HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) 04/27/2021 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 27, 2021
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Kinlaw gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 27,
2021 at 9:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Pro Tern Charlotte Moses; Councilmembers Ingrid Holmes, Thomas
Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks and Donald Frank; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary
Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim
Duriso.
Mayor Thurman Bartie joined the Regular Meeting at 9:25 a.m.
Councilmember Donald Frank joined the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Harold L. Doucet Sr. Regarding The Port Arthur Health
Department And Staff
Harold Doucet appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Monthly February
2021 Financial Report
Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
The Mayor assumed chairing the meeting.
(1) A Presentation By Police Department Staff Regarding Golf
Carts And Four-Wheelers (Requested By Councilmember
Jones)
Port Arthur Police Officer Ricky Antoine gave the above-mentioned presentation.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s):
(1) April 27, 2021 as "Patricia Avery Day"
(2) May 1, 2021 as "National Pediatric Awareness Day"
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM
(1) To Receive Public Comment On A Request By Aspect
Energy, LLC For A Permit To Drill An Oil And Gas Well On
Section 9, T&NO RR Survey, Abstract No. 242, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m.
Development Services Director Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and
gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Kevin Haring appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:29 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(3) A Presentation By Public Works Staff Regarding Sign/Signal
Lights And Street Lights
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano and Drainage/Traffic Engineer Flozelle Roberts
gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Regular City
Council Meetings
The City Secretary and staff gave a presentation regarding returning to in-person
council meetings.
The following motion was made:
IN-PERSON COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL RESUME JULY 6, 2021
AND IN-PERSON/VIDEO CONFERENCE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 21819, 21849, 21887 and 21904:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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A. Travel Request/Expense Report — None
B. Minutes
March 8, 2021 Special Meeting
March 12, 2021 Special Meeting
March 16, 2021 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting
March 30, 2021 Regular Meeting
April 8, 2021 Special Meeting (Retreat)
April 13, 2021 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21797 — A Resolution Authorizing City Manager To
Remit Payment To The City Of Port Neches For The Annual
Recurring Costs Of The Regional Radio System In The
Amount Of $78,116.06; Funding Available In 001-17-045-
5491-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 21797 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-149.
(2) P.R. No. 21798 — A Resolution Rejecting The Bid For
Security Guards Services For City Hall And The Annex
Building And Authorizing Re-Advertisement With The
Appropriate Scope Of Services
Proposed Resolution No. 21798 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-150.
(5) P.R. No. 21865 — A Resolution For Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Litter Fences
From Metta Technologies, Inc. Of Toledo, Ohio In The
Amount Of $111,300.00 For The City Landfill. Funding Is
Available In The Landfill Equipment Account Number 403-
50-320-8522-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 21865 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-151.
(6) P.R. No. 21867 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(Final Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Groups 1, 2 & 3C, And Williams Transport Of
Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of
Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $57,015.00 Per Year.
Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001-25-065-5311-
00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 21867 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-152.
(7) P.R. No. 21868 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Procure The Services Of IPS Pump Services Of
Houston, Texas For The Maintenance And Rebuild Of Raw
Water Transfer Pump No. 102 At The Water Purification
Plant, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$39,945.00 From Account No. 410-40-210-5318-00-00-
000, Equipment Maintenance
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Proposed Resolution No. 21868 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-153.
(8) P.R. No. 21869 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third-Year
(Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And (5) Vendors
For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area A. Funds Are Available In General Fund
Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000 (Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 21869 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-154.
(9) P.R. No. 21870 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third-Year
(Second And Final Renewal) Of Contracts For Mowing
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And (17) Vendors
For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In An Areas Of The City
Designated As Areas B-E. Funds Are Available In General
Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000 (Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 21870 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-155.
(10) P.R. No. 21871 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third-Year
(Second And Final Renewal) Of A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And R. L. Eldridge Construction, Inc., Of
Sabine Pass, Texas @ $0.0065 Per Square Foot, For Grass
Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned
Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area F, Sabine Pass. Funds Are Available In
General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-
000-, (Other Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 21871 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-156.
(11) P.R. No. 21882 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And
Paragon Southwest Medical Waste Of Anahuac, Texas For
The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary
Landfill
Proposed Resolution No. 21882 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-157.
(12) P.R. No. 21886 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And Rustin Penland
For The Sale Of Four Acres Of Land In The Spur 93 Business
Park
Proposed Resolution No. 21886 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-158.
(14) P.R. No. 21889 — A Resolution Ratifying Community
Pre-Employment Agreements Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Robogistics LLC For Four (4) 2020 Summer Interns
Retained By Robogistics In An Amount Not To Exceed
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$26,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No.120-80-
625-5475-00-00-000-
Proposed Resolution No. 21889 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-159.
(15) P.R. No. 21890 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Entering Into A Service Agreement With Kirksey's Sprint
Printing Of Beaumont, Texas For The Printing And Mailout
Of The 9th Annual PAEDC Newsletter; In An Amount Not To
Exceed $15,000.00, Account No. 120-80-625-5474-00-00-
000
Proposed Resolution No. 21890 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-160.
(16) P.R. No. 21894 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Two (2) Ford F-250 Trucks For Water Utilities Department
From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The GoodBuy
Purchasing Program In The Total Amount Of $62,410.50.
Funds Are Available In Utilities Account No. 625-40-215-
8523-00-00-000-, Vehicles
Proposed Resolution No. 21894 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-161.
(17) P.R. No. 21897 — A Resolution Approving The Ratification
Of A General Services Agreement Between The Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation And Panama
Equipment, LLC For Engineering Design, Platform
Construction, Installation And Other Related Services For
The Project At 549 4th Street (The Press Building) The
Amount Of $249,425.66. Funds Available In EDC Account
No. 120-80-625-5494-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 21897 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-162.
(19) P.R. No. 21905 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment
To Resolution 20-463 For The Audit Services Contract With
Weaver And Tidwell, LLP, For An Amount Not To Exceed
$30,000.00 And A Total Contract Amount Of $166,000.00.
Funding Is Available In The Finance Department
Professional Services Account #001-07-015-5420-00-10-
000
Proposed Resolution No. 21905 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-163.
(20) P.R. No. 21906 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Enter Into Choice Partners Contract No.
19/060MR-01 With Graham County Land Company Of
Robbinsville, North Carolina For Trash And Debris Removal
In The City Of Port Arthur. The Total Price For This Service
Is $45,006.00 And Funding Is Available In Solid Waste /
Other Contractual Services, Account Number 403-50-305-
5470-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 21906 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-164.
(21) P.R. No. 21907 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rental Of A
750k Dozer From Doggett Heavy Machinery Services Of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana For The Port Arthur Landfill For
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Seven (7) Month Period, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $47,600.00. Funding Is Available In Landfill /
Equipment Rental, Account Number 403-50-320-5402-00-
00-000-
Proposed Resolution No. 21907 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-165.
(22) P.R. No. 21909 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2021-2024
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, Covid-19
Immunization Grant Program To Increase Covid-19
Vaccination Capacity Across This Jurisdiction. The Total
Amount Of This Grant Will Not Exceed $742,512.00 And It
Will Be Effective Upon Signature Through 06/30/2024. No
Cash Match Is Required
Proposed Resolution No. 21909 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-166.
(23) P.R. No. 21911 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Artists
Museum Society For The Use Of The Texas Artists Museum
Society (TAMS) Building As The City Of Port Arthur COVID-
19 Vaccination Site Through December 31, 2021 With A
Cost Not To Exceed $3,500.00; Funding Available In
Account Number 155-07-015-5401-00-40-30, (Health Dept
COVD23)
Proposed Resolution No. 21911 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-167.
(24) P.R. No. 21913 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And LSJ
Trucking Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purpose Of
Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary Landfill
Proposed Resolution No. 21913 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-168.
(25) P.R. No. 21914 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And
Neches Management Services Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary
Landfill
Proposed Resolution No. 21914 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-169.
(26) P.R. No. 21915 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Gregory K. Casmire, For Professional Construction
Inspection Services For The Public Works Engineering
Division For A One Year Period In An Amount Not To
Exceed $87,750.00. Funding Is Available In Streets /
Capital Project, Account Number 307-231-053-8517-00-
10-000- And HMGP/CDBG, Account Number 154-2300-
901-53.00 And 148-2300-901-53.00
Proposed Resolution No. 21915 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-170.
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 21819 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Authorize Sludge Caking And Waste Hauling
From The Water Purification Plant And Main Wastewater
Treatment Plant To The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment
Plant And Polymer Tank Rental From Sprint Waste Services
Of Port Arthur, Texas, With A Budgetary Impact Of
$41,868.33 From Account Nos. 410-40-210-54700-00-00-
000- And 410-40-225-5470-00-00-000- (Other Contractual
Services)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Hollmes that Proposed Resolution No. 21819 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Donnie Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21819 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-171.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-171 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-171
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER'S DECISION TO AUTHORIZE SLUDGE
CAKING AND WASTE HAULING FROM THE
WATER PURIFICATION PLANT AND MAIN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO THE
PORT ACRES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
AND POLYMER TANK RENTAL FROM SPRINT
WASTE SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
WITH A BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $41,868.33
FROM ACCOUNT NOS. 410-40-210-54700-00-
00-000- AND 410-40-225-5470-00-00-000-
(OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES)
(4) P.R. No. 21849 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
DCD Construction, LLC. In The Amount Of $28,100.00 And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City
Manager For Demolition Of Five (5) Residential Structures
(Group G) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To
Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000- (General
Fund-Other Contractual Service) (13) P.R. No. 21887 —
A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Repairs To The Port
Arthur News Building (549 4th Street) By SWS
Environmental Services (US Ecology) In The Amount Of
$79,522.60; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120-
80-625-5494-00-00-000-
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21849 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-172.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-172 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-172
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
DCD CONSTRUCTION, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$28,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY
MANAGER FOR DEMOLITION OF FIVE (5)
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (GROUP G)
LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY, TO BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-13-035-5470-
00-10-000- (GENERAL FUND-OTHER
CONTRACTUAL SERVICE) (13) P.R. NO.
21887 — A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE PORT ARTHUR
NEWS BUILDING (549 4TH STREET) BY SWS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (US ECOLOGY) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $79,522.60; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-
5494-00-00-000-
(13) P.R. No. 21887 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Repairs
To The Port Arthur News Building (549 4th Street) By SWS
Environmental Services (US Ecology) In The Amount Of
$79,522.60; Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5494-00-00-000-
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Holmes and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 21887 be adopted.
EDC Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21887 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-173.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-173 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-173
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY
REPAIRS TO THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
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BUILDING (549 4TH STREET) BY SWS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (US ECOLOGY) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $79,522.60; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-
5494-00-00-000-
(18) P.R. No. 21904 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
20-377, As It Pertains To The Purchase Of Various
Degreasers And Biological Aids, By Adding An Additional
Vendor, With No Increase To The Approved Projected
Budgetary Impact Amount Of $65,000.00. Funding
Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-220-5217-
00-00-000-, Treatment Chemicals
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Holmes that Proposed Resolution No. 21904 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Donnie Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw and Marks.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21904 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-174.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-174 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-174
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
20-377, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PURCHASE OF
VARIOUS DEGREASERS AND BIOLOGICAL
AIDS, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL VENDOR,
WITH NO INCREASE TO THE APPROVED
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF
$65,000.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN WATER
UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-220-5217-00-
00-000-, TREATMENT CHEMICALS
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6954 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021 By
$45,000.00 For The General Fund, And $205,000.00 For
The General Liability Fund
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6954 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-31.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 21-31 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-31
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 BY
$45,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, AND
$205,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL LIABILITY
FUND
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21780 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase
Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not
To Exceed $905,933.99 Per Annum
Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance
Fund 612-11-025-5410-00-00-000-, $905,933.99
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Marks
that Proposed Resolution No. 21780 be adopted.
Human Resource Director Trameka Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21780 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-175.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-175 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-175
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL WINDSTORM
COVERAGE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$905,933.99 PER ANNUM
PROPOSED FUNDING BY: GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE FUND 612-11-025-5410-00-00-
000-, $905,933.99
(2) P.R. No. 21888 — A Resolution Approving The Payment Of
$28,748.00 For Additional Conduit And Electrical
Components For 549 4th Street (The Press Building); Funds
Available In PAEDC Account No. 307-80-625-8512-00-10-
000-; Project No. EDC549
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21888 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-176.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-176 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-176
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF
$28,748.00 FOR ADDITIONAL CONDUIT AND
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR 549 4TH
STREET (THE PRESS BUILDING); FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN PAEDC ACCOUNT NO. 307-80-
625-8512-00-10-000-; PROJECT NO. EDC549
(3) P.R. No. 21895 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
21-027, Approving An Operating Lease Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation ("PAEDC") And Hewlett-Packard Financial
Services Company For Data Network Equipment Supplied
By Datavox Of Houston, Texas At 549 4th (The "Press
Building") In The Amount Of $12,585.56 Per Month For A
60 Month Term And Authorization Of A One-Time Payment
$46,825.16 To Datavox For The Initial Installation Costs Of
Cabling Infrastructure, A Communication System, And
Other Related Items. Funds Available In EDC Account No.
120-80-625-5494-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21895 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-177.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-177 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-177
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
21-027, APPROVING AN OPERATING LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PAEDC") AND
HEWLETT-PACKARD FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMPANY FOR DATA NETWORK EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED BY DATAVOX OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
AT 549 4TH (THE "PRESS BUILDING") IN THE
AMOUNT OF $12,585.56 PER MONTH FOR A 60
MONTH TERM AND AUTHORIZATION OF A ONE-
TIME PAYMENT $46,825.16 TO DATAVOX FOR
THE INITIAL INSTALLATION COSTS OF
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CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE, A
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND OTHER
RELATED ITEMS. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5494-00-00-000
(4) P.R. No. 21903 — A Resolution Authorizing Appointing A
Member Or Members To The Downtown Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone TIRZ #1 Board
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21903 was adopted appointing Mayor
Thurman Bartie to the board.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes,
Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21903 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 21-178.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-178 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-178
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
21-027, APPROVING AN OPERATING LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PAEDC") AND
HEWLETT-PACKARD FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMPANY FOR DATA NETWORK EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED BY DATAVOX OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
AT 549 4TH (THE "PRESS BUILDING") IN THE
AMOUNT OF $12,585.56 PER MONTH FOR A 60
MONTH TERM AND AUTHORIZATION OF A ONE-
TIME PAYMENT $46,825.16 TO DATAVOX FOR
THE INITIAL INSTALLATION COSTS OF
CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE, A
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND OTHER
RELATED ITEMS. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5494-00-00-000
(5) P.R. No. 21910 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement
With LD Construction Of Beaumont, Texas For The Various
Street Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Of 18
Streets In The Amount Of $2,936,040.50. Funding Is
Available In The Street Maintenance And Repair Capital
Improvement Account Number 307-1601-591.86-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 21910 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 21910 be amended to state that the final contract
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and execution thereof will be allowed after the contract is put in a manner satisfactory
to the Legal Department.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 21910 was adopted.
Proposed Resolution No. 21910 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
21-179.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-179 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-179
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LD
CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR
THE VARIOUS STREET ROADWAY PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT OF 18 STREETS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,936,040.50. FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN THE STREET MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
NUMBER 307-1601-591.86-00
A. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 6955 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas
Government Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6955 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 21-32.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones,
Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 21-32 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-32
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO
§418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE
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VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive
Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or
Pending Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of
Port Arthur
(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 (PAPA) and Port Arthur Fire Firefighters (IAFF Local
No. 397)
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To
Provide Advice And Counsel Regarding Collection Of Fees Owed
To The City
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate
The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property
Located At 3540 9th Avenue And Downtown Port Arthur
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial
Business Prospect (DexTex Industrial Services, LLC DBA RamTex)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:32 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:46 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Marks,
and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:49 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD April 27, 2021.
APPROVED:
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