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otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Special
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the March 19, 2019
Meeting Agenda was posted this day of
2019 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(inside/outside), Port Arthu , Texas at X00 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed me from the City Hall bu etin board
(insi a/outside) the day of ,
2019.
Title: eZ�-� ��
DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J.KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEM City of ctry INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES Ort TthuY
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. Texas VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Special Meeting
March 19, 2019
11:30 a.m.
In compliance. with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
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Special City Council Meeting
City.Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
March 19, 2019
11:30 AM
PLEASE TURNOFF OR MUTEALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Financial Advisors, Hilltop Securities Regarding
The City's Application For The Hurricane Harvey Buyout Program
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(2) A Presentation By Traylor And Associates Regarding Potential Bond
Refunding Opportunity
(3) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding The January 2019 Monthly
Financial Report
(4) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding Financing Options For The
Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
=AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) Discussion Regarding The National League Of Cities Congressional
Conference Held In Washington, DC, March 10-13, 2019
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) Discussion Regarding Commercial Development Or Expansion
Impact On Residential Streets (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without
Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A
Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports
(B1) Councilmember Kaprina Frank:
Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX
February 11 — 13, 2019 $978.20
C. Minutes — None
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20668 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two
(2) Peterbilt 348 Dump Trucks For The Water Utilities Department
One (1) For The Water Purification Division, And One (1) For The
Wastewater Treatment Division, From .Rush Truck Center Of San
Antonio, Texas, Through BuyBoard, In The Amount. Of
$126,629.00/Each, For A Total Amount Of $253,258.00. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 625-1801-532.93-02 Capital Equipment
For The Water Purification Division And Account Number 625-1801-
532.93-06, Capital Equipment, For The Wastewater Treatment
Division
(2) P.R. No. 20688 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Gulf Coast'Full Circle Ent., LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas, And James G Gobert Inc. DBA Lake City Trucking Of
Lake Charles, Louisiana, For The Hauling Of Materials To The
Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $205,920.00 For
Three Months; Funding from Public Works Department Landfill
Division — Landfill Construction. Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02 -
Pending Budget Amendment
(3) P.R. No.. 20718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew The Contract For Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services
With Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, With An Annual
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $16,000.00; Funding Available In
Finance Professional Services Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00
(4) P.R. No. 20722 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And ,Stanley Consultants, Inc., Of Coralville,
Iowa For Environmental Consultant Services For The Brownfields
Grant With A Not To Exceed Amount Of $290,000.00; Funding. Is
Available In 113-1051-517.59-00, Project #R18361
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 20724 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of The Home
Investment Partnerships Program Reservation System Participant
Agreement No. 2018-0039 With The Texas Department Of Housing
And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For Home Investment
Partnerships Disaster Recovery Funding To Provide Assistance In
The Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance ("HRA") And The
Homebuyer Assistance ("HBA") Programs
(6) P.R. No. 20725 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative ("SSOI") Agreement
RN101608024, Enforcement Case Number 56853, Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Texas Commission On Environmental
Quality For The Sabine Pass Area
(7) P.R. No. 20726 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $8,743.00
Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Overhead Signage
At The Port Arthur Public Library As Result Of Hurricane Harvey
(August 30, 2017)
(8) P.R. No. 20728 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Amendments To The Contract Between City Of Port Arthur
And Computer Information Systems, Inc. (CIS) For Computer Aided
Dispatch (CAD) Software And Hardware Upgrades For The Police
And Fire Departments' Communication System, To Include The
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIMBRS), Enhanced
Mobile Computer System (MCS) And Mobile Field Reporting (MFR).
Funding In The Amount Of $189,853.58 Is Available In
Finance/Equipment Account 001-1034-515.92-00
(9) P.R. No. 20729 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract For Continuing Disclosure Services With HTS
Continuing Disclosure Services, A Division Of Hilltop Securities, Inc.,
With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $3,500.00; Account
001-1031-515.54.00
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City
Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue
Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water
Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $56.13 Million
For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant
(11) P.R. No. 20732 — A Resolution Amending The Authorized
Representatives Included In The Investment Policies Of The City Of
Port Arthur For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year
(12) P.R. No. 20733 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of
The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant
Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional
Contract Funding In The Amount Not To Exceed $1.75 Million;
Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
901.54-00
(13) P.R. No. 20734 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Financial Advisory Services Agreement With Hilltop
Securities, Inc.
(14) P.R. No. 20735 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 17-266
Updating The Designation Of Applicant's Agent-FEMA-TX As
Required By The Texas Division Of Emergency Management In
Connection With The Hurricane Harvey Disaster (FEMA-4332-
DR-TX)
(15) P.R. No. 20739 — A Resolution Supporting An Increase In Amtrak's
Sunset Limited Service From Tri-Weekly To Daily
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — None
(1) P.R. No. 20713 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Professional Service Contract With Architect's Studio PLLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00 And The
Reimbursable Expenses Not To Exceed $50,000.00; 80% Of The
Funding To Be Provided By The Economic Development
Administration Grant Account No. 305-1606-591.82-00 And 20%
Local Match Provided By EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.82-00
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6751 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018
And Ending September 30, 2019 By $270,711.00 For The General
Fund, By $300,000.00 For The Solid Waste Fund, By $52,100.00
For The Pleasure Island Fund, And By $165,992.00 For The Capital
Reserve Fund
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(2) P.O. No. 6757 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-04 For
.The Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With
The. Port Arthur Independent School District And The Sabine Pass
Independent School District Providing For The Conduct Of The
May 4,-2019 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor,
In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint
Election With The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District And The
Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The
Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The
Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Modifica Ordenanza No. 19-04 Para EI Final De
Cancelar La Conducta De Una Eleccion Conjunta Con EI Distrito
Escolar Independiente De Port Arthur Y EI Distrito Escolar
Independiente De Sabine Pass; Proporcionando La Conducta De La
Eleccion General Del 4 De Mayo De 2019 Para EI Proposito De
Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y
Proporcionando Una Eleccion Conjunta Con EI Distrito De
Navegacion Del Puerto De Port Arthur Y La Autoridad Portuaria De
Sabine Pass De Conformidad Con EI Capitulo 271. Del Codigo De
Eleccion De Texas, Y Proporcionando La Publicacion Del'Aviso De
Eleccion
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of
Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code
[Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed
Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following
Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To
The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071— Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 — Land
Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 — Personnel
Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development
Incentives
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And
Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential/Pending
Litigation Against The City
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City
Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located At Spur 93 Business Park
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located At 501 Procter
(5) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Manager
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business Prospects:
(Max Holding, LLC); (MP1 Construction); (Parker's Building Supply);
(Rai's Bakery); (Real Estate Investment Co: TBD); (Texas Tool &
Industrial, LLC); (Aref 1, Ltd); And (Kemp Corkran, LLC)
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open
Session
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
***************************************************
NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59, PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On March 20, 2019.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Special
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the March 19, 2019
Meeting Agenda was posted this ) 0 day of
��3, 0,6 , 2019 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(inside/outside), Port Arthur, Texas at P.M.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
ren
javed by me from the City Hall bulletin board
insi4�Ioutside) on the l day of ,
2019.
Title:
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J.KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEM City Of City INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. . .-i- CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONESOlt rthur
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. Texas VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Special Meeting
March 19, 2019
11:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the ,City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
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Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
March 19, 2019
11:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTEALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Financial Advisors, Hilltop Securities Regarding
The City's Application For The Hurricane Harvey Buyout Program
(2) A Presentation By Traylor And Associates Regarding Potential Bond
Refunding Opportunity
(3) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding The January 2019 Monthly
Financial Report
(4) A Presentation By City Staff Regarding Financing Options For The
Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) Discussion Regarding The National League Of Cities Congressional
Conference Held In Washington, DC, March 10-13, 2019
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) Discussion Regarding Commercial Development Or Expansion
Impact On Residential Streets (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or. It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without
Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A
Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports
(B1) Councilmember Kaprina Frank:
Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX
February 11 — 13, 2019 $978.20
C. Minutes — None
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20668 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two
(2) Peterbilt 348 Dump Trucks For The Water Utilities Department
One (1) For The Water Purification Division, And One (1) For The
Wastewater Treatment Division, From Rush Truck Center Of San
Antonio, Texas, Through BuyBoard, In The Amount Of
$126,629.00/Each, For A Total Amount Of $253,258.00. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 625-1801-532.93-02 Capital Equipment
For The Water Purification Division And Account Number 625-1801-
532.93-06, Capital Equipment, For The Wastewater Treatment
Division
(2) P.R. No. 20688 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Gulf Coast Full Circle Ent., LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas, And James G Gobert Inc. DBA Lake City Trucking Of
Lake Charles, Louisiana, For The Hauling Of Materials To The
Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact' Of $205,920.00 For
Three Months; Funding from Public Works Department Landfill
Division — Landfill Construction Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02 -
Pending Budget Amendment
(3) P.R. No. 20718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew The Contract For Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services
With Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, With An Annual
Projected. Budgetary Impact Of $16,000.00; Funding Available In
Finance Professional Services Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00
(4) P.R: No. 20722 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Stanley Consultants, Inc., Of Coralville,
Iowa For Environmental Consultant Services For The Brownfields
Grant With A Not To Exceed Amount Of $290,000.00; Funding Is
Available In 113-1051-517.59-00, Project #R18361
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 20724 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of The Home
Investment Partnerships Program Reservation System Participant
Agreement No. 2018-0039 With The Texas Department Of Housing
And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For Home Investment
Partnerships Disaster Recovery Funding To Provide Assistance In
The Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance ("HRA") And The
Homebuyer Assistance ("HBA") Programs
(6) P.R. No. 20725 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative ("SSOI") Agreement
RN101608024, Enforcement Case Number 56853, Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Texas Commission On Environmental
Quality For The Sabine PassArea
(7) P.R. No. 20726 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $8,743.00
Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Overhead Signage
At The Port Arthur Public Library As Result Of Hurricane Harvey
(August 30, 2017)
(8) P.R. No. 20728 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Amendments To The Contract Between City Of Port Arthur
And Computer Information Systems, Inc. (CIS) For Computer Aided
Dispatch (CAD) Software And Hardware Upgrades For The Police
And Fire Departments' Communication System, To Include The
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIMBRS), Enhanced
Mobile Computer System (MCS) And Mobile Field Reporting (MFR).
Funding In The Amount Of $189,853.58 Is Available In
Finance/Equipment Account 001-1034-515.92-00
(9) P.R. No. 20729 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract For Continuing Disclosure Services With HTS
Continuing Disclosure Services, A Division Of Hilltop Securities, Inc.,
With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $3,500.00; Account
001-1031-515.54.00
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VI. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 20730 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Proceed With The Preparation Of All Documents Necessary, For City
Council Consideration And Action At A Later Date, To Issue
Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2019, Through The Texas Water
Development Board In An Approximate Amount Of $56.13 Million
For The Rehabilitation Of The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant
(11) P.R. No. 20732 — A Resolution Amending The Authorized
Representatives Included In The Investment Policies Of The City Of
Port Arthur For The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year
(12) P.R. No. 20733 — A Resolution Authorizing A One Year Extension Of
The Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant
Management And Administration Services And Providing Additional
Contract Funding In The Amount Not To Exceed $1.75 Million;
Funds Are Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
901.54-00
(13) P.R. No. 20734 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Financial Advisory Services Agreement With Hilltop
Securities, Inc.
(14) P.R. No. 20735 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 17-266
Updating The Designation Of Applicant's Agent-FEMA-TX As
Required By The Texas Division Of Emergency Management In
Connection With The Hurricane Harvey Disaster (FEMA-4332-
DR-TX)
(15) P.R. No. 20739 — A Resolution Supporting An Increase In Amtrak's
Sunset Limited Service From Tri-Weekly To Daily
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=AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — None
(1) P.R. No. 20713 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Professional Service Contract With Architect's Studio PLLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00 And The
Reimbursable Expenses Not To Exceed $50,000.00; 80% Of The
Funding To Be Provided By The Economic Development
Administration Grant Account No. 305-1606-591.82-00 And 20%
Local Match Provided By EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.82-00
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6751 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018
And Ending September 30, 2019 By $270,711.00 For The General
Fund, By $300,000.00 For The Solid Waste Fund, By $52,100.00
For The Pleasure Island Fund, And By $165,992.00 For The Capital
Reserve Fund
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(2) P.O. No. 6757 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-04 For
The Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With
The Port Arthur Independent School District And The Sabine Pass
Independent School District; Providing For The Conduct Of The
May 4, 2019 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor,
In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint
Election With The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District And The
Sabine Pass Port.Authority In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The
Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The
Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Modifica Ordenanza No. 19-04 Para EI Final De
Cancelar La Conducta De Una Elecci6n Conjunta Con EI Distrito
Escolar Independiente De Port Arthur Y EI Distrito Escolar
Independiente De Sabine Pass; Proporcionando La Conducta De La
Elecci6n General Del 4 De Mayo De 2019 Para EI Prop6sito De
Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y
Proporcionando Una Elecci6n Conjunta Con EI Distrito De
Navegaci6n Del Puerto De Port Arthur Y La Autoridad Portuaria De
Sabine Pass De Conformidad Con EI Capitulo 271 Del C6digo De
Elecci6n De Texas, Y Proporcionando La Publicaci6n Del Aviso De
Elecci6n
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of
Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code .
[Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed
Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following
Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To
The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071 — Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 — Land
Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 — Personnel
Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development
Incentives
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And
Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential/Pending
Litigation Against The City
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City
Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located At Spur 93 Business Park
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located At 501 Procter
(5) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Manager
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AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2019
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business Prospects:
(Max Holding, LLC); (MP1 Construction); (Parker's Building Supply);
(Rai's Bakery); (Real Estate Investment Co: TBD); (Texas Tool &
Industrial, LLC); (Aref 1, Ltd); And (Kemp Corkran, LLC)
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open
Session
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
***************************************************
NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On March 20, 2019.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All.In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL &AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure;Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records,state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
S. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
S. Persons Having Complaints,Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees: No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Reguesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents.Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered.The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items: After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item,who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three(3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.
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