2003 08 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 14, 2003
6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on August 14, 2003, at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance:
Ronnie Anderson
Council Member
Coleman Godwin
Council Member
Calvin Mundinger
Council Member
Don Murray
Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III
Council Member
Scott Sheley
Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Gary M. Jackson
City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
City Attorney
Gary W. Smith
City Clerk
The meeting was opened with a quorum present. Mayor Alfaro recognized the members of Boy Scout
Troop #1444. Council Member Murray led the pledge of allegiance and offered the invocation after
which the following business was conducted:
Consider approval of minutes of the work session and regular meeting held on July 24, 2003.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meeting
held on July 24, 2003. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carved.
Consider approval of minutes of the special meeting held on July 31, 2003.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on July 31,
2003. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, and Sheley.
Nays: None.
Council Member Renteria and Mayor Alfaro abstained.
The motion carried.
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Consider approval of minutes of the work session held on August 1, 2003.
Council Member Godwin moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on August 1, 2003.
Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider approval of minutes of the work session held on August 4, 2003.
Council Member Renteria moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on August 4, 2003.
Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
Council Member Anderson abstained.
The motion carried.
Consider approval of minutes of the work session held on August 5, 2003.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on August 5,
2003. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, and Renteria.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider approval of minutes of the work session held on August 6, 2003.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the work session held on August 6,
2003. Council Member Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Renteria.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
Council Member Murray abstained.
The motion carried.
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United Way presentation.
City Manager Jackson introduced David Mohlman, Director of the Baytown Chapter of the United
Way, who presented a certificate to City employees in recognition of the 25% increase in their
contributions during the 2002 -2003 United Way Campaign. He said that the participation percentage
by City employees increased 5% and the average employee gift amount increased by 13% over the
previous year. He thanked Fire Chief Dale Palmer and Planning Director Gregory Stubbs, co- chairs of
the campaign. He also thanked City Manager Jackson for his support and recognized Finance Director
Donna Sams for her work as a member of the United Way Board of Directors. He noted that both the
Baytown Nature Center and the Wetlands Center will be included during the 2003 United Way Day of
Caring.
Mr. Jackson accepted the award on behalf of City employees and commended Mr. Palmer and Mr.
Stubbs for their work during the campaign.
Receive and discuss the Parks and Recreation Annual Report.
Wayne Gray, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board presented the 38`h Annual Report.
He commended Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson and staff, and thanked City Council for
their support of the Board.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Alfaro thanked Mr. Gray and the Parks and Recreation Board for
their work to improve the quality of life in the City.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -1, authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP.
Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -1 authorizes an Industrial District Agreement with Chevron Phillips
Chemical Company LP for a seven -year period. The first payment pursuant to this agreement will be
for the tax year 2003,. as its prior agreement with the City expired August 6, 2003. Because the 2003
values have yet to be certified, the 2002 values shall serve as the base under the agreement. The
agreement is in conformity with the policies adopted by the City Council for companies that had an
industrial district agreement in effect on July 26, 2002 in the City's industrial districts.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Anderson
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9610
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -2, authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with
Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc.
Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -2 authorizes an Industrial District Agreement with Natural Gas
Odorizing, Inc. for a seven -year period. The first payment pursuant to this agreement was for the tax
year 2002. Since Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc. paid the City $42,321.26 pursuant to an interim letter
agreement, no additional payment will be due for tax year 2002. The agreement is in conformity with
the policies adopted by the City Council for companies that had an industrial district agreement in
effect on July 26, 2002 in the City's industrial districts.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Anderson
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9611
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH NATURAL GAS ODORIZING, INC; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -3, awarding a professional services contract for the
Steinman Sanitary Sewer Project.
Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -3 awards a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed
$170,400 to Langford Engineering, Inc. for the Steinman Sanitary Sewer Project. Compensation for
basic services will not exceed $137,500. The project's reimbursable expenses will not exceed $6,500.
The engineering consultant's fee for surveying will not exceed $19,300 while the charges for
geotechnical services will not exceed $7,100. The scope of work includes the design and
specifications for the project. This project will be funded by 2003 Certificates of Obligation.
Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Mundinger
seconded the motion. It was noted that the Architectural & Engineering Committee was in agreement
with the recommendation. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9612
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE STEINMAN
AREA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($170,400.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 030814 -1, adopting Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
policies and guidelines.
City Manager Jackson noted that there was a formatting change in the Exhibit to the ordinance
regarding the variance criteria.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1600
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 030814 -2, granting a petition for annexation submitted by SR
ZM Corporation and authorizing preparation of a service plan.
Proposed Resolution No. 030814 -2 grants a petition for annexation submitted by SR ZM Corporation,
dba South East Development Corporation, to annex a 14 -acre tract of land in the Nathaniel Lynch
Survey, Abstract 44. The property is located adjacent to the north right -of -way line of I -10 between
the service station at Crosby - Lynchburg Road and the roadside park. The property is proposed to be
developed as an RV Park. The proposed resolution will direct staff to prepare a service plan for the
proposed annexation and to schedule the necessary public hearings.
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Council Member Godwin moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Renteria
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1601
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING
THE PETITION OF SR ZM CORPORATION CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF 14 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE NATHANIEL LYNCH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 44, BAYTOWN, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider approving the invitation to bid relating to Bayland Island.
Staff has developed an invitation to bid to allow bidders the opportunity to either 1) purchase the
restaurant building on Bayland Island and sign a long -term ground lease for the property the building
occupies or 2) buy all of Bayland Island. The options were discussed during the July 10, 2003 work
session and will be discussed in the work session preceding the meeting.
For the sale of the restaurant and long -term lease, the ground lease will be for 40 years on the land that
the building occupies and will provide access to the common areas. A fee will be charged for the
maintenance of the common areas. The conveyance will prohibit use of the property as an industrial
facility, a junk or wrecking yard, a sexually oriented business, and/or a facility that would affect the
ability of a person to sell alcoholic beverages elsewhere on Bayland Island or Britton Park.
The sale of the Island will be by deed without warranty. The sale will be subject to the marina/ships
store lease. The purchaser will pay all costs. The same uses will be prohibited. Mineral rights will be
reserved. The future dredging of the marina will be the purchaser's responsibility. The award of the
bid will be contingent upon an election approving the sale of the park land. A $25,000 deposit will be
required to cover the costs of the election. Any activity involving the wetlands would require approval
from the Corps of Engineers.
Council Member Murray moved approval of the invitation to bid relating to Bayland Island. Council
Member Anderson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -4 amends Chapter 86 "Solid Waste," Article III
"Commercial Solid Waste," Division 2 "Small Business Waste Collection Service,"
Section 86 -166, "Contract for garbage collection," of the Code of Ordinances, to
increase the fee for small business waste collection service from $25.50 to $26.50 per
month. This increase was to coincide with the $1.00 per month garbage rate increase
that became effective October 1, 2000. This section of Chapter 86, the Solid Waste
Ordinance, was not changed.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 030814 -5 awards the last renewal of the annual hot -mix
asphalt contract to Century Asphalt Materials in the amount of $73,525. Century
Asphalt submitted a written request to renew the current contract for the same pricing,
terms, and conditions. Price per ton is S29.41. Quantities remain the same. Hot -mix
asphalt is picked up at the supplier's plant site and used for patching potholes, streets,
parking lots, and various other applications by the Public Works Department.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the consent agenda, items a and b. Council Member
Anderson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9613
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "SOLID
WASTE," ARTICLE III "COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE," DIVISION 2 "SMALL BUSINESS
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE," SECTION 86 -166 "CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE
COLLECTION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO INCREASE THE
MONTHLY FEE FOR SMALL BUSINESS WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING
THE CONTRACT OF CENTURY ASPHALT MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL HOT -MIX
ASPHALT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF SEVENTY -THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($73,525.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider appointment to the Baytown Municipal Development District Board.
This item was not ready for consideration. Reverend Henry Carr signed to speak on this item, but left
the meeting before the item was reached.
Consider appointments to the Baytown Area Water Authority Board.
The terms of Robert L. Gillette, Dan M. Mundinger, and Dan Conejo expire on September 1, 2003.
Each has agreed to serve an additional term if Council elects to reappoint them. During the most
recent term, Mr. Gillette has attended ten and Mr. Mundinger has attended nine of the eleven meetings
held. Mr. Conejo was appointed to complete the term of Sam Schulze and has attended all seven of the
meetings held since his appointment on June 27, 2002.
Council Member Mundinger moved appointment of Robert L. Gillette, Dan M. Mundinger, and Dan
Conejo to the Baytown Area Water Authority Board. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider confirmation of the Mayor's appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board.
The terms of Bennie Kadjar, Carmen Torres, and Tony Fama will expire on August 31, 2003. During
the most recent term, Ms. Kadjar attended 23, Ms. Torres attended 24, and Mr. Fama attended 22 of
the 30 meetings of the Board. Each has indicated a willingness to continue their service to the City.
Council Member Murray moved confirmation of the appointment of Bennie Kadjar, Carmen Torres,
and Tony Fama to the Parks and Recreation Board. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider placing Municipal Judge on administrative leave with pay.
Council Member Mundinger moved to place Municipal Court Judge Larry Bailey on administrative
leave with pay until further notice by City Council or until January 31, 2004, the expiration of his term
of office, whichever comes first, subject to the following conditions:
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While on administrative leave, Judge Bailey will retain his judicial authority and title.
He'll be required, when appropriate, to issue warrants, take pleas of prisoners, give
magistrate warnings, and perform other duties of the Municipal Court Judge, as needed,
and will not perform any such judicial duties at the Municipal Court facility.
Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider appointment of a temporary Municipal Judge and a temporary Associate Municipal
Court Judge.
Council Member Anderson moved appointment of Tony Polumbo as temporary Municipal Judge and
Mike Parrott as temporary Associate Municipal Judge. Council Member Renteria seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
City Manager's Report.
City Manager Jackson noted that a joint work session with TIRZ #1 will be held on Monday, August
18, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Jackson announced that the public hearing on the budget will be held on Thursday, August 28,
2003, at 6:40 p.m.
Mr. Jackson said that the 201h Annual National Night Out, held on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, had been
a success. Forty -eight block parties had registered, with over a thousand citizens involved. The Mayor
and members of Council, the Police and Fire Departments, the Canine Units, S.W.A.T. Units, E.M.S.,
the Health Department, and Animal Control participated and visited locations throughout the City.
Mr. Jackson informed Council that Fire Chief Dale Palmer had resigned, effective August 15, 2003.
He commended him for his accomplishments while employed by the City and wished him well in his
rIIII new endeavors.
Mayor Alfaro thanked Chief Palmer for his service and asked that God bless him.
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Adjourn.
Council Member Mundinger moved that the meeting adjourn. Council Member Renteria seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 14, 2003
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in work session on August 14, 2003, at
5:00 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
Don Murray
Mercedes Renteria III
Scott Sheley
Pete C. Alfaro
Gary Jackson
Bob Leiper
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Gary W. Smith
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which the following business was
conducted:
Discuss invitation to bid relating to Bayland Island.
Gary Jackson, City Manager, reminded Council of the previous discussions regarding the
proposed transactions relating to the restaurant building and the entire island. The packet
included the proposed invitation to bid and compared the two options, sale of the restaurant
building with a long -term ground lease and sale of the entire island.
Bob Leiper, Assistant City Manager, explained that after the bids are received, the Council may
choose the option that provides the best benefit to Baytown. The sale will be for cash as the City
is prohibited from owner financing. The proposals must contain financial statements
documenting the ability of the bidder to consummate the transaction and the requisite bid bond.
Option 1 is the sale of the restaurant building and a ground lease. The building will be sold "as
is, where is" and all known structural defects will be disclosed. The sale will include all
equipment, furnishings and fixtures. The purchaser will be required to pay the cost of a survey
and to separate the utilities. The following uses will be prohibited: an industrial facility (light or
heavy, as defined by the City), a junk or wrecking yard, a sexually oriented business, and a
facility that would affect the ability of a person to sell alcoholic beverages elsewhere on the
island or Britton Park. Staff recommends a minimum bid of $100,000 be required, but the
decision rests with Council.
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Council Member Murray inquired if the staff had calculated a cost for doing nothing. Mr.
Jackson responded that staff had calculated costs for demolition and further development if the
invitation does not draw acceptable bids and staff believes that the proposed minimum bid fairly
covers the cost of the equipment, furniture and fixtures in the building.
Mr. Leiper continued and explained that the ground lease would be for 40 years and cover the
land the restaurant building occupies. The successful bidder will have access to the "common
areas." The purchaser will be required to maintain the utilities in the common areas that serve
the building. The lease payment will be $1 per month. A $500 per month maintenance fee for
the common areas, including lighting, will be required.
Option 2 is the sale of the island and marina. The sale will be "as is, where is, with all defects."
It will include all equipment, furnishings, fixtures and utilities. The purchaser will be required to
pay the cost of a survey and to separate the utilities at the property line. The same prohibited
uses will apply. The City will reserve the mineral rights. The purchaser will be responsible for
all future dredging of the marina basin and channel. Since parkland is involved, a citywide
election will be required to authorize the sale of the island. The sale will be contingent on the
election results. A $25,000 deposit is required to pay the cost of the election. The sale will close
within 90 days of a successful election, unless extended by the City. The uniform election dates
are in February, May, September and November. The purchaser will be required to honor the
existing marina lease. Future activities are subject to approval of the Corps of Engineers
restrictions on marshland and wetlands areas. Staff recommends a minimum bid of $3,700,000.
If Option 1 is selected and completed, the proceeds of the sale would be used to pay down the
remaining bank loan after a portion of the lawsuit proceeds were applied. Repairs to or
replacement of the ships store will be studied and effected using the balance of the lawsuit
proceeds. The remaining debt, if any, may be retired using the Ninfa's /Serrano's promissory
note. The marina lease and general fund would continue to retire the remaining bank note
relating to the marina and ships store. Other ground leases will be marketed for additional
development on the island.
If Option 2 is selected and completed, the cash payment would be used to defease the remaining
Marina General Obligation bonds, retire the bank loan on the restaurant, ships store and
infrastructure, and reimburse the construction cost for the Business 146 sign.
An interested party may submit a bid for Option 1 and/or Option 2. Upon receipt and analysis,
the City may select a bid for award for either Option 1 or Option 2. The selection of one option
excludes the other option.
The invitation to bid will be published and allow between 45 and 60 days for receipt of the bids.
This allows wide advertisement and time for potential bidders to complete their investigations.
The review and analysis of the bids is projected to take 30 days, including a work session
discussion with Council. The earliest possible date for Council action is the November 251h
meeting. The election could be held in February 2004.
f Council Member Mundinger asked if the bidders would be required to reveal the intended use for
the property. Mr. Jackson responded that the bid packet does not include such a requirement, as
the information cannot be used to award or reject a bid. Council Member Mundinger requested
that the successful bidder be asked for his intent after the bids have been opened and analyzed.
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Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone policies and guidelines.
Mr. Jackson introduced David Hawes, Hawes, Hill & Associates, the City's TIRZ consultant
Mr. Jackson reviewed the changes in the draft of the proposed policies and guidelines.
On page 2, section B, the deadline for submission of an application for a TIRZ was moved to
October 1. This allows time for all review and action for the zone to take effect in the following
tax year. Mr. Hawes observed that the schedule would be tight.
On page 4, number 13, the applicant is asked to specify if the proposed zone meets the policies
of the other governmental entities.
On page 5 -6, section F -8, the section was modified to remove the limitations on costs and allow
consideration of approval of costs on a case -by -base basis. This allows flexibility for the
Council and the board to address unique circumstances in each proposed zone.
A variance procedure was added. The procedure is modeled after the variance procedure in the
subdivision ordinance. The procedure will allow variations from the guidelines to address
unique circumstances in a proposed zone.
The proposed policies and guidelines have been discussed with the applicant for the proposed
Island TIRZ. They have submitted comments. The changes do not accomplish everything the
applicant desires, but they provide a mechanism to address their concerns.
Council Member Murray asked who will decide the questions related to "other costs" and
"variances "? Council Member Mundinger responded that the board will recommend and City
Council will decide the questions. Mr. Hawes noted that the questions can be resolved after the
deadline for application.
Consider appointments.
Baytown Municipal Development District. This item was not ready for consideration.
Baytown Area Water Authority. Council Member Mundinger stated that he would move
the reappointment of Robert L. Gillette, Dan M. Mundinger, and Dan Conejo.
Parks and Recreation Board. Mayor Alfaro stated that he would reappoint Bennie
Kadjar, Carmen Torres, and Tony Fama and ask for Council confirmation.
Adjourn.
There being no further business, Council Member Mundinger moved adjournment. Council
Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Aye: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro
Nay: None.
The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Ga4 W. Smith
City Clerk
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