I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Williamson Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Segler Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Lewis Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Thomas Interim City Manager Comeaux, P.E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. P R OCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes March 18, 2014 Regular Meeting April 1, 2014 Special Meeting April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting April 3, 2014 Special Meeting April 4, 2014 Special Meeting April 7, 2014 Special Meeting April 8, 2014 Special Meeting III. P E TITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) H ar old L. D oucet Sr., R egarding Use Of And Purpose of City Manager'sContingency Fund B. Presentations 1) D r. Albert Thigpen, Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation And Ms. Christe Smith, TRMC, Regarding The Participants In The 2014 Student Day In Government C. Employee Recognition D. Correspondence — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. 1) T o Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A 20' Wide And A 10' Wide Alley RWO. .. Lo ca ted Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban RW.O..B,lo ck 12, T own Of Griffing, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 2) F o r The Purpose Of Considering The Federal Transit Administration'sProposed Award For Operation And Capital For Fiscal Year 2013 -14 For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT) System V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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 — Consent 1) P R. . No. 18224 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Real Property Donation Located At 3308 12 Street From Be Van Nguyen And Nuoi Tat 2) P . R . No. 18258 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One Year Contract With Tri City Exterminating Co.,O f Nederland, T exas, I n An Amount Not To Exceed $01,0500.;F und s Available In Various Transit Accounts 3) P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5 4) P R. . No. 18260 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide The Engineering Services For Removal And Replacement Of Approximately 335 Linear Feet Of 66" RCP Stormwater On Shreveport Avenue, From Procter Street To 5 Street For No Additional Cost. A ccount 001 1- 202-5 31.54 0-0 5) P R. . No. 18261 A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of Community Development Block Grant CDBG) Funds From Demolition / Clearance Project C39120 In The Amount Of 20000,000. To Community Development Block Grant Streets Reconstruction Project #C39150 6) P R. . N o. 18263 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed 477768, 02. Per Annum; Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: 612- 1702 - 581.52 - 00 7) P R. . No. 18264 A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $224,8304.For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction Company, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion. Funding In Account No. 120 - 1429- 582 -59.03 And 001 -1003- 512.59 - 00 8) P R. . No. 18267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For 220 Vehicular GPS At 05,0500;. P er Month, For A Total Amount Of 60$ 600,00;. Fu nd s Are Available In Account No. 001 -1201- 531.43 - 01 9) P R. . No. 18268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For The Purchase Of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel In An Amount Not To Exceed $4000,0000.;Fu ndi ng Is Available In Transit Account Numbers: 401 - 1501 - 561.24 - 00 And 401 -5606- 561.24 - 00 10) P.R. No. 18269 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts 11) P.R. No. 18271 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department 12) P.R. No. 18272 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department 13) P.R. No. 18273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Council To Request That The Texas Department Of Public Safety (TXDOT) Perform A Feasibility Study On The Cost And Construction Of A Pedestrian Crosswalk Over Highway 69 At The Central Mall And Walmart Area (Requested By Councilmember Thomas) 14) P.R. No. 18275 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Three - Year Enterprise Enrollment Agreement Covering Email And Desktop / Server Client Access Licenses With Microsoft For An Annual Amount Of $10390,96.;F und ing Available In Account 001 - 1034 - 515.54 - 00 15) P.R. No. 18276 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order For Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel From Petroleum Traders Corporation; Funds Available In Account 401- 000-10 421.00. 16) P.R. No. 18277 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 2024 S Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program 17) P.R. No. 18280 — A Resolution Approving An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order By $02,0750.;F or Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting And Lawn Maintenance Services For The West Side Community Complex, To Be Charged To Account No. 0 01 1- 061-50 18.031. 18) P.R. No. 18281 — A Resolution For City Council To Authorize The Amendment Of Resolution No. 12 -031 That Authorized The Fair Housing Activity Statement - Texas (FHAST) Form For The Disaster Recovery Program For Round 2.2 Funding 19) P.R. No. 18282 — A Resolution Authorizing A Ten (10) Month Extension To Civil Concepts, Inc.,O f Pasadena, Texas, For The Design And Oversight Of Concrete Slabs For Bus Shelters 20) P.R. No. 18283 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Modify The Language In The Specifications For Security Guard Services Of Resolution 13 -501 For Services At The Spur 93 Business Park 21) P.R. No. 18286 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation Maintenance At The Highway 73 Business Park With Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas 22) P.R. No. 18289 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Labiche Architectural Group, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Architectural Repair And Restoration Assessment Of Rose Hill Manor Historic Structure, For A Period Of 90 Days In An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 100,00;.Fu nd s Available In Account No. 001 -1402- 551.54 - 00 23) P.R. No. 18292 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group Inc.,In The Amount Of $10900,00.;An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group A T- )T,o B e Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC) 24) P.R. No. 18293 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Clean Air Remediation Environmental Service In The Amount Of 10$ 550,34.; And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5) D a ngerous Residential Properties Group A),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429 - 582.59 - 05 (EDC) 25) P.R. No. 18294 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group Inc.,In The Amount Of $10700,00.;An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group B),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 (EDC) 26) P.R. No. 18295 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group, Inc.,In The Amount Of $20050,00;.An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six 6( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group C),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC) 27) P.R. No. 18296 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group, Inc.,In The Amount Of $20040,00;.An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six 6( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group D)T, o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC)
P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. 1) T o Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A 20' Wide And A 10' Wide Alley RWO. .. Lo ca ted Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban RW.O..B,lo ck 12, T own Of Griffing, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 2) F o r The Purpose Of Considering The Federal Transit Administration'sProposed Award For Operation And Capital For Fiscal Year 2013 -14 For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT) System
P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5
P R. . No. 18264 A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $224,8304.For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction Company, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion. Funding In Account No. 120 - 1429- 582 -59.03 And 001 -1003- 512.59 - 00
P R. . No. 18267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For 220 Vehicular GPS At 05,0500;. P er Month, For A Total Amount Of 60$ 600,00;. Fu nd s Are Available In Account No. 001 -1201- 531.43 - 01
P R. . No. 18268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For The Purchase Of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel In An Amount Not To Exceed $4000,0000.;Fu ndi ng Is Available In Transit Account Numbers: 401 - 1501 - 561.24 - 00 And 401 -5606- 561.24 - 00
P.R. No. 18273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Council To Request That The Texas Department Of Public Safety (TXDOT) Perform A Feasibility Study On The Cost And Construction Of A Pedestrian Crosswalk Over Highway 69 At The Central Mall And Walmart Area (Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
P.R. No. 18276 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order For Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel From Petroleum Traders Corporation; Funds Available In Account 401- 000-10 421.00.
P.R. No. 18282 — A Resolution Authorizing A Ten (10) Month Extension To Civil Concepts, Inc.,O f Pasadena, Texas, For The Design And Oversight Of Concrete Slabs For Bus Shelters
P.R. No. 18289 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Labiche Architectural Group, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Architectural Repair And Restoration Assessment Of Rose Hill Manor Historic Structure, For A Period Of 90 Days In An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 100,00;.Fu nd s Available In Account No. 001 -1402- 551.54 - 00
P R. . No. 18278 — A Resolution Appointing And O/ r Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Scott And Lewis)
P R. . No. 18284 — A Resolution Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Jireh World Church / Outreach Ministries, I nc.,I n An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 1000, 00.
P R. . No. 18285 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Performance Milestones Of The Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Climate Controlled Containers Manufacturing, LLC
P R. . N o. 18287 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Haddon + Cowan Architects Collaborative Of Austin, Texas, With Vince Hauser As The Design Team Manager, In An Amount Not To Exceed $201,0000.;W ith A Reimbursable Expense Fee Not To Exceed 01$ ,0500.
P .R . No. 18288 — PR. . No. 18288 — A Resolution Approving The 2014 Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The Amount Of $7129.,0040,For The City Of Port Arthur
P R. . No. 18297 — A Resolution Requesting Reconsideration Of Resolution 13 -499 Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Terminate The Operation Downtown Contract With Kilgore Construction, LC.L..F,or Ex terior Renovation To The Property Located At 1347 Procter Street Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant Program (Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
P .O . No. 6375 — A n Ordinance Amending Division 2 (Junked And Abandoned Vehicles) Of Article IV Junked And Abandoned Property) Of Chapter 34 (Environment) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
C *LOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252 1- 7, S ection 2A( )]P,r io r To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code ": Section 551.071 — Litigation And / Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) S e c tion 5510. 71 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Industrial District Agreements And Legal Issues Related To Potential Tax Abatements 2) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 3) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code —T o Discuss The Value Of The Land Located At 441 Austin Avenue The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted Upon In Open Session Adjournment
Apr 15, 2014 City Council
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Williamson Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Segler Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Lewis Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Thomas Interim City Manager Comeaux, P.E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. P R OCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes March 18, 2014 Regular Meeting April 1, 2014 Special Meeting April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting April 3, 2014 Special Meeting April 4, 2014 Special Meeting April 7, 2014 Special Meeting April 8, 2014 Special Meeting III. P E TITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) H ar old L. D oucet Sr., R egarding Use Of And Purpose of City Manager'sContingency Fund B. Presentations 1) D r. Albert Thigpen, Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation And Ms. Christe Smith, TRMC, Regarding The Participants In The 2014 Student Day In Government C. Employee Recognition D. Correspondence — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. 1) T o Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A 20' Wide And A 10' Wide Alley RWO. .. Lo ca ted Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban RW.O..B,lo ck 12, T own Of Griffing, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 2) F o r The Purpose Of Considering The Federal Transit Administration'sProposed Award For Operation And Capital For Fiscal Year 2013 -14 For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT) System V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None
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 — Consent 1) P R. . No. 18224 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Real Property Donation Located At 3308 12 Street From Be Van Nguyen And Nuoi Tat 2) P . R . No. 18258 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One Year Contract With Tri City Exterminating Co.,O f Nederland, T exas, I n An Amount Not To Exceed $01,0500.;F und s Available In Various Transit Accounts 3) P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5 4) P R. . No. 18260 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide The Engineering Services For Removal And Replacement Of Approximately 335 Linear Feet Of 66" RCP Stormwater On Shreveport Avenue, From Procter Street To 5 Street For No Additional Cost. A ccount 001 1- 202-5 31.54 0-0 5) P R. . No. 18261 A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of Community Development Block Grant CDBG) Funds From Demolition / Clearance Project C39120 In The Amount Of 20000,000. To Community Development Block Grant Streets Reconstruction Project #C39150 6) P R. . N o. 18263 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed 477768, 02. Per Annum; Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: 612- 1702 - 581.52 - 00 7) P R. . No. 18264 A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $224,8304.For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction Company, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion. Funding In Account No. 120 - 1429- 582 -59.03 And 001 -1003- 512.59 - 00 8) P R. . No. 18267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For 220 Vehicular GPS At 05,0500;. P er Month, For A Total Amount Of 60$ 600,00;. Fu nd s Are Available In Account No. 001 -1201- 531.43 - 01 9) P R. . No. 18268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For The Purchase Of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel In An Amount Not To Exceed $4000,0000.;Fu ndi ng Is Available In Transit Account Numbers: 401 - 1501 - 561.24 - 00 And 401 -5606- 561.24 - 00 10) P.R. No. 18269 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts 11) P.R. No. 18271 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department 12) P.R. No. 18272 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department 13) P.R. No. 18273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Council To Request That The Texas Department Of Public Safety (TXDOT) Perform A Feasibility Study On The Cost And Construction Of A Pedestrian Crosswalk Over Highway 69 At The Central Mall And Walmart Area (Requested By Councilmember Thomas) 14) P.R. No. 18275 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Three - Year Enterprise Enrollment Agreement Covering Email And Desktop / Server Client Access Licenses With Microsoft For An Annual Amount Of $10390,96.;F und ing Available In Account 001 - 1034 - 515.54 - 00 15) P.R. No. 18276 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order For Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel From Petroleum Traders Corporation; Funds Available In Account 401- 000-10 421.00. 16) P.R. No. 18277 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 2024 S Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program 17) P.R. No. 18280 — A Resolution Approving An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order By $02,0750.;F or Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting And Lawn Maintenance Services For The West Side Community Complex, To Be Charged To Account No. 0 01 1- 061-50 18.031. 18) P.R. No. 18281 — A Resolution For City Council To Authorize The Amendment Of Resolution No. 12 -031 That Authorized The Fair Housing Activity Statement - Texas (FHAST) Form For The Disaster Recovery Program For Round 2.2 Funding 19) P.R. No. 18282 — A Resolution Authorizing A Ten (10) Month Extension To Civil Concepts, Inc.,O f Pasadena, Texas, For The Design And Oversight Of Concrete Slabs For Bus Shelters 20) P.R. No. 18283 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Modify The Language In The Specifications For Security Guard Services Of Resolution 13 -501 For Services At The Spur 93 Business Park 21) P.R. No. 18286 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation Maintenance At The Highway 73 Business Park With Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas 22) P.R. No. 18289 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Labiche Architectural Group, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Architectural Repair And Restoration Assessment Of Rose Hill Manor Historic Structure, For A Period Of 90 Days In An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 100,00;.Fu nd s Available In Account No. 001 -1402- 551.54 - 00 23) P.R. No. 18292 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group Inc.,In The Amount Of $10900,00.;An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group A T- )T,o B e Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC) 24) P.R. No. 18293 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Clean Air Remediation Environmental Service In The Amount Of 10$ 550,34.; And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5) D a ngerous Residential Properties Group A),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429 - 582.59 - 05 (EDC) 25) P.R. No. 18294 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group Inc.,In The Amount Of $10700,00.;An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five 5( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group B),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 (EDC) 26) P.R. No. 18295 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group, Inc.,In The Amount Of $20050,00;.An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six 6( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group C),T o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC) 27) P.R. No. 18296 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group, Inc.,In The Amount Of $20040,00;.An d A uthorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six 6( )D a ngerous Residential Properties (Group D)T, o Be Charged To Account No. 120 1- 429- 582.59 - 05 ( EDC)
P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. 1) T o Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A 20' Wide And A 10' Wide Alley RWO. .. Lo ca ted Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban RW.O..B,lo ck 12, T own Of Griffing, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 2) F o r The Purpose Of Considering The Federal Transit Administration'sProposed Award For Operation And Capital For Fiscal Year 2013 -14 For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT) System
P R. . N o. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, I nc.,F o r The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of 70$ 310,000..Fu nd ing Is Available In Account Numbers 001 1- 051-5 175. 4 0-0 And 120 - 1429-5 82.59 0-5
P R. . No. 18264 A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $224,8304.For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction Company, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion. Funding In Account No. 120 - 1429- 582 -59.03 And 001 -1003- 512.59 - 00
P R. . No. 18267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For 220 Vehicular GPS At 05,0500;. P er Month, For A Total Amount Of 60$ 600,00;. Fu nd s Are Available In Account No. 001 -1201- 531.43 - 01
P R. . No. 18268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For The Purchase Of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel In An Amount Not To Exceed $4000,0000.;Fu ndi ng Is Available In Transit Account Numbers: 401 - 1501 - 561.24 - 00 And 401 -5606- 561.24 - 00
P.R. No. 18273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Council To Request That The Texas Department Of Public Safety (TXDOT) Perform A Feasibility Study On The Cost And Construction Of A Pedestrian Crosswalk Over Highway 69 At The Central Mall And Walmart Area (Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
P.R. No. 18276 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order For Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel From Petroleum Traders Corporation; Funds Available In Account 401- 000-10 421.00.
P.R. No. 18282 — A Resolution Authorizing A Ten (10) Month Extension To Civil Concepts, Inc.,O f Pasadena, Texas, For The Design And Oversight Of Concrete Slabs For Bus Shelters
P.R. No. 18289 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Labiche Architectural Group, I nc.,O f Beaumont, Texas, For The Architectural Repair And Restoration Assessment Of Rose Hill Manor Historic Structure, For A Period Of 90 Days In An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 100,00;.Fu nd s Available In Account No. 001 -1402- 551.54 - 00
P R. . No. 18278 — A Resolution Appointing And O/ r Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Scott And Lewis)
P R. . No. 18284 — A Resolution Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Jireh World Church / Outreach Ministries, I nc.,I n An Amount Not To Exceed 10$ 1000, 00.
P R. . No. 18285 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Performance Milestones Of The Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Climate Controlled Containers Manufacturing, LLC
P R. . N o. 18287 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Haddon + Cowan Architects Collaborative Of Austin, Texas, With Vince Hauser As The Design Team Manager, In An Amount Not To Exceed $201,0000.;W ith A Reimbursable Expense Fee Not To Exceed 01$ ,0500.
P .R . No. 18288 — PR. . No. 18288 — A Resolution Approving The 2014 Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The Amount Of $7129.,0040,For The City Of Port Arthur
P R. . No. 18297 — A Resolution Requesting Reconsideration Of Resolution 13 -499 Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Terminate The Operation Downtown Contract With Kilgore Construction, LC.L..F,or Ex terior Renovation To The Property Located At 1347 Procter Street Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant Program (Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
P .O . No. 6375 — A n Ordinance Amending Division 2 (Junked And Abandoned Vehicles) Of Article IV Junked And Abandoned Property) Of Chapter 34 (Environment) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
C *LOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252 1- 7, S ection 2A( )]P,r io r To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code ": Section 551.071 — Litigation And / Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) S e c tion 5510. 71 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Industrial District Agreements And Legal Issues Related To Potential Tax Abatements 2) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 3) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code —T o Discuss The Value Of The Land Located At 441 Austin Avenue The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted Upon In Open Session Adjournment