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2005 03 24 CC Minutes, SpecialEd MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 24, 2005 4:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on March 24, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance: Ronnie Anderson Sammy Mahan Don Murray Scott Sheley Sheryl Ward Calvin Mundinger Gary M. Jackson Bob Leiper Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. Gary W. Smith Council Member Renteria was absent. Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor City Manager Deputy City Manager City Attorney City Clerk The meeting was opened with a quorum present and Council Member Mahan led the pledge of allegiance and asked that a moment of silence be observed in memory of the victims of the explosion at the BP refinery in Texas City. Mayor Mundinger recognized youth from the St. Louis, Missouri area who had returned to Baytown to work on homes for Habitat for Humanity after which the following business was conducted: Consider approval of minutes of the work session and regular meeting held on March 10, 2005. Council Member Sheley moved approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meeting, as corrected, held on March 10, 2005. Council Member Mahan seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. Council Member Anderson abstained. The motion carried. Citizen Communication: Harvey Ponder, 115 Lazy Lane, addressed City Council seeking clarification of the exception to maintaining certain animals within the city limits. He said that his son was raising a pig in his Page 2 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 back yard for an FFA school project, and he believes exception 14 -8(c), should apply, as follows: if the animal or its habitat is part of an exhibit or project, which is operated or conducted solely for educational purposes and maintained by a governmental entity. The following persons registered to speak to Council on this item: Jakob Ponder, 115 Lazy Lane Mr. Ponder informed Council that he was raising the pig as a school project that was overseen by the Ag Project Director. He said he had surveyed his surrounding neighbors and they had no objection to the pig. He said the know of others who keep pigs within the City limits. Martha Brantley, 328 Burwell Road, Highlands, Texas Ms. Brantley spoke in favor of Mr. Ponder's right to raid the pig on his premises. Michael Voiacek,104 W. Francis Mr. Vojacek stated that the supervision by the Ag teacher makes the project fit within the government exception to the ordinance. After discussion regarding concerns if such an exception is granted, is was the consensus of Council that an item be placed on the next agenda for the April 14, 2005 City Council meeting to allow discussion of the issue. Receive presentation and consider Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -1, amending Chapter 2 "Administration," Article IV "Boards and Commissions" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, by adding a new division to be numbered and entitled Division 12 "Baytown Youth Advisory Commission" to establish a Youth Advisory Commission. The proposed ordinance creates the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), establishes its composition and terms of office, provides for the removal of members, establishes rules of procedure, provides for election of officers, requires attendance at meetings, and establishes the powers and duties. The proposed ordinance takes other actions related to the creation of the YAC. The 5h Annual Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) Summit, sponsored by the Texas Municipal League, was held in the City of La Porte on February 26 -27, 2005. The City of Baytown, in coordination with the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, sent a total of eleven students from Lee High School and Sterling High School and two City staff members to the Summit. One Council Member was also a facilitator at the Summit. The students who attended the Summit addressed Council and made a presentation to recommend the creation and establishment of a Youth Advisory Commission for the City of Baytown prior to Council's consideration of the proposed ordinance. The students who appeared to address Council are as follows: Whitney Bell, LaTonya Edmeade, Brianna Edwards, Colby Goetschius, Monica Infante, Laci Toups, and Michael Winston. Page 3 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 The students presented the Goals and Objectives of the Commission: • Foster involvement of the youth in City government; • Serve as a link between the youth and City government and suggest possible actions to be taken for improvement;. • Encourage youth leadership and responsibility through volunteerism and community involvement; • Create opportunities for public discussion of youth issues through meetings and work shops; • Explore and identify issues and concerns of importance to the youth; and, • Look for ways to promote mutual understanding, respect, and community involvement amongst youth of different cultures and backgrounds. Responsibility of the Youth • Successfully compete for a position on the Commission; • Dedicate the time to develop a successful Commission; • Participate in the meetings, work shops, events and programs for the Commission; • Attend regular Council meeting when requested; • Accept being the eyes, ears and voice of the youth in the community; and, • Present an Annual Activity Report to the Mayor and Council Benefits to the Youth • Learn how City government works; • Learn the value of being an active member of the community; • Learn the benefits of giving back to the community; • Learn the responsibility of being a leader and showing true leadership; • Experience the empowerment of seeing the hard work and contributions being recognized and possibly implemented into a policy or procedure; and, • Increase the awareness of the activities and growth of the City of Baytown. Responsibility of City Council • Appoint the Commission; • Allow the Commission to make presentations to Council; and, • Prepare the youth of today to be our leaders of tomorrow. Potential Projects and Events • Youth Advisory Commission "Logo' Contest; • Youth Advisory Commission "Slogan" Contest; • National Youth Service Day; • Youth of the Month Recognition; • Youth of the Year Recognition; • Trash Off; • Senior & Special Olympics; • 4th of July Celebration; • Veterans Day Service; and, • Christmas Parade. Page 4 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 Getting Started • Need City Council to unanimously vote in favor of forming a Youth Commission; • Need City Council to approve the Commission By -Laws; • Need City Council to consider approving funds in next years budget to cover expenses incurred by the Commission such as t- shirts, pins, meeting supplies, and minor travel and training expenses; • Coordinate with the schools to allow the opportunity to educate and distribute applications to students; • Receive applications and forward them to Council for review and recommendations; and, • Return to Council at a regular Council meeting requesting their appointment of the recommended Commission members. Gina Rivon, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, requested that Council establish the commission, approve its bylaws, and consider setting aside funds in the next year's budget to fund its operation. Council Member Sheley moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10039 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE IV `BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED DIVISION 12 "BAYTOWN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION" TO ESTABLISH SUCH COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP ALONG WITH ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Receive the 2004 Racial Profiling Report. The racial profiling prevalence report required by Art. 2.134, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, for calendar year 2004, provides a comparative analysis of the race of each person arrested or ticketed and searches conducted to determine the prevalence of racial profiling, to examine the disposition of stops, including searches resulting from the stops, and information relating to each complaint alleging racial profiling. Police Chief Byron Jones informed Council that he believed that the trend over the past three years is consistent and mirrors the population. Page 5 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 Mayor Mundinger recognized former Council Member Victor Almendarez in the audience. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -2, conditionally approving the site standards for an affordable housing project for elderly citizens located south of Birdsong Drive and east of Baker Road in accordance with Chapter 126 "Subdivisions," Article III "Developments," Division 3 "Commercial Developments," Section 126 -386 "Site Standards" of the Code of Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -2 conditionally approves the site standards for an affordable housing project for elderly citizens located south of Birdsong Drive and east of Garth Road in accordance with Chapter 126 "Subdivisions," Article 111 "Developments," Division 3 "Commercial Developments," Section 126 -386 "Site Standards" of the Code of Ordinances. On March 16, 2005, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the proposed site standards for the development on Birdsong Drive near Garth Road. Section 126 -386 allows development at the density of 20 dwelling units per acre. The Housing Corporation proposed a senior citizen affordable housing development of 28 dwelling units per acre or a 40% density increase with on -site parking reduced from 216 spaces to 72 spaces, a 66.7% reduction in parking. For controlled income and rent housing, upon recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council may approve modified site standards, subject to the following criteria: 1. The site must be approved by the federal agency responsible for financing, and the contemplated project must be subject to income limitations set forth in the federal regulations; 2. Density allowances will take into consideration family sizes and ages of intended occupants; and 3. Parking requirements may be adjusted by the commission with the approval of the city council to fit demonstrated demand in similar projects. The following person signed to speak to Council on this item: Melba Moore, 803 Birdsong Drive Ms. Moore informed Council that a petition protesting this development had been circulated in the Allenbrook subdivision and presented to City Council, but had since been withdrawn. Council Member Mahan moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. There was discussion regarding the number of parking places per unit, the use of a certain portion of the property, the number of residents per unit, and whether or not each unit would be furnished with a dishwasher. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 6of13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 ORDINANCE NO. 10040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE SITE STANDARDS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR ELDERLY CITIZENS LOCATED SOUTH OF BIRDSONG DRIVE AND EAST OF GARTH ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 126 "SUBDIVISIONS," ARTICLE III "DEVELOPMENTS," DIVISION 3 "COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS," SECTION 126 -386 "SITE STANDARDS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -3, approving an allocation agreement for the creation of an in -City Municipal Utility District in the newly annexed territory near the intersection of Needlepoint Road and Sjolander Road, Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -3 approves an allocation agreement for the creation of an in- City Municipal Utility District (in -City MUD) in the newly annexed territory near the intersection of Needlepoint Road and Sjolander Road. Council Member Anderson moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10041 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A UTILITY FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES ALLOCATION AGREEMENT WITH MOODY SIMMONS BAYTOWN, LTD., AND MOODY SIMMONS BAYTOWN II, LTD.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -1, granting consent to the creation of an in -City Municipal Utility District in the newly annexed territory near the intersection of Needlepoint Road and Sjolander Road. Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -1 grants consent to the creation of an in -City Municipal Utility District (in -City MUD) in the newly annexed territory near the intersection of Needlepoint Road and Sjolander Road. Council Member Mahan moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Page 7of13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1705 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING CONSENT TO THE CREATION OF A POLITICAL SUBDMSION TO BE KNOWN AS HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 459, ONE PURPOSE OF WHICH WILL BE TO SUPPLY FRESH WATER FOR DOMESTIC OR COMMERCIAL USE OR TO FURNISH SANITARY SEWER SERVICES, ROADWAYS, OR DRAINAGE, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 138.439 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -2, designating the Long Neck Festival, to be held on May 13 through 15, 2005, as an event at which alcoholic beverages may be possessed and consumed pursuant to Section 70- 8(a)(2) and (b) of the Code of Ordinance, City of Baytown, Texas. Section 70- 8(a)(2) and (b) requires an application be submitted for the designation. The Long Neck Festival is being planned to be eligible for the expenditure of hotel occupancy tax by the City and will promote tourism. The event promoters have requested that the Festival be designated to allow the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at limited locations and for limited periods during the event. Council Member Mahan moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: Council Member Anderson. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1706 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE 2005 LONG NECK FESTIVAL AS AN EVENT QUALIFIED FOR THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A CITY PARK PURSUANT TO SECTION 70 -8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONTINGENT UPON THE FILING OF THE REQUISITE APPLICATION AND PROOF OF INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Page 8of13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 0503244, allowing the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Norman C. Foote Park and on the grounds of the Baytown Community Center and Baytown City Hall during the Long Neck Festival on May 13 through 15, 2005. The Festival organizers have determined that the Norman C. Foote Park, Community Center, and City Hall grounds is a better venue than the Wetlands Center area for the cook -off and alcoholic beverage sales. With this change, there will not be alcoholic beverage sales at the Wetlands Center venue. Council Member Mahan moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: Council Member Anderson. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10042 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PERMITTING THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT N.C. FOOTE PARK AND ON THE GROUNDS OF THE BAYTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER AND BAYTOWN CITY HALL DURING THE 2005 LONG NECK FESTIVAL; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -5, authorizing the City Manager to close Civic Circle and Civic Drive in conjunction with the Long Neck Festival. Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -5 authorizes the City Manager to close Civic Circle and Civic Drive between the hours of 4 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2005 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2005 in conjunction with the Long Neck Festival. It has been proposed that the Long Neck Festival cook -off site be moved from Market Street to the N. C. Foote Park and Community Center /City Hall complex. In order to accommodate the cooking teams and provide for public safety, it is necessary for the City Manager to have authority to close Civic Drive and Civic Circle in conjunction with the Festival. Council Member Ward moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. Council Member Ward accepted a friendly amendment to extend the time for the street closures until 8:00 p.m. on May 15, 2005. Council Member Sheley also accepted the amendment. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. Page 9 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 ORDINANCE NO. 10043 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARY CLOSE CIVIC CIRCLE AND CIVIC DRIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2005 LONG NECK FESTIVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Discuss the future necessity of making a change in the City of Baytown's Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 budget for municipal purposes to reprogram funds in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Contingency Fund for the cost of eligible administrative support services associated with the Long Neck Festival. This item was not ready for consideration. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -4, supporting continuation of Community Development Block Grant funding. The proposed federal budget consolidates the CDBG funding into "Strengthening America's Communities Initiative" in the Department of Commerce. Funding is reduced from $5.8 billion to $3.7 billion. The current CDBG budget for the City is $1,227,361, which includes funding for 14 programs and all or a portion of 38 city staff positions in areas such as Public Works, Planning, Health, Library, and Finance. The City, through CDBG, has demonstrated a commitment to low- moderate income neighborhoods by delivering service directly to the community. These efforts may be severely hampered by the proposed funding changes in the proposed federal budget. Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Mahan seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1707 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Page 10 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 Consent Agenda a. Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -6 amends Chapter 6 "Alcoholic Beverages," Article I "In General," by adopting a new section to be numbered and entitled 6 -3 "Late hours" to authorize the sale of mixed beverages and beer between the hours of 12 midnight and 2 a.m. on any day of the week. The proposed ordinance will allow the continuation of the existing practice of holders of on- premise licenses to sell alcoholic beverages during the extended or late hours. Prior to 2003 the Alcoholic Beverage Code allowed late hours for any on- premise license holder if the licensed premises was located in a county with a population of more than 500,000. In 2003 the Legislature amended the statute to allow late hours for licensed premises located in a city or a county with a population of 500,000 or more. The amendment allows an interpretation that would prohibit late hours in Baytown. The proposed ordinance will remove the confusion and allow late hours permits to be issued in Baytown as has been the common practice. b. Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -7 approves final payment of $31,120.17 to D & W Contractors, Inc., and accepts the Baytown Nature Center Entryway Project. The original contract was awarded to D & W Contractors, Inc., for $549,309.90 and the contract duration was 200 calendar days. Change Orders No. 1 -4 for a total of $10,565.18 were approved administratively and increased the contract amount to $559,875.08. Items included in these change orders were as follows: revisions to the sanitary sewer and HVAC systems, clarification of landscape items, additional sidewalk, additional electrical work, and widening of the entrance road to provide easier access for buses and trailers. Change Order No 5, also approved administratively, was a balancing change order and increased the final contract amount by $5,268.10 to $565,143.18. Change Order Nos. 1 -5 resulted in an overall project cost increase of 2.88% and increased the contract time to 210 calendar days. The contractor finished the project in the allotted time and their workmanship was satisfactory. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 050324 -8 authorizes the issuance of City of Baytown, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the advance refunding of certain outstanding obligations and the execution and delivery of an escrow agreement and the subscription for and purchase of certain escrowed securities. The estimated savings at today's rates would be approximately $51,720 per year. Interest rates may change by the time that the City locks in rates on Wednesday. Therefore, we will not know the precise savings until the Refunding Bonds are sold. d. Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -5 authorizes the City Manager to submit an application to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security for, and take all further action related to, the fiscal year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for the purchase of one (1) Type 1, Class IA medium duty ambulance. For the first time, the grant program is open to "Non- affiliated Emergency Medical Service Organizations." If awarded, the funding is proposed to be used to replace one of our older ambulances with one similar to that purchased in the City of Baytown FY 2004 -2005 budget. Page 1 l of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 This is a reimbursement type grant. It will require a 20% funding match. The grant request will be for $130,000 with $104,000 being reimbursed by grant and a $26,000 local match. The City's match will come from the Capital Replacement fund. C. Consider Proposed Resolution No. 050324 -6 authorizes the City Manager to submit an application to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, and take all further action related to, the fiscal year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for the purpose of providing equipment and training in the Fire Department. The training and equipment will improve fire ground operational readiness and firefighter safety. The grant is an "80/20" match grant. The grant amount is $228,000 ($182,400 funded by grant with $45,600 local match). The City's match will come from Capital Replacement fund and Fire Department contract services revenues. Council Member Murray moved adoption of the consent agenda, items a through e. Council Member Ward seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10044 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED SECTION 6 -3 "LATE HOURS" TO ADOPT THE EXTENDED HOURS FOR THE SALE, OFFER FOR SALE, AND DELIVERY OF BEER AND FOR THE SALE AND OFFER FOR SALE OF MIXED BEVERAGES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF MIDNIGHT AND 2:00 A.M. ON ANY DAY; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS ($200.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 10045 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT AND IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($31,120.17) TO D & W CONTRACTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Page 12 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 ORDINANCE NO. 10046 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT AND IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($31,120.17) TO D & W CONTRACTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. RESOLUTION NO. 1708 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A 2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TYPE 1, CLASS IA MEDIUM DUTY AMBULANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND N0 1100 DOLLARS ($130,000.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AUTHORIZING TWENTY -SIX THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($26,000.00) IN MATCHING FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. RESOLUTION NO. 1709 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A 2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($228,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AUTHORIZING FORTY -FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS ($45,600.00) IN MATCHING FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider confirmation of City Manager's appointee to the Baytown Library Board. This item was not ready for consideration. City Manager's Report. Scott Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director announced that the 4`h of July entertainment would include Gary Allan as the headliner, with the Coastliners, Granger Smith, the Lee College Band, and the Bayou Big Band to accompany the Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:30 p.m. For Cinco de Mayo, the parade will held on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m., with concerts to be held in historic downtown on Saturday. The musicians will include Ram Hererra and F7. Page 13 of 13 Minutes of the Special Session — March 24, 2005 2 d City Manager Jackson reminded Council of the annual Trash -Off to be held on Saturday, April Adjourn. Council Member Mahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Mahan, Murray, Sheley, and Ward. Mayor Mundinger. Nays: None. The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjour