INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Holmes Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Marks Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Status Of The National Dislocated Worker ( NDW) Grant Program
UNFINISHED BUSINESS P. R. No. 21805 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding Of $ 2. 22 Million; Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Hurricane Harvey Account # 147- 2300- 901. 54- 00
P. R. No. 21806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding ( MOU) With The Port Arthur Police Association ( PAPA) Regarding Incentive For Newly Hired Police Officers
P. R. No. 21812 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Of Houston, Texas For Public Assistance Claims Support Related To The Coronavirus Relief Fund Through The Texas Division Of Emergency Management TDEM Disaster SPA2020) And In Response To The Covid- 19 Pandemic Through The Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA DR- 4485- TX), In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 50, 000. 00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Covid Disaster Fund Account No. 155- 2300- 901. 59- 00
P. R. No. 21813 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Houston, Texas For Hurricane Laura Public Assistance And 406/ 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Support, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 120, 000. 00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Laura Account No. 156- 2300- 901. 59- 00
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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 November 24, 2020 Regular Meeting December 4, 2020 Special Executive Session Meeting D. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21778 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Easement From Kansas City Southern Railway Company For The Purpose Of Installing, Maintaining, Operating And, In The Future, Replacing Public Utilities Water Line On A Portion Of Their Property For The Port Arthur Terminal Site 3) P. R. No. 21803 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract For The Design And Construction Management Of The Water Line Extension To The City Of Port Arthur Landfill With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Total Amount Of $ 168, 895. 00 From Account No. 410- 1253- 532. 59- 00, Water System 4) P. R. No. 21822 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 001 As It Pertains To The Homebuyer' s Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 1021 Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas By Extending The Deadline From March 5, 2021 To July 5, 2021 5) P. R. No. 21827 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Funding From The Flood Infrastructure Fund ( FIF) In The Amount Of $ 507, 000. 00 For The Master Drainage Plan And Policy Guide 6) P. R. No. 21829 — 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 Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department
P. R. No. 21791 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into Lease Agreement With The City Of Port Arthur For 0. 605 Acre Tract Of Land In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT Resolutions — Non- Consent — None P. R. No. 21737 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing Regular Board Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustment And Appeals ( Requested By Councilmember Holmes)
P. R. No. 21814— A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For Flood Infrastructure Funding Texas Senate Bill 7 Application And Project Management In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 75, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The Capital Improvement Account # 307- 1601- 591. 84- 00
P. R. No. 21815 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency) Building Resilient Infrastructure And Communities Grant ( BRIC Funding) In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 75, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Water Utilities Capital Improvement Account # 405- 1625- 532. 83- 00
P. R. No. 21816 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Library Board
P. R. No. 21821 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager' s Authorization Of Emergency Repairs To The Equipment Maintenance Facility ( A. K. A. City Garage), 103 H. O. Mills, Port Arthur, Texas, By SETEX Facilities Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 581- 19- 2019, In The Amount Of $ 52, 773. 32; And Authorizing The Closeout And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $ 2, 638. 66; Repairs Charged To Hurricane Delta Account 157- 2300- 901. 32- 00; Project No. DLTA13
P. R. No. 21828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas In Response To The Disaster Impacts Of The February 2021 Winter Storm ( DR- 4586) In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 25, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The February 2021 Winter Storm Account # 158- 2300- 901. 54- 00
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6940 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To § 418. 108( b) Of The Texas Government Code
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 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. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City' s Industrial District/ ETJ 4) Section 551. 087 Government Code— To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospect IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mar 02, 2021 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie Mayor Pro Tern Moses Councilmember Holmes Councilmember Jones Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Marks Councilmember Frank City Manager Burton City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentations A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Status Of The National Dislocated Worker ( NDW) Grant Program
UNFINISHED BUSINESS P. R. No. 21805 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional Contract Funding Of $ 2. 22 Million; Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Hurricane Harvey Account # 147- 2300- 901. 54- 00
P. R. No. 21806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding ( MOU) With The Port Arthur Police Association ( PAPA) Regarding Incentive For Newly Hired Police Officers
P. R. No. 21812 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Of Houston, Texas For Public Assistance Claims Support Related To The Coronavirus Relief Fund Through The Texas Division Of Emergency Management TDEM Disaster SPA2020) And In Response To The Covid- 19 Pandemic Through The Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA DR- 4485- TX), In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 50, 000. 00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Covid Disaster Fund Account No. 155- 2300- 901. 59- 00
P. R. No. 21813 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Group Houston, Texas For Hurricane Laura Public Assistance And 406/ 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Support, In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 120, 000. 00 Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Laura Account No. 156- 2300- 901. 59- 00
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 November 24, 2020 Regular Meeting December 4, 2020 Special Executive Session Meeting D. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21778 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Easement From Kansas City Southern Railway Company For The Purpose Of Installing, Maintaining, Operating And, In The Future, Replacing Public Utilities Water Line On A Portion Of Their Property For The Port Arthur Terminal Site 3) P. R. No. 21803 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract For The Design And Construction Management Of The Water Line Extension To The City Of Port Arthur Landfill With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Total Amount Of $ 168, 895. 00 From Account No. 410- 1253- 532. 59- 00, Water System 4) P. R. No. 21822 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 001 As It Pertains To The Homebuyer' s Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 1021 Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas By Extending The Deadline From March 5, 2021 To July 5, 2021 5) P. R. No. 21827 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Funding From The Flood Infrastructure Fund ( FIF) In The Amount Of $ 507, 000. 00 For The Master Drainage Plan And Policy Guide 6) P. R. No. 21829 — 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 Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department
P. R. No. 21791 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into Lease Agreement With The City Of Port Arthur For 0. 605 Acre Tract Of Land In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT Resolutions — Non- Consent — None P. R. No. 21737 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing Regular Board Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustment And Appeals ( Requested By Councilmember Holmes)
P. R. No. 21814— A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For Flood Infrastructure Funding Texas Senate Bill 7 Application And Project Management In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 75, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The Capital Improvement Account # 307- 1601- 591. 84- 00
P. R. No. 21815 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency) Building Resilient Infrastructure And Communities Grant ( BRIC Funding) In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 75, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From Water Utilities Capital Improvement Account # 405- 1625- 532. 83- 00
P. R. No. 21816 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Library Board
P. R. No. 21821 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager' s Authorization Of Emergency Repairs To The Equipment Maintenance Facility ( A. K. A. City Garage), 103 H. O. Mills, Port Arthur, Texas, By SETEX Facilities Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 581- 19- 2019, In The Amount Of $ 52, 773. 32; And Authorizing The Closeout And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $ 2, 638. 66; Repairs Charged To Hurricane Delta Account 157- 2300- 901. 32- 00; Project No. DLTA13
P. R. No. 21828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas In Response To The Disaster Impacts Of The February 2021 Winter Storm ( DR- 4586) In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 25, 000. 00. Fund Availability Is Subject To Reimbursement From FEMA And/ Or Other Sources; To Be Paid From The February 2021 Winter Storm Account # 158- 2300- 901. 54- 00
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6940 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To § 418. 108( b) Of The Texas Government Code
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 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. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located In The City' s Industrial District/ ETJ 4) Section 551. 087 Government Code— To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospect IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING