2000 09 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
September 14, 2000
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
September 14, 2000, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City
Hall, with the following in attendance:
Victor Almendarez
Ronnie Anderson
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Coleman Godwin
Scott Sheley
Pete C. Alfaro
Monte Mercer
Ignacio Ramirez
Gary W. Smith
The meeting was opened with a
Mundinger led the pledge of allegiance
the following business was conducted:
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
quorum present, and Council Member
and offered the invocation, after which
Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on August 24,
2000
Council Member Almendarez moved to approve the minutes. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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Citizen Communication
Janet D. Mayes, 3209 Woodstone
Ms. Mayes spoke to Council in support of bus service for the City of
Baytown and service to and from Pasadena and Houston.
Mayor Alfaro interrupted Ms. Mayes at 6:35 p.m. to start the public hearing
scheduled at that time.
Hold Public Hearing Concerning the Crime Control & Prevention District
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2000 -2001 at 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Alfaro called to order the public hearing concerning the Crime
Control & Prevention District Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2000 -2001 at
6:35 p.m. He asked that everyone who wished to speak at this hearing please
sign the list in the lobby, as that list would determine the speaking order for the
hearing. He stated that the hearing was for the purpose of receiving public input
and everyone desiring to present information at the hearing would be given
ample opportunity to do so. However, he encouraged each speaker to be as
brief and to the point as possible, noting that the hearing was not an adversarial
type proceeding, but an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard. He
asked that all questions be directed to him and said that with the aid of City staff,
he would attempt to answer the questions.
The City Manager stated that upon submission of the proposed budget
and prior to approval thereof, Texas Local Government Code, Section 363.205,
requires that a public hearing on the proposed budget be held and any resident
of the district may attend and may participate. Notice of the public hearing was
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the
tenth day before the public hearing.
Since no one registered to speak, Mayor Alfaro closed the public hearing.
Citizen Communication Resumed
Janet D. Mayes, 3209 Woodstone
Ms. Mayes spoke to Council again in support of bus service for the City of
Baytown and service to and from Pasadena and Houston.
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Christine Seidler, 2700 Ward Road, No. 7
Ms. Seidler spoke to Council supporting public transportation and asked
for guidance and help from City Council.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -1 Approving the 2000 -2001
Budget of the Crime Control and Prevention District of Baytown, Texas
The 2000 -01 CCPD Budget totals $3,826,235, which is an increase of
$880,761 or 29.9 percent over the 1999 -2000 budget.
Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance. Council
Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 8983
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET OF THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2000, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Mayor Alfaro's Comments
Mayor Alfaro recognized the high school students present.
Consider Selection of Collective Bargaining Representative
Council will consider this item at a future date.
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Hold Public Hearing on the Proposed 2000 -2001 City of Baytown Budget at
6:46 p.m.
Mayor Alfaro called to order the public hearing concerning the Proposed
2000 -2001 City of Baytown Budget at 6:45 p.m. and asked those desiring to
speak at this hearing to please sign the list in the lobby as that list would provide
the speaking order for the hearing. He stated that the hearing was for the
purpose of receiving public input and everyone desiring to present information
would be given ample opportunity to do so. However, he encouraged each
speaker to be as brief and to the point as possible, noting that the hearing was
not an adversarial type proceeding but an opportunity for all interested persons to
be heard. He asked that all questions be directed to him and said that with the
aid of City staff, he would attempt to answer the questions.
The City Manager said that prior to adoption of a budget, Texas Local
Government Code, Section 102.006, requires that a public hearing on the
proposed budget be held and any taxpayer of the municipality may attend and
may participate. Notice of the public hearing was published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the county neither earlier than the thirtieth day nor later than
the tenth day before the public hearing.
Thomas Carr passed his time to Marshall Hutton.
Jim Datillo passed his time to Marshall Hutton.
Bill Domass passed his time to Marshall Hutton.
Marshall Hutton, First Vice President of the Fire Fighters Association,
spoke to Council on budget issues regarding public safety, twenty -year
retirement, incentive pay, and salaries.
As no one else registered to speak, Mayor Alfaro closed the public
hearing.
Items 6 — 18 are 2000 -2001 Budget related items. These items have been
discussed during budget work sessions, the public hearing, or are annual
contracts included in the proposed budget. These items may be approved
in one motion or Council may discuss them individually if desired. The
administration recommends approval of Items 6 —18.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -2 Adopting the 2000 -01 City of
Baytown Budget
The 2000 -01 budget totals $64,354,461, which is a $4,838,676 increase of
8.13 percent over the 1999 -00 budget. The increase of $1,646,285 over the
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proposed budget is due to a change in the method of valuation used by the
Harris County Appraisal District in industrial district values. The change required
the City to reallocate ad valorem tax revenues and Industrial District revenues.
The change and technical adjustment has been reviewed by the Finance
Committee and they concur with the staff recommendation.
General Fund
$36,455,816
General Debt Service Fund
7,008,170
Hotel /Motel Fund
555,323
Water & Sewer Fund
16,143,338
Sanitation Fund
2,819,497
Central Services Fund
1,372,317
Total $64,354A6Ll
Receive 2000 Appraisal Roll as Certified by the Harris County Appraisal
District
The Harris County Appraisal District ce
August 7, 2000, and the City received the
accordance with Section 26.04 of the Texas
values are submitted:
Total Appraised Market Value
Total Taxable Value
Total Uncertified (Owner's Value)
:rtified the 2000 Appraisal Roll on
same on August 10, 2000. In
Property Tax Code the following
$1,854,006,790
$1,495,484,580
$ 65,630,446
Receive Effective Tax Rate and Roll Back Calculation for 2000 Tax Year
In accordance with Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the
Finance Department submits the effective tax rate and the rollback tax rate of
$1.058127 and $1.063139 per $100 valuation, respectively. The effective tax
rate is a complicated formula. Basically, it is the tax rate that would be required
to generate the same amount of revenue for the new budget year as was
generated during the most recent year, using the existing tax base, less new
growth. The rollback tax rate is the tax rate at which the citizens can petition for
a rollback election. Section 26.04(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code requires
that we publish the effective tax rate (although it is not the tax rate we are
establishing) and the rollback rate (although we are not at that rate). A copy of
the effective and rollback rate calculation worksheet and publication is enclosed
in the packet. These rates and the method of calculation shall be published in
accordance with Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. The City has
historically used 100% of its collection rate for calculation of its effective tax. This
item was reviewed by the Finance Committee and the Committee recommends
approval.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -3 Setting the Tax Rate for
General Fund Maintenance and Operations and for Debt Service for the
2000 -2001 Fiscal Year
This ordinance will set the rate and tax levy for the General Fund
maintenance and operation for the current fiscal year at $0.47351 per $100 of
value. This ordinance will set the rate and tax levy for Debt Service for the fiscal
year at $.26352 per $100 of value. The total tax rate is $0.73703 per $100 of value,
which is the same as the 1999 fiscal year.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -4 Amends the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 86, "Garbage, Trash, and Brush," Section 86 -101 to
Increase the Collection Rate
At this time, we propose to increase the sanitation rate $1.00 per month as
outlined in the proposed budget. The increase is due to a ten - percent increase in
contract services for household waste and 24- percent increase in residential
Recycling /Drop -Off Center. The contract for household residential service
increased 87 cents per household from $7.12 to $7.99, effective July 1, 2000.
The increased residential recycling /drop -off center cost increased 18 cents per
household from 79 cents to 97 cents effective July 1, 2000. Based on the current
level of customers, our annual cost is expected to increase $188,092 due to
these two contract changes. The monthly sanitation fee will increase from
$12.56 to $13.56. The senior citizen rate will increase from $9.80 to $10.80. The
new rate will become effective on October 1, 2000.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -5 Approving the Baytown Area
Water Authority Budget for 2000 -01
The Baytown Area Water Authority budget totals $5,558,638. A copy of
the budget is in the 2000 -01 Proposed Budget. The budget was reviewed and
approved by the Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors on August 16,
2000.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -6 Authorizes an Agreement with
the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development
Foundation to Promote Economic Opportunities within the City of Baytown
The Foundation was formed for the purpose of promoting and
encouraging the formation of new businesses, the expansion of existing
businesses, the relocation of existing businesses, as well as the general
diversification of the economy in Baytown and West Chambers County. In
exchange for the services which the Foundation will provide, pursuant to the
proposed agreement, the City shall pay the Foundation $25,000. A copy of the
Foundation's 1999 Annual Report and 2000 Work Program is included in the
packet.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -7 Approving a Contract with
Interface Employee Assistance Program, Inc., for the EAP Program
Services and Managed Health Plus, and Authorizing Payment for Services
The ordinance approves a contract in the amount of $19,764 for the
contract period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001. The contract
amount is based on 610 full time employees. This service is designed to help
employees and their immediate family members with any type of personal
problem and serves as a defense for the City's Drug Testing Program. The
Interface Employee Program provides six free counseling sessions per incident
for the employee and their family members per year; supervisory/management,
and employee orientation and training; critical incident stress debriefing; and pre -
certification and utilization review for all mental /nervous and substance abuse
treatment covered under the City's medical plan. There is no increase in the unit
cost of the contract from the previous year. The cost is $2.70 per employee each
month. We have utilized Interface EAP, Inc. for over eight years and they have
continued to provide the City with quality service.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -8 Renewing the Annual Contract
for Third Party Administration (TPA) Services with InterCare Health Plans
for the Administration of the City's Health Benefit Program and Authorizing
Payment for Services
The ordinance renews the annual contract in the amount of $187,000.
Since the City is self - insured, we utilize a TPA to pay the medical and dental
claims. PPO network fees, Rx fees and administration fees will be directed
through the TPA for payment. The volume and frequency of the City's claims
has increased by thirty percent over the past three years. The increase in
contract cost is six percent. The contract period is October 1, 2000, through
September 30, 2001. We have utilized this TPA for three years. The estimated
expense for the current year is $178,000.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -9 Renewing Benefit Consulting
Services with HCC Employee Benefits, Inc., (HCC) and Authorizing
Payment for Providing Consulting Services Pertaining to the City's Health
Benefit Program
The ordinance renews services for $30,000. There is no increase in cost
from the previous year. The term of this contract is October 1, 2000, through
September 30, 2001. HCC has provided quality brokerage service for the City
for over eight years.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -10 Authorizing a Memorandum
of Renewal of the Animal Responsibility Agreement with the Houston
Humane Society
The ordinance authorizes renewal of the agreement for $17,402. This is
the sixth year of the contract with the Houston Humane Society to assist in
adopting dogs and cats held by the City of Baytown. The $7.00 cost per animal
remains the same as last year.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -11 Authorizing Purchase of a'h-
Ton Truck for the Fire Department through H -GAC
The ordinance authorizes the purchase of the truck for $25,805.38
inclusive of the H -GAC fee. This vehicle replaces a 1994 sedan with over
140,000 miles as authorized in the 2000 -2001 budget.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 000914 -1 for the Annual Review and
Approval of the City's Investment Policy and Strategy in Compliance with
the Public Funds Investment Act
No changes have been made to the Public Funds Investment Act since
the 1997 Legislature. We are submitting the City of Baytown, Texas Investment
Policy for review and approval in accordance with the Public Funds Investment
Act Section 2256.005(e) and 2256.005(f). No changes have been made to the
current policy. This item was reviewed by the Finance Committee and the
Committee recommends approval.
Council Member Sheley moved to adopt item 6, Proposed Ordinance No.
000914 -2, item 7 to receive the 2000 Appraisal Roll as certified by HCAD, item 8
to receive the effective tax rate and roll back calculation for 2000 tax year, items
9 through 17, Proposed Ordinance Nos. 000914 -3 through 000914 -11, and item
18 Proposed Resolution No. 000914 -1. Council Member Mundinger seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8984
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING
FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER
AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8985
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SETTING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL FUND MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AND DEBT
SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, UPON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE
CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8986
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86, "SOLID WASTE,"
ARTICLE II, "RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE," DIVISION 8,
"FEES AND CHARGES AND BILLING PROCEDURE," SECTION
86 -101, "CHARGE FOR COLLECTION," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO
PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8987
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY (BAWA) FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8988
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH
BAYTOWN AREANVEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY -FIVE
THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8989
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A RENEWAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH INTERFACE EAP, INC.; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
NINETEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY -FOUR AND
N0 1100 DOLLARS ($19,764.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8990
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH INTERCARE
HEALTH PLANS AS A THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLAIMS
AND FOR NETWORK SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY -SEVEN THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($187,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE 8991
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT WITH HCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INC.,
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF THIRTY THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS
($30,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8992
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF HOUSTON
HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE ANNUAL ANIMAL
RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SEVENTEEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWO AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($17,402.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
See Attachment "A."
ORDINANCE NO. 8993
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TWENTY -FIVE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE AND 38/100 DOLLARS
($25,805.38) TO HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A ONE -HALF TON, FOUR -DOOR TRUCK
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1454
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY
AND STRATEGY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 000914 -2 Authorizes the Submission of
the Application for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Budget for
Fiscal Years 2000 -2002 and Authorizes Additional Actions Related to said
Grant
The Baytown Police Department has been awarded grant funds from the
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, United States
Department of Justice, (Local Law Enforcement Block Grant) for the past four
years. The grant application is for $74,548 with a local match of $8,283 to be
provided by the Police Department's seized funds. These funds may be spent for
personnel overtime and equipment but may not supplant budgeted items. Grant
funds must be expended within 24 months of receipt by the City. The proposed
resolution also authorizes the City Manager serve as the City's representative for
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all purposes under the grant and to take all further actions necessary for
submission of the grant application.
Council Member Sheley moved to adopt the resolution. Council Member
Anderson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1455
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE FOR A GRANT FROM THE 2000 -2002 LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT
OF EIGHTY -TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY -ONE
AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($82,831.00); DESIGNATING AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT
AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -12 Authorizing the
Abandonment of a Portion of Barnes Street, Ashley Street, and Abbott
Street
In accordance with Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VII, "Disposition of
City Properties," Section 2 -766, "Abandonment of streets and alleys," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Baytown; the owner of the property abutting the 300
block of each Barnes Street, Ashby Street, and Abbott Street has requested
abandonment of the 300 block of each street. Based on the HCAD certified rolls,
the land value is $69,800. Each of the utility companies has been contacted, as
well as the abutting property owner. Upon authorization to abandon and
payment by the landowner, the Legal Department will furnish a QuitClaim deed
for the portions of the streets being abandoned.
Council Member Mundinger moved to adopt the ordinance. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. In response to inquiry from Council, the
City Manager stated that none of these streets provided access to any
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residences and that all the sites have been cleaned. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 8994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DISCONTINUING, ABANDONING FOR
PUBLIC USE, AND CLOSING THE 300 BLOCK EACH OF
BARNES STREET, ASHBY STREET, AND ABBOTT STREET,
WOOSTER TERRACE, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
ABANDONING AND QUITCLAIMING ALL INTEREST OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE PUBLIC IN AND TO SAID
PORTION OF SAID STREETS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND DELIVER
CONVEYANCE TO THE ABUTTING OWNERS; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -13 Approving Change Order No.
1 to Adjust Final Quantities and Approving Final Payment and Acceptance
of the Lakewood Sanitary Sewer Diversion Project to Wagner Services, Inc.
Change Order No. 1 to adjust final quantities for $8,872.60 and approves
final payment and acceptance of the Lakewood Sanitary Sewer Diversion Project
to Wagner Services, Inc., for $30,843.24. The contract award amount was
$249,242.50 and the final contract amount is $240,369.90, which represents a
3.56- percent cost savings. The cost saving was largely due to an under -run of
quantities of six -inch PVC auger construction, six -inch PVC auger construction
with steel casing, and two -inch air release valves. The contract original duration
was 100 calendar days and the contractor completed the work in 144 calendar
days. This work was funded by 1991 bond funds.
Council Member Almendarez moved to adopt the ordinance. Council
Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 8995
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
WAGNER SERVICES, INC., TO ADJUST THE FINAL UNIT BID
QUANTITIES FOR THE LAKEWOOD SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM DIVERSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL
PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED FORTY -THREE AND 241100 DOLLARS ($30,843.24)
TO WAGNER SERVICES, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consent Agenda
Council considered the consent agenda items "a" through "f."
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -14 authorizes renewal of the
traffic signal controller contract to Kentronics, Inc., for $25,036.65.
Kentronics, Inc., submitted a written request to renew inclusive of a
3.5- percent Consumer Price Index for all Urban Areas (CPIU)
increase for the same quantities, terms and conditions of the
existing contract. The controllers approved are spares and will be
purchased as needed.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -15 authorizes renewal of the
annual medical supplies contract to PMX Medical for $28,177.47.
This contract is used by the Emergency Medical Services Division.
PMX Medical submitted a request to renew for the same unit
pricing, terms, and conditions of the existing contract. Quantities
will remain the same as last year.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -16 awards the annual fire hydrant
contract to Golden Triangle Pipe for $16,893. Invitations to bid
were mailed to four suppliers and we received three bids.
Municipal Pipe overlooked the bid opening. Golden Triangle had
last year's contract for $28,480.62. This year's contract is a 40.69 -
percent decrease compared to last year's contract. The decrease
is primarily due to last year's special projects not recurring this
year. The actual unit cost will increase by 8.44 - percent.
Manufacturer increases are due to cost of goods to produce the
product, i.e. stainless steel, rubber, and the casting material. This
contract is for the fire hydrants furnished and installed within the
city by the Public Works Department.
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d. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -17 awards the annual mosquito
control chemical contract for Item 1 to Public Health Equipment &
Supply Company, Inc., in the amount of $12,318; Items 5 and 8 to
B & G Chemicals and Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $1,685.75;
and Items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 to Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., in the
amount of $20,488.35 for a total contract award of $34,492.10.
Invitations to bid were mailed to seven suppliers and we received
three bids. Degesch America & Best Way said they did not receive
a bid. However, addresses were verified as correct. Cheminova,
Inc., bid through its distributor B & G Chemical. No response was
received from the remaining vendor. B & G Chemicals did not meet
specifications for Item 1. Van Waters & Rogers did not meet
specifications for Item 5. The addition of new chemicals which
allow spraying near watercourses constitute 45.12 percent of
contract award. This annual contract will be used by the Health
Department for mosquito control.
e. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -18 authorizes payment for the
sole source purchase of the annual software maintenance contract
to Pentamation for $21,484.25. These annual contracts provide
support in the event of programming upgrades, bug fixes,
telephone support, etc. This contract is for the following software
packages: Fund Accounting, Purchasing, Budget, Payroll, Permits,
Occupational Licensing, Code Enforcement, IQ, Fixed Assets,
Position Control, Inventory, Utility Billing, Receipts Manager, Fleet
Management, and Custom Programming.
f. Proposed Ordinance No. 000914 -19 authorizes the sole source
purchase of an undercover surveillance vehicle for Harris County
Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force (HCOC /NTF) from Audio
Intelligence Devices, Inc., for $113,663. Audio Intelligence is the
only vendor that supplies this mobile surveillance platform
possessing unique and /or proprietary characteristics and
capabilities. Funding will be from grant funds.
Council Member Murray moved to adopt the consent agenda items "a"
through 'T" Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
For bid tabulation, see Attachments "B" through " "E."
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Minutes of Regular Session — September 14, 2000
ORDINANCE NO. 8996
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF
KENTRONICS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CONTROLLER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY -FIVE
THOUSAND THIRTY -SIX AND 651100 DOLLARS ($25,036.65);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8997
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF PMX
MEDICAL FOR THE ANNUAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
THE SUM OF TWENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY -SEVEN AND 47/100 DOLLARS ($28,177.47); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8998
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF GOLDEN
TRIANGLE PIPE FOR THE ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANTS
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED NINETY -THREE AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($16,893.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 8999
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PUBLIC HEALTH
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., VAN WATERS &
ROGERS, INC., AND B & G CHEMICALS AND EQUIPMENT,
INC., FOR THE ANNUAL MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -FOUR THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED NINETY -TWO AND 10/100 DOLLARS ($34,492.10);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Minutes of Regular Session — September 14, 2000
ORDINANCE NO. 9000
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM
OF TWENTY -ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY -FOUR
AND 251100 DOLLARS ($21,484.25) TO SUNGARD
PENTAMATION, INC., AS THE SOLE SOURCE FOR THE
ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9001
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM
OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
SIXTY -THREE AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($113,663.00) TO AUDIO
INTELLIGENCE DEVICES, INC., AS THE SOLE SOURCE FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A SURVEILLANCE VEHICLE; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
City Manager's Report
Chevron Conservation Award
The community celebration is on October 19, 2000, Bayland Island, 6:00-
8:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Recognition Dinner
The dinner will be on October 10, 2000
Baytown 2020
The public hearing will be on October 16, 2000, if that is acceptable to
Council.
Emglovee Accomplishments
Lynda Kilgore was commended for the work she did with the Texas
Municipal Courts Education Center.
Allison Smith was commended for the certification award she received.
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Minutes of Regular Session - September 14, 2000
Hold Hearing on the Appeal of the Decision of the Urban Rehabilitation
Standards Review Board Concerning the Property at 3221-1/. Illinois Street
(Lot 3, Block 12, East Baytown)
(George Whitaker withdrew the appeal on Friday, September 8. He will
obtain a permit and remove the structure.)
Consider Affirming, Reversing, or Modifying the Decision of the Urban
Rehabilitation Standards Review Board, Concerning the Property at 3221 -1/,
Illinois Street (Lot 3, Block 12, East Baytown)
Council Member Almendarez moved to affirm the decision of the Urban
Rehabilitation Standards Review Board concerning the property at 3221 -1/2
Illinois Street. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Mundinger,
Murray, Godwin, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None
Adjourn
As there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was
adjourned,
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