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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 20, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, Interim City Manager
From: Alberto Elefano, P.E.; Director of Public Works
RE: PR 21026—Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Grants Program—
Rider 38 Grant from the Maritime Division of TxDOT for the Sabine Pass Port
Authority.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to inform City Council that the City of Port Arthur is pursuing
an infrastructure grant from the Texas Department of Transportation Rider 38 Grant Program
from its Maritime Division to improve access and drainage to the Port of Sabine Pass.
Background:
It is the City of Port Arthur's desire to pursue funding opportunities that will improve
infrastructure, enhance the quality of life, and work toward revitalization of communities. The
Port of Sabine Pass has seen an increase in truck traffic to the port on S l St Street. This two lane
road can no longer safely accommodate the increased 18 wheeler traffic. The Rider 38 Grant
would allow for a widening of the road, a turning lane to various businesses on the way to the
port, and a turning area for the safe exiting. Additionally, there are drainage issues at the
intersection of S. 1St Street at Granger Street that can be addressed with funding from this grant.
To that end,this TxDOT Rider 38 Grant Program presents an ideal opportunity to improve traffic
flow, increase safety for vehicles traveling on S. 1St Street, and potentially improve drainage in
Sabine Pass, Texas.
Budget Impact:
There is no budget impact for participation in the Rider 38 Grant Program from the Maritime
Division of TxDOT as this grant is 100% funded.
Recommendation:
This is an informational resolution for City Council review.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF NOTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIDER 38 GRANT
FROM THE MARITIME DIVISION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO STREET AND
DRAINAGE ALONG S. 1ST STREET THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE
PORT OF SABINE PASS IN SABINE PASS, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is constantly seeking funding opportunities for
infrastructure repair and revitalization; and,
WHEREAS, the Sabine Pass Port Authority that operates the Port of Sabine Pass
has seen an increase in heavy truck and vehicle traffic along its access road of S. 1st
Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has allotted funds
to provide for improved access to roads leading to Texas ports through its Rider 38 Grant
from the Maritime Division; and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT will initiate its call for projects during the grant application
period of September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the Sabine Pass Port Authority has expressed an interest in
participating in the Rider 38 Grant Program to improve safety conditions and drainage
along S. 1st Street in Sabine Pass, Texas; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
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THAT, the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby notified of the projects
the City is recommending for the Rider 38 Grant from the Maritime Division of TxDOT
and invites input from City Council and the City Manager; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution No. be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2019 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle
Mayor
Attest:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Valeci, Fir eno l Ron Burton
City A 1 ney 1 Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS:
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Kandy Daniel
Interim Director of Finance
Alberto Elefano, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CIi"o 'Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager