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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: December 2, 2020
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Alberto Elefano, P.E., Public Works Director
RE: PR 21623: Sabine Pass Boat Ramp Rebuild and Area Construction with funding
provided by the Texas Parks& Wildlife Department
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to authorize the City Manager to participate in the grant
program and accept funding from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) of Austin,
Texas for the rebuilding of the Sabine Pass Boat Ramp at Broadway Street and S. 1st Avenue,
utilizing grant funds from the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief Grant Fund.
Background:
The Sabine Pass Boat Ramp has sustained severe damages over the years from storms and age.
This boat ramp provides fishing and access to Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico and it has
become hazardous for the public to utilize the facility safely. The goal is to provide three boat
ramps and four fmger piers, a floating dock with walkway, expansion of greenspace with a
covered fish cleaning station at the water's edge. There is $1M available to the City of Port
Arthur in the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief grant fund managed by the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department.
Budget Impact:
Funds for this project are available through a grant from the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief
grant fund managed by the Texas Parks& Wildlife Department
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur City Council approve PR 21623 for the
rebuilding of the Sabine Pass Boat Ramp at Broadway Street and S. 1st Avenue in Sabine Pass,
Texas utilizing$1M in grant funding through the TPWD.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
444 4th Street X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPT FUNDING
FROM THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT OF AUSTIN,
TEXAS FOR THE REBUILDING OF THE SABINE PASS BOAT RAMP
AT BROADWAY STREET AND S. 1ST AVENUE IN SABINE PASS,
TEXAS. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE
HARVEY FISHERIES DISASTER RELIEF FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1M.
WHEREAS, the Sabine Pass Boat Ramp has sustained significant damage and
disrepair over the years through weather events, usage, and age and is no longer safe;
and,
WHEREAS, the Sabine Pass Boat Ramp provides access to the Sabine Lake and
the Gulf of Mexico for citizens who wish to boat or fish; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) has $1M in funding
through the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief Grant available for the City of Port Arthur;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include three boat ramps, four finger
piers, a floating dock with walkway, expansion of greenspace and a covered fish cleaning
station at the water's edge, See Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, approval of PR21623 is herein deemed an appropriate action; 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 authorized on behalf
of the City to participate and accept funding from the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief
Grant Fund through the TPWD of Austin, Texas for the grant amount of $1M; and
THAT, funding for this project is available in the Harvey Fisheries Disaster Relief
Grant from the TPWD; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2020 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Valecia Tzeno Ron Burton
City Attorney 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
Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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