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
A Presentation By Police Department Staff Regarding Golf Carts And Four-Wheelers ( Requested By Councilmember Jones)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10: 00 A. M. 1) To Receive Public Comment On A Request By Aspect Energy, LLC For A Permit To Drill An Oil And Gas Well On Section 9, T& NO RR Survey, Abstract No. 242, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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/ Expense Report — None B. Minutes March 8, 2021 Special Meeting March 12, 2021 Special Meeting March 16, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting March 30, 2021 Regular Meeting April 8, 2021 Special Meeting ( Retreat) April 13, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21797 — A Resolution Authorizing City Manager To Remit Payment To The City Of Port Neches For The Annual Recurring Costs Of The Regional Radio System In The Amount Of $ 78, 116. 06; Funding Available In 001- 17- 045- 5491- 00- 30- 000 2) P. R. No. 21798 —A Resolution Rejecting The Bid For Security Guards Services For City Hall And The Annex Building And Authorizing Re- Advertisement With The Appropriate Scope Of Services 5) P. R. No. 21865 — A Resolution For Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Litter Fences From Metta Technologies, Inc. Of Toledo, Ohio In The Amount Of $ 111, 300. 00 For The City Landfill. Funding Is Available In The Landfill Equipment Account Number 403- 50- 320- 8522- 00- 00- 000 6) P. R. No. 21867 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Final Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur, Texas For Groups 1, 2 & 3C, And Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 57, 015. 00 Per Year. Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001- 25- 065- 5311- 00- 00- 000 7) P. R. No. 21868 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Procure The Services Of IPS Pump Services Of Houston, Texas For The Maintenance And Rebuild Of Raw Water Transfer Pump No. 102 At The Water Purification Plant, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 39, 945. 00 From Account No. 410- 40- 210- 5318- 00- 00- 000, Equipment Maintenance 8) P. R. No. 21869 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And ( 5) Vendors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000 ( Other Contractual Service) 9) P. R. No. 21870 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And ( 17) Vendors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In An Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B- E. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000 ( Other Contractual Service) 10) P. R. No. 21871 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And R. L. Eldridge Construction, Inc., Of Sabine Pass, Texas @ 0. 0065 Per Square Foot, For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately- Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area F, Sabine Pass. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000-, ( Other Contractual Service) 11) P. R. No. 21882 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Paragon Southwest Medical Waste Of Anahuac, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 12) P. R. No. 21886 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Rustin Penland For The Sale Of Four Acres Of Land In The Spur 93 Business Park 14) P. R. No. 21889 —A Resolution Ratifying Community Pre- Employment Agreements Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Robogistics LLC For Four ( 4) 2020 Summer Interns Retained By Robogistics In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 26, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5475- 00- 00- 000- 15) P. R. No. 21890 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Entering Into A Service Agreement With Kirksey' s Sprint Printing Of Beaumont, Texas For The Printing And Mailout Of The 9th Annual PAEDC Newsletter; In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 15, 000. 00, Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5474- 00- 00- 000 16) P. R. No. 21894 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two ( 2) Ford F- 250 Trucks For Water Utilities Department From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Purchasing Program In The Total Amount Of$ 62, 410. 50. Funds Are Available In Utilities Account No. 625- 40- 215- 8523- 00- 00- 000-, Vehicles 17) P. R. No. 21897 — A Resolution Approving The Ratification Of A General Services Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Panama Equipment, LLC For Engineering Design, Platform Construction, Installation And Other Related Services For The Project At 549 4th Street (The Press Building) The Amount Of $249, 425. 66. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000 19) P. R. No. 21905 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To Resolution 20- 463 For The Audit Services Contract With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP, For An Amount Not To Exceed $ 30, 000. 00 And A Total Contract Amount Of $ 166, 000. 00. Funding Is Available In The Finance Department Professional Services Account # 001- 07- 015- 5420- 00- 10- 000 20) P. R. No. 21906 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Enter Into Choice Partners Contract No. 19/ 060MR-01 With Graham County Land Company Of Robbinsville, North Carolina For Trash And Debris Removal In The City Of Port Arthur. The Total Price For This Service Is $ 45, 006. 00 And Funding Is Available In Solid Waste / Other Contractual Services, Account Number 403- 50- 305- 5470- 00- 00- 000 21) P. R. No. 21907 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rental Of A 750k Dozer From Doggett Heavy Machinery Services Of Baton Rouge, Louisiana For The Port Arthur Landfill For Seven ( 7) Month Period, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $47, 600. 00. Funding Is Available In Landfill / Equipment Rental, Account Number 403- 50- 320- 5402- 00- 00- 000- 22) P. R. No. 21909 —A Resolution Approving The FY 2021- 2024 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Covid- 19 Immunization Grant Program To Increase Covid- 19 Vaccination Capacity Across This Jurisdiction. The Total Amount Of This Grant Will Not Exceed $ 742, 512. 00 And It Will Be Effective Upon Signature Through 06/ 30/ 2024. No Cash Match Is Required 23) P. R. No. 21911 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Artists Museum Society For The Use Of The Texas Artists Museum Society ( TAMS) Building As The City Of Port Arthur COVID- 19 Vaccination Site Through December 31, 2021 With A Cost Not To Exceed $ 3, 500. 00; Funding Available In Account Number 155- 07- 015- 5401- 00- 40- 30, ( Health Dept COVD23) 24) P. R. No. 21913 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And LSJ Trucking Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 25) P. R. No. 21914 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Neches Management Services Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 26) P. R. No. 21915 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gregory K. Casmire, For Professional Construction Inspection Services For The Public Works Engineering Division For A One Year Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 87, 750. 00. Funding Is Available In Streets / Capital Project, Account Number 307- 231- 053- 8517- 00- 10-000- And HMGP/ CDBG, Account Number 154- 2300- 901- 53. 00 And 148- 2300- 901- 53. 00
P. R. No. 21819 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize Sludge Caking And Waste Hauling From The Water Purification Plant And Main Wastewater Treatment Plant To The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant And Polymer Tank Rental From Sprint Waste Services Of Port Arthur, Texas, With A Budgetary Impact Of $41, 868. 33 From Account Nos. 410- 40- 210- 54700- 00- 00- 000- And 410- 40- 225- 5470- 00- 00- 000- ( Other Contractual Services)
P. R. No. 21849 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To DCD Construction, LLC. In The Amount Of $ 28, 100. 00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For Demolition Of Five ( 5) Residential Structures ( Group G) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 13- 035- 5470- 00- 10- 000- General Fund- Other Contractual Service)
P. R. No. 21887 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Repairs To The Port Arthur News Building ( 549 4th Street) By SWS Environmental Services ( US Ecology) In The Amount Of $ 79, 522. 60; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000-
P. R. No. 21904 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20- 377, As It Pertains To The Purchase Of Various Degreasers And Biological Aids, By Adding An Additional Vendor, With No Increase To The Approved Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 65, 000. 00. Funding Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 40- 220- 5217- 00- 00- 000-, Treatment Chemicals
P. O. No. 6954 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 By $ 45, 000. 00 For The General Fund, And $ 205, 000. 00 For The General Liability Fund
P. R. No. 21780 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed 905, 933. 99 Per Annum Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund 612- 11- 025- 5410- 00- 00- 000-, $ 905, 933. 99
P. R. No. 21888 — A Resolution Approving The Payment Of 28, 748. 00 For Additional Conduit And Electrical Components For 549 4th Street (The Press Building); Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 307- 80- 625- 8512- 00- 10- 000-; Project No. EDC549
P. R. No. 21895 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 027, Approving An Operating Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (" PAEDC") And Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company For Data Network Equipment Supplied By Datavox Of Houston, Texas At 549 4th ( The Press Building") In The Amount Of $ 12, 585. 56 Per Month For A 60 Month Term And Authorization Of A One-Time Payment $46, 825. 16 To Datavox For The Initial Installation Costs Of Cabling Infrastructure, A Communication System, And Other Related Items. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000
P. R. No. 21903 — A Resolution Authorizing Appointing A Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
P. R. No. 21910 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With LD Construction Of Beaumont, Texas For The Various Street Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Of 18 Streets In The Amount Of 2, 936, 040. 50. Funding Is Available In The Street Maintenance And Repair Capital Improvement Account Number 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00
P. O. No. 6955 — 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 — 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 2) 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 Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association PAPA) and Port Arthur Fire Firefighters ( IAFF Local No. 397) 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel Regarding Collection Of Fees Owed To The City 4) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located At 3540 9th Avenue And Downtown Port Arthur 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code—To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospect DexTex Industrial Services, LLC DBA RamTex) The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Apr 27, 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
A Presentation By Police Department Staff Regarding Golf Carts And Four-Wheelers ( Requested By Councilmember Jones)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10: 00 A. M. 1) To Receive Public Comment On A Request By Aspect Energy, LLC For A Permit To Drill An Oil And Gas Well On Section 9, T& NO RR Survey, Abstract No. 242, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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/ Expense Report — None B. Minutes March 8, 2021 Special Meeting March 12, 2021 Special Meeting March 16, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting March 30, 2021 Regular Meeting April 8, 2021 Special Meeting ( Retreat) April 13, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21797 — A Resolution Authorizing City Manager To Remit Payment To The City Of Port Neches For The Annual Recurring Costs Of The Regional Radio System In The Amount Of $ 78, 116. 06; Funding Available In 001- 17- 045- 5491- 00- 30- 000 2) P. R. No. 21798 —A Resolution Rejecting The Bid For Security Guards Services For City Hall And The Annex Building And Authorizing Re- Advertisement With The Appropriate Scope Of Services 5) P. R. No. 21865 — A Resolution For Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Litter Fences From Metta Technologies, Inc. Of Toledo, Ohio In The Amount Of $ 111, 300. 00 For The City Landfill. Funding Is Available In The Landfill Equipment Account Number 403- 50- 320- 8522- 00- 00- 000 6) P. R. No. 21867 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Final Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur, Texas For Groups 1, 2 & 3C, And Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 57, 015. 00 Per Year. Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001- 25- 065- 5311- 00- 00- 000 7) P. R. No. 21868 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Procure The Services Of IPS Pump Services Of Houston, Texas For The Maintenance And Rebuild Of Raw Water Transfer Pump No. 102 At The Water Purification Plant, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 39, 945. 00 From Account No. 410- 40- 210- 5318- 00- 00- 000, Equipment Maintenance 8) P. R. No. 21869 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And ( 5) Vendors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000 ( Other Contractual Service) 9) P. R. No. 21870 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And ( 17) Vendors For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In An Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B- E. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000 ( Other Contractual Service) 10) P. R. No. 21871 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third- Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And R. L. Eldridge Construction, Inc., Of Sabine Pass, Texas @ 0. 0065 Per Square Foot, For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately- Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area F, Sabine Pass. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001- 13- 039- 5470- 00- 50- 000-, ( Other Contractual Service) 11) P. R. No. 21882 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Paragon Southwest Medical Waste Of Anahuac, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 12) P. R. No. 21886 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Rustin Penland For The Sale Of Four Acres Of Land In The Spur 93 Business Park 14) P. R. No. 21889 —A Resolution Ratifying Community Pre- Employment Agreements Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Robogistics LLC For Four ( 4) 2020 Summer Interns Retained By Robogistics In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 26, 000. 00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5475- 00- 00- 000- 15) P. R. No. 21890 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Entering Into A Service Agreement With Kirksey' s Sprint Printing Of Beaumont, Texas For The Printing And Mailout Of The 9th Annual PAEDC Newsletter; In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 15, 000. 00, Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5474- 00- 00- 000 16) P. R. No. 21894 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two ( 2) Ford F- 250 Trucks For Water Utilities Department From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy Purchasing Program In The Total Amount Of$ 62, 410. 50. Funds Are Available In Utilities Account No. 625- 40- 215- 8523- 00- 00- 000-, Vehicles 17) P. R. No. 21897 — A Resolution Approving The Ratification Of A General Services Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Panama Equipment, LLC For Engineering Design, Platform Construction, Installation And Other Related Services For The Project At 549 4th Street (The Press Building) The Amount Of $249, 425. 66. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000 19) P. R. No. 21905 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To Resolution 20- 463 For The Audit Services Contract With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP, For An Amount Not To Exceed $ 30, 000. 00 And A Total Contract Amount Of $ 166, 000. 00. Funding Is Available In The Finance Department Professional Services Account # 001- 07- 015- 5420- 00- 10- 000 20) P. R. No. 21906 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Enter Into Choice Partners Contract No. 19/ 060MR-01 With Graham County Land Company Of Robbinsville, North Carolina For Trash And Debris Removal In The City Of Port Arthur. The Total Price For This Service Is $ 45, 006. 00 And Funding Is Available In Solid Waste / Other Contractual Services, Account Number 403- 50- 305- 5470- 00- 00- 000 21) P. R. No. 21907 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rental Of A 750k Dozer From Doggett Heavy Machinery Services Of Baton Rouge, Louisiana For The Port Arthur Landfill For Seven ( 7) Month Period, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $47, 600. 00. Funding Is Available In Landfill / Equipment Rental, Account Number 403- 50- 320- 5402- 00- 00- 000- 22) P. R. No. 21909 —A Resolution Approving The FY 2021- 2024 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Covid- 19 Immunization Grant Program To Increase Covid- 19 Vaccination Capacity Across This Jurisdiction. The Total Amount Of This Grant Will Not Exceed $ 742, 512. 00 And It Will Be Effective Upon Signature Through 06/ 30/ 2024. No Cash Match Is Required 23) P. R. No. 21911 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Artists Museum Society For The Use Of The Texas Artists Museum Society ( TAMS) Building As The City Of Port Arthur COVID- 19 Vaccination Site Through December 31, 2021 With A Cost Not To Exceed $ 3, 500. 00; Funding Available In Account Number 155- 07- 015- 5401- 00- 40- 30, ( Health Dept COVD23) 24) P. R. No. 21913 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And LSJ Trucking Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 25) P. R. No. 21914 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Neches Management Services Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City' s Sanitary Landfill 26) P. R. No. 21915 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gregory K. Casmire, For Professional Construction Inspection Services For The Public Works Engineering Division For A One Year Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $ 87, 750. 00. Funding Is Available In Streets / Capital Project, Account Number 307- 231- 053- 8517- 00- 10-000- And HMGP/ CDBG, Account Number 154- 2300- 901- 53. 00 And 148- 2300- 901- 53. 00
P. R. No. 21819 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize Sludge Caking And Waste Hauling From The Water Purification Plant And Main Wastewater Treatment Plant To The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant And Polymer Tank Rental From Sprint Waste Services Of Port Arthur, Texas, With A Budgetary Impact Of $41, 868. 33 From Account Nos. 410- 40- 210- 54700- 00- 00- 000- And 410- 40- 225- 5470- 00- 00- 000- ( Other Contractual Services)
P. R. No. 21849 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To DCD Construction, LLC. In The Amount Of $ 28, 100. 00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For Demolition Of Five ( 5) Residential Structures ( Group G) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 13- 035- 5470- 00- 10- 000- General Fund- Other Contractual Service)
P. R. No. 21887 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Repairs To The Port Arthur News Building ( 549 4th Street) By SWS Environmental Services ( US Ecology) In The Amount Of $ 79, 522. 60; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000-
P. R. No. 21904 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20- 377, As It Pertains To The Purchase Of Various Degreasers And Biological Aids, By Adding An Additional Vendor, With No Increase To The Approved Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $ 65, 000. 00. Funding Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 40- 220- 5217- 00- 00- 000-, Treatment Chemicals
P. O. No. 6954 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 By $ 45, 000. 00 For The General Fund, And $ 205, 000. 00 For The General Liability Fund
P. R. No. 21780 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed 905, 933. 99 Per Annum Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund 612- 11- 025- 5410- 00- 00- 000-, $ 905, 933. 99
P. R. No. 21888 — A Resolution Approving The Payment Of 28, 748. 00 For Additional Conduit And Electrical Components For 549 4th Street (The Press Building); Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 307- 80- 625- 8512- 00- 10- 000-; Project No. EDC549
P. R. No. 21895 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 027, Approving An Operating Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (" PAEDC") And Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company For Data Network Equipment Supplied By Datavox Of Houston, Texas At 549 4th ( The Press Building") In The Amount Of $ 12, 585. 56 Per Month For A 60 Month Term And Authorization Of A One-Time Payment $46, 825. 16 To Datavox For The Initial Installation Costs Of Cabling Infrastructure, A Communication System, And Other Related Items. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120- 80- 625- 5494- 00- 00- 000
P. R. No. 21903 — A Resolution Authorizing Appointing A Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
P. R. No. 21910 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With LD Construction Of Beaumont, Texas For The Various Street Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Of 18 Streets In The Amount Of 2, 936, 040. 50. Funding Is Available In The Street Maintenance And Repair Capital Improvement Account Number 307- 1601- 591. 86- 00
P. O. No. 6955 — 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 — 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 2) 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 Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association PAPA) and Port Arthur Fire Firefighters ( IAFF Local No. 397) 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel Regarding Collection Of Fees Owed To The City 4) Section 551. 072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located At 3540 9th Avenue And Downtown Port Arthur 5) Section 551. 087 Government Code—To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospect DexTex Industrial Services, LLC DBA RamTex) The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING