Employee Recognition - Performance Of Public Works Employees During Inclement Weather
To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance
D. Correspondence (1) Receipt Of Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau 2012-2013 Financial Audit (2) Public Letter From Fabiola Small (3) Public Letter From Elizabeth Bibbo (4) Public Letter From Rev. Thich Tri Quang (5) Public Letter From Chamber Of Commerce
P.R. No. 18081 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Settlement Agreement And Mutual Release With DonShe Pottery, LLC
P.R. No. 18153 - A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Fund City Park Improvement Projects Requested By Residents For Lincoln Park, Montrose Park And Rose Hill Park For A Cost Not To Exceed Three Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) And A Request That The City Engage A Professional Architect To Provide Cost Estimates For Such Improvements
P.R. No. 18154 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue The Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For Six (6) Additional Four (4) Week Periods Using Cornerstone Advertising & Design Of Beaumont, Texas, For Agency Fees For Billboard Research, Preparation Of Contract And Monitoring Of The Billboard During Rental Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,329.80
P.R. No. 18168 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Albright)
P.R. No. 18170 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For An Additional Six (6) Months Using CBS Outdoor Billboard Of Houston, Texas Through Cornerstone Advertising & Design At A Cost Not To Exceed $13,232.00
P.R. No. 18174 - A Resolution Reappointing Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals (Requested By Mayor Prince)
P. O. No. 6364 - An Ordinance Amending Article XIV, Section 8 Of The Code Of Ordinances Limiting The Term Of Municipal Contracts To One Year (Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
P. 0. No. 6365 - An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, ("City") Denying The Rate Increase Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc., Filed On September 25, 2013; Setting Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service Within The Municipal Limits; Requiring Entergy Texas, Inc. To File Updated Tariffs In Compliance With The Approved Rates; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date
(1) P.R. No. 18044 - A Resolution Authorizing The Final Payment In The Amount Of $1,408.85 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, And Releasing The Retainage In The Amount Of $7,382.95 For The Renovation To The Port Arthur Armory-Phase I. Funding In Account No. 306-1606-591.59 (2) P.R. No. 18048 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov" To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1034-515-54.00 (3) P.R. No. 18123 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Electrical Repairs And Maintenance At Various City Parks; At An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funding Available In Account No(S). 001-1402-551.32-00 And 001¬1207-531.29-00 (4) P.R. No. 18147 - A Resolution Approving The Renewal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles To Continue The Vehicle Inquiry Account That Allows For Remote Electronic Access Through A Secure Website. A Monthly Charge Of $23.00 Plus $.12 Per Vehicle Inquiry Will Be Assessed, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $500.00 Annually. Funding Available In 001-1304-541.57-00 (5) P.R. No. 18152 - A Resolution Approving Funding For Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108, Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded Business Enterprises (6) P.R. No. 18155 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With M&J Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (7) P.R. No. 18156 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (8) P.R. No. 18157 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (9) P.R. No. 18158 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With J-B Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (10) P.R. No. 18159 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S MO Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (11) P.R. No. 18160 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With K&D Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (12) P.R. No. 18161 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area E, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (13) P.R. No. 18162 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Gulf Coast L&L, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (14) P.R. No. 18163 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Turf Pros, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $40,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (15) P.R. No. 18165 - A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In Account No(s). 410-1253¬532.35-00 & 410-1255-532.33-00 (16) P.R. No. 18166 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Resource Memorandum Of Agreement With A Department Of State Health Services Designated Lead Advisory Council ("Lead Rac") Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) For Members Of The Port Arthur Fire Department To Respond To Disasters At The Request Of The State Of Texas (17) P.R. No. 18169 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 03, To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV, Inc., DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Construction Of The Transit Auto-Scrubber Facility, Increasing The Contract Time 70 Calendar Days (18) P.R. No. 18172 - A Resolution Increasing The Existing Blanket Purchase Order For John Hall Public Affairs By $8,152.00 To Pay The December Invoice, Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512.59-00 M11102 (19) P.R. No. 18173 - A Resolution Approving A One-Year Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512-59.00 M11102
P.R. No. 18048 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov" To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1034-515-54.00
P.R. No. 18152 - A Resolution Approving Funding For Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108, Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded Business Enterprises
P.R. No. 18157 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00
P.R. No. 18165 - A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In Account No(s). 410-1253¬532.35-00 & 410-1255-532.33-00
P.R. No. 18173 - A Resolution Approving A One-Year Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512-59.00 M11102
Employee Recognition - Performance Of Public Works Employees During Inclement Weather
To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance
D. Correspondence (1) Receipt Of Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau 2012-2013 Financial Audit (2) Public Letter From Fabiola Small (3) Public Letter From Elizabeth Bibbo (4) Public Letter From Rev. Thich Tri Quang (5) Public Letter From Chamber Of Commerce
P.R. No. 18081 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Settlement Agreement And Mutual Release With DonShe Pottery, LLC
P.R. No. 18153 - A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Fund City Park Improvement Projects Requested By Residents For Lincoln Park, Montrose Park And Rose Hill Park For A Cost Not To Exceed Three Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) And A Request That The City Engage A Professional Architect To Provide Cost Estimates For Such Improvements
P.R. No. 18154 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue The Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For Six (6) Additional Four (4) Week Periods Using Cornerstone Advertising & Design Of Beaumont, Texas, For Agency Fees For Billboard Research, Preparation Of Contract And Monitoring Of The Billboard During Rental Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,329.80
P.R. No. 18168 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Albright)
P.R. No. 18170 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For An Additional Six (6) Months Using CBS Outdoor Billboard Of Houston, Texas Through Cornerstone Advertising & Design At A Cost Not To Exceed $13,232.00
P.R. No. 18174 - A Resolution Reappointing Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals (Requested By Mayor Prince)
P. O. No. 6364 - An Ordinance Amending Article XIV, Section 8 Of The Code Of Ordinances Limiting The Term Of Municipal Contracts To One Year (Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
P. 0. No. 6365 - An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, ("City") Denying The Rate Increase Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc., Filed On September 25, 2013; Setting Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service Within The Municipal Limits; Requiring Entergy Texas, Inc. To File Updated Tariffs In Compliance With The Approved Rates; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date
(1) P.R. No. 18044 - A Resolution Authorizing The Final Payment In The Amount Of $1,408.85 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, And Releasing The Retainage In The Amount Of $7,382.95 For The Renovation To The Port Arthur Armory-Phase I. Funding In Account No. 306-1606-591.59 (2) P.R. No. 18048 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov" To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1034-515-54.00 (3) P.R. No. 18123 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Electrical Repairs And Maintenance At Various City Parks; At An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funding Available In Account No(S). 001-1402-551.32-00 And 001¬1207-531.29-00 (4) P.R. No. 18147 - A Resolution Approving The Renewal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles To Continue The Vehicle Inquiry Account That Allows For Remote Electronic Access Through A Secure Website. A Monthly Charge Of $23.00 Plus $.12 Per Vehicle Inquiry Will Be Assessed, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $500.00 Annually. Funding Available In 001-1304-541.57-00 (5) P.R. No. 18152 - A Resolution Approving Funding For Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108, Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded Business Enterprises (6) P.R. No. 18155 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With M&J Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (7) P.R. No. 18156 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (8) P.R. No. 18157 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (9) P.R. No. 18158 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With J-B Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (10) P.R. No. 18159 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S MO Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (11) P.R. No. 18160 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With K&D Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (12) P.R. No. 18161 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area E, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (13) P.R. No. 18162 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Gulf Coast L&L, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A-2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (14) P.R. No. 18163 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Turf Pros, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $40,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 (15) P.R. No. 18165 - A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In Account No(s). 410-1253¬532.35-00 & 410-1255-532.33-00 (16) P.R. No. 18166 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Resource Memorandum Of Agreement With A Department Of State Health Services Designated Lead Advisory Council ("Lead Rac") Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) For Members Of The Port Arthur Fire Department To Respond To Disasters At The Request Of The State Of Texas (17) P.R. No. 18169 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 03, To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV, Inc., DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Construction Of The Transit Auto-Scrubber Facility, Increasing The Contract Time 70 Calendar Days (18) P.R. No. 18172 - A Resolution Increasing The Existing Blanket Purchase Order For John Hall Public Affairs By $8,152.00 To Pay The December Invoice, Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512.59-00 M11102 (19) P.R. No. 18173 - A Resolution Approving A One-Year Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512-59.00 M11102
P.R. No. 18048 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov" To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1034-515-54.00
P.R. No. 18152 - A Resolution Approving Funding For Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108, Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded Business Enterprises
P.R. No. 18157 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One-Year Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-l, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00
P.R. No. 18165 - A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In Account No(s). 410-1253¬532.35-00 & 410-1255-532.33-00
P.R. No. 18173 - A Resolution Approving A One-Year Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001¬1003-512-59.00 M11102