I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Freeman City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED Presentations To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On The Ratification Of The Property Tax Increase Included In Fiscal Year 2015- 2016 Budget As Required By Section 102. 007 Of The Texas Local Government Code
CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/ Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Expense Reports: Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: Attended NBCLEO Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 6- 8, 2015 1, 254.28 Councilmember Derrick Freeman: Attended TML Leadership Training Round Rock, TX, July 28- 31, 2015 1, 169. 16 Municipal Court Judge Kermit C. Morrison, Jr.: TMCEC 2015 Legislative Update August 14, 2015, Houston, TX 319. 55 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19008 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two 2) 2015 ARBOC Diesel Powered Paratransit Buses From National Bus Sales Of Justin, Texas, Through The State Of Texas Smart Buy Contract No. 072-Al, In The Amount Of $325,866.00. Funds Are Available In Grant TX90-X859, Account No. 401-1509-561.93-00 2) P. R. No. 19043 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama, For Debris Removal And Emergency Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster 3) P. R. No. 19044 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Witt O' Brien's, LLC, Of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, For Debris Monitoring Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster 4) P. R. No. 19089 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Five (5) Year Contract With Kone, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, Through US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program, For Preventative And Routine Maintenance Services And Repairs Of Elevators In City. Funds Are Available In Various Departmental Accounts 5) P. R. No. 19097 — A Resolution Authorizing A Change Order To The Existing Contracts With Lofton Staffing, In The Amount Of 65,000.00 And HT Staffing, In The Amount Of $ 6, 200. 00 For The Purpose Of Providing Temporary Employees For The City Of Port Arthur. Funding Available In Various Departmental Accounts 6) P. R. No. 19102 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Case DV26 Dual Drum Asphalt Roller From Associated Supply Co., Inc., ASCO) Of Beaumont, Texas, Through HGAC, For The Public Works Department Street Division In The Amount Of $38,594.00. Funding Available In Account No. 001-1203-531.92-00, Public Works Department Streets Division Equipment Account 7) P. R. No. 19104 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And CMM Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Placement Of Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of 250,000.00. Funds Available In Public Works Streets Division Account No(s). 001-1203-531.36-00 (Streets Maintenance), 001-1203-531.51-00 (Rent), 001-1203-531.86-00 (Streets Program) And CDBG Street Project Account 8) P. R. No. 19105 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For Dyed, Off Road Diesel, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $200,000.00 Per Year. Funding Available In Public Works Landfill Fuel And Lubrication Account No. 403-1274-533.24-00 9) P. R. No. 19112 — A Resolution Accepting The Engineer' s Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee, And Contractor's Certificate And Release, And The Final Payment In The Amount Of $99,972.68, For The Gulf Ground Storage Tank With BDS Constructors, LLC DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas. Account No. 144-1201-532.59-00, GLO Project No. I21SPW 10) P. R. No. 19116 - A Resolution Amending The Resolution No. 15-254 Which Accepted A Water Utilities Easement From Tractor Supply Company For The Construction, Installation, Laying And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property At 1650 Highway 365, Port Arthur, Texas 11) P. R. No. 19117 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Jasper County, And Orange County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force 12) P. R. No. 19119 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 15-263 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To The Mowing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Sandra's Enterprises, Inc, For Grass Cutting Services At The Spur 93 Business Park 13) P. R. No. 19120 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $23,747,949.00. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. WSI009 14) P. R. No. 19121 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services For Funds In The Amount Of $25,278.00 For Tuberculosis Prevention And Control 15) P. R. No. 19122 - A Resolution Approving The FY 2015-2017 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, RLSS- Local Public Health System In The Amount Of $335,034.00 16) P. R. No. 19123 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Emergency Levee Repairs At DeQueen Blvd. And Lakeshore Drive And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Approval Of The Final Payment In The Amount Of $ 387,958.41. Funding Being Available In Sewer Reconstruction Account 428-1625-532.83-00, Project No. 428000 And Drainage Capital Improvement Account No. 301-1601-591.84-00, Project No. GO-805 17) P. R. No. 19125 - A Resolution Approving A Community Pre-Employment Program Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Aattaboy Termite & Pest Control, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,000.00 18) P. R. No. 19127 — A Resolution Terminating A Contract With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services On Pleasure Island And Authorizing The Rebidding Of The Grass Cutting Services On Pleasure Island
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT Resolutions P. R. No. 19124 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Frank)
Ordinances P. O. No. 6482 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2015 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26. 04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code
P. O. No. 6486 — 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.
P. O. No. 6487 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To A Low And Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
* 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. 071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation With Wayne Countryman 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding Debts Owed To The City And Collection Efforts The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session
Sep 01, 2015 City Council
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Freeman City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED Presentations To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On The Ratification Of The Property Tax Increase Included In Fiscal Year 2015- 2016 Budget As Required By Section 102. 007 Of The Texas Local Government Code
CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/ Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Expense Reports: Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: Attended NBCLEO Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 6- 8, 2015 1, 254.28 Councilmember Derrick Freeman: Attended TML Leadership Training Round Rock, TX, July 28- 31, 2015 1, 169. 16 Municipal Court Judge Kermit C. Morrison, Jr.: TMCEC 2015 Legislative Update August 14, 2015, Houston, TX 319. 55 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19008 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two 2) 2015 ARBOC Diesel Powered Paratransit Buses From National Bus Sales Of Justin, Texas, Through The State Of Texas Smart Buy Contract No. 072-Al, In The Amount Of $325,866.00. Funds Are Available In Grant TX90-X859, Account No. 401-1509-561.93-00 2) P. R. No. 19043 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama, For Debris Removal And Emergency Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster 3) P. R. No. 19044 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Witt O' Brien's, LLC, Of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, For Debris Monitoring Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster 4) P. R. No. 19089 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Five (5) Year Contract With Kone, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, Through US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program, For Preventative And Routine Maintenance Services And Repairs Of Elevators In City. Funds Are Available In Various Departmental Accounts 5) P. R. No. 19097 — A Resolution Authorizing A Change Order To The Existing Contracts With Lofton Staffing, In The Amount Of 65,000.00 And HT Staffing, In The Amount Of $ 6, 200. 00 For The Purpose Of Providing Temporary Employees For The City Of Port Arthur. Funding Available In Various Departmental Accounts 6) P. R. No. 19102 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Case DV26 Dual Drum Asphalt Roller From Associated Supply Co., Inc., ASCO) Of Beaumont, Texas, Through HGAC, For The Public Works Department Street Division In The Amount Of $38,594.00. Funding Available In Account No. 001-1203-531.92-00, Public Works Department Streets Division Equipment Account 7) P. R. No. 19104 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And CMM Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Placement Of Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of 250,000.00. Funds Available In Public Works Streets Division Account No(s). 001-1203-531.36-00 (Streets Maintenance), 001-1203-531.51-00 (Rent), 001-1203-531.86-00 (Streets Program) And CDBG Street Project Account 8) P. R. No. 19105 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Petroleum Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For Dyed, Off Road Diesel, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $200,000.00 Per Year. Funding Available In Public Works Landfill Fuel And Lubrication Account No. 403-1274-533.24-00 9) P. R. No. 19112 — A Resolution Accepting The Engineer' s Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee, And Contractor's Certificate And Release, And The Final Payment In The Amount Of $99,972.68, For The Gulf Ground Storage Tank With BDS Constructors, LLC DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas. Account No. 144-1201-532.59-00, GLO Project No. I21SPW 10) P. R. No. 19116 - A Resolution Amending The Resolution No. 15-254 Which Accepted A Water Utilities Easement From Tractor Supply Company For The Construction, Installation, Laying And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property At 1650 Highway 365, Port Arthur, Texas 11) P. R. No. 19117 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Jasper County, And Orange County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force 12) P. R. No. 19119 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 15-263 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To The Mowing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Sandra's Enterprises, Inc, For Grass Cutting Services At The Spur 93 Business Park 13) P. R. No. 19120 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $23,747,949.00. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. WSI009 14) P. R. No. 19121 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services For Funds In The Amount Of $25,278.00 For Tuberculosis Prevention And Control 15) P. R. No. 19122 - A Resolution Approving The FY 2015-2017 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, RLSS- Local Public Health System In The Amount Of $335,034.00 16) P. R. No. 19123 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Emergency Levee Repairs At DeQueen Blvd. And Lakeshore Drive And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Approval Of The Final Payment In The Amount Of $ 387,958.41. Funding Being Available In Sewer Reconstruction Account 428-1625-532.83-00, Project No. 428000 And Drainage Capital Improvement Account No. 301-1601-591.84-00, Project No. GO-805 17) P. R. No. 19125 - A Resolution Approving A Community Pre-Employment Program Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Aattaboy Termite & Pest Control, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,000.00 18) P. R. No. 19127 — A Resolution Terminating A Contract With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services On Pleasure Island And Authorizing The Rebidding Of The Grass Cutting Services On Pleasure Island
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT Resolutions P. R. No. 19124 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Frank)
Ordinances P. O. No. 6482 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2015 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26. 04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code
P. O. No. 6486 — 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.
P. O. No. 6487 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To A Low And Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
* 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. 071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation With Wayne Countryman 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding Debts Owed To The City And Collection Efforts The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session