2001 07 12 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 12, 2001
6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on July 12, 2001,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following in
attendance:
Mercedes Renteria, III
Council Member
Ronnie Anderson
Council Member
Calvin Mundinger
Council Member
Coleman Godwin
Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Monte Mercer City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney
Gary W. Smith City Clerk
Absent was: Scott Sheley Council Member
Don Murray Council Member
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 of the special meetings held on June 26, 2001, June
26, 2001, and June 29, 2001 and the work session held on June 28, 2001.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the special meetings held
on June 26, 2001, June 26, 2001, and June 29, 2001, and the work session held on June
28, 2001. Council Member Godwin seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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Minutes of the Regular Session —July 12, 2001
Citizen communications
Lindy Hall, Richlin RV Park, 3101 N. Highway 146, requested a partial refund of water
deposit required for Richlin RV Park and a meter reading.
Mayor Alfaro referred Mr. Hall's request to Administration for response.
Sec. 98- 56(b)(13), Code of Ordinances, establishes the deposit amount for RV parks at
not less than $50 per unit space. Richlin RV Park has 35 spaces, therefore the minimum
deposit is $1,750. Sec. 98 -56(d) provides for refunds upon termination of service.
Presentation from Reliant Energy concerning new Tariffs for Retail Pilot Program.
David Baker, Reliant Energy/HL &P, spoke briefly concerning the new tariff filed by the
regulated distribution company. The distribution company will not bill the customer.
Rather, the retail utility will bill the distribution charges in the retailer's bill. New
charges for checking inside trouble will be charged in the deregulated industry. The
payment of the franchise fee to the City will no longer be based on gross receipts, but will
be based on kilowatt hours.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -2, approving professional services
contract for tax increment reinvestment zone consultant.
The contract for professional services with Hawes Hill and Associates, L.L.P. is in the
amount of $65,000, plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $5,000, to provide
consultant services for the creation of the proposed Baytown Reinvestment Zone Number
1. The consultant will provide the City with knowledge, experience, and expertise to
properly negotiate an agreement with the property owners and developers within the
proposed zone. This will supplement the skills of the administrative staff in evaluating
the proposals for the zone. Prior to approval of the TIRZ, payments for professional
services are the responsibility of the entities requesting creation of the TIRZ. The
proposed contract is contingent upon creation of the TIRZ and preliminary funding by the
other entities. Funding will be reimbursed from the incremental tax revenues generated
by the zone. City funds will not be obligated.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the proposed ordinance. Council
Member Anderson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9188
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
WITH HAWES HILL AND ASSOCIATES, LLP, FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE
CREATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1, CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF
SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($70,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -3, accepting a 1.712 -acre tract of land
located at 2101 Market Street from the Communities Foundation of Texas.
This is part of an original 3.73 -acre tract that was purchased by the CFT on behalf of the
City for the Goose Creek Stream Project. In December 1999, the City purchased a
portion of the property from the CFT for the Goose Creek Phase III Trail. The remaining
portion, which includes a building, was being held by the CFT for a future grant match.
However, the City now needs the property for storage purposes and desires to accept the
property at this time. No City funds will be used.
Council Member Godwin moved approval of the proposed ordinance. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING A 1.712 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 2101 MARKET
STREET FROM THE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS TO BE USED
FOR STORAGE AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO FILE SAID DEED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consent Agenda
a. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -4 authorizing the renewal of
the Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and U.S.
Filter Recovery Services (Southwest), Inc.
This item was withdrawn from consideration.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -5 authorizes the third amendment and
extension to the lease agreement for office space for Harris County
Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force. The lease agreement
currently expires on October 31, 2004. This proposed ordinance extends
the agreement for one additional year. In exchange, the landlord will
install a 2 -ton split air - conditioning system in the second floor server
room. The lease payments are approximately $151,604.50 per year and are
subject to increase based upon the consumer price index. Funds will come
from the Task Force funds. No City funds will be used.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -6 awards the second renewal for the
annual ready -mix concrete contract to Transit Mix Concrete - Baytown, Inc.
in the amount of $86,750. Transmit Mix submitted a written request to
renew the current contract for the same pricing, terms and conditions.
Quantities remain the same. A telephone market survey indicates costs
ranging from $63.50 to $66.00 per cubic yard compared to our current
pricing of $57.00 to $58.00. This contract is used by the Public Works and
Parks and Recreation Departments for various construction projects, i.e.,
streets and drainage repair, new projects, rehabilitation projects, etc.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -7 awards the first renewal of the annual
tire and tube contract, Section I, police pursuit tires, to JMB Tire and
Appliance Company in the amount of $12,920.00; and Section II, III, and
IV, passenger, light truck, off -road, and heavy truck tires and tubes to Carr's
City Tire Service in the amount of $65,207.88. Total award of contract is
$78,127.88. JMB Tire and Appliance Company and Carr's City Tire Service
submitted written requests to renew their current contracts for the same
pricing, terms and conditions. Quantities remain the same.
e. Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -8 awards the first renewal of the annual
fittings, valves, and meter boxes contract to Golden Triangle Pipe in the
amount of $50,849.18. Golden Triangle Pipe has submitted a written request
to renew the current contract for the same pricing, terms and conditions.
This annual contract is used by the Utilities Department for the water
distribution and water rehabilitation projects, and Public Works for drainage
and sewer maintenance (manhole covers, etc.). This contract is specifically
designed to stock inventory items in the central warehouse. Quantities
remain the same.
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f. Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -9 awards the second renewal of the
annual EMS pharmaceutical contract to Sun Belt Medical/Emergi- Source
in the amount of $19,309.30. Sun Belt has submitted a written request to
renew the contract for the same unit pricing, terms and conditions.
Quantities remain the same. This contract is used by the Emergency
Medical Services Division.
g. Proposed Ordinance 010712 -10 authorizes an interlocal agreement with
Lee College District (the "District ") for the use of the grounds and
facilities for 4th of July Celebrations. The interlocal agreement provides
for use of the grounds at no expense to the City. The agreement is for a
one -year term that automatically renews for successive one -year periods
unless either party terminates the same in writing at least 60 days before
any July 4`h celebration. It is a statutory requirement that the governing
body approve the interlocal agreement. The District's Board of Regents
has approved the agreement. The July 4, 2001 interlocal agreement was
approved at the June 14, 2001 council meeting. This will establish a 5-
year agreement with Lee College for future celebrations.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the consent agenda, items b through g.
Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9190
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION TO LEASE WITH I -10
REALTY L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9191
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE -
BAYTOWN, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL READY -MIX CONCRETE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF
EIGHTY -SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($86,750.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE 9192
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF JMB TIRE AND APPLIANCE
COMPANY AND CARR'S CITY TIRE SERVICE FOR THE ANNUAL TIRE AND
TUBE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SEVENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY -SEVEN AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($78,127.88); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9193
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE
FOR THE ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES AND METER BOXES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY -NINE AND 18/100 DOLLARS
($50,849.18); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9194
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF SUN BELT
MEDICAUEMERGI- SOURCE FOR THE ANNUAL EMS PHARMACEUTICAL
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINE AND 30/100
DOLLARS ($19,309.30); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9195
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEE
COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
City Manager's Report.
TIRZ update —Lee College presentation – July 19, 2001
Goose Creek CISD presentation – July 9, 2001
Harris County presentation – July 10, 2001
Budget work sessions – August 6, 2001, 7:00 a.m.
August 7, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
August 8, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
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Hold public hearing on a proposed tax abatement agreement between the City of
Baytown and EniChem Americas, Inc. at 6:45 p.m.
Pursuant to the guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatement in a reinvestment zone,
this public hearing is held at the City Council's option and it affords interested parties an
opportunity to speak and present written materials for or against the approval of the
agreement, which abates the City's ad valorem taxes, either in whole or in part, on the
contemplated regional distribution center facility, for five years.
On May 25, 2001, EniChem submitted an application for tax abatement and requested a
variance to the Guidelines. The Guidelines provide that the planned improvement must
"prevent the loss of employment, retain or create employment for at least fifteen (15)
people on a permanent basis." EniChem's $6,250,000 improvement project is projected
to create between 7 and 11 full -time positions with EniChem and to retain in Baytown
between 7 and 9 full -time positions. To grant the variance requested, City Council must
find that the terms of the tax abatement agreement further the objectives of the Guidelines
and
(1) there will be no substantial adverse affect on the provision of the City's
service or tax base; and,
(2) the planned use of the property will not constitute a hazard to the public
safety, health or morals.
No one appeared to speak at the public hearing. The public hearing was closed at 6:46
p.m.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010712 -1, granting a variance and approving a
tax abatement agreement with EniChem Americas, Inc.
The proposed ordinance grants a variance from the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting a
Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone created in Harris or Chambers County
(Guidelines) and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to
attest to a tax abatement agreement for certain taxable property located in the Elastomers
Reinvestment Zone with EniChem Americas, Inc. ( "EniChem "). On May 25, 2001,
EniChem submitted an application for tax abatement and requested a variance to the
Guidelines. The Guidelines provide that the planned improvement must "prevent the loss
of employment, retain or create employment for at least fifteen (15) people on a
permanent basis." EniChem's $6,250,000 improvement project is projected to create
between 7 and 11 full -time positions with EniChem and to retain in Baytown between 7
and 9 full -time positions. To grant the variance requested, City Council must find that
the terms of the tax abatement agreement further the objectives of the Guidelines and
(3) there will be no substantial adverse affect on the provision of the City's
service or tax base; and,
(4) the planned use of the property will not constitute a hazard to the public
safety, health or morals.
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This proposed ordinance grants the variance requested and approves the tax abatement
agreement with EniChem. EniChem was not the owner of the property at the time the
application was filed. EniChem now owns the property.
Council Member Renteria moved approval of the proposed ordinance. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9196
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
FOR GRANTING A TAX ABATEMENT IN A REINVESTMENT ZONE
CREATED IN HARRIS OR CHAMBERS COUNTY; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN
TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE ELASTOMERS REINVESTMENT
ZONE WITH ENICHEM AMERICAS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 010712 -1, authorizing submittal of the 2001 -2002
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development and related actions.
The 2001 -2002 allocation is $1,236,000, an increase from last year's allocation of
$1,087,000. Funding under the proposed budget includes $571,514 in unexpended funds
from previous program allotments and $32,560 in program income received from
repayment of demolition and housing rehabilitation liens and revolving loan program
payments, for a total budget of $1,730,074.
The City must submit an annual application and proposed Action Plan to the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to receive the CDBG
Entitlement grant. The Community Development Advisory Committee has reviewed
proposals and formulated funding recommendations for the 2001 -2002 CDBG Action
Plan. City Council makes the final decision concerning the activities and level of funding
contained in the CDBG Program each year. Attached for Council review and action is the
proposed 2001 -2002 CDBG Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.
This budget document contains the concurring recommendations from the Community
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Development Advisory Committee and City staff concerning the activities ' and level of
funding for the 2001 -2002 CDBG Program Year.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 010712 -2, amending the CDBG - funded
Homebuyers' Assistance Program Guidelines.
Proposed Resolution No. 010712 -2 amends the Homebuyers' Assistance Program
Guidelines to increase the maximum sales price for an eligible home from $60,000 to
$70,000. The program assists income- eligible homebuyers with a maximum of $4,500
toward the purchase of existing homes within the city limits. The maximum sales price
for an eligible home has been $60,000 for the past three years. In this same period of
time, the stable economy has increased the price of housing, decreased interest rates,
created more lenient lending criteria, and spurred new housing development. These
conditions affect the popularity of the program. The existing sales price restriction makes
it difficult for eligible homebuyers to utilize the program. This revision has been
reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee and included in the
2001 -2002 proposed Community Development Block Grant budget.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 010712 -3, approving the Basic Home
Improvement Program Guidelines.
Proposed Resolution No. 010712 -3 approves the Basic Home Improvement Program
Guidelines. The Basic Home Improvement Program (BHIP) will provide assistance to
income - eligible homeowners in an amount up to $5,000 for necessary repairs to bring a
system, such as the roof, plumbing, electrical, etc. into code compliance. The income
allowed for eligible participants is 80% of the area median income as prescribed by
HUD, the same criteria as that used for the Homebuyers' Assistance Program. The
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will conduct a site visit to verify the need for the
requested repairs and prepare a work write -up. The Housing Planner will assist income-
eligible homeowners to secure a trade contractor through the standard competitive bid
process and ensure that work is completed prior to compensating the contractor. BHIP
targets moderate housing units in order to assist the owners in retaining both investment
and equity. This program has been reviewed by the Community Development Advisory
Committee and included in the 2001 -2002 proposed Community Development Block
Grant budget. The program will become effective October 1, 2001.
Yul McCain, 3120 Decker Drive #2824, asked Council why the proposal submitted by
Baytown Agape Community Center was not funded in the CDBG budget. The program
has operated for eight years, teaching life skills and job skills to youth. Mayor Alfaro
referred Mr. McCain's question to staff for response.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the proposed resolutions. Council
Member Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1500
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 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE 2001 -2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS;
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1501
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CDBG - FUNDED HOMEBUYERS'
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1502
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ADOPTING THE BASIC HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Adjourn.
Council Member Godwin moved that the meeting adjourn. Council Member Mundinger
seconded the motion. The vote follows.
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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City Clerk
CITY OF BAYTOWN
TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL READY -MIX CONCRETE CONTRACT
BID #: 051 -01
Contract term: July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001
TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE -
BAYTOWN, INC.
DESCRIPTION
ANNUAL READY -MIX CONCRETE CONTRACT,
specifications. Transit Mix has submitted a written request to
Unit pricing &quantities
exercise their renewal option for the same rip cine. Quantities remain the same as last
remain the same. This is the second renewal for an annual contract year.
used by the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments
construction projects, i.e., streets and drainage repair,
rehab projects, etc.
$86,750.00
Market survey pricing ranges from $63.50 to $66.00 per cubic yard.
Current contract pricing for 5 sack cement delivered, 1 1/2" & larger aggregate is $57.00 per cubic yard.
Current contract pricing for ready -mix concrete less than 1 1/2" aggregate is $58.00 per cubic yard.
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL TIRE AND TUBE CONTRACT
BID NO.: 015 -01
Contract Term: August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002 (1st renewal option)
1ST RENEWAL
NO.
DESCRIPTION
JMB TIRE &
APPLIANCE COMPANY
CARR'S CITY TIRES
ANNUAL TIRE AND TUBE CONTRACT,
per specifications.
1
Section I- Police High Pursuit Tires
$ 12,920.00
Section II- Passenger, Light Trucks, Medium
2
Trucks, Trailer Tires and Tubes.
$ 11,872.22
3
Section III - Off -Road Vehicles (tractors, etc.)
$ 6,035.28
4
Section IV- Heavy Trucks
$ 47,300.38
TOTAL:
$ 12,920.00
659207.88
Location:
Alvin, Texas
Baytown, Texas
Delivery:
3 working days
3 working days
RECOMMENDED RENEWAL GRAND TOTAL: $78,127.88
JMB Tire & Appliance Company and Carr's City Tires submitted written requests to renew their current contracts
for the same nricina, terms and conditions.
Quantities remain the same.
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES, AND METER BOXES CONTRACT
BID NO: 054 -01
Contract Term: August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002 (1st renewal option)
1st RENEWAL
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE
PIPE
DESCRIPTION
EXT. PRICE
ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES, AND METER BOXES CONTRACT, per
specifications. This contract is specifically designed for the inventory items in the
central warehouse. Golden Triangle Pipe has submitted a written request to renew
their current contract for the same rip cin , terms and conditions. Contract items
are used by the Utilities Department for the water distribution and water
rehabilitation projects, and Public Works for drainage and sewer maintenance
(manhole covers, etc.)
50,849.18
Quantities remain the same this year compared to last year.
LOCATION:
Beaumont, Texas
DELIVERY:
5 days ARO
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACT
BID NO: 069 -01
Contract Term: August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002
DESCRIPTION
ANNUAL EMS PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACT, per specifications
Sun Belt Medical/Emergi- Source submitted a written request to renew the
current contract for the same rip ci11 , terms and conditions. Quantitie
remain the same. This contract is used by the Emergency Medica
Services Department.
2nd RENEWAL
SUN BELT MEDICAL/EMERGI
SOURCE
$19,309.30
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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 12, 2001
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in work session on July 12, 2001, at
6:00 p.m. in the Hullum Conference Room of Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance:
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
Calvin Mundinger
Mercedes Renteria, III
Pete C. Alfaro
Monte Mercer
Karen Horner
Gary W. Smith
Absent: Scott Sheley
Don Murray
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
First Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Council Member
Council Member
The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which the following business was
conducted:
Receive and discuss the final report from the Building Ordinance Review
Committee.
Mayor Alfaro complemented the Committee for a concise, easy to read report.
Committee Chair, Carl Herring, reported that the Committee met for two hours each
week from October, 2000 through June, 2001. The members of the Committee, Bob
Crunk, Doug Relyea, Gil Chambers and Kenneth Mayo were introduced.
The Committee was guided by the charge from City Council. To meet the obligation, the
Committee solicited information in public forums and interviews from a broad spectrum
of persons, including members of the public that spoke at three public forums, guests
invited to the meetings of the Committee, City staff and members of all major trades, to
obtain relevant information. The information was analyzed in an unbiased manner.
The progress of the Committee was documented. All minutes were recorded and
forwarded to the Mayor. Changes recommended by the Committee were reported as they
were made. An interim report was given to City Council in January.
Positive discoveries include:
• the majority of the ordinances are providing the desired results,
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• the national codes are effective and diminish the need for local codes,
• the public viewed the review as positive,
• City staff is willing to help permit applicants and to improve performance,
• Inspection Division is responsive, even if understaffed, and
• Builders and the public will accept higher fees, if they lead to better service.
The following difficulties were discovered:
• administration of the ordinances
• hiring and retaining qualified personnel
• inconsistent interpretations of codes /ordinances
• inadequate training/qualifications
• interpretations /requirements seem to change after plans have been
approved
• undue number of reinspections
• poor quality of submitted plans
• Chief Building Official has been used as a substitute for the variance
program;
• ordinances
• structure of ordinances
• inconsistencies between Zoning and other ordinances
• poorly constructed landscape ordinance
• previous reviews have been largely ignored
• certain ordinances are perceived to be restricting business growth
in the older areas of the City;
• variances
• a vital part in administering the ordinances
• Variance and Appeals boards seem to be inactive or non - existing
• use of variance process has been discouraged
• variance procedure is not well understood.
The Committee recommends the adoption of the proposed changes to the ordinances,
including the landscape ordinance; a referendum to delegate control of changes to the
Zoning ordinance to City Council; revitalization of the appeals and variance boards,
requiring active functioning of the boards; continuation of the upgrade of the inspection
and permitting functions (full staffing of the division, thorough training, consistent
interpretation and application, participation in professional organizations, proper pay
scale, pay scale based on increased training and skills, review of all fees to provide
proper funding of division and all insurance to properly cover risks, and improve the
documentation of the inspection process (central location of inspection tags, references to
codes to support findings, and computerization for access by contractors); activation of a
building conservation district; and establish a review cycle for city ordinances.
The Committee reported the items that had been brought to their attention, but were not
within the charge from City Council. The Committee acknowledged the citizens of the
community who took time to participate and give their input, the City staff who
supported the work of the Committee, and John Urban for his participation. Mr. Herring
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extended personal thanks to the families of the Committee members, his office manager
for assistance in preparing documents for the Committee and to the Committee members
for their dedicated service.
Mayor Alfaro responded that the Council would review the report in detail and if needed
would call the Committee back to explain their intent. Council Member Godwin stated
that he was impressed with the professional job and extended his thanks to the
Committee. Council Members Anderson joined in expressing thanks.
Review the year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report on water quality.
Fred Pack, Assistant City Manager/Public Services, stated that the report had been mailed
to the water customers of the City. The test results in the report are for year 2000 and
from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission or an EPA approved
laboratory. There were no violations reported in the test results.
Adjourn.
Council Member Anderson moved adjournment. Council Member Renteria seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger and Renteria
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
G4 W. 9mith
City Clerk