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 Sergeant At Arms: Interim Police Chief Owens Or Designee
A Presentation By Staff And Freese & Nichols Regarding The Capital Improvements Program For The City Of Port Arthur
The First Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment And Hear All Persons Desiring To Be Heard On The Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate For Tax Year 2018 A Tax Rate Of $ 0. 792000 Per $ 100 Valuation Has Been Proposed For Adoption By The Governing Body Of City Of Port Arthur. This Rate Exceeds The Lower Of The Effective Or Rollback Tax Rate, And State Law Requires That Two Public Hearing Be Held By The Governing Body Before Adopting The Proposed Tax Rate
A Presentation By Staff And Freese & Nichols Regarding The Capital Improvements Program For The City Of Port Arthur
A Presentation By Civic Center Director Adam Saunders And Lieutenant Jeremy Houston Regarding Proposed Policy Changes To Enhance Security At The Civic Center
A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Current Status Of The Restoration Of City Buildings
A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Regarding The July 2018 Monthly Financial Report
A Presentation By The Parks & Recreation Department Regarding The KaBOOM! Grant Received, To Build A Playground System Located At Barbara Jacket Park
A. Expense Reports — None A1) City Attorney Val Tizeno: 93rd Annual Convention & Exhibits National Bar Association Continuing Legal Education New Orleans, LA July 29 — Aug 2, 2018 2, 249. 20 B. Minutes July 31, 2018 Regular Meeting August 14, 2018 Special Executive Meeting August 14, 2018 Regular Meeting August 21, 2018 Special Meeting C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 20237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Architect' s Studio Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Architectural And Design Services For The Renovation Of Port Arthur Transit's Terminal Building In The Amount Of $ 36, 500. 00. Funding Is Available In Transit Building Account 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00 2) P. R. No. 20277 — A Resolution To Amend The FY 2017- 2018 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Health And Human Services, WIC Division, Increasing The Funds For FY 2019 And Extending The Contract To September 30, 2019 For A Total Not To Exceed $ 1, 913, 046. 00. No City Match Required 3) P. R. No. 20363 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Spidle & Spidle, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Lease Of A 2, 000 Gallon Diesel Tank And Purchase The Supplementary Fuel Until March 2019, In An Amount Not Exceed $ 150, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Transit Fuel And Lubrication Account No. 401- 1501- 561. 24- 00 4) P. R. No. 20393 — A Resolution Authorizing The Commencement Of A Public Hearing Process In Order To Ascertain Public Comment Regarding The Annexation Of Property Described As A 2. 543 Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The B. B. B. & C. R. R. Survey, Abstract 93, Located At The Intersection Of State Highway 82 And Terminal Road 5) P. R. No. 20394 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 178, 488. 32 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damaged Police Department Equipment Due To Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 6) P. R. No. 20395 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 20, 000. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Oil Spill Pollution Cleanup Costs At Bryan Park ( 1000 Gulfway Drive) After Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 7) P. R. No. 20397 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 5, 574. 92 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage Contents In A Storage Building At The Port Arthur Public Library As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 8) P. R. No. 20407 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Paramont Design And Development Of Beaumont, TX For The Reconstruction Of Three 3) Houses In The Amount Of $ 400, 000, Which Includes A 15, 000. 00 Contingency. Funds Are Available In Account Numbers 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00 ( Home), Project Numbers HE1602, HE1702 And 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 ( CDBG) Project Numbers C43115, C43117 And C43151 9) P. R. No. 20408 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. 11) P. R. No. 20411 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Bid For Replacing Ten ( 10) 2008 Orion ISL 280 Cummins Engines, Bid No. P- 18- 073 For The Transit Department 12) P. R. No. 20414 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two 2) 2018 Ford E550 Fixed Route Vehicles From The State Of Texas Smart Buy Contract Through Creative Bus Sales Of Irving, Texas, In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $ 216, 851. 46. Funds Are Available In Transit Capital Account Number 401- 1509- 561. 93- 00 13) P. R. No. 20415 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between Jefferson County, The City Of Beaumont And The City Of Port Arthur For The 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) And Receive Funding In The Amount Of $ 25, 971. 00, No Cash Match Requirement 14) P. R. No. 20417 — A Resolution Ratifying Replacement Of A Chiller Unit With ABM Building Services, LLC Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 552- 17, Due To A Rupture In The Heat Exchanger Bundle At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $ 44, 472. 00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 32- 00, Building Maintenance 15) P. R. No. 20418 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A Cooperative Agreement With The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency For A $ 300, 000. 00 Brownfields Grant — No Match Required 16) P. R. No. 20419 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Southern Soul And Zydeco Dance Festival Entertainment Area, Designating Dingo Loose Productions And Clifton E. Williams, Sr. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Dingo Loose Productions And Clifton E. Williams, Sr. 17) P. R. No. 20420 — A Resolution Approving The Declaration Of A Public Health, Safety, And Economic Recovery Emergency Related To Hurricane Harvey Damaged Structures; Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funds Will Be Used To Demolish These Structures Disaster # 4332- TX]
P. R. No. 20410 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Community Development Block Grant Interoffice Agreements With Housing Assistance, Grants Management, And Public Works And Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non Profit Service Organizations For Public Service Activities In The Amount Of $ 52, 000. 00, This Being $ 5, 000. 00 For Gift Of Life; $ 10, 000. 00 For Nutrition And Services For Seniors; $ 10, 000. 00 For Tender Loving Care DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation, And 27, 000. 00 For Catholic Charities For The Benefit Of The Low And Moderate- Income Residents Of The City
P. R. No. 20389 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And K& D Marine, LLC D/ B/ A Dustin Gulf Seafood
P. R. No. 20390 — A Resolution Approving The First Renewal Of A Contract For Retention Of Guy N. Goodson And Kate K. Leverett With Germer PLLC For Professional Legal Services For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation With One Additional Year Renewal Option
P. R. No. 20416 — A Resolution Nominating A Member To The Board Of Directors Of The Jefferson County Appraisal District For The Remaining Portion Of The 2018 — 2019 Term, Due To A Vacancy
P. O. No. 6729 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16- 53 As It Pertains To Article 14 ( Seniority) Of The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association
XI. * 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 — 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 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential Claims/ Lawsuits Against The City 3) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects ( K & D Marine, LLC DBA Dustin Gulf Seafood) 4) 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
Items VII A1 (Part 2 of 2) & X
VII. A. Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 20389 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And K& D Marine, LLC D/ B/ A Dustin Gulf Seafood X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Aug 28, 2018 City Council
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 Sergeant At Arms: Interim Police Chief Owens Or Designee
A Presentation By Staff And Freese & Nichols Regarding The Capital Improvements Program For The City Of Port Arthur
The First Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment And Hear All Persons Desiring To Be Heard On The Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate For Tax Year 2018 A Tax Rate Of $ 0. 792000 Per $ 100 Valuation Has Been Proposed For Adoption By The Governing Body Of City Of Port Arthur. This Rate Exceeds The Lower Of The Effective Or Rollback Tax Rate, And State Law Requires That Two Public Hearing Be Held By The Governing Body Before Adopting The Proposed Tax Rate
A Presentation By Staff And Freese & Nichols Regarding The Capital Improvements Program For The City Of Port Arthur
A Presentation By Civic Center Director Adam Saunders And Lieutenant Jeremy Houston Regarding Proposed Policy Changes To Enhance Security At The Civic Center
A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Current Status Of The Restoration Of City Buildings
A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Regarding The July 2018 Monthly Financial Report
A Presentation By The Parks & Recreation Department Regarding The KaBOOM! Grant Received, To Build A Playground System Located At Barbara Jacket Park
A. Expense Reports — None A1) City Attorney Val Tizeno: 93rd Annual Convention & Exhibits National Bar Association Continuing Legal Education New Orleans, LA July 29 — Aug 2, 2018 2, 249. 20 B. Minutes July 31, 2018 Regular Meeting August 14, 2018 Special Executive Meeting August 14, 2018 Regular Meeting August 21, 2018 Special Meeting C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 20237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Architect' s Studio Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Architectural And Design Services For The Renovation Of Port Arthur Transit's Terminal Building In The Amount Of $ 36, 500. 00. Funding Is Available In Transit Building Account 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00 2) P. R. No. 20277 — A Resolution To Amend The FY 2017- 2018 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Health And Human Services, WIC Division, Increasing The Funds For FY 2019 And Extending The Contract To September 30, 2019 For A Total Not To Exceed $ 1, 913, 046. 00. No City Match Required 3) P. R. No. 20363 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Spidle & Spidle, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Lease Of A 2, 000 Gallon Diesel Tank And Purchase The Supplementary Fuel Until March 2019, In An Amount Not Exceed $ 150, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Transit Fuel And Lubrication Account No. 401- 1501- 561. 24- 00 4) P. R. No. 20393 — A Resolution Authorizing The Commencement Of A Public Hearing Process In Order To Ascertain Public Comment Regarding The Annexation Of Property Described As A 2. 543 Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The B. B. B. & C. R. R. Survey, Abstract 93, Located At The Intersection Of State Highway 82 And Terminal Road 5) P. R. No. 20394 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 178, 488. 32 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damaged Police Department Equipment Due To Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 6) P. R. No. 20395 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 20, 000. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Oil Spill Pollution Cleanup Costs At Bryan Park ( 1000 Gulfway Drive) After Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 7) P. R. No. 20397 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 5, 574. 92 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage Contents In A Storage Building At The Port Arthur Public Library As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey ( August 30, 2017) 8) P. R. No. 20407 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Paramont Design And Development Of Beaumont, TX For The Reconstruction Of Three 3) Houses In The Amount Of $ 400, 000, Which Includes A 15, 000. 00 Contingency. Funds Are Available In Account Numbers 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00 ( Home), Project Numbers HE1602, HE1702 And 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 ( CDBG) Project Numbers C43115, C43117 And C43151 9) P. R. No. 20408 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. 11) P. R. No. 20411 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Bid For Replacing Ten ( 10) 2008 Orion ISL 280 Cummins Engines, Bid No. P- 18- 073 For The Transit Department 12) P. R. No. 20414 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two 2) 2018 Ford E550 Fixed Route Vehicles From The State Of Texas Smart Buy Contract Through Creative Bus Sales Of Irving, Texas, In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $ 216, 851. 46. Funds Are Available In Transit Capital Account Number 401- 1509- 561. 93- 00 13) P. R. No. 20415 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between Jefferson County, The City Of Beaumont And The City Of Port Arthur For The 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) And Receive Funding In The Amount Of $ 25, 971. 00, No Cash Match Requirement 14) P. R. No. 20417 — A Resolution Ratifying Replacement Of A Chiller Unit With ABM Building Services, LLC Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 552- 17, Due To A Rupture In The Heat Exchanger Bundle At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $ 44, 472. 00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 32- 00, Building Maintenance 15) P. R. No. 20418 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A Cooperative Agreement With The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency For A $ 300, 000. 00 Brownfields Grant — No Match Required 16) P. R. No. 20419 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Southern Soul And Zydeco Dance Festival Entertainment Area, Designating Dingo Loose Productions And Clifton E. Williams, Sr. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Dingo Loose Productions And Clifton E. Williams, Sr. 17) P. R. No. 20420 — A Resolution Approving The Declaration Of A Public Health, Safety, And Economic Recovery Emergency Related To Hurricane Harvey Damaged Structures; Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funds Will Be Used To Demolish These Structures Disaster # 4332- TX]
P. R. No. 20410 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Community Development Block Grant Interoffice Agreements With Housing Assistance, Grants Management, And Public Works And Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non Profit Service Organizations For Public Service Activities In The Amount Of $ 52, 000. 00, This Being $ 5, 000. 00 For Gift Of Life; $ 10, 000. 00 For Nutrition And Services For Seniors; $ 10, 000. 00 For Tender Loving Care DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation, And 27, 000. 00 For Catholic Charities For The Benefit Of The Low And Moderate- Income Residents Of The City
P. R. No. 20389 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And K& D Marine, LLC D/ B/ A Dustin Gulf Seafood
P. R. No. 20390 — A Resolution Approving The First Renewal Of A Contract For Retention Of Guy N. Goodson And Kate K. Leverett With Germer PLLC For Professional Legal Services For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation With One Additional Year Renewal Option
P. R. No. 20416 — A Resolution Nominating A Member To The Board Of Directors Of The Jefferson County Appraisal District For The Remaining Portion Of The 2018 — 2019 Term, Due To A Vacancy
P. O. No. 6729 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16- 53 As It Pertains To Article 14 ( Seniority) Of The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association
XI. * 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 — 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 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential Claims/ Lawsuits Against The City 3) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects ( K & D Marine, LLC DBA Dustin Gulf Seafood) 4) 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
Items VII A1 (Part 2 of 2) & X
VII. A. Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 20389 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And K& D Marine, LLC D/ B/ A Dustin Gulf Seafood X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING