I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tem Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations A Presentation By Josh Berezowsky Of Veolia Regarding A Public Private Partnerships & Contract Operations Of Water And Wastewater Utilities
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Texas Association Of Black City Council Members (TABCCM) Membership Renewal: $125.00
VI. 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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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 - None C. Minutes - None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21461 - A Resolution Authorizing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Amelia Lawn Care And Landscaping Of Groves, Texas (Groups A & C), Consider Us Of Beaumont, Texas (Group H), Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas (Groups B, D, & G), And JNB Services, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas (Groups E & F) For Ground Maintenance Of City Properties At The Water Utilities Department Facilities, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $80,000.00 Per Year: Funding Is Available In Account Numbers 410-1252-532.59-00, 410-1253-532.59-00, 410-1255-532.59-00 And 410-1256-532.59-00, Other Contractual Services (2) P.R. No. 21492 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Lease A FP PostBase Pro DS Digital Mailing System From Function 4 Of Beaumont, Texas Through The Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative Administered By The Region 5 Education Service Center - Contract No. 20200305 At The Rate Of $425/Month For A 63 Month Period, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $26,775.00; Funding Available In Purchasing Account No. 001-1033-515.51-00 (3) P.R. No. 21546 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To Replace Ceiling Tiles In Two Of The Closets ($213.46); Change Order No. 2 To Replace Some Of The 4" Cove Base To 5" Cove Base ($400.00) And Change Order No. 3 To Plaster The Walls In The Foyer And The Director's Office ($994.72) To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And JackBuilt Contractors, LLC Of Orange, Texas For Interior Repairs At The Recreation Center Increasing The Contract Amount By $1,608.18 For A New Contract Amount Of $63,962.89; ($31,816.54 Available In Account Number 147-2300-901.95-00 Project Number PR-001 And $32,146.35 Available In Account Number 307-1601-591.95-00 Project Number PR-001) (4) P.R. No. 21547 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Jesse Branick As The City Prosecutor; Funding Available In Account No. 001-1021-514.54-02 (5) P.R. No. 21548 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-188 Which Authorized The City Manager To Apply To The Economic Development Administration (EDA) For Grant Funding For The Installation Of Conduit Pipes And Switch Boxes To Install Utilities Including Electricity And High Speed Internet, To Serve The Needs Of Residential And Commercial Customers In The Targeted Area As Defined In The City's 2015 Downtown Revitalization Plan (6) P.R. No. 21561 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson And Cole LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For The 4,953-Acre Area Which Includes Port Arthur Downtown. The Drainage Design Fee Of Not Exceed $150,000.00 Is Reimbursable When This Project Is Selected As A CDBG-MIT (Community Development Block Grant Mitigation) Funded Project. Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 (7) P.R. No. 21564 - A Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 With Waukesha Pearce Industries Inc. Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of $7,165.00 For Upsizing Of The Purchase Of The Generator At El Vista Pump Station. Funding In Account No. 625-1801-531.93-04 (8) P.R. No. 21565 - A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To Resolution 20-150 For The Audit Services Contract With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP, For An Amount Not Exceed $22,500.00 And A Total Contract Amount Of $177,000.00 Funding Is Available In The Finance Department Professional Services Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT Resolutions - Non-Consent P.R. No. 21566 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
P.R. No. 21567 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
Ordinances - Non-Consent P. 0. No. 6885 - An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 20-11 In Its Entirety Which Pertains To The Adoption Of Sales And Use Tax For Projects Related To Recreational Or Community Facilities As Authorized Pursuant To Section 505.152 Of The Texas Local Government Code
P. O. No. 6899 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
P. 0. No. 6900 - An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021, In Accordance With Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur
P. O. No. 6901 - An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation
P. O. No. 6902 - An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The Tax Year 2020 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021)
P. O. No. 6903 - An Ordinance Approving The 2020 Tax Roll For The Use And Support Of The Municipal Government Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing For The Interest And Sinking Fund And Apportioning Each Levy For A Specific Purpose
P. O. No. 6904 - An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397. Proposed Funding: Fire Department Budget Account No. 001-1121-522.11-00
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 - 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 (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects [US Development Group, LLC (USD) and Port Arthur Terminal, LLC (PAT)] (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Pending, Potential And/Or Contemplated Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Sep 15, 2020 City Council
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tem Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations A Presentation By Josh Berezowsky Of Veolia Regarding A Public Private Partnerships & Contract Operations Of Water And Wastewater Utilities
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Texas Association Of Black City Council Members (TABCCM) Membership Renewal: $125.00
VI. 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 - None C. Minutes - None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 21461 - A Resolution Authorizing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Amelia Lawn Care And Landscaping Of Groves, Texas (Groups A & C), Consider Us Of Beaumont, Texas (Group H), Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas (Groups B, D, & G), And JNB Services, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas (Groups E & F) For Ground Maintenance Of City Properties At The Water Utilities Department Facilities, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $80,000.00 Per Year: Funding Is Available In Account Numbers 410-1252-532.59-00, 410-1253-532.59-00, 410-1255-532.59-00 And 410-1256-532.59-00, Other Contractual Services (2) P.R. No. 21492 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Lease A FP PostBase Pro DS Digital Mailing System From Function 4 Of Beaumont, Texas Through The Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative Administered By The Region 5 Education Service Center - Contract No. 20200305 At The Rate Of $425/Month For A 63 Month Period, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $26,775.00; Funding Available In Purchasing Account No. 001-1033-515.51-00 (3) P.R. No. 21546 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To Replace Ceiling Tiles In Two Of The Closets ($213.46); Change Order No. 2 To Replace Some Of The 4" Cove Base To 5" Cove Base ($400.00) And Change Order No. 3 To Plaster The Walls In The Foyer And The Director's Office ($994.72) To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And JackBuilt Contractors, LLC Of Orange, Texas For Interior Repairs At The Recreation Center Increasing The Contract Amount By $1,608.18 For A New Contract Amount Of $63,962.89; ($31,816.54 Available In Account Number 147-2300-901.95-00 Project Number PR-001 And $32,146.35 Available In Account Number 307-1601-591.95-00 Project Number PR-001) (4) P.R. No. 21547 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Jesse Branick As The City Prosecutor; Funding Available In Account No. 001-1021-514.54-02 (5) P.R. No. 21548 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-188 Which Authorized The City Manager To Apply To The Economic Development Administration (EDA) For Grant Funding For The Installation Of Conduit Pipes And Switch Boxes To Install Utilities Including Electricity And High Speed Internet, To Serve The Needs Of Residential And Commercial Customers In The Targeted Area As Defined In The City's 2015 Downtown Revitalization Plan (6) P.R. No. 21561 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson And Cole LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For The 4,953-Acre Area Which Includes Port Arthur Downtown. The Drainage Design Fee Of Not Exceed $150,000.00 Is Reimbursable When This Project Is Selected As A CDBG-MIT (Community Development Block Grant Mitigation) Funded Project. Account No. 148-2300-901.53-00 (7) P.R. No. 21564 - A Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 With Waukesha Pearce Industries Inc. Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of $7,165.00 For Upsizing Of The Purchase Of The Generator At El Vista Pump Station. Funding In Account No. 625-1801-531.93-04 (8) P.R. No. 21565 - A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To Resolution 20-150 For The Audit Services Contract With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP, For An Amount Not Exceed $22,500.00 And A Total Contract Amount Of $177,000.00 Funding Is Available In The Finance Department Professional Services Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT Resolutions - Non-Consent P.R. No. 21566 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
P.R. No. 21567 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
Ordinances - Non-Consent P. 0. No. 6885 - An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 20-11 In Its Entirety Which Pertains To The Adoption Of Sales And Use Tax For Projects Related To Recreational Or Community Facilities As Authorized Pursuant To Section 505.152 Of The Texas Local Government Code
P. O. No. 6899 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
P. 0. No. 6900 - An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021, In Accordance With Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur
P. O. No. 6901 - An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation
P. O. No. 6902 - An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The Tax Year 2020 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021)
P. O. No. 6903 - An Ordinance Approving The 2020 Tax Roll For The Use And Support Of The Municipal Government Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing For The Interest And Sinking Fund And Apportioning Each Levy For A Specific Purpose
P. O. No. 6904 - An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397. Proposed Funding: Fire Department Budget Account No. 001-1121-522.11-00
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 - 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 (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects [US Development Group, LLC (USD) and Port Arthur Terminal, LLC (PAT)] (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Pending, Potential And/Or Contemplated Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING