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
Presentations A Presentation By Clark Condon Regarding The City Of Port Arthur's Wayfinding & Monument Signage Program
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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/ Expense Request — None B. Minutes April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting April 29, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21714 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG) User Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Public Safety ( DPS) For The Utilization And Maintenance Of The Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG) 2) P. R. No. 21824 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order Nos. 1 Through 12 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And G& G Enterprises Construction Corp For The Port Arthur Transit' s Terminal Renovation Project By Decreasing The Contract Amount By $ 17, 974. 92 To A New Contract Amount Of 510, 275. 08, And Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Substantial Completion, Engineer's Certificate Of Approval, Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Final Payment Affidavit, Contractor's Certificate Of Warranty, And The Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $ 25, 513. 75; Funds Available In Account 401- 70- 530- 8512- 00- 60- 000 3) P. R. No. 21831 —A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase, Delivery, And Installation Of Six Sets Of Mobile Column Lifts From Rotary Lift, Inc. Of Madison, Indiana Through HGAC Purchasing Program, Contract No. FL21- 03, In An Amount Not To Exceed 111, 996. 78; Funding Available In Capital Account No. 625- 13- 35- 8522- 00- 000 5) P. R. No. 21898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement For Community Service With The Community Service Program Of Jefferson County Community Supervision And Corrections Department 7) P. R. No. 21900 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of A Permit For Delman Circus Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances 8) P. R. No. 21901 — A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of Eleven ( 11) Ultrasonic Level Indicators With Peak Electrical Of Port Neches, Texas At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $37, 870. 00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 40- 210- 8522- 00- 00- 000, Equipment 9) P. R. No. 21916 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve The Purchase And Installation Of Avior Broadcasting And Ease Streaming System From Swagit Productions, LLC Of Plano, Texas For The Amount Of $49, 990. 00. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology Equipment Account 001- 09- 023- 8522- 00- 10- 000- 10) P. R. No. 21921 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services Adding $ 30, 578. 00 With A 20% Cash City Match Of 6, 116. 00 For A Combined Total Not To Exceed $ 36, 694. 00. This Is Contingent On The $ 6, 116. 00 Being Budgeted In The City's General Fund For FY 2022. The Contract Period Is From September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2022 And Will Not Exceed $ 113, 082. 00 11) P. R. No. 21925 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Annual Microsoft Office 365 Services Through SHI Government Solutions For The Total Amount Of $47, 887. 92. Information Technology Account No. 001- 09- 023- 5420- 00- 10- 000-12) P. R. No. 21927 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. ( ETSI) Of Houston, Texas, For Traffic Engineering Design Services For The Not To Exceed Amount Of 83, 854. 38 And For Optional Additional Services For The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 16, 770. 88. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Account For The Mast Arm Program, Account No. 307- 21- 049- 8522- 00- 10- 000, Project No. CE0002- ENG 13) P. R. No. 21928 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately 0. 1722- Acre Of Land, All Of Lot 6, Block 10, Range 5 ( 5424 Tremont Street) Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas 14) P. R. No. 21929 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 2. 754-Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 9 — 17, Block 511, Model Addition No. 2 And A Portion Of An Abandonment Railroad Right-Of-Way ( Northwest Corner Of Procter Street And Woodworth Boulevard), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 15) P. R. No. 21930 — 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), Out Of And Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 8, Block 14, Range " L", And Part Of Lots 4 & 5, Block 14, Range " K", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 16) P. R. No. 21931 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Design And Construction Management Services Of The Force Main Improvements Project For The Highway 365 Lift Station, Phase 1, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 201, 500. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 405- 40- 000- 8514- 00- 00- 000, Sewer System 17) P. R. No. 21932 — A Resolution Authorizing Emergency Repairs To Bar Screen No. 1 At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant For The Utility Operations Department By Performance Services, Of Orange, Texas, In The Estimated Budgetary Impact Amount Of 75, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 40- 225- 5318- 00- 00- 000, Equipment Maintenance 18) P. R. No. 21936 —A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Witt O' Brien' s Of Houston, Texas For Debris Monitoring Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $2, 000, 000. 00 19) P. R. No. 21937 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama For Debris Removal And Emergency Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 13, 000, 000. 00 20) P. R. No. 21939 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Waiver Of Building Permit Fees Associated With The Reconstruction Of The South Jefferson County Of Texas Hospitality Center Located At 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 21) P. R. No. 21940 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant Improvements To The Boardwalk On Pleasure Island In The Amount Of $50, 000. 00 22) P. R. No. 21946 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject Bids Submitted For The Parking Lot Rehabilitation And Expansion At The Corner Of 4th Street And Waco Avenue
P. R. No. 21896 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/ Or Equipment Malfunction
P. R. No. 21788 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of Change Order No. 2, Increasing The Original Contract Amount By 41, 640. 55 To A New Contract Amount Of $ 1, 137, 581. 00 For The Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project Submitted By Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvements Account No. 307- 21- 053- 8517- 00- 10- 000. Project ST1P01
P. R. No. 21789 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3, Increasing The Original Contract Amount By $ 3, 976. 05 To A New Contract Amount Of $1, 141, 557. 96 For The Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project, Submitted By Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvements Account No. 307- 21- 053- 8517- 00- 10- 000. Project ST1P01
P. R. No. 21891 — A Resolution Documenting That Pursuant To The Amendment Of Section 9 Of Article II Of The City Charter Approved At The May 2, 1992 City Election In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Position 8 Councilmember Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tem And Shall Act As Mayor During The Absence Or Disability Of The Mayor And Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tern Until May 2022
P. R. No. 21893 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 070 As It Pertains To The Terms Of The Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Robogistics, LLC For Premises Located At 3451 57th Street
P. R. No. 21922 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
P. R. No. 21923 — A Resolution Appointing A Chairman Of The Board Of Directors To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6956 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To § 418. 108( b) Of The Texas Government Code
P. O. No. 6958— An Ordinance Canvassing The Returns And Declaring The Results Of The Special Election, Held On May 1, 2021 Regarding The Use Of The City Of Port Arthur Type A Economic Development Corporation Sales And Use Tax Funds To Be Used For Enhancements At Adams Park, Rose Hill Park, And The Recreation And Senior Citizens Center Pursuant To 505. 152 Of The Texas Local Government Code UNA ORDENANZA QUE CANVASA LAS DEVOLUCIONES Y DECLARA LOS RESULTADOS DE LA ELECCION ESPECIAL, CELEBRADA EL 1 DE MAYO DE 2021 CON RESPECTO AL USO DE LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR TIPO A CORPORACION DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO VENTAS Y USO DE FONDOS DE IMPUESTOS QUE SE UTILIZARAN PARA MEJORAS EN ADAMS PARK, ROSE HILL PARK, Y EL CENTRO DE RECREACION Y CIUDADANOS MAYORES DE CONFORMIDAD CON 505. 152 DEL CODIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL DE TEXAS
(3) P. O. No. 6959 — An Ordinance Amending Article II ( City Council), Division 2. ( Meetings), Adding Section 2- 50 ( In Person Meetings) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Temporary COVID Protocols For In Person City Council Meetings VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
May 11, 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
Presentations A Presentation By Clark Condon Regarding The City Of Port Arthur's Wayfinding & Monument Signage Program
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/ Expense Request — None B. Minutes April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting April 29, 2021 Special Meeting ( Executive Session) C. Resolutions 1) P. R. No. 21714 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG) User Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Public Safety ( DPS) For The Utilization And Maintenance Of The Texas Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG) 2) P. R. No. 21824 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order Nos. 1 Through 12 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And G& G Enterprises Construction Corp For The Port Arthur Transit' s Terminal Renovation Project By Decreasing The Contract Amount By $ 17, 974. 92 To A New Contract Amount Of 510, 275. 08, And Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Substantial Completion, Engineer's Certificate Of Approval, Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Final Payment Affidavit, Contractor's Certificate Of Warranty, And The Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $ 25, 513. 75; Funds Available In Account 401- 70- 530- 8512- 00- 60- 000 3) P. R. No. 21831 —A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase, Delivery, And Installation Of Six Sets Of Mobile Column Lifts From Rotary Lift, Inc. Of Madison, Indiana Through HGAC Purchasing Program, Contract No. FL21- 03, In An Amount Not To Exceed 111, 996. 78; Funding Available In Capital Account No. 625- 13- 35- 8522- 00- 000 5) P. R. No. 21898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement For Community Service With The Community Service Program Of Jefferson County Community Supervision And Corrections Department 7) P. R. No. 21900 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of A Permit For Delman Circus Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances 8) P. R. No. 21901 — A Resolution Authorizing The Replacement Of Eleven ( 11) Ultrasonic Level Indicators With Peak Electrical Of Port Neches, Texas At The Water Purification Plant In The Amount Of $37, 870. 00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410- 40- 210- 8522- 00- 00- 000, Equipment 9) P. R. No. 21916 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve The Purchase And Installation Of Avior Broadcasting And Ease Streaming System From Swagit Productions, LLC Of Plano, Texas For The Amount Of $49, 990. 00. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology Equipment Account 001- 09- 023- 8522- 00- 10- 000- 10) P. R. No. 21921 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services Adding $ 30, 578. 00 With A 20% Cash City Match Of 6, 116. 00 For A Combined Total Not To Exceed $ 36, 694. 00. This Is Contingent On The $ 6, 116. 00 Being Budgeted In The City's General Fund For FY 2022. The Contract Period Is From September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2022 And Will Not Exceed $ 113, 082. 00 11) P. R. No. 21925 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Annual Microsoft Office 365 Services Through SHI Government Solutions For The Total Amount Of $47, 887. 92. Information Technology Account No. 001- 09- 023- 5420- 00- 10- 000-12) P. R. No. 21927 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. ( ETSI) Of Houston, Texas, For Traffic Engineering Design Services For The Not To Exceed Amount Of 83, 854. 38 And For Optional Additional Services For The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 16, 770. 88. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Account For The Mast Arm Program, Account No. 307- 21- 049- 8522- 00- 10- 000, Project No. CE0002- ENG 13) P. R. No. 21928 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately 0. 1722- Acre Of Land, All Of Lot 6, Block 10, Range 5 ( 5424 Tremont Street) Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas 14) P. R. No. 21929 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 2. 754-Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 9 — 17, Block 511, Model Addition No. 2 And A Portion Of An Abandonment Railroad Right-Of-Way ( Northwest Corner Of Procter Street And Woodworth Boulevard), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 15) P. R. No. 21930 — 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), Out Of And Part Of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 8, Block 14, Range " L", And Part Of Lots 4 & 5, Block 14, Range " K", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 16) P. R. No. 21931 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Design And Construction Management Services Of The Force Main Improvements Project For The Highway 365 Lift Station, Phase 1, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 201, 500. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 405- 40- 000- 8514- 00- 00- 000, Sewer System 17) P. R. No. 21932 — A Resolution Authorizing Emergency Repairs To Bar Screen No. 1 At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant For The Utility Operations Department By Performance Services, Of Orange, Texas, In The Estimated Budgetary Impact Amount Of 75, 000. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 40- 225- 5318- 00- 00- 000, Equipment Maintenance 18) P. R. No. 21936 —A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Witt O' Brien' s Of Houston, Texas For Debris Monitoring Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $2, 000, 000. 00 19) P. R. No. 21937 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year ( Second And Final Renewal) Of The Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama For Debris Removal And Emergency Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $ 13, 000, 000. 00 20) P. R. No. 21939 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Waiver Of Building Permit Fees Associated With The Reconstruction Of The South Jefferson County Of Texas Hospitality Center Located At 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 21) P. R. No. 21940 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant Improvements To The Boardwalk On Pleasure Island In The Amount Of $50, 000. 00 22) P. R. No. 21946 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject Bids Submitted For The Parking Lot Rehabilitation And Expansion At The Corner Of 4th Street And Waco Avenue
P. R. No. 21896 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/ Or Equipment Malfunction
P. R. No. 21788 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of Change Order No. 2, Increasing The Original Contract Amount By 41, 640. 55 To A New Contract Amount Of $ 1, 137, 581. 00 For The Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project Submitted By Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvements Account No. 307- 21- 053- 8517- 00- 10- 000. Project ST1P01
P. R. No. 21789 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3, Increasing The Original Contract Amount By $ 3, 976. 05 To A New Contract Amount Of $1, 141, 557. 96 For The Nashville Avenue Pavement Improvements Project, Submitted By Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvements Account No. 307- 21- 053- 8517- 00- 10- 000. Project ST1P01
P. R. No. 21891 — A Resolution Documenting That Pursuant To The Amendment Of Section 9 Of Article II Of The City Charter Approved At The May 2, 1992 City Election In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Position 8 Councilmember Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tem And Shall Act As Mayor During The Absence Or Disability Of The Mayor And Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tern Until May 2022
P. R. No. 21893 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21- 070 As It Pertains To The Terms Of The Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Robogistics, LLC For Premises Located At 3451 57th Street
P. R. No. 21922 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
P. R. No. 21923 — A Resolution Appointing A Chairman Of The Board Of Directors To The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ # 1 Board
Ordinances — Non- Consent P. O. No. 6956 —An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To § 418. 108( b) Of The Texas Government Code
P. O. No. 6958— An Ordinance Canvassing The Returns And Declaring The Results Of The Special Election, Held On May 1, 2021 Regarding The Use Of The City Of Port Arthur Type A Economic Development Corporation Sales And Use Tax Funds To Be Used For Enhancements At Adams Park, Rose Hill Park, And The Recreation And Senior Citizens Center Pursuant To 505. 152 Of The Texas Local Government Code UNA ORDENANZA QUE CANVASA LAS DEVOLUCIONES Y DECLARA LOS RESULTADOS DE LA ELECCION ESPECIAL, CELEBRADA EL 1 DE MAYO DE 2021 CON RESPECTO AL USO DE LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR TIPO A CORPORACION DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO VENTAS Y USO DE FONDOS DE IMPUESTOS QUE SE UTILIZARAN PARA MEJORAS EN ADAMS PARK, ROSE HILL PARK, Y EL CENTRO DE RECREACION Y CIUDADANOS MAYORES DE CONFORMIDAD CON 505. 152 DEL CODIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL DE TEXAS
(3) P. O. No. 6959 — An Ordinance Amending Article II ( City Council), Division 2. ( Meetings), Adding Section 2- 50 ( In Person Meetings) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Temporary COVID Protocols For In Person City Council Meetings VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING