INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Marks Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
Employee Recognition The City Of Port Arthur, Water Department Has Received The Water Fluoridation Quality Award
A Discussion With Staff Regarding Status Of Street Project On Sunken Court And 8th Avenue (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On Establishing A Committee To Review And Update City Ordinances Pertaining To Code Enforcement (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Moses)
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. (2) P.R. No. 21550 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contact With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Port Arthur, Texas For Janitorial Services For City Hall And Annex With A Six-Month Budgetary Impact Of $48,000.00; Funds Available In Facility Maintenance/Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-1206-531.59-00 (3) P.R. No. 21622 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Ranging From November 2020 To August 2021, With SCS Engineers Of Bedford, Texas For Groundwater Monitoring, Landfill Gas Monitoring, And Air Compliance Services At The City Landfill For A Total Cost Of $76,250.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works Department Landfill Division - Professional Services Account Number, 403-1274-533.54-00 (4) P.R. No. 21652 - A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of A Filter Control System With Champion Technology Services Of Port Arthur, Texas Due To An Aging Control System At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $57,483.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-1252-532.92-00, Equipment (5) P.R. No. 21653-AResolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With United Rental (North America), Inc. DBA Reliable Onsite Of Humble, Texas For The Rental Of Regular Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA Accessible Toilets And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $60,000.00 Annually, For The Parks And Recreation Department. Funding Available In Parks And Recreation Account Number 001-1207-531.51-00 (6) P.R. No. 21656 - A Resolution Awarding Contract And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $104,655.00 For The Replacement Of El Vista Sewer Force Main; Funding Is Available In Utilities Account No. 405-1621-532.83-00, Sewer System (7) P.R. No. 21657 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase The Library's Books, Audio Books, And Processing Services For The These Items From Ingram Library Services, LLC Of Lavergne, Tennessee Through The Texas SmartBuy Contract No. 715-M2. These Purchases From Ingram Library Services, LLC Are Not To Exceed $90,000.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 001-1403-551.47-01 (8) P.R. No. 21660 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Diamond Shine Building Service, For Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $68,475.00 Annually; Funds Budgeted In The FY 21 Other Contractual Account No. 001-1301-541.59-00 (9) P.R. No. 21666 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20, In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund - Equipment Replacement - Public Works - Drainage, Account No. 625-1801-531.92-04 (10) P.R. No. 21667 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20, In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund - Equipment Replacement - Public Works - Streets, Account No. 625-1801-531.93-03 (12) P.R. No. 21669 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Impact Plastics Of Elgin, IL For Materials For City Dumpsters With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed $116,202.60 This Fiscal Year. Funding Is Available In The Public Works - Solid Waste Commercial - Professional Services, Account No. 403-1273-533.59-00 (13) P.R. No. 21671 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Amending Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-452(3) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (14) P.R. No. 21672 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Industrial To Planned Development District - 40 For Approximately 58.83-Acres Of Land (Called 58.82), Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 And 8, Block 14, Range "L" And Part Of Lots 4 And 5, Block 14, Range "K", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (15) P.R. No. 21673 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Single Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0.6457-Acre Of Land, Lots 1 And 2, Block 22, Griffing Residential Park Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (16) P.R. No. 21674 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To Agricultural For 8.948-Acres Of Land, Tract 6, Lot 12, Block 17, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (17) P.R. No. 21675 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Pay Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. Of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota For The Mobilization, Use, And Demobilization Of Emergency Generators Used During The Hurricane Laura Shelter Operations In The Amount Of $74,044.27; Funding Available In Account No. 156-2300-901.51-00 (18) P.R. No. 21676 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two (2) Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Trucks For The Pleasure Island Department From Grapevine Dodge Chrylser Jeep In Grapevine, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 601-19, Product Pricing In The Amount Of $19,577.00 Each For A Total Amount Of $39,154.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 625-1801-533.93-02 (19) P.R. No. 21679 - Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 20-354 In Its Entirety, Which Authorized The City Manager To Purchase 1000 Automated Carts From Toter Of Statesville, North Carolina, Through U.S. Communities And National IPA, Now Known As Omnia Partners Contract No. 171717 (20) P.R. No. 21680 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase 1008 Garbage Cans From Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. Of Charlotte, North Carolina, Under HGAC Contract No. RC01-18, In The Amount Of $49,906.40. Funding Available In The Public Works Department Solid Waste Residential Garbage Division - Minor Equipment, Account No. 403-1274-533.25-00
P.R. No. 21505 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For Construction Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jet Aeration, LLC Of Vidor, Texas, For The Water Utilities Department, For A One-Year Period, For Utilities Operations Support In A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding Is Available In Utilities Account Number 410-1253-532.35-00, Water System Maintenance
P.R. No. 21668 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction
P.R. No. 21655 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Deed Of Trust, Special Warranty Deed With A Vendor's Lien, And Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Christopher Smith For Participation In The City Of Port Arthur's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program
P.R. No. 21670 - A Resolution Appointing Or Re-Appointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission
P.O. No. 6848 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Approximately 1.44 Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The Thomas F. McKinney League, Abstract No. 41 Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas
P.O. No. 6913 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
P.O. No. 6914 - An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas ("City") Denying The Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Rate Increase Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc. Filed On October 22, 2020; Setting Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service Within The Municipal Limits; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings
(4) P.O. No. 6915 - An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association. Proposed Funding: Police Department Budget Account No. 001-1101-522.11-00 VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Nov 24, 2020 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Marks Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
Employee Recognition The City Of Port Arthur, Water Department Has Received The Water Fluoridation Quality Award
A Discussion With Staff Regarding Status Of Street Project On Sunken Court And 8th Avenue (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On Establishing A Committee To Review And Update City Ordinances Pertaining To Code Enforcement (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Moses)
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. (2) P.R. No. 21550 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contact With Diamond Shine Building Services Of Port Arthur, Texas For Janitorial Services For City Hall And Annex With A Six-Month Budgetary Impact Of $48,000.00; Funds Available In Facility Maintenance/Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-1206-531.59-00 (3) P.R. No. 21622 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Ranging From November 2020 To August 2021, With SCS Engineers Of Bedford, Texas For Groundwater Monitoring, Landfill Gas Monitoring, And Air Compliance Services At The City Landfill For A Total Cost Of $76,250.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works Department Landfill Division - Professional Services Account Number, 403-1274-533.54-00 (4) P.R. No. 21652 - A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of A Filter Control System With Champion Technology Services Of Port Arthur, Texas Due To An Aging Control System At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $57,483.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-1252-532.92-00, Equipment (5) P.R. No. 21653-AResolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With United Rental (North America), Inc. DBA Reliable Onsite Of Humble, Texas For The Rental Of Regular Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA Accessible Toilets And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $60,000.00 Annually, For The Parks And Recreation Department. Funding Available In Parks And Recreation Account Number 001-1207-531.51-00 (6) P.R. No. 21656 - A Resolution Awarding Contract And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $104,655.00 For The Replacement Of El Vista Sewer Force Main; Funding Is Available In Utilities Account No. 405-1621-532.83-00, Sewer System (7) P.R. No. 21657 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase The Library's Books, Audio Books, And Processing Services For The These Items From Ingram Library Services, LLC Of Lavergne, Tennessee Through The Texas SmartBuy Contract No. 715-M2. These Purchases From Ingram Library Services, LLC Are Not To Exceed $90,000.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 001-1403-551.47-01 (8) P.R. No. 21660 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Diamond Shine Building Service, For Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $68,475.00 Annually; Funds Budgeted In The FY 21 Other Contractual Account No. 001-1301-541.59-00 (9) P.R. No. 21666 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20, In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund - Equipment Replacement - Public Works - Drainage, Account No. 625-1801-531.92-04 (10) P.R. No. 21667 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2021 Freightliner M2-106 TRA Dump Trucks From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20, In The Amount Of $207,238.00. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund - Equipment Replacement - Public Works - Streets, Account No. 625-1801-531.93-03 (12) P.R. No. 21669 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Impact Plastics Of Elgin, IL For Materials For City Dumpsters With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed $116,202.60 This Fiscal Year. Funding Is Available In The Public Works - Solid Waste Commercial - Professional Services, Account No. 403-1273-533.59-00 (13) P.R. No. 21671 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Amending Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-452(3) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (14) P.R. No. 21672 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Industrial To Planned Development District - 40 For Approximately 58.83-Acres Of Land (Called 58.82), Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 And 8, Block 14, Range "L" And Part Of Lots 4 And 5, Block 14, Range "K", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (15) P.R. No. 21673 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Single Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0.6457-Acre Of Land, Lots 1 And 2, Block 22, Griffing Residential Park Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (16) P.R. No. 21674 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To Agricultural For 8.948-Acres Of Land, Tract 6, Lot 12, Block 17, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (17) P.R. No. 21675 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Pay Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. Of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota For The Mobilization, Use, And Demobilization Of Emergency Generators Used During The Hurricane Laura Shelter Operations In The Amount Of $74,044.27; Funding Available In Account No. 156-2300-901.51-00 (18) P.R. No. 21676 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two (2) Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Trucks For The Pleasure Island Department From Grapevine Dodge Chrylser Jeep In Grapevine, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 601-19, Product Pricing In The Amount Of $19,577.00 Each For A Total Amount Of $39,154.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 625-1801-533.93-02 (19) P.R. No. 21679 - Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 20-354 In Its Entirety, Which Authorized The City Manager To Purchase 1000 Automated Carts From Toter Of Statesville, North Carolina, Through U.S. Communities And National IPA, Now Known As Omnia Partners Contract No. 171717 (20) P.R. No. 21680 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase 1008 Garbage Cans From Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. Of Charlotte, North Carolina, Under HGAC Contract No. RC01-18, In The Amount Of $49,906.40. Funding Available In The Public Works Department Solid Waste Residential Garbage Division - Minor Equipment, Account No. 403-1274-533.25-00
P.R. No. 21505 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For Construction Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jet Aeration, LLC Of Vidor, Texas, For The Water Utilities Department, For A One-Year Period, For Utilities Operations Support In A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding Is Available In Utilities Account Number 410-1253-532.35-00, Water System Maintenance
P.R. No. 21668 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction
P.R. No. 21655 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Deed Of Trust, Special Warranty Deed With A Vendor's Lien, And Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Christopher Smith For Participation In The City Of Port Arthur's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program
P.R. No. 21670 - A Resolution Appointing Or Re-Appointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission
P.O. No. 6848 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Approximately 1.44 Acre Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The Thomas F. McKinney League, Abstract No. 41 Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas
P.O. No. 6913 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
P.O. No. 6914 - An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas ("City") Denying The Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Rate Increase Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc. Filed On October 22, 2020; Setting Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service Within The Municipal Limits; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings
(4) P.O. No. 6915 - An Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association. Proposed Funding: Police Department Budget Account No. 001-1101-522.11-00 VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING