1986 03 27 CC Minutes60327-1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 27, 1986
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met
in regular session on Thursday, March 27, 1986, at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with
the following attendance:
Fred T. Philips
Jimmy Johnson
Perry M. Simmons
Ron Embry
Roy Fuller
Emmett 0. Hutto
Fritz Lanham
Larry Patterson
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
Absent: Gerald Dickens
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
The meeting was called to order with a quorum present.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Simmons, afterwhich
the following business was conducted:
Consider Minutes for the
and For the Regular Me
cial Meeting Held March 5, 1986
g Held March 13, 1986
Councilman Fuller moved to approve the minutes for the
special meeting held on March 5, 1986 and for the regular
meeting held on March 13, 1986; Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
There were no petitions presented.
Consider Action on Texas Avenue Study
Mayor Hutto read the recommendation which he had made
at the council meeting on March 13, 1986.
Councilman Embry moved to accept the recommendation of
Mayor Hutto that further actions on the Texas Avenue Project
be ended, that the subsequent phases of the study be terminated,
and that future development projects that originate from
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this study should be under the auspices of the newly created
Baytown -West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation
if there is sufficient interest indicated in this foundation;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Larry Haynes, Chairman of the Clean City Commission, Will
Present the Commission's Annual Report
Larry Haynes, Chairman of the Clean City Commission,
mentioned that a copy of the annual report of the commission
had been included in the council packet, as well as the
interim report of the Visual Pollution Enforcement Task
Force which was coordinated by Jo Roosa, The commission
has succeeded in developing some new programs like the
Neighborhood Pride Program, along with some anti -litter
programs in the minority communities. The contract with
the Baytown Opportunity Center has proven very successful.
Mr. Haynes emphasized that Jo Roosa, Clean City
Coordinator, had done an excellent job in coordinating
all these programs and in continuing the education process
through presentations to a wide range of groups.
He extended the commission's appreciation to the many
groups and individuals that share the commission's objectives
of cleaning up Baytown which is an important component of
the economic development efforts with the Clean City
Commission playing a key role.
Councilman Philips moved to accept the report of the
Clean City Commission; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion.
Councilman Philips stated that council is behind the
efforts of the Clean City Commission and that council
concurs with the commission's goal of cleaning up Baytown.
Mayor Hutto also expressed council's appreciation for
the efforts of the commission. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
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Dr. Pat Mahan Will Present the Downtown Action Committee's
Plan for Texas Avenue
Dr. Pat Mahan, representative of the Downtown Action
Committee, presented what the committee feels to be viable
solutions to the problems of the downtown areas of Baytown.
A copy of that presentation is attached to the minutes as
Attachment "A."
Councilman Fuller stated that the presentation was a
well thought out effort and contains some points that
council could certainly consider. He felt that council
should accept the recommendations for consideration in the
light of what the committee is suggesting be done for the
city as a whole.
Councilman Johnson moved to accept the recommendation
from the Downtown Action Committee; Councilman Embry seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Councilman Philips stated that this is another contribution,
and once the Economic Development Foundation is viable,
there is a vehicle there that will be positioned to do
some work in this area. He felt that this is the best
hope for success.
Dr. Mahan said that he felt that the study that was
performed did not address what is probably the most logical
solution for the downtown area which is a center for enter-
tainment and small specialty.-shopp. The Downtown Action
Committee members have never tried to foster the idea that
this would be a bang up retail center that could compete
with the mall. The committee feels that the area should
consist of small unique shops that are individually owned,
with the owners there to serve the public.
Councilman Johnson noted that there were three items
listed that he had already spoken favorably to --the Oak
Tree, the loans and the street improvements. On the remain-
der of the suggestions, he would have to consider before
commenting.
Rocky Rodriguez Will Appear
Mr. Rodriguez was present, but did not wish to address
council.
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Consider Authorizing the Staff to Work with Underwood,
Neuhaus and Company on a Proposed Bond Sale
Earlier council met with representatives of Underwood,
Neuhaus and Company and the bond attorneys to discuss various
options with regard to the sale of unsold bonds which were
voted by the people in 1981. At that time, $23,290,000
in bonds were voted for various improvements. At the time,
it was intended that this was to be a five-year program,
but because of economic conditions, councils through the
years have determined that the sale of the bonds must be
delayed. The bond market is better today than it has been
since 1979 according to the city's financial -advisors.
The need for the improvements for which the bonds were voted
in 1981 is still there; therefore, the administration
recommen ed that council authorize the staff to work with
Underwood Neuhaus and Company on the sale of all the re-
maining unsold bonds which total $9,990,000 and that a
bond sale be planned in approximately thirty (30) days.
Councilman Simmons moved to authorize the staff to
work with Underwood, Neuhaus and Company on a proposed
bond sale for $9,990,000. Councilman Fuller seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Requests for Water and Sewer Service in Brownwood
The administration has received requests from about 15
or 16 property owners in Brownwood for restoration of water
and sewer service. Council indicated at the last meeting
that an answer would be provided to Mrs_. Gillum concerning
her request for restoration of water and sewer to her
properties in Brownwood.
Councilman Fuller stated that council, at this time,
does not intend to rebuild water and sewer systems in the
Brownwood area, nor will council allow any extension of
the lines in that area to private consumers. Property
owners are free to drill their own wells and install their
own private septic systems, provided that all applicable
state, county and city regulations are met and permit
procedures are followed that are necessary for all building
and development in the city. After making that statement,
Councilman Fuller moved that council formally adopt this
policy statement; Councilman Phipps seconded the motion.
In response to inquiries from Ms. Gillum, Mayor Hutto
stated the'City of Baytown'.s current flood damage regulation,
as follows:
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"It's the desire to minimize public and private losses
due to flooding, and following the requirements of
federal regulations which restrict or prohibit property
uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property
in times of flood, which certainly covers the lower end
of Lakewood and Brownwood, and because of this and
prior city council long-standing commitment to reduce
flood damage in Baytown, the city council cannot commit
itself to a course of action that would encourage
development of a flood prone area, nor can it commit
itself to the expenditure of a large amount of tax
money to restore improvements that will in all likeli-
hood be damaged by future floods. However, property
owners are free to drill their own wells and install
private septic tank systems."
Ms. Gillum stated that according to the chief sanitarian
the only thing that will work in Brownwood is a non -corrosive
air -tight, water -tight holding tank which will cost a family
of four $500 a week for water usage.
Mayor Hutto stated that he had mentioned a septic tank,
but he did not know if the ground is of the type that will
service a septic tank. However, council is willing to
change the ordinance to allow the use of septic tanks if all
regulations are met.
Councilman Philips pointed out that the property owners
would be responsible for having the soil tests performed to
prove suitability.
In response to Ms. Gillum's inquiry concerning other
regulations, the city attorney explained that she would need
to meet all the city health and building requirements, plus
any state health regulations about drilling and protection
of various sands. The city does not control all aspects of
drilling; however, as far as the city is concerned, property
owners in Brownwood have been able to drill wells since
December, 1984.
Mayor Hutto pointed out that it is more difficult for
one to build or develop in a flood prone area than in an
area that is not subject to flooding.
In response to Ms. Gillum's inquiry concerning allowing
the property owners in Brownwood to buy into the city's
water and sewer system, Councilman Embry stated that it has
been the city's policy for a long time to try to minimize
flooding in Baytown, and to allow that would be inconsistent
with the city policy to discourage building in an area that
would be prone to flooding. However, council is saying that
if the property owners want to install their own systems,
assuming compliance with all state, county and city regula-
tions, then council will allow property owners to do so.
The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Council instructed the administration to place an item
on the next council agenda in this regard.
Consider Approving Development Plans for Airhart Park and
Authorize Advertisement for Bids
Bobby Rountree, Director of Parks and Recreation,
explained that the city has received grant funds for the
acquisition of this 15-acre tract, as well as funds for
development. The Texas Parks and wildlife Agency will be
helping to fund this project in the amount of $115,000. The
area has been cleared and the driveway has been installed.
The staff is proposing three athletic fields, but there is a
need for extensive drainage work because the property holds
water. A large outdoor shelter -type pavilion will be constructed
with a restroom, and three small shelters will be constructed.
There will be a 3,000 foot walkway around the park itself,
and two separate play areas which will be curbed with gravel
in the bottom providing for less maintenance. There will be
underground electrical to the area light, and the parks
department will be working with engineering to install a
small lift station near the restroom area. There will be
benches, tables and grills. The plans will be forwarded to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife to get their approval, and once
their approval is granted, the staff may advertise for bids.
Councilman Fuller moved to approve the development
plans for Airhart Park; Councilman Johnson seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry
and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications for Ash,
Willow, and Huggins Streets and Authorization to Advertise
for Bids
Consider Ap
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ininca and Authorizacion 'to Advertise for Bids
Norman Dykes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
explained that the plans before council involve plans and
specifications for improvements to Ash, Willow and Huggins.
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Funds for these improvements are included in the 1984 and.
1985 Community Development Programs. The 1984 funds include
improvements to Ash and Willow which include six (6") inch
concrete paving between Riggs and West Main at an estimated
cost of $428,985; $450,000 is available for this work.
Huggins Street improvements will be from the 1985 funds
at an estimated cost.'of $361,380 for the installation of
underground drainage and six (6") concrete paving between
Arkansas and Market Streets; $400,000 is available in that
account. Huggins Street sewer line needs to be sliplined,
and because the funds are limited, the staff is proposing
to take an alternate bid for sidewalks along Huggins. If
the sliplining bids, which is the next item on the agenda,
comes in low enough and the street bid is low enough, then
the staff will recommend that the sidewalk be installed
along Huggins.
The staff feels that funds will be available for the
sliplining that is needed along Ash and Willow and the
sidewalks that are needed. Therefore, Mr. Dykes recommended
approval for advertisement for bids to perform the street
work for Huggins, Ash and Willow, as well as the sliplining
needed on Huggins which entails the placement of a ten (10")
liner in a twelve (12") inch sewer line down Huggins Street
and the sliplining of a six (6") inch line on Ash.
Councilman Simmons moved to accept the recommendation
of the administration; Councilman Embry seconded the motion.
In response to an inquiry from council concerning the
use of concrete versus asphalt, Mr. Dykes stated that no
cost estimates have been worked on this specific job in
that respect; however, the staff has performed this type
study in the past and on the county project on North Main,
alternate bids were taken for asphalt and the concrete bids
were low. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Councilman Philips inquired if the bid documents could
contain a statement that a certain percentage of the labor
force will be from the City of Baytown. Mr. Dykes responded
that he would be unable to answer that question, but he would
talk with the city attorney. Mayor Hutto interjected that
there was no point in talking with the city attorney because
he would just say that it can't be done. It would be best
to include that 10%-15% of the work force will be from
Baytown. Councilman Johnson suggested that the amount be
50%, but Mayor Hutto reminded council that the contractors
usually have a certain number of permanent employees, but
include a certain percentage that must be from Baytown and
allow everyone to bid on it and it will be fair.
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Consider Proposed Plan for Providing Electrical Service at
Bicentennial Park
Mr. E. 0. Zeagler, who attends many of the council
meetings, has developed the idea of providing electrical
service at the Bicentennial Park, and he has agreed to
attempt to fund the project through contributions. The
estimated cost for the project is $10,000. Presently, at
large activities at the park, generators are utilized which
create much noise and inconvenience. If electrical wiring
were installed in the area with outlets, the city could
require the use of the outlets at those particular locations.
If the money is contributed, an electrical engineer
will be retained by the city to perform the work.
Councilman Philips moved to approve the plan for
providing electrical service at Bicentennial Park with
the understanding that the City of Baytown will be respon-
sible for the implementation of the planned work; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding Contract for Emergency
Ambulance Service
Councilman Philips presented the report of the ambulance
committee. A copy of said report is attached to the minutes
as Attachment "B."
Councilman Philips moved to reject all bids and readvertise
for bids for an interim emergency ambulance service; Council-
man Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry
and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Payment of $6,800
to Rudy Powell for Design and Installation of Instrumentation
for Remote Control Systems for West and East District Waste-
water Plants
At a recent council meeting, council approved the design
and installation of a remote control system at the West and
East District Wastewater Plants which would enable the city to
reduce labor costs for those two facilities. These two
plants would be tied to the Central District plant which
would be manned on a 24-hour a day basis through this remote
control system. The staff needs some technical help in
designing and installing the system. Mr. Powell is the
person who helped the city a couple years ago when a similar
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thing was done with the major lift stations.
Councilman Simmons moved to adopt the ordinance; Council-
man Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4407
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT OF RUDY D. POWELL
FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF REMOTE ALARM MONITORS
AT CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
OF SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND N0/100 ($6,800.00) DOLLARS
IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consent Agenda
The city manager mentioned that the President of Meadow -
lake Homeowners Association was present and desired to
address council regarding the agreement with Harris County
to provide fire protection in unincorporated areas. Mr.
Bratch thanked council for approving the contract last year
which expanded fire protection to Meadowlake Village. He
stated that he realized that the council would be consider-
ing the same agreement again, and he realized that the county
did not pay the city enough money to perform the contract,
but Meadowlake Village homeowners are grateful and respect-
fully request continuation of the agreement.
Council considered the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-2a will change the
name of Stadium Street to Martin Luther King
Street. This name change has been considered by
the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School
District and has met with their approval. Enclosed
in the agenda packet is a copy of a letter from
Bill Kennedy, Superintendent of GCCISD in regards
to this matter.
We recommend approval of this ordinance.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-3, will award the
annual hot mix - cold lay asphalt contract. Bids
were sent to five vendors and one bid was received.
Bravco Basic Material Co., Inc. submitted the low
bid of $15,875.
We recommend the low bidder, Dravco Basic Material
Co., be awarded this contract.
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c. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-4, will award the
Solid Waste Disposal Contract. Bids were mailed
to two vendors. Two proposals were received. The
low bidder meeting specifications is our current
contractor, Hazelwood Enterprises, Inc. who sub-
mitted a low bid of $1,475,000 for a four year
contract. Assumed quantities are 100,000 cubic
yards of garbage per year and 1000 cubic yards of
processed sewage per year. The unit price for
garbage is $3.25 per yard the first year and it is
increased per yard each year. The unit price for
processed sewage is $5.30 per yard the first year
and it is increased $ .50 per yard each year.
We recommend the low bidder, Hazelwood Enterprises
Inc., be awarded this contract.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-5. will authorize an
agreement with Harris County for fire service
outside the city limits. The agreement is for the
Baytown Fire Department to furnish fire protection
to an area outside the City limits. This area is
designated as area 32 on the Harris County Fire
Protection Map. The base rate increased by $100
per month over last year's rate for a total of
$7,200. The rate for structure fires has changed
from a flat rate of $150 to $50 for a loss up to
$500; $100 for a loss between $500 - $1,000; and
$150 for any loss over $1,000. The total for the
1986 agreement is $9,420.
Enclosed in the packet is a copy of a memorandum
from J.J. Pruitt to the Fire Chief in regard to
the 1986 Agreement.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
60327-5.
e - k Proposed Ordinance No's. 60327-6 through
60327-12 will authorize the necessary agreements
between the City of Baytown and the various social
service agencies funded under Revenue Sharing
Funds. These agreements are as follows:
Bayshore Community Development $30,000
Palmer Drug Abuse Program 15,840
Retired Senior Volunteer Program 2,803
Bay Area Women's Center 19,360
Bay Area Heritage Society 14,080
First Presbyterian Church of Goose Creek 23,960
West Chambers County Economic Dev. Foundation 50,000
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No's.
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1. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-13, will authorize
Change Order with Uranus Palton for rehabilitation
at 208 North Street. The contractor when repairing
the foundation discovered major termite damage.
The bottom plate, all studs, and the top plate in
the stud walls were damaged. This damage is on
all four exterior walls of the structure. The
contractor estimates that will cost an additional
$2,500 above contracted bid price to repair this
damage.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
60327-13.
m. Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-14, will authorize an
amendment to the contract between Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. III and BAWA for
the sale of treated water.
Councilman Philips moved to adopt the Consent Agenda
Items a through m; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, and Fuller
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4408
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
TEXAS, CHANGING THE NAME OF STADIUM STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER
KING STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-2a)
ORDINANCE NO. 4409
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF DRAVCO BASIC MATERIAL
COMPANY, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL HOT -MIX COLD -LAY ASPHALT
CONTRACT AND -AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
OF THE SUM OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE
AND N0/100 ($15,875.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance
No. 60327-3)
ORDINANCE NO. 4410
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GENE B. HAZELWOOD FOR
THE OPERATION OF A SANITARY LANDFILL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE ON A UNIT PRICE
BASIS WITH COMPENSATION TO BE PAID UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTI-
TIES DISPOSED OF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-4)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4411
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING FIRE
FIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO UNINCORPORATED
AREAS OF HARRIS COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-5)
ORDINANCE NO. 4412
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE'CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BAYSHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED, AND LOW INCOME
RESIDENTS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES,
PHARMACEUTICAL ENTITIES, ONCE -A -WEEK SHOPPING TRIPS, AND
SELECTED ENRICHMENT OR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THIRTY THOUSAND AND N0/100 ($30,000.00)
DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-6)
ORDINANCE NO. 4413
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM FOR THE OPERATION AND MAIN-
TENANCE OF A DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY AND N0/100
($15,840.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-7)
ORDINANCE NO. 4414
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THE REGISTRATION, RE-
CRUITMENT AND COORDINATION OF SENIOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY
SERVICE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF TWO THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY AND N0/100 ($2,840.00) DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 60327-8)
ORDINANCE NO. 4415
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
BAYTOWN AREA WOMEN'S CENTER FOR PROVIDING HOUSING AND
ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN WHO ARE TEMPORARILY DISLOCATED DUE TO
DISRUPTION OF THE FAMILY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY AND N0/100
($19,360.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-9)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4416
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
BAY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY WITH REGARD TO THE SUPERVISION
AND MANAGEMENT OF A MUSEUM AND MUSEUM PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND EIGHTY AND N0/100
($14,080.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-10)
ORDINANCE NO. 4417
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GOOSE CREEK FOR THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF A TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND A HOT NOON
MEALS TO THE ELDERLY PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO/100
($23,960.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-11)
ORDINANCE NO. 4418
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE BAYTOWN/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS
TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 60327-12)
ORDINANCE NO. 4419
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
URANUS PALTON FOR THE STRUCTURAL WORK PERFORMED ON HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 85-04-07, 208 NORTH ST.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-13)
ORDINANCE NO. 4420
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY'S
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE WHOLESALE SUPPLY CONTRACT (TREATED
WATER) WITH HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3.
(Proposed Ordinance No. 60327-14)
For bid tabulations, see Attachments "C" and "D."
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City Manager's Report
Entex Request for Cost of Service Adjustment - Entex is
requesting an increase in cost of service adjustment of $ .50
per month per customer which is a 1.06% based on an average
bill of $28.44. This does not require council action; however,
if council would like to have an item on the agenda in this
regard, the staff can be notified.
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation -
The administration has received a letter from the highway
department stating that they are studying the city's
request to build a 100 car park and ride lot somewhere near
Spur 330 between Loop 201 and Interstate 10.
Massey Tompkins at North Main - This project is 97%
complete, and is open to traffic.
Sliplining - The contractor is working and has sliplined
1152 feet of 10" sanitary sewer pipe on Long Drive.
Wayne Smith & Associates - The engineering work is 50%
complete on the water line replacement plans for the Eva Maud
Subdivision.
Questions/Comments from Council
In response to an inquiry from council, Pete Cote, Purchasing
Agent, explained that the contract which was let on gasoline
fluctuates and for March, the city has been paying $ .56 for
unleaded, for regular, $ .56 and for diesel, $ .53.
Councilman Simmons stated that he had asked that some-
thing be done about three burned out houses about six weeks
ago, and at the next council meeting he would like to have
a report in writing on the status of those buildings.
The city manager responded that the letters have all
gone out and all three have been to the Urban Rehabilitation
Board, but the staff can give council an idea of the time
involved.
The city attorney commented that the process takes about
90 days.
Mayor Hutto suggested that council hold a work session
with the Urban Rehabilitation Standards Review Board before
the second meeting in April; Council had no objections.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be conducted, the
meeting was adjourned.
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
Attachment "A"
BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL
BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We the members of "The Downtown Action Committee" are submitting
what we think is a viable solution to the problems of the downtown
areas of Baytown. The ideas could be implemented not just on Texas
Avenue, but also in Old Baytown and Pelly, as well. With rejuvination
of these areas the city would have more businesses, more jobs and
increased tax revenue.
To restore these three areas, will require the cooperation of the
City Government, the Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce and the Downtown Action Committee. Our idea of having all
three areas rejuvinated is not just a dream. It is a goal that can
be accomplished, and in the process give our citizens something to
be proud of, instead of embarrassed about. The city without a
downtown is like a cell without a nucleus.
The courses of action we are presenting are by no means the only
viable solutions. They should, however, serve to set the wheels
of progress moving. Please feel free to make positive suggestions
and alterations after you have thoughtfully considered our recom-
mendations.
1. INSPECTION DEPARTM�ENT:
Increase the cooperation between the inspectors and the private
sector. That cooperation should not be proportional to a person's
financial status. There are no reasons for the problems and
trouble the inspection department places upon the general public.
2. PERMITS:
The city has the power to grant variance and has apparently
already granted itself variances with respect to:
A. STANDARD BUILDING CODE
B. ORDINANCE #3888 1
C. ORDINANCE #2852, 1 and #4165 1
D. ORDINANCE #4182
We, therefore, see no viable reason why the city can not grant
a variance on electrical work, giving property owners who have
the ability to do his or her own electrical work. All work would
and should be done by the standards set forth by the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE. All work would be subject to inspection to insure the safety of
the public. We only address electrical codes because Air -Conditioning
and Plumbling are regulated at the State Level.
3. MORITORIUM ON TAXES:
As an incentive to restore the buildings, the Council could grant
a five (5) year moritorium on taxes to owners who improve their
buildings.
4. MAIN STREET MANAGER: ..
The Texas Main Street Project has been proven to be effective in other
towns which have problems similar to ours.
BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL
BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PAGE 2
Main Street Manager Continued from page 1
Less than half the price of the contract with Arnold Development
Inc. would more than pay for a full time manager for three solid
years of work at approximately $25,000.00 per year. He or she
would work to encourage investment groups and or individuals to
invest in the older parts of Baytown, not just Texas Avenue.
5. THE OAK TREE:
Declare the Oak Tree the offical symbol of Baytown. The base of
the Oak Tree should be maintained with flowers instead of weeds, as
is presently being done. Also, it could be declared the offical
Christmas Tree of Baytown.
6. LOANS:
Create sources for low interest loans to property owners and
renters to encourage restoration of the buildings. In the past
the city has created money for big developers and shopping centers
via Federal Revenue Sharing and Industrial Revenue Sharing Bonds.
We would like to see some of this same creative effort aimed at
helping the individual businessman.
7. STREET IMPROVEMENT:
Time has proven that "the snake" was not the answer to the problems
of Texas Avenue. The brick planters are a hazard to drivers and
unkept. One possible solution would be to make it a one way street
with angle parking on both sides. The curbs and sidewalks are in
desperate need of repair.
8. PARKING:
We all realize that there will be some property owners that for
what ever reason will not restore their buildings. Those buildings
could be bought by. the city and used as parking areas.
The revitalization of the downtown areas would mean an increase of
property values, and sales taxes, that would more than make up for
the five year moritorium on property taxes. But best of all, it would
create something which cannot be bought at any price: CIVIC PRIDE in
our town. That would be another incentive to call Baytown.."Home".
Growth to the North is wonderful and needed, but we must not forget
our moral obligation to provide our childrem with a place they can
enjoy and be proud of, rather than a town to grow up in and then move
away from. With the right support, the downtown areas can be on the
road to recovery with one year.
Respectfully submitted,
DOWNTOWN ACTION COMMITTEE
Attachment "B"
Fred Philips
3-27-86
REPORT OF THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Hutto, Members of the City Council:
As chairman of the Ambulance Committee, I recommend to
you that the bids for the emergency ambulance service that
are before you tonight are not acceptable and the committee
proposes they be rejected, the bid specifications be reworked,
and rebid. The goal of upgrading the city's emergency
ambulance service is a good one and its time has come. This
in no way is a criticism of our present provider. However,
the state of the art in emergency ambulance service has
changed. The needs of our citizens as well as available
technology have changed. we can provide a better emergency
ambulance service and we must. In this area it truly can be
a matter of life and death and this service can make a
difference.
State purchasing laws require the city to award contracts
such as Emergency Ambulance Service through a competitive
bid process. In developing bid specs for emergency medical
service we felt it mandatory that whoever was chosen be able
to provide:
1. Ambulance service 24 hours a day, seven days a
week in Baytown;
2. Be able to engage their ambulances within one
minute of the receipt of an emergency call;
3. Provide dispatch operations separate from the
emergency units on a 24 hour basis;
4. Provide and maintain detailed medical records
(such as the Texas EMIS form);
5. Provide records of maintenance schedules;
6. Provide detailed financial records;
7. Maintain proper communication both in and out of
the emergency units;
8. Be appropriately insured;
9. Provide the latest equipment available such as
cardiac thumper, infant transportors and mast
suits; and
10. Provide the best trained personnel (paramedics)
available riding in the city's emergency units.
We ask that these units be licensed as Mobile Intensive
Care Units. This requirement did not seem excessive to us
in light of the fact that in Public Health Region 11 of
which we are a part, a total of 89 MICU vehicles are licensed.
The companies licensing these vehicles are:
1. Chuck Curtis Ambulance Service,
2. Fort Bend County EMS,
3. City of Galveston EMS,
4. City of Houston Fire Department,
S. Huntsville/Walker County EMS,
6. City of LaPorte EMS,
7. Montgomery County Hospital District, and
8. City of Houston EMS.
Mobile Intensive Care Units must be staffed, equiped,
and under medical direction as mobile intensive care units
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This does not mean that they
can not be dispatched to emergency scenes which require less
than MICU level of care.
Perhaps we did overstate the numbers that are needed in
Baytown and we are prepared to rework our bid specifications.
The committee suggests to Council possible changes in our
bid specifications that may allow for cost savings as
follows:
1. Provide different base rates to be charged by the
contractor based upon the medical requirements of
the calls.
2. Provide the dispatching service for the emergency
ambulance service from city facilities by city
dispatchers.
3. Reduce the number of mobile intensive care units
required to be maintained on a 24 hour basis, from
three to two units.
4. Provide a review period to determine if a need
exists for any additional MIC Unit.
5. Require the contractor be able to provide upon
request a third unit for hospital -to -hospital
emergency transfer.
6. Establish a standing Emergency Ambulance Advisory
Committee to review on a quarterly basis the
performance of our carrier. This committee would
have similar composition as to the current committee
and would look at performance of the carrier
beyond the scope available of the Health Department.
7. Reduce the primary coverage for general liability
and medical malpractice to $500,000 combined
single limit and add an excessive liability umbrella
• of $1,000,000.
8. Hospitals will provide the required infant transportors
for the first year of the contract and the contractor
either will acquire these by year two or arrange a
lease basis through the hospitals for this equipment.
Let me address just a moment the City of Baytown providing
the dispatching service. I feel that would be a tremendous
cost savings to the provider in terms of manpower alone and
our forces would be able to do that easily because of our 9-
1-1 emergency system. There is a possibility that with us
providing this service, we may have to increase the dispatch
staff. If we continue that service, we possibly may even
want or need to provide some basic EMT training for dispatchers.
These items are the recommended changes we are considering
in reworking our bid specifications. We may have others we
will want to discuss with you at a later date. We feel that
these changes will reduce the overall cost of that service
either to the city or the citizen -and or both.
Since we are quickly approaching the end of our contract
period which is April 30, it is impossible to rework the bid
package and get it back out in time to receive bids and have
a contract in Baytown operable by May 1. We have commissioned
the city staff to solicit for interim emergency ambulance
service proposals from those vendors who choose to bid last
time and also from Jess Navarre. This interim ambulance
service would be for a period of time to allow us to award a
permanent contract but not be less than a period of six (6)
months. We asked for one advance life support unit to be
staffed by two EMS personnel, one of whom shall be a Basic
Emergency Medical Technician and act as the driver, and the
other shall be a Paramedic and will perform and ride as the
attendant on that vehicle. We are requesting a basic life.
support unit with at least two emergency care attendants to
be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week be stationed in
the city limits of Baytown at all.times. We asked in these
interim specifications that the contractor be able to
provide upon request an additional advance life support unit
for emergency transfer with appropriate staffing which would
include a paramedic. In these specifications we indicate
that the City of Baytown will provide both dispatch and
housing facilities for the contractor. This will give us a
good opportunity to evaluate the burden of assuming dispatch
responsibilities for the ambulance service. We hope to have
a recommendation on this interim emergency ambulance service
contract for you at your next council meeting along with a
recommendation.
In the audience this evening are several members of the
Ambulance Committee. Gentlemen, I know this is a very quick
brush at a complicated subject. I have offered a number of
concepts which may be foreign to you as it was to me when we
entered into this process. With the assistance of my committee
members, I will be happy to entertain any questions you may
have.
I will ask Mr. Patterson to review these bids with you.
Attad-amt "C"
CITY OF BAYTOVN
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DATE: 3-18-86 1:00 P.N.
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810 TABULATION
TITLE: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACT
BID NUMBER: 8603-50
DATE: 3-20-86 2:00 P.M.
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