HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/2018 - REGULAR MEETING @ 8:30 A.M. (I/S & O/S) NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on Tuesday, March 13,
2018 at 8:30 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 13, 2018 agenda
was posted this a,day of , 2018 in the City
Hall Building Lobby (inside/outside), Port Arthur,
Texas at ; 3 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed nye from the City Hall bulletin board
(inside( uts ) on the -'� day of
2018.
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy. HARVEY ROBINSON
CAL J.JONES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of C'^ INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. — CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW,IIIOrt r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR VAL TIZENO
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. Tex[is CITY ATTORNEY
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 13, 2018
8:30 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.
i City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
March 13, 2018
8:30 A.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Jones
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Swati
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Vince Tomplait Regarding Improper Disposal Of Raw Sewage
(2) James Fedrick And Reginald Trainer Regarding Sagging Pants Issue
Among Citizens In The City Of Port Arthur
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Prairie View A&M University Program Specialist
For Community And Economic Development Christopher Cotton
Regarding Assisting Victims Of Hurricane Harvey (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
(2) A Presentation By Rebecca Underhill, Assistant To The City
Manager/Budget Officer Regarding Hurricane Harvey And FY 2018
Budget
(3) A Presentation By Hani Tohme, Acting Director of Utilities
Regarding Utility Rates
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
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. Expense Reports
(Al) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Mayor's Conference
Washington, DC
February 23 — 27, 2018 $2,998.32
B. Minutes
February 27, 2018 Special Executive Meeting
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19922 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To Unit Number
1924, Street Sweeper, For Public Works Department, Drainage
Division From Beaumont Freightliner, Beaumont, Texas, In The
Amount Of $44,355.07. Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey
Account No. 147-2300-901.42-00, Project No. 082617
(2) P.R. No. 19971 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Dura-Last Roofing Through Tips/Taps
Cooperative Contract No. 2092415 For Repair Of The Damaged
Roofs At The Recreation Center Located At 1308 9th Avenue, Port
Arthur, Texas, In The Amount Of $122,855.40. Funding Is
Available In Community Development/Building Maintenance
Account No. 001-1402-551.32-00
(3) P.R. No. 19989 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Multiple Family To
Planned Development District — 37 [PD-37] For Approximately
4.658 Acres Of Land, Lots 3,4,5 And 6, Block 12, Range "G", Port
Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
(4) P.R. No. 19997 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Duro-Last Roofing Through Tip/Taps
Cooperative Contract No. 2092415 For Repair Of The Damaged
Roof At The Water Service Center In The Amount Of $58,363.84;
Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
901.82-00, Project No. 082617
(5) P.R. No. 20071 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract For Management Of The City Of Port Arthur
Pleasure Island RV Park With Melissa J. Wilson Of Port Arthur,
Texas Funding Available In Pleasure Island Other Contractual
Services Account No. 450-1292-549.59-00
AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 20129 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The First Year Of A Non-Exclusive Contract For Road
Building Materials With Gulf Coast, L. D. Construction, Knife River,
Martin Marietta, All Of Beaumont, Texas, Redwine Enterprises, Inc.,
Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Brauntex Materials, Of New Braunfels,
Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$1,500,000.00. Funding Available In The Following Accounts: Public
Works Department: 001-1203-531.36-00 Streets Division — Streets
Maintenance, 001-1203-531.86-00 Streets Division — City Streets
Program, 001-1204-531.34-00 Drainage Division — Drainage
Maintenance, 403-1274-533.36-00 Landfill Division — Street, Water
Utilities Department; 410-1253-532.36-00 Water Distribution
Division — Streets, 41.0-1253-532.86-00 Water Distribution Division
— Streets
(7) P.R. No. 20130 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Group A,
Group C, And Group E, Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For
Group B And Group D, DMJ Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Group F, And K & D Affordable Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Group G For Ground Maintenance For Utility Operations With A
Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $72,288.00 Per Year; Funding
Is Available In Utility Operations Account No. 410-1255-532.59-00
(8) P.R. No. 20131 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manger To
Execute The Third Year (Final Renewal) Of A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Sprint Waste Services Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Leachate Hauling At The City Landfill For A Fee Of $74.77 Per
Hour With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $90,000.00. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.59-00 — Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Other Contractual Services
(9) P.R. No. 20133 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Single Family To Mobile
Home District For Approximately 11.000 Acres Of Land, All Of Tract
1 And A Portion Of Tract 3, Brisa Addition, Port Acres Area, City Of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 20134 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Contract With HHM & Associates, Inc., Of Austin, Texas
For The Development Of Design Standards And Guidelines For The
Designated Historic Sites, Districts And Zones In The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
(11) P.R. No. 20135 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Proposal With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont,
Texas To Integrate City Utility Maps Into Geographic Information
System (GIS) Web Mapping Service With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $32,700.00 Plus A Web Server Hosting Fee Of $175.00
Per Month; Funding Available In GIS Professional Services Account
No. 001-1050-517.54-00
(12) P.R. No. 20136 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Inter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., For
Professional Services For Geographic Information System (GIS)
Server And Database Maintenance And GIS Tasks To Support The
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)/Community Rating
System (CRS) Activities And Additional Services As Authorized By
The City In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000.00; Funding
Available In GIS Professional Services Account No. 001-1050-
517.54-00
(13) P.R. No. 20138 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Martin
Marietta Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, For Concrete Building
Materials With An Annual Projected Budget Budgetary Impact Of
$250,000.00, Funding Is Available In Account No. 001-1203-
531.36-00 — Public Works Department Streets Division — Streets
Maintenance
(14) P.R. No. 20142 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Two Year Agreement With SCS Engineers Of Bedford,
Texas For Groundwater Monitoring At The City Landfill For A Total
Cost Of $86,425.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Professional Services Account
Number, 403-1274-533.54-00
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(15) P.R. No. 20144 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Encroachment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Kenneth And Andrea Tongue Pertaining To A Public Utility
Easement Whereupon A Structure Will Be Erected On Lot 5 & 6,
Skeff Addition No. 1, Located At 5848 Sam Avenue In The City Of
Port Arthur
(16) P.R. No. 20145 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To The Bar
Screen At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant From Coastal
Pump Services, Inc. Of Manvel, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $31,012.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities
Account No. 410-1256-532.42-00, Equipment Services
(17) P.R. No. 20146 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $355,268.63
Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Flood Damages To City Vehicles Due To
Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017)
(18) P.R. No. 20147 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $6,930.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To A Bus Shelter (4900 Gulfway Drive)
(19) P.R. No. 20151 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Project Commitment Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur, And The Texas Department Of Housing And Community
Affairs For Reimbursement Of Eligible Expenses In The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Program Income, ("NSP1-
PI") Reservation System Participation Agreement No. 77090003154
For Properties Under The Existing Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 1 Contract Number 77090000154
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20098 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments
And Appeals
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6681 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Granting A Waiver Not To Exceed Eighteen (18) Months From The
Date Of The Declared Disaster Hurricane Harvey DR-4432 Form
Flood Elevation Requirements In The Code Of Ordinances, Chapter
42: Floods And Zoning Requirements In The Code Of Ordinances,
Appendix A: Zoning To Allow For Manufactured Homes, Mobile
Housing Units, And Recreational Vehicles In Floodplains, Special
Flood Hazard Areas, And To Temporarily Locate In Any Zoning
District For Temporary Use To Allow The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) To Provide Temporary Direct Housing
Assistance In The Form Of Manufactured Homes, Mobile Housing
Units, Recreational Vehicles, And Other Readily Fabricated
Dwellings, In Response To Widespread Damage Caused By
Hurricane Harvey; And Providing Findings Of Fact
(2) P.O. No. 6683 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Six Month Suspension
Of The Rules Pursuant To Robert's Rules Of Order, As It Pertains
To Section 2-73(d) Of The Code Of Ordinances, Limiting The
Number Of Speakers, To Allow Additional Speakers Related To
Hurricane Harvey Storm Related Issues (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
(3) P.O. No. 6684 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In
The Amount Of $26,505.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Property
Damage To Police Vehicle #1995
AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
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 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo
Gas)
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 14, 2018.
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.
8. 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 Requesting 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.
NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on Tuesday, March 13,
2018 at 8:30 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 13, 2018 agenda
was posted this day of MMok jj , 2018 in the City
Hall Building Lobby (inside/outside), Port Arthur,
Texas at 3 0 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed by me from the City Hall bul tin board
(inside/outside) on the ''` day of
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy HARVEY ROBINSON
CAL J.JONES,MAYOR PRO TEM City Of Cit' INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW,IIIo r I r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. Texrt'c CITY ATTORNEY
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 13, 2018
8:30 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.
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
March 13, 2018
8:30 A.M.
PL EASE TURN OFF OR MUTE AL L MOBIL E DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Jones
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Swati
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Vince Tomplait Regarding Improper Disposal Of Raw Sewage
(2) James Fedrick And Reginald Trainer Regarding Sagging Pants Issue
Among Citizens In The City Of Port Arthur
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Prairie View A&M University Program Specialist
For Community And Economic Development Christopher Cotton
Regarding Assisting Victims Of Hurricane Harvey (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
(2) A Presentation By Rebecca Underhill, Assistant To The City
Manager/Budget Officer Regarding Hurricane Harvey And FY 2018
Budget
(3) A Presentation By Hani Tohme, Acting Director of Utilities
Regarding Utility Rates
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
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. Expense Reports
(Al) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Mayor's Conference
Washington, DC
February 23 — 27, 2018 $2,998.32
B. Minutes
February 27, 2018 Special Executive Meeting
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19922 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To Unit Number
1924, Street Sweeper, For Public Works Department, Drainage
Division From Beaumont Freightliner, Beaumont, Texas, In The
Amount Of $44,355.07. Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey
Account No. 147-2300-901.42-00, Project No. 082617
(2) P.R. No. 19971 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Dura-Last Roofing Through Tips/Taps
Cooperative Contract No. 2092415 For Repair Of The Damaged
Roofs At The Recreation Center Located At 1308 9th Avenue, Port
Arthur, Texas, In The Amount Of $122,855.40. Funding Is
Available In Community Development/Building Maintenance
Account No. 001-1402-551.32-00
(3) P.R. No. 19989 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Multiple Family To
Planned Development District — 37 [PD-37] For Approximately
4.658 Acres Of Land, Lots 3,4,5 And 6, Block 12, Range "G", Port
Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
(4) P.R. No. 19997 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Duro-Last Roofing Through Tip/Taps
Cooperative Contract No. 2092415 For Repair Of The Damaged
Roof At The Water Service Center In The Amount Of $58,363.84;
Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
901.82-00, Project No. 082617
(5) P.R. No. 20071 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract For Management Of The City Of Port Arthur
Pleasure Island RV Park With Melissa J. Wilson Of Port Arthur,
Texas Funding Available In Pleasure Island Other Contractual
Services Account No. 450-1292-549.59-00
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 20129 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The First Year Of A Non-Exclusive Contract For Road
Building Materials With Gulf Coast, L. D. Construction, Knife River,
Martin Marietta, All Of Beaumont, Texas, Redwine Enterprises, Inc.,
Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Brauntex Materials, Of New Braunfels,
Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$1,500,000.00. Funding Available In The Following Accounts: Public
Works Department: 001-1203-531.36-00 Streets Division — Streets
Maintenance, 001-1203-531.86-00 Streets Division — City Streets
Program, 001-1204-531.34-00 Drainage Division — Drainage
Maintenance, 403-1274-533.36-00 Landfill Division — Street, Water
Utilities Department; 410-1253-532.36-00 Water Distribution
Division — Streets, 410-1253-532.86-00 Water Distribution Division
— Streets
(7) P.R. No. 20130 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Group A,
Group C, And Group E, Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For
Group B And Group D, DMJ Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Group F, And K & D Affordable Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Group G For Ground Maintenance For Utility Operations With A
Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $72,288.00 Per Year; Funding
Is Available In Utility Operations Account No. 410-1255-532.59-00
(8) P.R. No. 20131 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manger To
Execute The Third Year (Final Renewal) Of A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Sprint Waste Services Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Leachate Hauling At The City Landfill For A Fee Of $74.77 Per
Hour With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $90,000.00. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.59-00 — Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Other Contractual Services
(9) P.R. No. 20133 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change From Single Family To Mobile
Home District For Approximately 11.000 Acres Of Land, All Of Tract
1 And A Portion Of Tract 3, Brisa Addition, Port Acres Area, City Of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 20134 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Contract With HHM & Associates, Inc., Of Austin, Texas
For The Development Of Design Standards And Guidelines For The
Designated Historic Sites, Districts And Zones In The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
(11) P.R. No. 20135 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Proposal With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont,
Texas To Integrate City Utility Maps Into Geographic Information
System (GIS) Web Mapping Service With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $32,700.00 Plus A Web Server Hosting Fee Of $175.00
Per Month; Funding Available In GIS Professional Services Account
No. 001-1050-517.54-00
(12) P.R. No. 20136 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Inter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., For
Professional Services For Geographic Information System (GIS)
Server And Database Maintenance And GIS Tasks To Support The
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)/Community Rating
System (CRS) Activities And Additional Services As Authorized By
The City In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000.00; Funding
Available In GIS Professional Services Account No. 001-1050-
517.54-00
(13) P.R. No. 20138 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Martin
Marietta Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, For Concrete Building
Materials With An Annual Projected Budget Budgetary Impact Of
$250,000.00, Funding Is Available In Account No. 001-1203-
531.36-00 — Public Works Department Streets Division — Streets
Maintenance
(14) P.R. No. 20142 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Two Year Agreement With SCS Engineers Of Bedford,
Texas For Groundwater Monitoring At The City Landfill For A Total
Cost Of $86,425.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Professional Services Account
Number, 403-1274-533.54-00
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(15) P.R. No. 20144 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Encroachment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Kenneth And Andrea Tongue Pertaining To A Public Utility
Easement Whereupon A Structure Will Be Erected On Lot 5 & 6,
Skeff Addition No. 1, Located At 5848 Sam Avenue In The City Of
Port Arthur
(16) P.R. No. 20145 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To The Bar
Screen At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant From Coastal
Pump Services, Inc. Of Manvel, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $31,012.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities
Account No. 410-1256-532.42-00, Equipment Services
(17) P.R. No. 20146 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $355,268.63
Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Flood Damages To City Vehicles Due To
Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017)
(18) P.R. No. 20147 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $6,930.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To A Bus Shelter (4900 Gulfway Drive)
(19) P.R. No. 20151 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Project Commitment Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur, And The Texas Department Of Housing And Community
Affairs For Reimbursement Of Eligible Expenses In The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Program Income, ("NSP1-
PI") Reservation System Participation Agreement No. 77090003154
For Properties Under The Existing Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 1 Contract Number 77090000154
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AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20098 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments
And Appeals
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6681 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Granting A Waiver Not To Exceed Eighteen (18) Months From The
Date Of The Declared Disaster Hurricane Harvey DR-4432 Form
Flood Elevation Requirements In The Code Of Ordinances, Chapter
42: Floods And Zoning Requirements In The Code Of Ordinances,
Appendix A: Zoning To Allow For Manufactured Homes, Mobile
Housing Units, And Recreational Vehicles In Floodplains, Special
Flood Hazard Areas, And To Temporarily Locate In Any Zoning
District For Temporary Use To Allow The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) To Provide Temporary Direct Housing
Assistance In The Form Of Manufactured Homes, Mobile Housing
Units, Recreational Vehicles, And Other Readily Fabricated
Dwellings, In Response To Widespread Damage Caused By
Hurricane Harvey; And Providing Findings Of Fact
(2) P.O. No. 6683 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Six Month Suspension
Of The Rules Pursuant To Robert's Rules Of Order, As It Pertains
To Section 2-73(d) Of The Code Of Ordinances, Limiting The
Number Of Speakers, To Allow Additional Speakers Related To
Hurricane Harvey Storm Related Issues (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
(3) P.O. No. 6684 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In
The Amount Of $26,505.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Property
Damage To Police Vehicle #1995
AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2018
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 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo
Gas)
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 14, 2018.
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.
5. 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.
8. 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 Requesting 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.