2004 04 08 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 8, 2004
4:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on April 8, 2004, at 4:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance:
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Scott Sheley
Pete C. Alfaro
Gary M. Jackson
Bob Leiper
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr.
Gary W. Smith
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 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 work session and regular meeting held on March 25, 2004.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meeting
held on March 25, 2004. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -1, the first reading of the Ordinance annexing
property currently within the extra - territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being a
7.519 -acre tract of land in the E. T. Schaffer Survey, Abstract No. 1224 and the Harvey Whiting
Survey, Abstract No. 840, being part of Lot 11 and Lot 12, Block 21 of Highland Farms
Subdivision and part of Lot 26, and all of Lots 27, 28, and 29 of Block 7 of the East End Addition
to Highland Farms in Harris County, Texas.
Am -Mex Restaurant, Inc., the owner of the property, petitioned for annexation and proposes to develop
the tract as a restaurant. At its meeting on February 12, 2004, City Council approved a petition to
annex this property. In accordance with state law, two public hearings were held on the proposed
annexation on March 11, 2004. The final reading may not be held until 30 days after the publication of
the first reading of the ordinance and will be scheduled for May 27, 2004.
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Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Sheley
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9757
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF A 7.5194 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE
ED T. SCHAFFER SURVEY (W.C.R.R.), ABSTRACT NO. 1224 OUT OF THAT CERTAIN
CALLED 63.1918 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND BEING PART OF LOTS 11, 12 AND 26 AND
ALL OF LOTS 27, 28 AND 29, BLOCK 21 OF HIGHLAND FARMS ADDITION, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE
PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -2, the first reading of the Ordinance annexing
property currently within the extra - territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown and being a
57.2 -acre tract of land in the William Bloodgood League, Abstract No. 4 in Harris County,
Texas, south of Interstate Highway No. 10, west of Cedar Bayou, and east of and adjacent to the
railroad right -of -way.
The property is located south of Interstate Highway No. 10, west of Cedar Bayou, and east of and
adjacent to the railroad right -of -way. The City of Baytown owns the property and proposes to develop
the tract as the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant. At its meeting on February 12, 2004, City
Council approved a petition to annex this property. In accordance with state law, two public hearings
were held on the proposed annexation on March 11, 2004. The final reading may not be held until 30
days after the publication of the first reading of the ordinance and will be scheduled for May 27, 2004.
Council Member Sheley moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Mundinger
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9758
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF 57.2011 ACRES OF LAND IN THE WM.
BLOODGOOD LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 4, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID
TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -3, authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with
First Chemical Texas, L.P.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -3 authorizes an Industrial District Agreement with First Chemical
Texas, L.P. for a seven -year period. The first payment pursuant to this agreement will be for the tax
year 2004, as its prior agreement with the City expired on February 12, 2004. Because the 2003
values, which are the value most recently certified and/or approved as of the date of the agreement, are
more than the 2002 values, the 2003 values shall serve as the base under the agreement. The
agreement is in conformity with the policies adopted by the City Council for companies, which had an
industrial district agreement in effect on July 26, 2003, 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, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9759
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 FIRST CHEMICAL TEXAS, L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 0404084, amending Chapter 18 "Buildings and Building
Regulations," Article II "Building Construction Standards," Division 3 "Building Code," Section
18 -91 "Adopted," Section 18 -92 "Amendments," and Section 18 -95(a) "Drainage Requirements
for Nonresidential Developments "; Division 4 "Building and Development Permits," Section 18-
126 "Survey or Site Plan Required," Section 18 -127 "Building Permit Fee Schedule," Subsection
(a); and Section 18 -129 "Demolition," Subsection (b)(9); Article III, "Electrical Code," Division 3
"Electrical Inspector," Section 18 -216 "Duties," Subsection (b); Division 4 "Permits and
Inspections," Section 18 -252 "Work Requiring Permit "; Article IV, "Plumbing Code," Section
18 -461 "Adopted," Subsection (a); Article V "Mechanical Code," Division 3 "Standards,"
Section 18 -556 "Code Adopted," Subsection (a); Article VI "International Fuel Gas Code,"
Division 2 "Standards," Section 18 -622 "Code Adopted," Subsection (a); Article VII
"International Property Maintenance Code," Division 2 "Standards," Section 18 -625 "Code
Adopted," Subsection (a); Article VIII "International Energy Conservation Code," Division 2
"Standards," Section 18 -628 "Code Adopted," Subsection (A); and Article IX "Minimum
Property Standards," Division 2 "Standards," Section 18 -651 "Residential Code Adopted,"
Subsection (a) of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas; and adding a new article to be
numbered and entitled Article IX %: "International Existing Building Code" to Chapter 18
"Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas; Repealing
Chapter 18 `Buildings and Building Regulations," Article VIII "International Energy
Conservation Code," Division 2 "Standards," Section 18 -629 "Amendments" of the Code of
Ordinances, Baytown, Texas.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -4 repeals the existing 2000 International Building, Energy
Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Property Maintenance codes and adopts the
2003 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) International Mechanical
Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and
the 2003 edition of the International Existing Building Code. The International Codes have provided
uniformity of instruction across the Nation. The proposed ordinance also provides for the addition of
the new "International Existing Building Code." It is founded on the provisions that were once
contained within the Building Code. This addition will provide for added flexibility when dealing with
existing buildings, which may reduce the renovation or repair costs. The only expense to the City is
the purchase of new Code manuals for the City staff. The change to these updated codes was
discussed at the Council work session on March 25, 2004.
Council Member Renteria arrived at 4:35 p.m.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Godwin
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. 9761
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE IV `BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 3 "PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION," SECTION 2 -326
"POWERS AND DUTIES," SUBSECTION (4) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN,
TEXAS; AND CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," ARTICLE II "ADMINISTRATION,"
DIVISION 2 "ENFORCEMENT" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED SECTION 94 -63
"AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION" TO MAKE
THE COMMISSION THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON TRAFFIC - RELATED ITEMS, WHICH ARE
NOT RECOMMENDED TO BE CHANGED, SUBJECT TO AN APPEAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -6, awarding a construction contract for the
Craigmont Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -6 awards the construction contract in the amount of $619,167.50 to
Horseshoe Construction, Inc. for the Craigmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II project. The
scope of work includes rehabilitation work primarily using the pipe bursting method, but will also
include some removal and replacement by open trench methods as needed. The total base bid for this
project, which includes 11,910 linear feet of eight -inch HDPE pipe bursting, is $534,097.50. An
alternate bid item for an additional 2440 linear feet of pipe bursting is in the amount of $85,070.
Therefore, the total construction cost for this project is $619,167.50, which is well below the
construction estimate of $850,000 that included a 10% contingency. This project was designed in-
house and is necessary to alleviate sanitary sewer overflow problems within the subdivision. The
construction duration for this project is 120 calendar days and will be funded by 2004 Certificates of
Obligation Bonds.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 9762
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HORSESHOE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE
CRAIGMONT SUBDIVISION SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PHASE II PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY -SEVEN AND 50 1100 DOLLARS ($619,167.50); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -7, awarding a contract for professional services with
de Oplossing, Inc. for construction management services on the new Police Academy.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -7 awards a professional services contract in the amount of $39,102
for construction management services during the Police Academy Project to de Oplossing, Inc.
Compensation for providing construction management services will be for a total fee of not to exceed
$39,102. The total compensation includes a reimbursable budget up to $1,862 and the basic services
component is $37,240. This work is necessary to ensure quality assurance and quality control during
the constructions project. The scope of work includes construction inspection and surveillance to
ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. It also includes implementation of project
controls such as review of pay requests and documentation of project progress. If necessary, de
Oplossing, Inc. will also perform change order review to also include project closeout monitoring.
This project will be funded by CCPD Construction Funds.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -8, awarding a contract for professional services with
de Oplossing, Inc. for construction management services on the new Emergency Operations
Center.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -8 awards a professional services contract in the amount of $49,875
for construction management services during the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Project to de
Oplossing, Inc. Compensation for providing construction management services will be for a total fee of
not to exceed $49,875. The total compensation includes a reimbursable budget up to $2,375 and the
basic services component is $47,500. This work is necessary to ensure quality assurance and quality
control during the constructions project. The scope of work includes construction inspection and
surveillance to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. It also includes implementation of
project controls such as review of pay requests and documentation of project progress. If necessary, de
Oplossing, Inc. will also perform change order review to also include project closeout monitoring.
This project will be funded by HUD/EDI Federal Grants.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of Proposed Ordinances 040408 -7 and 040408 -8. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. In response to a question regarding the inspection process
throughout the project, City Manager Jackson responded that inspections will be done by the
contractor and the City's inspectors. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9763
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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE OPLOSSING,
INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE ACADEMY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY -NINE THOUSAND
ONE HUNDRED TWO AND N01100 DOLLARS ($39,102.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9764
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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE OPLOSSING,
INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BAYTOWN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY -NINE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY -FIVE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($49,875.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -9, approving a professional services contract for the
Goose Creek Lift Station Evaluation Project.
Consider proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -9 approves a professional services contract in the amount of
$48,888 to Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for the investigation and evaluation of the Goose
Creek Lift Station. Compensation for both basic and additional services will not exceed $48,888.
Compensation for basic services, which includes preliminary engineering, will not exceed the amount
of $29,718. The project's reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $682, while the surveying charges
will be $3,080. This project is being funded by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and as
such will have additional fees not to exceed $15,408 for the preparation of the Engineering component
of the TWDB Loan. The TWDB component includes extensive coordination efforts to include the
following tasks: 1. Project Management, 2. Environmental Impact Investigation, 3. Engineering
Feasibility Report, 4. Addressing TWDB Review Comments, and 5. Coordination Meetings. The
design scope of work for basic services includes the investigation and evaluation of the structural,
hydraulic, electrical systems, and influent stream analysis of the Goose Creek Lift Station. Preliminary
engineering for this project will consist of verifying and confirming influent line flows, and capacity of
the lift station. The report will also include recommendations on rehabilitation methods including
pump size and type as well as detailed opinions of probable cost for each proposed rehabilitation
method. This project will be funded by TWDB funds.
Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9765
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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCKWOOD,
ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC., TO PERFORM PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF THE GOOSE CREEK LIFT STATION;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FORTY -EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND NO 1100 DOLLARS
($48,888.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -10, approving a new pipeline application permit for
Invista, Inc.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -10 approves a pipeline permit application for INVISTA, INC. to
install a 12 -inch petroleum pipeline in an existing pipeline corridor within both the city limits and the
Extra - territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The pipeline will cross the following streets:
Bayway Drive Park Street
Ashby Street North Street
Emmett Hutto Blvd. Garth Road
Sjolander Road
Baker Road
Cedar -Bayou Lynchburg Road
North Main Street
Barkuloo Road
Archer Road
Crosby Cedar Bayou Road
The proposed pipeline will be used to transport petroleum products to include Acetylene from the
Chevron Cedar Bayou Plant at IH -10 to the INVISTA/Dupont Plant at LaPorte. The pipeline will
include a maximum operating pressure of 1529 PSI, a minimum test pressure of 2294 PSI, and have a
minimum yield strength of 52,000 PSI. The carrier pipe has an outside diameter of 12.750 inches and
a wall thickness of 0.375- inches. The pipe will include 12 -14 mils fusion bond epoxy coating and be
API 5L X 52 ERW type. As an intrastate system, the Texas Railroad Commission will regulate the
pipeline. All design, materials, and construction shall comply with all applicable codes and standards.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 9766
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF INVISTA, INC., FOR A NEW PIPELINE
TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO ISSUE A PERMIT THEREFOR; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -11, awarding a construction contract for the
construction of the Baytown Nature Center Entryway project.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -11 awards a construction contract in the amount of $549,309.90 to
D &W Contractors, Inc. for the Baytown Nature Center Entryway Project. Council approved plans and
specifications and authorized advertising for bids at the October 23, 2003 Council meeting. Bids were
rejected at the December 11, 2003 Council meeting and staff was again authorized to advertise for
bids. Bids were opened at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. We received one bid, that low
base bid being $516,759.90. This bid is below the project estimate and budget of $537,000.
Additionally, add alternates three ($11,000 for landscaping) and four ($21,550 for a gazebo) are
recommended for award, bringing the contract total to $549,309.90. The additional $12,309.90 in
funding will come from the Nature Center Donations Account.
Five general contractors attended the pre -bid conference held on March 23, 2004. Our consultant,
Chip Perry of Halff Associates, Inc. has reviewed the bid and recommends we award a construction
contract to D &W Contractors, Inc.
The project includes the construction of a new entry from Bayway Drive into the Baytown Nature
Center to include approximately 4,500 linear feet by 11 feet wide of new roadway, a 14 space parking
lot, a restroom and guard station facility, gated entry, fencing and a water feature along the entry. A '/4
acre pond is also planned for the project. Construction is expected to begin in May with completion in
September, taking approximately 120 calendar days.
Council Member Anderson moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 9767
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH D AND W CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE
BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE
SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED FORTY -NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINE AND 901100
DOLLARS ($549,309.90); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -12, approving an interlocal agreement with Harris
County, Texas for the supply of election equipment and other services for the May 15, 2004
election.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -12 approves an interlocal agreement with Harris County, Texas to
provide the eSlate election equipment for use in the May 15, 2004 election. The services provided by
the County under the agreement includes the rental of the equipment, training of election officials and
technical personnel, delivery of the equipment, mandated testing of the equipment, preparation of the
ballots for use with the equipment and the provision of ballots for early voting by mail. The amount to
be paid to Harris County is currently estimated to be $7,377.30. A deposit of $4,426.38 was required.
Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Godwin
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. 9768
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE
SUPPLY OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE MAY 15, 2004
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -13, authorizing an Assignment of the Tax Abatement
Agreement for Certain Taxable Property located in the Elastomers Reinvestment Zone and the
Enichem Reinvestment Zone to LCY Elastomers L.P.
On July 12, 2001, the City Council authorized the tax abatement agreement with Polimeri Europa
Americas, Inc., f/k/a Enichem Americas, Inc. ( "PEA "). Effective as of January 30, 2004, LCY
acquired certain assets of PEA including its facility, which is subject to the City's tax abatement
agreement with PEA. LCY and PEA have requested that the tax abatement agreement be assigned to
LCY. As consideration for the City granting the assignment, LCY has agreed to assume all obligations
and liabilities under the agreement accruing prior to and after the date of the effective date of the
assignment. The abatement agreement runs until December 30, 2005. The abated amount is 75% in
2004 and 50% in 2005.
Chip Toomey and Jeff Brown declined to speak to this item when given the opportunity.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. 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. 9769
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 ASSIGNMENT OF THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE ELASTOMERS REINVESTMENT ZONE AND THE ENICHEM
REINVESTMENT ZONE WITH POLIMERI EUROPA AMERICAS, INC., F/K/A ENICHEM
AMERICAS, INC., TO LCY ELASTOMERS L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -14, continuing the engagement of Bettye Lynn of
Lynn Pham Moore & Ross, P.C., for legal services in connection with the appeal of lawsuit
pertaining to firefighter longevity pay.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -14 continues the engagement of Bettye Lynn of Lynn Pham Moore &
Ross, P.C., for the performance of legal services in connection with Cause No. 2001 - 624939; Keith
Lowell, et al. v. City of Baytown, the lawsuit filed on behalf of certain firefighters against the City of
Baytown regarding firefighter longevity pay. Ms. Lynn was successful in her arguments and motions
before the district court, as the case against the City was dismissed on February 15, 2004. On March
11, 2004, the firefighters filed a motion for new trial arguing that the district court erred in its ruling
that the City was immune from suit based upon the doctrine of sovereign immunity. So far for this
case, the City Council has authorized $85,000, plus expenses for legal services associated with this
suit. However, since a new trial is requested, Ms. Lynn projects that another $15,000 will be necessary
for the initial and reply brief and the preparation and presentation of oral arguments on the motion for
new trial and for an appellate brief, if necessary.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Mundinger
seconded the motion.
When asked if assistance might be available from the Texas Municipal League, City Attorney Ramirez
informed Council that TML does not assist cities with lawsuits involving back wages. Mr. Ramirez
stated that the recovery of attorney's fees is at the discretion of the presiding judge. It was noted that
the amount of back pay involved in the litigation is between $400,000 and $500,000.
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. 9770
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF BETTYE LYNN OF LYNN PHAM MOORE & ROSS,
P.C., FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS AGAINST THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN REGARDING FIREFIGHTER LONGEVITY PAY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -15, authorizing a Long -term Maintenance Agreement
with the East Little League, Inc., for property adjacent to Ward Road.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -15 authorizes a Long -term Maintenance Agreement (the
"Agreement ") with the East Little League, Inc., (the "League ") for property adjacent to Ward Road
(the "Property"). The Agreement grants the League exclusive use of certain portions of the Property
for youth baseball activities associated with the purposes of the League and non - exclusive use of the
remainder of the Property. The Agreement is for a term of 25 years and imposes the following
requirements on the League:
➢ to obtain the City's approval of any expansion or modification, other than routine maintenance,
of the Property;
➢ to relocate its facilities when required by the City;
➢ to be responsible for year -round maintenance of the Property to the enumerated standards;
➢ to bring the facility up to the current codes of the City of Baytown within three years;
➢ to assume any and all liability that may arise due to defects relating to the Property;
➢ to assume the Property in an "as is" condition;
➢ to pay all electrical, telephone and other utility costs; and
➢ to maintain certain levels of insurance and to indemnify the City.
The Agreement is contingent upon approval by the City Council and the acquisition of the Ward Road
Property. The contract was discussed at the Parks Board meeting on July 1, 2003 and was
recommended by the Board on July 15, 2003. The League was first notified on July 21" that the
contract was ready for signature. After a change in League Board membership in 2003, a signed
contract was delivered to the City on March 22, 2004.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -16, authorizing an earnest money contract with the
Diocese Of Galveston- Houston and the Scanlan Foundation for the purchase of 15 acres along
Ward Road.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -16 authorizes an earnest money contract with the Diocese of
Galveston- Houston and the Scanlan Foundation for the purchase of 15 acres along Ward Road for the
development of new baseball fields. This has been a long -tern project, whereby the City (i) for over a
year was involved in discussions with the property owners to no avail to acquire the property and (ii)
thereafter for approximately eight months was involved in negotiating a long -term maintenance
agreement with the East Little League.
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Since the Little League has agreed to a long -term maintenance agreement, the City, in accordance with
the wishes previously expressed by the City Council, shall submit an earnest money contract to the
owners of the property for the property's appraised value. This proposed ordinance approves the
earnest money contract to be submitted. Pursuant to the contract, the City will offer to purchase the
property for $140,000, which is the property's appraised value, which is less than the $260,000 being
sought by the Scanlan Foundation for the property.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of Proposed Ordinances 040408 -15 and 040408 -16.
Council Member Murray seconded the motion.
City Manager Jackson reviewed the value difference in the two appraisals of the property and stated
that the Scanlan Foundation has indicated that it will not accept an offer of less than $260,000. Mr.
Jackson noted that the original figure of $150,000, upon which the City had originally based its plan to
purchase the property, had not necessarily been an actual appraisal, but rather, an approximation by a
local realtor as to the value of the property.
Mr. Jackson introduced Keith Weir, the new President of the East Little League
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carved.
ORDINANCE NO. 9771
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 LONG -TERM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST
LITTLE LEAGUE, INC., CONCERNING PROPERTY ADJACENT TO WARD ROAD; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9772
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
EARNEST MONEY AGREEMENT WITH THE DIOCESE OF GALVESTON - HOUSTON AND
THE SCANLAN FOUNDATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15 ACRES ALONG WARD ROAD;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -17, authorizing Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of
Obligation in the amount of $11,980,000.
Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -17 authorizes Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation in
the amount of $11,980,000 for water and wastewater projects. Prior to the sale of certificates of
obligation, the City Council must publish notice of its intention to sell the bonds. The publication must
occur twice, with the date of the first publication at least fifteen (15) days before the date tentatively
set in said notice for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such certificates of
obligation. The proposed resolution approves the form and content of the notice to be published and
authorizes the mandated publication.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Sheley
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. 9773
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -1, granting a petition for annexation submitted by
Maryon Babin and authorizing preparation of a service plan.
Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -1 grants a petition for annexation submitted by Maryon Babin to
annex Lot 14 (-2 acres) of Huron Subdivision, located south of Interstate Highway No. 10 and
between Garth Road and North Main Street in Harris County, Texas. The property is proposed to be
developed as an equipment sales location. The proposed resolution directs staff to prepare a service
plan for the proposed annexation and to schedule the necessary public hearings.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed resolution. 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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RESOLUTION NO. 1642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING
THE PETITION OF MARYON BABIN CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF LOT 14 OF
HURON SUBDIVISION, LOCATED SOUTH OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 10 AND
BETWEEN GARTH ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -2, granting a petition for annexation submitted by
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Texas and authorizing preparation of a service
plan.
Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -2 grants a petition for annexation submitted by Protestant Episcopal
Church to annex a 20.36 -acre tract of land situated in the H. G. Gillette Survey, Abstract 297, located
at the northeast corner of the intersection of Lynchburg -Cedar Bayou Road and North Main Street in
Harris County, Texas. The property is proposed to be developed as a church. The proposed resolution
directs staff to prepare a service plan for the proposed annexation and to schedule the necessary public
hearings.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. For future petitions for annexation, it was requested that a map of the area to be
annexed be included with the other information in Council's packet.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1643
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING
THE PETITION OF PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF TEXAS
CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF A 20.36 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE H. G.
GILLETTE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 297, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF LYNCHBURG -CEDAR BAYOU ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -3, opposing any plan of school financing that transfers
or limits the revenue of municipalities.
Municipalities are charged with delivering services to the public. The present system of municipal
financing limits the revenue that a municipality may raise in order to provide for the delivery of
services to its citizens. Any further limitation or reduction of the funding for municipalities will result
in a reduction in services. Transfer of revenue from municipalities to public schools will result in the
reduction of municipal services or in the artificial increase in ad valorem taxation. The cities of
LaPorte and Brenham have each approved a resolution opposing school finance or tax system reforms
that would negatively affect city revenues.
Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed resolution with the addition of the following
paragraph:
"Texas cities provide complete packages of services to schools including police and fire protection,
emergency management, water and wastewater services, streets and drainage, all without any
property taxes assessed to school property. "
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1644
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, OPPOSING ANY SCHOOL FINANCE
OR TAX SYSTEM REFORMS THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT CITY REVENUES AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -4, authorizing the City to join a coalition of
municipalities to intervene in the best interest of those municipalities during the Public Utility
Commission public hearings to determine Stranded Costs And Other True -Up Balances.
Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -4 authorizes the City of Baytown, Texas, to join a coalition and to
intervene in proceedings related to the application of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC,
Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC and Texas Genco, LP to determine stranded costs and other true -
up balances pursuant to PURA § 39.262 and authorizes the City Attorney to represent the City and to
take appropriate actions relating to such proceedings.
Council Member Mundinger moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1645
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS TO JOIN A COALITION
AND TO INTERVENE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, L.L.C., RELIANT ENERGY RETAIL
SERVICES, L.L.C. AND TEXAS GENCO, L.P., TO DETERMINE STRANDED COSTS AND
OTHER TRUE -UP BALANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 39.262 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY
REGULATORY ACT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE CITY
AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATING TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS; MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Consider rejecting all bids and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Pinehurst/Bayou Vista
Drainage Outfall Project.
The bids will be rejected on the basis of the consultant's recommendation. The estimated construction
cost was $90,409 and the bids were $126,440 equating to a 29 percent increase. A reason for the high
bids was the unknown soil conditions. City staff will contract with a geotechnical firm to take soil
samples and provide recommendations for construction, which could reduce the bids. The scope of
work for this project includes the installation of approximately 375 linear feet of drainage conduit,
three concrete manholes, and timber bents at two outfall points by Cedar Bayou in the Pinehurst
Subdivision. The purpose of this project is to convey the public storm water from the subdivision
directly into Cedar Bayou and not allow stone water runoff to spill onto private property as it currently
does. The City has coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has received a Nationwide
Permit to discharge storm water into the tidally influenced bayou. As previously stated, the estimated
construction cost for the project is currently $90,409, but will; in all likelihood change based on the
results of the geotechnical investigation and existing soil conditions. This project will be funded from
the 2003 General Obligation Bonds.
Council Member Renteria moved to reject all bids for the Pinehurst/Bayou Vista Drainage Outfall
Project and authorize advertisement for bids. 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.
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Consent Agenda
a. This item was removed for separate consideration.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -19 authorizes an agreement with Texas Genco, L.P.
for emergency protection services. Specifically, under the agreement, the City agrees to
provide emergency services for fire, chemical and medical emergencies that escalate
above the internal response capability of the company; provided that the City has the
equipment, facilities, personnel, training and resources available. The company shall
replace material used and repair or replace equipment lost or damaged in the control of
a fire or emergency situation at the plant. This contract has an initial term, which
commences on April 1, 2004, and ends on August 27, 2005, for which the City shall
receive $14,166.67. Thereafter, the contract automatically renews for successive one -
year periods unless (i) it is terminated by either party for cause, (ii) it is terminated by
either party without cause at the conclusion of any term or (iii) Texas Genco L.P does
not have an industrial district agreement with the City. Each successive year, the
amount to be paid will be $10,000 plus an adjustment based upon the consumer price
index.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -20 authorizes an interlocal agreement with the
Baytown Municipal Development District to provide funding in the amount of $30,000
for professional services for development of the landscaping plan for Decker Drive.
The proposed interlocal agreement is on the same, or very similar terms, as previous
interlocal agreements. MDD, at its April 1, 2004 meeting, appropriated $30,000 to
provide a source of funding for the professional services required for the landscaping
plan. This is an appropriate expenditure to complement MDD's $2,500,000 investment
in the Decker Drive project. Upon approval of this interlocal agreement, we will send
out an RFQ to search for qualified consultants to present to the Council's A/E
committee. The consultant fees are estimated to be between $24,000 to $30,000 for this
project.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -21 approves an amendment to the contract with
Official Payments Corporation whereby customers can pay their Municipal Court fines
by credit card online or by calling a 1 -800 number (1 -800- 487 - 4567). There is no cost
to the City. Customers can pay by using their Master Card, Discover Card, or American
Express Card. To use this service customer's pay a two to three percent service charge,
based upon the amount involved in the transaction. The Finance Department and ITS
are working on being able to take credit card payments and online payments by early
2005 using the system software. Expanding the agreement with Official Payments to
include Utility bills, Health and EMS charges, and other miscellaneous charges would
provide an interim payment method for customers that wish to pay their bills with
debit/credit cards.
e. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -22 awards the annual contract for the annual fittings,
valves, & meter boxes contract to Golden Triangle Pipe in the amount of $36,009.
Seven (7) bid packets were mailed and three (3) bids were received, as well as one no
bid. 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.
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f. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -23 authorizes a contract for a Floodplain Hazard
Mitigation Plan for the City of Baytown in the amount of $47,300 to Halff Associates,
Inc. Funding will be through a grant awarded by the Texas Water Development Board
in the amount of $50,000. Halff and Associates proposal is not to exceed $43,120 for
the plan with reimbursables up to $4,180.
The grant program requires a 25 percent local match. The city is permitted to use staff
time, publications, advertisement and any other in -kind service to apply against the
required match.
The development of this plan is a key component in the maintenance of our current
Community Rating System (CRS) rating. It will provide guidance for future mitigation
programs leading to additional improvements in our CRS rating. The overall goal of
the plan is to identify effective measures that reduce or eliminate the long -term risk of
flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other NFIP- insurable structures.
Specific goals include reducing the number of repetitively or substantially damaged
structures and associated claims under the NFIP and encouraging long -term
comprehensive mitigation planning. As an additional benefit Baytown will be eligible
for future mitigation project grants.
g. Proposed Resolution No. 040408 -5 denies the request of TX Archer Housing, L.P., for
exemption from ad valorem taxation for the construction or rehabilitation of low -
income housing located or to be located at 4702 North Main. Pursuant to Section
11.1825 of the Texas Tax Code, an organization is entitled to an exemption from ad
valorem taxation of real property owned by the organization that the organization
constructs or rehabilitates and uses to provide housing to individuals or families
meeting certain income eligibility requirements. However, such exemption is not
automatic, for the organization must request a tax exemption from the governing bodies
of each affected taxing unit.
Council Member Renteria moved adoption of the consent agenda, items b through g. Council
Member Godwin seconded the motion. Asim Khan and Dennis Wells of the IT Department
were commended for their efforts regarding online credit card acceptance.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9774
" 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 AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES
WITH TEXAS GENCO, L.P.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9775
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 AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGARDING FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR DECKER DRIVE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9776
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 AMENDMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT IVR AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND OFFICIAL PAYMENTS CORPORATION,
F/K/A U.S. AUDIOTEX, L.L.C., TO PROCESS CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9777
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE FOR THE ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES
& METER BOXES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THIRTY -SIX THOUSAND NINE AND N01100 DOLLARS
($36,009.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9778
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HALFF
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PREPARATION OF A FLOODPLAIN HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
THE SUM OF FORTY -SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($47,300.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 1646
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DENYING
THE REQUESTS OF TX ARCHER HOUSING, L.P., FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM AD
VALOREM TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 11.1825 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE
CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF LOW -INCOME HOUSING
AT 4702 NORTH MAIN STREET; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTION TO OPPOSE AND DENY THE APPLICATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Item a. was removed from the consent agenda and considered separately:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 040408 -18 authorizes the purchase of two vehicles (2004
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cabs) for the Fire Department from Lawrence Marshall
Chevrolet through Houston Galveston Area Council in the amount of $46,764 including
the H -GAC fee. H -GAC fee is $600. Both vehicles are replacement vehicles.
Unit # Description Mileage
Unit 83 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 134,149
Unit 942009 1994 Ford Crown Victoria 97,604
There was discussion regarding the types of vehicle and the tonnage involved. It was noted that the
vehicles to be purchased were % ton trucks with gasoline engines, which would be to the City's
financial advantage.
Council Member Anderson moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 9779
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FORTY -SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY -
FOUR AND N01100 DOLLARS ($46,764.00) TO HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 CREW CAB PICKUP
TRUCKS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider appointments to the Tow Truck Committee.
The positions on the Tow Truck Committee currently held by Bobby Sutton and Lee Lombard expire
in April 2004. Each has agreed to serve if reappointed by council. Both attended the only meeting
held in 2003. The position formerly occupied by Mercedes Renteria III is vacant.
Council Member Sheley moved appointment of Bobby Sutton and Lee Lombard to the Tow Truck
Committee. 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.
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Consider approval of appointment of Debbie Allen to the Baytown Police Reserve Force.
Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances provides that membership on the Police Reserve Force is at the
discretion of the Chief of Police. Section 50 -30 requires Council's approval of the Chiefs appointment
before the reserve officer can carry a weapon or act as a peace officer. Ms. Allen is a certified peace
officer and previously served with the Baytown Police Department from February 1, 1991 to February
27, 2004. She left the Department in good standing. Chief Jones will appoint Ms. Allen to the
Reserve Force, subject to Council's approval.
Council Member Murray moved approval of the Police Chief's appointment of Debbie Allen to the
Baytown Police Reserve Force. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. It was noted that Ms.
Allen is currently not employed as a peace officer in any other jurisdiction. 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 announced that Sterling Municipal Library had been awarded a $12,000
Verizon Foundation grant for its Literacy Volunteer Program.
Mr. Jackson informed Council of upcoming meetings regarding the Economic Development Strategic
Plan. The Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation has invited Dr.
Hodgins from the University of Houston at Clear Lake, an economic development professor, to present
socio- economic data for the Baytown/Chambers County area at Lee College on Tuesday, May 4.
Council's presence is not required, but notice will be posted, should a quorum of Council attend.
The consultant for the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Angelou Economics, will be in town on
Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6. On Thursday, May 6, from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Baytown
Chamber of Commerce, the consultant will meet with a focus group of government officials. Again,
Council's presence is not required, but notice will be posted, should a quorum is present. Other
officials attending will be representatives of the Baytown/West Chambers County Economic
Development Foundation and other Chambers County officials.
Mayor Alfaro announced that he had formed an ad -hoc committee composed of himself, Mayor Pro -
Tem Mundinger, and the Chairman of the current Judges' Committee, Council Member Murray. The
purpose of the committee is to provide direction and guidance to staff regarding a timeline for the
selection of a full -time judge. He said the committee plans to meet the following week in order to
make a recommendation for Council consideration at the next meeting on April 22, 2004.
,,M*N Council Member Sheley commended staff on the success of the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day/Recyclable Electronics Exchange held on March 20, 2004.
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!p� 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 5:41 p.m.
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Ga W. Sinith
City Clerk