2007 06 12 CC Minutes, Special
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 12, 2007 - 6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on June 12, 2007, at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Baytown with the following in attendance:
Lena R. Yepez Council Members
Brandon Capetillo Council Member
Scott Sheley Council Member
Lynn A. Caskey, II Council Member
Sammy Mahan Council Member
Don Murray Council Member
Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor
Robert D. Leiper Interim City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney
Lorri Coody City Clerk
Mayor DonCarlos called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum of Council present.
MINUTES
Consider approval of the minutes for the Special Council Meeting and the Special Work Session
Meeting held on May 22, 2007.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, and Sheley
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
Abstained: Council Members Caskey and Yepez
The motion carried.
RECOGNITIONS
Administer Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Member.
City Clerk, Lorri Coody, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Member
Lena R. Yepez.
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Presentation to Mercedes Renteria
Mayor DonCarlos made the Presentation to Council Member Renteria in recognition and
appreciation for his years of service as a Council Member to the City of Baytown. Mr. Renteria
was not present.
Recognition of the Lee College Tennis Team.
Mayor DonCarlos read a proclamation recognizing the Lee College Tennis Team. Members of
the team were present to receive the reading of this proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conduct the first public hearing on the proposed annexation of a 6.7 acre tract of land out
of Block 140 of Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit D, an Addition in Harris County
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 48 of the Map
records of Harris County Texas.
Mayor DonCarlos opened the first public hearing on this annexation at 6:38 p.m. by explaining
that this was a 6.7 acre tract of land out of Block 140 of Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit D,
an Addition in Harris County Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 7,
Page 48 of the Map records of Harris County Texas.
With no one signing up to speak at this hearing, Mayor DonCarlos closed the meeting at 6:39
p.m.
Conduct the second public hearing on the proposed annexation of a 6.7 acre tract of land
out of Block 140 of Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms, Unit D, an Addition in Harris County
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, Page 48 of the Map
records of Harris County Texas.
Mayor DonCarlos opened the second public hearing on this annexation at 6:39 p.m.
With no one signing up to speak at this hearing, Mayor DonCarlos closed the meeting at 6:39
p.m.
Conduct the first public hearing on the proposed annexation of an 11.5093 acre tract of
land situated in the T. Ristergen Survey, Abstract 1425, Harris County, Texas, and being
out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract of land conveyed by L.D. Wilburn
and Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed dated August 21, 1951,
and recorded in Volume 2330 at Page 380 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas,
and out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract conveyed by L.D. Wilburn and
Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed dated May 7, 1948, and
recorded in Volume 1769 at Page 264 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
Mayor DonCarlos opened the first public hearing on this annexation at 6:40 p.m. by explaining
that this was an 11.5093 acre tract of land situated in the T. Ristergen Survey, Abstract 1425,
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Harris County, Texas, and being out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract of land
conveyed by L.D. Wilburn and Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed
dated August 21, 1951, and recorded in Volume 2330 at Page 380 of the Deed Records of Harris
County, Texas, and out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract conveyed by L.D.
Wilburn and Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed dated May 7, 1948,
and recorded in Volume 1769 at Page 264 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
With no one signing up to speak at this hearing, Mayor DonCarlos closed the meeting at 6:41
p.m.
Conduct the second public hearing on the proposed annexation of an 11.5093 acre tract of
land situated in the T. Ristergen Survey, Abstract 1425, Harris County, Texas, and being
out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract of land conveyed by L.D. Wilburn
and Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed dated August 21, 1951,
and recorded in Volume 2330 at Page 380 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas,
and out of and a part of that certain called 15.095 acre tract conveyed by L.D. Wilburn and
Theo Wilburn to Jess W. Maybin and May D. Maybin by Deed dated May 7, 1948, and
recorded in Volume 1769 at Page 264 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
Mayor DonCarlos opened the second public hearing on this annexation at 6:41 p.m.
With no one signing up to speak at this hearing, Mayor DonCarlos closed the meeting at 6:41
p.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Consider Proposed Ordinance, the second reading of the Ordinance annexing property
currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being
described as a 0.3401 acre tract of land situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer Survey (W.C. & R.
R.), Abstract 1224, Harris County, Texas and being out of and part of Lot 3, Block 7 of
East End Addition to Highlands Farms Subdivision as recorded in Volume 15 at Page 60 of
the Map Records of Harris County, Texas.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance is for the second reading of
the Ordinance annexing property currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Baytown and being described as a 0.3401 acre tract of land situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer Survey
(W.C. & R. R.), Abstract 1224, Harris County, Texas and being out of and part of Lot 3, Block 7
of East End Addition to Highlands Farms Subdivision as recorded in Volume 15 at Page 60 of
the Map Records of Harris County, Texas.
This 0.3401 acre tract of land is contiguous to the city limits of Baytown; is vacant and without
residents and will be used for an Auto Zone. The property is located to the east of Garth Road
and to the South of South Road. City Council conducted the first and second public hearings for
this annexation on the 12th day of April, 2007 with said notice being published in the March 31,
2007 issue of the Baytown Sun and posted on the City of Baytown’s website on March 23, 2007.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,602
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF A 0.3401 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
SITUATED IN THE ED. T. SCHAFFER SURVEY (W.C. & R. R.), ABSTRACT 1224,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING OUT OF AND PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7 OF
EAST END ADDITION TO HIGHLANDS FARMS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN
VOLUME 15 AT PAGE 60 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
WHICH SAID TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT
BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance placing property annexed into the City of Baytown in the
previous agenda item and being described as a 0.3401 acre tract of land situated in the Ed.
T. Schaffer Survey (W.C. & R. R.), Abstract 1224, Harris County, Texas and being out of
and part of Lot 3, Block 7 of East End Addition to Highlands Farms Subdivision as
recorded in Volume 15 at Page 60 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas in Council
District 4.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance places property annexed
into the City of Baytown in the previous agenda item and being described as a 0.3401 acre tract
of land situated in the Ed. T. Schaffer Survey (W.C. & R. R.), Abstract 1224, Harris County,
Texas and being out of and part of Lot 3, Block 7 of East End Addition to Highlands Farms
Subdivision as recorded in Volume 15 at Page 60 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas in
Council District 4.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,618
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ADDING A 0.3401 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE ED. T. SCHAFFER
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SURVEY (W.C. & R. R.), ABSTRACT 1224, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING OUT
OF AND PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7 OF EAST END ADDITION TO HIGHLANDS FARMS
SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 AT PAGE 60 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, the first reading of the Ordinance annexing property
currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being
described as a fifty-foot strip of land adjacent to the east right-of-way of N. Main Street,
out of Tracts 3B, 3C, 3F, 3G and 51, Abstract 21, of the G. Ellis Survey, Harris County
Texas.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance is for the first reading of the
Ordinance annexing property currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Baytown and being described as a fifty-foot strip of land adjacent to the east right-of-way of N.
Main Street, out of Tracts 3B, 3C, 3F, 3G and 51, Abstract 21, of the G. Ellis Survey, Harris
County Texas.
This fifty-foot strip of land is contiguous to the city limits of Baytown; is currently vacant and
without residents and will continue to be vacant. The property is located to the north of I-10 east
of N. Main Street and is one of several annexations, which will be necessary in order for the City
to annex the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District’s proposed new high school
located at Wallisville Road and N. Main Street so that the District may receive City services,
including, fire, police, EMS, water, wastewater, etc., at that site. City Council conducted the first
and second public hearings for this annexation on the 10th day of May, 2007 with said notice
being published in the April 30, 2007 issue of the Baytown Sun and posted on the City of
Baytown’s website on April 27, 2007.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1 0,619
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN. TEXAS. AND THE ANNEXATION OF A FIFTY-FOOT STRIP OF LAND
ADJACENT TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N. MAIN STREET, OUT OF TRACTS 3B, 3C,
3F, 3G AND 51, ABSTRACT 21, OF THE G. ELLIS SURVEY, HARRIS COUNTY TEXAS;
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WHICH SAID TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY
LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, the first reading of the Ordinance annexing property
currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being
described as a 571.841-acre tract of land being a 116.133-acre tract described as of Tracts
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien recorded under Harris County
Clerk’s File No. F592126 of the real property records of Harris County, Texas; a 69.95-
acre tract described in the General Warranty Deed recorded under Harris County Clerk’s
File No. G061967 of the real property records of Harris County, Texas, a 116.00-acre tract
described in the General Warranty Deed recorded under Harris County Clerk’s File No.
G061963, a 43.31-acre tract described in the Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien
Recorded under Harris County Clerk’s File No. T086062, and a 226.453-acre tract
described under Harris County Clerk’s File No. G350652.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance is for the first reading of the
Ordinance annexing property currently within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Baytown and being described as a 571.841-acre tract of land being a 116.133-acre tract described
as of Tracts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien recorded under Harris
County Clerk’s File No. F592126 of the real property records of Harris County, Texas; a 69.95-
acre tract described in the General Warranty Deed recorded under Harris County Clerk’s File
No. G061967 of the real property records of Harris County, Texas, a 116.00-acre tract described
in the General Warranty Deed recorded under Harris County Clerk’s File No. G061963, a 43.31-
acre tract described in the Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien Recorded under Harris
County Clerk’s File No. T086062, and a 226.453-acre tract described under Harris County
Clerk’s File No. G350652.
This 571.841 acre tract of land is contiguous to the city limits of Baytown; is currently vacant
and without residents and will be developed as residential and commercial property. The
property is located to the north of I-10 near N. Main Street. The property is proposed for
development as a mix of residential and commercial. City Council conducted the first and second
public hearings for this annexation on the 10th day of May, 2007 with said notice being
published in the April 30, 2007 issue of the Baytown Sun and posted on the City of Baytowns
website on April 27, 2007.
Council Member Capetillo moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Caskey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10,620
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN. TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF A 571.841-ACRE TRACT OF
LAND BEING A 116.133-ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED AS OF TRACTS l,2,3,4, AND 5 IN
THE WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR'S LIEN RECORDED UNDER HARRIS
COUNTY CLERK'S File NO. F592126 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS; A 69.95-ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN THE GENERAL WARRANTY
DEED RECORDED UNDER HARRIS COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. GO61967 OF THE
REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, A 116.00-ACRE TRACT
DESCRIBED IN THE GENERAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED UNDER HARRIS
COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. G061963, A 43.31-ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN THE
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR'S LIEN RECORDED UNDER HARRIS
COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. T086062, AND A 226.453-ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED
UNDER HARRIS COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NO. G350652; WHICH SAID TERRITORIES
LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District regarding funding for a portion of the design and
installation costs for a traffic signal on Garth Road at Independence Blvd.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes an interlocal
agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) regarding funding for a
portion of the design and installation costs for a traffic signal on Garth Road at Independence
Blvd.
Previously, the MDD funded a traffic study for the intersection of Garth Road and Independence
Blvd. to determine whether a traffic signal was warranted. A signal is warranted at that
intersection and the developer of the Kohl's property is willing to enter into a Development
Agreement to fund 50% ($150,000) of the design and construction cost with reimbursement from
the TIRZ. The Mall has been unwilling to fund the remaining 50% of the cost, although we are
still trying to get their participation. In order to execute this economic development
project, subject to the conditions contained in the proposed interlocal agreement with the City,
the MDD has agreed fund the remaining 50%, also as a TIRZ reimbursable. A development
agreement with Kohl's was on the agenda for the June 5th TIRZ meeting and was approved by
the TIRZ Board of Directors. The proposed interlocal agreement for 50% of the design and
construction cost up to $150,000 was on the agenda for the June 7th MDD meeting and
was approved by the MDD Board of Directors.
The proposed agreement is contingent upon the following:
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1. a Development Agreement being entered into among (i) Reinvestment Zone Number
One, City of Baytown, Texas, (ii) the Baytown Redevelopment Authority, (iii) the City of
Baytown, and (iv) Baytown Plaza Two, L.P.; and
2. the City being reimbursed from the Baytown Redevelopment Authority the amount
funded by the District pursuant to this Agreement.
If the contingencies are not satisfied, the proposed interlocal agreement is null and void. Also,
under the proposed agreement, the City is required to reimburse the MDD after it receives the
TIRZ reimbursement funds from the Baytown Redevelopment Authority.
Council Member Murray moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Caskey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,621
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING OF 50% OF THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF GARTH ROAD AND INDEPENDENCE BLVD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Disposal Agreement with Harris
County Fresh Water Supply District No. 27.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes a Wastewater
Disposal Agreement with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 27 (the “District”).
The proposed agreement is for a term of 25 years with an option for an additional five years.
During the term of the Agreement and any option term, the City of Baytown will supply
wastewater services to the District in an amount not exceeding 165,000 gallons per day average
daily flow. Pursuant to the agreement, the District will be subject to impact fees as well as to the
monthly service charge, as established by the City Council. The District shall be required to
build its system in accordance with the City’s specifications and the City has the right to inspect
the system both during and after construction. The District has the obligation to maintain its
system at all times. The proposed agreement is similar to agreements that the City has entered
into with municipal utility districts for wastewater services and supersedes the 1978 Wastewater
Disposal Contract between the parties.
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Council Member Caskey moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member Sheley
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,622
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING A WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY
FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 27; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 98 “Utilities,” Article III “Water
Service,” Section 98-56 “Deposits and refunds,” Subsection (e) “Form of deposits,”
Subsection (2) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, to clarify that deposits
are required at all times during which a customer receives utility service from the City.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance amends Chapter 98
“Utilities,” Article III “Water Service,” Section 98-56 “Deposits and refunds,” Subsection (e)
“Form of deposits,” Subsection (2) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, to clarify
that deposits are required at all times during which a customer receives utility service from the
City. The current ordinance allows deposits of commercial consumers to be in the form of cash,
an assignment of security, a bond or an irrevocable bank letter of credit. The current ordinance
states that the bond and letter of credit must have a term of at least one year. Thereafter, it is
expected to be renewed so that a deposit remains on hand at all times. The proposed ordinance
clarifies this point and requires that a commercial customer renew any deposit that has an
expiration date which precedes the termination of utility services. Under the proposed
ordinance, such customer is also required to provide proof of such renewal. Failure to renew a
deposit prior to its expiration could result in termination of utility services.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,623
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE III "WATER SERVICE," SECTION 98-
56 "DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS," SUBSECTION (E) "FORM OF DEPOSITS,"
SUBSECTION (2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO
CLARIFY THAT DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES DURING WHICH A
CUSTOMER RECEIVES UTILITY SERVICE FROM THE CITY; CONTAINING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Council Member Murray filed a Conflict of Interest Statement and did not participate in the
discussion or vote on the following item.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing a contract for the purchase of property from
ExxonMobil Corporation for an emergency services training site.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes a contract for the
purchase of property from ExxonMobil Corporation for an emergency services training site. The
City will acquire through a special warranty deed approximately 22 acres of land on the east side
of Bayway Drive approximately ¼ block south of Baker Road for the purchase price of $10.00.
Under the Agreement, ExxonMobil Corporation reserves its mineral rights, an unobstructed
aerial easement for security of its property as well as the right to repurchase the property for
$10.00 should the City at a later date decide to sell the property. The agreement restricts the use
of the site to the operation of an emergency services training facility and, in exceptional
circumstances, to other short term temporary municipal uses. It is intended that ExxonMobil and
City will conduct joint fire fighting training activities on the property and that the City will make
the site available to ExxonMobil for it to conduct its own fire fighting training activities. The
contract provides for a 60-day inspection period with closing following 15 business days
thereafter. ExxonMobil has provided the City a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
prepared earlier this year. The City is conducting additional site environmental testing which will
be completed prior to execution of sale.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
Abstain: Murray
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,624
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM EXXON MOBIL
CORPORATION FOR AN EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING SITE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Items Nine and Ten taken together
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Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement for Patrol Officers, Vehicles and Equipment with the Baytown Crime Control
and Prevention District to create a sergeant's position on the Hot Spot Team.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes the First
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Patrol Officers, Vehicles and Equipment with the
Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District to create a sergeant's position on the Hot Spot
Team. The existing interlocal agreement with the CCPD provides funds for the City's
employment of 14 police officers. Two of these positions are assigned to DOT enforcement and
the remaining 12 make up the Hot Spot Team. Chief Jones has requested the creation of a
sergeant's position among the 12-member team to improve supervision and operations of the
team. The Chief's request also includes training and equipment related to this proposed
new position. The position will be a working supervisor, coordinating the activities of the team
in the field. The proposed CCPD 2007-2008 budget will add-back this patrol officer's position
and maintain the officer level of this team at 12 along with a supervisor. The CCPD Board of
Directors approved the amendment at its meeting on May 29, 2007.
Consider Proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10,449, to reprogram the number
of positions in the rank of sergeant and in the rank of patrol officer in the classification
“Service Group – Police.”
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance amends Ordinance No.
10,449 to reprogram the number of positions in the rank of sergeant and in the rank of patrol
officer in the classification “Service Group – Police.” In 2006, the City entered into an
agreement with the Baytown Crime Control Prevention District (“CCPD”) for a public safety
operations program, which entailed the employment of fourteen new entry-level patrol officers
during Fiscal Year 06-07. Such agreement is proposed to be amended to create a sergeant’s
position on the Hot Spot Team and reducing the number of patrol officer’s positions by one.
Chief Jones has requested the creation of a sergeant's position to improve supervision and
operations of the Hot Spot Team. This position will be a working supervisor, coordinating the
activities of the team in the field. The proposed CCPD 2007-2008 budget will add-back the
affected patrol officer's position. If this proposed ordinance is approved, the number of sergeants
would increase by one and the number of patrol officers would decrease by one, resulting in the
following number of positions in each classification in the Police Department:
Chief of Police………………………………………………………………………………1
Assistant Chief/Captain (In accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local …………….
Government Code, 3 appointed captain positions and 1 tested captain position)…………. 4
Lieutenant………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Sergeant……………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Patrol Officer………………………………………………………………………………. 115
Civil service law requires the City Council to provide for the classification of all police officers
and to establish the number of positions in each classification.
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Council engaged in discussion about who would lead the hot spot team. Also how the
department would go about the task of not taking any officers off the street yet staff the hot spot
team. Chief Jones fielded both questions. He explained that the team would be staffed with
officers from across the department to focus on areas that have been designated as hot spots. The
team will most likely operate in 10 hour shifts from the evening hours to early morning. Council
stated that they would like to see the number of officers on the streets when they are addressing
the hot spot areas.
There was also discussion about CCPD Officers being used to backfill officers that are sick. The
Chief stated that this is not happening.
Council Member Mahan moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member Caskey
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,625
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
PATROL OFFICERS, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,626
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10,449, PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN
THE CLASSIFICATION "SERVICE GROUP - POLICE"; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with Midtown
Engineers, LLC, for the preparation of a conceptual design report for the Texas Avenue
Streetscape Project, Phase One.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes a professional
services agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $ 44,964 for the
preparation of a conceptual design report for the Texas Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase One,
which will incorporate various elements of design based on the Downtown Master Plan.
Compensation for basic services will not exceed $23,174. The project's reimbursable expenses
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shall not exceed $3,800. Engineering consultant charges are included not to exceed $17,990.
Therefore, the total contract amount is $ 44,964. The project scope has been reviewed by
TxDOT. The design portion of this project is funded by MDD. The construction of Phase One of
the project is funded by a combination of MDD funds and a Federal appropriation through
TxDOT.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member Caskey
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,627
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MIDTOWN ENGINEERS, LLC, FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
REPORT FOR THE TEXAS AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, PHASE ONE;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND NO/100
($44,964.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with Harris County for
fire protection services in an unincorporated area of Harris County.
Interim City Manger Leiper explained that the Proposed Ordinance authorizes an interlocal
agreement with Harris County for fire protection services in an unincorporated area of Harris
County. This contract will be effective until April 30, 2008, and generally contains the same
terms and conditions as those in previous agreements. The amount to be paid under the
agreement is $21,000. The agreement recognizes that this amount is only to defray the cost of
fire protection services and is not meant to completely cover the City’s costs. Therefore, the City
may bill responsible parties for services.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the Ordinance as presented. Council Member Mahan
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10,628
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICES IN AN UNINCORPORATED AREA OF HARRIS COUNTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution accepting the petition requesting annexation of Charles
Grube, owner of a 1.0941 acre tract of land situated in the W. C. Railroad Company
Survey, Abstract 899, Harris County, Texas and being out of and a part of that certain
called 126.735 acre tract (Tract One) conveyed by Florence Godfrey, et al, to Garth-
Archer, Charles H. Grube, LTD, by Deed dated February 15, 1973 and recorded under
County Clerk's File No. D806833 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Proposed Resolution accepts the petition
requesting annexation of Charles Grube, owner of a 1.0941 acre tract of land situated in the W.
C. Railroad Company Survey, Abstract 899, Harris County, Texas and being out of and a part of
that certain called 126.735 acre tract (Tract One) conveyed by Florence Godfrey, et al, to Garth-
Archer, Charles H. Grube, LTD, by Deed dated February 15, 1973 and recorded under County
Clerk's File No. D806833 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas. This 1.0941 acre tract of
land is contiguous to the city limits of Baytown; is vacant and without residents. The proposed
development is to construct a hotel.
The property is located south of I-10 on Garth Road and is between Hunt Street and Archer
Street on the East Side of Garth Road.
Council Member Caskey moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1860
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
GRANTING THE PETITION OF CHARLES GRUBE CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION
OF A 1.0941 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE W. C. RAILROAD COMPANY
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 899, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING OUT OF AND A
PART OF THAT CERTAIN CALLED 126.735 ACRE TRACT (TRACT ONE) CONVEYED
BY FLORENCE GODFREY, ET AL, TO GARTH-ARCHER, CHARLES H. GRUBE, LTD,
BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1973, AND RECORDED UNDER COUNTY CLERK'S
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FILE NO. D806833 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution calling a Special City Council meeting to review city
manager candidate resumes with Waters Consulting Group, Inc.
Assistant City Manager Knauf explained that the Proposed Resolution calls a Special City
Council meeting to review city manager candidate resumes with Waters Consulting Group, Inc.
On March 8, 2007, the City Council approved the hiring of Waters Consulting Group, Inc., to
conduct a search for a city manager. Chuck Rhore of Waters Consulting has met with the Mayor
and City Council Members individually to discuss the qualifications and experience the City
Council desires in a city manager. A brochure was developed as a result of the interviews and
sent to more than 300 potential city manager candidates. As of this date 51 resumes have been
received.
Waters Consulting is reviewing the resumes and will bring to the City Council a maximum of 10
candidate resumes which meet the criteria established by the City Council. Waters will review
the resumes with the City Council and the City Council will determine which candidates to invite
in for interviews. City Council needs to establish the date for meeting with Waters Consulting to
review the resumes. The resume review with Chuck Rohre will be held in executive session
after the meeting is first convened in open session. June 27th at 4:30 p.m. is available for the
City Council and Chuck Rohre of Waters Consulting to meet to discuss the resumes.
Depending on the number of applicants selected for interview and the schedules of those selected
for an interview, Council may need more than one day to interview the candidates. At this time,
it appears that the week of July 23rd is the earliest that Council could conduct the interviews
(July 23rd is available for everyone) but final determination of the exact dates will not be
possible until after the meeting with Chuck Rohre on June 27th to select the interviewees. The
interviews with the candidates will be held in executive session(s) after the meeting(s) are first
convened in open session(s).
Council Member Sheley moved to call a Special Session on June 27, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. to review
resumes for City Manager in order to determine which candidates to invite in for interviews.
Council Member Capetillo seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1861
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
CALLING A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 27, 2007, AT 4:30
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
This item taken out of order.
Receive and take appropriate action regarding the recommendations for a November 2007
bond election from the Bond Steering Committee.
Background information on this item is as follows: City Council had previously appointed
Gilbert Santana and Ronnie Anderson as Co-Chairs of the 2007 Bond Steering Committee and
had established Sub-Committees to assist them with the 2007-08 General Obligation Bond
Program. The Sub-Committees were chaired by Reggie Brewer for the Finance Committee,
Susan Milner for the Public Buildings, Automation, Equipment and Parks Committee, and Mike
Wilson for the Streets, Sidewalks, Drainage and Signalization Committee.
Interim City Manager Leiper told Council that these committees have been meeting for several
weeks and have reviewed, revised and prioritized the requests received for the Bond Program.
The Steering Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the other committees
and developed a bond package for Council’s consideration and possible approval of the list of
projects along with a directive to staff to work with our financial adviser and bond counsel to
bring back a formal ordinance calling the bond election.
Mr. Gilbert Santana, Co-Chair of the 2007 Bond Steering Committee, was introduced to give the
presentation on the recommendations for a 2007 bond election. Mr. Santana began by explaining
the structure of the 2007 General Obligation Bond Steering Committee. The structure appears as
follows:
Steering
Committee
Finance Committee
Streets, Sidewalks, Public Buildings,
Signalization and Drainage
Automation, Equipment
and Parks
The membership for each Committee is as follows:
2007 Bond Steering Committee
Gilbert Santana Co-Chair
Ronnie Anderson Co-Chair
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Sub-Committee for Streets, Sidewalks, Signalization and Drainage
Mike Wilson Chair
DeeAnne Navarre Member
Tommie Jones Member
Steve Fess Member
Al Weatherall Member
Mike Beard Member
Dr. Keith Coburn Member
Jon Pfennig Member
Fred Aguilar Member
Vivian Hemphill Member
Sub-Committee for Public Buildings, Automation, Equipment and Parks
Susan Milner Chair
Peter Hyland Member
Bennie Kadjar Member
Earl Wurzbach Member
Merle Hunt Member
Ralph Elledge Member
Finance Sub-Committee
Reggie Brewer Chair
Paul Edwards Member
John Adams Member
Carl Brandon Member
Gary Englert Member
Ralph Kunz Member
Hal Thomas Member
Mr. Santana recognized those members in attendance from the various Sub-Committees.
After presenting the structure, Mr. Santana showed the list of projects that each Sub-Committee
was given to work with as follows:
Streets, Sidewalks, Signalization and Drainage Committee Considered the Following Requests -
(not in priority order):
Street Improvements $40,000,000
Quiet Zones 3,000,000
Construction of Drainage Facilities 2,000,000
Extension of Baker Road 10,000,000
Extension of Needlepoint Road 10,000,000
Downtown/TX. Avenue Revitalization 2,250,000
Sidewalks Near Parks and Schools 500,000
Matching Funds for Joint Projects 6,000,000
Beautification 1,000,000
TOTAL $66,750,000
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Buildings, Automation, Equipment and Parks Committee Considered the Following Bond
Requests (not in priority order):
Radio System Upgrade $4,000,000
Radio System Upgrade $4,000,000
Siren Replacements/Additions 417,000
North Central Fire Station 3,587,000
Northeast Fire Station 2,892,000
Recreation Center 5,600,000
Youth Service Center 2,000,000
Park Land North of I-10 500,000
Animal Control Facility 2,100,000
Building for the Art League 100,000
Replacement of EMS Station on S. Main 1,800,000
Aquatics Master Plan Phases 1 & 2 8,750,000
Public Safety Building Improvements 580,000
911 Center and Fiber Upgrades 7,900,000
Downtown Building Revitalization Projects 300,000
TOTAL $40,526,000
After reviewing the project requests, Mr. Santana explained that the Finance Sub-Committee
considered the following areas in terms of tax impact:
• Impact of Various Total Bond Authorizations on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Traditional and Deferred Principal Payment Methods
• Bond Programs Ranging from 5 years to 10 years
• Inflation impact on the cost of projects
• Capacity to implement and manage projects
• Other forms of Financing Some Projects
The “Buildings” Committee and the “Streets” Committee each prioritized the bond projects
based on the perceived needs of the City. The Finance Committee recommended a maximum
bond program based on the projected tax impact on residents and businesses. The lists were
prioritized as follows:
Streets, Sidewalks, Signalization and Drainage Committee Priorities (Current Estimated Cost):
1. Street Improvements $30,000,000
2. Matching Funds for Joint Projects 8,000,000
3. Construction of Drainage Facilities 2,000,000
4. Downtown/TX. Avenue Revitalization 2,250,000
5. Extension of Baker Road 10,000,000
6. Sidewalks near Parks and Schools 500,000
7. Beautification 1,000,000
8. Needlepoint Road Extension 10,000,000
9. Quiet Zones 3,000,000
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Buildings, Automation, Equipment and Parks Committee Priorities (Current Estimated Cost):
1. North Central Fire Station $3,587,000
2. Radio System Upgrade 4,000,000
3. Replacement of EMS Station on S. Main 1,800,000
4. Aquatics Master Plans Phases 1 & 2 8,750,000
5. 911 Center and Fiber Upgrade 7,900,000
6. Park Land North of I-10 500,000
7. Northeast Fire Station 2,892,000
8. Public Safety Building Improvements 580,000
9. Animal Control Facility 2,100,000
10. Recreation/Youth Services Center 6,000,000
11. Downtown Revitalization Projects 300,000
12. Building for the Art League 100,000
The Finance Committee Made the Following Recommendations:
• Limit the total Bond Program to $80 million (approximately a maximum 12.5 cent increase
on the tax rate)
• Conduct the Bond Program over 6 years
• Use the Deferred Principal Payment Method When Selling the Bonds
• Consider Other Forms of Financing if Possible
The Steering Committee considered two bond program scenarios:
1. an $80 million (before inflation) base scenario which could fund the top five priorities of the
Buildings Committee and the Streets Committee over six years
2. an alternative scenario, based on a similar $80 million cost, which could fund the top seven
priorities of the Streets Subcommittee and the top nine priorities of the Buildings
Subcommittee by reducing the amounts requested for some of the top five priorities in the
Buildings Subcommittee and the Streets Subcommittee.
Mr. Santana pointed out that the alternate scenario depicts a possible revision of project funding
that differs from the recommendation of the committees and is an attempt to include additional
projects in an $80 million bond program. These funding revisions were not reviewed or approved
by the individual committees prior to this meeting, but the priorities established by each
committee were considered in selecting the additional projects. He reviewed both scenarios in
detail, explaining that both scenarios considered an inflation factor of 5% in years 2 through 6.
A bar graph was displayed that showed the Bond Sales for each scenario. The base scenario
permits 10 projects at a cost of $84,200,000. The alternate scenario permits 16 projects at a cost
of $82,215,000.
Mr. Santana explained that utilizing a portion of the additional revenue received through the IDA
contracts when the tax rate is increased, it is possible to limit the tax impact of an $82 million
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bond program to no more than $0.10. This additional revenue will also offset the need for an
additional tax increase to fund the operation of the first additional fire station ($1.1 million
annually).
The predicted cumulative tax impact for the bond program is as follows:
• Year 1: $0.064
• Year 2: $0.080
• Year 3: $0.098
• Year 4: $0.063
• Year 5: $0.081
• Years 6 - 9: $0.100
• Year 10: $0.091
• Year 11: $0.077
Mr. Santana explained that the impact decreases in years 4 and 5 because the City pays off some
other debt in those years and in years 6 through 9 is where the bond program tax impact levels
off at the $0.10 increase.
Mr. Santana also told Council that on June 6th the Co-chairs conducted a meeting for the
members of all of the Committees to review the proposed bond package. After review,
discussion and questions, the committees as a whole unanimously approved the alternative
scenario as the proposed bond package with the recommendation that the City Council submit it
to the voters in November 2007. The proposal included the formation of a Citizen's Bond
Advisory Committee to assist and advise Council in the implementation of the bond elements
that are ultimately approved by the voters. Mr. Santana told Council that the document outlining
the details about the Committee is not complete and will be submitted for their review at a later
date.
Council engaged in discussion about the tax impact of the bond program. Mr. Santana stated that
a 3% growth rate was used in the calculations and a 5% inflation rate to calculate the tax impact.
There was discussion about how the bonds will appear on the ballot. Mr. Santana explained that
the items will be grouped in accordance with Bond Counsel’s recommendations, but there will
be several propositions and many will be stand alone items. If some items do not pass, this too
will reduce the tax impact because the bonds for these projects will not be sold. However, it will
be presented as a city-wide bond as the entire package is necessary.
There was discussion about the North Central Fire Station being given priority over the
Northeast Fire Station. Mr. Santana explained that the reason they were separated was because
of the maintenance and operating costs and the impact that opening two fire stations would have
on the City. Several participants in the Building Sub-committee meetings gave input as to why
this station was placed on the list in year six. The end factor was that there would be much more
growth in the North Central area of the City and due to response times and the growth factor and
school placements this area needed the fire station first. Also, this was another reason why the
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committees chose the alternate scenario, because it gave the opportunity to build two fire stations
as the base scenario excluded the second fire station completely and there is clearly a need.
With this explanation, the question was posed if the schedule could be changed. Mr. Santana
stated that the Bond Committee was proposing not only the projects, but the schedule as well.
There was discussion and questions about the two scenarios and Mr. Santana fielded each
question and answered accordingly.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the recommendation of the Bond Steering Committee
as presented and to give staff a directive to take appropriate action to begin work on the
necessary documents to call a November bond election. Council Member Capetillo seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding street selection for Year One of the 2007
Street Bond Program.
In order to expedite the initiation of construction following a successful bond election in
November 2007, Council authorized the sale of $1 million in certificates of obligation to begin
design and engineering on the first year's streets. Council approved a plan to reconstruct
approximately 6,300 linear feet of non-residential streets on a citywide basis and to allocate the
remaining 6,900 linear feet equally with 1,150 linear feet per council district.
All of the Council representatives have submitted their street request lists which have been
verified by the Engineering Department. The initial "Top 20" list has been reviewed by
the Engineering Department and has been revised to recommend 11 street segments on four
roadways to provide reconstruction of complete segments of these arterials. The initial 20
segments discussed were individual pieces spread across a wide area and would not have the
same impact as completing longer sections. Accordingly, the revised list of low-PCI, non-
residential streets was reviewed and street selections were made by each member. This list was
shown to Council and Mr. Leiper explained that once the list of Year One-2007 streets was
approved, staff would begin to negotiate a preliminary design contract with Bury and Partners,
the firm recommended by the A&E Committee, and this contract would be presented to Council
for approval at a later date.
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The list shown to Council follows:
Council Street From To Segment Width
District Name Length Adj.
Length
1 Morrell Baylor N. Jones 300 513
1 Morrell N. Jones Cornell 555 948
1 Selection For District #1 (1,150) 855 1,461
2 Rosewood Felton Oakmont 780 878
2 Idlewood Memorial 250' east 250 281
2 Selection for District #2: (1,150) 780 1,159
3 Robin Honeysuckle Tanglewood 400 300
3 Robin Tanglewood Lazy Lane 390 293
3 Robin Lazy Lane Caldwell 350 263
3 Robin Caldwell Red Bud 370 278
3 Selection for District #3: (1,150) 1510 1,133
4 Scenic Woodcrest Woodcrest 900 1,163
4 Selection for District #4: (1,150) 900 1,163
5 Cedar Bayou Fanestiel Alexander 970 930
5 Selection for District #5: (1,150) 970 930
6 Eleventh Lobit Hunnicutt 600 750
6 Texas Ave. Alexander 200' east 200 425
6 Selection for District #6: (1,150) 800 1,175
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the list of street selections for Year One of the 2007
Street Bond Program. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding setting the times, dates and places of budget
work sessions.
Interim City Manager Leiper explained that the Charter requires the City Manager to deliver his
proposed budget to City Council by the end of July, and it is our plan to submit the 2007-2008
budget to Council on Tuesday, July 24th to provide additional review time prior to work
sessions. We believe that we can present an overview of the budget in two sessions and to
include a third session for follow-up discussions.
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Council engaged in discussion about possible dates and decided upon the following schedule:
July 31, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.; August 1, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.; and August 2, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.; with
all meeting being held in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the Schedule as agreed upon. Council Member
Capetillo Caskey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
CONSENT
Council Member Sheley moved to approve the Consent agenda items 5a through 5k. Council
Capetillo seconded the Motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Consider Proposed Ordinance approving final payment to G&N Enterprises, Inc., and
accepting the Country Club View Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE COUNTRY CLUB VIEW LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FORTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($46,195.00) TO G&N ENTERPRISES,
INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance approving final payment and release of retainage to Utility
Services, Co., and accepting the Park Street Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,630
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
ACCEPTING THE PARK STREET ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION
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PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY-SIX
THOUSAND EIGHTY-FOUR AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($36,084.00) TO UTILITY
SERVICES, CO., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution requesting the sheriff or constable to sell the property
located at 806 Martin Luther King Street, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, at a public sale.
RESOLUTION NO. 1862
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE TO SELL THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
806 MARTIN LUTHER KING STREET AT A PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION
34.05(C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the second renewal of the annual recycling center
contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,631
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS FOR THE
ANNUAL RECYCLING CENTER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SEVENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-
NINE AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($70,469.76); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the second renewal of the annual medical supplies
contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,632
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC FOR THE ANNUAL
MEDICAL SUPPLIES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($26,625.37); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance authorizing final payment for the repair of Decker Drive
water well.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,633
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE DECKER DRIVE WATER WELL REHABILITATION PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND
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AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($210,000.00) TO WEISINGER WATER WELL, INC., FOR SAID
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the last renewal of the annual liquid chlorine
contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,634
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF ALTIVIA CORPORATION FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID
CHLORINE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
THE SUM OF NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($95,880.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance approving an agreement with Versaterm for annual
hardware/software maintenance agreements.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,635
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($63,913.00) TO VERSATERM SYSTEMS
FOR THE ANNUAL HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS FOR
THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2007, TO AUGUST 31, 2008; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the last renewal of the annual electrical motor
control center contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,636
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL CENTER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the second renewal of the annual electrical
services contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,637
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
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THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF NINETY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($93,750.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance awarding the annual rental of equipment contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,638
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF BARRIER EQUIPMENT, INC., GODWIN PUMPS OF
AMERICA, AND UNITED RENTALS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM
OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($125,000.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
APPOINTMENTS
Consider appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee (1).
This item was not ready.
Consider appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Committee (1).
Council Member Mahan moved to appoint Lory Stone to the Animal Control Advisory
Committee as the representative of the animal welfare organization to complete the unexpired
term of Ms. Billie Wolfe that will expire on September 26, 2008. Council Member Caskey
seconded the Motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Consider appointment to the Baytown Industrial Development Corporation (1).
Council Member Mahan moved to appoint Lena R. Yepez to the Baytown Industrial
Development Corporation to complete the unexpired term of Mercedes Renteria that will expire
on December 14, 2007. Council Member Murray seconded the Motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
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The motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Received report on the June 6, 2007 Hurricane Drill.
Received report on last week’s Bayou Bowl event.
Received report on the 2007 Baytown 4th of July Celebration at Bicentennial Park beginning
July 3, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Received an update on the demolition of Taft Circle Apartments.
ADJOURN
Council Member Caskey moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Sheley seconded the
Motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Capetillo, Murray, Mahan, Caskey, Sheley and Yepez
Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
With no additional business the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Lorri Coody, City Clerk