INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie 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 A Presentation By Crisis Prevention Specialist Thomas Smith Highlighting Collaborative Efforts Between The Port Arthur Police Department And The Jefferson County Mental Health Task Force
P.R. No. 21593 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. Fund No: 614-1701-583.53-00 (Health Insurance Fund)
P.R. No. 21594 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator (Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc.,) For The City Of Port Arthur's Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO And Prescription Drug Plan For Its Medicare Eligible Retirees And/Or Medicare Eligible Dependent(s), And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents Fund No: 614-1701-583.18-03 (Health Insurance Fund)
A Presentation By The City Attorney Regarding Proposed Updates To The Code Of Ordinances
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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. 21433 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc., To Provide COVID- 19 PCR And RD Testing For Residents Of Port Arthur In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of 200, 000. 00. Funds Available In The CDBG CV102 Professional Service Account 105- 1431- 552. 54- 00 AGENDA September 29, 2020 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED 2) P. R. No. 21532 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make A Payment To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality ( TCEQ) For The Fiscal Year 2020 Third Quarter Solid Waste Fee In The Amount Of $34, 515. 26 And Authorizing Payment In The Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 144, 000. 00 For Fiscal Year 2021 Quarterly Landfill Solid Waste Fees. Funding Is Available In Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 01, Public Works Department Landfill Division Regulatory Fees/ Fines 3) P. R. No. 21534 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange County, And Jasper County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force 4) P. R. No. 21535 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 5, 050. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML- IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Armory Building ( 3451 57th Street) 5) P. R. No. 21541 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Change Orders No. 3 To No. 16 With The Construction Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Port Arthur, Texas To Construct Port Arthur Transit's New Maintenance Building And Electric Charging Infrastructure To A New Contract Amount Not To Exceed 3, 643, 340.49; Funds Available In Account No. 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00 6) P. R. No. 21543 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Approximate Amount Of $ 45, 000. 00 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 7) P. R. No. 21544 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 101, 000. 00 For The TCEQ Annual Wastewater System Fee For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division Account No. 410- 1256- 532. 59- 01, Regulatory Fees 8) P. R. No. 21562 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of Police To Execute The Drug Enforcement Administration ( D. E. A.) Task Force Cooperative Agreement With The Port Arthur Police Department 9) P. R. No. 21568 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 4248 10th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer' s Assistance Program 10) P. R. No. 21570 — A Resolution Ratifying The Payment For Grass Mowing Of 300 Acres At The Landfill With GP Evans Contractors LLC Of Winnie, Texas, In The Amount Of $28, 000. 00; Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 00 — Public Works Landfill — Other Contractual Services 11) P. R. No. 21573 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Leasing Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And NextEdge Networks Of San Francisco, California To Install, Maintain, And Operate The Radio Communications Equipment, Antennas, And Appurtenances At The Water Tower At 1440 Terminal Road, Providing An Additional Source Of Revenue 12) P. R. No. 21574 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With GP Evans Contractors LLC Of Winnie, Texas For The Mowing Of Pleasure Island With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact In The Amount Of $ 114, 000. 00; Funding Available In Pleasure Island Account Nos. 450- 1291- 549. 59- 00, 450- 1292- 549. 59- 00, 450- 1293- 549. 59- 00, And 450- 1294- 549. 59-00 13) P. R. No. 21575 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 36, 377. 91 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML- IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Water Meter Transmitters And Components 14) P. R. No. 21576 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two ( 2) Ford F- 150 Extended Cab Trucks And One ( 1) Ford F- 150 Regular Cab Truck For The Water Utilities Department From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Product Pricing No. 20 8F000, In The Total Amount Of $ 75, 312. 50; Fiscal 2021 Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Wastewater Treatment, 625- 1801- 532. 93- 04, Customer Service, And 625- 1801- 532. 93- 03, Water Distribution 15) P. R. No. 21577 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One ( 1) John Deere 26G Mini Excavator From Shoppa' s John Deere Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 597- 19, For The Utilities Department For Use In The Replacement Of Water Lines By The Water Distribution Division In The Total Amount Of 29, 057. 71; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 625- 1801- 532. 92- 03, Equipment, From FY 2021 16) P. R. No. 21579 — A Resolution To Approve The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Health And Human Services Commission, WIC Division, Providing The Funds For FY 2021- 2025, For A Total Not To Exceed $ 4, 167, 861. 00. No City Match Required 17) P. R. No. 21580 — A Resolution Approving A Contract For Retention Of Guy N. Goodson And Kate K. Leverett With Germer PLLC For Professional Legal Services For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation With An Option To Extend This Legal Service Engagement For Two Additional 1- Year Periods For The Two Years Following The Term Of This Contract, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 90, 000. 00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account Number 120- 1429- 582. 54-00 18) P. R. No. 21581 — A Resolution Approving The Second And Final Renewal Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And S& S Investigations & Security, Inc., Of Groves, Texas For Security Guard Services To Serve The Spur 93 Business Park For An Amount Not To Exceed 96, 624. 00; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 02 19) P. R. No. 21582 — A Resolution Approving A Technical Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And National Development Council For The Period Of November 30, 2020 Through November 29, 2021 In An Amount Not To Exceed 72, 000; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120- 1429- 582. 54- 11 20) P. R. No. 21585 — A Resolution To Add South 1st Street Of Sabine Pass To The 2nd Round Of Street Program. Approval From Council Is Required To Add S. 1st Street From Broadway To The Port Entrance. This Street Is To Be Added To District One' s Allocated Funds For Streets. Funding Is Available In Capital Projects Account No. 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 21) P. R. No. 21586 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Advance Funding Agreement Required For The Texas Mobility Fund Grant Awarded To The City Of Port Arthur For A Public Transportation Project Off-System For The Reimbursement Of Construction Cost Of The Rider 38 Project Being South 1st Street In Sabine Pass From Broadway To The Port Entrance, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 874, 177. 00 From The Texas Mobility Fund TMF). Construction Cost That Exceeds The Grant Award, If Applicable, Will Be Funded In Account Number 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 22) P. R. No. 21588 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Fittz Shipman, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The Roadway Design Of The S. 1st Avenue Street Roadway Improvement Project From The Sabine Pass Port Authority Gate To Broadway Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 111, 500. 00. Funding Is Available In Capital Projects/ Streets Account 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 23) P. R. No. 21589 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Convention And Tourist Association Which Manages And Operates A Convention And Visitors Bureau In Order To Provide Funding Of The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $ 730, 000. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97912 24) P. R. No. 21590 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The Purpose Of Funding The Museum Of The Gulf Coast For The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $246, 336. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97904 25) P. R. No. 21591 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Arts Council ( SETAC) For The Purpose Of Funding SETAC For The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $20, 000. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97901 26) P. R. No. 21598 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of Annual Service Fees For Naviline ASP To Superion LLC In The Amount Of 147, 374.92. Account No. 001- 1034- 515- 54.00 27) P. R. No. 21599 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Flood Infrastructure Funding For The Development Of A Citywide Master Drainage Plan And Policy Guide. No Immediate Impact To The Budget 28) P. R. No. 21600 — A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children' s Advocacy Program, Inc. 30) P. R. No. 21603 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply To The Center For Tech And Civic Life ( CTCL) Which Expanded Their COVID- 19 Response Grant Program To All U. S. Local Election Jurisdictions For The 2020 General Election 31) P. R. No. 21604 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Agreement With Kelli Redman, Grants Manager, To Complete The Close Out Process For Public Assistance With The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) Relative To The Hurricane Ike Disaster ( DR- 1791- TX). Amending The Amount For The Services From Not To Exceed $ 25, 000. 00 To $ 30, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 001- 1202- 531. 54- 00, Public Works/ Professional Services
P. R. No. 21602 — A Resolution Authorizing An Allocation Of 200, 000. 00 To The Port Arthur Independent School District Out Of The Coronavirus Relief Fund ( CRF) Allocation Amount Available To The City Of Port Arthur
Resolutions - Non-Consent P.R. No. 21583 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Execute An Amendment To The Contract For Grass Cutting Services At The Spur 93 Business Park With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas To Include Grass Cutting Services At The Jade Avenue Business Park At A Cost Not To Exceed $30,250.00; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120-1429-582.59-02
P.R. No. 21584 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Terminate The Remainder Of The Contract With CATS Resources And Enter Into An Agreement With Panama Equipment For The Engineering, Concrete Base, Generator Service, Enclosure And Platform Fabrication Assembly, And Generator Setting For The 500k Diesel Generator (The "Project") Donated By Christus St. Mary's Hospital For The 549 4th Street Property (The Press Building) In The Amount Of $249,425.66; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.53-00
P.R. No. 21587 - A Resolution Ratifying The Emergency Purchase Of Meals For Essential Employees During The Hurricane Laura Incident In The Amount Of $64,000.00; Account No. 156-2300-901.29-00
P.R. No. 21592 - A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding Of $125,000.00; Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From COVID-19 Account No. 155-2300-901.54-00
P.R. No. 21595 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Ordinances - Non-Consent P.O. No. 6897 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2019 And Ending September 30, 2020 By $300,000.00 For The General Fund, By $900,000.00 For The Solid Waste Fund And By $400,000.00 For The General Liability Fund
P.O. No. 6905 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT -CONTINUED (3) P.O. No. 6907 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 20-68 Pertaining To The Conduct Of The November 3, 2020 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing Six (6) Councilmembers, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, Amending Ordinance No. 20-69 Pertaining To The Conduct Of A Special Election On November 3, 2020 To Submit Propositions To The Voters As To The Following: (A) Proposed Amendments To The City Charter; (B) Consideration Of The Sale Of Various City Parks In The City Of Port Arthur; And (C) Consideration Of The Adoption Of An Additional Section 4A Type A (Economic Development Corporation) Sales And Use Tax At The Rate Of One-Eighth (1/8) Of One Percent For The Promotion And Development Of New And Expanded Business Enterprises (As Set Forth In Ordinance No. 20-65), And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice UNA ORDENANZA QUE MODIFICA LA ORDENANZA NUM. 20-68 CON RESPECTO A LA CELEBRACION DE LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020 CON EL PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR SEIS (6) CONCEJALES, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL CAPITULO 271 DEL CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, QUE ENMIENDA LA ORDENANZA NO. 20-69 CON RESPECTO A LA CELEBRACION DE UNA ELECCION ESPECIAL EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020 PARA PRESENTAR PROPUESTAS A LOS VOTANTES CON RESPECTO A LO SIGUIENTE: (A) ENMIENDAS PROPUESTAS A LOS ESTATUTOS DE LA CIUDAD; (B) CONSIDERACION DE LA VENTA DE VARIOS PARQUES DE LA CIUDAD EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR; Y (C) CONSIDERACION DE LA ADOPCION DE UN IMPUESTO ADICIONAL SOBRE LAS VENTAS Y EL USO DE LA SECCION 4A TIPO A (CORPORACION DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO) A UNA TASA DE UN OCTAVO (1/8) DEL UNO POR CIENTO PARA LA PROMOCION Y DESARROLLO DE EMPRESAS COMERCIALES NUEVAS Y AMPLIADAS ( SEGUN LO ESTABLECIDO EN LA ORDENANZA NO. 20-65), Y QUE PREVE LA PUBLICACION DEL AVISO ELECTORAL VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Sep 29, 2020 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie 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 A Presentation By Crisis Prevention Specialist Thomas Smith Highlighting Collaborative Efforts Between The Port Arthur Police Department And The Jefferson County Mental Health Task Force
P.R. No. 21593 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. Fund No: 614-1701-583.53-00 (Health Insurance Fund)
P.R. No. 21594 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator (Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc.,) For The City Of Port Arthur's Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO And Prescription Drug Plan For Its Medicare Eligible Retirees And/Or Medicare Eligible Dependent(s), And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents Fund No: 614-1701-583.18-03 (Health Insurance Fund)
A Presentation By The City Attorney Regarding Proposed Updates To The Code Of Ordinances
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. 21433 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc., To Provide COVID- 19 PCR And RD Testing For Residents Of Port Arthur In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of 200, 000. 00. Funds Available In The CDBG CV102 Professional Service Account 105- 1431- 552. 54- 00 AGENDA September 29, 2020 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED 2) P. R. No. 21532 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make A Payment To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality ( TCEQ) For The Fiscal Year 2020 Third Quarter Solid Waste Fee In The Amount Of $34, 515. 26 And Authorizing Payment In The Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 144, 000. 00 For Fiscal Year 2021 Quarterly Landfill Solid Waste Fees. Funding Is Available In Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 01, Public Works Department Landfill Division Regulatory Fees/ Fines 3) P. R. No. 21534 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange County, And Jasper County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force 4) P. R. No. 21535 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 5, 050. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML- IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Armory Building ( 3451 57th Street) 5) P. R. No. 21541 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Change Orders No. 3 To No. 16 With The Construction Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Port Arthur, Texas To Construct Port Arthur Transit's New Maintenance Building And Electric Charging Infrastructure To A New Contract Amount Not To Exceed 3, 643, 340.49; Funds Available In Account No. 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00 6) P. R. No. 21543 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Approximate Amount Of $ 45, 000. 00 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 7) P. R. No. 21544 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 101, 000. 00 For The TCEQ Annual Wastewater System Fee For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division Account No. 410- 1256- 532. 59- 01, Regulatory Fees 8) P. R. No. 21562 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of Police To Execute The Drug Enforcement Administration ( D. E. A.) Task Force Cooperative Agreement With The Port Arthur Police Department 9) P. R. No. 21568 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 4248 10th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer' s Assistance Program 10) P. R. No. 21570 — A Resolution Ratifying The Payment For Grass Mowing Of 300 Acres At The Landfill With GP Evans Contractors LLC Of Winnie, Texas, In The Amount Of $28, 000. 00; Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 59- 00 — Public Works Landfill — Other Contractual Services 11) P. R. No. 21573 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Leasing Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And NextEdge Networks Of San Francisco, California To Install, Maintain, And Operate The Radio Communications Equipment, Antennas, And Appurtenances At The Water Tower At 1440 Terminal Road, Providing An Additional Source Of Revenue 12) P. R. No. 21574 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With GP Evans Contractors LLC Of Winnie, Texas For The Mowing Of Pleasure Island With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact In The Amount Of $ 114, 000. 00; Funding Available In Pleasure Island Account Nos. 450- 1291- 549. 59- 00, 450- 1292- 549. 59- 00, 450- 1293- 549. 59- 00, And 450- 1294- 549. 59-00 13) P. R. No. 21575 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $ 36, 377. 91 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML- IRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The Water Meter Transmitters And Components 14) P. R. No. 21576 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two ( 2) Ford F- 150 Extended Cab Trucks And One ( 1) Ford F- 150 Regular Cab Truck For The Water Utilities Department From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Product Pricing No. 20 8F000, In The Total Amount Of $ 75, 312. 50; Fiscal 2021 Funds Are Available In Account Nos. 625- 1801- 532. 93- 06, Wastewater Treatment, 625- 1801- 532. 93- 04, Customer Service, And 625- 1801- 532. 93- 03, Water Distribution 15) P. R. No. 21577 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One ( 1) John Deere 26G Mini Excavator From Shoppa' s John Deere Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 597- 19, For The Utilities Department For Use In The Replacement Of Water Lines By The Water Distribution Division In The Total Amount Of 29, 057. 71; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 625- 1801- 532. 92- 03, Equipment, From FY 2021 16) P. R. No. 21579 — A Resolution To Approve The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Health And Human Services Commission, WIC Division, Providing The Funds For FY 2021- 2025, For A Total Not To Exceed $ 4, 167, 861. 00. No City Match Required 17) P. R. No. 21580 — A Resolution Approving A Contract For Retention Of Guy N. Goodson And Kate K. Leverett With Germer PLLC For Professional Legal Services For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation With An Option To Extend This Legal Service Engagement For Two Additional 1- Year Periods For The Two Years Following The Term Of This Contract, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 90, 000. 00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account Number 120- 1429- 582. 54-00 18) P. R. No. 21581 — A Resolution Approving The Second And Final Renewal Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And S& S Investigations & Security, Inc., Of Groves, Texas For Security Guard Services To Serve The Spur 93 Business Park For An Amount Not To Exceed 96, 624. 00; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120- 1429- 582. 59- 02 19) P. R. No. 21582 — A Resolution Approving A Technical Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And National Development Council For The Period Of November 30, 2020 Through November 29, 2021 In An Amount Not To Exceed 72, 000; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120- 1429- 582. 54- 11 20) P. R. No. 21585 — A Resolution To Add South 1st Street Of Sabine Pass To The 2nd Round Of Street Program. Approval From Council Is Required To Add S. 1st Street From Broadway To The Port Entrance. This Street Is To Be Added To District One' s Allocated Funds For Streets. Funding Is Available In Capital Projects Account No. 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 21) P. R. No. 21586 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Advance Funding Agreement Required For The Texas Mobility Fund Grant Awarded To The City Of Port Arthur For A Public Transportation Project Off-System For The Reimbursement Of Construction Cost Of The Rider 38 Project Being South 1st Street In Sabine Pass From Broadway To The Port Entrance, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 874, 177. 00 From The Texas Mobility Fund TMF). Construction Cost That Exceeds The Grant Award, If Applicable, Will Be Funded In Account Number 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 22) P. R. No. 21588 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Fittz Shipman, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The Roadway Design Of The S. 1st Avenue Street Roadway Improvement Project From The Sabine Pass Port Authority Gate To Broadway Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 111, 500. 00. Funding Is Available In Capital Projects/ Streets Account 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00 23) P. R. No. 21589 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Convention And Tourist Association Which Manages And Operates A Convention And Visitors Bureau In Order To Provide Funding Of The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $ 730, 000. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97912 24) P. R. No. 21590 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The Purpose Of Funding The Museum Of The Gulf Coast For The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $246, 336. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97904 25) P. R. No. 21591 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Arts Council ( SETAC) For The Purpose Of Funding SETAC For The 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $20, 000. 00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No. 140- 1405- 551. 59- 00, M97901 26) P. R. No. 21598 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of Annual Service Fees For Naviline ASP To Superion LLC In The Amount Of 147, 374.92. Account No. 001- 1034- 515- 54.00 27) P. R. No. 21599 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Flood Infrastructure Funding For The Development Of A Citywide Master Drainage Plan And Policy Guide. No Immediate Impact To The Budget 28) P. R. No. 21600 — A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children' s Advocacy Program, Inc. 30) P. R. No. 21603 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply To The Center For Tech And Civic Life ( CTCL) Which Expanded Their COVID- 19 Response Grant Program To All U. S. Local Election Jurisdictions For The 2020 General Election 31) P. R. No. 21604 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Agreement With Kelli Redman, Grants Manager, To Complete The Close Out Process For Public Assistance With The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) Relative To The Hurricane Ike Disaster ( DR- 1791- TX). Amending The Amount For The Services From Not To Exceed $ 25, 000. 00 To $ 30, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 001- 1202- 531. 54- 00, Public Works/ Professional Services
P. R. No. 21602 — A Resolution Authorizing An Allocation Of 200, 000. 00 To The Port Arthur Independent School District Out Of The Coronavirus Relief Fund ( CRF) Allocation Amount Available To The City Of Port Arthur
Resolutions - Non-Consent P.R. No. 21583 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Execute An Amendment To The Contract For Grass Cutting Services At The Spur 93 Business Park With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas To Include Grass Cutting Services At The Jade Avenue Business Park At A Cost Not To Exceed $30,250.00; Funds Available In EDC Account Number 120-1429-582.59-02
P.R. No. 21584 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Terminate The Remainder Of The Contract With CATS Resources And Enter Into An Agreement With Panama Equipment For The Engineering, Concrete Base, Generator Service, Enclosure And Platform Fabrication Assembly, And Generator Setting For The 500k Diesel Generator (The "Project") Donated By Christus St. Mary's Hospital For The 549 4th Street Property (The Press Building) In The Amount Of $249,425.66; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.53-00
P.R. No. 21587 - A Resolution Ratifying The Emergency Purchase Of Meals For Essential Employees During The Hurricane Laura Incident In The Amount Of $64,000.00; Account No. 156-2300-901.29-00
P.R. No. 21592 - A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding Of $125,000.00; Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From COVID-19 Account No. 155-2300-901.54-00
P.R. No. 21595 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Ordinances - Non-Consent P.O. No. 6897 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2019 And Ending September 30, 2020 By $300,000.00 For The General Fund, By $900,000.00 For The Solid Waste Fund And By $400,000.00 For The General Liability Fund
P.O. No. 6905 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT -CONTINUED (3) P.O. No. 6907 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 20-68 Pertaining To The Conduct Of The November 3, 2020 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing Six (6) Councilmembers, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, Amending Ordinance No. 20-69 Pertaining To The Conduct Of A Special Election On November 3, 2020 To Submit Propositions To The Voters As To The Following: (A) Proposed Amendments To The City Charter; (B) Consideration Of The Sale Of Various City Parks In The City Of Port Arthur; And (C) Consideration Of The Adoption Of An Additional Section 4A Type A (Economic Development Corporation) Sales And Use Tax At The Rate Of One-Eighth (1/8) Of One Percent For The Promotion And Development Of New And Expanded Business Enterprises (As Set Forth In Ordinance No. 20-65), And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice UNA ORDENANZA QUE MODIFICA LA ORDENANZA NUM. 20-68 CON RESPECTO A LA CELEBRACION DE LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020 CON EL PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR SEIS (6) CONCEJALES, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL CAPITULO 271 DEL CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, QUE ENMIENDA LA ORDENANZA NO. 20-69 CON RESPECTO A LA CELEBRACION DE UNA ELECCION ESPECIAL EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020 PARA PRESENTAR PROPUESTAS A LOS VOTANTES CON RESPECTO A LO SIGUIENTE: (A) ENMIENDAS PROPUESTAS A LOS ESTATUTOS DE LA CIUDAD; (B) CONSIDERACION DE LA VENTA DE VARIOS PARQUES DE LA CIUDAD EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR; Y (C) CONSIDERACION DE LA ADOPCION DE UN IMPUESTO ADICIONAL SOBRE LAS VENTAS Y EL USO DE LA SECCION 4A TIPO A (CORPORACION DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO) A UNA TASA DE UN OCTAVO (1/8) DEL UNO POR CIENTO PARA LA PROMOCION Y DESARROLLO DE EMPRESAS COMERCIALES NUEVAS Y AMPLIADAS ( SEGUN LO ESTABLECIDO EN LA ORDENANZA NO. 20-65), Y QUE PREVE LA PUBLICACION DEL AVISO ELECTORAL VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING