Special Executive City Council Meeting
I. INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL II. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) III. Adjournment
Proclamations Minutes May 03, 2011 - Regular Meeting May 17, 2011 - Regular Meeting May 24, 2011 - Special Meeting May 31, 2011 - Special Executive Meeting May 31, 2011 - Regular Meeting June 14, 2011 - Regular Meeting
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers Luverda Batiste Regarding The All America City Competition B. Presentations None C. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM None
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: (1) P. R. No. 16500 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount Of $881,321.37 For The Primary And Secondary Generators For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant And Primary Generator For The Main Outfall Lift Station Project Between The City Of Port Arthur And B-K Maintenance, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Account No. 141¬1201-532.59-00, Project No. ORPRIM, ORMSEC, & ORMAIN (2) P. R. No. 16505 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Commission (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (3) P. R. No. 16507 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (4) P. O. No. 6152 - An Ordinance Denying The Statement Of Intent Rate Change Request Filed By Texas Gas Service ("TGS") For Gas Service For Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance (5) P. O. No. 6153 - An Ordinance Setting The Just And Reasonable Rates For The Cost Of Service Adjustment Clause ("COSA") To Be Charged By Texas Gas Service ("TGS") For Gas Service For Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance
CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16349 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Issue A Payment To Entergy Texas, Inc., For The Purchase And Installation Of Eighteen (18) Street Light Poles And Underground Cable Necessary For The Completion Of The Infrastructure Improvements At The PAEDC Spur 93 Business Park In The Amount Of $67,719.20 (Account No. 120-1429-582-59.02) (2) P. R. No. 16510 - A Resolution Requesting A Third Amendment Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Policies And Procedures For Site Improvements And Related Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanding Businesses For Operation Downtown (A Downtown Improvement Program) (3) P. R. No. 16511 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Amended Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Administrative Charges For The Fiscal Year October 1, 2010 Through September 30, 2011 (4) P. R. No. 16514 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (5) P. R. No. 16518 - A Resolution Approving Additional Grant Funds Of $153,776.63 For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant Program (6) P. R. No. 16522 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's Certificates And Releases, And Contractor's Certificates Of Guarantee For The PAEDC Spur 93 Business Park (Richard Wycoff Drive And Eli Roberts Drive) Infrastructure Improvements And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Ordinances P. 0. No. 6156 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2010 And Ending September 30, 2011 By $150,000 In Order To Fund Retirement Costs For The Fire Department And Administrative Cost Related To The NSP Program For The Neighborhood Revitalization Department; Amending The Worker's Compensation Budget For Excess Claims Cost In The Amount Of $250,000; And Amending The Water Utility Fund Budget $100,000 To Fund Excess Costs Related To The Drought
Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On The Evaluation Of Apple iPad 2 And Motorola Xoom (2) Report On Water Conservation And Drought Contingency Plans
Jun 28, 2011 City Council
Special Executive City Council Meeting
I. INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL II. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) III. Adjournment
Proclamations Minutes May 03, 2011 - Regular Meeting May 17, 2011 - Regular Meeting May 24, 2011 - Special Meeting May 31, 2011 - Special Executive Meeting May 31, 2011 - Regular Meeting June 14, 2011 - Regular Meeting
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers Luverda Batiste Regarding The All America City Competition B. Presentations None C. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM None
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: (1) P. R. No. 16500 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount Of $881,321.37 For The Primary And Secondary Generators For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant And Primary Generator For The Main Outfall Lift Station Project Between The City Of Port Arthur And B-K Maintenance, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Account No. 141¬1201-532.59-00, Project No. ORPRIM, ORMSEC, & ORMAIN (2) P. R. No. 16505 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Commission (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (3) P. R. No. 16507 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (4) P. O. No. 6152 - An Ordinance Denying The Statement Of Intent Rate Change Request Filed By Texas Gas Service ("TGS") For Gas Service For Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance (5) P. O. No. 6153 - An Ordinance Setting The Just And Reasonable Rates For The Cost Of Service Adjustment Clause ("COSA") To Be Charged By Texas Gas Service ("TGS") For Gas Service For Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance
CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16349 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Issue A Payment To Entergy Texas, Inc., For The Purchase And Installation Of Eighteen (18) Street Light Poles And Underground Cable Necessary For The Completion Of The Infrastructure Improvements At The PAEDC Spur 93 Business Park In The Amount Of $67,719.20 (Account No. 120-1429-582-59.02) (2) P. R. No. 16510 - A Resolution Requesting A Third Amendment Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Policies And Procedures For Site Improvements And Related Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanding Businesses For Operation Downtown (A Downtown Improvement Program) (3) P. R. No. 16511 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Amended Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Administrative Charges For The Fiscal Year October 1, 2010 Through September 30, 2011 (4) P. R. No. 16514 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Scott) (5) P. R. No. 16518 - A Resolution Approving Additional Grant Funds Of $153,776.63 For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant Program (6) P. R. No. 16522 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's Certificates And Releases, And Contractor's Certificates Of Guarantee For The PAEDC Spur 93 Business Park (Richard Wycoff Drive And Eli Roberts Drive) Infrastructure Improvements And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Ordinances P. 0. No. 6156 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2010 And Ending September 30, 2011 By $150,000 In Order To Fund Retirement Costs For The Fire Department And Administrative Cost Related To The NSP Program For The Neighborhood Revitalization Department; Amending The Worker's Compensation Budget For Excess Claims Cost In The Amount Of $250,000; And Amending The Water Utility Fund Budget $100,000 To Fund Excess Costs Related To The Drought
Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On The Evaluation Of Apple iPad 2 And Motorola Xoom (2) Report On Water Conservation And Drought Contingency Plans