INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartle Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS: REPORT BY CITY MANAGER REGARDING HURRICANE LAURA AND TROPICAL STORM MARCO
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT B. Ordinances — Non-Consent 1) P.O. No. 6896 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of The COVID-19 Disaster Pursuant To § 418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER REQUIRED ACTION— 6:00 P.M. 1) To Receive And Consider Public Comment(s) For All Interested Citizens With Regard To The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed Annual Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Program For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021. The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Operating Budget Will Also Be Considered. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY $635,743 OR 2.93%, AND OF THAT AMOUNT, $284,589 IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS YEAR 2) To Consider Taking Action on the Adoption Of The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed Annual Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Program For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021
To Consider Public Comment(s) Pertaining To A Change Of The Designated Use Of Various Public Parks And Or Recreation Areas. To Consider The Sale Of Fee Title Or Interest In Land That The Municipality Owns, Holds, Or Claims As A Public Park For Fair Market Value Based Upon A Certified Appraisal, To-Wit: Carver Terrace Park, Civic Park, Felix & Milton Barker Park, Immigrant Park And Montgomery Park
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association and International Fire Fighter Association Local 397 2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur 3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential Litigation with Jefferson County The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session VI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Sep 01, 2020 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartle Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS: REPORT BY CITY MANAGER REGARDING HURRICANE LAURA AND TROPICAL STORM MARCO
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT B. Ordinances — Non-Consent 1) P.O. No. 6896 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of The COVID-19 Disaster Pursuant To § 418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER REQUIRED ACTION— 6:00 P.M. 1) To Receive And Consider Public Comment(s) For All Interested Citizens With Regard To The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed Annual Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Program For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021. The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Operating Budget Will Also Be Considered. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY $635,743 OR 2.93%, AND OF THAT AMOUNT, $284,589 IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS YEAR 2) To Consider Taking Action on the Adoption Of The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed Annual Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Program For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021
To Consider Public Comment(s) Pertaining To A Change Of The Designated Use Of Various Public Parks And Or Recreation Areas. To Consider The Sale Of Fee Title Or Interest In Land That The Municipality Owns, Holds, Or Claims As A Public Park For Fair Market Value Based Upon A Certified Appraisal, To-Wit: Carver Terrace Park, Civic Park, Felix & Milton Barker Park, Immigrant Park And Montgomery Park
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association and International Fire Fighter Association Local 397 2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur 3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential Litigation with Jefferson County The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session VI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING