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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Alberto Elefano, P.E., Public Works Director
RE: P.R. 21827—Authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from the Flood
Infrastructure Fund (FIF) in the amount of$507,000.00 for the Master Drainage
Plan and Policy Guide.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda is for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to accept
funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) in the amount of$507,000.00 for the Master
Drainage Plan and Policy Guide.
Background:
Per Resolution no. 20-327, the City applied through FIF to develop a citywide master drainage
plan and policy guide. This master drainage plan will be able to identify potential drainage
problems and goals and develop a road map for future-related activities. The City has been
awarded the funding through FIF for$507,000.00.
Budget Impact:
There is not a budget impact. We are accepting $507,000.00
Recommendation:
Approval of P. R. No. 21827 authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from FIF in the
amount of$507,000.00 for the Master Drainage Plan and Policy Guide.
"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
P.R. No. 21827
2-23-21 ace
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
FUNDING FROM THE FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (FIF) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $507 , 000 . 00 FOR THE MASTER DRAINAGE
PLAN AND POLICY GUIDE .
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 20-327, the City Council
authorized the City Manager to apply for Flood Infrastructure
Funding for the development of a citywide master drainage plan
and policy guide; and,
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded $507, 000 . 00 from FIF
towards the development of a Master Drainage Plan and Policy
Guide; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Manager is authorized to accept
funding from FIF in the amount of $507, 000 . 00 for the Master
Drainage Plan and Policy Guide, in substantially the same form
as Exhibit "A".
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,
A. D. , 2021, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manager
Alberto Elefano, PE
Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO AVALIABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Kandy Danie s Clifton Williams, CPPB
Interim Finance Director Purchasing Manager
Exhibit A
TWDB-0201A
Rev 11/16
Application Filing and Authorized Representative Resolution
A RESOLUTION by the City Manager of the
City of Port Arthur requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board; authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in
connection therewith.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF
THE City of Port Arthur
SECTION 1: That an application is hereby approved and authorized to be filed with the Texas Water
Development Board seeking financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $ 507,000.00 to provide
for the costs of the Master Drainage Plan and Policy Guide
SECTION 2: That Ardurra Group be and is hereby
designated the authorized representative of the City of Port Arthur for purposes
of furnishing such information and executing such documents as may be required in connection with the preparation
and filing of such application for financial assistance and the rules of the Texas Water Development Board.
SECTION 3: That the following firms and individuals are hereby authorized and directed to aid and assist
in the preparation and submission of such application and appear on behalf of and represent the
City of Port Arthur before any hearing held by the Texas Water
Development Board on such application,to wit:
Financial Advisor:
Engineer:
Bond Counsel:
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the day of ,20
ATTEST: By:
(Seal)