2001 03 08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 8, 2001
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on March 8, 2001, at 6:34 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance:
Victor Almendarez
Council Member
Scott Sheley
Council Member
Ronnie Anderson
Council Member
Calvin Mundinger
Council Member
Don Murray
Council Member
Coleman Godwin
Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Monte Mercer City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney
Gary W. Smith City Clerk
The meeting was opened with a quorum present and Council Member Anderson led the pledge of
allegiance and offered the invocation after which the following business was conducted:
Consider approval of minutes for the work session and regular meeting held on February 22,
2001.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meeting
held on February 22, 2001. Council Member Almendarez seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -1, setting a public hearing concerning criteria for the
development and adoption of a voting plan.
The proposed ordinance sets the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the guidelines and
criteria for the creation of a voting plan for Baytown at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2001. The
public hearing will allow interested members of the public to present information and concerns related
to the redistricting process.
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Council Member Almendarez moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9119
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF A VOTING PLAN; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -2, first reading of the Ordinance annexing property
currently within the extra - territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being approximately 25-
acre tract located at the southwest intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Thompson Road.
This is the first reading of the ordinance annexing property currently within the extra - territorial
jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being approximately a 25 -acre tract located at the southwest
intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Thompson Road. The City of Baytown has received a request
to annex a tract of land of approximately 25 acres owned by Venture 2000 LTD and proposed for
development with a truck stop. Venture 2000 LTD has filed and the City Council has approved a
petition to annex this property. The property is presently vacant, but development will proceed
promptly after annexation. A copy of the Service Plan is attached to the proposed ordinance.
In accordance with state law, two public hearings were held on the proposed annexation on February 8,
2001. Notice of the public hearings was published in the Baytown Sun on January 29, 2001, after the
201h day before and before the 10`h day before the public hearings.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9120
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF A 25 -ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 AND THOMPSON ROAD; WHICH SAID TERRITORIES LIE
ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -3, authorizing renewal with Texas Municipal League
Workers' Compensation Joint Insurance Fund to provide administrative services for the City's
Workers' Compensation Program.
The proposed ordinance authorizes renewal with Texas Municipal League Workers' Compensation Joint
Insurance Fund to provide administrative services, claims cost, and excess workers' compensation
insurance for a projected payment of $495,000. The renewal is an 8% increase over our 2000 costs.
Council Member Murray moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Godwin seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9121
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS' COMPENSATION JOINT INSURANCE FUND TO
PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION
PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR MONTHLY
CLAIMS AS INCURRED, ADJUST ESCROW NECESSARY TO MEET SIXTY (60) DAYS
AVERAGE CLAIMS REQUIREMENT AND PROJECTED PAYMENT OF FOUR HUNDRED
NINETY -FIVE THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS ($495,000.00) FOR CLAIMS COSTS,
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, AND EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 0103084, awarding an engineering service contract to Busch,
Hutchison and Associates, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for the 2001 Municipal Street
Rehabilitation Program.
The proposed ordinance awards an engineering service contract to Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc.
(BHA) to prepare plans and specifications for the 2001 Municipal Street Rehabilitation Program. The
Architectural/Engineering Selection Committee has approved the award of the project to Busch,
Hutchison & Associates, Inc. Compensation for basic services will be 7.5% of the construction cost
estimated at $74,221, plus surveying and geotechnical services not to exceed $34,000. The
compensation is consistent with the American Society of Civil Engineers curves for median
compensation.
The scope of work includes the design of asphalt overlay jobs on Northwood, West Texas Avenue and
Lindberg; the reconstruction of flexible base pavement on Lindberg; and concrete pavement replacement
on Chandler, Mayhaw, Oakmont, Woodcrest and Deanne. The estimated construction cost is $989,615.
This will be funded by 2001 General Fund budget.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Mundinger seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9122
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH BUSCH, HUTCHISON AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PREPARE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2001 MUNICIPAL STREET REHABILITATION
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY -ONE AND N01100 DOLLARS
($108,221); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -5, approving deduct Change Order No. 1 on Work
Order No. 6 and approving final payment and acceptance of the work on work on the Annual
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project — Year 2000.
The proposed ordinance approves deduct Change Order No. 1 (to adjust final quantities) in the amount
of $3,003.75 on Work Order No. 6 and approves final payment of $4,584.41 and acceptance of the work
of P.M. Construction and Rehabilitation, L.P. on the Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project —
Year 2000. Work Order 6 was for pipe bursting, service reconnections, point repairs, manhole
replacements and related work on Polly, Park, Ammons, Business 146, and Redell Road at West Cedar
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rpmN Bayou Lynchburg. The original work order amount was $70,942 and the final contract amount is
$67,938.25, which represents a 4.2% cost savings. The cost savings were largely due to a reduction in
the amount of 8" pipe bursting and the number of sewer reconnections required. The contract original
duration was 20 working days and the contractor completed the work in 11 working days. This work
was funded by 2000 Certificates of Obligation.
Council Member Almendarez moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Mundinger seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9123
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 ON WORK ORDER
NO. 6 AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK ON WORK ORDER NO. 6 WITH P.M.
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION, L.P., TO ADJUST THE FINAL UNIT BID
QUANTITIES FOR THE ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT -
YEAR 2000; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED EIGHTY -FOUR AND 41/100 DOLLARS ($4,584.41) TO P.M. CONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION, L.P., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -6, approving Change Order No. 3 to the 2000
Municipal Street Rehabilitation Program.
Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -6, approves Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $10,893 to D & W
Contractors, Inc. for the 2000 Municipal Street Rehabilitation Program. This change order adds the
replacement of five inlets along Lee Drive. The original contract specifications include the replacement
of only the inlet box covers and not the underground inlet box. As the lids were being removed for
replacement, five inlet boxes were identified as needing to be replaced. The specifications do not
include an allowance specifically identifying inlet box replacement. Therefore, this change order is
necessary to cover the additional cost.
The contract award amount was $1,577,753. This Change Order and Change Orders No. 1 and 2
represent a 3.4% cost growth, resulting in a new contract price of $1,630,944.77. The contract's original
duration was 200 working days. Prior change orders added 20 working days and this change order adds
13 working days, for a total of 233 working days.
Future street rehabilitation contracts will include a unit price item for in ground storm box repairs.
Council Member Almendarez moved approval of the ordinance. Council Member Godwin seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9124
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH D & W CONTRACTORS,
INC., FOR THE 2000 MUNICIPAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY -THREE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($10,893.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consent Agenda:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -7, approves Deduct Change Order No. 5 in the amount
of $1,000 and Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $9,507.50 to Fireman Construction
Company, Inc. for the Municipal Court and Jail contract. Deduct Change Order No. 5
arises from the lack of availability of trees with the prescribed trunk diameter. Trees with
a smaller trunk diameter are available and will comply with the landscape ordinance
requirements.
Change Order No. 6 is to cover the increased cost of security electronics for the new
court and jail. The original plans did not include all of the desired security cameras,
electronics and related equipment that was desired in either facility. The cost of the
proposed security electronics will be offset by manpower savings. Change Order No. 3
added $40,000 to cover the additional security equipment; however, when the contractor
received bids for the items, the costs were $9,507.50 more than was approved in Change
Order No. 3. Change Order No. 6 provides the additional funding to provide the
additional security electronics.
The net change for Change Orders No. 5 and No. 6 is $8,507.50. The contract amount
was $4,650,000 and these change orders, along with the previous change orders represent
at 1.8% cost growth. The contract's original duration was 485 working days and the
contract duration remains unchanged.
The contractor has requested Change Order No. 4 concerning certain walls in the jail.
We are working to resolve this issue; however, the requested Change Order is pending.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -8, authorizes an Interlocal Agreement with Barbers Hill
ISD, Goose Creek CISD, Lee College, the City of Seabrook, and the City of Baytown for
a Cooperative Auction to be held on May 5, 2001. This year's auction will be organized
and held by the Goose Creek CISD in coordination with the other entities.
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C. Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -9, awards the fourth renewal of the annual installation
of traffic signal equipment contract to Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. in the amount of
$62,550. Southwest Signal Supply submitted a letter requesting renewal of their current
contract for the same terms and conditions, and same unit pricing. Quantities remain the
same. This contract is used by the Traffic Department for the installation of traffic signal
equipment.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -10, amends Ordinance No. 9115, adopted on February
22, 2001, to name MSE Environmental, Inc. as the contractor for Baytown's Eighth
Annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on April 21, 2001. Through a
misunderstanding in preparing the agenda and information for the February 22, 2001
meeting, the Houston Galveston Area Council was named as the payee for providing the
collection and disposal services for the Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day.
This year, the City is contracting directly with MSE Environmental, Inc. The proposed
ordinance convects the error and names the correct payee.
e. Proposed Ordinance No. 010308 -11, amends Ordinance No. 9112, adopted on February
22, 2001, (which amended Ordinance 9111, adopted on February 8, 200 1) to correct the
spelling of an election judge's name, to name a replacement alternate judge in Precinct
533, to set the date for the canvass of the election returns, and to establish a date for a
run -off election, should one be necessary. The alternate judge for Precinct 533 has
reported his inability to serve. In his place, the presiding judge for the precinct has
recommended the appointment of Ms. Tammy Cardwell, who has experience in
conducting elections.
The canvass must be conducted no earlier than the third day after the election and no later
than the seventh day after the election. The regular meeting of May 10, 2001 fits within
the required time period.
Our Charter requires that each Council Member be elected by a majority of the ballots
cast at the election. Because of the interest in the election as reflected in the number of
candidates that have filed, there is a likelihood of a run -off election being required. The
Election Code allows only a small window for holding a run -off election. During the
period, the election could be held on May 26 (Memorial Day weekend) or June 2. To
encourage a larger turnout, we recommend that the run -off election be held on June 2,
2001, if it is necessary.
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f. Proposed Resolution No. 010308 -1, requests the sheriff or constable to sell certain
property at a public sale pursuant to Section 34.05(c) of the Texas Tax Code. In 1997,
the Legislature amended the Tax Code to allow taxing entities to sell via a public sale
property held by a taxing entity as a result of the receipt of an insufficient bid at a tax
foreclosure sale. At a public sale, the property will be sold at a public auction at the
courthouse door of the county on the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The acceptance of a bid at such a sale is conclusive and binding
on the question of its sufficiency. As such, it is believed that this process will provide the
City an efficient mechanism for (i) returning deteriorated or unproductive properties to
the tax rolls, (ii) enhancing the value of ownership to the properties neighboring those
which have been bid off to the City in tax foreclosure sales, and (iii) improving the safety
and quality of life throughout the City. The date of the Tax Foreclosure Sale was
October 5, 1993. The right of redemption has expired and the property contains no
improvements. This resolution authorizes the sale of the following property:
Property Address: 1201 Willow Street, Baytown, Texas
Legal Description: Lots 151 & 152, Blk 12; Pelly Section 1
Number and Style of Suit: Cause No. 1991 - 12687; City of Baytown v. Louise
Bellinger; In the 1891h Judicial District Court,
Harris County, Texas
g. Proposed Resolution No. 010308 -2, authorizes application to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Department for a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant in the
amount of $715,000 for the development and extension of wetlands at the Baytown Nature
Center. The project will cost $1,430,000 and will consist of additional flushing channels to
Crystal Bay and Scott Bay and the creation of an additional 50 acres of wetlands. The
project will also include an educational pavilion, boardwalks, trails and interpretative
signage as well as the planting of wetland grasses and other aquatic and marsh plants. This
project will complete most of the interior wetlands construction. The timing of this grant
application is important to allow us to leverage the Lyondell and Galveston Bay Estuary
Program funds ($215,000) into more project funding. Other funding sources are being
developed that may reduce our actual cash match. $450,000 is authorized from the Capital
Improvement Project Fund and the balance will come from donations and in -kind services.
The submission deadline for the grant is March 23, 2001. Approval is anticipated in
September 2001, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2002 and completion
in the fall of 2002. The Baytown Nature Center Subcommittee has approved the proposed
grant project and recommends approval of the proposed resolution.
h. Proposed Resolution No. 010308 -3, authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute the
General Certificates of Local Governmental Unit and Certificate of Highest Ranking
Official relating to the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Notes,
Series 2001, by Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation ( "STHFC ") and related
documents. STHFC has proposed offering Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding
Notes, Series 2001, in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 in order to provide funds to
refund certain outstanding obligations of STHFC thereby preserving the availability of
funds to assist in financing the origination of certain mortgage loans for the purchase of
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single family residences by persons and families of low and moderate income throughout
STHFC's territory.
The issuance of the bonds is expected to advance the STHFC's continued efforts in
providing safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing to residents of its sponsoring
political subdivisions, including the City of Baytown. To gain approval of the Texas
Attorney General's Office for the issuance of the desired bonds, the STHFC has asked that
the City of Baytown confirm certain information regarding the STHFC, including, but not
limited to, the City's approval of STHFC's Restated Articles of Incorporation, the City's
appointment of Daniel Sandoval to the STHFC's Board of Directors, and the fact there is no
litigation pending or threatened against the City relating to STHFC.
Council Member Sheley moved approval of the consent agenda, items a through h. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9125
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 AND CHANGE ORDER
NO. 6 WITH FIREMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND
JAIL CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVEN AND 501100 DOLLARS ($8,507.50); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9126
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BARBERS
HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEE COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF
SEABROOK FOR A COOPERATIVE AUCTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9127
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SUPPLY, INC.,
FOR THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SIXTY -TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100 DOLLARS ($62,550.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9128
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9115 PASSED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2001, TO
CORRECTLY NAME THE CONTRACTOR FOR BAYTOWN'S EIGHTH ANNUAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY -SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY -
THREE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($46,523.00) TO MSE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9129
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9111, PASSED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2001, AND ORDINANCE
NO. 9112, PASSED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2001, TO NAME THE ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR
THE REGULAR AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON MAY 5, 2001, TO SET THE
DATE THAT THE RETURNS WILL BE CANVASSED AND TO SET THE DATE THAT ANY
RUNOFF ELECTION THAT MAY BE NECESSARY WILL BE HELD; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1475
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE TO SELL CERTAIN PROPERTIES AT A
PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 34.05 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT
GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS AT THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT
THEREFROM; AUTHORIZING THE REQUISITE MATCH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1477
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GENERAL
CERTIFICATES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF
SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING NOTES, SERIES 2001, BY
SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider appointment to the Baytown Area Community Long Range Planning Commission to fill
the unexpired term of Janet Simon.
Council Member Mundinger moved the appointment of Jim Cauley to fill the unexpired term of Janet
Simon. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. Janet Simon's service to the City was
recognized. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarez, Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
City Manager's Report.
The City Employees Picnic will be held on May 19 at Roseland Park.
New park signs have been installed at Roseland Park, N. C. Foote Park, Pelly Park and
Central Little League Park.
The Gator Ride was a success despite bad weather.
The census information will be posted on the Census Bureau website on Friday, March 9.
Senate Bill 417 passed the Senate 30 -0. We are now awaiting action in the House.
Consider appeal of decision of chief building official denying the application for a sign to be
located at southwest corner of Interstate Highway 10 and Thompson Road, Flying J, Inc.,
appellant.
Vic Arnold, representative of Flying J, Inc. presented the appeal of the Chief Building Official's
decision denying the application for variances for a sign for the proposed truck facility. The variance
request relating to the message board was withdrawn, as was the variance request related to signs in the
right -of -way. Flying J contends that no right -of -way exists at the contested location. The appeal
continued on the height restrictions. Mr. Arnold testified that the height was determined by floating a
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ya, balloon and determining the height accessary for potential customers to safely exit the highway to arrive
at the facility.
Mitre Prewitt, Chief Building Official, icstified relating to tile terms of the ordinances, the comparable
signs in the area and the requests of Plying J that vary from the ordinances.
Consider affirming, reversing on modifying the decision of the chief building official denying tine
application for a sign to be located at the smrtbwest corner of interstate Iligbavay 10 and
Thompson Road, Flying J, Inc.,. appellant.
Council Member Murray moved to affirm the decision of the Chief Building Official denying the
requested variance. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion- In response to questions from
City Council, Mr. Arnold related that sign heights for Flying J vary, The tallest sign is Sao feet. There
are no features that are unique to the proposed location its compared to the other truck facilities at the
intersection. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Almendarea.,.Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Mun-ay and Shelcy
Mayor Altaro.
:Nays: None..
`the motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Shelcy moved adjournment of the meeting.
Council Member Mundingor seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes; Council Members Almendare2, Anderson, .Godwin, Mundinger, Murray and Shelcy
Mayor Altaro.
.Nays: None.
The mceting adjourned at 7:14 pain.
r,.
Gaty W. , ull
City Clerk
RENEWAL
TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT
BID #: 048 -01 4TH RENEWAL
DATE: APRIL 14,1997 @ 2:00 P.M. opened
Contract Term: April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002
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SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SUPPLY, INC.
NO.
QTY.
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
4th RENEWAL
ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT, per
specifications. Southwest Signal Supply, Inc.,
submitted a written request to renew the curren
contract for the same Pricine terms and
conditions. This contract will be used by the
1
1
LOT
Traffic Department.
$ 62,550.00
Quantities and unit pricing remain the
same this year as last year.
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