INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Freeman Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS& COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers — None B. Presentations 1) Presentation By BASF/ Total Petrochemicals ( BTP) Regarding The PAR- BB Industrial Expansion Project 2) Presentation By Pure System International Regarding A Possible Tax Abatement 3) A Presentation By Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. And Total PAR, LLC Regarding The Side Cracker Ethylene Project C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
*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. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ) ( Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. and TOTAL PAR, LLC) 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City' s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ) ( BTP) 3) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Proposed EDC Incentive/ Loan Agreement with Pure System International, Ltd.
P. R. No. 18985 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Total Petrochemicals Refining USA, Inc. And Total Par, LLC, Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing Facility For The Construction Of A New Side- Cracker ( Ethylene) Project
P. R. No. 18986 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With BASF Total Petrochemicals LLC, Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc., And BASF Corporation (" BTP") Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing Facility For The Construction Of A New Project
1) P. 0. No. 6453 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2015B 2) P. 0. No. 6454 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2015A
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: 1) P. R. No. 18975 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 14- 112 As It Pertains To A Uniform Tax Abatement Policy For The Term March 9, 2014 Through March 9, 2016 Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
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. A. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 18911 — A Resolution Authorizing Revisions To The City's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program Guidelines 2) P. R. No. 18950 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Indirect Sales Contract With Itron, Inc., For The Provision Of Third Parry Software To Perform Meter Reading, Endpoint Maintenance, And Data Reporting In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 36, 008.40 Annually, Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 59- 00 Funds Will Be Allocated For This Expenditure In The FY2015/ 2016 Budget) 3) P. R. No. 18976 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators & Constructors, Ltd., Of Port Arthur, Texas, And GLO, For The Construction Of Street Paving And Drainage Improvements Along 5th Street, Increasing The Time Of The Contract By Eleven ( 11) Calendar Days, To A New Term Of 270 Calendar Days, At No Additional Cost 4) P. R. No. 18977 — A Resolution Approving The 2015 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur, With Funding Available In The Public Works Department Streets Program Account No. 001- 1203-531- 86. 00 5) P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant 6) P. R. No. 18980 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Amended Interlocal Agreement Regarding The South East Texas Regional Radio System 7) P. R. No. 18981 — A Resolution Designating The Building Formerly Known As The First National Bank Building, Located At 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, As A Local Historical Landmark. Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission Case No. H15- 01 8) P. R. No. 18982 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Water Service Agreement Between Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur 9) P. R. No. 18983 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year ( First Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, In An Annual Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 50, 000. 00 Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00 10) P. R. No. 18984 — A Resolution Authorizing Re- Certification Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation As A Community Housing Development Organization ( CHDO) And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation For Site Clearance, Development, New Construction And Sale Of Three ( 3) Homes. The Total Amount Provided For Said Activities Is $ 300, 000. 00, Provided By The Federal Home Program, Account Number 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00, Project Numbers, HE1301, HE1401, HE1501 And Home Program Income Funds 11) P. R. No. 18988 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 9 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And ALLCO, L. L. C., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Highway 87 Water System Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Standpipe, For Time Extension Of 13 Days, Due To Weather Delays, To A New Contract Completion Date Of May 26, 2015 12) P. R. No. 18990 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of The Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $ 18, 161. 11 Made Against Johnie Dixon And Praetorian Insurance Company, As A Result Of Property Damage To City Trash Truck Vehicle # 1760 13) P. R. No. 18991 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To Planned Development District — 33 For 1. 800 Acres Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lots 2 — 6, Block 5 And Lots 1 — 5, Block 6, Gorman Place A. K.A. 2601 21st Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 14) P. R. No. 18992 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0. 1584 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 4, Block 307 ( A. K.A. 2100 Bluebonnet Avenue / 2101 14th Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 15) P. R. No. 18993 — A Resolution Authorizing The Advertisement Of A Request For Qualifications ( RFQ) For Forensic Accounting Services
P. R. No. 18950 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Indirect Sales Contract With Itron, Inc., For The Provision Of Third Parry Software To Perform Meter Reading, Endpoint Maintenance, And Data Reporting In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 36, 008.40 Annually, Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 59- 00 Funds Will Be Allocated For This Expenditure In The FY2015/ 2016 Budget)
P. R. No. 18977 — A Resolution Approving The 2015 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur, With Funding Available In The Public Works Department Streets Program Account No. 001- 1203- 531- 86. 00
P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant
WORKSHOP Freese And Nichols, Inc. And Catalyst Commercial Will Discuss The Downtown Revitalization Plan Recommendations And Market Analysis For The City Of Port Arthur
WORKSHOP Freese And Nichols, Inc. And Catalyst Commercial Will Discuss The Downtown Revitalization Plan Recommendations And Market Analysis For The City Of Port Arthur
P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant
P. R. No. 18983 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year ( First Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, In An Annual Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 50, 000. 00 Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00
IX. *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": 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The Municipal Court Judge 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The City Attorney 6) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The City Secretary XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
May 12, 2015 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Freeman Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS& COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers — None B. Presentations 1) Presentation By BASF/ Total Petrochemicals ( BTP) Regarding The PAR- BB Industrial Expansion Project 2) Presentation By Pure System International Regarding A Possible Tax Abatement 3) A Presentation By Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. And Total PAR, LLC Regarding The Side Cracker Ethylene Project C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
*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. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ) ( Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. and TOTAL PAR, LLC) 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City' s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ) ( BTP) 3) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Proposed EDC Incentive/ Loan Agreement with Pure System International, Ltd.
P. R. No. 18985 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Total Petrochemicals Refining USA, Inc. And Total Par, LLC, Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing Facility For The Construction Of A New Side- Cracker ( Ethylene) Project
P. R. No. 18986 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With BASF Total Petrochemicals LLC, Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc., And BASF Corporation (" BTP") Exclusively For The Expansion Of Its Existing Facility For The Construction Of A New Project
1) P. 0. No. 6453 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2015B 2) P. 0. No. 6454 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2015A
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: 1) P. R. No. 18975 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 14- 112 As It Pertains To A Uniform Tax Abatement Policy For The Term March 9, 2014 Through March 9, 2016 Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
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. A. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 18911 — A Resolution Authorizing Revisions To The City's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program Guidelines 2) P. R. No. 18950 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Indirect Sales Contract With Itron, Inc., For The Provision Of Third Parry Software To Perform Meter Reading, Endpoint Maintenance, And Data Reporting In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 36, 008.40 Annually, Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 59- 00 Funds Will Be Allocated For This Expenditure In The FY2015/ 2016 Budget) 3) P. R. No. 18976 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators & Constructors, Ltd., Of Port Arthur, Texas, And GLO, For The Construction Of Street Paving And Drainage Improvements Along 5th Street, Increasing The Time Of The Contract By Eleven ( 11) Calendar Days, To A New Term Of 270 Calendar Days, At No Additional Cost 4) P. R. No. 18977 — A Resolution Approving The 2015 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur, With Funding Available In The Public Works Department Streets Program Account No. 001- 1203-531- 86. 00 5) P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant 6) P. R. No. 18980 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Amended Interlocal Agreement Regarding The South East Texas Regional Radio System 7) P. R. No. 18981 — A Resolution Designating The Building Formerly Known As The First National Bank Building, Located At 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, As A Local Historical Landmark. Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission Case No. H15- 01 8) P. R. No. 18982 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Water Service Agreement Between Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur 9) P. R. No. 18983 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year ( First Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, In An Annual Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 50, 000. 00 Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00 10) P. R. No. 18984 — A Resolution Authorizing Re- Certification Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation As A Community Housing Development Organization ( CHDO) And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation For Site Clearance, Development, New Construction And Sale Of Three ( 3) Homes. The Total Amount Provided For Said Activities Is $ 300, 000. 00, Provided By The Federal Home Program, Account Number 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00, Project Numbers, HE1301, HE1401, HE1501 And Home Program Income Funds 11) P. R. No. 18988 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 9 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And ALLCO, L. L. C., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Highway 87 Water System Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Standpipe, For Time Extension Of 13 Days, Due To Weather Delays, To A New Contract Completion Date Of May 26, 2015 12) P. R. No. 18990 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of The Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $ 18, 161. 11 Made Against Johnie Dixon And Praetorian Insurance Company, As A Result Of Property Damage To City Trash Truck Vehicle # 1760 13) P. R. No. 18991 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To Planned Development District — 33 For 1. 800 Acres Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lots 2 — 6, Block 5 And Lots 1 — 5, Block 6, Gorman Place A. K.A. 2601 21st Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 14) P. R. No. 18992 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0. 1584 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 4, Block 307 ( A. K.A. 2100 Bluebonnet Avenue / 2101 14th Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 15) P. R. No. 18993 — A Resolution Authorizing The Advertisement Of A Request For Qualifications ( RFQ) For Forensic Accounting Services
P. R. No. 18950 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Indirect Sales Contract With Itron, Inc., For The Provision Of Third Parry Software To Perform Meter Reading, Endpoint Maintenance, And Data Reporting In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 36, 008.40 Annually, Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 59- 00 Funds Will Be Allocated For This Expenditure In The FY2015/ 2016 Budget)
P. R. No. 18977 — A Resolution Approving The 2015 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur, With Funding Available In The Public Works Department Streets Program Account No. 001- 1203- 531- 86. 00
P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant
WORKSHOP Freese And Nichols, Inc. And Catalyst Commercial Will Discuss The Downtown Revitalization Plan Recommendations And Market Analysis For The City Of Port Arthur
WORKSHOP Freese And Nichols, Inc. And Catalyst Commercial Will Discuss The Downtown Revitalization Plan Recommendations And Market Analysis For The City Of Port Arthur
P. R. No. 18979 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2015 Port Security Grant
P. R. No. 18983 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year ( First Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, In An Annual Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 50, 000. 00 Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00
IX. *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": 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The Municipal Court Judge 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The City Attorney 6) Section 551. 074 Government Code — Evaluation Of The City Secretary XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING