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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
December 13, 1984
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
special session on Thursday, December 13, 1984, at 5:00 p.m.
in the Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall with the
following attendance:
Fred T. Philips Councilman
Jimmy Johnson Councilman
Perry M. Simmons Councilman
Ron Embry Councilman
Roy L. Fuller Councilman
Gerald Dickens Councilman
Allen Cannon Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Randy Strong City Attorney
The meeting was called to order with a quorum present.
Mayor Cannon recessed the open meeting into executive session
to duscuss pending litigation. When the open meeting
reconvened, the Mayor announced that there was no futher
business to be transacted.
Adjourn
Since there was no further business to be transacted,
the meeting was adjourned.
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Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
December 13, 1984
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, December 13, 1984, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the
following attendance:
Fred T. Philips Councilman
Jimmy Johnson Councilman
Perry M. Simmons Councilman
Ron Embry Councilman
Roy L. Fuller Councilman
Gerald Dickens Councilman
Allen Cannon Mayor
Fritz Lanham
Larry Patterson
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
The meeting was caller
The invocation was offered
the following business was
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
1 to order with a quorum present.
by Councilman Johnson, afterwhich
conducted:
Consider Minutes for the Special Meeting Held November 14,
1984, and the Regular Meeting Held November 20, 1984
Councilman Philips moved to approve the minutes for the
Special Meeting held November 14, 1984, and the regular
meeting held November 20, 1984; Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
There were no petitions to be presented.
City Manager's Report
Drainage Ditch Located North of Craigmont - In past
years groups of citizens have appeared concerning drainage
of this ditch which has been on the flood control district
program for some time. The contractor has now started to
work on this project. This will be a concrete lined ditch
which should improve drainage in the Craigmont /Ponderosa /Village
Lane area. The contractor is making very good progress. About
700 feet of concrete lining and about 400 feet of concrete
slopes are in place.
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Drainage (City crews) - City Crews have made very good
progress on drainage projects which Council has approved
for this year. The Greenwood Drive project is about 95%
complete. Work has been completed on Bolster, Wildwood,
Lazy Lane, Wooster, Pershing and Bayway Drive near Lakewood
Pharmacy. Also, city crews are in process of cleaning the
ditches on Arbor Street.
1984 Street Improvement Program - The contractor is
about 95% complete. Asphalt work has been completed on
Yaupon, Winkler, Greenbrair, City Hall parking area, Arbor,
and East Texas. The only thing remaining to be done is
cleanup.
Metro Park and Ride Contract - In August, Council
authorized the staff to write to Allen Kiepper with Metro
requesting that a policy be established by Metro on whether
they would be interested in negotiating with a community
such as Baytown to furnish a park and ride service. Prior
to that, the transit committee that Council had appointed
had had a feasibility study made that indicated that a park
and ride service to Houston could be economicallv feasible.
A couple of weeks ago, in a meeting with Houston - Galveston
Area Council officials and others, along with a representa-
tive of Metro, representatives of Baytown were told that
the Metro Board has made a decision and has authorized their
staff to work with the transit committee to determine
whether an acceptable contract could be developed. The
transit committee will be meeting with representatives of
Metro in the next few weeks, and the staff will be coming
back to Council with a report.
Councilman Philips commented that the representative
of Metro had indicated that this is a break through because
it indicates that Metro is now willing to attempt to extend
service to someone who is not in the Metro System. Baytown
will be an initial test case which should enable Baytown to
obtain park and ride service with very little funding on
.Baytown's part. Metro will be furnishing the buses to get
the service for this area started.
Second Council Meeting in December - Council elected to
forego the second regularly scheduled meeting for December
due to the Christmas holidays.
Comments /Questions From Council
Councilman Johnson mentioned a problem concerning "kit
buildings" which people had purchased from Furrows and other
building supply firms which they are unable to erect due to
the fact that the buildings have no engineer's stamp. He
asked that the administration get in contact with the firms
selling these building kits and request that they attempt to
get a Texas Registered Professional Engineer to stamp these
buildings, or check into the matter to determine what can be
done.
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Councilman Johnson also mentioned that he had gone by
Mr. Brunson's home and now the slab is cracked. Mr. Lanham
stated that the engineer consultant has inspected the cracked
slab and will be giving a report on that.
Consider Request of Ken Taylor, 3804 Del Oro Drive, to Grant
Variance to Sidewalk and Driveway Requirements
Councilman Fuller inquired if under Resolution No. 747
it would be proper for Council to consider this matter at
this time. The city attorney responded that it has been past
practice of Council in situations like this to obtain a motion
and second to consider the item, vote on that motion and if
that motion prevails to consider the item.
Councilman Johnson moved to put the item on the table for
discussion; Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Embry, and
Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: Council members Philips and Fuller
Mr. Lanham reviewed the circumstances of this request
by reminding Council that Mr. Taylor had appeared a few
weeks ago requesting a variance to the sidewalk and drive-
way requirements and at that time, the request was rejected.
The sidewalk had been constructed without steel as required
by city regulations, and the area where the sidewalk and
the driveway connected was not constructed in accordance
with regulations. There have been some changes in that part
of the problem, but that still does not meet requirements
with regard to grade. Nothing has been done about the problem
of there being no steel in the sidewalk.
In response to an inquiry from Council, the city
attorney explained that the ordinance does not make provision
for deviation from standards. The ordinance states that all
concrete sidewalks shall be made with reinforced concrete
six gauge wire mesh, etc. He further suggested that if the
standards are not satisfactory, then those standards should
be changed.
Councilman Johnson moved to grant both variances; Council-
man Simmons seconded the motion.
Ken Taylor, 3804 Del Oro, in response to an inquiry
from Council, stated that it would cost anywhere from $5,000
to $6,000 to break out the concrete driveway. Mr. Taylor
stated that normally when a variance is requested, it is
requested for something that is below city codes, but he did
not feel that this installation is below city standards.
There is 3,500 pounds of psi concrete in the driveway that
has been poured 5h to 6 inches thick with more expansion
joints than necessary. As far as the slope on this sidewalk
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where it meets the driveway, Mr. Taylor said that he had
counted 22 sidewalks that had been constructed in the sub-
division in the last lh years that had slopes of less than
1 inch. There are no obstacles there that Mr. Taylor feels
anyone could trip on. Mr. Taylor further stated that he
would be willing to post a bond in order to have a variance
granted.
Councilman Fuller emphasized that his objections from
the beginning and the problem here is if the standards of
the city are inadequate then those standards need to be
revised which would entail a change in the ordinance. The
standards need to be enforced and he did not feel it proper
to grant a variance because someone failed to do their
homework in determining what the city's standards are. The
city expects the engineers and inspectors to follow the
rules established by the ordinance which they have done in
the past by having improperly constructed facilities re-
moved and replaced to meet standards. To allow Mr. Taylor
to come in after the fact and grant a variance is not standing
behind those who have to administer the ordinance.
Councilman Johnson pointed out that the difference in
this particular case is that the construction is above
standards rather than below standards.
In response to an inquiry from Council regarding whether
Mr. Taylor's installation would be comparable to City of
Baytown standards, Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of
Public Works, stated that without an exhaustive study, he
would think that the two would be very similar; however,
part of the purpose of the wire is to prevent movement. As
far as strength, either would suffice.
Mayor Cannon stated that during past years, Council has
had a number of requests for various variances of which
some have been granted. He stated that he respected what
Councilman Fuller was saying; therefore, if Council deter-
mined toproceed, he felt the motion should be amended to
include a provision that Mr. Taylor post a bond.
At this point, the motion and second were withdrawn,
and Councilman Johnson moved to grant both variances with the
provision that Mr. Taylor post a bond with the city in an
amount to be determined by the city to be adequate; Council-
man Simmons seconded the motion.
Councilman Embry commented that as a general premise,
there should be no conclusion that city's standards are the
only way to build. The ordinance should have a general clause
that would allow deviation when in the judgement of the
staff the construction is competent to or better than city
standards.
Councilman Philips said that he had a problem with the
manner in which Mr. Taylor handled the entire situation,
but he would be agreeable to having the engineering de-
partment make decisions on variances.
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Councilman Fuller pointed out that if this were the
case every builder and craftsman will get the city to per-
form their engineering. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Embry and
Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: Council members Philips and Fuller
Councilman Philips requested that the administration
develop a staff procedure for handling variances. Mr.
Lanham stated that the administration would need to do some
research to determine how other cities handle variances.
Mayor Cannon pointed out that the city would need to be
very careful that variances were granted on the same basis
for everyone.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Establishing Tax Rate
City Council was not able to adopt a tax rate when the
budget was adopted because the tax roll from the appraisal
district had not been submitted. The city has not received
a tax roll yet that represents 100% of the value. A roll
that is about 85% complete has been submitted, therefore,
the number that the Council is being presented with represents
that 85% that has been certified, and an estimate of the
remaining valuation has been made. It is important that a
tax rate be adopted at this time because the city could run
into a cash flow problem, and many people like to pay their
taxes before the close of the calendar year. The tax rate
recommended, $ .59 represents a $ .03 reduction from the
$ .62 rate established for the 1983/84 fiscal year. The
amount required to finance the general fund budget, along
with the interest and sinking requirements is $ .57. However,
the administration is recommending that an additional $ .02
be included which would yield about $450,000 in tax and
industrial district revenues which could be appropriated
for financing acquisition of property in the Brownwood
Subdivision.
One of the problems that the county and other cities
have faced is dealing with those who have not received a
tax statement for December 31, but who desire to pay their
taxes. Harris County has adopted a procedure whereby this
can be done based on the notice of appraised value that
the property owner has received. This procedure involves
the citizens signing an agreement that they may pay their
taxes so long as the taxpayer understands that this is
not a settlement of the tax liability. The money is placed
in escrow and once the actual statement is developed, the
taxpayer either receives a refund or must pay the difference.
The administration would propose to follow the same procedure.
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However, at this
that the tax rats
at $ .59 to fund
proceed with the
and sinking fund
Brownwood.
point, the administration is recommending
for the 1984/85 fiscal year be established
the approved budget, allow the city to
bond sale, place proper funds in the interest
and allow the acquisition of property in
Councilman Dickens moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion.
Mayor Cannon noted that in 1983 the
Hurricane Alicia occurred which resulted
$ .05. In Council work session, Council
tax rate should be $ .57, but due to the
funds to acquire property in Brownwood,
necessary.
tax rate was $ .57.
in an increase of
had felt that the
necessity to provide
another $ .02 is
Mr. Lanham stated that he had failed to mention that if
the tax rate is approved by Council tonight and the computer
operates as it should, the staff expects to mail the tax
statements on December 20. This will give taxpayers time
to pay taxes before December 31.
Councilman Johnson pointed out that many valuations had
increased and if the city brings in a windfall with the
$ .59 tax rate, then next year this excess should be taken
into account to lower the tax rate. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4018
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 19851,
UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER
PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
Consider Statement of Intent and Plan for Financing the
Acquisition of Property in Brownwood Subdivision
Council had been provided with a copy of the city manager's
memorandum regarding this item. On August 23, Council adopted
recommendations in the Management and Use Plan for the Brown-
wood Hazard Area which included the statement, "It is the
city's goal to acquire the entire area for park and recre-
ational purposes, when and if, funding becomes available."
The administration has developed a plan that will enable
the city to acquire the land. When Council approved the
revenue sharing budget several months ago, Council included
$200,000 for land acquisition in that area, and with the
$ .59 tax rate $450,000 is available in unappropriated
revenues from the general fund. The administratin is recom-
mending that the application for grant funds to the Texas
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Department of Parks and Wildlife be resubmitted which
if approved, said application would provide funds in May
or June, 1985 in the amount of $400,000. If revenue sharing
is continued, Council can express its intent to allocate
$230,000 from the revenue sharing for 1985/86. In the
event any of these proposed funding methods should fail,
Council has the authority to issue Certificates of Obligation
to assure accomplishment of the program.
Councilman Philips moved to adopt the Statement of Intent
and Plan for Financing the Acquisition of Property in Brown -
wood Subdivision; Councilman Embry seconded the motion.
Roxanne Gillum, 128 Bayshore Drive, Brownwood Subdivision,
stated that she could see no reason that the City of Baytown
would need all the land in Brownwood for a park. She felt
that people and parks could live together in harmony. She
inquired when the condemnation proceedings would begin.
The city attorney stated that he had not gotten the report
back from the appraiser yet, but as soon as that report is
received, Ms. Gillum would be made an offer. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
A copy of the memorandum to the Mayor and City Council
dated December 11, 1984, is attached to the minutes as
Attachment "A."
Consider Proposed Resolution, notifying the Public That a
Portion of Brownwood Subdivision is a Flood Prone Area to
Which the City Will Be Unable to Provide Certain Services
Randy Strong, City Attorney, referred to a report made
by Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works, to
Fritz Lanham, City Manager, dated December 5, 1984, concerning
Brownwood Water and Sewer Systems, indicating that Council
had been furnished with copies of this report and stated that
at this time, Council needed to take formal action to accept
the report.
Councilman Johnson moved to accept the report. Council-
man Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
The report is attached to the minutes as Attachment
"B "
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Fritz Lanham, City Manager, stated that the proposed
resolution will notify the public that the Brownwood Subdi-
vision is within the coastal high hazard area and is subject
to severe flood hazards and that there are significant hazards
to using property there for residential purposes. The City
of Baytown, as a result of the report that has been referred
to, has determined that city services, specifically water and
sewer services, are not available and funds are not avail-
able to provide those services to that area. If funds
were available, such an expenditure would be an imprudent
expenditures of tax money. The resolution further asserts
the city's intent of strict-enforcement of its flood hazard
regulations. The administration recommended adoption of
the resolution.
Councilman Dickens moved to adopt the resolution; Coun-
cilman Fuller seconded the motion.
Mayor Cannon recognized Jean Shepherd, President of the
Brownwood Civic Association, whose remarks are attached to
the minutes as Attachment "C."
Councilman Johnson stated that Council had attempted
to help the residents of Brownwood and pointed out that at
one point Ms. Shepherd had come before Council and said
that Brownwood was no more.
Ms. Shepherd responded that she had made that statement,
but changed her mind when the people were not treated
fairly. In response to an inquiry from Council, Ms. Shepherd
stated that the membership of the civic association was
157 when Hurricane Alicia struck, but was now 92.
Walter L. Robertson, a former resident of Baytown and
owner of property in Brownwood, stated that the main issue
in Brownwood is money.
Roxanne Gillum, owner of property in Brownwood, stated
that she had information from Larry Patterson, Assistant
City Manager, that the cost to restore water to the Brownwood
Subdivision would be $100,000. The city could save the money
that will be used to acquire property in Brownwood and use
that money to restore the water lines. A broader question
is involved than whether the city provides Brownwood with
water, and that is the Constitutionality of what the city
is doing. When Baytown annexed Brownwood, it took on the
responsibility of providing services. Ms. Gillum requested
that Council reconsider before adopting the resolution.
Councilman Dickens pointed out that much had changed
since Brownwood was annexed and when circumstances change,
actions must be taken to change with those circumstances.
Jean Shepherd stated that when questioned by Council
earlier that she had become emotional and therefore would
like to respond at this point that a good plan for Brownwood
would have been to allow the houses that were repairable
to be repaired. Those houses that were completely destroyed
should have been allowed to build back at 16 foot elevation,
meeting all building regulations. Homes with a history of
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flooding should have been phased out by FEMA. If this would
have taken place, the entire character of Brownwood would
have been changed to a useable subdivision. This could
still happen. There is a lot of vacant property there that
could still become viable for sale with the regulation that
one build at 16 foot elevation. There are areas all over
the Gulf Coast, including areas in Texas where people live
like that, are very happy, and meet all standards. This
property could be returned to the tax rolls. This could
become a resort type area and this is something that Ms.
Shepherd would like to be considered.
Billy Higginbotham, 186 Bayshore, stated that it will
cost him twice as much to remodel his home now, and besides
that, he has expended $90,000 on another home.
Ira Ferguson, a life time resident of Baytown, stated
that the thing that everyone might be missing is that every-
one should be working together for the betterment of the
entire community.
Hillary Shepherd, owner of property in Brownwood since
1967, requested that Council adopt a resolution that would
allow those property owners who wish to remain in Brownwood
and restore their property to submit their own individual
plans for their particular house and location on how they
intend to repair same house, and also how they intend to
contain their property to keep out reoccurring high tides.
Mayor Cannon asked if there were any further questions
or comments. Since no one indicated a desire to comment
further, Mayor Cannon called for a vote. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 897
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
PLACING THE PUBLIC ON NOTICE THAT A PORTION OF THE BROWNWOOD
SUBDIVISION IS A FLOOD - PRONE, HAZARDOUS AREA, TO WHICH THE
CITY IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Repealing Ordinance No. 3675,
Which Designated the Brownwood Hazard Area
Randy Strong, City Attorney, restated the opinion of
the city's counsel, the city attorney and outside counsel,
that the ordinance that was adopted originally is a valid
exercise of the authority of the city to regulate land use.
It was never the intention of the city for this to be the
taking of anyone's property, but merely a restriction on its
use. However, since there was a lawsuit filed, when there
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is litigation, there is always some risk, including a risk
that the city may lose on this ordinance. By repealing the
ordinance, the city cuts off continuation of the damage
claims, in the unlikely event that the city is found to have
been wrong, which will be of some advantage to the city._
Also, there has been a shift of the opinion of the property
owners in the area. People who supported the city originally
in the city's effort to prevent future damage and flooding
to the residents have since changed their positions. In
light of these facts, it is the opinion of the city attorney,
as well as Olsen and Olsen, who were hired to assist on the
case, that it would be advantageous to the city to repeal
the ordinance at this point. Therefore, the city attorney
recommended repeal of the ordinance.
Councilman Fuller moved to adopt the ordinance to
repeal Ordinance No. 3675, which designated the Brownwood
Hazard Area; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3675; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Contract With Thompson
Road Municipal Utility District for Wastewater Disposal
Some months back, the Thompson Road Municipal Utility
District approached the City of Baytown, and the city signed
a contract with that district to provide wastewater disposal
service to them. At the time of the contract signing, the
district agreed to pay the city a buy -in fee within eighteen
months of the signing of the contract and to set up a schedule
to treat increased amounts of wastewater over a specific
period. The district has not developed as quickly as anticipated;
therefore, the district is asking to amend the agreement to
push back all the dates provided in the original agreement
by 12 months. For instance, the capital buy -in charge would
come due 30 months after the date of the signing of the
contract. In as much as there has been no construction begun,
the administration felt this to be a reasonable request,
because it will not be necessary for the city to begin
enlarging the wastewater treatment plant at this time. The
administration recommended approval of the request.
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Councilman Embry expressed his concern with any municipal
utility district executing a contract, which is based on an
estimate of future growth, and the city then provide those
facilities, but the growth fails to materialize, and then
the city amends the contract to put off that obligation into
the future when that growth might occur. Therefore, Council-
man Embry inquired if the city had installed facilities which
would have been used by this contract, but are now made idle
through amendment of the contract.
Mr. Lanham responded that the plant is at a capacity of
1.2 million, and the plan was to enlarge that facility to
ARON accomodate this contract and others some time in the future
which is one of the reasons for the up front payment of the
$488,000. No construction has begun by the city as a result
of this contract. One of the reasons for the large capital
buy -in is so that the city does not begin construction with
the anticipation of having the demand, and then it develops
that the demand doesn't come about. We should still have
to enlarge the facility at some in the future.
Councilman Embry moved for approval of the ordinance;
Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4020
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL CONTRACT WITH THOMPSON
ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Approving a Contract with the
Baytown Opportunity Center for Litter Removal Along 22
Miles of Streets and Rights of Way
Two or three months ago, the city worked out a one -month
agreement with the Baytown Opportunity School to remove litter
along certain streets as a test to determine if a contract
would be feasible. The test period proved that the opportun-
ity center can perform this task satisfactorily which provides
an opportunity for the center to perform a task in the
community that needs to be done, and the amount that the center
requires for performing this work is a good buy for the com-
munity. The contract will provide for litter removal along
22 miles of streets and rights of way each month for a charge
of $1,050. The city will save money in two departments by
contracting for this service. The administration recommended
approval of the ordinance.
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The city attorney mentioned that the opportunity center
would be required to carry liability insurance for the
amount of $300,000. The contract also provides that the
center will indemnify and hold harmless the City of Baytown.
Bobby Rountree, Director of Parks and Recreation,
stated that the various crews will have supervisors with
them to provide a greater amount of safety for the workers.
He stated that there is a similar program in Galveston
that has been in existence for a year or so. There have
been no problems with the program there.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4021
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH THE
BAYTOWN OPPORTUNITY CENTER TO PROVIDE A LITTER PICKUP PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
FIFTY AND N01100 ($9,450.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Installation as
Follows: Stop - Cynda Brooke Drive at Baker Road; Stop -
Independence Blvd. at Garth Road; Yield - Meadowood'Drive/
Meadowood Circle at Stonehedge Drive
The traffic commission has recommended a stop for Cynda
Brooke Drive at Baker Road; for Independence Boulevard at Garth
Road and a yield for Meadowood.Drive / Meadowood Circle at
Stonehedge Drive. The administration recommended approval
of the ordinance.
Councilman Dickens moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTER-
SECTIONS OF CYNDA BROOKE DRIVE AT BAKER ROAD AND INDEPENDENCE
BLVD. AT GARTH ROAD; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF YIELD SIGNS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF MEADOWOOD DRIVE / MEADOWOOD CIRCLE AT
STONEHEDGE DRIVE; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF
TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
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Councilman Philips mentioned that the traffic signal
poles at Garth and Baker do not extend far enough out into
the roadway. Mr. Lanham responded that the staff would look
into the problem, and a report would be given to Council.
Another traffic problem, the timing of the lights on
Highway 146, has been corrected.
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Cannon called a ten - minute recess. When the meeting
reconvened, the following business was conducted:
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 7, "Buildings," to Provide Minimum Provisions for
Elevators for the Handicapped
Randy Strong, City Attorney, stated that the proposed
ordinance would amend the Building Code to provide provisions
for dealing with access within buildings and putting some
requirements on the elevators that will be used by the
physically disabled and /or handicapped. Apparently, there
was a problem in Baytown with an elevator in a building when
the person attempting to use the elevator had a larger than
standard wheelchair. For this reason, the administration
is suggesting that a provision be added to the code to pro-
vide that elevators have a minimum 25 square feet floor area
with no width less than 48" and no door openings of less than
36 ". The minimum size door is presently 32 ".
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Dickens seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4023
Johnson, Simmons,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 71 "BUILDINGS," SECTION 7 -4.1,
BUILDING CODE -- AMENDMENTS, BY ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT FOR ELEVATORS FOR DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 7, "Buildings," to Amend the Requirements for
Issuance of Building Permits
The city attorney pointed out that Subsection a of the
ordinance is unchanged from the current code. What is being
recommended is the addition of Subsections b and c. Subsection
b provides that no building permit shall be issued for the
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construction or repair of any structure within the 100 year
floodplain which permit does not require the entire structure
to meet the standards established by this Code of Ordinances.
This clarifies or puts in writing what has already been a
policy of the city that if a building permit is to be
issued for construction or repair of a structure in the
floodplain, the value of the entire structure must by con-
sidered in determining the basis for the substantial improve-
ment question.
Subsection c continues that by providing that the
calculation of the improvement cost shall be made upon the
basis of the fair market value of the required materials,
service and labor performed in a workman like manner. The
chief building inspector has, in the case of the individual
doing his own work, in valuing the permit, looked at what
the cost would be if the work had been hired out. This too
is already a practice of the city and adoption of the
ordinance will formalize the procedure.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, "BUILDINGS," REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12h, "Flood Hazard Area Regulations," to Require
Soil Tests
The city attorney explained that the proposed ordinance
will add Subsection (a) (6) to the Flood Hazard Area Regula-
tions to codify the intent of the flood hazard regulations
and the practices of the city by adding the provision that
in determining whether the repair or restoration of any non-
conforming use of structure is a substantial improvement, the
fair market value of the required materials, services, and
labor, performed in a workmanlike manner, necessary to restore
or repair the entire structure shall be used.
Section (c) deals with elevated structures and the only
change is the requirement that the certification shall, in
the case of elevated structures, also include a soils test -
and an opinion by the registered professional engineer or
architect that the subsoil will support the proposed elevated
structure to withstand hurricane velocity waters and wave
wash. This is a clarification of an earlier part of the
paragraph which has always been in effect requiring the
engineer's certification as to flood proofing. Since there
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are problems in the flood plain with subsoil problems before
one attempts to elevate a structure, the city feels verifi-
cation is necessary that the subsoil will support the piers
or monulithic beams.
The city attorney emphasized that as a matter of inter-
pretation of the flood plain ordinance, this would have been
a requirement, but at this point it is a good idea to have
the requirements codified. The administration recommended
adoption of the ordinance.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion.
Roxanne Gillum requested clarification of what the
ordinance will require of those persons who own property in
Brownwood. The city attorney explained that the building
permit will be valued on the basis of the fair market value
of good material and professional labor even though the
individual is making the repairs themselves with used materials.
He explained further that in the federal flood regulations
that cities must adopt in order to get flood insurance, it
states that no repair or substantial improvement to a house
in the 100 year flood plain can be done unless that structure
is elevated. Substantial improvement means 50% or more of the
value of the structure before the damage occurred; therefore,
if you received some damage in the storm, everything that you
do to repair that damage counts toward whether that is sub-
stantial improvement. Mr. Strong emphasized that Ms. Gillum
could hire a contractor to perform repair work necessary, but
she would have to obtain a building permit and would need to
submit a plan of what the intended repairs are, estimates of
the work and if it is going to be a substantial improvement,
the home will have to be elevated. He stated further that
the proposed ordinance is simply a clarification of the federal
regulations and brings the city's ordinance in line with
those regulations.
In response to a comment by Ms. Gillum, the city attorney
explained that if there have been errors made in issuing
past permits, that does not allow future permits to be
issued in error. Also, in response to Ms. Gillum the city
attorney informed her that she does have to come to the city
to get a permit, because it is required by the ordinance.
When application for the permit is made, based on the repairs
that are to be made, the determination will be made at that
time whether there is substantial improvement.
Ms. Gillum responded that she would not come in to get
a permit, because nobody else did, except one other person
who applied to repair flood damage. She stated that she
does not have substantial flood damage and that the city could
have its expert witnesses go out to verify that.
Again, the city attorney emphasized that if Ms. Gillum
wants to perform repairs, she needed to come in to talk with
Mr. Cramer, the chief building inspector, about the extend of
the work to be performed and whether a building permit is
required. He also pointed out that she would not be able to
get a permit tomorrow regardless of what she did because the
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repeal of the hazard area ordinance will not take effect until
December 24. The city attorney pointed out that the require-
ments for building within the 100 year flood plain are
different than from other parts of the city because it is
in the flood plain, and she would need to come in to talk
with Mr. Cramer.
In response to the question by Council, "who determines
substantial completion ?" Mr. Strong stated that he under-
stood that the inspection department requires the homeowner
to bring in plans and estimates of the cost to make repairs,
and they look at that on basis of determining the fee and
also whether there is substantial improvement. Because of
the nature of the damage in the Brownwood hazard area, the
city feels that everyone that wants to rebuild there must get
a permit. The city feels that there are no structures there
that would not require the amount of work that would allow
them to escape a permit. Everyone in the Brownwood hazard
area needs to get a building permit. Ms. Gillum differed
with the city attorney on this point. She felt that there
were 8 or 9 homes in Brownwood that did not receive sub-
stantial damage, but added that she had been in hardly any
of them.
Mayor Cannon reiterated that Council would not attempt
to decide whether Ms. Gillum needed a building permit and
that she had been told that she would need to come in and
talk with Mr. Cramer which is the proper procedure.
The city attorney stated that he would talk with Mr.
Cramer to determine what the discussions between he and Ms.
Gillum have been and that he would be happy to confer with
Ms. Gillum during business hours. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 'j "FLOOD HAZARD AREA
REGULATIONS," REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 34, "Waste Disposal," by Adding a New Article III
to be Entitled "Private Sewage Facilities."
The city attorney requested that the memorandum to City
Council from Howard Brister, Chief Sanitarian, dated December
4, 1984, be resubmitted to Council for acceptance.
Councilman Johnson moved to accept the memorandum;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
A copy of the memorandum with attachments is attached to the
minutes as Attachment "D."
From that report, Mr. Brister pointed out that the city
requires anyone within 300 feet of a city sewer line to be
connected to that line. The city has not had any ordinances
in the past to really control or regulate persons who failed
to connect to the city's sewer system. This is something
that the administration has been attempting to address for
some time. Mr. Brister has made some recommendations to
regulate private sewage facilities. The primary regulation
would be adoption of the State Health Department booklet
called, "Construction Standards for Private Sewage Facilities.
This goes into great detail about the requirements for
septic tanks and other type facilities and requirements for
percolation testing and guidelines. These are the regula-
tions that people would have been required to meet any way
if they would have been included in private sewage facilities,
but the state allows cities to adopt regulations along the
same guidelines or adopt more stringent regulations. The
proposed ordinance adopts the construction standards for
private facilities as recommended by the state. It makes it
illegal to construct, use or retain a cesspool, bore hole,
seepage pit, injection well or other private sewage facility
that hasn't been authorized by the ordinance and provides
for $1,000 fine. It makes it illegal to install private
sewage facility without a building permit, as well as an
offense to use a private sewage facility without a permit
and provides a $1,000 fine. The ordinance provides that it
is illegal to allow a private sewage facility to discharge
onto the ground and provides a $1,000 fine. The authorized
private sewage facilities may be permitted if the person
demonstrates to the chief sanitarian that the soil and
percolation tests set forth in the state manual are passed
and if a permit is issued showing that it has met the plumbing
codes. If it's an aerobic or anaerobic facility, it must
be on a tract of property that is at least 15,000 square
feet in area. It also provides for holding tanks that are
non corrosive, airtight and watertight and have at least
1,000 gallons capacity. All these type constructions have
to comply with the city's construction standards and must
pass inspection. There are a number of provisions for
enforcement, for issuing permits, for stopping work, and
provides for revocation of permits of those who do not
comply with the ordinance provisions. The ordinance also
requires that anyone using a holding tank must provide proof
that the tank has been drained, hauled and emptied by someone
qualified to perform the work and that it was disposed in a
licensed facility. The administration recommended approval
of the ordinance.
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Councilman Embry moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "WASTE DISPOSAL," BY ADDING
ARTICLE III, "PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES;" REPEALING CON-
FLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING
A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF ONE THOUSAND AND N01100 ($1,000.00)
DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 898, Designating Baytown's
Representatives to H -GAC 1985 General Assembly and Board
of Directors
Councilman Simmons moved to adopt the resolution with the
present representative, Gerald Dickens and the alternate repre-
sentative, Fred Philips, being reappointed. Councilman Fuller
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 898
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD DICKENS AS REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR
1985 AND FRED PHILIPS AS ALTERNATE SHOULD GERALD DICKENS
BECOME INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN.
Consider Authorizing the Administration to Solicit Proposals
for Physical Fitness Screening for Fire, Police and Other
High Risk Personnel and Use of a Fitness Facility for City
Employees
Richard Hare, Personnel Director, explained that as personnel
director, a number of employees come to that office with a number
of problems. A number.of employees have recommended that the
city adopt a fitness program for employees. The fire department
came to Council this past year with requests for equipment at
the various fire stations. Therefore, the administration is
requesting Council permission to take the first step in that
direction and that is Council authorization to solicit proposals
for physical fitness screening for fire, police and other high
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risk personnel and use of a fitness facility for city
employees. The cost benefit comparatives involve the basic
cost of health insurance. The city is now averaging 3 to 4
heart attacks a year. The unfortunate part of this is that
in heart attacks, in 60% of the cases the first symptom of a
heart attack is sudden death. From the very cold stand-
point, this would be cheaper for the city; however, in the
true situations, the cost for treatment of a heart attack
victim is about $25,000 per heart attack. From the workers
compensation standpoint, the city has a high liability if a
person is working in a position where they shouldn't be
working because they are physically unable to perform the
job. The city has no physical fitness standards to establish
that an employee is unable to perform a certain job. The
city needs to go about establishing that. Over the last
eleven months, in the area of strains and sprains (back
injuries, knee injuries, etc.) the city has had over $109,000
in losses; $85,000 of those losses were related to police
and fire. People in those departments are physically fit
when hired, but beyond that, there are no provisions to
check fitness, nor to encourage them to be fit. The admin-
istration would like to check the general condition of the
police and fire personnel to determine whether to get into a
full blown program or something voluntary. As a comparison,
solid waste division is considered one of the most hazardous
municipal occupations, but in the area of strains and sprains,
for the solid waste division, the losses to the city were
$502 in the last eleven months. These people are in very
good physical condition.
The National Association of Firefighters recommends a
mandatory program, but other cities have been successful
with mandatory screening and then providing facilities and
allowing employees to voluntarily meet their own standards.
The number one cause of death for firefighters is heart
attacks.
Mayor Cannon stated that he would have no problem with
mandatory screening, but he would have a problem with
mandatory participation in a physical fitness program.
Councilman Fuller stated that it would not be necessary
to make the program mandatory if it is a condition of employment
to meet certain standards over a period of time.
Mr. Lanham clarified that the intention is not to
construct a fitness facility, but to take proposals that
would provide screening which would be mandatory and then
from other suppliers or from the same supplier take bids for
the use of their facility for physical fitness such as the
YMCA.
The only city that the personnel
that had a mandatory physical fitness
and in that program, if employees are
categories, they are required to be is
fitness program. However, most other
mandatory testing and encouraging the
shape by providing the facility.
director was aware of
program was Fort Worth
found to be in certain
a the mandatory physical
cities are requiring
employees to get in
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Councilman Fuller moved to authorize the administration
to request proposals for physical fitness screening for fire,
police and other high risk personnel and use of a fitness
facility for city employees; Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion.
Councilman Embry stated that he had no problem with
soliciting proposals for screening, but he did have a
problem with the city providing fitness facility for the
employees when there are facilities available throughout
the city for those who desire to utilize those facilities.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller, and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Embry
Consider Oversizing of Utilities South of the City Park on
North Main (North of Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road)
Jim Nicholas is building a new building on North Main
just south of the city park. An eight inch water line and
an eight inch sanitary sewer line would be required to
serve Mr. Nicholas' building, and he understands that he
would be required to pay for those installations. The
engineering department has estimated the cost for the city
having those lines oversized to a twelve inch water line
and a ten inch sanitary sewer line to be $15,300. There is
approximately 21000 feet of line involved. The administra-
tion is requesting permission to advertise for bids both
ways.
Councilman Philips moved to authorize the administration
to advertise for bids to oversize the utilities south of
the city park on North Main (north of Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou
Road); Councilman Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Discuss Proposed Fire District North of Interstate 10
On Tuesday of this week, the city attorney appeared
before Commissioner's Court regarding an election to establish
a fire district north of Interstate 10. The city attorney
reported that he had reemphasized the resolution adopted by
Council requesting exclusion of the Gulf facility and stated
at the very least the City of Baytown would like to have the
annexed portion of the Gulf facilities excluded. He emphasized
to the Commissioners the concerns that the City of Baytown
had about the effect that this might have on the various
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industrial districts and how Gulf is unable to respond to
this since they have no vote. He also mentioned that there
is a question under the act, whether a fire district can
take in a portion of a city as opposed to all of it.
Commissioner's Court voted 3 to 2 to go ahead and call the
election. The general attitude of the commissioners was
that if Gulf and the City of Baytown feel that there is a
problem, let them sue to delay the election. Gulf has in-
dicated that they may go ahead and pursue a lawsuit, and
they would like the City of Baytown to join. The city
attorney requested Council guidance in the matter.
Councilman Simmons moved to authorize the city attorney
to join the lawsuit; Councilman Philips seconded the matter.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham stated
that the Texas Municipal League's legislative program has
already been adopted, but there is no reason that Council
couldn't ask its representatives for assistance in this
matter.
Councilman Philips stated that he would like for the
representatives to be contacted concerning this matter.
Councilman Simmons stated that what Councilman Philips
wanted was for the legislature to clarify some of the language
dealing with the fire districts as opposed to the industrial
development districts.
The city attorney stated that the rural fire district
statute is not clear on the issue of whether the district
must include all of the city, as opposed to a portion of a
city in a rural fire district. The county commissioners have
requested an attorney generals opinion, but the legislative
session will probably be over before that response is made.
The city attorney informed Council that probably the
lawsuit would be filed immediately in an attempt to stop
the election which has been scheduled for January 19.
Councilman Simmons inquired if it might not be more
prudent to wait until the election was held because the
election may fail and then if it did succeed, the lawsuit
could be to invalidate the election.
Mr. Lanham stated that the administration is recommending
that the city join in the lawsuit whatever Gulf decides to
do. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
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Consider 1985 Street Improvement Program
Attached to the minutes as Attachment "E" is the proposed
1985 Street Improvement Program listing streets being proposed
for reconstruction and those being proposed for asphalt overlay,
along with those being proposed for asphalt overlay with fabric.
The list is comprised of 3.4 miles of city streets. There
is $500,000 budgeted for this purpose. The engineers estimate
for the project is $525,000, but there is about a $35,000
contingency included in the estimate. The administration
recommended approval of the plans and authorization to
advertise for bids.
Councilman Dickens moved to approve the plans and to
authorize the staff to advertise for bids; Councilman Johnson
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham
explained that the streets that need the most attention are
listed throughout the city, then the administration attempts
to allocate funds to all areas of the city taking care of
those streets that are in the worst state of disrepair.
Consider Construction Plans for Loop 201 Utility Adjustments
and Authorize Advertisement for Bids
The highway department had hoped to go out for bids in
this quarter, but now they are looking at February or March,
1985. Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works,
had prepared plans for utility adjustments that are necessary
due to the construction of Loop 201 which involve both
water and sanitary sewer adjustments. There are five
locations - -Loop 201 and McKinney, where both water and sewer
adjustments are to be made; Loop 201 at Elvinta, where there
are water adjustments to be made; Loop 201 at Ferry Road,
where there are both water and sewer adjustments to be made;
Highway 146 at Ferry Road, where there are water adjustments
to be made; and Highway 146 and Massey Tompkins, where there
are water adjustments to be made. Total cost for these
adjustments is estimated to be $125,000. Money is available
in the 1975 and 1981 Water and Sewer Bond Programs. The
administration recommended approval of the plans and author-
ization to advertise for bids to attempt to have this underway
by the time the highway contractor begins work so that these
adjustments will not slow their progress.
Councilman Fuller moved to approve the plans and to
authorize the administration to advertise for bids for Loop
201 Utility Adjustments; Councilman Johnson seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
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Consider Approval of Request by Inwood Investment Properties,
Inc. for Sewer and Water Service to a 27h Acre Tract on
FM2100 North of Interstate 10
Inwood Investment Properties, Inc. owns a 27h acre tract
on FM 2100 north of Interstate 10 to which the company would
like the City of Baytown to furnish sewer and water services.
At this particular time, the company is not requesting that
the service be furnished, but would like confirmation that
the city is willing to furnish this service if the company
constructs the necessary lines and pays the other costs that
will be required. The plans are to establish a mobile home
park at that location. The company will pay the capital
buy -in charges and all other fees associated with the City
of Baytown furnishing services outside the city limits. The
administration recommended approval of the request. What
Council will be acting on is a willingness to provide water
and sewer service if the company pays all necessary fees
and meets all the City of Baytown requirements for obtaining
services outside the city limits.
Councilman Philips moved to approve water and sewer
service to the 27h acre tract owned by Inwood Investment
Properties, Inc. for sewer and water service conditioned
upon the company paying all necessary fees and meeting all
City of Baytown requirements for obtaining services outside
the city limits. Councilman Dickens seconded the motion.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham
-explained that the company will have to pay for capital
buy -in and at the time the plant is enlarged that money
will be placed with other money to perform this task.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: Councilman Johnson
Consent Agenda
Council had received a letter regarding Item n, an
ordinance awarding bid for annual masonry, lumber, paint and
construction materials contract. Council asked to discuss
that item separately. Council considered the Consent
Agenda as follows:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -10, will authorize
updated Service Credits and increased retiree
annuities through Texas Municipal Retirement
System. During deliberations on the budget the
Council allocated funds for the payment of Updated
Service Credits and increased retiree annuities
through the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
The last previous Updated Service Credit was
January, of 1984 at the 60% level. This update
will be at the 100% level. The last increase in
retiree annuities was January, 1984 at the maximum
level of 70% of the CPI. This increase would also
be at 70% of the CPI.
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We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -10.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -11, will authorize an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League
to establish self insurance fund for City of
Baytown to provide Workers Compensation benefits.
This agreement establishes a self insurance fund
for the City of Baytown for the purpose of prov-
iding workers compensation benefits for Baytown
employees. These minimal benefits are required by
Texas Statute. The city is entering an interlocal
agreement with the Texas Municipal League for
administration of this workers compensation fund.
The attached agreement specifies methods of payment
and reserves related to this fund.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -11.
c. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -120 will repeal
Article I of Chapter 31, "Utilities," of the Code
of Ordinances. Article I of Chapter 31 (Section
31 -1 through 31 -9) deals with electrical service
rates. These rates have not been amended since
the creation of the Public Utility Commission
which took over ultimate decisions of electrical
rates. The current provisions are no longer in
effect, therefore, this ordinance would repeal
these sections of the ordinance.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -12.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -13, will authorize
the exchange of property between the City of
Baytown and Goose Creek Consolidated Independent
School District. Due to a redesign in the Massey
Tompkins Road construction project, the City of
Baytown will be exchanging a tract of land comprised
of .7324 acres with Goose Creek Consolidated
Independent School District for a parcel of land
comprised of .1751 acres of land. The City of
Baytown will maintain all utility easements along
the parcel of land that it is exchanging. The
purpose of this exchange is to provide for the
construction of the Massey Tompkins Road project.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
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e. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -14, will award the
contract for Interstate 10 Water Main from Reading
Buick to the rest area. Bids were received on
December 3rd for construction of the I -10 water
line project and two alternate projects. The base
bid was for a four inch line along I -10 and a 2h
inch crossing to the south side of I -10. Alternate
I was for a 12 inch line along I -10 and a 6 inch
crossing. Alternate II was for a 12 inch line
along IH -10 and a 12 inch crossing. The base bid
of $49,601.60 would be paid by the Highway Depart-
ment.
Alternate I bid would be paid as follows:
Highway Dept. $49,601.60
Developers 24,000.00
City 25,998.40
Total $99,600.00
Alternate II bid would be paid as follows:
Alternate I Participants $99,600.00
Other Developers 13,070.00
City 61534.00
Total $119,204.00
We recommend that Alternate II bid be awarded to
David Wight Construction Company for $119,204.
The city's share of money would be $32,532.40
which is available in the water and sewer ex-
tension account and in our 1984 -85 budget, Utility
Construction.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -14.
f. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -15, will award the
contract for sandblasting and painting of Bayway
Drive elevated ground water storage tanks. Bid
invitations were sent to nine vendors and three
bids were received. Buffalo Maintenance of
Houston submitted the low bid of $49,895.48. The
project consists of sandblasting and painting the
exterior of both tanks and that portion above the
water line of the ground storage tank interior as
an option. The amounts bid include the optional
work. Available funds from encumbered 1983 -84
budget monies total $56,365.95.
We recommend the low bidder, Buffalo Maintenance,
be awarded this contract.
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g. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -16, will authorize
final payment to Hardy Gunite of Texas, Inc. for
installation of refractory liner to brush burner
pit walls. According to previous Council authori-
zation, the contract to install the refractory
liner to the steel walls of the brush burner pit
was awarded to the low bidder, Hardy Gunite of
Texas, Inc. in the amount of $17,300. The work
has now been completed satisfactorily and is in
compliance with the bid specifications.
We recommend the final payment of $17,300 be made
to Hardy Gunite of Texas, Inc.
h. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -17, will award the
demolition contract for 3400 Winter Lane. Four
bids were received. WJM Enterprises submitted the
low bid of $3,250.
We recommend the low bidder, WJM Enterprises, be
awarded this contract.
i. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -18, will award the
housing rehabilitation contract for 1123 Airhart.
Three bids were received. Uranus Palton submitted
the low bid of $10,495. This bid has been reviewed
and meets with the approval of the Community
Development Advisory Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Uranus Palton, be
awarded this contract.
j. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -19, will award the
housing rehabilitation contract for 303 Schilling.
Three bids were received. Uranus Palton submitted
the low bid of $11,815. This bid has been reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Uranus Palton, be
awarded this contract.
k. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -20, will award the
housing rehabilitation contract for 401 East Gulf.
Three bids were received. Page Construction
Company submitted the low bid of $10,612. This
bid has been reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Advisory Committee.
We recommend the low bidder, Page Construction
Company, be awarded this contract.
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1. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -21, will award the
bid for the purchase of a 3/4 ton panel van. Bids
were mailed to nine vendors and three proposals
were received. The low bidder, Jay Marks Chevrolet
did not meet specifications on the alternator,
seats and head liner /side panels. The second low
bidder, Bayshore Dodge- Toyota, did not meet
specifications on the seats and head liner /side
panels. The low bidder meeting specifications was
Knapp Chevrolet with a bid of $11,828.
We recommend the low bidder who meets specifications,
Knapp Chevrolet, be awarded this contract.
m. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -22, will award the
bid for the annual mud flap contract. Bids were
mailed to five vendors. One bid was received.
Ted's Supply submitted the low bid in the amount
of $2,685.
We recommend the low bidder, Ted's Supply, be
awarded this contract.
o. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -24, will award the
bid for polycarbonate traffic signal heads. Bids
were mailed to four vendors and three proposals
were received. Signal Engineering submitted the
low bid of $3,562.50.
We recommend the low bidder, Signal Engineering,
be awarded this contract.
p. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -25, will award the
bid for the purchase of aluminum sign blanks and
extruded blades. Bids were mailed to five vendors
and one bid was received. Vulcan Signs submitted
the low bid of $2,465.25.
We recommend the low bidder, Vulcan Signs, be
awarded this contract.
q. Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -26, will award the
bid for the annual police and fire uniforms
contract. Bids were mailed to 10 vendors and two
bids were received. Martin's Uniform submitted
the low bid of $32,027.50.
We recommend the low bidder, Martin's Uniform, be
awarded this contract.
r. Proposed Resolution No. 899, will support the U.
S. Navy Homeport Proposal for the Houston - Galveston
Bay Area.
We recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No.
899.
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s. Proposed Resolution No. 900, will authorize the
City Manager to make application to the Texas
Criminal Justice Council for continued operation
of the Harris County Organized Crime Control Unit.
This resolution will provide for the City Manager
to make application to the Texas Criminal Justice
Council for a grant for the continued operation of
the Harris County Organized Crime Unit. The
amount of the grant will be $197,004.
We recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No.
900.
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Councilman Dickens moved to adopt the Consent Agenda,
Items a through m and Items o through s. Councilman Philips
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4027
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS"
IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF
SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE
ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES
OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH
ACTIONS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -10)
ORDINANCE NO. 4028
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS' COMPENSATION JOINT
INSURANCE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A SELF - INSURANCE
FUND FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINIS-
TRATION OF THIS FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -11)
ORDINANCE NO. 4029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS REPEALING ARTICLE 11 CHAPTER 311 "UTILITIES," REGU-
LATING ELECTRIC SERVICE; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -12)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4030
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FOR LAND OWNED BY THE GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO INSTRUMENTS CONVEYING SAID
LAND TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 41213 -13)
ORDINANCE NO. 4031
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH DAVID WIGHT
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER LINE
ALONG I -10 FROM READING BUICK TO THE REST PARK; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -14)
ORDINANCE NO. 4032
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH BUFFALO
MAINTENANCE FOR THE SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING OF BAYWAY
DRIVE ELEVATED AND GROUND WATER STORAGE TANKS; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -15)
ORDINANCE NO. 4033
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO HARDY GUNITE OF
TEXAS, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF THE REFRACTORY LINING OF
PIT WALLS TO THE BRUSH BURNER PIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -16)
ORDINANCE NO. 4034
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WJM ENTERPRISES FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100
($3,250.00) DOLLARS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -17)
ORDINANCE NO. 4035
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AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -01 -07 TO URANUS PALTON FOR THE
SUM OF TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND N01100
($10,495.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -18)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4036
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -04 -08 TO URANUS PALTON FOR THE
SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND N01100
($11,815.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -19)
ORDINANCE NO. 4037
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT #84 -04 -09 TO PAGE CONSTRUCTION COM-
PANY FOR THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE AND
N01100 ($10,612.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No.
41213 -20)
ORDINANCE NO. 4038
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KNAPP CHEVROLET FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A 3/4 TON PANEL VAN AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED TWENTY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($11,828.00) DOLLARS.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -21)
ORDINANCE NO. 4039
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TED'S SUPPLY FOR THE
ANNUAL MUD FLAP CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
EIGHTY -FIVE AND N01100 ($2,685.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 41213 -22)
ORDINANCE NO. 4040
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SIGNAL ENGINEERING FOR
THE PURCHASE OF POLYCARBONATE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM
OF THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY -TWO AND 50 /100 ($3,562.50)
DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -24)
ORDINANCE NO. 4041
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF VULCAN SIGNS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ALUMINUM SIGN BLANKS AND EXTRUDED ALUMINUM BLADES AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE AND 25/100 ($2,465.25)
DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -25)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4042
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MARTIN'S UNIFORM FOR THE
ANNUAL POLICE AND FIRE UNIFORM CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -TWO
THOUSAND TWENTY -SEVEN AND 50/100 ($32,027.50) DOLLARS.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 41213 -26)
RESOLUTION NO. 899
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
SUPPORTING THE U.S. NAVY HOMEPORT PROPOSAL FOR THE HOUSTON -
GALVESTON BAY AREA.
RESOLUTION NO. 900
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COUNCIL FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HARRIS COUNTY
ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
For bid tabulations, see Attachments "F" through "N."
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding Bid for Annual Masonry,
Lumber, Paint and Construction Materials Contract
Council had been provided with a copy of the bid tabu-
lation which indicated that Deer Park Lumber is low bidder
on Items 1 and 2, while Eastham Home Center is low bidder
for Item No. 3 and White Supply Company is low bidder on
Item No. 4. The administration recommended that the bid
be awarded to the low bidder in each case.
A letter from White Supply Company indicated that a
look beyond the 2�% difference in the bid of White Supply
and Deer Park Lumber on Item No. 1 could render White Supply's
bid the better bid.
Pete Cote, Purchasing Agent, verified that Deer Park
Lumber meets specifications and the company will deliver.
Councilman Fuller moved to adopt the ordinance; Council-
man Dickens seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 4043
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF DEER PARK LUMBER, EASTHAM
HOME CENTER, AND WHITE SUPPLY FOR THE ANNUAL MASONRY, LUMBER,
PAIN AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -SEVEN
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY -SEVEN AND 95/100 ($37,197.95)
DOLLARS.
For bid tabulation, see Attachment "0."
Consider Appointments to Harris County Higher Education
Authority Board
Council will make these appointments at a future
meeting.
Consider Appointment to Baytown Transit Committee
Councilman Dickens moved to appoint Charles Jackson to the
Baytown Transit Committee; Councilman Johnson seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Prior to recessing into executive session to discuss pending
purchase of real estate and pending litigation, Council
considered the following emergency addendum matters:
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding the Bid for Repair of
Hoffman Blowers
Bids were mailed to four vendors and one company, Witch
International, Inc. responded with a bid. For the bid
tabulation, see Attachment "P."
Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works,
stated that the Hoffman Blowers are necessary to provide the
oxygen for proper treatment of the wastewater and without
the use of the blowers, the amount of oxygen supplied is
deficient which results in odor and poor treatment of the
sewage. It is necessary that the blowers be kept in operation
because these are the heart of the treatment process. The
administration took bids on three possibilities for the repair
of the blowers since the staff was uncertain of what needed
to be done. Those three possibilities include: realignment
of shaft, straightening of shaft or replacement of main
shaft. The ordinance is written assuming replacement of
the main shaft will be necessary, but if this is not the
case and one of the other procedures is followed, then that
will be the amount that the city will expend.
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Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4044
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WITCH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FOR THE REPAIR OF HOFFMAN BLOWERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND SEVENTY -FIVE
AND 02/100 ($6,075.02) DOLLARS.
Consider Authorizing the Intervention by the City of Baytown
in the Waste Disposal Permit Request of Lubrizol Corporation
The administration became aware of the application
this week and did not have enough information to put the
item on the regular agenda. If the city is to file a protest
or a request of any type, it must be done before the next
Council meeting. Randy Strong, the City Attorney, stated
that action by Council is required before January 4 and at
this point he is not certain exactly of the form that the
protest will eventually take. Lubrizol has property in
Chambers County which is just north of Cedar Bayou and is
primarily within the Extra - Territorial Jurisdiction of Mont
Belvieu. However, it does join Cedar Bayou and the runoff
will go into a ditch that drains into Cedar Bayou which will
have an impact downstream that will affect Cedar Bayou and
the City of Baytown. The permit is fairly lengthy and there
is a description of what the company plans to do there which
will include the discharge of several contaminants into
Cedar Bayou Stream. Mont Belvieu and Chambers County are
both protesting the issuance of the waste disposal permit.
The city attorney felt that the protest of the City of Bay-
town and these other areas might force the state to call a
hearing and if so, the city can actually seek party status
and intervene.
Mayor Cannon stated that he felt that the City of
Baytown would want to ask for a hearing on any request for
permit that would be discharging into Cedar Bayou Stream.
Mr. Lanham pointed out that a hearing will give the
city and others an opportunity to know more about the
operation and if this would be something the city would
want to oppose.
Councilman Johnson moved to authorize the city attorney
to intervene on behalf of the City of Baytown in the waste
disposal permit request of Lubrizol Corporation; Councilman
Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Councilman Simmons requested that the administration
place on the,next Council agenda the resolution recognizing
Mr. Fred Hartman for his dedicated service to the community.
Recess into Executive Session to Discuss Pending Purchase of
Real Estate and Pending Litigation
Mayor Cannon recessed the open meeting into executive
session to discuss pending real estate and pending litigation.
When the open meeting was reconvened, Mayor Cannon announced
that there was no action necessary as a result of the executive
session.
Trip to New York on Bond Sale
Mr. Lanham informed Council that Underwood, Neuhaus has
suggested that city officials go to New York to meet with the
rating firms prior to the bond sale either January 7 or 8
since the sale is scheduled to take place on January 24.
The City Manager, Mayor and one Councilman will be traveling
to New York. Council decided to draw lots for the member who
will be accompanying the Mayor and City Manager, and Council-
man Dickens won the draw.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the
meeting was adjourned.
Eileen P'. Hall, City Clerk
Attachment "A"
M E M O R A N D U M
December 11, 1984
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fritz Lanham
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 6 - "Consider Statement of Intent and Plan for
Financing the Acquisition of Property in Brownwood Subdivision"
On August 23, 1984, the City Council adopted recommendations in the
Land Management and Use Plan for the Brownwood Hazard Area including
"The City of Baytown's Goal in Acquiring the entire Brownwood Hazard
Area for park and recreational purposes, when and if, funding becomes
available ". I believe that definite steps can be taken at this time to
begin the acquisition of property which has not been acquired by FLMA.
Though appraisals have not been made of all of the property that
would be purchased under this plan, an estimate of $1,300,000 has been
made, which, of course, is subject to change once appraisals are made.
Using this figure for planning purposes we have developed the following
financial plan for acquiring property:
Revenue Sharing - 1984/85 Fiscal Year
$ 220,000
Funds have been appropriated from the current revenue sharing allocation
for purchase of property in the Brownwood Area.
Unappropriated Revenues From the General Fund
1984 -85 Budget
$ 450,000
Based on a tax rate of $ .59 and the property evaluation figures we have
been provided by the Appraisal District, we believe there will be
revenues totalling $450,000 that could be appropriated for this project.
Application for Grant - Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. $ 4001000
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December 11, 1984
We recommend that we resubmit our application for grant funds to
the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. If approved this would
provide funds in May or June of 1985.
Revenue Sharing - FY85 -86 $ 230,000
Although City Council could not appropriate funds at this time from
future revenue sharing allocations, you could state your intent to
appropriate funds from this source if the revenue sharing program
continues beyond the current fiscal year.
Total $1,300,000
Should any of the funding sources mentioned not be available or
should the estimates we are using for planning purposes prove to be
wrong, Council could issue Certificates of Obligation to supplement
other funds in order to accomplish the program.
We recommend that the Council state its intent to acquire all of
the property in the present Brownwood Hazard Area that has not been
acquired and deeded to the city by FEMA or other means, and that the
above financial plan be approved with the understanding that changes may
have to be made as we move along.
We further request authorization to employ appraisers to begin
appraisals of the property involved in the acquisition program.
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M E M O.R A N D U M Attachment "B"
December 5, 1984
TO: Fritz Lanham, City Manager
FROM: Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works
SUBJ: Brownwood Water and Sewer Systems
Since Hurricane Alicia, I have examined the water and sanitary sewer
systems in the Brownwood Hazard Area. Both systems are abandoned and
are deteriorating at a rapid rate, approaching the end of their useful
life. A brief summary of present conditions and possible service of
the area with water and sewer are discussed in the attached reports.
Attachment
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8ROWgAC0D SEWER SYSTEM
The remaining properties and other vacant lots in Brownwood
would be needing service for both water and sewer if residents
decided to build elevated houses at the 16 foot elevation.
First, let us examine the old sewer system which remains
after Hurricane Alicia. The system was composed of lift
stations, gravity lines, and force mains constructed many years
ago. Due to land subsidence during the past 40 years the gravity
sewer system was found to be in need of major rehabilitation in a
study completed in November 1980 by Langford Engineering, Inc.
The report points out that if the system were to be continued in
use that the increasing infiltration and inflow caused by
subsidence makes the continued use of the system impractical. The
study recommends that rehabilitation of the system as not being
cost effective; therefore a rebuilding of the entire system would
be necessary to provide proper service to this area.
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Many portions of the gravity system could not be dewatered
during the study because of excessive infiltration. The extreme
amount of subsidence experienced between 1943 and 1978 was most
damaging to the existing gravity system.
Langford's report states that the supporting evidence was in
the form of cracked or broken pipe and in joint dislocation
severe enough to cause line sag and even grade line reversal. He
further states that the increase in the system's porosity caused
the collection system to act like a "french drain" for the bays
surrounding the Brownwood area. This was demonstrated by the
excessive pumping time exhibited by the lift stations. Because
of the excessive surcharging of the collection system, the
citizens were exposed to overflowing sewage and possible health
hazards. Because of the effects of age and subsidence damage to
the gravity system rehabilitation was not the solution.
Langford's report looks at three alternatives to providing
wastewater collection to the Brownwood area. All three propose
total replacement of the collection system. The most cost
effective alternative was found to be a low pressure force main
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collection system with grinder pump stations located near each
dwelling. The estimated cost of this system was $3,833,395.00 in
1980.
Before the storm, the old system included two major lift
stations and four manhole pump stations. The manhole pump
stations had been added as necessary with three of these being
added in the past seven years. All three were required due to
the collection line pipe having deteriorated and disintegrated to
the degree where flow was stopped and the line completed blocked
by resulting cave -ins.
As a result of the storm, all six of these lift stations
were destroyed. Most of the house laterals or service lines were
either damaged or broken at residences that were badly damaged or
destroyed. These service lines have remained open since the
storm allowing various intrusions of foreign material such as
rodents, other small animals, sand, and other trash or objects.
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Naturally with the exposed open service lines the
contamination and intrusion of foreign objects ha-s made its way
into all of the collection lines. Collection lines laying idle
for over a year have also had -the opportunity for sand to enter
at broken or separated joints.
With the collection system, service lines, and lift stations
in their present condition, I believe the only alternative at
this time would be to install the low pressure system in
Brownwood.
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BIRLMN ACCD WATER SYSTEM
Due to the destruction of Hurricane Alicia, the water system
in Brownwood was turned off. Many water lines were broken and to
avoid loss of system pressure in the rest of town, valves were
closed to isolate the problem. Once pressure was removed, the
pipes filled with storm water contaminated with sewage. The
contaminated water pipes still remain dormant at this time.
In order to place these lines back in service, each line
would have
to
be flushed
and heavily disinfected with a chlorine
solution. This
The water
procedure
would have to be repeated until safe
water could
be
produced
from the pipe. Bacteriological tests
would have
to
be made each day until.three consecutive days'
samples were
found
safe.
One problem which will arise from
restoring the
old water
lines will be the "dead" water
problem.
The water
lines are
mostly 6 inch through 10 inch diameter which were sized for the
more than 300 lots in Brownwood. If service is restored in these
lines and only a few services are connected, there will be very
poor circulation in the water system which will result in both
taste and odor problems for the potential customers. Both taste
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and odor could be improved somewhat by frequent flushing of the
Brownwood system. Ideally, water lines should be sized for the
expected development in a subdivision and for good circulation.
If only twenty or thirty homes were constructed at the 16 foot
elevation and these happened to be scattered throughout the
Brownwood addition, it will very difficult to provide fire
service, which requires a minimum 6 inch line, and to provide
water without taste and odor. In many cases, only a one or two
inch line would be necessary to provide good water service.
However, without knowing how many connections will be made, it
becomes very difficult to plan a proper water system. The only
alternative at the present would be to disinfect and activate the
entire old system, making the necessary repairs as needed, and
serve any potential customers. The taste and odor problems would
have to be dealt with as they occur, by either flushing or
installing smaller lines in the worst dead water areas.
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A. Cost Effectiveness Analysis
1. Alternatives
natives were considered prior to selecting the
Various alter . some of the
collection system.
best practicable wastewater he preliminary
following alternatives were eliminated in the
their cost
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effectiveness.
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The
basic premise that cities have an obligation to
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sanitary collection system is in dis-
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repair. The fact that portions of the main sewer line
could not b
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best typify the severity of the situation.
during the study
stem functionalism exhibits a need for
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implementation
of corrective measures. Based on this need,
the " No Build Alternative" was rejected.
b) Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation
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existing _condition, and amount of subsidence
since the sanitary sewer systems construction
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rejection of this alternative. The Brownwood Area, (see
Exhibit No. 1 Area D) was developed in the late forties.
Therefore, the existing sanitary sewer system is over
thirty years old. The predominant construction materials
used were concrete and vitrified clay pipe with cement
mortar or bitumastic jointing compound. Presently this
collection system is in extremely poor physical condition
with portions of the system so deteriorated that some pipe
replacement is occasionally required in order to keep the
system operable. This condition of the system has been
documented previously by the Systematic Sewer System
Excavation Survey which was submitted in 1976. In summary,
the investigation of the wastewater collection system of
Area D found that only 18% of the lines could be inspected
and quantified due to continuous surcharged conditions and
77.7% of the manholes could not be inspected due to struc-
tural damage or a continuous surcharged condition that
could not be eliminated by practical methods. The degrad-
ation of the system has been accelerated by continual
ground subsidence, the rate of which has decreased in the
last few years. The total ground subsidence experienced
from 1943 'to 1978, discounting some differential settle-
ment, has been approximately 7 feet. It is this extreme
amount of subsidence which has *been most damaging to the
existing gravity system. The reinforcing evidence comes in
the form of cracked or broken pipe and in joint disloca-
tions severe enough to cause line sag and even grade line
reversal. This increase in the system's porosity has
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caused the existing collection system to act somewhat as a
"french drain" for the bays surrounding the Brownwood Area.
Excessive pumping time as exhibited by the lift stations
demonstrates the system's porosity. Due to this drain
effect, the collection system is more susceptible to
surcharging by frequent high infiltration/ inflow rates
thereby exposing the citizenry to over - flowing sewage and
possible health hazards.
Based on the effects of age and subsidence damage to the
existing gravity sewer system, the rehabilitation alterna-
tive was deemed to have an undefinable cost effectiveness
and was therefore rejected.
c) New Gravity Sewer System
Constructability, cost effectiveness, and operating depend-
ability of the system were the criteria by which this
alternative was evaluated.
The Brownwood area, as shown on Exhibit No. 11 has an
approximate natural ground elevation of two feet above mean
sea level, and a water table elevation approximately equal
to mean sea level. This closeness in elevation between the
natural ground and the water table causes construction
problems when excavating deeper than three feet in the
existing sandy type soils. The problems that will be
experienced are those of instability of the excavated
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trench wall and a "quick" condition of the trench floor.
These problems arise due to water flowing into the trench
at such a rate as to cause the sides to collapse and the
bottom to be unable to support the weight of the bedding,
pipe or backfill. These problems can be alleviated usually
by well pointing and shoring the excavated trench, though
it is anticipated that there will be areas where this
technique will not be totally effective in reducing trench
instability. Once the trench has been stahi1i7�pd_
construction should proceed as normal as expected for this
type of work.
It is anticipated that the infiltration /inflow problem in
the City's sewer line will be solved after a new gravity
sewer system is constructed. however, to solve the
complete I/I problem the existing house service leads must
also be abandoned and new service lines constructed as
experience has shown that a portion of the total I/I comes
from deteriorated house leads. The previously mentioned
findings concerning the condition of the existing system,
reinforce the concept that the house leads are in an equal
state of disrepair, and that these service leads do indeed
add to the infiltration /inflow problem.
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The suggested gravity sewer system shown on Exhibit No. 3
consists of; PVC collector lines with house leads, set at
minimum grade, concrete manholes with solid covers, some
grinder pumps at remote locations in the system pumping to
manholes, and two lift stations pumping the entire
collected waste into an existing gravity line located
outside the collection area. Estimated costs associated
with this alternative are presented on Page 13, Table 1,
Gravity Sewer System Project Cost Breakdown with the tota'1
project cost for this alternative being $3,973,425.
The question concerning the operating dependability arises
due to the continual exposure to subsidence. The effects
of subsidence on the existing gravity sewer system has been
the significant factor in its deterioration, and though the
rate has decreased it is not expected to stop. Based on
this past experience it is anticipated that another gravity
system would, over a period of time, experience the same,
though less severe damage.
This alternative was rejected because of its non cost,
effectiveness as shown on Page 26, by .Table 4, Cost
Analysis of Alternatives. '
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d) Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer System
Two low pressure collection system alternatives were
evaluated, based on their constructability, operating
dependability, ability lity to eliminate the infiltration /inflow
problem, and cost effectiveness.
The basic design for both collection systems consist of
small diameter PVC collection lines pressured by a series
of grinder pumps functioning as pumping stations for house
waste. Either system will utilize, after rehabilitation,
the three existing lift stations in this area, as points of
collection from which the collected waste will be pumped to
an existing gravity line located outside of the collection
area. Due to their deteriorated condition, the existing
force mains from the lift stations to the gravity line will
be replaced.
The problems of construction previously associated with
trench excavation in this high ground water area are anti-
cipated to be minimized in the shallow trench construction
of the pressurized system. These minimum burial depths, of
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chances of encountering water - bearing sand. Based on this
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knowledge, the low pressure sanitary sewer alternatives
were deemed to be the most easily constructable of all
alternatives.
The sanitary sewer systems dependability in functioning
effectively, even under the continual effects of subsid-
ence, has been enhanced through the pressuring of th
collection lines and the solvent welding of joints. As
the collection system will operate under pressure the lines
are not effected by gradeline changes resulting from
continued gradual subsidence. Solvent welding the joints
assists in resisting joint dislocations caused by
differential settlement between adjacent pipes. The added
benefit of this design alternative is the assurance that
the system's infiltration /inflow rate will be substantially
reduced. Any remaining infiltration /inflow will
essentially be eliminated by abandoning existing house
leads and either installing new gravity house service leads
or extending the proposed pressured collection system to
the proximity of the house foundation.
Both low pressure alternatives will serve the remaining
homes in the Brownwood Area as shown on Exhibit No. 2 and
are described as follows:
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Alternative 1.
This alternative consists of a pressurized collection
system and a subsystem of gravity house leads connected
to the pressure system through use of grinder pumps.
This proposed alternative collection system is shown on
Exhibit No. 4. The design of the house lead is based
on gravity flow between the house and the grinder pump
station which is located at the street right -of -way.
The design makes the house lead external to the
pressure collection system, thereby causing the lead to
be susceptible to the influences of subsidence and
possibly future I/I problems. The duplex grinder pump
stations, will serve up to a maximum of four houses,
depending on the existing development pattern.
The cost estimate associated with this alternative is
presented on Page 20 by Table 2, Low Pressure Sanitary
Sewer System Alternative 1, Project Cost Breakdown,
with the total project cost for this alternative being
$4,508,175.
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Alternative 2.
The pressurized collection system for this alternative
initiates at the grinder pump station which will be
located at the house foundation. This system is shown
by Exhibit No. 5. The design of this system
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incorporates the house lead into the collector system
by changing the location of the grinder pump station,
from the street right -of -way to the house foundation.
Each simplex grinder pump station serves only one house
and is a segment of the collection system.
The cost estimate for this alternative is presented on
Page 23, by Table 3, Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer System
Alternative 2, Project Cost Breakdown with the total
project cost for this alternative being $3,833,395.
2. Cost Effectiveness
The three previous alternatives have been analysed with
respect to capital cost, and operation and maintenance cost.
These costs, are shown on Page 26, Table 4, Cost Analysis of
Alternatives. For purposes of ,comparison among the three
alternatives, the equivalent annual cost and the present worth
cost. have been determined and are also presented in Table 4.
As shown by Table 4 the most cost effective and best practic-
able collection system was Low Pressure Alternative 2.
B. Proposed Project
1. Components
The major components 'of the waste collection system
selected include, the rehabilitation of primary lift stations,
construction of secondary lift stations with associated force
mains, grinder pump stations and collection lines.
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We, the members or the Brownwo.,ci Civ is :association, are
indignant with the City of Bayto:-in. You seem to be trying to
make amends to us by offering us half a loaf.
Is this move in good faith? We'd like to thin.-: it is -- but
by recinding this ordinance prohibiting repair and rebuilding and
planninc} to pass an ordinance denying us sewer and water, who is
helped? The people or the City Administration?
I would like to remind you of the history of the area.
Many of you were not here in November of 1962. May I please
tell you how things were:
We had the best water supply and the most modern sewer
facilities in the state.
We enjoyed the protection of a superior volunteer fire
department.
These services enhanced our tranquil living in the Brownwood
subdivision.
The City of Baytown, in reaching out for a broader tax base,
deemed it feasible to annex Brownwood and other areas.
The minutes of this city government will reflect that
effective on November 29, 1962, Fresh Water District No. 8 ceased
to exist as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, as
the City of Baytown on such date exercised its jurisdiction and
annexed all of the area within the District, including the
Brownwood area, and by proclimation of its City Council,
abolished, forever, the area's District. Let me read to you
the pertinent provisions of this City Council's ordinance
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"Section 8 1'tadt the abcve territory, so
annexed, contains all or 'Harris Court'; :dater Supply
District No. 8 and that all of th.-- pro-erties and assets of such
District are hereby taken over by the City of Bayto do and that
said Citv hereby assumes all debts, liabilities and obligations
of such District and shill perform all functions and services of
such District. For greater clarity tli , City Council of the City
of Baytown hereby takes complete control of , and jurisdiction
over, such District and h..reby abolishes same imani.!diately."
From the date of this annexation, on November 29, 1962, and
for a period of nearly 21 years, the City of Baytown undertook to
carry out the provisions of its ordinance, and to accomplish the
purposes described in Section 8. There are those of us who were
residents of the Brownwood area who might takes issue with some of
the methods used by the City in accomplishing its purposes, and
no doubt some would complain that the functions and services
could have been supplied in a different and /or better manner.
However, we are not Bert to criticize the City for the manner in
which it undertook to perform its functions and services, but
indeed our consideration is much more profound.
During August, 1983 the meanbors of this City Council elected
not to continue to furnish the functions and services to the
Brownwood area as it undertook to provide under the provisions of
its 1962 ordinance. The 1962 ordinance contains this quote:
"For greater clarity the City Council of the City of Baytown
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her--by takes cornpletr_ cc(itroi ,)t , tri:i ,�: L i ;r.; t;•tioll ovor, slich
District and hereby abo Lishes saui` immrt u i acely`. L could point
out that your 1983 ordinance !nijht as wool have contained this
quote, paraphrasing from the 1962 ordinance:
"For greater clarity the City Council of the City of Baytown
hereby takes complete control of, and ii- rrisdiction over, the
Brownwood area and hereby abolishes sacne immediately ". No one
outside of this City Government has any idea when or how the City
conceived the notion that it would cease to perform functions and
services for the Brown�,00d area. Apparently, during the storm
itself this City decided that as soon as the storm was over that
it would cease to function with respect to !:rownwood and that it
would do everything possible to assure that Brownwood was in fact
abolished. All of us know what has resulted from this City's
government's actions: people have been prevented from returning
to their homes; the City has used its power to prevent H r & p
from furnishing service; homes that were in some cases barely
damaged have been left vacant to deteriorate and to be
vandalized; the damage which the residents suffered has been
compounded many fold during the time which hap, elapsed while this
City government has stuck to its guns in its attempt to abolish
Brownwood.
We are here tonight to consider what action this C_ty
government may now take to alter its course concerning Brownwood,
including the possible repeal of your ordinance which prohibited
residents from returni=ng to their homes. The world can only
a6s_1me that your action in oven cony i _ice_ n,j the repca 1 of t'nis
ordinance acknowledges that this City yover n:nont, and each of its
Council members, recognis(.�s that its actions w`ie in the first
place both legally and morally •aronq. The undaiw_!ntal question
now should be how can the City proceed in a gray which is correct
in its responsibilities to all of its people, including those
individuals who happen to have been Brownwood residents at the
time of Hurricane Alicia. Where does your 1902 ordinance state
that the City undertook its functions for a limited period of
time, or during good times, or as long as it might seem to be
economically feasible? The District was abolished in perpetuity
and the assumption by the City of all of the liabilities and
obligations of the District would likewise have been in
perpetuity.
We all know that there is pending litigation which advances
the claim that this City government ha-s incurred liability to
certain of the residents of Brownwood for its actions. Nothing
that you do now can change any liability which may have accrued.
But, we are not here to discuss this litigation and its outcome
is really irrelevant to the consideration of what the City should
do to right the wrong which has been done and to resume its
obligations to function as a City for all of its residents,
including for the Brownwood area. We can only appeal to you to
not adopt a measure which does not accomplish what is needed but
really continues and festers the problem, while postponing its
solution. The Brownwood problem ex.sted before Hurricane
Alicia -inc Iud Ong problerr,,s d Lth Lh -' ar,:•rl' s water and sewer
facilities. Now is the time for the City Council to adopt a plan
which is not discriminatoc•y and pcovides for the citizens of
Brownwood the same advantages that are enjoy ed by eviucy other
citizen of the city. All of the citizens ; of Brownwood deserve,
and are entitled, to receive the same services L111d functions as
are furnished to all other City citizens. -We do not ask for more
but we insist in receiving no less. Instead of continuing to
waller in the problem the City Council should demonstrate its
high integrity by insisting that this City's !Administration
develop a plan for the restoration of the Brownwood area which
can allow the residents of Brownwood to return to their homes,
with pride of ownership, and to enjoy, those services which you in
good faith undertook to furnish when you elected to cause
Brownwood to become a part of this City.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HOWARD BRISTER, CHIEF SANITARIAN
SUBJECT: PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 1984
Occasionally, a situation arises where city sewage facilities are
not available to an individual or an area. It then becomes necessary
for the city to regulate any alternative systems that are to be used.
It is my recommendation that the City of Baytown adopt the
Texas Department of Health's, "Construction.Standards for Private
Sewage Facilities". These guidelines, along with certain amendments
to adapt them to use within our city, will provide alternatives which are
presently being used and accepted throughout the state.
Attached, you will find a copy of these guidelines and suggestions
for regulation of private sewage treatment facilities.
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FEASIBILITY OF INDIVIDUAL SEWER SYSTEM
Private sewage disposal systems were originally designed to serve
rural areas. In many instances enough land was available so the systems
did not create a problem, regardless of whether they functioned properly.
These individual systems are basically of two types, either aerobic or
anaerobic, or a combination with the addition of a chemical treatment such as
chlorine. These systems, if designed and constructed properly, working in
conjunction with a proper subsurface sewage disposal system,provide an.acceptable
means of treating household sewage. Accepted subsurface disposal systems
function through soil absorption, evaporation or evapotranspiration.
Aerobic plants must be designed and installed with the realization that
if there is mechanical or electrical failure, the plant will then become
anaerobic and must be designed to function in a septic- tank -like manner. These
plants depend on soil absorption and /or chemicaL..treatment to function properly.
Septic tanks (anaerobic system) depend on primary treatment within
the tank and final treatment through soil absorption. The partially treated
sewage in a septic tank or an improperly functioning aerobic system will
contain large numbers of harmful bacteria and organic matter. Foul odors,
unsightly conditions and health hazards will develope if this effluent is
ponded on the surface of the ground or in open ditches. Final disposal
of the effluent in a subsurface soil absorption system is necessary to avoid
these problems.
Plants that function with a final chemical treatment provide an acceptable
effluent if properly maintained. When a governmental agency considers allowing
the use of private sewer systems, it must consider availability of inspection
and repair services since, in most cases. the homeowner will not be capable
of judging whether the system is working properly. Consideration should be
given as to the ability of the distributor to service the system.
Some criteria to be considered when allowing private sewage facilities
include: a.) soil types and absorption ability, b.) lot size, c.) close
proximity of neighbors, d.) high water tables, e.) excessive rainfall,
f.) climate (poor evaporation) g.) low elevation, h.) poor drainage,
i.) creation of health hazards, j.) nearness to bays, streams.
The soils in the Baytown area are not generally acceptable for effective
performance of private sewage facilities. A study (1969 -1972) of Harris County
soils was prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation
Service in cooperation with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the
Harris County Flood Control District. The study shows the soils in most of
Baytown to be of a type that would not be acceptable with these systems.
Due to the fact that most soils in Baytown will not allow the proper
percolation necessary for proper performance of private sewage facilities,
I recommend that no private system be allowed except those being chemically
treated and properly maintained. These systems must be approved on an
individual basis by the City of Baytown and meet the Texas Department of Health
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standards set forth in "Construction Standards for Private Sewage Facilities"
adopted by the Texas Board of Health, November 30, 1977.
Except that if it can be demonstrated that isolated soil conditions would
support other types of private sewage facilities, these would be considered
on an individual basis.
Percolation tests as required would be at the property owners expense and
must be performed by a licensed engineer or registered sanitarian.
Chemically treated holding tanks for household effluent would be allowed
but a trip ticket would be required showing origin, destination, and
name of approved company or hauler.
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Definition of Terms
(1) Sewage -Any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter
in suspension or solution, including liquids containing chemicals
in solution, domestic wastewater, and laundry wastes. (Used
interchangeably with the term wastewater.)
(2) Private Sewage Facilities - Facilities provided to serve only an
individual household, multiple unit residential structures or
commercial establishment within a designed area and whose operation
and maintenance is the sole responsiblity of the householder or owner
of the establishment's facilities. Such facilities provide for the
disposal of the treated wastewater by subsoil absorption, evapora-
tion or. evapotranspiration and are not subject to the issuance
of wastewater discharge orders by the Texas Department of
Water Resources.
(3) Septic Tank -A watertight, covered receptacle designed and
constructed to receive the discharge of sewage from a building
sewer, separate solids from the liquid, digest organic matter
under anaerobic conditions and store digested solids through a
period of detention, and allow the clarified liquids to be
disposed of in an acceptable manner.
(4) Subsurface Sewage Disposal System -A system for the disposal of the
effluent from a septic tank or other facilities providing
for soil absorption,.evaporation.or evapotranspiration.
(S) Soil Absorption System- Any system that utilizes the soil for
subsequent absorption of the treated sewage, such as an absorption
trench or absorption bed.
(6) Evapotranspiration System -A subsurface system which utilizes surface
evaporation and plant transpiration to permit disposal of effluent
from wastewater treatment facilities.
(7) Aerobic - Biologic treatment in the presence of 02.
(8) Anaerobic - Biologic treatment in the absence of 02
(9) Holding Tank- tank used to receive and store sewage wastes in
an anaerobic condition until its ultimate disposal to an approved
treatment facility.
(10) Percolation Test- Test performed to determine the absorptive
capacity of the soil and its suitability for septic tank absorption
fields. These tests should be performed during the season when
the water table is highest and the soil is at minimum absorptive
capacity.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
.001. General Procedural Rules
(a) General Environmental Requirements for Septic
Tank Disposal Systems 3
(b) Authority of Texas Department of Health to
Regulate Private Sewage Facilities 3
(c) Relations With Other Governmental Entities 5
(d) Purpose of These Construction Standards 6
.002. Design Standards For Septic Tank Systems
(a)
Definition of Terms
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(b)
Design Approval of Private Sewage Facilities
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(c)
Septic Tank Design - Residential
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(d)
Septic Tank Design - Institutions
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(e)
Selection of Proper Subsurface Disposal Methods
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(f)
Effluent Disposal Systems
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(g)
Percolation Test Procedures
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(h)
Septic Tank Maintenance
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(i)
On -Site Aerobic Sewage Treatment Plants for
Individual Residences
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.003. Common Unsatisfactory On -Site Disposal Systems
(a) Cesspools 35
(b) Bore holes and Injection Wells 36
(c) Seepage Pits 36
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CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR
PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES
Texas Department of Health
Adopted By The Texas Board of Health
November 30, 1977
Formerly Published as "A Guide to the
Disposal of Household Sewage"
.001. General Procedural Rules
(a) General Environmental Requirements for Septic Tank Disposal Systems
(1) Background - These construction standards are being adopted under
authority of the Texas Sanitation and Health Protection Law,
Article 4477 -1, Section 23(b). The septic tank sewage disposal
system was originally developed to serve rural residences. For
this purpose, the properly installed septic tank performed well
and permitted the remote rural resident to utilize the convenience
of indoor plumbing and toilet disposal. During the past twenty -five
years, the population distribution in the United States has shifted
from rural to urban, thus creating rapid development in and on the
fringes of urban areas. Many residential subdivisions have been
located beyond the limits of organized water and sewerage facilities
and the residents must rely on individual resources available within
the boundaries of small lots or tracts of land. Septic tank systems
have been used frequently as the means of liquid waste disposal.
Unfortunately, in many cases, subdivisions were located in areas
with soil conditions unsuitable for septic tank systems. Quite
often, lot sizes are no larger than those found in subdivisions
serviced by central water and sewerage systems. Residential areas
with small lots served by septic tank systems on many occasions,
are subjected to undesirable conditions such as widespread
saturation of the soil, malfunction of the septic tank systems,
sewage on the surface of the ground and in roadside ditches and
strained relationships between neighbors. The standards presented
herein are based on the cumulative observations and experiences
of the past and are intended to provide the citizens of this
State with adequate public health protection and a minimum of
environmental pollution.
(2) Locational and Environmental Standards - The developers of
subdivisions which are remote from organized sewage collection
systems should consider the method of sewage disposal in the
determination of lot size and arrangement. The provision of a
collection system and central treatment plant is generally the
preferred method of sewage disposal. However, if soil conditions
permit and other factors are favorable to the use of septic tank
systems, the standards in Table I should be used with regard to
the location of the components of the septic tank system.
(b) Authority of Texas Department of Health to Regulate Private Sewage
Facilities
Article 4477 -1, Section 23(b), the Texas Sanitation and Health
Protection Law, Texas Civil Statutes, covers the Department of Health's
authority for promulgating construction rules and standards, and the
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MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE IN FEET
Soil Sewer Pipe
Septic Absorption With Watertight
From To Tank. System Joints
Water Wells, Underground
Cisterns and Pump Suction
Pipes 50* 100 ** 20
Public Water Supply Lines 5 10 5
Streams, Ponds and Lakes 50* 75 20
Foundation Walls of
Structures 5 15 --
Property Lines 10 10 --
* Septic tanks or holding tanks which are designed
for submergence (reinforced, monolithic concrete
or equal) may be placed within 20 feet of streams,
ponds, water wells and underground cisterns, pro-
vided the influent and effluent lines to and from
the tank are constructed using watertight sewer
pipe with compression or solvent welded joints.
** 150 feet is the minimum separation distance for
public water wells.
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Texas Water Code, Section 21.083, Texas Civil Statutes, directs the Texas
Department of Water Resources to consult with the Commissioner of Health
for recommendations concerning the impact of the use of septic tanks or
other private sewage facilities on public health before entering an
order regulating the installation or use of such facilities in a given
area.
(c) Relations With Other Governmental Entities
(1) Texas Department of Water Resources - The state level responsibility
for the management and control of septic tank practices is shared
by the Texas Department of Water Resources and the Texas Department
of Health. The Texas Water Code, Section 21.083, Subsection (b),
defines the Department's authority as primarily of an area or
regional nature insofar as the control of pollution caused by
septic tanks. When the problems of a particular area are likely
to produce hazards to public health through area -wide water
pollution caused by septic tank disposal systems, the Texas Water
Code gives the authority to limit the number and type of septic
tanks, prohibit the installation and use of additional septic
tanks and provide for the gradual and systematic reduction of
septic tanks in the area.
(2) Local Health Departments - The Texas Sanitation and Health
Protection Law, Article 4477 -1, Texas Civil Statutes, requires
local health officials to abate nuisances, and Articles 4427 and
4430, Texas Civil Statutes, requires local health officials to
aid the State Board of Health in the enforcement of its rules,
regulations, requirements and ordinances and in the enforcement
of all sanitary laws within the jurisdiction of the local health
officials. Local health agencies may be required by city
ordinance or septic tank control order to enforce regulations
which exceed the requirements of these standards, but local
authorities should not permit their standards to fall below
those recommended by the Texas Department of Health. Local
regulations shall be reasonable and, if technical in nature, must
be based on sound engineering principles.
(3) River Authorities and Water Districts - River authorities or water
districts may assist in water pollution control enforcement
procedures through orders issued by the Texas Department of Water
Resources to control or prohibit the use of septic tanks in an
area. The Department of Water Resources may delegate them as the
licensing authority to develop procedures concerning administration,
inspection, issuance of licenses and enforcement of a Texas
Department of Water Resources Order.
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(4) County Commissioners Courts - Section 21.084 of the Texas Water
Code empowers the Commissioners Court of any county to adopt a
septic tank control order controlling or prohibiting the
installation or use of septic tanks in any area of a county
under its jurisdiction. The Texas Department of Water Resources
must grant its approval of the adopted county order prior to its
becoming effective. The order includes construction standards
promulgated by counties which may be adjusted to local conditions
so long as they do not fall below the standards of the Texas
,Department of Health and also provided that the adjustments are
reasonable and, if technical in nature, are based on sound
engineering principles.
(5) _Municipal Corporations - Cities, towns and villages may control or
prohibit the use of septic tanks by local ordinance. The
standards set forth in any such ordinance should not fall below
those stated in this publication, but these entities may establish
standards which will produce a higher quality of operation, provided
the standards are reasonable and, if technical in nature, are based
on sound engineering principles.
(6) Regional Councils of Government - These agencies are principally
created to establish and execute the planning process in a region
designated by the Governor. (Article 1011m, V.T.C.S.). The
regional councils may contribute to the effective and proper
disposal of sewage by (a) guiding developers to the more
favorable alternative of sewage collection systems and centralized
sewage treatment facilities, (b) preparing soil maps showing
favorable, intermediate and unacceptable locations for sewage
treatment systems dependent upon subsurface effluent disposal,
and (c) assisting local governments in recognizing the need for
regulatory devices for sewage disposal.
(d) Purpose of These Construction Standards
The primary purpose of this undertaking is to establish standards for
constructing private sewage facilities. The construction standards
will cover the aspects of sewage disposal which deal with on -site
treatment facilities for use by individual homes, small business
establishments, recreational areas, institutions and other activities
that conform to Rule .002(a)(2) and do not have access to a central
collection system. The various types of treatment processes covered
by these standards do not have any open discharges to the surface of
the ground. Any process which proposes-surface discharge should be
designed in accordance with the Department of Health /Department of Water
Resources` "Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems," and must be operated
under a waste control permit issued by the Texas Department of Water
Resources.
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.002. Design Standards for Septic Tank Systems
(a) Definition of Terms
(1) Sewage - Any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter
in suspension or solution, including liquids containing chemicals
in solution, domestic wastewater, and laundry wastes. (Used
interchangeably with the term wastewater.)
(2) Private Sewage Facilities - Facilities provided to serve only an
individual household, multiple unit residential structures or
commercial establishment within a designated area and whose
operation and maintenance is the sole responsibility of the
householder or owner of the establishment's facilities. Such
facilities provide for the disposal of treated wastewater by
subsoil absorption, evaporation or evapotranspiration and are
not subject to the issuance of wastewater discharge orders by
the Texas Department of Water Resources.
(3) Septic Tank - A watertight, covered receptacle designed and
constructed to receive the discharge of sewage from a building
sewer, separate solids from the liquid, digest organic matter
under anaerobic conditions and store digested solids through a
period of detention, and allow the clarified liquids to be
disposed of in an acceptable manner.
(4) Sludge - The accumulated settleable solids deposited from sewage
and containing more or less water to form a semi - liquid mass.
(5) Scum - A mass of sewage matter which floats on the surface of
sewage.
(6) ,Subsurface Sewage Disposal System - A system for the disposal
of the effluent from a septic tank or other facilities
providing for soil absorption, evaporation or evapotranspiration.
(7) Cesspool - A covered structure having walls with open joints
which receives the discharge of raw domestic sewage or other
organic wastes and is designed to decompose to a limited degree
the organic matter and solids, but permit the liquids to seep
through the bottom and sides.
(8) Soil Absorption System - Any system that utilizes the soil for
subsequent absorption of the treated sewage, such as an absorption
trench or absorption bed.
(9) Evapotranspiration System - A subsurface system which utilizes
surface evaporation and plant transpiration to permit disposal
of effluent from wastewater treatment facilities.
(10) Seepage Pit - A covered excavation in the ground which receives
septic tank effluent, and is so designed to permit the effluent
receiving prior treatment to seep through the bottom and sides
of the excavation.
(11) Holding Tank - A tank used to receive and store sewage wastes in
an anaerobic condition until its ultimate disposal to an approved
treatment facility.
(12) Injection Well - A hole drilled into permeable soil some distance
below ground surface into which raw or treated sewage effluent
is discharged.
(13) Bore Hole - Same as an injection well.
(b) Design Approval For Private Sewage Facilities
(1) Approval of Conventional Designs - The construction standards
contained herein are promulgated under authority of the Texas
Sanitation and Health Protection Law, Article 4477 -1, V.T.C.S.,
Sections 23(b), 24 and 25. In addition, Section 5a of this
statute states that the disposal of human excreta in populous
areas must be by methods approved by the Texas Department of
Health and Section 5b states that effluent from septic tanks
shall be disposed of through subsurface drainfields designed in
accordance with good public health engineering practice. The
following design standards constitute the minimum criteria
established and approved by the Texas Department of Health for
methods of on -site sewage disposal which are consistent with good
public health engineering practice.
(2) Approval of Innovative Designs - Agencies vested with the
responsibility of enforcing septic tank regulations are encouraged
to use feasible innovative designs which are not specifically
covered in this construction standard. Texas is a large state
with many different types of topographical, geological and
climatic conditions. New systems may be conceived in the
future to meet requirements demanded by these conditions and the
systems may differ from the specific construction methods outlined
in this publication. The use of innovative systems is encouraged,
however, to both assist local regulatory agencies in determining
the reliability of a new system and protect the public fronr
.improperly designed systems, the Texas Department of Health
will review and evaluate new systems on an individual basis.
Systems found to be designed in accordance with good engineering
practice will be approved by the Texas Department of Health.
(3) Approval of Proprietary Systems - All new systems which deviate
significantly from these construction standards should be reviewed
and approved by the Texas Department of Health prior to their
installation and use. Notice of disapproval by either the Texas
Department of Health or the local regulatory authority should
prevent such facilities from being installed. Categorical approval
of proprietary systems will not be granted by the Texas Department
of Health.
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(4) Residential Lot Sizing
(A) General Considerations - The failure of a septic tank system
may be caused by a large number of circumstances, including
inadequate soil percolation, improper construction, design,
installation and misuse. The single most important factor
concerning public health problems resulting from these
failures is the residential dwelling density which is strictly
a function of lot.size. The failure of a septic tank system
in highly populated areas is the fundamental cause of public
health hazards resulting from on -site sewage disposal.
Surfacing sewage provides.a medium for the transmission of
disease and the fact that many people are in the vicinity
cause concern over the spreading of disease. Septic tank
systems using soil absorption for effluent disposal are more
prone to malfunction in high population density situations
because the soil available to absorb or evaporate the effluent
is limited. The failure of an absorption system on a small
lot can be financially disastrous to the owner because the lot
may not contain sufficient room to construct a new absorption
field in a new location.
(B) Platted Subdivisions Served by Public Water Supply - Platted
subdivisions of single family residences served by a public
water supply but utilizing individual subsurface absorptive
methods for sewage disposal should provide for individual lots
having surface areas of at least 15,000 square feet.
(C) Platted Subdivisions Served by Individual Water Systems - In
platted subdivisions for single family residences where each
lot maintains an individual water supply well and septic tank
with a soil absorption system, the plat should show the approved
well location and a sanitary zone around the well within a
100 foot radius in which no absorptive type septic tank system
may be constructed. The well should be constructed in
accordance with recommendations of the Texas Department of
Health guide for private water well construction. A watertight
septic tank may be placed closer to the water well than 100
feet, provided the minimum separation stated in Table I is
not violated. To minimize the possibility of the transmission
of waterborne diseases due to the pollution of the water
supplied for domestic use, each lot in a platted subdivision
should not contain less area than 20,000 sq. ft.
(D) Mobile Home Sites - Mobile homes permanently located on
individual lots and individually owned should comply with the
recommendations stated in Rule .002(b)(4)(A). Mobile home
parks which are owned by an individual and which rent or lease
space to transient residences may utilize smaller lots than
stated in Rule .002(b)(4)(B), provided an overall sewerage
plan is submitted to the appropriate authority for approval,
and water is supplied by a public water system. Parks of this
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type may connect more than one mobile home or trailer to
a single septic tank system, provided the system is
designed to treat the total anticipated sewage discharge
from the connected homes and the sewage facility conforms
to Rule .002(a)(2). Any other type of facility which
combines more than one dwelling's sewage is not considered
to be a private facility and a permit may be required by
the Texas Department of Water Resources.
(c) Septic Tank Design Standards - Residential
(1) House Sewer - The sewer from the house plumbing system to the
septic tank should be constructed of structurally sound pipe
such as cast iron, or approved types of plastic pipe. Cast
iron or high strength pipe should always be used under
driveways. The pipe from the house to the septic tank should
have a minimum inside diameter of not less than 3 inches and
be compatible with the house stub out pipe. The slope of the
house sewer should be no less than 1/4 inch fall per foot of
pipe. The stub out location should be at the highest possible
elevation with respect to the house foundation to prevent deep
septic tank systems. The line must be of watertight
construction.
(2) Septic Tank Capacity Based on Sewage Loading - A properly designed
septic tank should be watertight and should be of a capacity equal
to the flow of sewage from the facilities being served for a two -
day period. The settleable and suspended solids will undergo
partial decomposition under anaerobic conditions. As a result
of use, the septic tank will accumulate partially decomposed
solids which must be removed periodically. As additional sewage
is introduced into the tank, partially clarified effluent is
discharged into the subsurface disposal field. It is very
important that the septic tank be made large enough to accom-
modate a two -day sewage loading. The best method of estimating
a tank's sewage loading is based upon the number of bedrooms
in the house. Table II should be used to determine the required
minimum septic tank liquid capacity.
(3) Inlet and Outlet Devices - To assure rapid drainage of house
plumbing, the flow line of the inlet pipe should be 3 inches
higher than the operating tank liquid level which is determined
by the flow line of the outlet pipe. Liquid penetration of
the inlet device should be at least 6 inches, but never greater
than that of the outlet device. Liquid penetration of the
outlet device should be approximately 40 per cent of the tank
liquid depth. "T" branches are recommended for inlet and outlet
devices because they provide a means for venting the gases
produced by the decomposition process from the tank and absorption
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TABLE II
SEPTIC TANK MINIMUM LIQUID CAPACITY
Septic Tank Capacity
Number Of Bedrooms (Gallons)
Two or less 750
Three i 1,000
Four 1,250
For each additional 250
NOTE: The Inside Depth-Of The -Tank Should Not Be Less
Than Four Feet.
See Table V For Calculating The dumber Of Bedrooms
Based On Dwelling Living Area.
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system through the house plumbing. Otherwise, gases may escape
from around the lid of the tank and cause an odor nuisance in the
vicinity of the septic tank. "T" branches also offer ready i- ess
for required maintenance. To prevent the escape of floating
solids from the tank to the subsurface disposal field and the
possibility of inlet stoppages, the open spaces between the tops
of the inlet and outlet devices and the underside of the tank
cover should not be greater than 2 inches. (See Figure 1) In
order to provide a good watertight septic tank, the inlet and
outlet "T" branches should be installed in a permanent manner
at the time the septic tank is constructed. Factory built tanks
should have'the "T" branches grouted in place before delivery so
that the only connections to the tank at the point of installation
will be the influent and effluent lines.
(4) Details of Septic Tank Design - A properly designed single -
compartment tank will give acceptable performance. Recent
research studies indicate that 2 tanks in series or a two -
compartment tank, with approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the total
volume in the first compartment, will provide an extra degree of
solids removal, which is especially valuable under poor soil
conditions. The second tank or compartment should have inlet
and outlet devices designed the same as for a single - compartment
tank, except that the elevation, or flow line, of both inlet and
outlet devices in the second unit should be the same as the
outlet device in the first unit. (See Figure 2.) A port shall
be provided to each compartment for inspection, cleaning and
maintenance. Both the inlet and outlet devices should be
accessible for inspection and maintenance without having to
enter the septic tank. For tanks not buried too deeply, the
use of sectional slab covers will conveniently and safely
provide the needed access. For tanks buried deeply, manholes
with risers are recommended. The septic tank should be of sturdy,
watertight construction. Materials used may be reinforced
concrete poured in place, precast concrete, fiberglass or
other materials approved by the regulatory authority. Metal
septic tanks are not recommended because they are extremely
subject to corrosion. The septic tank should be structurally
designed to resist buckling from external hydraulic loading
and exterior loadings caused by earth fill, garden tractors
or other heavy vehicles. The tanks shall be tested by
filling with water 24 hours prior to installation and checking
at the time of installation for leaks and structural integrity.
Tanks exhibiting obvious deflections or leaks should not be
installed. Where concrete tanks are installed, sweating or
seepage at construction joints is acceptable, provided the tank
structure contains no open cracks or large voids.
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second compartment. same level in
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(d) Septic Tank Design - Institutions
(1) General Consideration of Use of Septic Tank System - Septic
tanks may be used as a means of sewage disposal for non-
residential activities. However, experience indicates that the
usefulness of the septic tank system decreases as the size of
the establishment served increases. When a septic tank is being
considered for service to an activity that will produce more
sewage than a single family residence, design guidance should be
obtained from a local health department, regulatory agency or a
consultant who is professionally registered as an engineer or
sanitarian in Texas.
(2) Sewage Loading - The total quantity of sewage applied per day
to the septic tank provides the basis for the determination of
its size. Table IV, entitled, "Individual Usage Rate,"
will be of assistance in estimating the daily sewage flow per
capita for a variety of living and activity situations.
(3) Compartments to Be Provided - Although single- compartment tanks
are acceptable for single family residences, tanks with 2 or
more compartments should be provided for large institutional
systems. The compartments should be separated by walls with
tees or ells to permit liquid flow. The flow line of this
intermediate fitting should be at the same elevation of the flow
line of the outlet fitting, i.e., 3 inches below the elevation
of the flow line of the inlet fitting. The capacity of the
first compartment should be at least 1 or 2 times the capacity
of the second compartment.
(4) Selection of Septic Tank Capacity - The net volume or effective
capacity below the flow line of a septic tank for flows up to
500 gallons per day should be at least 750 gallons. For flows
between 500 and 1,500 gallons per day, the capacity of the
tank should be equal to approximately 2 days sewage flow. With
flows greater than 1,500 gallons per day, the minimum effective
tank capacity should equal 1,125 gallons plus 75 per cent of the
daily sewage flow, or
V = 1,125 + 0.75 Q
Where Q is the average daily flow in gallons
per day and V is the tank volume in gallons.
For daily flows over 5,000 gallons per day, consideration should
be given to other types of treatment units. More technically
advanced processes will probably be more economical than the
septic tank for flows in excess of 5,000 gallons per day.
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TABLE IV
INDIVIDUAL USAGE RATE
This table may be used for estimating gallons of daily sewage flow
per person, to determine minimum tank capacity requirements.
TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT GALLONS /PERSON /DAY
Apartment houses ......... ...............................
75
Townhouses (with clothes washer) ........................
100
Motels and Hotels ......... ...............................
60
Restaurants .............. ...............................
15
Trailer and RV Parks ...... ...............................
50
Work or construction camps (semi - permanent) ..............
50
Youth camps (no meals served ) ............................
15
Schools without cafeterias, gymnasiums or showers........
15
Schools with cafeterias, but no gymnasiums or showers....
20
Schools with cafeterias, gymnasiums and showers..........
25
Boarding schools .......... ...............................
100
Office Buildings .......... ...............................
15
Hospitals .................... .........................
200
Institutions other than hospitals.....
100
Factories (gallons per person per shift,
exclusive of industrial wastes) .......................
20
Parks without bathhouse ... ...............................
5
Parks with bathhouse ...... ...............................
10
Swimming pools and bathhouses ............................
10
Country clubs (per resident member) .....................
100
Country clubs (per non - resident member present) ..........
25
Drive -in theaters (per car space)...... ..................
5
Movie theaters (per auditorium seat) .....................
5
Airports (per passenger) .. ...............................
5
Self- service laundries (gallons per wash,
i.e., per customer) .... ...............................
50
Stores (total per day per washroom) ......................
400
Service stations (per vehicle served) ....................
10
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(e) Selection of Proper Subsurface Disposal Method
(1) In designing a septic tank system, several options concerning
subsurface disposal are available. Chart I has been prepared
to aid in the selection of the proper system based on lot size,
percolation rate and economic considerations. The chart includes
the three systems recommended for subsurface disposal which are
drainfields, absorption beds and evapotranspiration beds. The
purpose of the chart is to give the reader a general idea as to
the most feasible type of system to construct taking into
consideration lot size, soil absorptive capacity, and volume
of soil removed or relocated.during construction.
(2) After sizing an appropriate septic tank, the installer should
calculate what bottom area will be required for a trench system,
an absorption bed system and an evapotranspiration system.
Generally, the system having the least number of square feet
of bottom area will be the most economical. In most cases
where adequate room is available, a trench system will be the
least costly.
(3) In areas where soils have low permeability, it is possible to
design a system which combines both soil absorption and
evapotranspiration. Such systems are somewhat complicated
and will not be discussed in this text; however, additional
information is available at the Texas Department of Health
Division of Wastewater Technology and Surveillance.
(f) Effluent Disposal Systems
(1) Soil Absorption System - General Consideration - The effluent
discharged from a septic tank requires further handling to render
it safe from a public health standpoint. A well- designed
subsurface soil absorption system will allow these liquids to
seep into the ground without creating a health hazard or nuisance.
After the prospective builder has selected a suitable area and
assured himself that safe distances from wells, lakes, etc.
can be maintained, he should then determine whether soil
formations in the selected area will allow a soil absorption
system to work. The single factor of prime importance in the
design of a soil absorption system is the percolation rate. The
percolation rate determines the amount of drainfield that must be
installed to dispose of the septic tank effluent. If the
percolation rate falls below the accepted minimum level, another
method of sewage disposal must be found. When soil absorption systems
are used, there should be no interference from ground water, and
the ground water table should be located at least 4 feet below the
bottom of the trench. In the coastal areas of Texas, salt water
may occur at depths less than 4 feet. If the soil above the salt
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CHART I
SUGGESTED FLOW SHEET FOR SELECTING PROPER SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL METHOD
Test Range
From 1 Minute /Inch
To 30 Minutes /Inch
IConduct Percolation Test on Lot I
Test Range
From 30 Minutes /Inch
O tion Based '
on Economics
Calculate Length of Drainfield
Lot Size Lot Size
co OK For Too Small For
' Drainfield Drainfield
ECalculate Size of Absorption Bed
Lot Size OK Lot Size
For Bed Too Small
For Bed
I
Construct
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Construct
Drainfield
Absorption
Bed
Fill Available Lot Area With
Evapotranspiration Bed And
Provide Holding Tank For
Excess Wastewater
Purchase Additional
Property for Beds
Test Rate
Over
60 Minutes /Inch
Calculate Size
lof Evapotranspiration Beds
Lot Size Lot Size
Too Small OK
For Beds For Beds
Construct
Evapotranspiration
Bed
[Install
Holding Tanks
water is shown to have good permeability, an absorption system
may be installed and the above separation requirement disregarded.
The design standards for soil absorption systems set forth in
this publication are based on the premise that impervious strata
are at depths greater than 4 feet below the bottom of the
absorption trench. Conventional soil absorption systems should
not be used if either impervious strata or ground water exist
at depths less than 4 feet from the trench or bed bottom.
(2) Absorption Field, Level Terrain
(A) Absorption Field Sizing - Where the topography or ground
slope is not too steep, a flat or level system of gravel -
filled trenches or percolation beds is recommended. The
use of a looped trench system will avoid dead ends and
assure maximum effective utilization of all portions of
the system. The capacity of any particular absorption
system is fixed by the total area of trench or bed
bottom built into the system. The amount of this required
minimum area will depend upon the expected sewage load
and the average soil percolation rate. The soil percola-
tion rate may be determined by performing a percolation
test as described in Rule .002(g) of this pamphlet.
The trench dimensions may then be calculated from Table V.
(B) Absorption Field Construction - All parts of the trench
or bed bottom shall be at the same elevation. Trenches
should be constructed as shallow as possible with a
minimum depth of 18 inches and a maximum depth of 36 inches.
For trench depths greater than 24 inches, sand should be
used to fill the trench up to the topsoil cover as shown
in Figure 4. The trench width should not exceed 30 inches
and narrow trenches (12 to 18 inches) are recommended.
Although trench length is based on bottom area only,
sidewall area is important since much of the wastewater
is absorbed through the sidewalls and is evapotranspirated.
Minimum recommended spacing between adjacent edges of
parallel trenches is approximately 5 feet. Liquid from
the septic tank is conducted to the absorption system via
a watertight line similar to the house sewer. The liquid
is distributed uniformly through the gravel - filled trenches
by the use of a perforated plastic pipe or equivalent pipe
materials. It is important that the distribution piping
be laid level in the trenches, with a minimum of 6 inches
gravel depth under the pipe and a 2 inch gravel cover.
Thus, a total gravel depth of approximately 12 inches would
be required. The trench media may be clean graded gravel,
broken vitrified brick, washed rock, crushed stone or similar
aggregate and may range in size from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
Oyster shell, other types of shell and soft limestone are
not recommended for trench media because cementitious
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TABLE V
ABSORPTION TRENCH SIZING
for
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Average Sewage Application Type of Minimum Trench Bottom Minimum Trench
Percolation Rate Rate, Ra Soil Area (Sq. Ft.) For Bottom Area For
(Minutes /Inch) (Gallons Sq. Ft. /Day) (See Chart II) A One or Two Each Additional Bedroom
Bedroom House (Sq. Ft. /Bedroom) *
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Too Great For
Gravel
See Evapotranspiration Process
Consideration
Paragraph B- 4.1.4.
1 -5
2.0
Sand
250
125
6 -15
1.3
Sandy Loam
380
200
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16 -30
1.0
Sandy Clay
500
250
31 -45
0.8
Silty Clay
625
300
46 -60
0.6
Clay Loam
800
400
>60 <0.1 Clay Absorptive Systems Are Not Recommended
* Minimum trench bottom area is calculated to include capacity for washing machine wastewater, organic
material from garbage grinders, and infiltration from average rainfall.
Recommended spacing between parallel trenches is 5 feet. Under no circumstances shall this distance
be reduced to less than 4 feet.
When dwellings consist of a large living area relative to the number of designated bedrooms, the
following guidelines should be used to approximate the trench area:
Less than 1,500 sq. ft. - Use trench area for two bedroom house
1,500 sq. ft. to 1,900 sq. ft. - Use trench area for three bedroom house
For each additional 400 sq. ft. - Add trench area equal to one bedroom
Clay - Smaller than 0.002 mm diameter
Silt - 0.05 to 0.002 mm diameter
Sand - 2.0 to 0.05 mm diameter
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Proportions of sand, silt and clay for different soil textures.
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FIG. 4 DETAILS OF SOIL ABSORBTION TRENCH CONSTRUCTION
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properties of this type of material often result_ in early
trench failure. The distribution pipe should consist of
plastic perforated pipe or equivalent materials with an
SDR ratio (ratio of pipe thickness to diameter) no greater
than 41. Normally, 4 inch diameter pipe is used for
drainfield construction, however, the diameter may range
from 3 inches to 6 inches and yield satisfactory results.
Jointed tile is not recommended for use because of the
difficulty in maintaining joint spacing and keeping the
line level. Covering of straw, butcher paper or similar
decomposable material over the top of the gravel is also
recommended to prevent the soil or sand backfill from
invading the gravel until the backfill becomes stabilized.
Tar paper or other impervious material should not be used
under any circumstance. The pipe selected for drainfield
construction should have sufficient strength to resist
crushing from external loadings such as automobiles, yard
tractors and earth moving equipment. In no case shall
bituminous fiberboard or paper pipe (Orangeburg or similar
designations) be used anywhere in the septic tank system.
Poor construction practices will cause serious damage to
the soil absorption system. It is extremely important
that care be taken to avoid sealing the surface of the
bottom and sides of the absorption trenches through
smearing. Trenches or beds should not be excavated when the
soil is sufficiently wet so as to smear or compact easily.
All smeared or compacted surfaces occurring during construc-
tion should be raked to a depth of 1 inch and loose material
removed just before the gravel or other media is placed.
(3) Absorption Field, Irregular Terrain
(A) Absorption Trenches - Where the topography or ground slope
is too steep for feasible construction of a closed -loop
trench system, the following alternate layout may be used.
A single, level trench, constructed like the closed -loop
trench, is built along a contour and the overflow from
this line is conducted via a watertight line through
undisturbed soil to the next lower level, where a second
trench can be built along a contour similar to the upper
trench. The pattern can be repeated until the required
minimum trench bottom area has been provided. It is
recommended that no individual trench exceed 100 feet in
length. This technique is graphically illustrated in
Figure S. Other details of trench construction described
in Rule .002(f)(1) and shown'in Figure 4 should be followed.
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FIG. 5 SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM FOR SLOPING GROUND
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(B) Soil Absorption Beds - In addition to the trench -type
absorption field, an absorption bed, as detailed in Figure 6,
may be used in areas where the combination of soil percolation
and lot size precludes the use of a trench -type system with
minimum spacing between trenches. While absorption beds
require more bottom area than trenches, they tend to be more
compact since 5 feet of spacing is required between trenches.
The bed shall be constructed with a depth ranging from 18
inches to 36 inches. The bed should be kept as shallow as
possible (18 minimum depth) to promote aerobic bacterial
action in the soil and the bottom of the bed should be level
for uniform wastewater distribution. Six inches of 1.5 inch
to 2.5 inch media (gravel, crushed stone, etc.) shall be
placed on the bed bottom followed by two or more distribution
pipes spaced 3 to 4 feet apart and 3 feet from the edge of the
bed. The distributor pipe is then covered with additional
gravel to a depth of approximately 2 inches. Since the pipe
is approximately 4 inches in diameter, the total depth of
gravel in the bed will be 12 inches. The gravel should then
be covered with a decomposable material, such as butcher
paper, to prevent the final soil layer from invading the
gravel and reducing porosity. The next soil layer should
consist of sand, sandy loam or a mixture of the two. If
clay, rock or other semi - impervious material is excavated
from the bed it should be removed and under no circumstances
be used to backfill the bed. Sand or sandy loam will provide
a capillary medium to help eliminate some of the wastewater
through evapotranspiration Rule .002(f)(4). The bed should
be filled to within 3 inches from the top with sand or sandy
loam and mounded with sandy loam so that the center of the
bed is approximately 4 inches above normal ground elevation.
This will provide drainage away from the absorption bed.
(C) Absorption Bed Sizing - When this system is used, the absorption
bed area may be calculated using the following formula:
For Dwellings:
A = 300 (1 + B)
R
a
Where
A = The total absorption bed area
B = The total number of bedrooms in the dwelling
Ra= Sewage application rate for absorption trenches
(gal /sq. ft. /day) based on percolation rate.
(See Table V)
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6" min
12" max
Do not use rock or clay
ice, for backfill
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36" MAX• Paper
12"
FIG. 6 ABSORPTION BED SYSTEM
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For Non - Residential Institutions:
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R
a
Where
Q = Daily wastewater discharge from institution (gal /day).
(4) Evapotranspiration Beds
(A) Use.of Evapotranspiration Beds - Evapotranspiration bed
systems may be used in locations where soil conditions are
not suitable for any type of soil absorption system. The
construction of an evapotranspiration bed is similar to an
absorptive, system except two beds are required with a control
valve to divert wastewater from one bed to the other.
(B) Evapotranspiration Bed Construction Features - Beds are
constructed in impervious soil or soil with very high
absorptive capacity. When the soil has a very high absorptive
capacity (<lminute /inch) liners must be constructed to guard
against the possibility of wastewater discharging through the
soil (fissured rock or gravel) and contaminating streams,
lakes or shallow ground water. Impervious liners may consist
of concrete, hot mopped asphaltic membrane, plastic reservoir
liners or other approved pit lining materials. Liners are
not required in impervious soils and should not be used since
some of the wastewater may be absorbed in the soil and reduce
the overall evapotranspiration load. An evapotranspiration
system should be designed using the following parameters:
(i) Beds may be designed in any configuration (square,
round, etc.) but the total number of square feet
of bed area must be determined by the formula in
Rule .002(f)(4)(C).
(ii) At least two beds must be constructed with valves
arranged to allow the effluent from a septic tank
to alternate between each bed. When one bed becomes
saturated (top of bed remains moist) the valve is
opened to allow effluent to flow into the alternate
bed.
(iii) The beds should be constructed as shallow as possible
with a depth ranging from 18 inches to a maximum of
24 inches. This is necessary to keep the beds
aerobic and prevent clogging.
(iv) Rock media is placed on the bed bottom to a depth of
12 inches or less depending on the overall bed depth.
(If a liner is used which is subject to puncture, sand
should be placed on both sides of the liner.)
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(v) The distribution pipe is centered in the rock
media and adequate pipe must be provided for uniform
distribution of effluent (4 feet maximum separation
between pipes and no less than 3 feet separation
between bed walls and the pipe). The bed bottom and
the pipe must be level.
(vi) A decomposable barrier (butcher paper or other non -
treated paper) is then placed over the rock and sand
is added to fill the bed to within 2 inches from the
top.
(vii) In order to provide continuous capillary action in the
sand, "wicks" should be incorporated in the rock media.
Wicks are simply sand structures which penetrate through
the rock media to the bottom of the bed (See Figure 7).
The total "wick" area should be 10% to 15% of the bed surface
area and should be uniformly spaced throughout the bed.
"Wicks" may also be constructed by simply grading furrows
in the rock media in between the distribution pipe. In
areas of the State where rock media is expensive or
difficult to obtain the total amount of rock may be
reduced by filling the initial 12 inches of the bed with
coarse sand (2.0 mm) and placing rock media only around
the top and bottom of the distribution pipe to form a 12
inch to 18 inch enclosure.
(viii) After the sand is in place, the final 2 inches of bed
volume is filled with topsoil and mounded so that the
center of the bed is at least 8 inches higher than
the edge.
(ix) Final bed construction consists of covering the surface
of the bed with grasses having good transpiration
properties.
(C) Bed Sizing,- The-bed area may be calculated by using the
following formula:
A = 31,000 (1 + B)
EA
Where A = Total area of both beds (To find
one bed area divide A by 2)
B = Total number of bedrooms (B =2 for
minimum residence)
EA= Local pan evaporation rate in inches /year
(See Table VI)
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SANDY LOAM - SLOPE
24" • - - • • Sand - • . - _
6T ,- ` 4 .
Distribution
Pipe —
I
Alternate
Crushed Stone
Bed
W
Butcher Paper
Layer —
VK -It-
SURFACE TO DRAIN
Sand.
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3. ft MAX.
�4 _ft MAX. PACING
- SPACING
Concrete
Liner
NOTES: 1. Where a liner is used over rock or other material that may damage liner, the liner
shall be laid on a 4" protective sand cushion, and covered by a similar cushion.
2. The crushed stone or gravel bed should be made of 1 -1/2" - 2 -1/2" size hard stone.
3. Sand columns, formed by a permeable material, should extend completely through the
crushed stone or gravel bed. Total column area should be 10 to 15% of the bed area.
4. The surface should be mounded or sloped to drain storm water.
FIG. 7 TYPICAL EVAPOTRANSPIRATION BED CROSS SECTION
For Non - Residential Institutions:
A 310 Q
EA
Where Q = Average daily flow into the system.
(Gal /Day) See Table IV
Evaporation data for various sections of the State is listed
in Table VI. Additional data may be found in "Report 192,"
published by the Texas Department of Water Resources.
(D) Plants and Grasses for Transpiration - The bed surface should
be covered with perennial grasses to take advantage of
transpiration. Also, evergreen bushes can be planted in
the bed to assist in water uptake. If grasses are used
which have dormant periods, steps should be taken to provide
some type of vegetation on the beds during these periods.
Overseeding with winter grasses is commonly used to provide
year -round transpiration.
(E) Geographical Location of Installation Considering Rainfall
Data - Some areas*of the State with high annual rainfall are
not well suited for the installation of evapotranspiration
systems. Counties in the eastern part of the State in which
the annual rainfall exceeds the annual evapotranspiration
should only utilize this type of system as a last resort and
with extreme caution. For the system to be expected to perform
in the desired manner, the evapotranspiration beds must be
mounded and compacted to exclude as much rainfall as possible.
Also, shrubs, bushes and trees with broad rain deflecting
leaves should be planted over the beds and good drainage
away from the beds must be provided, and in some areas
where high water tables exist the beds should be lined to
exclude ground water.
(g) Percolation Test Procedures
(1) Location and Number of Tests
(A) A minimum of two test holes will be required with the holes
uniformly spaced over the proposed absorption field site.
The actual number of holes required for an individual soil
evaluation should be determined experimentally in accordance
with the following procedures:
(B) If the percolation rate results of both test holes both fall
in the same group as shown in Column One in Table V, no
additional holes will be necessary and the absorption field
may be designed on the average of the results.
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TABLE VI
MEAN PAN EVAPORATION IN TEXAS
Station
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Brownsville
Canyon Lake
Daingerfield
Dallas
E1 Paso
Fort Stockton
Houston
Lake Sommerville
Lubbock.
Temple
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Mean
Evaporation Rate
(Inches /Year)
87.9
78.8
47.8
56.0
80.8
74.2
85.0
106.5
105.6
48.7
71.7
88.7
68.2
(C) If the percolation rate results fall in adjacent groups,
the absorption field may be designed using the test results
from the hole with the lowest percolation rate or one
additional hole may be dug, tested and all three results
averaged.
(D) If the percolation rate results fall in non - adjacent
groups, the absorption field may be designed using the
test results from the hole with the lowest percolation
rate or two additional holes may be dug, tested and all
results averaged.
(E) In lieu of the above procedure, four holes may be dug and
tested and the results averaged at the same time to reduce
the amount of time required to conduct the test.
(2) Type of Test Hole - Dig or bore a hole with horizontal dimensions
of from 12 to 15 inches and vertical sides to the depth of the
proposed absorption trench. Smaller diameter holes will not
yield accurate results.
(3) Preparation of Test Holes - Carefully scratch the bottom and sides
of the hole with a knife blade or sharp- pointed instrument in
order to remove any smeared soil surfaces and to provide a natural
soil interface into which water may percolate. Remove all loose
material from the hole and carefully place approximately one inch
of coarse sand or gravel in the bottom of the hole to protect the
bottom from scouring.
(4) Saturation and Swelling of the Soil - It is important to distinguish
between saturation and swelling. Saturation means that the void
spaces between soil particles are full of water. This can be
accomplished in a short period of time. Swelling is caused by
intrusion of water into the individual soil particle. This is a
slow process, especially in clay -type soil, and is the reason for
requiring a prolonged soaking period.
(5) Filling of Test-Holes - In the conduct of the test, carefully fill
the hole with clear water to a minimum depth of 12 inches. In
most soils, it is necessary to refill the hole by supplying a
surplus reservoir of water manually or by means of an automatic
siphon, to keep water in the hole until saturation occurs
(approximately 24 hours). Determine the percolation rate 24
hours after water is first added to the hole. This procedure is
to insure that the soil is given ample opportunity to swell and to
approach the condition it will be in during the wettest season
of the year. Thus, the test will give comparable results in the
same soil, whether made in a dry or in a wet season. In sandy
soils containing little or no clay, the swelling procedure is not
essential, and the test may be made as described under Rule .002(g)(7)
after the water from one filling of the hole has completely seeped
away.
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(6) Percolation Rate Measurement - With the exception of sandy soils,
percolation rate measurements shall be made on the day following
the procedure described under Rule .002(g)(5) above. If water
remains in the test hole after the overnight swelling period,
adjust the depth to approximately 12 inches from the bottom.
From a fixed reference point, measure the drop in water level
over a 30 minute period. This drop is used to calculate the
percolation rate. If no water remains in the hole after the
overnight swelling period, add clear water to bring the depth of
water in the hole to approximately 12 inches from the bottom,
wait 30 minutes, refill the hole to a 12 inch depth and measure
the drop in water level over an additional 30 minute interval
to determine the percolation rate.
(7) Percolation Rate Measurement (Sandy Soils) - In sandy soils (or
other soils in which the first 6 inches of water seeps away in
less than 30 minutes, after the overnight swelling period),
the hole should be filled to a depth of 6 inches and that depth
maintained by adding water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the
drop in water level should be measured over an additional 10
minute period and the percolation rate calculated from this
measurement.
(h) Septic Tank Maintenance
(1) A septic tank system should not be treated as if it were a city
sewer.- Economy in the use of water helps prevent overloading of
a septic tank system that could shorten its life and necessitate
expensive repairs. Leaky faucets and running commodes should be
carefully guarded against, and relatively little indigestible
waste or garbage should be placed in a septic tank system. Use
of a garbage grinder can cause a rapid buildup of sludge or scum,
which means more frequent cleaning and possible system failure.
(2) A septic tank system can serve a home satisfactorily only if
it is properly designed, installed and adequately maintained.
When a septic tank system is improperly designed or maintained,
liquid wastes may overflow onto the ground surface or the plumbing
in the home may become stopped up. These overflows not only
create offensive odors, but are also a health hazard. Sewage
may contain dysentery, infectious hepatitis, typhoid and paratyphoid
or other infectious disease organisms. Ponded sewage creates
breeding places for mosquitoes and some other insects.
(3) The purpose of a septic tank is to condition household wastes,
including body waste, discarded food scraps and in some cases
laundry and bath wastes so that it may be more readily percolated
into the subsoil. The normal use of bleaches, detergents, soaps
and drain cleaners does not harm or interfere with the operation
of the system.
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(4) The partially treated sewage effluent flowing from the tank still
contains large numbers of harmful bacteria and organic matter in
a finely divided state or in solution. Foul odors, unsightly
conditions and health hazards will develop if this effluent is
ponded on the surface of the ground or carried away in open
ditches. Final disposal of the effluent in a subsurface soil
absorption system is necessary to avoid these problems.
(S) The bacteria present in a septic tank are able to thrive in the absence
of oxygen. Such decomposition in the absence of air is called
"septic," which led to the naming of the tank. Solids and scum
are digested and reduced to a smaller volume by the bacteria in
the tank. However, a residue of inert solid material remains
which must be stored during the interval between tank cleanings.
(6) The frequency of cleaning depends on the size of the septic tank
and the number of people it serves. When a garbage grinder is
used, more frequent cleaning will be required. With ordinary
use and care, a septic tank may require cleaning every two or
three years. In many cases, septic tanks can be satisfactorily
operated even longer. The homeowner can make measurements and
decide for himself when his tank needs cleaning. An annual check
is the best procedure. When the bottom of the scum is within
three inches of the bottom of the outlet tee, the tank should
be cleaned. The accumulated solids are ordinarily pumped out
by commercial septic tank cleaner companies. The solids removed
should be disposed of in a manner approved by the Texas Department
of Health to avoid obnoxious odors and health hazards.
(i) On -Site Aerobic Sewage Treatment Plants For Individual Residences - In
recent years, a number of home aerobic wastewater disposal systems have
been designed and marketed for the on -site treatment of sewage. The
following information is a joint Texas Department of Water Resources -
Texas Department of Health statement concerning the installation and
use of on -site sewage treatment plants for individual dwellings.
(1) The installation and use of individual wastewater disposal
units other than septic systems is not opposed by the Texas
Department of Health or the Texas Department of Water
Resources.
(2) Subject to the requirements of the local government or local
health department, and with their permission, a home owner may
select to use an aerobic individual home wastewater disposal
system.
(3) The effluent from an individual home aerobic wastewater disposal
unit must be discharged into a properly designed and constructed
soil absorption or evapotranspiration system. No discharges to
the ground surface or into the waters of the State are authorized.
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(4) As a practical matter, companies distributing aerobic individual
home waste disposal systems should provide an inspection and
repair service since the homeowner, in most instances, will not
be in a position to judge whether the device is working as
designed. Local governments, in determining whether to approve
any type of individual home waste disposal system, may wish to
give consideration to the ability of the distributor to service
the installation.
(5) The principle structure or containing vessel of an individual
home wastewater disposal unit should be designed to provide
treatment to incoming sewage in the event of failure of
mechanical and electrical devices. Since anaerobic conditions
will prevail when aeration equipment is inoperable, the unit
should be designed to function in a septic- tank -like manner
during periods when the aerating device is not functioning.
(6) There are numerous manufacturers of individual home wastewater
treatment systems. To the extent of available information,
inquiries on individual systems from local governments or
individuals will be answered by the Texas Department of Health.
Local governments interested in authorizing individual home
aerobic wastewater disposal systems are advised of the testing
and approval program of the National Sanitation Foundation.
The N.S.F. seal on a particular unit indicates its ability to
meet the requirements of the Foundation's Standard 40 relating
to "Individual Aerobic Wastewater Treatment Plants."
.003. Common Unsatisfactory On -Site Disposal Systems - The construction and
use of these systems constitutes a violation of the Texas Sanitation
and Health Protection Law, Article 4477 -1, V.T.C.S., Sections 23(b),
24 and 25. The Department considers the following on -site sewage
disposal systems unsatisfactory because they tend to create nuisances
and other conditions prejudicial to the public health:
(a) Cesspools - Cesspools were once commonly used in rural areas for
disposal of domestic wastes. Cesspool design consisted of construct-
ing a pit into permeable soil and curbing the sides of the pit with
open jointed material to the bottom of the pit. Raw sewage was
discharged directly into the cesspool and the organic material
anaerobically decomposed while the partially treated wastewater was
absorbed by the adjacent permeable soil. Since the threat of injury
to public health is greater when raw or partially treated wastewater
is in direct contact with the absorptive soil, this method can no
longer be considered as an approved means of sewage disposal.
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(b) Bore Holes and Injection Wells
(1) Bore holes and injection wells used for disposal of domestic
wastes generally consist of a drilled hole greater than'4
feet in depth and varying in diameter from 8 inches to 36
inches or larger. Usually, the holes are filled with crushed
stone and are dug to a depth which intercepts a permeable
soil layer. Raw sewage is discharged into these holes directly
or after detention in a septic tank.
(2) The use of bore holes or injection wells for domestic sewage
disposal is not an approved disposal method because of the
possibility of contamination of underground water. Injection
wells approved and permitted by the Texas Department of Water
Resources are acceptable to the Texas Department of Health.
Injection wells used for private sewage disposal as defined in
Rule .002(a)(12) are not subject to regulation by the Texas
Department of Water Resources or the Federal Safe Drinking
Water Act, however, their use will not generally be subject
to approval by the Texas Department of Health. Variations of
bore hole design such as soil substitution methods may be
approved as stated in Rule .002(b)(2) of these standards.
(c) Seepage Pits
(1) Seepage pits are rock - filled or lined pits dug to a depth in
excess of 4 feet and located at the end of a septic tank
absorption field system. The pits are generally used to
dispose of wastewater which would normally not be absorbed
in the absorption field and would otherwise surface.
(2) Seepage pits are not an approved method of wastewater disposal
for the same reasons that apply to bore holes and injection
wells. Subsurface water contamination may occur with these
systems and the anaerobic bacteria present in the wastewater
may eventually cause plugging problems in the seepage pit.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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Harris County, Texas
HARRIS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
10500 Northwest Freeway, Suite M
Houston, Texas 77092
(713) 681 - 0707
United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In cooperation with the
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the
Harris County Flood Control District
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PROPOSED 1985 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TOTAL 35,706.70
CONTINGENCY 35,035.30
GRAND TOTAL 525,000.00
RECONSTRUCTION
Street Name
From
To
Length
Width
Cost
Ashbel (N)
W. Hunnicutt
W. James
1,050
28.00
48,394.00
Burnet (N)
148 N. Burnet
Willow
450
20.50
9,570.00
Freamon
Defee
Sterling
250
37.00
13,575.00
Homan (W)
N. Pruett
if. Prvet
1,000
28.00
66,152.00
Louisiana
New Jersey
Utah
1,094
24.00
27,142.00
New Jersey
Virginia
W. Main
470
31.00
16,913.00
Steinman
Wood
Shreck
710
20.00
12,185.00
Sunset
S. Seventh
Briarwood
2,050
36.50
135,604.00
Texas (E)
Edgewood
Roseland
550
22.00
10,908.00
TOTAL
340,443.00
ASPHALT OVERLAY
Burnet (N)
Pin Oak
148 N. Burnet
870
20.50
10,517.00
Cedar Bayou Rd
Railroad
S.H. 146
3,850
24.00
59,877.00
Douglas
End
End
1,100
20.00
8,120.00
Hunnicutt (E)
S.H.146
Danubina
1,275
20.00
12,523.00
Honeysuckle
Jasmine
Bayway
2,030
23.00
22,778.00
TOTAL
113,815.00
ASPHALT OVERLAY WITH FABRIC
Patsy
Terrace
S.H.146
900
31.00
23,541.00
Terrace
Fortune
Largo
450
31.00
12,165.70
TOTAL 35,706.70
CONTINGENCY 35,035.30
GRAND TOTAL 525,000.00
CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID RESULTS
TITLE: Construction of a Water Main Along IH -10 From
BID No.:
DATE:
PALTTfl A /"TAD
Angel Brothers
Reading Buick-to the Rest Park
8408 -27
Dec. 3, 1984 @ 10 a.m.
Blacksher & Sons (C. Grimes)
Buffalo Maintenance
Ella Contracting
Fields Construction
Habco Contracting
Hamilton, H.B. /JaHo
Lovelace, Jess Construction
O'Day Drilling
P & L Associates
RWL Construction (R. Lewis)
Ramirez, J. (R. Solesbee)
Ross, G.G. Inc.
Steed - Holland
Wight, David Construction
Attachment "F"
11
BASE BID
AMOUNT
$85,440.00
ALTERNATE 1
AMOUNT
$137,240.00
ALTERNATE .2
AMOUNT
$160,845.00
54,744.78
102,699.16
NO BID
60,952.18
111,025.13
124,795.49
72,315.39
186,266.30
150,856.57
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
92,021.78
147,683.80
171,076.04
57,396.50
99,600.00
170,925.00
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
49,601.60
124,513.30
150,537.80
99,415.00
151,555.00
191,635.00
NO BID
NO BID'
NO BID
63,100.00
I 129,117.00
164,525.00
NO BID •
NO BID
NO BID
52,554.50
102,021.00
119,204.00
M E M O R A N D U M Attachment "G"
December 10, 1984
TO: Fritz Lanham, City Manager
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FROM: Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works
SUBJ: Sandblasting & Painting Bayway Drive Elevated & Ground Water
scc.agE. _aras - .ic:, \c. E - ^: - Cc..t_ act sward
Sealed bids for this project were opened November 26th and are tabu-
lated below:
Buffalo Maintenance, Houston - $49,895.48
Water Tank Service Co., Pasadena - 65,000.00
Dairyland Improvement Co., Inc., Wisconsin - 75,000.00
Bid invitations were sent to nine contractors and the job was ad-
vertised in the usual construction journals and the Baytown Sun. The
three listed above were the only responses.
The project consists of sandblasting and painting the exterior of
both tanks and that portion above the water line of the ground storage
tank interior as an option. The amounts bid (shown above) include the
optional work. Available funds from encumbered 1983 -84 budget monies
total $56,365.95.
It is recommended that the contract award be made to the low bidder,
Buffalo Maintenance, in the amount of $49,895.48.
Copy to:
Asst City Mgr
City Clerk
Legal
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BID TABULATION
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Housing Rehabilitation Project
84 -01 -07
$13,024.00
$10,49S,00
$10072S.00
' 11'23 Airhart I
Housing Rehabilitation Project
84 -04 -08
f11,81S.00
$11,93S.00
$17,571.00
303 Schilling
Housing Rehabilitation Project
84 -04 -09
$10,612.00
x$10.777.00
$11,14S.00
401 East Gulf
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C I T Or BAYTO1.14
BID TABULATION
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ITLE: ANNUAL POLICE & FIRE UNIFORMS• BID TABULATION
ID: #8510 -06
ATE. 11- 2744 7.00 P_1•t.
MARTIN'S UNIFORMS I BILL STORY-FIRE
M QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION UrN1T. EXTENDED UrN1T ExTO
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NO RESFONSE
$ 4,015.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 598.40
$ 198.00
$ 8,888.00•
1 598.50
$ 840.00
168.00
$ 397.60
$ 239.00
$ 3,462.50
$ 559.00
$ 2,747.50
132.027.50
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UNIT EXTEJNOEO I UNIT EXTEUDED
„ t PCTIrc Prflry
f NO RESPONS
13.25 $ 530.00
23.75 237.50
24 -.955 -1 $10,978.00
61.00 I $ 610.30
23.50 470.00
9.75 195.00
18.90 4,725.00
34.50 $ 690.00
188.
ANNUAL POLICE & FIRE UNIFORMS,
per specifications.
1
220
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Shirts, Long Sleeve - Police rr
2
220
200
ea
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Shirts, Short Sleeve - Fire 8.50
4
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5
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Pants - Fire - - 19.80
6
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Pants - Police 20.20
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Jackets - Fire 59.05
Jackets - Police 61.92
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I Cars- - Fire 16.80
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Trousers, Work - Fire
Jackets, Work - Fire
13.85
27.95
13
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Reversible Windbreakers - Polici
54.95
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1
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NO RESFONSE
$ 4,015.00
$ 1,700.00
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$ 198.00
$ 8,888.00•
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$ 840.00
168.00
$ 397.60
$ 239.00
$ 3,462.50
$ 559.00
$ 2,747.50
132.027.50
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UNIT EXTEJNOEO I UNIT EXTEUDED
„ t PCTIrc Prflry
f NO RESPONS
13.25 $ 530.00
23.75 237.50
24 -.955 -1 $10,978.00
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23.50 470.00
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BID T.ABULIPT 104
___ ANNUAL_ VA S- ON.RIL,�—LUMRE[L_PJUNL,F- CONS- TJWCTION MATERIALS CONTRACT
118409 -109
NOVEMBER 15, 1984 2 : On P.M.
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UNIT
I
DESCRIPTION 1
DEER PARK LUMBER
BARBEE PAINT CO.
84 LUMBER i EASTHAM HOMESENIEI3 ---
PRIG
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE I EXT. PRICE I U141 PRICE
N D
EXT. PRICE
I 10,391.66
ILINIT PRICc
TEXT. PRICE
I
MASONRY a CONSTRUCTION
_U141T
9 716.II0
ILUMBER & CONSTRUCTION
$13,508.15
NO BID
I *
4193
o_IUo
IPAINT
3 741.00
3 683.00
*
$ 4,161.00
$ 2,968.00
(BRICK
$12,576.00
I *
I $ 397.50
I *
$ 6,362.00
$11,040.00
DELI VERY:
1 Day ARO
( I Day ARO
*2 Days
0
2r7 Days
AR
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10%
CONTRACT:
10% hardwaic,
contracto
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
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price on bl
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for 7 daA *.Ue 0 - -
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bid. Did no� i_►�1-ead Iaf—J1
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TERMS
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CITY OF BAYM. -J4
BID TABULATION
I1NNUnt. MnS- 0RLt�L.UtJBER.._PJ.0 ALL-&—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS CONTRACT
118409 -109
NOVEMBER 15, 1984 z GO P M
PAGE 2
l I SPECIAL CONDITIONS: *Item 11110 1110 gauge I
I wire mesh instead of #81
I _
- I
G= LYE'' -Y
H H T dT AL
I *Do not guatantee price
I for 30 days and can not
I I give 30 dayl notice on
I ( price incre$se. Not al
I items bid.
*T #--... i ninl _ ar_
WHITE SUPPLY
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
WOOD HOME
CENTER
;
t1rY
1 UNIT
DESCRIPTION
_UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
U141T PRICE EXT. PRICE
-
I U141 PRICE
EXT. PRICE
NI PRICE
IEXT. PRiC
MASQNI3YCQNSIR11fJ1l1N
*
$ 9,978.71
NO BID
*
$10,839.05
_ll
21�
LUMBER
NO BID
I NO BID
l *
1G OaG'.93
PAIlI. T
NO BID
( I $2,999.00
*
3 146.00
BRICK
$11,005.00
*
$ 5,899.00
J�
( ALTERNATE:
Item 3: 1 $2,477.00
DELIVERY:
1 Day ARO
1 2 Days ARd
( 3 -4 Days AR
% DISCOUNT ON ITEMS
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NOT ON CONTRACT:
1 20% 1
1
l I SPECIAL CONDITIONS: *Item 11110 1110 gauge I
I wire mesh instead of #81
I _
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G= LYE'' -Y
H H T dT AL
I *Do not guatantee price
I for 30 days and can not
I I give 30 dayl notice on
I ( price incre$se. Not al
I items bid.
*T #--... i ninl _ ar_
ml
Ti-1LE: REPAIR OF HOFFMAN GLOWERS
EIS: #8512 -24
PATE: 12 -1O -j4 2:00 P.M.
CITY OF BAYTOSN
BID TABULATION
A.. �achment "P"
IITE ". QTY UNIT
II
-t t
DESCRIPTION
I
RNATIONAL IN. GENERAL ELECTRIC
TURB -AIR, INC. ; B.A. WILSON & CO.
� -
UNIT PR
-
EXT. PRICE UNIT PRICE
-
I EXT. PRICE I UNIT PRICc
EXT. PRICE
IL94IT PRICE
�
(EXT. PR1C_
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REPAIR OF HOFFMAN BLOWERS, per
NO RESP
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NO RESPON
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NO BID
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2,513.64
$5,027.28 I
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$5,327.28 I
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IC 12
each I placement _QfMaul shaft
_3,037.51
$6,075.02
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DELIVERY:
14 Days
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with a sa es rep. who I Chapter 11.
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