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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 4, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, Director of Planning & Development Services
Cc: Philip Vilardi, Building Official
RE: P.R. No. 21939 —A resolution approving a waiver of building permit fees
for a construction project
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request approval of Proposed Resolution No. 21939
authorizing a waiver of building permit fees associated with the reconstruction of The
Hospitality Center, located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
Background:
On April 15, 2021, an application was filed with the City's Permitting Division to
reconstruct the Hospitality Center, located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas.
The Hospitality Center is a clean, safe and dignified environment where a hearty, daily
meal is provided for the elderly on fixed incomes, temporarily needy, working poor,
disabled, and homeless persons. All in need are served, regardless of age, race,
gender, or religion. All persons have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
This belief is the core value of the Hospitality Center, and daily, they strive to serve
guests with the utmost care and dignity.
There is no charge or fee for receiving a meal at the Hospitality Center.
The Hospitality Center is open seven days a week and all 365 days of the year. The
facility serves the populace of South Jefferson County readily. Approximately 40,000
meals were served last fiscal year.
Budget Impact:
City Council is being asked to approve the waiver of$5,458.53 for all fees associated
with building permits (i.e., Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 21939
authorizing a waiver for building permit fees associated with the reconstruction of The
Hospitality Center, located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE WAIVER OF BUILDING
PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOUTH JEFFERSON COUNTY OF TEXAS HOSPITALITY CENTER
LOCATED AT 3959 GULFWAY DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, The South Jefferson County of Texas Hospitality Center ("The
Hospitality Center"), a 501c3 non-profit organization, located at 3959 Gulfway Drive in
Port Arthur, Texas is a clean, safe and dignified environment where a hearty, daily meal
is provided for the elderly on fixed incomes, temporarily needy, working poor, disabled
and homeless persons regardless of age, race, gender or religion; and
WHEREAS, the Hospitality Center is open seven days a week and all 365 days of
the year; and,
WHEREAS, the Hospitality Center accomplishes a legitimate city purpose of
reducing crime, assisting the homeless and aiding the elderly; and
WHEREAS, the Hospitality Center periodically provides the city performance
reports detailing their support of the citizens they serve; and
WHEREAS, the city receives the benefit of reduced hunger of the elderly and
homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, building plans have been submitted to the City of Port Arthur for the
reconstruction of its current facility located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, a request is being submitted for the waiver of the building permit fees
as to facilitate the construction of facilities for the Hospitality Center; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the waiver of the building fees to
reconstruct The Hospitality Center serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That City Council has determined the waiver of building fees to
reconstruct The South Jefferson County of Texas Hospitality Center located at 3959
Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur, Texas serves public purpose for the City of Port Arthur,
Texas, and that The Hospitality Center periodically informs the City Council of its
performance metrics concerning the meals provided and that the city receives the benefit
of reduced hunger of its homeless, elderly and low income citizens.
Section 3. That City Council authorizes the waiver of building permit fees, in an
amount not to exceed $5,458.53, associated with the reconstruction of the Hospitality
Center, located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of May, A.D., 2021, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
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Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AValecia " al" Tizeno, City Y Attorney U
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
Pamela D. Langford, Director of
Planning & Development Services