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(\ .~. ~ RESOLUTION 98-01 , A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 1998AS ''PREVENT A LITTER MONTH" AND DESIGNATING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1998 AS "SPAY DAY USA" WHEREAS, dogs and cats give companionship to and share the homes of over 50,000,000 individuals in the United States, and WHEREAS, two unaltered cats and their kittens can produce 420,900 more cats in seven years and two unaltered dogs and their puppies can 'produce 67,000 more dogs in six years; and WHEREAS, humane societies and shelters euthanize 8 to 10 million dogs and cats each year, although many of them are healthy and adoptable, simply because there are not enough good homes; and WHEREAS, the problem of companion animal overpopulation costs the taxpayers of this country millions of dollars annually through animal programs aimed. at coping with. the millions of unwanted dogs and cats; and WHEREAS, spayip.g and neutering dogs and cats have been shown to drastically reduce cat and dog overpopulation; and \. WHEREAS,' veterinarians, human societies, national and local animal protection organizatiOlis worked. together to. ensure the spaying and neutering of more than 78,000 companion animals through "Spay Day USA" in 1997; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, human societies, national and local animal protection organizations have joined together agl!in to advocate that spaying and neutering. of companion. animals during "Prevent A Litter Month" and on "Spay Day USA1998"; NOW, THEREFO~, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. That February 1998 is designated "Prevent A Litter Month" and February 24, 1998 is designated "Spay Day USA. " , Section 2. That the Mayor calls upon the people of the City of West UniversIty Place, Harris County, Texas to observe the day by having their own dogs and cats spayed or neutered or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person's dog or cat. Section 3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 4. That if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part' of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any coutt of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and 'the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. ~F::-;l'-nl~:~a-:-~--- ..... (1 J .~ Section 5. That the City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confIrms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of February. , 1998. Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Signed: (SEAL) cc- ATTEST: ~~ ay yon H01l0Wa~ary ... ....-nH! 1 ,,'" If ---01, ~lrl. J r o .or ~ ~ RESOLUTION 98-02 A RESOLUTION TO JOIN A COALITION OF TEXAS CITIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO EPA'S PHASE II STORM WATER PROGRAM WHEREAS, on January 9, 1998, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rules to implement Phase II of EP A's Storm Water Program; and WHEREAS, EPA's proposed rules automatically .designate cities located in Urbanized Areas (as defined by the Census Bureau) and potentially designate cities with populations greater than 10,000 and population density greater than 1,000 per square mile as being required to obtain federal permits for their discharges of storm water runoff; and WHEREAS, the City of West University Place either (l) is located within an Urbanized Area, or (2) has a population greater than 10,000 with a population density greater than 1,000 per square mile and, thus, will be affected by EPA's proposed rule; and WHEREAS, a group of affected Texas cities have met and agreed to pursue a joint effort to address EPA's Phase II Storm Water Program, including preparing and submitting comments on EP A's proposed rule and other issues, with this joint effort to be managed by a Steering Committee made up of representatives from the participating cities and funded by contributions from the participating cities in an amount to be determined by the Steering Committee, but not to exceed ten cents (lOCI:) per capita; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. That the City Manager is author,ized to sign and return the Participation Agreement on behalf of the City and to contribute an amount to be determined by the Steering Committee, but not to exceed ten cents (lOCI:) per capita, to assist in addressing issues and concerns raised by EPA's Phase II Storm Water Program. Section 3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 4. That if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstanc~, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 5. That the City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the I ' " .: , (j '------' (~ Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this . 23rd day of February , 1998. Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Starich, Davis and Neal Voting Nay: None Absent: Counci I Member Sparkman (SEAL) ATTEST: ~~b- aylynn Holloway, Cit~ecretary -11--011-----,--------------- _______u___ --- ------::--:rr-;--',-.,r-.. :-:r- Signed: - I ~ J r\ 'J RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-03 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY BOARD; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have contacted qualified persons to serve on the Neighborhood Safety Board of the City of West University Place, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The following person is appointed to serve as a member of the Neighborhood Safety Board, under Chapter 2, as amended by Ordinance 1561, for the specific term of the specific position indicated below: APPOINTEE POSITION IERM ENDTNG Judy Harding Position 6 August 31, 1999 Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially fmds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that. each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of February , 1998. y oting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: (Seal) Signed: esa W. Fogler Mayor 1-' , 11-. 'f I n ,---, RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-04~ RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have contacted a qualified person to serve on the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board of the City of West University Place, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The following person is appointed to serve as a ,member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board for the specific term of the specific position indicated below, under and subject tb Chapter 2, as last amended by Ordinance 1561. APPOINTEE POSITION TERM ENDING . Anne Furse Position 9 August 31, 1999 Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be . invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. r' Section 4. The City Council officially fmds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 9th day of March ,1998. V oting Yea: y oting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: (Seal) Signed: 1-' ,~ '~~------------:or:;--''l~' I .~. ,------,I RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-05~ RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE SENIOR SERVICES BOARD; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in Position 7 on the Senior Services Board; and WHEREAS, a certain person has indicated a desire and willingness to fill the vacancy and serve as a member of the Senior Services Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The following person is appointed to serve as a member of the Senior Services Board for the specific term of the specific position indicated below, under and subject to Chapter 2, as last amended by Ordinance 1561. APPOINTEE POSITION TERM ENDING R.K. Wark Position 7 August 31, 1999 Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially. fmds, determines and declares that a . sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by . the . Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 9th day of March , 1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Ab~ent: . ATTEST: - (Seal) Signed: Kay1)'11I1 Holloway City Secretary r~~-- '--'-~r'--"'------"--' ,~ . . 'I ,~ 2 RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-06 ~ RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT CITY HALLS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the Municipal Building in the City of West University Place is being renovated; and WHEREAS, City employees are being relocated to a modular building located at 3813 University Boulevard; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, notices for meetings of the governmental body must be posted in City Hall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1: The temporary or modular building located at 3813 Amherst, Houston, Texas 77005 is hereby designated as the City's temporary city hall. Official public meeting notices of the City shall be posted at that place as required by law. Section 2: This temporary designation is effective from and after March 20, 1998 and continues until the day the City Secretary's office reopens in the renovated Municipal Building at 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005, which is confIrmed and re-designated as the City's permanent City Hall. ' Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 4: If any, word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 5: The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifIes, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and positing thereof. II" I 11- I (\ I ~ \ J ~ PASSED AND APPROVED, this 9th day of March , 1998. (Seal) ATTEST: V oting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: Signed: aylynn Holloway City Secretary .... .1'. I. I . ..---,. ! . Teresa W. Fogler Mayor .. '" o ~ .:J RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-07 CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION RELATING TO SIGNATURES ON CHECKS DRAWN ON CITY ACCOUNTS; AUTHORIZING. SUCH SIGNATURES AND AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO RATIFY CERTAIN SIGNATURES; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the Compass Bank is the depository for the funds of the City; and, WHEREAS, the Compass Bank requires a resolution authorizing officers of the City to sign checks, NOW, THEREFORE, BElT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. City Treasurer Walter Thomas is authorized to sign checks drawn on the City's Payroll Account (00.:.3687-0), if the checks are co-signed by one of the following: A. Teresa W.Fogler, Mayor B. Robert P. Yehl, City Manager C. Terry Stevenson, Fire Chief Section 2. City Treasurer Walter Thomas is authorized to sign checks drawn on the City's General Fund Account (00-3686-2), if the checks are co-signed by one of the following: A. Teresa W. Fogler, Mayor B. Robert P. Yehl, City Manager C. Terry Stevenson, Fire Chief Section 3. All signatures may be signed either manually or by facsimile in accordance with article 717 J ~ 1 of the Texas Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act. Section 4. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions authorizing different signatures for the above,...mentioned accounts are repealed. Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. ~._----~;-:-r;I--.--~:T-:n:,-:---- ... r----\ ~ " ,-.J Section 6. The City Council officials finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the 'manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this --L day of March, 1998 Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: ATIEST: yon Holloway City Secretary ~ .~c,. :'I; () :J Resolution No. 98-08 A RESOLUTION APPROVING BROKERS FROM WHICH THE CITY WOULD PURCHASE INVESTMENTS; AUTHORIZING A LETTER AGREEMENT; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council approves the following as brokers. from which the City may purchase investments, subject to the state laws regulating public investments and the City's investment policy adopted as part of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Firm Duncan-Williams, Inc. First Tennessee Bank Coastal Securities, Inc. Compass Bank Merrill Lynch NBC Capital Markets Group Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Broker(s) Tony Sekaly, Eric Jupiter, and D. Ann Komar Angela Calvert John Saragusa, II. Lee Hundley Jerome Senegal, Latrissa Gordon- Kramer, and Deidre Anderson Stewart Wortham, Joseph Gilmore, Wright Edrington, and Mark Reaves Ken Fenson Section 2. The City Council authorizes a letter agreement with such brokers, in a form that complies with the City's investment policy and state law and is approved by the Finance Director. Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 4. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this resolution to any other person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Law, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. -'1---'--11-, ------.- ." ;'1;-1~~~""-1'----'---;"-,;f,;;-.:-;7-::;--'r-'----:-,r-- ---I /~) ,--,,' Section 6. This notice shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and sigriature. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON, March 23 . 1998. SIGNED: '-~ /' --""'7.-- ~, Teresa W. Fogler, Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) ~rr:-- o RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-09;] RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE SENIOR SERVICES BOARD; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS. a certain person has indicated a desire and willingness to serve as a member of the Senior Services Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The following person is appointed to serve as a member of the Senior Services Board for the specific term of the specific position indicated below, under and subject to Chapter 2, as last amended by Ordinance 1561. APPOINTEE POSITION TERM ENDING Kenneth Moore Position 15 August 31, 1999 Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the applica,tion thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part ofthis resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially fmds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11 th day of Mav ,1998. ~ Voting Yea: V otir.!g Nay: Absent: ATTEST: Signed: Teresa W. Fogler Mayor I' ----rT "', I / (0 .' ~) RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-10i~ WHEREAS, it has been detennined that it will be advaIitageous to designate qualified employees as Deputy Municipal Clerks for the purpose of signing complaints; and WHEREAS, the following employees are qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Court Clerk for this purpose: Christopher Castillo and Lisa Webb NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. That City Council hereby names and appoints Christopher Castillo and Lisa Webb as Deputy Municipal Court Clerks of the City of West University Place for the purpose of signing complaints. ~ Section 2. That the- appointments of Christopher Castillo and Lisa Webb as Deputy Court Clerks shall become effective immediately from and after the passage and approval of this Resolution. Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 4. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to .any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such. word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragrapn, section or other . part of this resolution to. any other perSons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 5. The City Council officially fmds, detennines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required. by . the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, conSideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of Mav. , 1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: Teresa W. Fogler, Ma r (SEAL) -- -'-"T~-T--:;-'-;':-'l--.-:--II---' -- ----ll-M ,-. -----::-TF::l,::r:~~.... ,..- ~ \.~ ~ - ~ J (\ u ( RESOLUTION NO. 98-11 CLTY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE I' JOINT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of West University Place by City Ordinance No. , and Harris County by Commissioners Court Order dated, have established similar programs of comprehensive emergency management which includes the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases of emergency management; and WHEREAS, the City and the County find that vulnerability to many potential hazards is shared by residents of the City of West University Place and the unincorporated portions of Harris County; and WHEREAS, the City and the County further find that the cOnlmon goal of emergency management can best be achieved through an organization which shares the combined resources of the City and the County; and WHEREAS, the contemplated action is specifically authorized by the aforementioned Ordinance and Court Order; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLOVED that there is hereby established the Harris County Emergency Management organization which shall consist of the officers and employees of the City and of the County as designated in an inteIjurisdictional emergency management plan, together with such organized volunteer groups as that plan may specify; and I ,~ 'I [ I .... .;) o ~ BE IT ~THER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of West University Place and the Harris County Judge shall agree on the appointment of an Emergency Management Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of the Harris County program of comprehensive emergency management, including the preparation and maintenance of an inteIjurisdictional emergency management plan for the City of West University Place and Harris County in accordance with this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this joint resolution will be reviewed and resubmitted every two years to be in compliance with the election of new majors. The county or the city may terminate this resolution, with or without cause, prior to the expiration of the term set forth above, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party ~."f ~~ RESO.LVED this the,--v day of ~~998. Judge, Harris County ~T: ~~ It)' Secretmy ~ County Clerk jointnoolulion.doc ~.,"r-.---r;-r-o--:-:--r--.--n-"'-- ~~ ,,~. o :J 2' RESOLUTION NO. 98-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE OF A PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR A PUBLIC PROJECT TO EXPAND COLONIAL PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, BY DONATION, PURCHASE, OR BY THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a public necessity exists for and the public convemence would be served by the expansion of Colonial Park, including appropriate landscaping, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of the expanded park and associated structures and park facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council accordingly acknowledges that it is in the public's best interest to acquire property located within the City for these purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and proper and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of West University Place to expand Colonial Park, including within the scope of that expansion appropriate landscaping, and to construct, operate, and maintain the expanded park and associated structures and park facilities, all in Harris County, Texas. Section 2. A public necessity exists for and the public convenience would be served by the acquisition, by donation, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, of the real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto for the expansion of Colonial Park, including appropriate . landscaping, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of associated structures and park facilities. Exhibit A attached hereto is incorporated herein for all purposes. ',"'.~h"'I'. ...." I" ~"'"' 'I ." , i ~) () "--.../ '"J Section 3. The City Attorney or his designee and all other City officials are hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City, to take such actions as are necessary to acquire by donation, purchase, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, fee simple title to the property described in the attached Exhibit A, along with any improvements thereto. PASSED and APPROVED on this the 13~ay of TERESA FOGLER MAYOR ~ ~ YNN~OLL~/ CITY SECRETARY APpd~ JAMES L. DOUGHERTY, JR. CITY ATTORNEY " ::ODMA\PCDOCS\HOUSTON\573524\2 2 " I ., -, T'F"'--nr~ J o o ',J EXHIBIT A All of Lots 9 and 10, Block 27, Section C of Colonial Terrace, as depicted on the plat recorded at volume 655, page 517 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, and also known as 4120 Byron Street in the City of West University Place, Harris County, Texas. ::ODMA\PCDOCS\HOUSTON\S74S07\1 (\, '--..../ RESOLUTION NUMBER 98--1;J A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE FRIENDS OF WEST UNNERSITY PARKSFUNDBOARD,ANON~ROATCORPORATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. That the following persons are re-appointed to serve as members of the Friends of West University Parks Fund Board for a specific term of the specific position indicated below: APPOINTEE PosmON TERM ENDING Lisa Ward Janet Lionberger Linda K. Gray Position 6 Position 15 Position 16 (Chair) August 31, 2001 August 31,2001 August 31, 2001 Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by. the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of September , 1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: Signed: Teresa W. Fogler Mayor (SEAL) , ~ ...J (----'\, ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-14:) WHEREAS, it has been determined that it will be advantageous to designate qualified employees,as Deputy Municipal Court Clerks for the purpose of signing complaints; and WHEREAS, the following employee is qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Court Clerk for this purpose: Estela Najera NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT) RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCa OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. That City Council hereby names Estela Najera as Deputy Municipal Court Clerk of the City of West University Place for the purpose of signing complaints. Section 2. That the appointment of Estela Najera as Deputy Court Clerk shall become effective immediately from and after the passage and approval of this Resolution. Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 4. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 5. The City Council officially fmds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. . PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of September , 1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: . Signed: retary (SEAL) I ' n ~ J RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-15 CITY OF WEST UNNERSITY PLACE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF APPRAISAL ROLL, ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATE AND RELATED INFORMATION; DESIGNATING A PERSON TO CALCULATE CERTAIN TAX RATES, MAKE CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND PERFORM OTHER RELATED TASKS; DECIDING ON THE AMOUNT OF SURPLUS AND UNENCUMBERED FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY DEBT SERVICE; AND CONTAINING RELATED PROVISIONS. WHEREAS, on September 28, 1998, the governing body of the City of West University place (the "Taxing Unit") received the attached certificate, appraisal roll and related information from its assessor and collector of taxes, of which certificates and appraisal roll are incorporated into this resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes; WHEREAS. the governing body desire to proceed with the steps necessary to levy ad valorem taxes; NOW THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNNERSITY PLACE: SECTION 1. The matters described in the preamble of this resolution are found and detennined to be true and correct and are adopted, ratified and conformed. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of West University Place hereby authorizes and directs the City's Tax Assessor to take the following actions: (a) Calculate the effective tax rate and the rollback tax rate under the Texas Property Tax Code. ----,---- , . I ' .J n 'J (b) Submit such rates to the City Council. (c) Publish such rates, as well as the additional information required by the Texas Property Tax Code, in the form and manner required by such Code, at the earliest practicable time. (d) Report on such publication to the governing body. ( e) Take all other action necessary or incidental to any of the foregoing steps or to the timely levy and collections of taxes by the Taxing Unit. SECTION 3. (a) All actions by the assessor and collector of taxes prior to this date, with respect to such calpulations and publications are approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects. (b) For purposes of completing Schedule B of the Notice of Tax Rates prescribed by the State Property Tax Board, it is hereby decided to use $-0- out of the surplus or unencumbered funds (to be shown oD'Schedule A) to pay debt service. SECTION 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. SECTION 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 6. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each _ meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such me~ting has been open to the public as required by law at all . I I I ~ , 0, '-- r "\ :~ times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 7. This resolution shall take. effect immediately upon its adoption and signature. PASSED AND APPROVED this ~p( day of ~~ , 1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: (Seal) Signed: ~~ ~eresa Fogler . Mayor ATTEST: ~~ City Secretary I ' .~., '-../ RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-10 (''1 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the person representing the City of West University Place on the Area . Planning Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging has submitted her resignation; and WHEREAS, Betty Aillet, a West University Place resident and longtime volunteer has indicated a desire and willingness to fill the vacancy and serve as the representative. of the Area Planning Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That Betty Aillet is hereby appointed as the representative to the Area Planning Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging. S.ection 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and t:he application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 'of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of October ,1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: Signed: eresa W. Fogler Mayor (SEAL) .. I~' "~~.., .J . .f,\ ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-1~/J A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE FRIENDS OF WEST UNIVERSITY PARKS FUND BOARD, A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: . , Section 1. That the following persons are appointed to serve 'as members of the Friends of West University Parks Fund Board for a specific term of the specific position indicated below: APPOINTEE ~ PosmON TERM ENDING Douna LaMond Chris Moretta Michael Koinis Sherry Gift Margaret Wallace Position 4 Position 5 Position 7 Position 8 Position 14 August 31,2000 August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001 August 31, 2001 August 31, 2000 < Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herew;.th are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of. this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaiiider. of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or.other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially fmds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this-resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confrrms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of October ,1998. Voting Yea: Voting Nay: Absent: ATTEST: Signed: Kay yon Holl.<Jway City Secretary, (SEAL) "1' -n- . r : 1- ". I~ :J " Resolution 98-18 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER .OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, Warner Cable Communications, Inc. was the grantee under City of West University Place Ordinance No. 1342, adopted May 22.1989. as amended by Ordinance No. 1365, adopted March 12, 1990 (the "Franchise"); and WHEREAS, the grantee was a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. {"Time Warner"), a widely held New York Stock Exchange company, which now intends to contribute certain assets to a new limited partnership to be known as Texas Cable Partners, L.P. {"Texas Cable"},a Delaware Hmited partnership owned as foHows: 50% by Time Warner orit5 affiliates and 50% by two affitiates ofTCI Communications, fnc.-- --Tel Texas Cable Holdings LLC {a Colorado limited tiabilitycompany} uTef Texas Cable, 'nc. (a Colorado corporation; and WHEREAS, the City has been assured that: (1) there will be no impact upon programming, customer service, rates Or business policies and practices, (2) the management and staff of the cable system will remain the same, (3) Time Warner will continue to direct the operations ofthe cable system under the Franchise, and (4) local management will continue to report toTime Warner; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. The City consents to the transfer ofthe Franchise and related cable television system to Texas Cable, subject to: (1) the assurances .5et out in the preamble of this ordinance, and (2) acceptance as set out below. If any of the assurances is not continued or observed, it will be necessary to obtain a further consent. Section 2, This resofution'takeseffect when an acceptance is signed, aCknowledged and delivered to the Clty Secretary by Texas Cable, in the form attached.. However, if the acceptance is not delivered by January 1, 1999, this resolution shall not take effect until an extension of time is granted by resolution of the City Council. Nothing in this resolution releases or waives any failure to comply with the Franchiseer any Jiabirities related to the Franchise. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other 9fv a15ed eGG qor eo:g~ e6f60fO~ ,J~v~-Oeg-e~L ^~Ja~6noo ~ 9100 :Aq +uas ..J -nr;,-"";:ll.;'-- ..... :-',..r...m, . m.' ,.,- r I part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction. the remainder of this resolution and the application of such work, phrasel clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City CQuncil officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered.or acted upon :was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, as amended. and. that each such meeting. has been open to the public as required by law' at aU times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies. approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS Il.tfay of bl~, 19!18 ATTEST: ~~~,. - C. ecretary ? b43:\54rwarne 2 9/9 aBed ezz qor vO:9~ 96/6010~ L~v~-oss-e~L ^+~a~Bnoa ~ alon :AQ +uaS 8400 West Tidwell {\ Houston, TX 77040 ',,--~ Tel 713-895-2601 Fax 713-895-1239 ron.mcmillan@twcable.com Ronald N. McMillan Division President :J ~ TIME WARNER ~ CABLE January 4, 1999 The Honorable Teresa Fogler Mayor, City of West University 3800 University Boulevard Houston, TX 77005 Re: Notice of Consummation of Contribution Agreement dated as of June 23, 1998, among Texas Cable Partners, L.P. ("TCP"), Time Warner Entertainment- AdvancelNewhouse Partnership, TWE-A/N Texas Cable Partners General Partner LLC, TCI Texas Cable Holdings LLC and TCI Texas Cable, Inc. Dear Mayor Fogler: On behalf of TCP, I am pleased to notify the City of West University Place that the above referenced agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the assignment of the franchise granted to Warner Cable Communications, Inc. by the City of West University Place on May 22, 1989, Ordinance No. 1342 and on March 12, 1990, Ordinance No. 1365 (collectively the "Franchise"), have been consummated effective as of 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1998. No further action is required to effect the assignment of the Franchise to TCP. We look forward to a long and amicable relationship with the City of West University Place. Please feel.free to forward all future questions and correspondence concerning the franchise to the attention of Pam R. Thome, vice president of public affairs, at (713) 895- 26&0. Sincerely, TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership a/'h~ Ronald N. McMillan President, Houston Division cc: City Council Sherman Yehl, City Manager Kay Holloway, City Secretary James L. Dougherty, City Attorney The Houston Division of Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership, d.b.a. Time Warner Cable rc' TC~' , - __.n-'---;-r,-- , l,!",,:-:r:-::'l J '" (\ ',,-../ o "To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas: "For itself, its successors, and assigns, Texas Cable Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas, hereby accepts that certain Franchise Agreement dated May 22, 1939 OIdinance No. 1342 and amended by Ordinance No. 1365 adopted'onMarchl~t1990;aIld agrees to be bound by all of its terms, conditions, provisions and assumes all obligations and liabilities related to the Franchise, past, present and future, subject to applicable federal, state, and local law. " Texas Cable Partners, L.P. By: ap,~ Name: RonaldN. McMillan Its: President. HoustonDivision Title "Dated this j ( day of ]::ee, , 1998." i';" -r'-:-i-n----l-- . ------- '---..---------cF,..r ",; :...,;;;. o ,J ". Resolution No. 98-19 RESOLUTION PROPOSING A TAX RATE AND SCHEDUUNGA PUBLIC HEARING; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Section 1 The City Council formally proposes a combined ad valorem tax tate for 1998 of $ ., -1~ . This proposat shaH be placed on the agenda of a future meeting as an action item, subject to the heating scheduled below. Section 2. A pubHc heating on the proposed tax rate is hereby scheduled for October 261 1998 in the. Senior Wing of the Community Building, 6104 AudenStreetj West UniversityPtace, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at .7:30 p.m. The Finance Director shalf make arrangements for the meetingandshafl provide notice as required by law. A hearing On the proposed municipal bUdget is hereby called for the same meeting. Section 3. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 4. If any word. phrase. clause, sentence. paragraph, section or other part of this resolut.on or the appl1cationthereof to any person ~or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such work. phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, Section 5. The City Councitofficially finds. determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place anp subject of each meeting at which this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Law, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at aU times du~ring such'discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies. approyes and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 6. This resolution shaH take effect immediately upon its adoption and signature. . I e/z aBed GGG qor 6e:g~ 96/60/0~ l~v~-099-e~L A+Ja~6noQ ~ ato~ :Aq,+uas r.......-:-.-",.-;'r.;l"ill': ~!.~I- .~- I ~,~- -, J ~ o '----" .:) PASSED,APPROVEDANDADOPTEDon &~ /~ ,1998. .. s~ Mayor ~ . (SEAL) ~. . ecrelary ~ e/e: aBed ~~~ qor ,10 , "',,"! ,-l.-rJTT ;-., ,----, ov:g~ 96/60/0~ C:\.. .154\rtax L~v~-099-e~l ^~Ja46noa ~ a100 :Aq +uas "" eo '" o ~ Resolution No. 98-20 RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATE PARKING LAWS. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote traffic safety within the City; and WHEREAS, residents in the community have expressed concerns during Town Meetings about traffic safety and the difficulty they have in walking safely on sidewalks because sidewalks are frequently blocked by parked vehicles; and WHEREAS, blocked sidewalks force pedestrians to walk in the street, creating additional safety concerns for children, elderly, and disabled residents, particularly when other vehicles are parked on the wrong side of the street, too close to STOP signs, or on crosswalks; and WHEREAS, increased enforcement of State parking laws will promote improved traffic safety when combined with current programs directed at motor vehicle moving violations, and reduce the risk to children, elderly, and disabled residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council encourages the enforcement officers of the City to increase their efforts to enforce Sate parking laws in a reasonable and rational manner, including laws regulating parking in the following locations: (1) on sidewalks, (2) too close to stop signs, (3) on crosswalks, (4) on the wrong side of the street, and (5) too close to fire hydrants. Section 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflicts only. Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which h'l. .......ll',".. .,'. I . j' ( ~ n lr:;-T,~ J -> ("', I \ \....../) :) ,.. this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of December, 1998. ATTEST: ~~ "ecretary, ~ (SEAL) r 111 ,,,.," ~""II !. 1 r, ~ I " ! . I -;j"l"TT'T .,'1 -,r -