber Ridge addition, appeared to request that Council reconsider the ordinance on which no action was taken last meeting concerning establishment of rates for users of water outside the city limits. He pointed out that if the policy remains as is, residents of Timber Ridge will be paying $40.50 per month just for water. The Administration had developed figures to show Council what rates would be under current policy which is twice the minimum, plus 1A times above the minimum. At the old rates, 7,000 gallons of water was $12.49; sewer, $15.40 for a total of $27.89. Under the new rates, the costs for 7,000 gallons of water, would be $22.00 for water; $15.40 for sewer for a total of $37.40. The recommendation of the Administration was that all users of water outside the city limits be charged the same as users of water inside the city limits, with a $3.00 10326 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 surcharge to users of water outside the city limits. The sewer charges would still be assessed on the formula twice the minimum, plus 11 times above the minimum. In the discussion, Councilman Philips pointed out that it would be prohibitive for the city to furnish residents of Timber Ridge with surface water at this time, but at some future date this would be feasible. In response to a suggestion that the well system be donated to the residents of Timber Ridge for maintenance and that the City of Baytown continue to provide sewer service, the City Attorney stated that the city must receive fair market value for city property; therefore, the city would be unable to donate the system to the residents. A lease could be arranged, but again the lease would have to be on fair market value. Councilman Simmons requested that the original ordi- nance be put on the next Council agenda for consideration. Mr. Lanham reminded Council that the reason the city agreed to take over the water and sewer system in Timber Ridge was that citizens of Whispering Pines objected to the fact that effluent from the Timber Ridge sewerage treat- ment plant would flow into a small ditch that flows through Whispering Pines and into Cary's Bayou. Council had no objection to the request of Councilman Simmons that the original ordinance be put on the next Council agenda. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Providing for Approval of Road- way Listings and Maps Updating Municipal Maintenance Agree- ment and Authorizing Execution of Same The City of Baytown has a municipal maintenance agree- ment with the highway department that applies to various highways and highway department facilities within the city limits. This proposed agreement will simply update that agreement. The proposed agreement adds highways that have been annexed or constructed since 1968 -- Loop 201 from West Main to Decker Drive, Spur 330 from Airhart to Loop 201 and portions of Interstate 10 that have been annexed, including the traffic signal that has been installed. Spur 55 is not included, therefore, probably in the future an update will be required to add that. No changes have been made in the wording of the agreement. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3111 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UPDATING THE MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 10326 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Consider Proposed Ordinance, Approving an Agreement Between the City of Baytown and Creditors Financial Services, Inc. for Collection of Utility Office Write -Off Accounts Council had been provided with a memorandum from Pete Cote, Utility Office Manager, which sets forth the present procedures utilized to collect write -off accounts and the proposed procedures that would be utilized should Council elect to enter into an agreement with Creditors Financial Services, Inc. for collection of utility office write -off accounts. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the collection agency will receive fifty (50 %) percent of the revenue that is collected from write -off accounts. Approval of this agreement will speed up the process for collection of delinquent final accounts which total more than $30.00. The legal department does not have the time to attribute to collection to do an effective job. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance, authorizing an agree- ment between the City of Baytown and Creditors Financial Services, Inc. of Houston. Last year, approximately $30,000 was written off as being uncollectible. The total billing for the year was approximately one (1°x'0) percent. Council would be authorizing participation under the direct collection method of the agreement and the agreement can be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party. The agreement does provide that the collection agency may accept less than the amount owed, but the City of Baytown may not do so. In response to an expression of concern by Council regarding Item No. 12 of the agreement, Mr. Cote explained that the city does not go to court very often on these accounts, but the situation as far as court costs are concerned would be the same. When the legal department files for judgment, courts costs must be paid. No legal action is taken by the company without the city giving prior notice in writing to do so. Mr. Lanham explained that he had been in contact with the manager of one of the utility companies who stated that a similar system is utilized to collect that company's write -off accounts. Councilman Simmons stated that the whole intent is to collect the uncollectible accounts and whatever is collected, the city will have that much to its credit and as far as the legal technicalities of the contract, if the legal department has examined the document and finds no problem, then there is no reason not to enter the contract. Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance; Council- man Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caff ey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3112 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CREDITORS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR COLLECTION OF UTILITY OFFICE WRITE -OFF ACCOUNTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF SUCH WRITE OFF ACCOUNTS COLLECTED UNDER SUCH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 10326 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Contract for Sanitary Sewer Services Between Lake Municipal Utility District and the City of Baytown Randy Strong, City Attorney, explained that in December Council approved an agreement between the City of Baytown and Lake Municipal Utility District which agreement is very similar to the basic contract for sanitary sewer services that has been used for other utility districts. There were some minor adjustments to the contract due to the large capital buy -in fee being assessed Lake Municipal Utility District. Lake Municipal Utility District is having problems getting their bonds approved by the State because the con- tract is for a five -year period with renewal options. There- fore, Lake Municipal Utility District is proposing that the City of Baytown amend this contract to enter into a forty - year contract. Andy Johnson with the firm of Rowe, Hay & Young, was present to answer questions. Mr. Johnson explained that when the district presented its bond proposal to the State, the State felt that since the district is putting up $525,000 toward the capital improvements of the sewer sys- tem that in the event the contract was terminated by the City of Baytown, the residents of the district would be paying taxes on $525,000 which they would be receiving no benefit from. Therefore, the State suggested that the district would do either of the following: (1) increase the term of the contract to statutory maximum which is 40 years, or (2) work out some reimbursement provision with the city so in the event the contract were terminated, the district could recoup some of its cash. Lake Municipal Utility District is interested in receiving the sewer service, therefore, the decision was made to request an amendment to the contract. In response to a concern of Council regarding the con- tract expansion to 40 years, the City Attorney explained that if either party defaults, the contract may be termi- nated. Mr. Lanham pointed out that the City of Baytown will be guaranteeing the district sewer capacity for the next 40 years. Mayor Hutto stated that that is correct and during that period the City of Baytown would be utilizing the $525,000 to accomplish that. He also stated that it is quite common for an utility district to need a lengthy agreement of some sort as a basis for their bonded indebted- ness. Mr. Johnson, in response to Councilman Cannon's inquiry regarding whether 25 years would provide ample protection, stated that the typical situation is that when the district matures and the bonds are paid down, the city annexes the district. In response to a question from Council, the City Attor- ney explained that the present contract provides for five year term with renewal options and a provision of two years written notice in the event the city desires to cancel the contract. In any event, the contract can be terminated for breach of contract. 10326 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Mr. Lanham pointed out that one reason that the city may want the longer contract is that the city would prefer that the district not terminate the contract after 10 years and build a sewerage treatment plant. At the last Council meeting, the point was made that the city would not like to encourage the construction of a sewerage treatment plant by another entity to the north. Mr. Johnson stated that a reimbursement type amendment could be worked out where the city would pay a prorata share of the $525,000 back to the district in the event the contract were terminated. Some sort of sinking fund would need to be provided in the event the city elects to do this. In response to an inquiry from Council regarding the proposed 40 -year term, 'sir. Johnson explained that he had been contacted by the Texas Water Rights Commission regarding the length of the contract and he had simply asked if 40 years would be satisfactory. Mr. Johnson stated that if Council desired, he could contact the commission to determine if 30 years would be acceptable. However, the approval hearing is suppose to be held Monday a week. Councilman Philips moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3113 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS AND LAKE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Abandoning a Portion of Bela Avenue, Block 1, Outlawn Terrace The Administration was not ready on this item. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding the Annual Contract for PVC Pipe and Fittings Four bids were received for the annual contract for PVC pipe and fittings. The low bidder is Utility'Supply for the amount of $35,236.31 on estimated supply basis. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the low bidder. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None 10326 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 3114 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF UTILITY SUPPLY CO. FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX & 31/100 ($35,236.31) DOLLARS. For bid tabulation, see Attachment "A." Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding Contract for 1981 Street Improvement Program The 1980 -81 Budget contains $375,000 for street re- building. Bids were received on the street list approved by Council. Seven bids were received with Bo Mac Contractors, Inc. bidding $314,674.25, the low bid. Bo Mac Contractors, Inc. is a joint venture with Glenlen Paving, Beaumont, Texas. Glen - len has just completed Spur 55 base and asphalt work and has also performed a great deal of overlay work in Orange County. The State Department of Highways verified that this company does good work. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to Bo Mac Contractors, Inc. Councilman Cannon moved for the adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3115 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 1981 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BO MAC CONTRACTORS, INC., MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. For bid tabulation, see Attachment "B." Mr. Lanham reminded Council that it is not unusual for the contract to run over or under the amount bid because of the type work involved. Old streets are torn up and on some streets more material is required than expected, while on others less material is required. Bids are taken on esti- mated quantities per unit basis. The city has an inspector on the job and the city makes the decisions regarding material. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding Contract for 1981 Sanitary Sewer Sliplining- -Phase II Four bids were received for Sanitary Sewer Sliplining Contract - -Phase II. The low bidder is Channel Construction Company for the amount of $42,475.00. There is money avail- able in revenue sharing for this project. The contract consists of sliplining between East Texas and Oak Shadows 700 feet east from Westwood Drive; between Woodside and Oak Shadows southward toward East Texas; between Alabama and Florida from Missouri to Kentucky and between South Seventh and Lafayette Drive on Defee 600 feet to the north. All four of these lines do have cave -ins and need to be sliplined. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to Channel Construction Company. Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: 10326 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3116 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE 1981 SANITARY SEWER SLIPLINING CONTRACT, PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FORTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & N01100 ($42,475.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. For bid tabulation, see Attachment "C." Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Contract for Sanitary Sewer Sliplining- -Phase I The Administration is requesting a change order to contract for Sanitary Sewer Sliplining- -Phase I due to a serious problem on Edgewood. A city crew was called to this location and after digging the line up, it was determined that the line could not be repaired. Rather than attempting to add the line to Phase II, the Administration worked out a change order on Phase I. The contractor has pipe on hand and can begin work very shortly at this location. This change order represents approximately $200 more than the bids just received, but the Administration feels that with both contractors working, the job will be accomplished much quicker. The Administration recommended approval of the change order.. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3117 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SHUR -FLO, INC., FOR THE PHASE I SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Repealing Ordinance No. 3105 and Awarding the Bid for Rehabilitation Project No. 79 -03 -16 to C & J Painting At the last Council meeting, an error was made in drafting the ordinance for Rehabilitation Project No. 79 -03 -16 and the ordinance was drafted for other than low bidder. Adoption of the proposed ordinance will repeal that ordinance and award the bid to low bidder C & J Painting for the amount of $5,616.33. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None 10326 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 3118 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3105 WHICH HAD AWARDED HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACT NO. 79 -03 -16 TO EDDIE MARRO- QUIN AND AWARDING HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACT NO. 79 -03- 16 TO C & J PAINTING FOR THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 33/100 ($5,616.33) DOLLARS. For bid tabulation, see Attachment "D." Consider Proposed Ordinance, Third and Final Reading on Franchise with Southwest Video Corporation, Inc. This is third and final reading on the proposed franchise with Southwest Video Corporation, Inc. for cable television service. Southwest Video has agreed to post $250,000 con- struction bond to insure the rebuilding of the existing sys- tem and the extension of service to areas not presently served within two years. Bob Grady with Southwest Video was present and stated that the work involving the mapping of the city has begun and actual pole work will begin in late summer. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilwoman Wilbanks related that she has received numerous calls from persons complaining of service and ques- tions concerning the number of channels available for the amount of money Baytown citizens are asked to pay. There are indications that in other areas more channels are avail- able for the same amount of money. For these reasons, Council- woman Wilbanks stated that she would be casting a dissenting vote. Mayor Hutto stated that he too had received complaints and that personally, he was unhappy with his service, but he realizes that the only alternative is to have the service disconnected or support the ordinance so that the company can come in and revamp the entire system. The franchise is not exclusive; therefore, this company may be encouraged to pro- vide better service. The company is committed to the point of providing $250,000. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilwoman Wilbanks (For caption of ordinance, see Page No. 10326 -12.) 10326 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 3074 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHWEST VIDEO CORPORATION, INC., (WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION) THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONDUCT WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, A CABLE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND BUSI- NESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A RADIO AND TELEVISION SIGNAL SYSTEM TO RECEIVE, AMPLIFY AND DISTRIBUTE TELEVISION AND RADIO SIGNALS AND TO ENTER UPON, ERECT, CONSTRUCT, MAIN- TAIN, EXTEND, REPAIR, REPLACE AND REMOVE IN, UNDER, UPON, WITHIN, OVER, ABOVE, ACROSS AND ALONG ANY AND ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS, STREETS, LANES AND ALLEYS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN A SYSTEM OF POLE LINES, POLES, FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES NECESSARY FOR RECEIVING, ORIGI- NATING, RELAYING AND DISTRIBUTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS AND AUDIO AND TELEVISION ENERGY TO SUBSCRIBERS LOCATED IN AND ABOUT THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AS NOW EXISTING, OR AS SAID CITY LIMITS MAY HEREINAFTER BE EXTENDED; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM INSO- FAR AS IT AFFECTS THE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH SYSTEM, PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH SYSTEM UNDER THIS FRANCHISE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE BY THE COMPANY. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Calling a Public Hearing on the Annexation of Approximately 4.3 Acres West of San Jacinto Mall Mr. Jim Hosek, President of Lone Star Bank, has requested annexation of the area where the bank will be located and the Administration is suggesting that Interstate 10 just north of the bank also be included. A map was shown depicting the pro- posed area to be annexed. There is some vacant property located continguous to the proposed area to be annexed which owners of that property was contacted, but he does not desire annexation at this time. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon. Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3119 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 4.3 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALSO KNOWN AS LONE STAR BANK, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Request from Lone Star Bank for City of Baytown Utilities There is a possibility that Lone Star Bank will be opening prior to annexation proceedings have been completed. Therefore, the bank is requesting to be allowed to connect to city water and sewer service. The Administration rec- ommended approval of that request - -both services are avail- able. Councilman Simmons moved to accept the recommendation of the Administration; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: 10326 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Proposed Resolution No. 762, Setting Forth Prior- ities for Harris County Capital Improvements -- Streets, Drainage, and Park Facilities, Within the City Limits and the Baytown Area In response to an indication from Commissioners Court that within the next eighteen months the plan is to hold a bond election and the request from the Court that the City of Baytown develop a priority list for the capital improve- ments program, the Administration has developed a resolution of priorities in the areas of street improvements, drainage improvements and park projects as follows: STREET IMPROVEMENTS I. West Baker Road - Construct a four (4) lane road with curb and gutter between Decker Drive and Bayway Drive. II. Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road - Construct a four (4) lane road with curb and gutter between Garth Road and North Main Street and a four (4) lane road surface from North Main Street to Sjolander Road. III. Bush Road - Construct a four (4) lane road with curb and gutter and storm sewers from Baker Road to Lynch- burg /Cedar Bayou Road. IV. Barkuloo Road - Construct a 39 foot road with curb and gutter between Massey Tompkins and Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road. V. Raccoon Road - Construct a 39 foot road with curb and gutter between Massey Tompkins Road and Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road. Councilman Philips suggested that the resolution be modified to provide that a four lane road surface be con- structed on Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road from North Main Street to Raccoon Drive. Mayor Hutto stated that the city probably will not get all the improvements being requested, in fact some of the items listed have been listed on previous requests. Thirteen drainage improvements are listed, but some may be performed by Harris County Flood Control District crews. Some of the drainage improvements are listed as a result of recommendation from Harris County Flood Control District. A map was posted which depicted the various drainage improve- ments being proposed. Mayor Hutto suggested that on the east side of Baker Road on the bridge, the curb needs to be cut and a valley or gutter provided to allow the water to follow the natural flow. The Administration will be working with the flood control district in this regard. The resolution also suggests that a regional park, prefer- ably water based should be included in the next county bond election. 10326 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 Upon passage, copies of this resolution will be forwarded to the County Judge, Commissioner Fonteno, County Engineer, and County Flood Control District. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of the reso- lution with the modification mentioned by Councilman Philips to be included; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 762 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SETTING FORTH DESIRED PRIORITIES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND IN THE BAYTOWN AREA. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 763, Endorsing House Bill 913, An Act Relating to Agreements Between Cities and Property Owners for Redevelopment of Unproductive Areas and for Prop- erty Tax Relief Councilman Philips had requested that an item in this regard be placed on the agenda. A copy of the bill, as intro- duced, was included in the Council packet. Should this bill pass, it would only be effective if a constitutional amendment is approved to allow property to be tax exempt. In response to a question from Councilman Philips regarding how the resolution should be handled once adopted. Mr. Lanham stated that a copy would be forwarded to Representative Ed Emmett and since the bill has been forwarded to committee, a copy would go to the committee. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 763 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT HOUSE BILL 913, AN ACT RELATING TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITIES AND PROPERTY OWNERS FOR REDEVELOP- MENT OF UNPRODUCTIVE AREAS AND FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF. Mr. Lanham mentioned that legislation is being considered which would have a definite impact on city revenues. One in particular is a bill that would grant homestead exemptions for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $30,000. This legislation would require a constitutional amendment prior to becoming effective. Consider Clean City Commission Plan for Summer Anti - Litter Program The plan provides for the hiring of approximately 6 young people through the CETA Summer Youth Program to provide for major thoroughfare cleanup especially in the business district. 10326 -15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 26, 1981 CETA funds would be used to pay for the crew's salary and fringe benefits. In addition to these workers, the Clean City Commission would propose to hire a crew supervisor. Exxon has committed $2,700 to the hire of a supervisor and the commission hopes to solicit other donations. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the plan. Councilman Philips moved to approve the Clean City Com- mission's plan for summer anti - litter program; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. Councilman Philips mentioned that this group would be a high profile group and should be supervised accordingly. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Agenda Item Mayor Hutto requested that the Administration consider placing an item on the next agenda regarding the letter that A. J. Busch with the firm of Busch, Hutchison Engineering had written concerning a proposed study by the Corps of Engi- neers. Industrial District Committee Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if Council would like to schedule a special meeting prior to the next regular Council meeting to consider an industrial district policy. The reason Councilwoman Wilbanks felt that Council should attempt to meet prior to the next regular meeting is that at that meeting, newly elected Council members will be taking their oaths of office. If Council were to meet prior to that meeting, this would provide a means for persons who have been serving on Council to be involved in the decision on the new industrial district policy. Councilman Philips pointed out that even though the Industrial District Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednes- day, it could be that all the problem areas will not be re- solved which could result in further delay. Council concurred. There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. P - 4Xtf_ Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk H z w x U d F H TI TL E�., ANNUAL PVf. PIPE AND F 1 TT I NGS CONTRACT BID 13 - +3 DATE. March 1 1 , 19$1 rTEM QTY DESCRIPTION ANNUAL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS CONTRACT: per specs stations. 1. Total Bid Delivery A. R. 0. GROSS TOTAL �� LESS DISC. NET TOTAL � �I I\ /FRY �' CITY 01= BAYTO�VN B!D TABULATION UTILITY SUPPLY CO. THE ROHAN CO. THE MAR UE f. varr ExrENOEO uNrr Exr�rvoEO eo $35,236.31 t 2 Days � �14 Days NO EO is UNl $36,383.89 S39,664.65 *541,397.11 � INV L!0 BID 14 Days 14 Days 4 Tf TL E:. P f D� DATE . l'):3 t S t rec C 1 nisi ruvemen C 1''rol; ram .i,�v �v�. sloe -ol Ala i'C'li .'. 3 � i �)�i 1 t'� 11) :i . nl. EM QTY DESCRlPTlON iiid hrohosal for 1981 Street Improvement Program CITY OF BAYTOWN B1D TABULATION Beaumont Houston Houston Baytown Eiouston lio -Mac Contractors UN1T EXTENDED Brown & Koot UNIT EXTENDED [3et.� Construction UNIT XTEND D /1nl;e.) i:quipment UNIT EXTENDED Ablc• Service; UNIT EX LADED 314,b74.25� � 328,971.20 � 1 348,377.25' 1 364.211.50 , � 366,660.00 i' ,1 E� CROSS ToTA L LESS DISC. NET TOTAL 1'� ►'1 Il / �' nv CO H W .... U ' � ' H H d i' ,1 E� CROSS ToTA L LESS DISC. NET TOTAL 1'� ►'1 Il / �' nv J ITI_ �; 1'1.:1 tit rrrt i;urrt,v��mt�nt Pro ;ram �� -. ., � m.��., I�,I, �o. ;311)1 -03 [.��1TE� e� a d� ®�v �'�TCM t�TY DESCRIPTION 1 l3 id proposal for 1981 titreeC LmprovemenC Program +� � 0 U L� � I Z � W x U Q H H �� :� CROSS roTa � L ASS U! S C. 111Er ToTa L r'1 r'1 11 I r/_7�I �i c1rY of Ba�rowN e!o ra Bu�arr oN Ilc,usCon � 1?ricndswood ;;I:rl.n t tcc.� nr� l l UNIT EXTENDED UN1T EXTENDED UNl � i 384,2.16.00 434,958.59 P A G E 2 UNIT3 - EXTENDED � UN17 CITY OF BAYTOWI� TITLE: 1 `� )�- �:znitary Sewed l.ipli.n��i_n� Phase II B 10 TA �ULAT10iV I D: Job �o. 8102 -'?7 DA7-E� �iar�li 26, !951 C 10 a.m. C �,�- a -x-.�� U z �i x Q H H � � Channelview llouston Pasadena Houston --- ��- a�-� -, DESCRIPTION Channel Constructic�: Shur -rlo, Inc. Naylor Industries Worthen Corstructio TEM QTY UNIT EXTENDED 11Ni7 EXTENDED UNIT X NO D UNIT EXTEND D UNIT Ex.T LADED ;c �( -- i,_'SU L.I. SIipli.ninl; 5" polyethylene pipe 7.90 25,675.00 10.00 32,500.00 12.50 40,625.00 14.00 45,500.00 1 i ncr in c��:i�;tinl; 6" Sewer as psi- s,�ecificztion5, complete in pl.ice 7O ea Reconnection of existing 240.00 16,800.00 200.00 14,000.00 185.00 12,950.00 350.00 24,500.00 service connections, complete in place GROSS IOTA L LESS DISC. IVET TO T�4 L ter_► a��� -�.. $42,475.00 $46,500.00 S53,575.00 $70,000.00 a � � `. I ..'; �:�i..li`.: �. L�.:Li.±����1,..�.la�.�:i:�..�- :ire- e'�.ran.�e7 . i .� . �. .- •,: ,-- �.- :-- •...... -..., � _ •.r:. -.- :+gar- x.�- r_�rrs ea--- n-'!O'� . -�• � � .. .- -• _rte^ .�,r._..- ���c^.'r•�r: �r:^a�sia�: ��lEO�u-T�%YCi� 1 -- _ .. . ., , f _�-l�: Il 'l�l l,lrr.l,� { � } � l r i clTy o� BAYTOwN B1D TABULATION i ;:ra.:iii 1 ;t: 1 :.;.' :;t :��t. z' � x� k U. ' E, Il l �:� n.l•n. 1 i ! � 1 s clTy o� BAYTOwN B1D TABULATION ATTACHMENT "D." (cont.) a t 1 7 __may �I y4 1 �j r J s 1 3 I A O C A O O 1 a I A O C A O O 1