INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartle Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
Presentations A Presentation By Crimestoppers Of Southeast Texas Regarding The Intra-Agency Funding Coalition
Resolutions P. R. No. 21136 - A Resolution Acknowledging A Donation In The Amount Of $ 7, 731. 00 From Golden Pass LNG On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur To Crime Stoppers Of Southeast Texas To Support The Governments' Intra-Agency Funding Coalition
A Presentation By Traylor & Associates Regarding The Acquisition/ Buyouts Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG- DR)
A Presentation By Port Arthur Industrial Group And Paws Of Beaumont, Texas Regarding Safeguarding The Lives Of Canine Patrol Dogs
P. R. No. 21102 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Police Department To Accept A Donation Of Four Ballistic K- 9 Vests And Four K- 9 Collars From The Port Arthur Industrial Group And Paws Of Beaumont
A Presentation By Staff Regarding Commencing Saturday Transit Service For The City Of Port Arthur
A Presentation By Staff Regarding Awareness Of The Dangers Of Fats, Oils, And Grease ( F. O. G.)
A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Renovations And Usage Of The Club House At The Closed Palms Golf Course
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports (B1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 19 — 24, 2019 2, 978. 37 (B2) Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 728. 68 (B3) Councilmember Raymond Scott: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 343. 90 (B4) Councilmember Cal Jones: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 879. 00 (B5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 868. 09 C. Minutes — None D. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 21085 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Three ( 3) Ram 1500 Classic D51141 Trucks And One ( 1) Ram 1500 Classic D51L98 For The Water Utilities Department From Grapevine DCJ, LLC Of Grapevine, Texas In The Total Amount Of 86, 634. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Wastewater Treatment, 625- 1801- 532. 93- 01, Customer Service, And 625- 1801- 532. 93- 05, Wastewater Conveyance (4) P. R. No. 21181 — A Resolution Awarding The Contract For The Purchase Of Badger Meters For The Water Utilities Department With Rural Pipe & Supply Of Jasper, Texas, In The Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 200, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 410- 1253- 532. 35- 00, Water System Maintenance & 147- 2300- 901. 85- 00, Water Utility Systems (5) P. R. No. 21182 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation, To Allocate Additional Home Program Income In The Amount Of $ 84,825. 00 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $ 309, 825. 00 For Land Acquisition, Site Clearance And New Construction Of Three ( 3) Homes In The Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area (6) P. R. No. 21187 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A Brush Chipper From Vermeer Texas- Louisiana Of Cypress, Texas, For The Parks And Recreation Department Through Texas BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 515- 16, In The Amount Of $ 37, 512. 54; Funding Available In Capital Reserve Account No. 625- 1801- 531. 93- 07 (8) P. R. No. 21203 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amendment To The Community Development Block Grant Contract With IBN SINA Foundation To Include Monthly Rental, Telephone, And Internet Expenses For The Clinic At 8455 9th Avenue. The Contract Amount Will Remain At $ 5, 000. 00 (11) P. R. No. 21208 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Special Warranty Deed From Jefferson County, Texas, Donating The Land Being Tract I: 0. 6823 Acres Of Lots 2- 4, Block 251, With 10 Feet Of Adjoining Alley, City Of Port Arthur; Tract II: 0. 154 Acres Of Lots 2- 4, Block 151, City Of Port Arthur For Ingress And Egress; Tract III: 0. 2539 Acres Of Parts Of Lots 4 And 5, Block 151, With 10 Feet Of Adjoining Alley, City Of Port Arthur For Ingress And Egress To The To The City Of Port Arthur; Said Special Warranty Deed Contains The Conditions Which Apply To This Donation (12) P. R. No. 21209 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $41, 280. 05 For The TCEQ Annual Water System Fee For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department, Water Purification Division Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 59- 01, Regulatory Services (13) P. R. No. 21210 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2019- 2020 Jefferson Central Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of 188, 095. 11 From Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00 (14) P. R. No. 21211 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2019- 2020 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of 19, 986. 00 From Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00
P. R. No. 21202 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Inland Environments, LTD Of Kingwood, Texas For Asbestos Abatement, Mold Remediation And Lead Paint Removal From The Department Club In The Amount Of 31, 750.00. Funds Available In Account 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00 Project M97910 ( Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds)
P. R. No. 21204 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Renewal Of The Non- Exclusive Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Latitude Catering Of Tucson, Arizona For Provision Of Emergency Food Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
P. R. No. 21205 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Non- Exclusive Agreement With DRC Emergency Services Of Deer Park, Texas, For The Provision Of Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
P. R. No. 21194 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation' s Spur 93 Business Park To Mid- County Plaza, LLC
P. R. No. 21195 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Max Holdings, LLC
P. R. No. 21196 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And MPI Construction, LLC
P. R. No. 21197 — A Resolution Approving A 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 Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Driver In An Amount Not To Exceed 120, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Acct.#: 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
P. R. No. 21198 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre- Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed 90, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
P. R. No. 21199 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For Tuition Reimbursement For Five ( 5) Port Arthur Resident High School Graduates Attending A 2- Year Associate Degree Program
P. R. No. 21206 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission ( Requested By Councilmember Jones)
P. R. No. 21207 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ( Requested By Mayor Bartie)
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 Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/ Or Pending Litigation Involving The City Of Port Arthur 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Value Of Real Property Located At Carver Terrace Park, Civic Park, Felix & Milton Barker Park, Hughen Park, Immigrant Park, And Montgomery Park 3) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City' s Downtown, Lake Arthur Drive, And The Certain Tract Of Land Situated In The Thomas F. McKinney League, Abstract No. 41, Jefferson County, Texas, More Particularly Described As Tract No. ML-TX-JE- 057.000 4) Section 551. 076 Government Code — To Discuss The Implementation Of Security Personnel Or Devices at City Hall IX. * CLOSED MEETING ( EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The City' s Industrial District/ ETJ 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects: Group Trucking, LLC); ( Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC); ( Innova Eco Building Systems, LLC); ( Team Fabricators, LLC); ( Griffing Plaza); and ( Heraldo Munoz) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Dec 17, 2019 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartle Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
Presentations A Presentation By Crimestoppers Of Southeast Texas Regarding The Intra-Agency Funding Coalition
Resolutions P. R. No. 21136 - A Resolution Acknowledging A Donation In The Amount Of $ 7, 731. 00 From Golden Pass LNG On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur To Crime Stoppers Of Southeast Texas To Support The Governments' Intra-Agency Funding Coalition
A Presentation By Traylor & Associates Regarding The Acquisition/ Buyouts Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG- DR)
A Presentation By Port Arthur Industrial Group And Paws Of Beaumont, Texas Regarding Safeguarding The Lives Of Canine Patrol Dogs
P. R. No. 21102 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Police Department To Accept A Donation Of Four Ballistic K- 9 Vests And Four K- 9 Collars From The Port Arthur Industrial Group And Paws Of Beaumont
A Presentation By Staff Regarding Commencing Saturday Transit Service For The City Of Port Arthur
A Presentation By Staff Regarding Awareness Of The Dangers Of Fats, Oils, And Grease ( F. O. G.)
A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Renovations And Usage Of The Club House At The Closed Palms Golf Course
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. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports (B1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 19 — 24, 2019 2, 978. 37 (B2) Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 728. 68 (B3) Councilmember Raymond Scott: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 343. 90 (B4) Councilmember Cal Jones: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 879. 00 (B5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: The National League Of Cities City Summit San Antonio, Texas November 20 — 22, 2019 1, 868. 09 C. Minutes — None D. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 21085 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Three ( 3) Ram 1500 Classic D51141 Trucks And One ( 1) Ram 1500 Classic D51L98 For The Water Utilities Department From Grapevine DCJ, LLC Of Grapevine, Texas In The Total Amount Of 86, 634. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Wastewater Treatment, 625- 1801- 532. 93- 01, Customer Service, And 625- 1801- 532. 93- 05, Wastewater Conveyance (4) P. R. No. 21181 — A Resolution Awarding The Contract For The Purchase Of Badger Meters For The Water Utilities Department With Rural Pipe & Supply Of Jasper, Texas, In The Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 200, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 410- 1253- 532. 35- 00, Water System Maintenance & 147- 2300- 901. 85- 00, Water Utility Systems (5) P. R. No. 21182 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/ B/ A Legacy Community Development Corporation, To Allocate Additional Home Program Income In The Amount Of $ 84,825. 00 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $ 309, 825. 00 For Land Acquisition, Site Clearance And New Construction Of Three ( 3) Homes In The Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area (6) P. R. No. 21187 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A Brush Chipper From Vermeer Texas- Louisiana Of Cypress, Texas, For The Parks And Recreation Department Through Texas BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 515- 16, In The Amount Of $ 37, 512. 54; Funding Available In Capital Reserve Account No. 625- 1801- 531. 93- 07 (8) P. R. No. 21203 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amendment To The Community Development Block Grant Contract With IBN SINA Foundation To Include Monthly Rental, Telephone, And Internet Expenses For The Clinic At 8455 9th Avenue. The Contract Amount Will Remain At $ 5, 000. 00 (11) P. R. No. 21208 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Special Warranty Deed From Jefferson County, Texas, Donating The Land Being Tract I: 0. 6823 Acres Of Lots 2- 4, Block 251, With 10 Feet Of Adjoining Alley, City Of Port Arthur; Tract II: 0. 154 Acres Of Lots 2- 4, Block 151, City Of Port Arthur For Ingress And Egress; Tract III: 0. 2539 Acres Of Parts Of Lots 4 And 5, Block 151, With 10 Feet Of Adjoining Alley, City Of Port Arthur For Ingress And Egress To The To The City Of Port Arthur; Said Special Warranty Deed Contains The Conditions Which Apply To This Donation (12) P. R. No. 21209 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $41, 280. 05 For The TCEQ Annual Water System Fee For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department, Water Purification Division Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 59- 01, Regulatory Services (13) P. R. No. 21210 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2019- 2020 Jefferson Central Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of 188, 095. 11 From Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00 (14) P. R. No. 21211 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2019- 2020 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of 19, 986. 00 From Account No. 001- 1031- 515. 54- 00
P. R. No. 21202 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Inland Environments, LTD Of Kingwood, Texas For Asbestos Abatement, Mold Remediation And Lead Paint Removal From The Department Club In The Amount Of 31, 750.00. Funds Available In Account 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00 Project M97910 ( Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds)
P. R. No. 21204 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Renewal Of The Non- Exclusive Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Latitude Catering Of Tucson, Arizona For Provision Of Emergency Food Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
P. R. No. 21205 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Non- Exclusive Agreement With DRC Emergency Services Of Deer Park, Texas, For The Provision Of Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
P. R. No. 21194 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation' s Spur 93 Business Park To Mid- County Plaza, LLC
P. R. No. 21195 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Max Holdings, LLC
P. R. No. 21196 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And MPI Construction, LLC
P. R. No. 21197 — A Resolution Approving A 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 Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Driver In An Amount Not To Exceed 120, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Acct.#: 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
P. R. No. 21198 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre- Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed 90, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 07
P. R. No. 21199 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For Tuition Reimbursement For Five ( 5) Port Arthur Resident High School Graduates Attending A 2- Year Associate Degree Program
P. R. No. 21206 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission ( Requested By Councilmember Jones)
P. R. No. 21207 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ( Requested By Mayor Bartie)
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 Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/ Or Pending Litigation Involving The City Of Port Arthur 2) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Value Of Real Property Located At Carver Terrace Park, Civic Park, Felix & Milton Barker Park, Hughen Park, Immigrant Park, And Montgomery Park 3) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City' s Downtown, Lake Arthur Drive, And The Certain Tract Of Land Situated In The Thomas F. McKinney League, Abstract No. 41, Jefferson County, Texas, More Particularly Described As Tract No. ML-TX-JE- 057.000 4) Section 551. 076 Government Code — To Discuss The Implementation Of Security Personnel Or Devices at City Hall IX. * CLOSED MEETING ( EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The City' s Industrial District/ ETJ 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects: Group Trucking, LLC); ( Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC); ( Innova Eco Building Systems, LLC); ( Team Fabricators, LLC); ( Griffing Plaza); and ( Heraldo Munoz) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING