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: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
A Presentation By Financial Advisors, Hilltop Securities Regarding The City' s Application For The Hurricane Harvey Buyout Program
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (4) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding Financing Options For The Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation VI. CONSENT AGENDA D. Resolutions (10) P. R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $ 56. 13 Million For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plan
Discussion Regarding The National League Of Cities Congressional Conference Held In Washington, DC, March 10- 13, 2019 Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Discussion Regarding Commercial Development Or Expansion Impact On Residential Streets ( Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports (B1) Councilmember Kaprina Frank: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX February 11 — 13, 2019 978.20 C. Minutes — None D. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 20668 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) Peterbilt 348 Dump Trucks For The Water Utilities Department One ( 1) For The Water Purification Division, And One ( 1) For The Wastewater Treatment Division, From Rush Truck Center Of San Antonio, Texas, Through BuyBoard, In The Amount Of 126, 629. 00/ Each, For A Total Amount Of $ 253, 258. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 02 Capital Equipment For The Water Purification Division And Account Number 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Capital Equipment, For The Wastewater Treatment Division (3) P. R. No. 20718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew The Contract For Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services With Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 16, 000. 00; Funding Available In Finance Professional Services Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00 (4) P. R. No. 20722 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stanley Consultants, Inc., Of Coralville, Iowa For Environmental Consultant Services For The Brownfields Grant With A Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 290, 000. 00; Funding Is Available In 113- 1051- 517. 59- 00, Project # R18361 (5) P. R. No. 20724 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of The Home Investment Partnerships Program Reservation System Participant Agreement No. 2018- 0039 With The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs ( TDHCA) For Home Investment Partnerships Disaster Recovery Funding To Provide Assistance In The Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (" HRA") And The Homebuyer Assistance (" HBA") Programs (6) P. R. No. 20725 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative (" SSOI") Agreement RN101608024, Enforcement Case Number 56853, Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality For The Sabine Pass Area (7) P. R. No. 20726 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 8, 743. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Overhead Signage At The Port Arthur Public Library As Result Of Hurricane Harvey August 30, 2017) (8) P. R. No. 20728 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendments To The Contract Between City Of Port Arthur And Computer Information Systems, Inc. ( CIS) For Computer Aided Dispatch ( CAD) Software And Hardware Upgrades For The Police And Fire Departments' Communication System, To Include The National Incident Based Reporting System ( NIMBRS), Enhanced Mobile Computer System ( MCS) And Mobile Field Reporting ( MFR). Funding In The Amount Of $ 189, 853. 58 Is Available In Finance/ Equipment Account 001- 1034- 515. 92- 00 (9) P. R. No. 20729 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Continuing Disclosure Services With HTS Continuing Disclosure Services, A Division Of Hilltop Securities, Inc., With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $ 3, 500. 00; Account 001- 1031- 515. 54. 00 (10) P. R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $ 56. 13 Million For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (11) P. R. No. 20732 — A Resolution Amending The Authorized Representatives Included In The Investment Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2018- 2019 Fiscal Year (12) P. R. No. 20733 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding In The Amount Not To Exceed $ 1. 75 Million; Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 54- 00 (13) P. R. No. 20734 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Financial Advisory Services Agreement With Hilltop Securities, Inc. (14) P. R. No. 20735 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 17- 266 Updating The Designation Of Applicant' s Agent- FEMA- TX As Required By The Texas Division Of Emergency Management In Connection With The Hurricane Harvey Disaster ( FEMA- 4332- DR- TX) (15) P. R. No. 20739 — A Resolution Supporting An Increase In Amtrak' s Sunset Limited Service From Tri- Weekly To Daily
P. R. No. 20688 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Gulf Coast Full Circle Ent., LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, And James G Gobert Inc. DBA Lake City Trucking Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, For The Hauling Of Materials To The Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 205, 920. 00 For Three Months; Funding from Public Works Department Landfill Division — Landfill Construction Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 02 - Pending Budget Amendment
P. R. No. 20713 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Architect' s Studio PLLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 300, 000. 00 And The Reimbursable Expenses Not To Exceed $ 50,000. 00; 80% Of The Funding To Be Provided By The Economic Development Administration Grant Account No. 305- 1606- 591. 82- 00 And 20% Local Match Provided By EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 82- 00
P. O. No. 6751 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018 And Ending September 30, 2019 By $ 270, 711. 00 For The General Fund, By $ 300, 000. 00 For The Solid Waste Fund, By $ 52, 100. 00 For The Pleasure Island Fund, And By $ 165, 992. 00 For The Capital Reserve Fund
P. O. No. 6757 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19- 04 For The Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District And The Sabine Pass Independent School District; Providing For The Conduct Of The May 4, 2019 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District And The Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice Una Ordenanza Que Modifica Ordenanza No. 19- 04 Para El Final De Cancelar La Conducta De Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Port Arthur Y El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Sabine Pass; Proporcionando La Conducta De La Eleccion General Del 4 De Mayo De 2019 Para El Proposito De Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y Proporcionando Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito De Navegacion Del Puerto De Port Arthur Y La Autoridad Portuaria De Sabine Pass De Conformidad Con El Capitulo 271 Del Codigo De Eleccion De Texas, Y Proporcionando La Publicacion Del Aviso De Eleccion
VIII. *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 Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential/ Pending Litigation Against The City (2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts (3) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land Located At Spur 93 Business Park (4) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land Located At 501 Procter (5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager (6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects: Max Holding, LLC); ( MP1 Construction); ( Parker' s Building Supply); Rai' s Bakery); ( Real Estate Investment Co: TBD); ( Texas Tool & Industrial, LLC); ( Aref 1, Ltd); And ( Kemp Corkran, LLC) The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mar 19, 2019 Special 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: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
A Presentation By Financial Advisors, Hilltop Securities Regarding The City' s Application For The Hurricane Harvey Buyout Program
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (4) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding Financing Options For The Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation VI. CONSENT AGENDA D. Resolutions (10) P. R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $ 56. 13 Million For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plan
Discussion Regarding The National League Of Cities Congressional Conference Held In Washington, DC, March 10- 13, 2019 Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Discussion Regarding Commercial Development Or Expansion Impact On Residential Streets ( Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
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. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports (B1) Councilmember Kaprina Frank: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX February 11 — 13, 2019 978.20 C. Minutes — None D. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 20668 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) Peterbilt 348 Dump Trucks For The Water Utilities Department One ( 1) For The Water Purification Division, And One ( 1) For The Wastewater Treatment Division, From Rush Truck Center Of San Antonio, Texas, Through BuyBoard, In The Amount Of 126, 629. 00/ Each, For A Total Amount Of $ 253, 258. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 02 Capital Equipment For The Water Purification Division And Account Number 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Capital Equipment, For The Wastewater Treatment Division (3) P. R. No. 20718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew The Contract For Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services With Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 16, 000. 00; Funding Available In Finance Professional Services Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00 (4) P. R. No. 20722 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stanley Consultants, Inc., Of Coralville, Iowa For Environmental Consultant Services For The Brownfields Grant With A Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 290, 000. 00; Funding Is Available In 113- 1051- 517. 59- 00, Project # R18361 (5) P. R. No. 20724 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of The Home Investment Partnerships Program Reservation System Participant Agreement No. 2018- 0039 With The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs ( TDHCA) For Home Investment Partnerships Disaster Recovery Funding To Provide Assistance In The Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (" HRA") And The Homebuyer Assistance (" HBA") Programs (6) P. R. No. 20725 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative (" SSOI") Agreement RN101608024, Enforcement Case Number 56853, Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality For The Sabine Pass Area (7) P. R. No. 20726 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 8, 743. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Overhead Signage At The Port Arthur Public Library As Result Of Hurricane Harvey August 30, 2017) (8) P. R. No. 20728 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendments To The Contract Between City Of Port Arthur And Computer Information Systems, Inc. ( CIS) For Computer Aided Dispatch ( CAD) Software And Hardware Upgrades For The Police And Fire Departments' Communication System, To Include The National Incident Based Reporting System ( NIMBRS), Enhanced Mobile Computer System ( MCS) And Mobile Field Reporting ( MFR). Funding In The Amount Of $ 189, 853. 58 Is Available In Finance/ Equipment Account 001- 1034- 515. 92- 00 (9) P. R. No. 20729 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Continuing Disclosure Services With HTS Continuing Disclosure Services, A Division Of Hilltop Securities, Inc., With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $ 3, 500. 00; Account 001- 1031- 515. 54. 00 (10) P. R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $ 56. 13 Million For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (11) P. R. No. 20732 — A Resolution Amending The Authorized Representatives Included In The Investment Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2018- 2019 Fiscal Year (12) P. R. No. 20733 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding In The Amount Not To Exceed $ 1. 75 Million; Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147- 2300- 901. 54- 00 (13) P. R. No. 20734 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Financial Advisory Services Agreement With Hilltop Securities, Inc. (14) P. R. No. 20735 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 17- 266 Updating The Designation Of Applicant' s Agent- FEMA- TX As Required By The Texas Division Of Emergency Management In Connection With The Hurricane Harvey Disaster ( FEMA- 4332- DR- TX) (15) P. R. No. 20739 — A Resolution Supporting An Increase In Amtrak' s Sunset Limited Service From Tri- Weekly To Daily
P. R. No. 20688 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Gulf Coast Full Circle Ent., LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, And James G Gobert Inc. DBA Lake City Trucking Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, For The Hauling Of Materials To The Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 205, 920. 00 For Three Months; Funding from Public Works Department Landfill Division — Landfill Construction Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 02 - Pending Budget Amendment
P. R. No. 20713 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Architect' s Studio PLLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 300, 000. 00 And The Reimbursable Expenses Not To Exceed $ 50,000. 00; 80% Of The Funding To Be Provided By The Economic Development Administration Grant Account No. 305- 1606- 591. 82- 00 And 20% Local Match Provided By EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 82- 00
P. O. No. 6751 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018 And Ending September 30, 2019 By $ 270, 711. 00 For The General Fund, By $ 300, 000. 00 For The Solid Waste Fund, By $ 52, 100. 00 For The Pleasure Island Fund, And By $ 165, 992. 00 For The Capital Reserve Fund
P. O. No. 6757 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19- 04 For The Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District And The Sabine Pass Independent School District; Providing For The Conduct Of The May 4, 2019 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District And The Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice Una Ordenanza Que Modifica Ordenanza No. 19- 04 Para El Final De Cancelar La Conducta De Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Port Arthur Y El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Sabine Pass; Proporcionando La Conducta De La Eleccion General Del 4 De Mayo De 2019 Para El Proposito De Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y Proporcionando Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito De Navegacion Del Puerto De Port Arthur Y La Autoridad Portuaria De Sabine Pass De Conformidad Con El Capitulo 271 Del Codigo De Eleccion De Texas, Y Proporcionando La Publicacion Del Aviso De Eleccion
VIII. *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 Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential/ Pending Litigation Against The City (2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts (3) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land Located At Spur 93 Business Park (4) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land Located At 501 Procter (5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager (6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects: Max Holding, LLC); ( MP1 Construction); ( Parker' s Building Supply); Rai' s Bakery); ( Real Estate Investment Co: TBD); ( Texas Tool & Industrial, LLC); ( Aref 1, Ltd); And ( Kemp Corkran, LLC) The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING