HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) JUNE 4, 2019 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 4, 2019
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Moses gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 4,
2019 at 8:31 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet, Sr.; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Charlotte M. Moses; Interim
City Manager Rebecca Underhill, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R.
Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Kaprina Frank joined the Regular Meeting at 8:39 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Silvia Rangel Regarding General Concerns Of The City Of
Port Arthur
Silvia Rangel, 3100 25th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
(2) Angela Ramirez Regarding Concerns About The City
Angela Ramirez, 5112 8th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(3) Maria Castillo Regarding City Of Port Arthur Problems
Maria Castillo, 4512 Dryden Road, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(4) Gil Castro Regarding Multiple Issues In The City Of Port
Arthur
Not present.
(5) Fernando R. Ramirez Regarding Free Music Family Event At
The Pavilion
Fernando Ramirez, 2735 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned topic.
(6) Liz Torrez Regarding Streets And Prevent Accidents
Liz Torrez, 1030 Sabine Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By The Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation Regarding The Summer Youth Work Program
And The Lamar State College Scholarship
George Davis, Port Arthur EDC gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The April 2019 Financial
Report
Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation By Ellis Allen And Phyllis Charles Regarding A Port
Arthur Beautification Commission Progress Report
Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Crime Stoppers Of Southeast Texas
Regarding The Organizations And New Initiatives
Not present.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Hurricane Preparedness (Requested by
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet)
Discussion was held.
Port Arthur Police Major Michael Fratus appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Personnel Vacancies (Requested by
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet)
Discussion was held.
Human Resources Director Elizabeth Villarreal appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 20772 — 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 Management Of The Texas Artists
Museum Society (TAMS) Building
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20772 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-219.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-219 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-219
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 Management Of The Texas Artists
Museum Society (TAMS) Building
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses the
following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 20727, 20762, 20826, 20858, 20859, 20873 and 20875:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports — None
C. Minutes — None
D. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 20731 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Freese And Nichols, Inc., Of Pearland, Texas, To
Perform Professional Services For The Water Utilities
Department, Main And Port Acres Wastewater Treatment
Plants, For The Development Of Technically Based Local
Limits (TBLLs) Project, Including Special Services Project
(Phase 1). This Phase Is In An Amount Not To Exceed
$70,000.00 Funding Is Available In The Water Utilities
Department, Regulatory Services Division, Account No.
410-1260-532.54-00, Professional Services
Proposed Resolution No. 20731 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-220.
(4) P.R. No. 20766 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Agreement With Latitude Catering Of Tucson, Arizona, For
The Provision Of Emergency Food Services In The Event Of
An Emergency Or Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 20766 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-221.
(5) P.R. No. 20810 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With South East
Texas Regional Planning Commission Relating To The
Planning, Development, Operation And Provision Of 9-1-1
Service And The Use Of 9-1-1 Funds
Proposed Resolution No. 20810 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-222.
(7) P.R. No. 20854 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement To Replace Two
Chiller Compressors For City Hall And The Annex With
Industrial And Commercial Mechanical Of Beaumont, Texas
Through The BuyBoard Contract #558-18 With A Budgetary
Impact Of $25,304.00; Funding Is Available In Public
Works Facilities Maintenance Account 001-1206-531.32-
00.
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Proposed Resolution No. 20854 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-223.
(10) P.R. No. 20860 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Stingray And The City
Of Port Arthur On Behalf Of Its Fire Department Regarding
Fire Protection And Emergency Services
Proposed Resolution No. 20860 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-224.
(11) P.R. No. 20862 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Of
Beaumont, Texas For The W. 8th Street Roadway Pavement
Rehabilitation Project, Removing Contingency Bid Items
And Reducing The Contract Amount By $27,767.32 To A
New Contract Amount Of $1,254,267.32. Funding Is
Available From GLO Round 2.2 Program, Project No.
I22W8, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00 And The Capital
Improvements Account No. 307-1601-591.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20862 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-225.
(12) P.R. No. 20863 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Apply To The U.S. Department Of Housing And
Urban Development For A Community Development Block
Grant In The Amount Of $1,088,228.00 And A Grant In The
Amount Of $246,524.00 In Home Investment Partnership
(Home) Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2019 Consolidated
Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To
The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Proposed Resolution No. 20863 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-226.
(13) P.R. No. 20864 — A Resolution Approving FY 2020-2021
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, RLSS-Local Public
Health System In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$335,034.00. No Match Required
Proposed Resolution No. 20864 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-227.
(14) P.R. No. 20865 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A One-Year Agreement With
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And
Houston, Texas, For Preventive Maintenance And Repair To
Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special
Response Vehicles, With An Annual Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $250,000.00; Funding Available In Fire
Department Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-1121-
522.43-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20865 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-228.
(15) P.R. No. 20867 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment
Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase
Of 1118 6th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's
Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20867 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-229.
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(16) P.R. No. 20868 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design And Construction
Management Of Lakeshore Drive Phase 3 From Stadium
Drive To Williams Avenue For An Amount Not To Exceed
$209,400.00. Funding Is Available In Capital
Projects/Streets Account 307-1601-591.86.00. Project #
ST1P44
Proposed Resolution No. 20868 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-230.
(17) P.R. No. 20869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design And Construction
Management Of Lakeshore Drive Phase 4 From Williams
Avenue To Lakeside Drive In An Amount Not To Exceed
$150,200.00. Funding Is Available In Capital
Projects/Streets Account 307-1601-591.86.00. Project
#ST1P45
Proposed Resolution No. 20869 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-231.
(18) P.R. No. 20870 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design And Construction
Management Of Forest Drive Phase 1 From Evergreen Drive
To Woodrow In An Amount Not To Exceed $73,400.00.
Funding Is Available In Capital Projects/Streets Account
307-1601-591.86-00. Project #ST1P17
Proposed Resolution No. 20870 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-232.
(21) P.R. No. 20876 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Final Settlement Agreement And
Release Of Claims Between Claremont Property Company
And The City Of Port Arthur For The Demolition And
Mitigation Of Fire Stations No. 5 And No. 8
Proposed Resolution No. 20876 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-233.
(22) P.R. No. 20877 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The West 8th Street Roadway Pavement
Rehabilitation Project From Foley Avenue To Joe Louis
Avenue, Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas; And Payment Of Retainage To Gulf Coast Of
Beaumont, In The Amount Of $62,713.37. Funding
Available From GLO Round 2.2 Program, Project No.
I22W8, Account No. 145- 1201-532.59-00 And The Capital
Improvements Account No. 307-1601-591.86.00 And The
Release Of Retainage From Accounts 145-0000-205.00-00
And 307-0000-205.00-00, Respectively
Proposed Resolution No. 20877 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-234.
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(23) P.R. No. 20878 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard (West
7th Street) Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project From
MLK Drive To Abe Lincoln Avenue, Authorizing The City
Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf
Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Release Of
Retainage In The Amount Of $73,447.95 On Behalf Of Gulf
Coast Of Beaumont, Texas. Funding Available From GLO
Round 2.2 Program, Project No. I22W7, Account No. 145-
1201-532.59-00 And The Capital Improvements Account
No. 307-1601-591.86.00 And Retainage Accounts 145-
0000-205.00-00 And 307-0000-205.00-00, Respectively
Proposed Resolution No. 20878 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-235.
(24) P.R. No. 20879 — A Resolution Confirming The Uniform Tax
Abatement Policy For A Two (2) Year Term Pursuant To
Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
Proposed Resolution No. 20879 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-236.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20727 — A Resolution Ratifying Payments To
Gajeske, Inc., Of Houston, Texas For Pipebursting
Equipment Rental For The Water Utilities Department,
Wastewater Conveyance Division, Utilized Six (6) Months,
For An Additional Amount Of $3,526.32, Totaling
$28,136.32. Funds Available In Water And Sewer Rent
Account Number 410-1255-532.51-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20727 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Donnie Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned payments.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-237 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-237
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING PAYMENTS TO
GAJESKE, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR
PIPEBURSTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR THE
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT,
WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE DIVISION,
UTILIZED SIX (6) MONTHS, FOR AN
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $3,526.32,
TOTALING $28,136.32. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN
WATER AND SEWER RENT ACCOUNT NUMBER
410-1255-532.51-00
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(3) P.R. No. 20762 — A Resolution Authorizing The Police
Department To Purchase A Custom Shooting Simulator
System From Laser Shot Simulations Of Stafford, Texas For
$26,714.00. Funds Available In Police Special Fund No.,
Account No. 125-1118-521.29-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 20762 be adopted.
Police Major Michael Fratus appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned purchase.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-238 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-238
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A CUSTOM
SHOOTING SIMULATOR SYSTEM FROM LASER
SHOT SIMULATIONS OF STAFFORD, TEXAS FOR
$26,714.00. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN POLICE
SPECIAL FUND NO., ACCOUNT NO. 125-1118-
521.29-00
(6) P.R. No. 20826 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design Of Sunken Court From Twin
City Hwy To North Park Drive For A Design Fee Of
$45,000.00 Plus $65,907.00 Construction Phase Services
For An Amount Not To Exceed $110,907.00. Funding Is
Available In Capital Projects/Streets Account 307-1601-
591.86.00. Project #ST1P02 And #ST1P03
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20826 be adopted.
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-239 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-239
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC., OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN OF SUNKEN
COURT FROM TWIN CITY HWY TO NORTH PARK
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DRIVE FOR A DESIGN FEE OF $45,000.00 PLUS
$65,907.00 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,907.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL
PROJECTS/STREETS ACCOUNT 307-1601-
591.86.00. PROJECT #ST1P02 AND #ST1P03
(8) P.R. No. 20858 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
2,000 Itron Electronic Meter Transmitters For Water
Utilities Department From Republic Meter, Inc., Of Dallas,
Texas, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$138,000.00 Funds Are Available In Water Utilities/Water
Distribution, Account No. 410-1253-532.35-00, Water
System Maintenance
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20858 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Donnie Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned purchase.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-240 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-240
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF 2,000 ITRON ELECTRONIC METER
TRANSMITTERS FOR WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT FROM REPUBLIC METER, INC., OF
DALLAS, TEXAS, WITH A TOTAL PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $138,000.00 FUNDS
ARE AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITIES/WATER
DISTRIBUTION, ACCOUNT NO. 410-1253-
532.35-00, WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
(9) P.R. No. 20859 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Two Flatbed Crew Trucks (One F-350 And F-450) Through
The GoodBuy Purchasing Co-Op (Contract #19-8F000) For
The Utilities Department For Use In The Pipebursting Crew
In The Total Amount Of $90,917.75; Funds Are Available In
Water Utilities Account No. 625-1801-532.92-01,
Equipment (Funded By Industry)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 20859 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Donnie Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned purchase.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 19-241 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-241
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO FLATBED CREW TRUCKS (ONE F-350
AND F-450) THROUGH THE GOODBUY
PURCHASING CO-OP (CONTRACT #19-8F000)
FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR USE IN
THE PIPEBURSTING CREW IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $90,917.75; FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO.
625-1801-532.92-01, EQUIPMENT (FUNDED BY
INDUSTRY)
(19) P.R. No. 20873 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Of
Beaumont, Texas For The West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard
(West 7th Street) Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation
Project That Increases The Contract Amount By $25,590.03
To The New Contract Amount Of $1,468,959.10 And
Increases The Contract Term By 63 Calendar Days. Funding
Is Available From GLO Round 2.2 Program, Project No.
I22W7, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00 And The Capital
Improvements Account No. 307-1601-591.86-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20873 be adopted.
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-242 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-242
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND GULF COAST OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE WEST REV. DR.
RANSOM HOWARD (WEST 7TH STREET)
ROADWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT THAT INCREASES THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $25,590.03 TO THE NEW
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,468,959.10 AND
INCREASES THE CONTRACT TERM BY 63
CALENDAR DAYS. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
FROM GLO ROUND 2.2 PROGRAM, PROJECT NO.
I22W7, ACCOUNT NO. 145-1201-532.59-00
AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT
NO. 307-1601-591.86-00
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(20) P.R. No. 20875 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County Precinct-3 To
Cut The Grass For The North And South Levees Of Pleasure
Island, Repair A Portion Of S. 1st Street From The Port
Authority Gate To The End Of The Street (Boat Launch)
(2800'), Repair Backridge Road From The County Line To
The State Line (5000') In Sabine Pass, And Permission To
Use Property ID 137914 (Tracts 47 And 48, 167 John
McGaffey 6, Lots 47 And 48) Cemetery Lot, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $77,117.57. Funding Is
Available In The Public Works Maintenance Account No.
001-1203-531.36-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 20875 be adopted.
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-243 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-243
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND JEFFERSON COUNTY PRECINCT-3
TO CUT THE GRASS FOR THE NORTH AND
SOUTH LEVEES OF PLEASURE ISLAND, REPAIR
A PORTION OF S. 1ST STREET FROM THE PORT
AUTHORITY GATE TO THE END OF THE STREET
(BOAT LAUNCH) (2800'), REPAIR BACKRIDGE
ROAD FROM THE COUNTY LINE TO THE STATE
LINE (5000') IN SABINE PASS, AND
PERMISSION TO USE PROPERTY ID 137914
(TRACTS 47 AND 48, 167 JOHN MCGAFFEY 6,
LOTS 47 AND 48) CEMETERY LOT, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$77,117.57. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO.
001-1203-531.36-00
(23) P.R. No. 20878 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard (West
7th Street) Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project From
MLK Drive To Abe Lincoln Avenue, Authorizing The City
Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf
Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Release Of
Retainage In The Amount Of $73,447.95 On Behalf Of Gulf
Coast Of Beaumont, Texas. Funding Available From GLO
Round 2.2 Program, Project No. I22W7, Account No. 145-
1201-532.59-00 And The Capital Improvements Account
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No. 307-1601-591.86.00 And Retainage Accounts 145-
0000-205.00-00 And 307-0000-205.00-00, Respectively
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 20878 (adopted Resolution No. 19-235) be
reconsidered.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20878 was reconsidered and remained adopted Resolution No.
19-235.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-235 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-235
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION, CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF
PAYMENTS OF DEBTS AND CLAIMS,
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE AND RELEASE,
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE
FOR THE WEST REV. DR. RANSOM HOWARD
(WEST 7TH STREET) ROADWAY PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM MLK DRIVE
TO ABE LINCOLN AVENUE, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,447.95 ON BEHALF OF
GULF COAST OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. FUNDING
AVAILABLE FROM GLO ROUND 2.2 PROGRAM,
PROJECT NO. I22W7, ACCOUNT NO. 145-1201-
532.59-00 AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ACCOUNT NO. 307-1601-591.86.00 AND
RETAINAGE ACCOUNTS 145-0000-205.00-00
AND 307-0000-205.00-00, RESPECTIVELY
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 20886 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of A Donation From Golden Pass LNG In The Amount Of
$7,731.02 To Facilitate The City Of Port Arthur's
Participation With Crime Stoppers Of Southeast Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20886 was tabled.
(3) P.R. No. 20889 — A Resolution Authorizing The June 18,
2019 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be
Rescheduled
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20889 was adopted rescheduling the Regular Meeting
for Monday, June 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20889 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-244.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-244 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-244
ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JUNE 18,
2019 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6777 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of The City Owned
Property Located At 937 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street To
Tender Loving Care Center For Children, DBA Legacy
Community Development Corporation, A Qualified
Developer
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6777 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-24.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-24 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF THE
CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 937 REV.
DR. RANSOM HOWARD STREET TO TENDER
LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, DBA
LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, A QUALIFIED DEVELOPER
(2) P.O. No. 6778 — An Ordinance Authorizing Special Warranty
Deeds For Conveyance Of The City Owned Property Located
At 949 Dr. Reverend Ransom Howard Street To Tender
Loving Care Center For Children, DBA Legacy Community
Development Corporation, A Qualified Developer
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6778 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-25.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
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None: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-25 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEEDS FOR CONVEYANCE OF THE
CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 949 DR.
REVEREND RANSOM HOWARD STREET TO
TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR
CHILDREN, DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A QUALIFIED
DEVELOPER
(3) P.O. No. 6779 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of The City Owned
Property Located At 909 Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street To
Tender Loving Care Center For Children, DBA Legacy
Community Development Corporation, A Qualified
Developer
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance 6779 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-26.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-26 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF THE
CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 909 REV.
DR. RANSOM HOWARD STREET TO TENDER
LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, DBA
LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, A QUALIFIED DEVELOPER
(4) P.O. No. 6780 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Judy's Iron Metal
D/B/A J-3 Metals Of Vidor, Texas, For The Hauling And
Recycling Of Scrap Metal And White Goods
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6780 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-27.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 19-27 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-27
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
JUDY'S IRON METAL D/B/A J-3 METALS OF
VIDOR, TEXAS, FOR THE HAULING AND
RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL AND WHITE
GOODS
(5) P.O. No. 6781 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2018 And Ending September 30, 2019 By
$291,800.00 For The General Fund
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6781 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-28.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-28 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-28
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 BY
$291,800.00 FOR THE GENERAL FUND
VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney/Legal Counsel
Regarding Potential Claims/Litigation Filed Against the City
of Port Arthur
(2) 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
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of
Real Property Located At: (Pleasure Island) And (3451 57th
Street)
(4) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The
Selection Of Potential Candidates For The Position Of City
Manager
(5) Section 551.076 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice Regarding Security Personnel Or
Devices On Pleasure Island
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(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Development Incentives In The City's Industrial
District/ED
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:13 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:28 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet;
Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Kinlaw, Moses and Frank; Interim City Manager
Underhill; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Tim
Duriso.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 20753 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With
Port Arthur LNG Holdings, LLC And PALNG Common
Facilities Company, LLC For The Construction Of A New LNG
Facility
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20753 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-245.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-245 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-245
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH PORT ARTHUR
LNG HOLDINGS, LLC AND PALNG COMMON
FACILITIES COMPANY, LLC FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LNG FACILITY
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION
The City Secretary read the following motion into the record:
A Motion To Hire A City Manager Search Firm To Hire A City
Manager
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
None: None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 1:32 a.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM DOUCET
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD June 4, 2019.
APPROVED .
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