Video index

I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL

III.A.(1) Sharon DeJohn Regarding Sewer Problem

III.D. Employee Recognition

III.F.(1) A Discussion Regarding Ordinance No. 22-17 On The Port Arthur Coalition For The Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom, And Councilmembers Doucet And Kinlaw)

III.F.(2) A Discussion And Possible Action On The Ordinance Definitions Of “Routine Items” And “Nonroutine Items” For Items To Be Placed On The City Council Agenda(s). (Requested By Councilmember Frank)

V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER)

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VII.A.(A1) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,542.70

VII.A.(A2) Councilmember Donald Frank: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,213.90

VIII.A.(1) P.R. No. 24058 – A Resolution Informing The City Council And The Citizens Of Port Arthur, Texas, Of The Submission Of The Texas Opioid Settlement Subdivision Participation And Release Form Pursuant To The Kroger Texas Settlement Agreement And Full Release Of All Claims

VIII.A.(2) P.R. No. 24092 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Impact Promotional Services, LLC DBA Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms Of Fort Worth, Texas, Pursuant To BuyBoard Contract No. 670-22, For The Procurement Of Fire Department Uniforms With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed $65,000.00; Funding Is Available In Fire Department Uniforms Account No. 001-19-047-5251-00-30-000

VIII.A.(3) P.R. No. 24101 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Pattillo, Brown And Hill, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $120,000.00 For The Year Ending September 30, 2024. Finance Department FY24-25 Account For Professional Services #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000

VIII.A.(4) P.R. No. 24102 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept And Appropriate The Fiscal Year 2025 Project Safe Neighborhood Block Grant Program (PSN) Funding In The Amount Of $91,000.00, In Fund 107 Pending Approval Of Budget Amendment P.O. 7306

VIII.A.(5) P.R. No. 24104 – A Resolution Adopting A Policy In Compliance With S.B. 1893 To Prohibit The Installation And Require The Removal Of TikTok Or Other Covered Applications On Devices Owned Or Leased By The City Of Port Arthur

VIII.B.(1) P.O. No. 7302 – An Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Code Of Ordinances By Adding Chapter 22, Article XIII Short Term Rentals, Section 22-670 Through 22-674 To Require Short Term Rentals To Register And Obtain A City Permit To Operate; Setting Minimum Standards Of Conduct To Operate; Requiring Short Term Rentals To Pay Hotel Occupancy Taxes To The City; Providing A Penalty For A Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date

VIII.B.(2) P.O. No. 7305 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62 (Offenses), Article II (Weapons And Incendiary Items), Section 62-62 (Carrying Or Discharging Weapons On City Property) And Section 62-63 (Weapons) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur

VIII.B.(3) P.O. No. 7306 – An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing Special Police Fund (107) By $91,000.00 And Increasing Health Grant Fund (101) By $4,000.00

Jan 14, 2025 City Council

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I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL

III.A.(1) Sharon DeJohn Regarding Sewer Problem

III.D. Employee Recognition

III.F.(1) A Discussion Regarding Ordinance No. 22-17 On The Port Arthur Coalition For The Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom, And Councilmembers Doucet And Kinlaw)

III.F.(2) A Discussion And Possible Action On The Ordinance Definitions Of “Routine Items” And “Nonroutine Items” For Items To Be Placed On The City Council Agenda(s). (Requested By Councilmember Frank)

V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER)

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VII.A.(A1) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,542.70

VII.A.(A2) Councilmember Donald Frank: National League Of Cities City Summit Tampa, Florida November 12 – 16, 2024 $3,213.90

VIII.A.(1) P.R. No. 24058 – A Resolution Informing The City Council And The Citizens Of Port Arthur, Texas, Of The Submission Of The Texas Opioid Settlement Subdivision Participation And Release Form Pursuant To The Kroger Texas Settlement Agreement And Full Release Of All Claims

VIII.A.(2) P.R. No. 24092 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Impact Promotional Services, LLC DBA Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms Of Fort Worth, Texas, Pursuant To BuyBoard Contract No. 670-22, For The Procurement Of Fire Department Uniforms With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed $65,000.00; Funding Is Available In Fire Department Uniforms Account No. 001-19-047-5251-00-30-000

VIII.A.(3) P.R. No. 24101 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Pattillo, Brown And Hill, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $120,000.00 For The Year Ending September 30, 2024. Finance Department FY24-25 Account For Professional Services #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000

VIII.A.(4) P.R. No. 24102 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept And Appropriate The Fiscal Year 2025 Project Safe Neighborhood Block Grant Program (PSN) Funding In The Amount Of $91,000.00, In Fund 107 Pending Approval Of Budget Amendment P.O. 7306

VIII.A.(5) P.R. No. 24104 – A Resolution Adopting A Policy In Compliance With S.B. 1893 To Prohibit The Installation And Require The Removal Of TikTok Or Other Covered Applications On Devices Owned Or Leased By The City Of Port Arthur

VIII.B.(1) P.O. No. 7302 – An Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Code Of Ordinances By Adding Chapter 22, Article XIII Short Term Rentals, Section 22-670 Through 22-674 To Require Short Term Rentals To Register And Obtain A City Permit To Operate; Setting Minimum Standards Of Conduct To Operate; Requiring Short Term Rentals To Pay Hotel Occupancy Taxes To The City; Providing A Penalty For A Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date

VIII.B.(2) P.O. No. 7305 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62 (Offenses), Article II (Weapons And Incendiary Items), Section 62-62 (Carrying Or Discharging Weapons On City Property) And Section 62-63 (Weapons) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur

VIII.B.(3) P.O. No. 7306 – An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing Special Police Fund (107) By $91,000.00 And Increasing Health Grant Fund (101) By $4,000.00

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