2005-02-07 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON FEBRUARY 7, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE FIRST
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Richard Tetens
Woody Owens
Larry Marcott
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Charles Viktorin.
Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; City Engineer Doug
Kneupper; Project Director Joe Wertz.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2005-27 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
PROVIDED THROUGH THE 2005 PRE -DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Tetens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Owens, to
approve Resolution No. R2005-27.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this item relates to the Pre -Disaster Mitigation Program,
which funds various kinds of structural improvements. There are certain requirements
to the funding program. The replacement of a bridge at Mary's Creek is needed and
could be applicable in receiving funding through this program. This project would
replace the existing bridge with a larger free-standing bridge. The cost of the project is
approximately $1.8 million. This is a Federal Emergency Management Agency Project;
therefore, it is a 75% - 25% split. Local funds are 25%. The City's share after the grant
is received will be $453,157. The recommendation is to move forward with the project
and obtain the opportunity to get the approvals of 75% of the cost.
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Councilmember Owens asked for information pertaining to the position of TxDOT with
the project, since SH 35 is a state highway.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated that any work to be conducted along SH 35 would need
to be coordinated with TxDOT. No extensive discussions have taken place with them at
this point. In particular, discussions regarding lane closures would be required. At this
point, the City is trying to obtain funding. Once that takes place discussions will be
coordinated with TxDOT.
A brief discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding TxDOT expanding SH 35.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, Marcott, and Cole.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Viktorin absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 14th day of February—,
2005.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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