I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Freeman Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Frank Interim City Manager Comeaux, P. E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations - None Minutes - None
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations Presentation Of Diagnostic Report From Planning & Zoning Commission To Council
PUBLIC HEARING — 6: 00 P. M. To Consider A Proposed Zoning Change From Heavy Commercial HC" To Planned Development District — 34 " PD- 34". Legal Description: 0. 6405 Acre Of Land Out Of And Part Of Lot 3, Block 4, Range " I", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Location: 2145 7th Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Port Arthur
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations Presentation By Dr. Betty Reynard Regarding Dormitories At Lamar State College — Port Arthur
CLOSED 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- 17, Section 2( a)], Prior 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) Section 551. 087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Lamar State College - Port Arthur)
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 The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 18491 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With W & W Construction, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Annual Utility Cut Repair For Concrete Slabs For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $60,000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account No. 401-1253-532.86-00 2) P. R. No. 18552 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing Contract With DMJ Landscaping 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-1, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 3) P. R. No. 18593 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 4) P. R. No. 18678 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $40,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 5) P. R. No. 18771 — A Resolution Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Pleasure Island 24" Water Transmission Line, From M. L. K. Bridge To Walter Umphrey State Park, With Allco, LLC., Of Beaumont, Texas, Not To Exceed 12,378,572.60. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. WSI006 6) P. R. No. 18790 - A Resolution Authorizing The City To Lease A Centormail Max 120 Digital Mailing System From Star Graphics, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, At The Rate Of $439/ Month For A 63 Month Period, Not To Exceed $27,657.00. Funds Available In Purchasing Account No. 001-1033-515.51-00 7) P. R. No. 18791 — A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 8) P. R. No. 18793 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 9) P. R. No. 18794 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 10) P. R. No. 18795 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing Contract With K& D Affordable Lawn Service 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 11) P. R. No. 18796 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 12) P. R. No. 18797 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 13) P. R. No. 18798 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2014- 2015 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $157,817.00. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00 14) P. R. No. 18799 - A Resolution Authorizing The 2014- 2015 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $18,819.00. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00 15) P. R. No. 18800 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, To Replace Toilets And Urinals At The Robert A. " Bob" Bowers Civic Center, I- The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $14,899.00. Funding Available II Civic Center Account No. 001-1061-518.32-00 16) P. R. No. 18801 — A Resolution To Amend The FY 2014-2015 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, WIC Division, Increasing The Funds In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $649,141.00 17) P. R. No. 18805 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, And GLO, For The 19th Street Paving Improvements, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $58,517.50, To A New Contract Amount Of $663,513.06. Project No. I2119, GLO Round 2. 2, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00
P. R. No. 18775 — A Resolution Authorizing The Cite Manager To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthu- And Weaver, LLP, Of Fort Worth, Texas, Or Solicit A Request For Qualifications RFQ) For The Performance Of A Forensic Audit ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6433 — An Ordinance Adding Section 78- 26S (b) (2) (c) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Travel Expenses ( Requested By Councilmember M Dsley)
P. O. No. 6434 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2015
VIII B3. P. O. No. 6435 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Furniture/ Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Jan 06, 2015 City Council
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Freeman Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Frank Interim City Manager Comeaux, P. E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations - None Minutes - None
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations Presentation Of Diagnostic Report From Planning & Zoning Commission To Council
PUBLIC HEARING — 6: 00 P. M. To Consider A Proposed Zoning Change From Heavy Commercial HC" To Planned Development District — 34 " PD- 34". Legal Description: 0. 6405 Acre Of Land Out Of And Part Of Lot 3, Block 4, Range " I", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Location: 2145 7th Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Port Arthur
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations Presentation By Dr. Betty Reynard Regarding Dormitories At Lamar State College — Port Arthur
CLOSED 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- 17, Section 2( a)], Prior 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) Section 551. 087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Lamar State College - Port Arthur)
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 The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 18491 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With W & W Construction, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Annual Utility Cut Repair For Concrete Slabs For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $60,000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account No. 401-1253-532.86-00 2) P. R. No. 18552 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing Contract With DMJ Landscaping 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-1, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 3) P. R. No. 18593 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 4) P. R. No. 18678 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $40,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 5) P. R. No. 18771 — A Resolution Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Pleasure Island 24" Water Transmission Line, From M. L. K. Bridge To Walter Umphrey State Park, With Allco, LLC., Of Beaumont, Texas, Not To Exceed 12,378,572.60. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. WSI006 6) P. R. No. 18790 - A Resolution Authorizing The City To Lease A Centormail Max 120 Digital Mailing System From Star Graphics, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, At The Rate Of $439/ Month For A 63 Month Period, Not To Exceed $27,657.00. Funds Available In Purchasing Account No. 001-1033-515.51-00 7) P. R. No. 18791 — A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 8) P. R. No. 18793 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 9) P. R. No. 18794 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 10) P. R. No. 18795 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing Contract With K& D Affordable Lawn Service 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- 1, In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 11) P. R. No. 18796 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 12) P. R. No. 18797 - A Resolution Authorizing The First And Final Year Renewal Of The Existing 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. Funding Is Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 13) P. R. No. 18798 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2014- 2015 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $157,817.00. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00 14) P. R. No. 18799 - A Resolution Authorizing The 2014- 2015 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $18,819.00. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00 15) P. R. No. 18800 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, To Replace Toilets And Urinals At The Robert A. " Bob" Bowers Civic Center, I- The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $14,899.00. Funding Available II Civic Center Account No. 001-1061-518.32-00 16) P. R. No. 18801 — A Resolution To Amend The FY 2014-2015 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, WIC Division, Increasing The Funds In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $649,141.00 17) P. R. No. 18805 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, And GLO, For The 19th Street Paving Improvements, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $58,517.50, To A New Contract Amount Of $663,513.06. Project No. I2119, GLO Round 2. 2, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00
P. R. No. 18775 — A Resolution Authorizing The Cite Manager To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthu- And Weaver, LLP, Of Fort Worth, Texas, Or Solicit A Request For Qualifications RFQ) For The Performance Of A Forensic Audit ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6433 — An Ordinance Adding Section 78- 26S (b) (2) (c) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Travel Expenses ( Requested By Councilmember M Dsley)
P. O. No. 6434 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2015
VIII B3. P. O. No. 6435 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Furniture/ Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING