Reading of City Council Agenda
Descriptions or captions of Agenda items read by the City Secretary prior to commencement of city council.
REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MR. MARIO C. DIAZ as Director of the Houston Airport System
Miscellaneous: Items 1-3 Accept Work: Items 4-8 Property: Item 9 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Item 10 Resolutions and Ordinances: Items 11-34
Item 6: RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $5,828,056.00 and acceptance of work on contract with SPAW GLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION for Midwest Police Station - District 18 - 0.99% under the guaranteed maximum price - DISTRICT F - HOANG Item 12: ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of City of Houston, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series J, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $125,000,000 for the purpose of funding certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain officers and employees to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of such notes, making certain covenants, agreements and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the approval of an Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, a Credit Agreement, an Offering Memorandum and a Dealer Agreement; and declaring an emergency
ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of the City of Houston, Texas Taxable Pension Obligation Note, Series 2010; approving and delegating certain authority to the Mayor and the City Controller with regard to the note; approving a Note Purchase Agreement; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; making other provisions regarding such note and matters incident thereto; making certain findings relating to the subject and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency
Item 22: ORDINANCE awarding contract to CAPT. KIRK’S MARINE SERVICE, INC for Boat, Boat Motor and Boat Trailer Repair Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount 3 Years with two one-year options - $358,230.58 - General and Enterprise Funds Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $1,231,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to N. G. PAINTING, L. P. for Rehabilitation of Ground Storage Tanks and Cathodic Protection Systems; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering testing, project management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B ? JOHNSON and G - PENNINGTON Item 32: ORDINANCE appropriating $408,542.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Underground Storage Tank Removal and Installation at City of Houston Police Academy Vehicle Maintenance Shop; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for materials testing, project management and construction oversight, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON
RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department to appoint Michael Welch and Bill Jackson independent appraisers and Samuel Jarrett alternate appraiser to determine the fair market value of Parcel SY9-080, known as the Heights Recycling Center, located at 3602 Center Street - DISTRICT H - GONZALEZ
Item 36: ORDINANCE appropriating $64,759.12 out of Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund for Purchase of Utility Vehicles for the Houston Fire Department Item 36a: RECOMMENDATION from Purchasing Agent to award to PHILPOTT MOTORS LTD. d/b/a PHILPOTT FORD - $56,996.00 and BABY JACK II AUTOMOTIVE LTD. d/b/a CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $64,759.12 for Utility Vehicles through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council for Houston Police and Fire Departments - Supplemental Environmental Projects and Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Funds Item 37: ORDINANCE appropriating $4,023,982.36 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $781,450.65 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund and $511,908.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund for Purchase of Cabs and Chassis and Refuse Bodies for Solid Waste Management Department for Roll-Off Trucks to be used to expand the Department’s Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Operations at the expanded 5100 Sunbeam location and the new 9003 N. Main location Item 37a: MOTION by Council Member Sullivan/Seconded by Council Member Lovell to adopt recommendation from Purchasing Agent to award to HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER/STERLING - $1,605,258.00, EAST TEXAS MACK SALES, LLC d/b/a B & C BODY COMPANY - $154,328.00, CHASTANG BAYOU CITY FORD - $990,333.00, RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, L.P. - $1,365,264.00 and MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING - $1,739,096.01 for Cabs & Chassis and Refuse Bodies through the Interlocal Agreements for Cooperative Purchasing with BuyBoards and Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Solid Waste Management Department - $536,938.00 - National Clean Diesel Accelerated Fleet Replace Program Fund Item 38: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and MARJO HOUSE INCORPORATED, providing up to $399,459.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds, which amount includes a limitation on additional funding in the amount of $199,729.50, for the operation and administration of a community residence located at 1706 Gellhorn Drive, Houston, Texas, along with the provision of supportive services - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON Item 39: ORDINANCE appropriating $364,600.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Architectural Services Contract between the City of Houston and SMITH & COMPANY ARCHITECTS for Fifth Ward Deluxe Theatre Renovation; providing funding for the Civic Art Program - $285,000.00 - CDBG Fund - DISTRICT B ? JOHNSON
Apr 28, 2010 City Council
Reading of City Council Agenda
Descriptions or captions of Agenda items read by the City Secretary prior to commencement of city council.
REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of MR. MARIO C. DIAZ as Director of the Houston Airport System
Miscellaneous: Items 1-3 Accept Work: Items 4-8 Property: Item 9 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Item 10 Resolutions and Ordinances: Items 11-34
Item 6: RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $5,828,056.00 and acceptance of work on contract with SPAW GLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION for Midwest Police Station - District 18 - 0.99% under the guaranteed maximum price - DISTRICT F - HOANG Item 12: ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of City of Houston, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series J, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $125,000,000 for the purpose of funding certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain officers and employees to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of such notes, making certain covenants, agreements and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the approval of an Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, a Credit Agreement, an Offering Memorandum and a Dealer Agreement; and declaring an emergency
ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of the City of Houston, Texas Taxable Pension Obligation Note, Series 2010; approving and delegating certain authority to the Mayor and the City Controller with regard to the note; approving a Note Purchase Agreement; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; making other provisions regarding such note and matters incident thereto; making certain findings relating to the subject and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency
Item 22: ORDINANCE awarding contract to CAPT. KIRK’S MARINE SERVICE, INC for Boat, Boat Motor and Boat Trailer Repair Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount 3 Years with two one-year options - $358,230.58 - General and Enterprise Funds Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $1,231,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to N. G. PAINTING, L. P. for Rehabilitation of Ground Storage Tanks and Cathodic Protection Systems; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering testing, project management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B ? JOHNSON and G - PENNINGTON Item 32: ORDINANCE appropriating $408,542.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Underground Storage Tank Removal and Installation at City of Houston Police Academy Vehicle Maintenance Shop; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for materials testing, project management and construction oversight, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON
RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department to appoint Michael Welch and Bill Jackson independent appraisers and Samuel Jarrett alternate appraiser to determine the fair market value of Parcel SY9-080, known as the Heights Recycling Center, located at 3602 Center Street - DISTRICT H - GONZALEZ
Item 36: ORDINANCE appropriating $64,759.12 out of Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund for Purchase of Utility Vehicles for the Houston Fire Department Item 36a: RECOMMENDATION from Purchasing Agent to award to PHILPOTT MOTORS LTD. d/b/a PHILPOTT FORD - $56,996.00 and BABY JACK II AUTOMOTIVE LTD. d/b/a CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $64,759.12 for Utility Vehicles through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council for Houston Police and Fire Departments - Supplemental Environmental Projects and Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Funds Item 37: ORDINANCE appropriating $4,023,982.36 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $781,450.65 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund and $511,908.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund for Purchase of Cabs and Chassis and Refuse Bodies for Solid Waste Management Department for Roll-Off Trucks to be used to expand the Department’s Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Operations at the expanded 5100 Sunbeam location and the new 9003 N. Main location Item 37a: MOTION by Council Member Sullivan/Seconded by Council Member Lovell to adopt recommendation from Purchasing Agent to award to HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER/STERLING - $1,605,258.00, EAST TEXAS MACK SALES, LLC d/b/a B & C BODY COMPANY - $154,328.00, CHASTANG BAYOU CITY FORD - $990,333.00, RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, L.P. - $1,365,264.00 and MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING - $1,739,096.01 for Cabs & Chassis and Refuse Bodies through the Interlocal Agreements for Cooperative Purchasing with BuyBoards and Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Solid Waste Management Department - $536,938.00 - National Clean Diesel Accelerated Fleet Replace Program Fund Item 38: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and MARJO HOUSE INCORPORATED, providing up to $399,459.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds, which amount includes a limitation on additional funding in the amount of $199,729.50, for the operation and administration of a community residence located at 1706 Gellhorn Drive, Houston, Texas, along with the provision of supportive services - DISTRICT B - JOHNSON Item 39: ORDINANCE appropriating $364,600.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Architectural Services Contract between the City of Houston and SMITH & COMPANY ARCHITECTS for Fifth Ward Deluxe Theatre Renovation; providing funding for the Civic Art Program - $285,000.00 - CDBG Fund - DISTRICT B ? JOHNSON