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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 11, 1984
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, October 11, 1984, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the
following attendance:
r Jimmy Johnson
Ron Embry
Roy L. Fuller
Gerald Dickens
Perry M. Simmons
Fritz Lanham
Larry Patterson
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
Absent: Fred T. Philips
Allen Cannon
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tempore
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
Mayor
The meeting was called to order with a quorum present.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Fuller, afterwhich
the following business was transacted:
Consider Minutes for Regular Meeting Held September 27, 1984
Councilman Dickens moved for approval of the minutes;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller,
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
No one present indicated a desire to present a petition.
City Manager's Report
1984 Street Improvement Program - The contractor on
this project continues to make good progress. Since the
last Council meeting, the contractor has completed the work
on Largo, North Pruett, Knowlton, Beaumont and Ferry Road.
There may be some cleanup that remains, but for the most part
the work is complete. The contractor is in the process of
repairing Yupon, Winkler, and Greenbriar for surfacing.
Winkler is complete and the contractor is about 50% complete
with base repairs on the other two. The total project is
about 85% complete.
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West Humble /West Gulf Community Development Program - The
contractor has poured the concrete pavement on both West Gulf
and West Humble. The project is about 75% complete.
Roseland Oaks /Burnett Drive Lift Stations - Both lift
stations have been placed in service and are virtually complete.
Garth Road /Rollingbrook Drive /North Main Repairs -
Concrete pavement is in place at Garth Road and Sharon Lane.
Curb work remains to be done. On Garth Road, the pavement,
as well as the curb work has been completed. The same is
true of Rollingbrook Drive. The north lane of Rollingbrook
Drive was opened today. The North Main /Cedar Bayou repairs
are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. The street should be
ready for opening on Monday morning. The contractor is using
a special type of concrete mix there so that the street can
be reopened in three days rather than five.
Drainage - A map in the Council Chamber reflected drainage
projects that had been completed, as well as those listed
for the new fiscal year.
Notice regarding garbage bags - Council was furnished
with a copy of the notice that each City of Baytown utility
customer will be receiving in the next few days regarding the
mandatory requirement that garbage bags be utilized.
Thanksgiving Day - Council meeting change -- The second
Council meeting in November would fall on Thanksgiving Day.
Council scheduled the second meeting in November for November
20.
Questions /Comments-F-rom Council
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham said
that the plans are that city forces will be utilized to
complete the proposed drainage improvements for 1984/85.
With regard to the Beaumont Street drainage improvements,
that was included as part of the bond program, and until
bonds are sold this project cannot be accomplished. The
entire project has $4,000,000 allocated. This includes the
line that would need to be constructed to drain the inter-
section of Highway 146 and Ward Road which line would be
extended on to serve Beaumont.
Recognize Fred Hartman - Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
commented on the announced intention of Chairman Fred Hartman
to resign his position on the Harris County Central Appraisal
District Board. He said that as the city's appointee,
Council had great confidence in him and the Council wishes
him well. A man of Mr. Hartman's statute will always be
treasured and remembered. Therefore, Mayor Pro Tempore
Simmons suggested, with Council's concurrence, that the city
at the time Mr. Hartman's resignation is consummated, adopt
a resolution citing his accomplishments and thanking him for
his service to the city, county and state.
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Councilman Embry announced that the Drug and Alcohol
Abuse Program which has been active in the Baytown community
for the last two to three years extends a cordial invitation
to Council members, the audience and all residents of Baytown
to attend a town meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Gentry Junior School. John
Bradshaw, who is a prominent Houston psychologist and
lecturer, will be the principal speaker at that meeting.
Receive Interim Report on Cary's Bayou Slope Failure
Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works,
reminded Council that several months ago Council had author-
ized McClelland Engineers to perform a study covering
several questions concerning the Cary's Bayou slope failure.
Tonight that firm has an interim report. Two gentlemen
represented the firm - -Wayne Dempsey and Frank Marshall.
Frank Marshall explained that the report is intended
only to be a status report. This is not the final report.
The firm has only been able to answer some of the questions
posed, but in due time the firm intends to answer all the
questions. The firm performed borings and set instrumenta-
tion on the slide area in June, 1984. Since placement of
the instrumentation, there has been very little slope movement.
For this reason, the engineers are unable to tell how deep
seated the landslide is. The characteristics of the area
leave no question in the minds of the engineers that the
area will continue to move in the future. When the movement
occurs, the instrumentation will indicate how deep the slide
is, and the engineers will have some indication what
appropriate measures must be taken for the correction of
the problem. The conditions that will precipitate a move
will be a heavy rain, along with a norther. At that time,
the engineers will go out and determine the base of the
movement.
Mr. Marshall referred to Plate No. 1 so that Council
could get an idea of placement of inclinometers and piezo-
meters. Inclinometers will let the engineers know where
the base of the slide occurs. The piezometers are intended
to let the engineers know the ground water condition in the
slope as related to the bayou level. It may be January or
February before any readings will be indicated.
The questions posed as part of the engineers assignment
are included in the report beginning on Page 6. Mr. Marshall
reviewed those questions and responses with Council. A copy
of Page Nos. 6 through 9 are attached to the minutes as
Attachment "A."
Brent Brunson, owner of property in the area, stated
that his deck has dropped about 4h inches since July 1, 1984.
, He felt that the interim report from McClelland Engineers
was more definitive than that from Southwest Laboratories,
but was concerned with the fact that the report indicated
that the area had been filled at some point. He wondered
if the engineers could determine the origin of the fill.
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Mr. Marshall responded that from the three -inch hole the
engineers gathered particles of debris; however, from that
boring there was no way to determine all the materials
present.
Mr. Brunson inquired if the bulkhead that had been
constructed was constructed correctly to begin with. The
engineers responded that that question had not been addressed,
but since it has failed evidently it should have been
stronger.
Council reminded Mr. Brunson that this is an interim
report and the engineers are unable to address many points
without information from the instrumentation in place. Ai
full report will be given when that data is gathered.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Providing for Military Service
Credits Under Texas Municipal Retirement System
This will implement one of the items approved as part
of the 1984/85 budget, which will allow employees of the city
who were on active duty in the armed services or in the
reserves during periods of conflict to pay $15 a month for
each month of service in the armed services. The city will
match that on a 2 to 1 basis, giving that employee credit
for that period of time for retirement purposes. This
ordinance will become effective November 1. The administration
recommended approval. The maximum number of years that may be
purchased is 5 years.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Dickens seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3963
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, WHO
PERFORMED OR HEREAFTER PERFORM ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED
FORCES (OR THEIR RESERVES OR AUXILIARIES) OF THE UNITED
STATES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS DURING PERIODS OF CONFLICT
WITH FOREIGN FORCES, TO APPLY AND MAKE DEPOSITS FOR, AND
TO RECEIVE SPECIAL CREDIT WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT
SYSTEM FOR LIMITED PORTIONS OF SUCH MILITARY SERVICE, AND
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF ADDITIONAL DEPOSITS
TO THE SYSTEM ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH SERVICE CREDIT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, Establishing Rates to be
Charged by Entex, Inc. within the Corporate Limits of
Baytown
R. L. DeSalme, Division Manager of the BayPorte Division
of Entex, stated that as required by law, on October 4,
Entex filed a statement of intent with the City of Baytown
requesting a $1.15 per month per customer rate adjustment.
Information booklets and proper documentation were left for
Council members and city officials explaining the request.
He summarized the request for Council as follows:
1. Since 1976, Entex has adjusted its rates only for
changes in operating expenses and the cost of
purchased gas. No changes have been made for
increases in the cost of money or increases in
average plant investment per customer.
2. Since 1976, the average net investment per customer
has increased from $145 to $210 -- a 45% increase.
This increase has resulted from the continuing
need for system improvements and replacements at
considerably higher costs.
3. Interest rates have increased significantly since
1976. While current rates are lower than the all -
time high levels experienced in 1982 -83, they
remain significantly higher than those observed in
1976.
4. As a result of the foregoing facts, Entex has
absorbed increasing costs each year since 1976.
At current levels of interest rates and investment
per customer the company is absorbing costs at the
rate of $1.15 per customer bill. The $1.15 rate
adjustment does not include any costs absorbed in
the past.
5. The requested $1.15 bill adjustment will result in
a 3.5% increase in an average residential customer's
bill and amounts to only 3.8 cents per day. This
increase will permit Entex to continue its program
of keeping the distribution system operating
effectively, safely and economically.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. DeSalme
stated that the $1.15 increase is a flat increase across the
board because any improvements to the system affect all
customers of Entex. He also mentioned that the company,
in addition to the $1.00 contribution made by customers to a
fund to help those persons who are unable to pay their gas
bill, contributed $100,000.
Councilman Fuller moved to adopt the ordinance; Council-
man Embry seconded the motion.
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To the question what would happen if the motion is
defeated, Mr. DeSalme responded that the City of Baytown's
rate request would be removed from the Gulf Coast Division
request and the company would request a general rate increase
for Baytown. Usually, it is to the advantage of the city to
be included in the division because the rate is figured on
the entire division which provides for a smaller increase.
Besides Entex has gone eight years without requesting a rate
increase and will probably go another 6 to 7 years before
filing for a rate increase. If Baytown elects to hold a
rate hearing, likely rates in Baytown will differ from those
of the surrounding area. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3964
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE SCHEDULES
OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY ENTER, INC., IN THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR NATURAL GAS AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE
FURNISHED BY IT TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS;
FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF GAS RATES PRESCRIBED IN THIS
ORDINANCE; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Consider Request of R.L. McRae and Ken Taylor for Variance
to Driveway and Sidewalk Requirements' at 3804 Del Oro Drive
Council had been furnished with a letter from Mr. McRae
and Mr. Taylor explaining the situation and requesting that
Council grant a variance to the City of Baytown driveway and
sidewalk requirements for 3804 Del Oro Drive. The administra-
tion had photos of the location, as well as Mr. Taylor. Mr.
Lanham reminded Council that the driveways and sidewalks did
not have the steel mesh required by city ordinance, and the
curb that was constructed along each side of the driveway is
extended across the sidewalk.
Mr. McRae and Mr. Taylor felt that the sidewalk and
driveway had been constructed to exceed specifications of
the city. Mr. McRae stated that through his many years of
experience with pouring concrete, his opinion is that the
sidewalk is strong structurally, and the many engineers
that he has worked with have led him to believe that the
use of wire mesh in a sidewalk or driveway does not lend
a great deal of strength to it. On the driveways, Mr. McRae
used 3/8 inch rebar on 18 inch centers with a minimum of
5h inches of 5 sack concrete. Approaches to the driveway
had a minimum of 5 to 5'h inches below the surface of the
street. Mr. McRae stated that through an oversight the
wire mesh was omitted and at this point 300 feet of concrete
would need to be removed. Mr. McRae stated that Mr. Taylor
is willing to give the city a letter that he will take care
of any problems with the sidewalk.
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Councilman Johnson stated that he had gone out to
look at the sidewalk- driveway and definitely the thickness
of 5� to 5 3/4 is there. He had checked with Pat Guidry
who has been in the concrete business for 10 to 15 years
who verified that 5 sack concrete was used. The stamped
pattern of concrete is being used. It looks like tile.
The curb was built on a slope. He stated that he would
hate to ask that the concrete be torn out, especially since
Mr. Taylor has stated that he would be responsible if the
concrete should fail. He continued that if this home -had
been a spec house, he might think that Mr. Taylor was try-
ing to save a little money, but after looking at the house,
it is plain that Mr. Taylor is not cutting corners.
Councilman Fuller commented that there is something a
little bigger to consider than whether it will last or
whether it will stay. He also took exception because there
is the possibility that Mr. Taylor may sell his home tomorrow.
This is on public property and there are a series of codes
and ordinances designed to protect the people and give
everyone the rules of what can be done in building in
this city. The inspection department is charged with
enforcing these codes and ordinances. If Council approves
this variance, every contractor, every builder will come
before Council for a variance. This will encourage
reacting without getting approval of the inspection depart-
ment. If there is a problem with the ordinance, the ordinance
should be changed, but as long as there is an ordinance on
the books requiring wire mesh be placed before pouring
concrete for sidewalks /driveways, then that ordinance should
be enforced.
Councilman Johnson reminded Council that variances have
been granted in times past on various items, and he felt
that it is wrong to think that every contractor in the city
will ask for variances.
Councilman Fuller emphasized that there are several
short cuts that he could take himself, and he could come
before City Council and say this is better. He would even
put his engineer's stamp on the document to evidence same.
He continued that he wouldn't get very far with that approach
and he felt like this is the same circumstance.
Mr. Taylor verified that he was not trying to cut
corners, but through ignorance had installed the concrete
without wire mesh. He felt that this is a sound sidewalk.
Another discussion began on the installation of brick
columns in the city's easement, along with a brick mail
box, but since this matter was not on the agenda for con-
sideration, Mr. Taylor was informed that this could not
be considered.
The city attorney mentioned that in general, variances
are granted when provided for in the ordinance, but if
there is a problem with an ordinance that does not provide
for variance, then that ordinance needs to be amended like
in the case of the animal ordinance. The city attorney
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expressed the fact that he had a problem with granting a
variance on the way the curb is designed where the sidewalk
meets the driveway because that sidewalk in that area is
within the City of Baytown's right of way. Case law holds
that the building, maintaining and operating of the streets
and sidewalks are proprietary functions of the city which
means that the city is not protected by the Tort Claim Act
when it comes to unlimited liability damages. Cities have
been held liable for defects in these areas. The city would
not be liable for trivial defects, but there is a potential
hazard here with the size of the curb on the sidewalk and
if Council grants a variance for that, then Council will
have knowingly allowed the construction of a possible hazard
on the public sidewalk.
In response to an inquiry by Council with regard to the
curb and what could be done about it, Mr. McRae stated that
Mr. Manson with the inspection department had already
suggested that that portion of curb be removed. However,
a section of the sidewalk would have to be removed in order
to lower the curb because in that particular section in
most areas there is some distance between the curb and the
property line. The reason that the curb extends so far back
is because the property line itself is some 80 inches from
the street curb.
Mr. McRae stated that at this point he would only be able
to build a driveway with no curb which would be difficult to
tie to a city street and make it look right.
Councilman Johnson moved to grant the variance on the
sidewalk only; Councilman Dickens seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson and Dickens
Nays: Council members Embry and Fuller
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Lease Agreement
with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for Drainage
Work in the Right of Way Behind Robert E. Lee High School
This area is along the railroad between the bus barn and
Robert E. Lee High School. The school district has indicated
a willingness to provide the materials if the city will
install the pipe. The project will consist of 200 feet of
30 inch pipe, the regrading of about 130 feet of ditch, and
the construction of a junction box. This would eliminate
the backing of water into the school parking lot. The railroad
company is willing for this to be done; however, they ask
that the city sign an agreement with the railroad and that the
city maintain ownership of the structures that are placed.
This is consistent with other work that has been done as a
cooperative effort with the school district to solve a problem.1
The Administration recommended approval. No payment is
required to the railroad company.
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Councilman Embry moved to adopt the ordinance; Council-
man Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3965
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY WITH REGARD TO THE CONSTRUC-
TION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN
RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Section 31 -59, Sub -
section c of the Code of Ordinances to Increase Reconnection
Charge for Water Service
The administration is recommending that the charge for
reconnection of service after service has been discontinued
for non - payment be increased from $6.50 to $10.00 during
normal working hours and that it be increased from $10.00 to
$15.00 after 5:00 p.m. The staff has checked with other
utility companies and found that the recommended changes are
consistent with what other utility companies are charging.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3966
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 31 -59(c) OF CHAPTER 31
"UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TO INCREASE THE RECONNECTION CHARGE; REPEALING INCONSISTANT
ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Approving Utility Extension
Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation for a Water Main Extension Along Interstate
10 (North Side)
Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Public Works Director,
stated that at the present time there is a 12 -inch water
main that stops at Reading Buick on the north side of Inter-
state 10. The rest park, both north and south sides, is
about to undergo a major overhaul by the State Department of
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Highways and Public Transportation. They plan on an October
letting for a contractor to go in and rennovate the rest
park which will be closed to the public for three to four
months. Recently, the park has tied on to the wastewater
treatment facility. This park at the present time is served
by a water well. The highway department would like to go to
surface water and abandon the well. They have contacted the
city about tieing into the water line at Reading Buick. The
highway department, in order to service the rest park, could
use a 4 -inch line down the Interstate and a 2h -inch crossing
to the south side. The city would like to see a 12 -inch
line continued down the Interstate for future use and not
have duplicate lines. Landowners in the area have been
contacted and the city has a commitment from property owners
for $26,500 towards that line which would be applied later
to their connection charges. The estimated cost of the line
is $89,580. The highway department agrees to pay $38,500 to
the city which is the cost of the 4 -inch line and the fl-
inch crossing. Therefore, the staff requested approval of
the agreement with the understanding that the engineering
department will come to Council at the next meeting with a
set of plans and requested authorization to advertise for
bids for a 4 -inch, an alternate 12 -inch and also alternate
12 -inch under the Interstate to the south side. There is
another developer on the south side that would like to
participate if the cost is not too high. At this time, all
that is needed is Council authorization to enter into the
contract for the $38,500 with the highway department.
Councilman Fuller moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3967
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WITH REGARD TO THE EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICE TO THE I -10
REST STOP; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Easements Across
City -Owned Property
This item will be discussed at a future meeting.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Change Order to
1984 Street Improvement Program Contract for Additional
Curb and Gutter Work and Asphalt Work for City Hall
Parking Lot
Material has been added to build a base over which to
add parking for city hall. This has been done over a period
of several months and it is now ready for surfacing. Also,
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it will be necessary to extend the curb where the base has
been constructed. The 1984 Street Improvement contractor
has agreed to perform this work based on the unit prices
bid under that contract. Based on those unit costs and
the staff's estimate of the quantity of the work required,
the cost would be $2,966.33 which is less than the work
could be done by city forces. The administration recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Fuller moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Dickens seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3968
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HUBCO,
INC. FOR THE 1984 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 891, Encouraging the Con-
struction of a Temporary Grade Crossing with Installation
of Traffic Signals at Loop 201 and Elvinta and Encourage
the Construction of an Overpass to Provide Permanent
Relief at that Intersection
This matter was discussed at the last Council meeting
and the administration indicated that a resolution would be
prepared and brought back to Council. Mr. Lanham said that
he had received a couple calls concerning this matter; there-
fore, there might be interested parties in the audience that
might like to address Council. The administration recommended
approval of the resolution. No one indicated a desire to
speak.
Councilman Embry moved to adopt the resolution;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons stated that it was his under-
standing from the last Council meeting that this would not
impair the plans of the highway department. Mr. Lanham
responded that this was correct. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 891
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY GRADE CROSSINGS AND
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELVINTA STREET AT
LOOP 201: AND ENCOURAGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERPASS
AT THAT LOCATION TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT MEANS OF RELIEF
TO TRAFFIC AT THAT INTERSECTION.
Consider drainage projects for 1984 -85
Each year at this time, the administration provides
Council with a detailed drainage list and the estimated
cost to perform that work. There are a total of 28 projects
which involve work throughout the city. There is only one
major project on Mockingbird at Clayton Drive in the area
in front of the school. All this work would be done by
city forces. If the administration should find that there
is a need for a contractor to perform some of the work,
that will be brought to Council at that time. This provides
the authority to go ahead on some of these projects. Mr.
Lanham indicated that he had spoken to several property
owners along Clayton where it flooded last week and told
them that this list would be presented to Council tonight,
and if Council approved the list, city forces would be
moved from the Greenwood project over to Mockingbird after
the Greenwood project is completed.
The staff keeps a record of calls from citizens regarding
flooding and the city staff observes areas where drainage
work may be needed in order to compile a list. This list is
checked by the engineering department and if they determine
a problem exists, that area is added to the final list.
Councilman Johnson moved to approve the drainage list;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
A copy of the drainage list is attached to the minutes as
Attachment "B."
Consent Agenda
Mr. Lanham requested that Item 15p be deleted since the
subdivider was undecided as to whether or not he would be
able to go ahead with the project, and only one bid was
received on the project which was returned unopened. At
this time, the engineering department has not heard back
from the developer.
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Item 15g in the preface indicated that the administra-
tion was recommending Uranus Palton; however, the low
bidder was Prosper Brothers. The administration recommended
approval of the remainder of the items.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Jerry Fletcher,
Community Development Coordinator, stated that generally
contractors are limited to two houses. This time two of
the bidders were low on three houses; however, when houses
are up to bid again, if these contractors are not up to
date on their contracts, they would not be allowed to
bid. This is board policy. It is up to the contractor
to determine which house will be started first, unless there
is a particular concern due to weather conditions and the
condition of the house.
Council considered the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -8, will authorize the
installation of a traffic signal for the inter-
sections of Loop 201 with Garth Road and North
Main. This traffic signal would be installed in
conjunction with the construction of Loop 201's
second contract. This is a recommendation of the
Traffic Commission.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -9, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 608 Miriam. Four bids
were received. Uranus Palton submitted the low
bid of $9,899. This contract has been reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Uranus Palton, be
awarded this contract.
C* Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -10, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 1208 Pine. Four bids
were received. Uranus Palton submitted the low
bid of $11,235. This bid has been reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Uranus Palton, be
awarded this contract.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -11, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 1903 Ontario. Four
bids were received. Uranus Palton submitted the
low bid of $10,295. This bid has been reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
We recommend approval of the low bidder, Uranus
Palton, be awarded this contract.
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e. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -12, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 1309 Pine. Three bids
were received on this contract. Prosper Brothers
Construction submitted the low bid of $10,525.
This bid was been reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Advisory Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Prosper Brothers, be
awarded this contract.
f. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -13, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 1517 Oak. Bids were
received from three companies. Prosper Brothers
Construction submitted the low bid of $11,500.
This bid has been reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Advisory Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Prosper Brothers
Construction, be awarded this contract.
g. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -14, will award the
rehabilitation contract for 1203 Park. Three bids
were received. Prosper Brothers submitted the low
bid of $11,650. This bid was been reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Prosper Brothers, be
awarded this contract.
h. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -15, will authorize a
contract with the First Presbyterian Church. This
contract is to be funded from revenue sharing
allocation Entitlement XVI. The contract calls
for payment to First Presbyterian Church for the
Baytown Senior Citizens Nutrition Center in the
amount of $27,000 to be paid in quarterly install-
ments.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -15.
i. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -16, will authorize
the contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
This also is a revenue sharing program which
Council approved to fund at $3,186. This will be
a lump sum payment.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -16.
j. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -17, will authorize a
contract with the Baytown Area Women's Center.
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This is also a portion of the revenue sharing
program. This contract calls for payment to the
Baytown Area Women's Center in the amount of
$22,000 to be paid in quarterly installments.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -17.
k. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -18, will authorize a
contract with Bayshore Community Development.
This contract is also part of the revenue sharing
program. This contract calls for a payment to
Bayshore Community Development of $13,000 to be
paid in quarterly installments.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -18.
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -19, will authorize a
contract with Bay Area Heritage Society. This is
also a part of this year's revenue sharing allocation
which calls for a payment of $16,000 to the Bay
Area Heritage Society. This contract will be paid
in quarterly installments.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -19.
M. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -20, will authorize a
contract with the Palmer Drug Abuse Program. This
is also a part of this years revenue sharing
allocation. This contract calls for a payment of
$18,000 to the Palmer Drug Abuse Program to be
paid in quarterly installments.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -20.
n. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -21, will authorize a
contract with the Baytown Emergency Corps. This
contract is part is this years revenue sharing
allocation and call for a one time payment of
$2,600.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -21.
o. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -22, will authorize a
contract with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, for
Economic Development. This is also part of the
revenue sharing allocation. This contract calls
for a one time payment of $10,000.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -22.
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q. Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -24, will authorize
the final payment to Roywell- Moyers for driving
sheet piling at the brush burner pit. At the
Council meeting of September 27, the Council
approved a recommendation to award the contract
for this project to the low bidder, Roywell-
Moyers, Inc. in the amount of $7,390. The work
has been satisfactorily completed as of October 3
and we recommend authorization of final payment
for the entire amount of $7,390 to Roywell- Moyers,
Inc.
Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the Consent Agenda
with the exception of Item p and correcting Item g; Council-
man Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3969
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC- CONTROL SIGNALS ON
LOOP 201 AT GARTH ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET; PROVIDING FOR
THE AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS
AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION,
EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL
PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCON-
SISTENT HEREWITH; 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.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -8)
ORDINANCE NO. 3970
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -04 -01 TO URANUS PALTON
FOR THE SUM OF NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY -NINE AND
N01100 ($9,899.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -9)
ORDINANCE NO. 3971
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT REHABILIATION PROJECT #84 -02 -02 TO URANUS PALTON
FOR THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE AND
N01100 ($11,235.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -10)
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ORDINANCE NO. 3972
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -01 -03 TO URANUS PALTON
FOR THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND
N01100 ($10,295.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -11)
ORDINANCE NO. 3973
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT #84 -01 -04 TO PROSPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
SUM OF TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE AND N01100
($10,525.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -12)
ORDINANCE NO. 3974
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -03 -05 TO PROSPER BROTHERS CON-
STRUCTION FOR THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
N01100 ($11,500.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -13)
ORDINANCE NO. 3975
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT #82 -04 -06 TO PROSPER BROTHERS CON-
STRUCTION FOR THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY
AND N01100 ($11,650.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No.
41011 -14)
ORDINANCE NO. 3976
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GOOSE CREEK FOR THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND
VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY; AUTHOR-
IZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF TWENTY -SEVEN THOUSAND AND
N01100 ($27,000.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -15)
ORDINANCE NO. 3977
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THE REGISTRATION,
RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION OF SENIOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY
SERVICE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THREE THOUSAND
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -SIX AND N01100 ($3,186.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 41011 -16)
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ORDINANCE NO. 3978
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BAYTOWN AREA WOMEN'S CENTER FOR PROVIDING HOUSING AND
ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN WHO ARE TEMPORARILY DISLOCATED DUE TO
DISRUPTION OF THE FAMILY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND AND N01100 ($22,000.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance
No. 41011 -17)
ORDINANCE NO. 3979
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BAYSHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED, AND LOW INCOME
RESIDENTS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES,
PHARMACEUTICAL ENTITIES, ONCE -A -WEEK SHOPPING TRIPS, AND
SELECTED ENRICHMENT OR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($13,000.00)
DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -18)
ORDINANCE NO. 3980
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH BAY
AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY WITH REGARD TO THE SUPERVISION AND
MANAGEMENT OF A MUSEUM AND MUSEUM PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($16,000.00)
DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -19)
ORDINANCE NO. 3981
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTEN-
ANCE OF A DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($18,000.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance
No. 41011 -20)
ORDINANCE NO. 3982
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE BAYTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CORPS,
INC. TO PROVIDE SEARCH AND RESCUE CAPABILITIES ON THE WATERS
AROUND AND IN BAYTOWN, TO PROVIDE LAND BASE AMBULANCE CALLS,
AND TO ASSIST IN MAJOR FIRES IN BAYTOWN AND THE SURROUNDING
AREAS WHEN NEEDED; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF TWO
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND N01100 ($2,600.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 41011 -21)
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ORDINANCE NO. 3983
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF TEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($10,000.00) DOLLARS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 41011 -22)
ORDINANCE NO. 3984
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ROYWELL- MOYERS, INC. FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL SHEET PILING FOR BRUSH BURNER
REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
OF THE SUM OF SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY AND N01100
($7,390.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41011 -24)
For tabulation, see Attachment "C."
Consider Appointments to Clean City Commission
Councilman Johnson moved to reappoint Barbara McGray
to the Clean City Commission, to appoint Aggie Seligman to
fill out the term of Lisa Petricek, and to appoint the
following new members: Raymond Smith, Larry Haynes, Mrs.
Ben T. Rhodes and Sharon Register; Councilman Embry
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons
Nays: None
Recess Into Executive Session to Discuss Acquisition of Right
of Way
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons recessed the open meeting into
executive session to discuss acquisition of right of way.
When the open meeting reconvened, the Mayor Pro Tempore
announced that there was no business to be transacted.
Receive Petition
Mrs. Alice Fritch of 513 Harold Lane, presented Council
with a petition expressing opposition to the garbage ordin-
ance requiring the use of garbage bags effective November
1. She said that there were approximately 100 names on the
petition, but given more time she could have more signers.
Mrs. Fritch stated that the majority of the people she had
visited with felt that they should have the right to choose.
She also stated that she works with the elderly and this
will impact those individuals. Another problem that had
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been mentioned is the problem of cats tearing into the
garbage bags and if the garbage is strawn about, then the
citizens will have to pick it up. Council accepted the
petition and requested that the administration include an
item on the next agenda to discuss mandatory garbage bag
policy.
Most of the Council members stated that they have not
received many calls concerning the adoption of the new
policy.
Councilman Johnson suggested that Mrs. Fritch continue
to circulate the petition. Mrs. Fritch stated that she
felt that if given the opportunity she could prove to
Council that this policy was not desirable.
Mr. Lanham suggested that perhaps Council would want
to consider adding an additional $1.00 to the exemption for
senior citizens.
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons mentioned that another complaint
has been that the exact change must be used in order to
purchase the bags. Mr. Lanham responded that the only place
that exact change must be used is at the fire stations be-
cause there the money is deposited in a coin machine.
Mr. Lanham pointed out that a majority of the people are
presently using bags.
Mayor Pro Tempore Simmons stated that the emphasis must
be on the estimated savings of $186,000 and it is incumbent
on the city to keep very accurate records to substantiate
that there will be a savings of $186,000. Mr. Lanham
reminded Council that under the zero base budget that had
been prepared, two plans were presented - -one, proposed
continuing to operate under the present system, which would
have required replacement of two garbage trucks. The alternate
plan was to go to mandatory bags, reduce the routes from
10 to 71 and purchase one truck, resulting in a savings of
$186,000.
Another point made was that the bag sales will cost the
taxpayers $250,000 which means taxpayers are
using the difference between the $186,000 and the $250,000.
Mr. Lanham responded that according to the estimates the
cost is about the same. If the taxpayer uses 4 boxes a
year, the cost will be $14.00 and that is assuming the use
of 4 bags a week.
Councilman Fuller stated that perhaps a good compromise
would be to give everyone one box of bags. A card could be
mailed to each household and by carrying the card back in,
the owner of the card could get one box free.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the
meeting was adjourned.
L"
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
Attachment "A"
McClelland Engineers, Inc. October 11, 1984
Report No. 0184 -4027 Page 6
Below the fill, firm to stiff natural clay was encountered. The natural
clay ranges texturally from silty clay to sandy clay with undrained shear
strengths ranging from about 600 psf to over 1800 psf. The stiff natural clay
often exhibits a slickensided structure and contains organic matter at various
as depths. This clay stratum also contains layers of silty fine sand and sandy
silt. Four borings indicate a silty fine sand stratum at depths below 38 to
45 ft.
Groundwater. We have measured the depth to water in the standpipe
piezometers at intervals during* the summer months. These measurements
indicate the groundwater is about E1 +4 at each piezometer between the
residences. The groundwater level is about E1 +3 at the third piezometer near
B6ring No. 5. These water levels have not changed significantly during the
period of our observations.
Response to Questions
The Baytown City Council submitted a list of questions to be addressed by
our geotechnical study. We have responded to these questions in this interim
report to the extent possible. Questions which cannot be answered fully at
this time will be addressed in our final report.
(1) Is the area behind the three homes filled? .'hen? With what? To
what extent?
Yes, the eight sample borings drilled for this study, as well
as the previous borings, encountered fill material. The fill depths
from our borings range from about 4 to 17 ft. The fill material is
generally firm clay and includes sand pockets, organic matter, and
various debris. For a detailed description, refer to the report
section, General Site Conditions.
We cannot determine when the fill.was placed. We reviewed the
subdivision plat recorded in 1969. This plat includes surface
contours and indicates areas to be filled; however, the plat does
not indicate fill placement at the site of the slope failure. We
also reviewed aerial photographs dated before the development of the
subdivision, but the scale of these photos is such that we could not
make a determination concerning fill areas.
McClelland Engineers, Inc. October 11, 1984
Report No. 0184 -4027 Page 7
(2) What could be done to hold the slope from slippage?
We will address remedial measures after our slope instrumenta-
tion has detected the base of the slide.
(3) Why is bank failure worse near Mr. Pitts' yard?
N
The sheetpilirg has deflected to a greater extent, and the
ground surface near- Mr. Pitts' yard (House No. 3806) appears more
irregular. One factor may be that the flow of Carys Bayou has
eroded the bank and removed soil support in front of the
sheetpiling. A second factor may be that the fill is softer and /or
deeper in this area.
(4) What are the subsurface conditions? Develop a profile of natural
ground vs filled area, if any, with soil conditions /types.
Refer to Plates 12 and 13 which present the generalized soil
stratigraphy along profile sections. Detailed descriptions of the
soils encountered in our borings are presented on the individual
logs.
(5) What effect does the water table have, if any? How high is water
table?
A groundwater level above the base of the failure surface can
add weight to the sliding material and also reduce the soil strength
to resist movement.
Our measurements of the water level in our piezometers over the
summer months indicates the groundwater level is about 4 ft above
the water level in the bayou. The water level measured by the
piezometers may increase during prolonged wet weather.
(6) Have improvements upstream to Carys Bayou (cleaning, etc.) caused or
contributed to the slope failures?
We believe the cleaning of Carys Bayou upstream from the site
could possibly increase soil erosion along the bank; however, we do
not believe bank erosion alone could cause a slope failure of the
extent present at the site.
McClelland Engineers, Inc.
Report No. 0164 -4027
October 11, 1984
Page 8
(7) Does the bend of Carys Bayou contribute to or cause the slope
failure?
We are not certain
contributes to the slope
base of the failure. We
slope failure, but we doubt
(8) Which is likely to have
failure?
at this time if
failure because
believe the bend
that the bend is
happened first
the bend of Carys Bayou
we have not defined the
could contribute to the
the sole cause.
- pipe failure of slope
We believe, at this time, that the slope probably failed first.
We base this opinion largely upon our observations of the length and
extent of the slide scarp in relation to the pipe location.
(9) Is the drainage pipe contributing to or causing the problems of land
slippage?
We believe the drainage pipe is contributing very little, if at
all, to the land slippage.
(10) If seepage of water from pipe is a factor, how large of an area
Would be affected? Where would failure begin - at the pipe or at
the toe of slope?
We believe the seepage from the drainage pipe is confined to
within close proximity of the storm sewer line.
We are not sure where the failure would begin.
(11) Would the slope have failed if there had been no pipe?
At this time, our opinion is the slope could have failed
without the presence of the storm sewer.
(12) Did collapsing the original pipe cause unstable conditions
contributing to the most recent slope failure?
We understand the storm sewer line was repaired by collapsing
the original pipe and placing cement - stabilized sand over it. Then
a new sewer line was placed at a higher elevation and also
backfilled with cement - stabilized sand. If our understanding is
correct, then we do not believe this construction would contribute
to the most recent failure.
:J,cClelland Engineers, Inc.
Report No. 0184 -4027
October 11, 1984
Page 9
(13) If all of the pipe, old and new, were removed, what type of backfill
would be needed?
We would recommend backfilling with cement- stabilized sand.
(14) If all the pipe were removed and the ditch backfilled with
recommended material, would the slope failure stop?
We believe the slope movement is likely to continue.
(15) Was the steel. sheetpiling driven deep enough to prevent failure of
slope?
This will be addressed later.
(16) Why is the slope failing?
We believe the slope failure is related to the extent and depth
of the fill encountered at the site. We believe the area was
he subdivision was developed.
Probably filled prior to 1969, before t
Some additional fill material may have been placed as the subdivi-
sion was constructed. The fill contains various debris and probably
was not placed under controlled conditions.
Other factors may have contributed to the slope failure. One
factor could be an increase in the groundwater
suddenlevel
lowering
prolonged wet weather. A second factor could b
of the water level in the bayou due to strong northerly winds. A
third factor could be the presence of the storm sewer.
(17) Are the three homes in danger of damage of sliding into the bayou?
We believe the possibility of the houses sliding into the bayou
to be remote. Although the slope failure has been inactive during
the summer months, we believe the slope will move again in the
future. We do not believe future slope movement will cause the
homes to slide into the bayou.
(18) Should have original line and disturbed soil at lower level been
removed?
We do not believe that removing the original line and soil at a
lower level would have stopped the slope movement.
PROPOSED 1984 -85 DRAINAGE ?ROJECTS
1. Greenwood - drainage system
2. Alexander Dr. @ Briar-wood - crossing
3. S. Main - Texas Ave. to RR - add inlets (6)
4. Mockingbird /Clayton - out-fall
5. W. Baker - clean ditches (both sides)
6. Middleton - clean ditches (both sides)
7. Denby - clean ditches in alley south of Denby
between Lee Dr. & Vrneatley
8. Cedar,Bayou Rd. - clean ditches between S.H. 146
& McKinney
9. Old Oaks - install inlet
10. Savell - install drainage pipes in two locations
11. Steinman - clean outfall ditch
12. Airhart - clean ditches between RR & Pine and
clean outfall ditch
13. Arbor - clean ditches from North St. to Fortner
14. Wildwood - clean ditches from Wildrose to Meador
15. Tanglewood - clean ditches from Robin to Jasmine
16. Lazy Lane - clean ditches
17. S. Burnet - clean ditches near West Oak
18. Wooster - clean ditches
19. Scarlet - clean ditches
20. Pershing - clean ditches
21. Beecher - clean ditches
22. Lindberg - clean ditches
23. Riggs - clean ditches
24. Bolster - clean ditches near Thibodeaux
25. RR ditch - Carnegie to Carver Jones School by
bus yard at Lee Dr. & behind Lee High'School
26. Northridge - clean ditches
27. Stella - clean ditches
28. Huggins - replace drainage pipe as necessary
CONTINGENCY
Attachment "B"
1983 -84 funds
1983 -84 funds
1983 -84 funds
$ 85,000
15,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
1,000
10,000
-0-
15,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
-0-
40,000
24,000
TOTAL $300,000
10/8/84
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DESCRIPTION
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housing Rehabilitation Project
84 -04 -01
*
$9,899.00
$10,990.00
$10,535.00
.$10,620.00
G08 hiiriam
housing Rehabilitation Project
*
84 -02 -02 �
$11,235.00
$11,780.00
$11,645.00
$11,655.00
1208 Pine
.'
Ilousing Rehabilitation Project
84 -01 -03
*
$10,295.00
$10,485.00
$10,000.00
$10,4G0.00
1903 Ontario
Ilousing Rehabilitation Project
- 84 -02 -04
$11,590.00
$10,525.00
$21,050.00
1309 Pine
Ilousing Rehabilitation Project
84 -03 -OS
$14,820.00
$11,500.00
$14,125.00
1517 Oak
Ilousing Rehabilitation Project
84 -02 -06
$13,824.00
$11,650.00
$12,000 +
1203 Park
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LESS DISC.
• NET TOTAL
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