INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, III Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank Interim City Manager Robinson City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Interim Police Chief Owens Or Designee
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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 — None B. Minutes June 5, 2018 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 20174 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A One Ton Pickup Truck From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Purchasing Program For The Development Services Department, Equipment Services Division For A Total Amount Of 42, 134. 60, Funding Available In Equipment Replacement Fund Account No. 625- 1801- 531. 92- 01 2) P. R. No. 20234 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1125 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program 3) P. R. No. 20236 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Advertise For Bids For The Sale Of Two Grapple Trash Trucks With The Total Cost Of $399, 674. 00 5) P. R. No. 20280 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2018- 2019 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Immunization Branch- Locals In The Amount Of $ 162, 300. 00. No Cash Match Is Required 6) P. R. No. 20300 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool For Disaster Recovery Services In The Estimated Amount Of $ 750, 000. 00 Provided By SynergyNDS During Hurricane Harvey 7) P. R. No. 20302 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of The Emergency Repairs To Unit Number 2135, Gradall, For Public Works Department, Drainage Division Form A & 3 Engine Of Groves, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $ 42, 782. 54. Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147- 2300-901. 42- 00, Project No. 082617 8) P. R. No. 20304 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1135 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City' s Homebuyer's Assistance Program 9) P. R. No. 20305 — A Resolution To Amend The 2016 Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program That Reallocates Funds In The Amount Of $5, 000. 00 From The Expired Gift Of Life Contract And $ 17, 480. 00 From The Expired Program Of Health Excellence Contract To The 2017 Gift Of Life Community Development Block Grant Contract That Increases The Contract To $ 10, 000. 00 Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project Number C43102; And The 2017 Program Of Health Community Development Block Grant Contract In The Amount Of $ 17, 480. 00, Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project Number C43126 10) P. R. No. 20307 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Pre- Employment Workforce Training Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For The Training Of Additional Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Drivers In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 60, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07 11) P. R. No. 20309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Engage The Services Of Baer Engineering And Environmental Consulting, Inc., To Conduct Phase I & II Environmental Assessments Of The Former Port Arthur News Building Located At 549 4TM Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 21, 800.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 53- 00 12) P. R. No. 20311 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Used Pipebursting Equipment For The Utilities Department From Brystar Construction, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, With The Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 280, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 1255- 532. 92- 00, Equipment 13) P. R. No. 20314 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SpawGlass Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 520- 16 EZ1QC For The Renovation Of The Operation Center, In The Amount Of $ 200, 301. 00 Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 32- 00, Project No. 082617 - Emergency Management Fund 14) P. R. No. 20315 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SETEX Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 520- 16 ( CORE) For The Renovation Of The Equipment Services Building, In The Amount Of $ 96, 067. 11; Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 32- 00, Project No. 082617 Emergency Management Fund 15) P. R. No. 20316 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Submit A Response To The Texas General Land Office' s Request For Proposals For Implementation Of An Economic Revitalization Program Under The Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Programs 16) P. R. No. 20320 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit A Letter Of Intent To Be Considered For A Grant With KaBOOM! For A Build It With KaBOOM! Playground Grant For Playground Equipment On Barbara Jacket Park ( No Matching Funds Are Required)
P. R. No. 20266 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre- Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 38, 400. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
Resolutions — Non- Consent P. R. No. 20310 — A Resolution Nominating A Member To The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For The Remaining Portion Of The 2017- 2018 Term, Due To A Vacancy
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6705 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16- 53 As It Pertains To Article 42 ( Inclement Weather) Of The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association
P. O. No. 6707 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An Additional Ninety ( 90) Days Beyond The June 19, 2018, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled " Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To Change Rates", Filed On May 15, 2018; Authorizing Participation With The Entergy Texas, Inc. Service Area Cities Steering Committee Hiring Of Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date
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": 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 A Claim Regarding White v. City of Port Arthur 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City' s Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association 3) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Interim City Manager 4) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects ( Tricon, Inc.) 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Standard Alloys Engineered Services) 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects New Town Spirits) 7) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Echo Group) 8) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ ETJ The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session
VIII. WORKSHOP A Workshop Regarding The Forensic Audit ( Requested By Councilmember Doucet) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, III Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank Interim City Manager Robinson City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Interim Police Chief Owens Or Designee
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 — None B. Minutes June 5, 2018 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 20174 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A One Ton Pickup Truck From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Purchasing Program For The Development Services Department, Equipment Services Division For A Total Amount Of 42, 134. 60, Funding Available In Equipment Replacement Fund Account No. 625- 1801- 531. 92- 01 2) P. R. No. 20234 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1125 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program 3) P. R. No. 20236 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Advertise For Bids For The Sale Of Two Grapple Trash Trucks With The Total Cost Of $399, 674. 00 5) P. R. No. 20280 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2018- 2019 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Immunization Branch- Locals In The Amount Of $ 162, 300. 00. No Cash Match Is Required 6) P. R. No. 20300 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool For Disaster Recovery Services In The Estimated Amount Of $ 750, 000. 00 Provided By SynergyNDS During Hurricane Harvey 7) P. R. No. 20302 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of The Emergency Repairs To Unit Number 2135, Gradall, For Public Works Department, Drainage Division Form A & 3 Engine Of Groves, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $ 42, 782. 54. Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147- 2300-901. 42- 00, Project No. 082617 8) P. R. No. 20304 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1135 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City' s Homebuyer's Assistance Program 9) P. R. No. 20305 — A Resolution To Amend The 2016 Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program That Reallocates Funds In The Amount Of $5, 000. 00 From The Expired Gift Of Life Contract And $ 17, 480. 00 From The Expired Program Of Health Excellence Contract To The 2017 Gift Of Life Community Development Block Grant Contract That Increases The Contract To $ 10, 000. 00 Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project Number C43102; And The 2017 Program Of Health Community Development Block Grant Contract In The Amount Of $ 17, 480. 00, Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project Number C43126 10) P. R. No. 20307 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Pre- Employment Workforce Training Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For The Training Of Additional Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Drivers In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 60, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07 11) P. R. No. 20309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Engage The Services Of Baer Engineering And Environmental Consulting, Inc., To Conduct Phase I & II Environmental Assessments Of The Former Port Arthur News Building Located At 549 4TM Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 21, 800.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 53- 00 12) P. R. No. 20311 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Used Pipebursting Equipment For The Utilities Department From Brystar Construction, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, With The Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 280, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 1255- 532. 92- 00, Equipment 13) P. R. No. 20314 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SpawGlass Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 520- 16 EZ1QC For The Renovation Of The Operation Center, In The Amount Of $ 200, 301. 00 Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 32- 00, Project No. 082617 - Emergency Management Fund 14) P. R. No. 20315 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SETEX Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 520- 16 ( CORE) For The Renovation Of The Equipment Services Building, In The Amount Of $ 96, 067. 11; Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 32- 00, Project No. 082617 Emergency Management Fund 15) P. R. No. 20316 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Submit A Response To The Texas General Land Office' s Request For Proposals For Implementation Of An Economic Revitalization Program Under The Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Programs 16) P. R. No. 20320 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit A Letter Of Intent To Be Considered For A Grant With KaBOOM! For A Build It With KaBOOM! Playground Grant For Playground Equipment On Barbara Jacket Park ( No Matching Funds Are Required)
P. R. No. 20266 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre- Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 38, 400. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
Resolutions — Non- Consent P. R. No. 20310 — A Resolution Nominating A Member To The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For The Remaining Portion Of The 2017- 2018 Term, Due To A Vacancy
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6705 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16- 53 As It Pertains To Article 42 ( Inclement Weather) Of The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association
P. O. No. 6707 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An Additional Ninety ( 90) Days Beyond The June 19, 2018, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled " Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To Change Rates", Filed On May 15, 2018; Authorizing Participation With The Entergy Texas, Inc. Service Area Cities Steering Committee Hiring Of Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date
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": 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 A Claim Regarding White v. City of Port Arthur 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City' s Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association 3) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Interim City Manager 4) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects ( Tricon, Inc.) 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Standard Alloys Engineered Services) 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects New Town Spirits) 7) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Echo Group) 8) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ ETJ The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session
VIII. WORKSHOP A Workshop Regarding The Forensic Audit ( Requested By Councilmember Doucet) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING