INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie 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
B1. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Traffic Enforcement B2. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Department Vacancies B3. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Quiet Zones
(1) P.R. No. 21284 - A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Standard Alloys Incorporated; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-01
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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 - None C. Minutes - None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21229 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And O'Rourke Dist. Co., LLC Of Houston, Texas For Petroleum Oils, And Lubricants With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $32,054.81; Funding Is Available In Various Departmental Accounts (2) P.R. No. 21252 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One-Year Agreement With Total Safety, U.S., Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, Through The Region 5 ESC Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 20190404, For The Performance Of Asbestos And Lead Abatement Consulting Services, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $45,000.00; To Be Charged To 001-1052-517.54-00, General Fund - Professional Services (3) P.R. No. 21259 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $48,207.65 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Old Fire Station #6 Building (4) P.R. No. 21274 - A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees In The Amount Of $12,500.00 To Purchase 5627 Grant Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program. Funds Available In Account No. 105-1431-552.54-01, Project No. C45105 (5) P.R. No. 21289 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of Subrogation Proceeds Made Against Liberty Mutual Insurance As A Result Of Property Damage To Streets Unit #1990 (6) P.R. No. 21290 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The Use Of U.G. Gibson Field, Senior Field And Roy O'Neal Field At SSGT. Lucian Adams Park (7) P.R. No. 21291 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The Use Of Virginia/Sal Grado Field At Pioneer Park (8) P.R. No. 21292 - A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department (9) P.R. No. 21293 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur, Texas For Groups 1, 2 & 3C, Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Group 7B And Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $63,840.00 Per Year, Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00 (10) P.R. No. 21294 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amended Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) To Refelect A Name Change To Steward Medical Group For The Services Of William D. George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician For The Employee Health Services Clinic, Funds Are Budgeted In The FY 2020 General Fund Professional Service Account 001-1301-541.54-00 ($34,100.00); Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-1303-541.54-00 ($12,000.00), And Fire Department Account No. 001-1121-522.54-00 ($5,500.00) For A Total Of $51,600.00 (13) P.R. No. 21297 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2020 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4 Pickup Truck From JK Chevrolet Of Nederland, Texas For The Public Works Drainage Division, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $35,719.66. Funds Are Available In 625-1801-531.93-04, Capital Reserve Equipment Replacement Public Works Motor Vehicle Drainage (14) P.R. No. 21298 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Nederland, Texas For Janitorial Services For The Police Department, Fire Administration And Municipal Court Building With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $66,684.00; Funding Available In Account 001-1101-521.32-00
P.R. No. 21296 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-021 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Drainage For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $450,789.00. Funding Is Available In CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00, Project No. DR1P04. No City Funds
P.R. No. 21295 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-020 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Lake Arthur Detention Area For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $700,800.00. Funding Is Available In HMGP Engineering Account No. 154-2300-901.53-00 And CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 Project No. DR1P01. No City Funds.
P.R. No. 21299 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Nineteen (19) Vehicles For The Police Department Via The Texas GoodBuy Purchasing Program Contracts From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas And Lake Country Chevrolet Of Jasper, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $572,693.00; Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-521.93-00
P.R. No. 21220 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Jones And Scott)
P. 0. No. 6833 - An Ordinance Amending Section 14-553 (Terms; Vacancies) Of Article XVII (Library Board) Of Chapter 14 (Boards, Authorities, Commission And Committees) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur To Increase Terms From Two Year To Three Year Terms With Staggered Expiration Terms
P. 0. No. 6834 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $14,732.00 Made Against Allstate Insurance As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police Vehicle #1945
P. O. No. 6836 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $7,975.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Water Meter Unit #1671
P. O. No. 6837 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Facilitate The Transfer Of City-Owned Properties Acquired Through The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) And Assist Tender Loving Care Center For Children, D.B.A Legacy CDC In Selling Newly Constructed Houses To Qualified Homebuyers That Are Eligible To Participate In The Downtown Revitalization Affordable Housing Program
*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 Litigation Involving Civil Service Maters (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Pending Contract, Claims, And Other Legal Matters (3) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In Pleasure Island (4) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City's Downtown (5) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects
P.R. No. 21295 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-020 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Lake Arthur Detention Area For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $700,800.00. Funding Is Available In HMGP Engineering Account No. 154-2300-901.53-00 And CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 Project No. DR1P01. No City Funds
Items VI 12 (Part 2 of 2) & IX
VI 12. P.R. No. 21296 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-021 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Drainage For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $450,789.00. Funding Is Available In CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00, Project No. DR1P04. No City Funds IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mar 03, 2020 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie 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
B1. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Traffic Enforcement B2. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Department Vacancies B3. A Presentation By Staff Regarding Quiet Zones
(1) P.R. No. 21284 - A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Standard Alloys Incorporated; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-01
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 - None C. Minutes - None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21229 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And O'Rourke Dist. Co., LLC Of Houston, Texas For Petroleum Oils, And Lubricants With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $32,054.81; Funding Is Available In Various Departmental Accounts (2) P.R. No. 21252 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One-Year Agreement With Total Safety, U.S., Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, Through The Region 5 ESC Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 20190404, For The Performance Of Asbestos And Lead Abatement Consulting Services, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $45,000.00; To Be Charged To 001-1052-517.54-00, General Fund - Professional Services (3) P.R. No. 21259 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $48,207.65 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Old Fire Station #6 Building (4) P.R. No. 21274 - A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees In The Amount Of $12,500.00 To Purchase 5627 Grant Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program. Funds Available In Account No. 105-1431-552.54-01, Project No. C45105 (5) P.R. No. 21289 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of Subrogation Proceeds Made Against Liberty Mutual Insurance As A Result Of Property Damage To Streets Unit #1990 (6) P.R. No. 21290 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The Use Of U.G. Gibson Field, Senior Field And Roy O'Neal Field At SSGT. Lucian Adams Park (7) P.R. No. 21291 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The Use Of Virginia/Sal Grado Field At Pioneer Park (8) P.R. No. 21292 - A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department (9) P.R. No. 21293 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur, Texas For Groups 1, 2 & 3C, Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Group 7B And Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $63,840.00 Per Year, Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00 (10) P.R. No. 21294 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amended Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) To Refelect A Name Change To Steward Medical Group For The Services Of William D. George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician For The Employee Health Services Clinic, Funds Are Budgeted In The FY 2020 General Fund Professional Service Account 001-1301-541.54-00 ($34,100.00); Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-1303-541.54-00 ($12,000.00), And Fire Department Account No. 001-1121-522.54-00 ($5,500.00) For A Total Of $51,600.00 (13) P.R. No. 21297 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2020 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4 Pickup Truck From JK Chevrolet Of Nederland, Texas For The Public Works Drainage Division, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $35,719.66. Funds Are Available In 625-1801-531.93-04, Capital Reserve Equipment Replacement Public Works Motor Vehicle Drainage (14) P.R. No. 21298 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Nederland, Texas For Janitorial Services For The Police Department, Fire Administration And Municipal Court Building With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $66,684.00; Funding Available In Account 001-1101-521.32-00
P.R. No. 21296 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-021 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Drainage For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $450,789.00. Funding Is Available In CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00, Project No. DR1P04. No City Funds
P.R. No. 21295 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-020 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Lake Arthur Detention Area For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $700,800.00. Funding Is Available In HMGP Engineering Account No. 154-2300-901.53-00 And CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 Project No. DR1P01. No City Funds.
P.R. No. 21299 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Nineteen (19) Vehicles For The Police Department Via The Texas GoodBuy Purchasing Program Contracts From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas And Lake Country Chevrolet Of Jasper, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $572,693.00; Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-521.93-00
P.R. No. 21220 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Jones And Scott)
P. 0. No. 6833 - An Ordinance Amending Section 14-553 (Terms; Vacancies) Of Article XVII (Library Board) Of Chapter 14 (Boards, Authorities, Commission And Committees) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur To Increase Terms From Two Year To Three Year Terms With Staggered Expiration Terms
P. 0. No. 6834 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $14,732.00 Made Against Allstate Insurance As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police Vehicle #1945
P. O. No. 6836 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $7,975.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Water Meter Unit #1671
P. O. No. 6837 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Facilitate The Transfer Of City-Owned Properties Acquired Through The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) And Assist Tender Loving Care Center For Children, D.B.A Legacy CDC In Selling Newly Constructed Houses To Qualified Homebuyers That Are Eligible To Participate In The Downtown Revitalization Affordable Housing Program
*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 Litigation Involving Civil Service Maters (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Pending Contract, Claims, And Other Legal Matters (3) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In Pleasure Island (4) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City's Downtown (5) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects
P.R. No. 21295 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-020 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Lake Arthur Detention Area For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $700,800.00. Funding Is Available In HMGP Engineering Account No. 154-2300-901.53-00 And CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 Project No. DR1P01. No City Funds
Items VI 12 (Part 2 of 2) & IX
VI 12. P.R. No. 21296 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-021 As It Pertains To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Stuart Consulting Group Of Houston, Texas For The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Drainage For A Design Fee Not To Exceed $450,789.00. Funding Is Available In CDBG-DR Engineering Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00, Project No. DR1P04. No City Funds IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING