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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen Fitrgibbons, City Manager
FROM. John A. Comeaux, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #14724 -Drainage Bond Projects
DATE. May 14, 2008
RECOMMENDATION: ~ '
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14724, authorizing the
projects for the $2,000,000 drainage bond issue.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, the citizens of Port Arthur authorized the sale of bonds for drainage projects
totaling $2,000,000. At the last Council meeting', the Public Works Department presented a
list of recommended projects to the City Manager and City Council.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: ~
Funding is in the amount of $400,000 is available this year from the sale of the authorized
bonds. The remaining $1,600,000 will be sold next January.
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EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT: I ,
None. ',
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SUMMARY i '
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14724, authorizing the
projects for the $2,000,000 drainage bond issue.
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John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. No. 14724
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RESOLUTION NO'.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DRAINAGE BOND PROJECTS,
WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE.-FROM THE DRAINAGE BOND ISSUE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000..
WHEREAS, the citizens of Port Arthur elected for the City of Port Arthur to issue
bonds for Drainage improvement projects in the amount of $2,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, a preliminary report on the projects recommended by the Public
Works Department has been discussed with the City Council; 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,
THAT; the recommended Drainage projects as discussed with the City Council as
shown as Exhibit "A" are, hereby approved; and,
THAT, the City staff and Public Works Department.are hereby ihstructed to take
all steps necessary to effect these recommendations in a timely and .cost-effective
manner; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
P.R. No. 14724
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of A.D. 2008
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Attest:
City Secretary
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Stephen Fitzgibbons
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
` Director of Finance
Mayor ~ ~ .
APPROVED AS TO'FORM:
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City Attorney
~J/owl n~ ~A~.' Coo/m~eaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Public Works Department
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: 23 April 2008
RE: ,Drainage Bond Projects
The projects we are recommending for the drainage. bonds are as follows:
Procter Street Storm Sewer from Duff Drive to Pecos Avenue $400,000
This project will consist of the construction a storm sewer trunk line as shown in the
Turner, Collie & Braden Master Drainage Plan. The installation of this line will greatly
reduce the flooding problem that exists in the Lakeview area. Because of the size of the
required pipes, this work will be contracted out. ,
Vista Village Outfall Ditch $250,000
Complete the concrete lining of the remaining,1,000 feet of the Vista Village outfall
ditch. Concrete lining the ditch will reduce the maintenance requirements allowing City
assets to be utilized in other areas. This will be done by a contractor.
Mauve Outfall Ditch $340,000
Widen the existing outfall ditch from Mauve Avenue to State Highway 73 to improve the
drainage in .the ,Palomar area. .This project can be completed by City crews or
contractor.
2nd Avenue Storm Sewer from 11"' Street to 12"' Street $ 91,000
Replacing the existing pipes and catch basins with larger drains and inlets to City
standards to relieve local flooding conditions. This project will be accomplished by City
crews.
Lee Avenue Storm Sewer from Delaware Drive to lOd' Street $100,000
Replacing the existing pipes and catch basins with larger drains and inlets to City
standards td relieve local flooding conditions. This project will be accomplished by City
crews.
5th Street Storm Sewer from Trinity Avenue to 13"' Avenue ROW $200,000
This project will consist of the construction a storm sewer trunk line as shown in the
Turner, Collie & Braden Master Drainage Plana The installation of this line will greatly
reduce the flooding problem that exists in the Lakeview area, and will be by City Crews.
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Rev. Raymond Scott Ave. Storm Sewer from W 19"' Street to Thomas Blvd. $350,000
This project will consist of the construction a storm sewer trunk line to convey
stormwater from W. 19'" Street into the existing system south of Gulfway Drive. The
installation of this line will greatly reduce the flooding problem that exists in the
Westside. This project can be constructed by City crews or by contractor.
Purchase of New Track Gradall $250,000
Purchase of this equipment item will allow the construction of the above mentioned
projects by City crews. The current machine used for storm sewer construction is a
1993 XL4100 Gradall which is not capable of handling the load of the new construction
projects.
Please call me if you require further information.
cc: Ross E. Blackketter, P. E., City Engineer/Asst. Director of Public Works
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