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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, July 31, 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 oftheJuly 31, 2018 Meeting
Agenda was posted this , - day of , 2018
in the City Hall Building Lobby (inside/outside), Port
Arthur, Texas at 101,0,0
p.m
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board
(inside utside) on the ��� day of
Title:
DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J.KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEM Clil' of city INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES t r l h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES Irzas CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
July 31, 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.
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
July 31, 2018
8:30 A.M.
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:
Interim Police Chief Owens
Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Bill Worsham Regarding Pleasure Island Future Projects
(2) Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Regarding Mardi Gras 2019
(3) Don Varing Of The Port Arthur Sertoma Organizations Regarding
Mardi Gras 2019
(4) John Beard Regarding Hurricane Harvey Recovery
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Regarding The
June 2018 Monthly Financial Report
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Drainage In The Stonegate Area
(3) A Presentation By City Engineer Alberto Elefano, P.E. Regarding A
Progress Report From June 19, 2018 Rain Event
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Water Bills (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.
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
A. Expense Reports
(Al) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Conference Held By The
Texas Department Of Emergency Management
San Antonio, TX
May 14 — 17, 2018 $1,286.04
(A2) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Mayor's Conference
Boston, MA
June 7 — 121 2018 $4,125.27
(A3) Councilmember Cal Jones:
Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches
Hall Of Fame, To Present A Proclamation
San Antonio, TX
July 20 — 22, 2018 $931.30
B. Minutes
July 17, 2018 Special Executive Meeting
July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20313 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Laura Kay Emmert, A Medical Laboratory
Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's
Laboratory, Account Number 001-1301-541.59-00, Other
Contractual Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were
Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2019 Budget
(2) P.R. No. 20339 — A Resolution Granting An Easement To The Texas
Historical Commission Of Rose Hill Manor, Located At 100
Woodworth Boulevard, In Consideration Of Funds Made Available
Through The Texas Preservation Trust Fund Grant Program
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AGENDA
JULY 311 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20343 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $5,859.08 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To Transit Vehicle #2076
(4) P.R. No. 20344 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Supplemental Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount
Of $10,233.60 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood
Damages To Police Unit #2090 (2016 Chevrolet Tahoe) Due To
Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017)
(5) P.R. No. 20345 — A Resolution Authorizing The Contract For The
Purchase Of 50% Sodium Hydroxide To Be Used At The Water
Treatment Plant Of The Utilities Department From Brenntag
Southwest, Inc. Of Lancaster, Texas With A Total Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $94,105.00 Funds Are Available In Utilities
Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02, Treatment Chemicals
(6) P.R. No. 20346 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange County And Jasper
County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The
Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
(7) P.R. No. 20347 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager, The
Assistant Finance Director-Accounting, The City Secretary And The
Grants Accountant To Serve As Signatories For The Texas General
Land Office Supplemental Disaster Relief Fund (Ike Recovery
Funds)
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 20349 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2019
Ford Transit Response Unit From Chastang Ford Of Houston, Texas
Through H-GAC, Contract No. AM10-16 For The Utilities And Public
Works Departments That Will Be Used As A Camera Unit For Use In
The Televising Of Storm And Sanitary Sewer Lines For The Total
Amount Of $38,838.00; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities
Account No. 625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment
(9) P.R. No. 20350 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) For William D.
George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And
Supervising Physician Of The Employee Health Services Clinic. A
Total Of $46,100.00 Was Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2019
General Fund Professional Service Account 001-1301-541.54-00
And Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-1303-
541.54-00
(10) P.R. No. 20354 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Storm
And Sanitary Sewer Camera Equipment From Subsite Electronics Of
Petaluma, California Through BuyBoard Contract #513-16 For The
Utilities And Public Works Departments For Use In The Television
Of Storm And Sanitary Sewer Lines For The Total Amount Of
$123,784.46; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No.
625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment
(11) P.R. No. 20358 — A Resolution Authorizing Filing An Application
With Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs
(TDHCA) For Home Investment Partnerships Disaster Recovery
Funding
(12) P.R. No. 20359 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And Sprint Waste Services LP Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Purpose Of Depositing Refuse At The City's
Sanitary Landfill
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(13) P.R. No. 20361 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Whitley Penn, LLP, As
Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $108,800.00 For The Year Ending September
30, 2018. Finance Department Account #001-1031-515.54-00
(14) P.R. No. 20362 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Renewal
(Final Year) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
DRC Emergency Services, LLC Of Galveston, Texas For Provision Of
Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response
Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
(15) P.R. No. 20364 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Contract For A Geophysical Pipeline Investigation Survey At The
Spur 93 Business Park With Wild Associates Engineering &
Environmental Consulting Of Houston, Texas, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $5,100.00. EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
(16) P.R. No. 20368 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Three (3) Traffic Controller Boxes From Trafficware, Inc.
For The Replacement Of Control Boxes Located On Rev. Dr.
Ransom Howard (W. 7th) Street At Highway 82 (MLK); Saba Lane
At Twin City Highway; And, Savannah Avenue At Gulfway Drive,
Respectively. Funding Is Available In Public Works Signal Systems
Account: 001-1205-531.45-00. The Budget Impact Is $32,700.00
(17) P.R. No. 20369 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And Impact Waste And Recycling, LLC, Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Depositing Refuse At The
City's Sanitary Landfill
(18) P.R. No. 20373 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Submit A Letter Of Intent To Be Considered For A Grant With
KaB00M! For A Build It With Ka BOOM! Playground Grant For
Playground Equipment On St. Mary Park Located At 1025 5th Street
With A Possible Projected Budgetary Impact Of $8,500.00 Parks
Account Number 001-1207-531.39-00
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AGENDA
JULY 311 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(19) P.R. No. 20374 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A
Fusion Machine From Technology International Of Lake Mary,
Florida For The Utilities Department That Will Be Used In The
Replacement Of Sanitary Sewer Lines In The Total Amount Of
$97,680.00; Funds Are Available In Utilities Account No. 625-1801-
532.92-01, Equipment
(20) P.R. No. 20375 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Eleven
(11) Vehicles For The Police Department Via The Texas GoodBuy
Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 18-18 From Silsbee Ford Of
Silsbee, Texas, In The Amount Of $296,298.44; Funding Available
In Police Department Motor Vehicles Account Number 625-1801-
521.93-00
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 19940 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Program Of Health Excellence For Certified Nurses'
Aide Training To Port Arthur Residents At A Cost Not To Exceed
$20,000; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
(2) P.R. No. 20201 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Johnscorp International, Inc. Regarding The
Property Located At 549 4th Street For A Purchase Price Not To
Exceed $80,000, Account No. 120-1429-582.82-00. Final Payment
Contingent Upon The Receipt Of Grant Funds From The Economic
Development Administration ("EDA")
(3) P.R. No. 20342 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An
On-The-Job Training Contract With KLV Ventures Inc. For
Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Training Cost For Port Arthur
Residents Not To Exceed $17,500.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 20353 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute A Contract Between Crawley's Shoreline
Construction Of Baytown, Texas And The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
For The Pleasure Island Bulkhead Replacement Project, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $278,659.00 Base Bid And
$66,096.00 Alternative Bid A for a total of $344,755.00. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 450-1293-549.89-00, Marina Other
Structures (Capitol Outlay)
(5) P.R. No. 20357 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member or Members To The Beautification Commission
(6) P.R. No. 20366 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Golf Course Committee
(7) P.R. No. 20372 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Kinlaw)
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6711 — An Appropriation Ordinance Increasing The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2017
And Ending September 30, 2018 By $220,000.00 For The Pleasure
Island Fund
(2) P.O. No. 6712 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For
The Year 2018 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax
Assessors Under Section 26.04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 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 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City
Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To
Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights,
Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending
Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located In Downtown Port Arthur
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And
Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential Claims On
Outstanding Contractual Obligations Of The City
(5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land (Felix and Milton Barker Community Center) (Requested by
Councilmember Jones)
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AGENDA
JULY 311 2018
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED
(6) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land Located At 549 4th Street
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 August 1, 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 sof feet, whistling, casing 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 Comp/amts, A/legations, 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, July 31, 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 July 31, 2018 Meeting
Agenda was posted this � day of , 2018
in the City Hall Building Lobby (inside/outside), Port
Arthur, Texas at - 00 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed b me from the City Hall bul in board
insid utside on the day of - --� ,
2018.
�/ � Title:
DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR E-rgy HARVEY ROBINSON
THOMAS J.KINLAW III,MAYOR PRO TEM City of
+^ - INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. ��t t I t/� to— CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES �` i`r� CITY ATTORNEY
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
July 31, 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
July 31, 2018
8:30 A.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL 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:
Interim Police Chief Owens
Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Bill Worsham Regarding Pleasure Island Future Projects
(2) Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Regarding Mardi Gras 2019
(3) Don Varing Of The Port Arthur Sertoma Organizations Regarding
Mardi Gras 2019
(4) John Beard Regarding Hurricane Harvey Recovery
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Regarding The
June 2018 Monthly Financial Report
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Drainage In The Stonegate Area
(3) A Presentation By City Engineer Alberto Elefano, P.E. Regarding A
Progress Report From June 19, 2018 Rain Event
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Water Bills (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.
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
A. Expense Reports
(Al) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Conference Held By The
Texas Department Of Emergency Management
San Antonio, TX
May 14 — 17, 2018 $1,286.04
(A2) Mayor Derrick Freeman:
Mayor's Conference
Boston, MA
June 7 — 12, 2018 $4,125.27
(A3) Councilmember Cal Jones:
Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches
Hall Of Fame, To Present A Proclamation
San Antonio, TX
July 20 — 22, 2018 $931.30
B. Minutes
July 17, 2018 Special Executive Meeting
July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20313 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Laura Kay Emmert, A Medical Laboratory
Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's
Laboratory, Account Number 001-1301-541.59-00, Other
Contractual Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were
Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2019 Budget
(2) P.R. No. 20339 — A Resolution Granting An Easement To The Texas
Historical Commission Of Rose Hill Manor, Located At 100
Woodworth Boulevard, In Consideration Of Funds Made Available
Through The Texas Preservation Trust Fund Grant Program
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AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20343 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $5,859.08 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To Transit Vehicle #2076
(4) P.R. No. 20344 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Supplemental Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount
Of $10,233.60 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood
Damages To Police Unit #2090 (2016 Chevrolet Tahoe) Due To
Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017)
(5) P.R. No. 20345 — A Resolution Authorizing The Contract For The
Purchase Of 50% Sodium Hydroxide To Be Used At The Water
Treatment Plant Of The Utilities Department From Brenntag
Southwest, Inc. Of Lancaster, Texas With A Total Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $94,105.00 Funds Are Available In Utilities
Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02, Treatment Chemicals
(6) P.R. No. 20346 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange County And Jasper
County To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The
Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
(7) P.R. No. 20347 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager, The
Assistant Finance Director-Accounting, The City Secretary And The
Grants Accountant To Serve As Signatories For The Texas General
Land Office Supplemental Disaster Relief Fund (Ike Recovery
Funds)
4
AGENDA
JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 20349 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2019
Ford Transit Response Unit From Chastang Ford Of Houston, Texas
Through H-GAC, Contract No. AM10-16 For The Utilities And Public
Works Departments That Will Be Used As A Camera Unit For Use In
The Televising Of Storm And Sanitary Sewer Lines For The Total
Amount Of $38,838.00; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities
Account No. 625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment
(9) P.R. No. 20350 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) For William D.
George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And
Supervising Physician Of The Employee Health Services Clinic. A
Total Of $46,100.00 Was Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2019
General Fund Professional Service Account 001-1301-541.54-00
And Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-1303-
541.54-00
(10) P.R. No. 20354 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Storm
And Sanitary Sewer Camera Equipment From Subsite Electronics Of
Petaluma, California Through BuyBoard Contract #513-16 For The
Utilities And Public Works Departments For Use In The Television
Of Storm And Sanitary Sewer Lines For The Total Amount Of
$123,784.46; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No.
625-1801-532.92-01, Equipment
(11) P.R. No. 20358 — A Resolution Authorizing Filing An Application
With Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs
(TDHCA) For Home Investment Partnerships Disaster Recovery
Funding
(12) P.R. No. 20359 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And Sprint Waste Services LP Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Purpose Of Depositing Refuse At The City's
Sanitary Landfill
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JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(13) P.R. No. 20361 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Whitley Penn, LLP, As
Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $108,800.00 For The Year Ending September
30, 2018. Finance Department Account #001-1031-515.54-00
(14) P.R. No. 20362 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Renewal
(Final Year) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
DRC Emergency Services, LLC Of Galveston, Texas For Provision Of
Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response
Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
(15) P.R. No. 20364 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Contract For A Geophysical Pipeline Investigation Survey At The
Spur 93 Business Park With Wild Associates Engineering &
Environmental Consulting Of Houston, Texas, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $5,100.00. EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
(16) P.R. No. 20368 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Three (3) Traffic Controller Boxes From Trafficware, Inc.
For The Replacement Of Control Boxes Located On Rev. Dr.
Ransom Howard (W. 7th) Street At Highway 82 (MLK); Saba Lane
At Twin City Highway; And, Savannah Avenue At Gulfway Drive,
Respectively. Funding Is Available In Public Works Signal Systems
Account: 001-1205-531.45-00. The Budget Impact Is $32,700.00
(17) P.R. No. 20369 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And Impact Waste And Recycling, LLC, Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of Depositing Refuse At The
City's Sanitary Landfill
(18) P.R. No. 20373 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Submit A Letter Of Intent To Be Considered For A Grant With
KaB00M! For A Build It With KaBOOM! Playground Grant For
Playground Equipment On St. Mary Park Located At 1025 5th Street
With A Possible Projected Budgetary Impact Of $8,500.00 Parks
Account Number 001-1207-531.39-00
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JULY 31, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(19) P.R. No. 20374 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A
Fusion Machine From Technology International Of Lake Mary,
Florida For The Utilities Department That Will Be Used In The
Replacement Of Sanitary Sewer Lines In The Total Amount Of
$97,680.00; Funds Are Available In Utilities Account No. 625-1801-
532.92-01, Equipment
(20) P.R. No. 20375 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Eleven
(11) Vehicles For The Police Department Via The Texas GoodBuy
Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 18-18 From Silsbee Ford Of
Silsbee, Texas, In The Amount Of $296,298.44; Funding Available
In Police Department Motor Vehicles Account Number 625-1801-
521.93-00
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 19940 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Program Of Health Excellence For Certified Nurses'
Aide Training To Port Arthur Residents At A Cost Not To Exceed
$20,000; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
(2) P.R. No. 20201 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Johnscorp International, Inc. Regarding The
Property Located At 549 4th Street For A Purchase Price Not To
Exceed $80,000, Account No. 120-1429-582.82-00. Final Payment
Contingent Upon The Receipt Of Grant Funds From The Economic
Development Administration ("EDA")
(3) P.R. No. 20342 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An
On-The-Job Training Contract With KLV Ventures Inc. For
Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Training Cost For Port Arthur
Residents Not To Exceed $17,500.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
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JULY 31, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 20353 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute A Contract Between Crawley's Shoreline
Construction Of Baytown, Texas And The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
For The Pleasure Island Bulkhead Replacement Project, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $278,659.00 Base Bid And
$66,096.00 Alternative Bid A for a total of $344,755.00. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 450-1293-549.89-00, Marina Other
Structures (Capitol Outlay)
(5) P.R. No. 20357 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member or Members To The Beautification Commission
(6) P.R. No. 20366 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Golf Course Committee
(7) P.R. No. 20372 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Kinlaw)
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6711 — An Appropriation Ordinance Increasing The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2017
And Ending September 30, 2018 By $220,000.00 For The Pleasure
Island Fund
(2) P.O. No. 6712 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For
The Year 2018 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax
Assessors Under Section 26.04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code
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JULY 311 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 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With the City
Attorney Potential Litigation Related to Landfill Accounts
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To
Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights,
Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending
Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Land
Located In Downtown Port Arthur
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Receive Legal Advice And
Consultation With The City Attorney Related To Potential Claims On
Outstanding Contractual Obligations Of The City
(5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land (Felix and Milton Barker Community Center) (Requested by
Councilmember Jones)
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JULY 31, 2018
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED
(6) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land Located At 549 4th Street
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 August 1, 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.
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 Requesting ro 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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