HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 24, 2009 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING -March 24, 2009
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Henderson 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, March
24, 2009 at 8:43 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, ]r.;
Councilmembers Morris Albright, III, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Dawana K. Wise and
Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City Manager Stephen Fitrgibbons, City Secretary Terri
Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark
Blanton.
Councilmember Elizabeth "Liz" Segler arrived at the Regular Meeting at 8:43 a.m.
Councilmember Martin Flood arrived at the Regular Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations -None
Minutes
February 23, 2009 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
February 24, 2009 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
February 27, 2009 Joint/Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
For reason of non-attendance, Councilmember Williamson recused himself from voting
on the above-mentioned minutes.
March 30, 2009 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(i) Ken Cavaretta Regarding Speeding And Neighborhood
Concerns On Brazos Avenue -NOT PRESENT
(2) Gene Hardy Regarding Dump Truck Traffic On Lake Arthur
Drive -NOT PRESENT
B. Presentations -None
C. Corresoondence
(1) Certification of Candidates
Cit~Secretarv Terri Hanks read the followinq correspondence into the record:
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the following candidates have duly filed with
this office to be placed on the Ballot of the City of Port Arthur General
Election to be held on May 9, 2009:
For Councilmember District 5:
Farrell Johnson, Jr.
Sheila Norwood
John Beard, Jr.
2270 Bayou Drive
3125 15th Street
1145 Grannis Avenue
For Councilmember District 6:
Robert E. "Bob" Williamson 4608 Alamosa
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 13"' day
of March, 2009.
/s/
Terri Hanks,
City Secretary
Official Seal of the City of Port Arthur
(2) Disqualification Of Petition For November 2008 Special Election
City Secretary Terri Hanks read the following correspondence into the record:
March 12, 2009
MR. WILLIE LEWIS, ]R.
2301 LAKESHORE DRIVE
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
Dear Mr. Lewis:
The City Secretary's Office has examined 193 pages of the petition or
petitions submitted on March 9, 2009. This letter shall serve as notice
that the petition or petitions for charter amendments have been declared
insufficient based on the following reasons:
1. The "Petition for Charter Amendments" states: "Pursuant to Section
9.004 Local Government Code, we the fol%wing qua/ified voters of
the City of Port Arthur herein petition the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur to order an e%ction as to submit the attached Charter
Amendments to the City's qualified voters for their approval at a
November 4, 2008 Specia/ E/ection. "
The November 4, 2008 Uniform Election date was held last
vear and it is therefore impossible to comely with vour
request.
2. Local Government Code, Chapter 9, Home-Rule Municipality,
Section 9.004, Charter Amendments, (a) The governing body of a
municipality on its own motion may submit a proposed charter
amendment to the municipality's qualified voters for their approval
at an election. The governing body shall submit a proposed charter
amendment to the voters for their approval at an election if the
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submission is supported by a petition signed by a number
of qualified voters of the municipality equal to at least five
percent of the number of qualified voters of the
municipality or 20,000, whichever is the smaller.
On March 11, 2009, Jefferson County Voter's Registrar produced a
total of weekly registrants. City of Port Arthur precincts and
registration numbers were prepared in a spreadsheet (enc%sed).
The spreadsheet reveals a total of 30,421 total registered voters in
the City of Port Arthur. Five percent (5%) of the 30,421 registered
is 1,5215ignatures.
The uetition submitted March 9 2009 contained a total of
1227 sianatures The petition does not contain the
adequate number of sianatures.
3. Texas Election Code, Title 16, Miscellaneous Provisions, Chapter
277, Petition Prescribed by Law Outside Code, Section 277.002,
Validity of Petition Signatures, Subsection (3), A petition
signature is invalid if the signer signed the petition earlier
than the 180"' before the date the petition is filed.
Seutember 9 2008 is the 180th date before the petition
was filed.
Of the 1,227 signatures that were received, 66 signatures did not
qualify because there was no date of signature.
Of the 1,227 signatures that were received, 762 signatures did not
qualify because the signature was prior to the 180"' date, being
September 9, 2008.
A total of 828 sianatures are not valid under Texas Election
Code, Section 277.002.
If any additional clarification is needed, please contact the City Secretary's
Office.
Sincerely,
/s/
Terri Hanks, TRMC
City Secretary
Enclosures
c: Mayor Deloris Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, Jr.
Councilmember Elizabeth Segler
Councilmember Morris Albright, III
Councilmember Martin Flood
Councilmember John Beard, Jr.
Councilmember Robert E. Williamson
Councilmember Dawana K. Wise
Councilmember Thomas J. Henderson
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons
City Attorney Mark Sokolow
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P. R. No. 15115 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Members
Of The Pleasure Island Commission
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15115 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 15115 was tabled.
Councilmember Segler joined the Regular Meeting at 8:43 a.m.
(2) P. R. No. 15118 - A Resolution Appointing/Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Library Board
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Mayor Prince named the followingcitizen to the Library Board:
Ms. Sonya Rose, 4245 Ashland Drive, Port Arthur, Texas
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 15118 be adopted with the above-stated
appointment.
Library Director Jose Martinez appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
related to the Library Board.
Mayor Prince requested copies of the Library Board's Meeting Minutes.
Proposed Resolution No. 15118 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-093.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-093 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-093
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING /
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS
TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Item's F and J, and Proposed Resolution No. 15154.
A. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote To
Tommie Vaughn Motors In The Amount Of $21,317 For The
Purchase Of A 2009 Ford Explorer Sports Utility Vehicle For
The Planning Department
B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Hertz
Equipment Rental Corporation In The Amount Of $18,500
For The Purchase Of A New Heavy-Duty 7LG Platform
Scissor Lift (Model #3246ES) For The Transit Department
C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Contract To
Huffman Construction In The Amount Of $4.74/CY For
Supplemental Debris Collection Services Throughout The
City
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D. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote To AED
Professionals/General Medical Devices, Inc., In The
Amount Of $11,990 For The Purchase Of Ten (10)
Automatic External Defibrillators & Accessories For The Fire
Department
E. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To
Thyssenkrupp Elevator In The Amount Of $5,940 For A 36-
Month Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance Plan For The Water
Purification Plant
F. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of A Voice
Recorder System From Voice Print International (HGAC
Contract) In The Amount Of $79,300 For The Police/Fire
Dispatch Center. The Southeast Texas Regional Planning
Commission Will Reimburse $25,000 Toward The
Equipment Plus $1,500 Toward Installation
The above-mentioned item was held for individual discussion.
G. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To
Overhead Door In The Amount Of $29,741 For Various Door
Repairs (Damaged By Hurricane Ike) At The Main And Port
Acres Waste Water Treatment Plants
H. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To SKR
Construction In The Amount Of $7,120 For Various Repairs
(Damaged By Hurricane Ike) To The Garage/Warehouse
Building At The Main Waste Water Treatment Plant
I. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To City
Fence In The Amount Of $6,900 And Brinkley Property In
The Amount Of $18,950 For Fencing (Damaged By
Hurricane Ike) At Various Utility Operations Department
Sites
). Consideration And Approval Of Confirming Payment To
Southeast Service Co. In The Amount Of $15,543.24 For Air
Conditioning Repair Work At The Recreation Center
The above-mentioned item was held for individual discussion.
K. Exaense Reports:
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Attended NLC Congressional City Conference,
Washington, D.C.
March 13-18, 2009 $2,935.81
Councilmember Morris Albright, III:
Attended Golden Triangle Days, Austin, TX
March i-3, 2009 $ 945.68
Councilmember Tom Henderson:
Attended Golden Triangle Days, Austin, TX
March 1-3, 2009 $ 825.45
City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons:
Attended Golden Triangle Days, Austin, TX
March 1-3, 2009 $ 590.82
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City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
Hearing For Square Mile Energy Litigation 8: Meeting
Regarding Other Potential and Pending Litigation
Beaumont, TX
March 17, 2009 $ 18.45
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 15123 - A Resolution Approving A Previously
Authorized Agreement By The City Manager With SCS
Engineers Of Bedford, Texas To Investigate Groundwater
Exceedences At The City Landfill For The Amount Of
$13,800; Funding Being Available In Account 403-1274-
533.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15123 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-094.
(2) P. R. No. 15144 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Contract
With Employees Benefit Solutions Inc. (EBS) To Provide
Administrative Services For The 2009 Retirees Drug
Subsidy (RDS) Filing At A Cost Of $15,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 15144 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-095.
(3) P. R. No. 15145 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute The
Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $338,335.95 Made
Against Fidelity National Insurance Company As A Result
Of The Flood Damage To The Sabine Pass Fire Station #4
Proposed Resolution No. 15145 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-096.
(4) P. R. No. 15147 - A Resolution Authorizing Texas Gas
Service To Install A Gas Pipeline Through The City Of Port
Arthur Property Located In Lot 5, Block 7, Range H, Port
Arthur Land Company, ]efferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15147 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-097.
(5) P. R. No. 15151 - A Resolution Authorizing Advertising For
Bids To Reconstruct 39"' Street
Proposed Resolution No. 15151 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-098.
(6) P. R. No. 15152 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With SCS Engineers Of
Bedford, Texas To Provide Engineering Design For The
Reconstruction Of The Landfrll Levee Damaged By
Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $39,800; Funding Being
Available In Project IKELF, 121-2300-901.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15152 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-099.
(7) P. R. No. 15153 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept A Reimbursement In The Amount Of
$72,509.30 From The Texas Department Of Transportation
For The Pedestrian Trail (Boardwalk Extension) Project And
Closing The Project
Proposed Resolution No. 15153 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-100.
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(8) P.R. No. 15154 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid To
Americlear Pool & Spa, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Replastering Of The Recreation Center Pool And Mosley
Pool In The Amount Not To Exceed $56,898.00 Account
Number 001-1207-531.39-00
The above-mentioned Proposed Resolution was held for individual discussion.
(9) P. R. No. 15155 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To The
Lowest Responsible Bidder And Authorizing The Execution
Of The Contract For Janitorial Services To Y & M Cleaning
Services Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Parks And
Recreation Department In The Amount Of $24,804.00 For
An Initial One (1) Year Period With An Option To Renew
For Up To Two (2) Additional Years At The Original Bid
Amount. Account No. 001-1402-551.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15155 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-101.
(10) P. R. No. 15156 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities
Easement From Madison Clearview Port Arthur, LP For The
Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of
Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 15156 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-102.
(11) P. R. No. 15157 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Renew The Contract For Fuel Dispensing With
Fuelman Of Beaumont, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15157 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-103.
(12) P. R. No. 15158 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Flood Coverage Through Fidelity National Insurance
Company In The Amount Of $25,260.00 Per Annum
Proposed Resolution No. 15158 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-104.
(13) P. R. No. 15159 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Commercial Windstorm Coverage In The Amount Not To
Exceed $499,714 Per Annum
Proposed Resolution No. 15159 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-105.
(14) P. R. No. 15160 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Settlement
Of The Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$13,251.76 Made Against Juan Santiago Ortiz And Bristol
West Insurance Group
Proposed Resolution No. 15160 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-106.
(15) P. R. No. 15161 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Apply For The Recovery Act Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant From The Department Of
Justice In The Amount Of $201,567
Proposed Resolution No. 15161 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-107.
(16) P. R. No. 15165 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With
JLaday Construction In The Amount Of $7,885.00 For
Repairs To The Concession Stands At Roy O'Neil And Dr. U.
G. Gibson Fields, Respectively, Located At Adams Park
[3401 60"' Street] Acct No. 121-2300-901.39-00 IKEADM
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Proposed Resolution No. 15165 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-108.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Items -Consent
F. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of A Voice
Recorder System From Voice Print International (HGAC
Contract) In The Amount Of $79,300 For The Police/Fire
Dispatch Center. The Southeast Texas Regional Planning
Commission Will Reimburse $25,000 Toward The
Equipment Plus $1,500 Toward Installation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Item F be adopted.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquires
related to the malfunction of the current recording system.
Item F was adopted.
]. Consideration And Approval Of Confirming A Payment To
Southeast Service Co. In The Amount Of $15,543.24 For Air
Conditioning Repair Work At The Recreation Center
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Item J be adopted.
Human Resources Director Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to
address inquires related to the Recreation Center's roof and air conditioning hurricane
damages.
Item J was adopted.
Councilmember Flood arrived at 9:00 a.m.
Resolutions -Consent
(8) P.R. No. 15154 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid To
Americlear Pool & Spa, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Replastering Of The Recreation Center Pool And Mostey
Pool In The Amount Not To Exceed $56,898.00 Account
Number 001-1207-531.39-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15154 be adopted.
Human Resources Director Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to
address inquires related to swimming pool replastering and addressed safety concerns.
Proposed Resolution No. 15154 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-109.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-109 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-109
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID TO
AMERICLEAR POOL & SPA, LLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR REPLASTERING OF
THE RECREATION CENTER POOL AND
MOSLEY POOL IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $56,898.00 ACCOUNT NUMBER
001-1207-531.39-00
A. Resolutions
(i) P. R. No. 15107 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
08-482 And Authorizing The Execution Of An Installment
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arthur
Square Apartments, LP, A Nevada Limited Partnership
(Successor To Fairway Plaza, LLC By Conversion) And
Authorized To Transact Business Under The Name 2006
Arthur Square Apartments, LP
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15107 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City
Council to address inquiries related to the proposed installment agreement.
Proposed Resolution No. 15107 was adopted over the dissenting vote by
Councilmember Flood, becoming Resolution No. 09-110.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Flood.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-110 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-110
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 08-482 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ARTHUR SQUARE APARTMENTS, LP, A
NEVADA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(SUCCESSOR TO FAIRWAY PLAZA, LLC BY
CONVERSION) AND AUTHORIZED TO
TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME
2006 ARTHUR SQUARE APARTMENTS, LP
(2) P. R. No. 15143 - A Resolution In Support Of Providing
Residents With An Easy-To-Use Program (NLC Prescription
Discount Card Program) To Help Save Money On
Prescription Drug Purchases (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Wise that Proposed Resolution No. 15143 be adopted.
Mayor Prince announced that the NLC (National League of Cities) Prescription Discount
Card Program will assist citizens with prescription costs.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Wise that Proposed Resolution No. 15143 be amended to designate the Program
Contact as Mayor Deloris Prince.
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 15143 carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 15143 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-111.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-111 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-111
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH AN EASY-
TO-USE PROGRAM (NLC PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM) TO HELP
SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG
PURCHASES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
(3) P.R. No. 15163 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Survey By
Professor Esser Of Lamar University
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson Proposed Resolution No. 15163 be adopted.
Planning and Zoning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries related to the proposed survey.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson to hold Proposed Resolution No. 15163 until after the Executive Session.
The motion to hold Proposed Resolution No. 15163 carried.
(4) P.R. No. 15164 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
07-504 And Resolution No. 08-389 In Their Entirety And
Accepting A Water Utility Easement From LRG Legacy
Senior Housing Of Port Arthur, LP For The Construction,
Installation, Laying, And Maintenance Of Water Utilities In
The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15164 be adopted.
Director of Utility Operations Kelly Eldridge appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the proposed utility easement.
Proposed Resolution No. 15164 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Williamson, becoming Resolution No. 09-112.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
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The caption of Resolution No. 09-112 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-112
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 07-504 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 08-389 IN THEIR
ENTIRETY AND ACCEPTING A WATER
UTILITY EASEMENT FROM LRG LEGACY
SENIOR HOUSING OF PORT ARTHUR, LP
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION, LAYING, AND
MAINTENANCE OF WATER UTILITIES IN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Mayor Prince recognized Reverend Kurt Washington present in the audience.
(5) P.R. No. 15148 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Housing Of Prisoners And The Agreement With ]efferson
County Thereon
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 15148 be adopted.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
related to the proposed agreement with Jefferson County.
Proposed Resolution No. 15148 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-113.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-113 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-113
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
HOUSING OF PRISONERS AND THE
AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY
THEREON
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 5990 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager And City Attorney To Transfer Land (Parcels 2.1
And 2.3 Of Block 152) To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Williamson, Proposed Ordinance
No. 5990 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-24.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-24 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 09-24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
TRANSFER LAND (PARCELS 2.1 AND 2.3
OF BLOCK 152) TO THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(2) P.O. No. 5991 - An Ordinance Providing That Temporary
Employees Hired Pursuant To The National Emergency
Grant (NEG) Program Be Treated The Same As Direct Hire
Temporaries For Hiring Purposes
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5991 be adopted.
Human Resources Director Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to
request consideration in allowing employment opportunities for temporary employees.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5991 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-25.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Wise, Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-25 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 09-25
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES HIRED
PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL
EMERGENCY GRANT(NEG)PROGRAM BE
TREATED THE SAME AS DIRECT HIRE
TEMPORARIES FOR HIRING PURPOSES
(3) P.O. No. 5992 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Settlement
Of A Claim In The Amount Of $73,712.50 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City
Commercial Garbage Truck #1487
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5992 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 09-26.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-26 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 09-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
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NECESSARY TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT
OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$73,712.50 MADE AGAINST TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML)
AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO CITY COMMERCIAL GARBAGE TRUCK
# 1487
(4) P.O. No. 5993 - An Ordinance Approving An Agreement Of
Employment For Floyd Batiste As Chief Executive Officer Of
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Authorizing The City Council Of The City
Of Port Arthur To Execute The Agreement Pursuant To The
Bylaws
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5993 be removed.
Councilmember Williamson requested an Executive Session Item to discuss the
Proposed Ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5993 was removed over the dissenting vote of Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman.
C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(1) Report On Recovery Package And Hurricane Ike Recovery
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill presented the above-
mentioned report and distributed information as shown in Exhibit "A" of the Meeting
Minutes.
Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 9:45 a.m.
(2) Report On Weed And Seed Program (Requested By Mayor
Pro Tem Chatman)
Weed and Seed Coordinator LaTonya Turner presented the above-mentioned report.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
regarding the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office interceding
into the affairs of the Weed and Seed Program.
The City Manager requested a report on the history and challenges of the Weed and
Seed Program.
Mavor Prince made the following statement for the record:
But while we are talking about that, so that there is not a dirty light that
shines on Ms. Turner. This has nothing...the funding has nothing to do
with anything that Ms. Turner has done. So, I want that on the record.
(3) Alley Usage And Private/Public Responsibility
Planning and Zoning Director Colleen Russell presented the above-mentioned report.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to construction work in alleys.
(4) Report On The Frozen Step Program [Salary And Ranges]
Of City Employees (Requested By Mayor Prince)
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Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill presented the above-
mentioned report and distributed information as shown in Exhibit "B" of the Meeting
Minutes.
Human Resources Director Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries related to conducting an updated classification and salary plan.
Councilmember Williamson requested an Executive Session Item or a Special Meeting to
discuss the Salary and Wage Program.
(2) Report On Weed And Seed Program (Requested By Mayor
Pro Tem Chatman)
Mayor Pro Tem Chatman requested that the above-mentioned report be revisited to
accommodate speakers in the audience.
Stephen Jackson Academy President Judy Jackson, 6195 Brazos Avenue, appeared
before the City Council to address qualifying youth programs for Weed and Seed
funding.
City Manager Stephen Fitrgibbons acknowledged that Social Services Block Grant
(SSBG) funding allowances will be available soon.
Ms. Karen Burris-Simon, 2210 Norfolk, Suite 212, Houston, Texas appeared before the
City Council to address inquiries related to program funding.
Weed And Seed Program Director LaTonya Turner appeared before the City Council to
speak in support of participating with the Stephen Jackson Academy youth programs.
(5) Report On Atlantic Road Speed Limits (Requested By
Councilmember Beard)
Chief of Police Mark Blanton presented the above-mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 11:20 a.m. and reconvened their
Regular Meeting at 1:07 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince;
Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Williamson and Henderson; City Manager Fitzgibbons;
City Secretary Hanks; and City Attorney Sokolow.
Mayor Pro Tem Chatman arrived during the Executive Session at 1:32 p.m.
Councilmember Wise arrived during the Executive Session at 1:30 p.m. and left the
Regular Meeting at 2:30 p.m.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And Industrial Business
Prospects
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Potential Litigation As It Pertains To
Silverspoon
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Pending Litigation As It Pertains To
Worsham Vs. City And PIC
(4) Section 551.071 - To Discuss With The City Attorney The
Collection Process And Potential Litigation As to Arrearages
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The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 1:09 p.m. to meet in Executive
Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their Regular Meeting
at 3:59 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Williamson and Henderson; City Manager
Fitrgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow and Sergeant At Arms Chief of
Police Blanton.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(2) P. R. No. 15118 - A Resolution Appointing/Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Library Board
The Mayor reintroduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Mayor Prince reappointed the following members to the Library Board:
1. Fernando Ramirez
2. Father Steve McCrate
3. Beauregard Duncan
4. Mary Martinez
Mayor Prince reappointed the following members to the Friends of Port Arthur Public
Library and the Houston Area Library System:
1. Clover Bolden
2. Deanie DeLee
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15118 was amended to include the
above-stated Library Board reappointments.
Proposed Resolution No. 15118 was amended becoming Resolution No. 09-093.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-093 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-093
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING /
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS
TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION:
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, to adopt sending notices to heirs to pay bills or file
waiver/disclaimer/renunciation in a form as to be approved by the City Attorney and Mr.
Clayton Mayfield within thirty (30) days and take such action as to coordinate it with
other taxing entities.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mayor Prince:
1. Requested information regarding the National League of Cities Prescription
Discount Card Program be aired on the Government Channel.
2. Requested a Special Meeting to discuss the Salary and Range Step Program.
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Regular Meeting -March 24, 2009
3. Requested a report on TxDot remedies for the Highway 87 and Highway 69
Clover Leaf traffic congestion.
Councilmember Williamson:
1. Requested a report on contractor road cleanup on Highway 73 and Ninth
Avenue.
2. Requested a report on enforcement and monitoring roadside vendors, in addition
to selling animals.
Councilmember Henderson:
1. Requested a list of insured city-owned properties.
2. Requested a status report on the citizen/contractor who is digging a pond off of
Ninth Avenue.
3. Requested a report on the criteria on parking in front yards.
4. Requested a status report on traffic lights at various intersections.
Mavor Pro Tem Chatman:
1. Requested a status report on the Complaint Program.
2. Requested an Agenda Item regarding the employment of the Economic
Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer.
3. Requested an updated report on CDBG funding allocations.
4. Requested an updated report on the IEDC (International Economic Development
Council) program.
5. Reported illegal dumping on Ninth Avenue and Lake Arthur.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 15163 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Survey By
Professor Esser Of Lamar University
The Mayor reintroduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson,
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15163 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 15163 was tabled.
XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson,
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:17 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 DELORIS ~~BOBBIE" PRINCE
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 24, 2009.
APPROVED:
City Council Minutes 17
Regular Meeting -March 24, 2009
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
DATE: 3/23/2009
TO: STET, FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER ~~__ ^^
FROM: REBECCA UNDERHII,L, CPA, ASSIST.~uT CITY MANAGER / AD~II~S TI
RE: .~MERICAIV RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDNG OPPORTUN TTIES
The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference provided an enormous amount of
information, first hand, from the Secretaries of the major federal departments, including Housing
and Urban Development, Depaztment of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and
Department of Energy. I will summarize as much as possible here, and follow up with some
recommendations for our implementation.
I would like to state, upfront, the themes that were repeated by all departments - transpazency
accountability. and speed. ~`Vhile each program will have different criteria, however the universal
themes of accountability- and prudent use of funds was repeated. More than ever, the federal
government is under a microscope, and the administration is requiring more accountability from the
reupient agenues. In most, if not all cases, the chief elected official will have to certify that the
project was fully vetted in accordance with the project criteria and is appropriate use of the funds.
This personal responsibility- is a new requirement. Repeatedly, we were reminded that projects must
be excellent, productive, and well within the program guidelines. The administration does not want
to be embarrassed in any way by the work funded by this legislation. The reporting that will be
required will be more detailed than ever and will include a new element -the number of jobs created.
The funds will be allocated or awarded quickly, and we will be expected to spend the funds quickly.
Most decisions will need to be made in a matter of weeks, not months.
Funding that we know we have under the following formula giants -
• CDBG additional allocation $368,807 -The specific criteria is expected to be issued this
week for the use of these funds.
`The Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) program enabler localgovernmentr to undertakz a
wide range of activities intznded to create ruitable living environment, provide decent affordable housing and
create economic apportunitier, primarily for persons of law and moderate income. Under the Azcaverv Act
>~ciDients shallgive brioriN to Dmiects that can award contractr based on bids within 120 da ~s} ofthe grant
~rezment. "
• Transit additional allocation $200,000 -again awaiting specific criteria
• Depaztment of Justice - Byme Justice Assistance Giants -this allocation of $201,567 fox
Port Arthur, of $818,795 fox all of the entities in Jefferson County will need to be accessed
through a joint application with the entities. This program can be used fox equipment ox fox
programs related to crime prevention. This application is due by MAY 18.
• Department of Energy is still working on the funding for the $2.8 billion weatherization
block grant This program will assist gocemments in reducing energc use. Based upon the
information we received, the Cih- will receive a direct allocation out of $1.9 billion of these
funds. ~X%e will monitor the website for those allocations.
Other funding opportunities we need to prepare fox uxlude -
• COPS grant - an estimated 5,500 police officers will be funded through this program.
Funding is 100°.'o for three years, with a commitment to retain the officers fox 1 year after
the funding period is over. This competitive giant program opened this week and will
remain open until APRIL 14.
• Neighborhood Stabilization - ARRA provided $2 billion Eor this program. The grants will
be competitive, and again we are awaiting criteria.
• Also, HUD noted that the CDBG allocations for the 2010 federal budget have been
increased for the first time in many years.
• HUD will be holding three (3) regional conferences on recovers which are to be
announced.
We had the opportunity to meet with Senators Hutchinson and Coxnyn. Senator Hutchinson's office
provided us with the attached summary of the ARILA programs. The Senator is also working to set
up a summit to disseminate more detailed information to Texas uties. OE course, we will be looking
Eor that summit.
We are going to need all department heads to assist in reviewing their respective federal contact
websites for additional information as it is released. We will also share all information that comes
through this office.
Also, we need to establish a central contact point fox all stimulus activity. The disparate agencies all
wan[ a central clearing house of information at each entity. Again, the reporting and tracking that is
going to be required is unprecedented. I would offer that my office serve in this function, as
accounting will be doing much of the required reporting and we will compile the data requested.
As to Ike Recovery funds:
• FEMA - We aze working with FEIvLA to write up our project worksheets. To date,
$10.5 million has been spent, $1.8 million has been xeceiced from FEIvL~.
• CDBG recovery funds -Working through the SETRPC, the City has been allocated
$9.5 million of the 595 million in available housing funds. The City has also been
allocated 513 million of the 593 million in available infrastructure funds. The SETRPC
plan has been submitted [o The Office of Rural and Community Affairs for inclusion in
the State of Texas' Comprehensive Plan which will then be submitted the U.S.
Depaztment of Housing and Urban Development.
• Neighborhood Stabilization (non ARRA) -Jefferson County has been allocated $1.5
million dollazs for this program. These funds will be awarded to entities in the County.
The City is currently working with the City of Beaumont and Jefferson County to
develop an application for these funds.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Competitive Grants Listing
Prepared by the Office of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Competitive Grants in the American Recovery and Reinveshnent Act of 2009
De artment A enc !Office Pro ram Website Amount Cescriolion
l amount for the Richard B Russell National
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School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et. seq.), except section 21,
and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.),
Department of Agriculture Food•and Nutrition Service Childhood Nutrition Programs •
uipment Assistance Grant
E Food and Nutrition Service Grants $100,000,000 except sections 17 and 21, $100,000,000, to carry out a grant
nt
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program for National School Lunch Program equ
assistance.
For competitive construction grant program for research science
National Institute of Standards Construction of Research $180,000,000
NIST Grants bulldin s
Department of Commerce
and Technolo
Facilities .
For competitive grants for ~anding public computer center
Gepartment of Commerce National Telecorr~municatlons Broadband Technology Broadband Technologv Opportunities Program Grants $200,000,000 capacity, Including at community colleges and ~ubllc libraries etc.
and Information Administration Opportunities Program
For competitive grants for innovative programs to encourage
Department of Commerce National Telecommunications Broadband Technology
P Broadband Technologv Opportunities Program Grants $250,000,000 sustainable adoption of broadband service.
and Information Administratio ro ram
ortunities
n Opp 9
To carry out section 8007 of title VIII of the Elementary and
Department of Education Office of Elementary and Impact Aid (Secticn 8007) Impact Aid Grants $60,000,000 Secondary Education Act of 1965, $100,000,000, which shall be
expended pursuant to the requirements of section 805.
Secondary Education
For the manufacturing of advanced batteries and components,
and to provide facility funding to manufacturers of advanced
battery systems and vehicle batteries that are produced in the
Energy Efficiency and Advanced Batte Manufacturi
ry 9 $2,000,000,00
n Energv Efficiencv Grants 0
including advanced lithium ion batteries, hybrid
United States
Department of Energy Renewable Energy Grants ,
electrical systems, component manufacturers, and software
designers.
To implement a grant program for qualified electric transportation
Projects that reduce emissions, including shipside electrification of
Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Transportation Electrification $400,000,000
Energv Efficiencv Grants vehicles, truck slop electrification, airport ground support
Renewable Energy equipment and cargo handling equipment.
To establish a grant program through the DOE Clean Cities
Energy Efficiency and Alternative Fueled Vehicle Pil ot
Clean Cities Program funding opportunities
$300,000,000 Program to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles or
Department of Energy Renewable Energy/Clean Grant Program other emerging electric vehicle technologies.
Cities Program
Sources: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Htlpa.rdoddsenate.govlmultimedia12009isen_dodd_racovery_guide.pdf)
Competitive Grants in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act cf 2009
De artmeni A ena IOffice Pro ram Website Amount Descri lion
To compare the effectiveness of different medical treatments. This
funding will be used to conduct or support research to evaluate
and compare clinical outcomes, effectiveness, risk, and benefits
of two or more medical treatments and services that address a
particular medical condition. This research will not be used to
Department of Heal[h and Agency on Healthcare Comparative Effectiveness Comparative Effectiveness Health Research Grants $1,100,000,000 mandate coverage decisions or impose "one-size-fits-all" medicine
Human Services Research and Quality/NIH Health Research on patients. It will be designed to enable medical professionals
and patients improve treatment. $300 million will be administered
by AHRQ, $400 million will be transferred to NIH, and $400 million
will be allocated at the discretion of the Secretary of HHS.
To provide for training of health professions, these funds are to be
used for all the disciplines trained through the primary care
Department of Health and Health Resources and Service
Bureau of Health Care Workforce
istration
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Ad 200,000,000
Health Care Workforce Grants $ medicine and dentistry program, the public health and preventive
and the scholarship and loan repayment
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Health Professions ,
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programs for nurses and health professions.
To increase the number of uninsured Americans who receive
quality healthcare. These funds are to be used to support new
Department of Health and Health Resources and Service
Bureau of Health Center Program
Administration Communitv Health Centers Services Grants $500,000,000 sites and service areas, to increase services at existing sites, and
rovide supplemental payments for spikes In uninsured
to
Human Services ,
Primary Health Care p
o ulatlons.
_... . ,_ _. .. _. _. To renovate clinics and make health Information technology -
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improvements. These funds are to be used for construction,
Department of Health and Health Resources and Service Communlt Health Center
y renovation, and equipment, and for the acquisition of health
Communitv Health Center Infrastructure Grants $1,500,000,000 information technology systems for community health centers,
Human Services Administration, Bureau of Infrastructure Grants
including health center controlled networks receiving operating
Primary Healthcare grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act.
Sources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Acl of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HttpJldodd senate.govlmultimedlal2009Isen_dodd_recovery_guide pdf)
Competitive Grants in the American Recoven~ znd Reinvestment P.ct of 2009
Department A enc 1Office Fro ram Websile Amount Descri lion
To address shortages of primary healthcare providers in specific
health professional shortage areas. Funds will be used for training
primary healthcare providers including doctors, dentists, and
Department of Health and Health Resources and National Health Service Corps National Health Service Corps Grants $300,000,000 nurses as well as helping pay medical school expenses for
Human Services Services Administration
students who agree to practice in underserved communities
through the National Heal[h Service Corps.
To renovate and equip university research facilities. Funding will
National Institutes of Health be used for the construction and renovation of extramural
Depar[ment of Health and ,
National Center for Research University Research Facilities University Research Facilities $1,300,000,000 research facilities and for the acquisition of shared instrumentation
Human Services Resources and other capital research equipment.
To expand jobs in biomedical research to study diseases. $7.4
tributed to specific Institutes and Centers and tc
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million w
the Common Fund for biomedical research grants. $800 million
will be used by the Office of the Director for purposes that can be
Department of Health and National Institutes of Health, Biomedical Research National Institutes of Health $8,700,000,000 completed within two years, including short-term grants focused
on specific scientific challenges, new research that expands the
Human Services Office of the Director scope of ongoing projects, research on public and international
health priorities, and to enhance central research support
activities, centralized'mformation suppor'. systems.
Sources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HCp'//dodd.senate,gov/multimedia12009/sen_dodd_recover)~_guide.pdf)
Gompetitive Grants in the American Recover/ and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Department A enc/Office Pro ram Website Amount Cescri lion
To promote the use and exchange of electronic health information
in a manner consistent with the Office of the National Coordinator
of Health Information Technology's strategic plan. To award
planning and implementation grants to states or qualified state-
Office of the National designated entities to facilitate and expand electronic health
Coordinator of Health
information exchange. To award grants to stales or Indian tribes o
Information Technology, establish loan programs for health care providers to purchase
Department of Health and Agency for Healthcare Health Information Technology Health Information Technology Grants $2,OOQ000,000 certified electronic health record technology, train personnel in the
Human Services Research and Quality, CDC, Grants use of such technology, and improve the secure electronic
and Indian Health exchange of health information. To provide financial assistance to
Service/States or State- universities to establish or expand medical informatics programs.
Designated Entities To authorize the Office of the National Coordinator of Health
!nformation Technology in order to promote the use and exchange
of electronic health information.
To support slate and local efforts to fight preventable chronic
diseases and infectious diseases. Funds will be used to carry out
evidenced based clinical and community-based prevention and
wellness strategies and public health workforce development
Department of Health and The agency in charge is to be
the
but likel
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Health and Human Services $950,000,000 activities, including immunization programs and stale efforts to
Human Services y
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Centers for Disease Control. Program
reduce healthcare-related infections. The Department has no
decided which agencies will take the lead but the CDC is likely to
be central to these efforts. _.
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To award one-year grants directly to fire departments and
nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations of
a State to enhance their abilities with respect to fire and fire-
Department of Homeland Federal Emergency Assistance to Firefighters Grant Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program $210,000,000 related hazards, to provide assistance to meet fire departments'
Security Management Agency Program and nonaffiliated EMS organizations' firefighting and emergency
response needs.
Sources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Acl of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Httpaldodd.senate.govlmulfimedial2009/sen_dodd_recovery_guida.pdf)
Competitive Grants in the A.mercan Pecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
IDe arlment AeencvlOffice
Website
Pro ram
Arnount Descri fion
To assist states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in
the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties in order to
create affordable housing and reduce neighborhood blight. Funds
Department of Housing and Office of Community Planning Neighborhood Stabilization Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants $2,000,000,000 can be used by grantees to purchase and redevelop foreclosed
hase and rehabilitate abandoned or foreclosed-upon
Urban Development and Development Program homes, purc
homes, establish land banks, demolish blighted structures, and
redevelop demolished or vacant properties as housing.
Department of Housing and Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Reduction Lead Hazard Reduction Proqram Grants $100,000,000 To remove lead paint hazards in low-Income housing.
Urban Develo ment Lead Hazard Control Pro ram
The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination
Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) reorganized the system of housing
assistance provided to Native Americans through the Department
of Housing and Urban Development by eliminating several
separate programs of assistance and replacing them with a block
grant program. The two programs authorized for Indian tribes
Department of Housing and Office of Public and Indian Native American Housing Block Native American Housing Block Grants $255,000,000 under NAHASDA are the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
formula based grant program and Title VI Loan
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Urban Development Housing Grant s a
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Guarantee which provides financing guarantees to Indian tribes
for private market loans to develop affordable housing.
Regulations are published at 24 CFR Part ? 000.
For hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement
Office of Community Oriente
Department of Justice d COPS Pro ram COPS Program Grants
g $1,000,000,000
offcers.
policin Services For competitive grants to improve the functioning of the criminal
State and Local Law Offs., „f Jusr~,-o P~og~~m~ Grenrs $225,000,000 justice system, to assist victims of crime (other than
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Enforcement Assistance compensation), and youth mentoring grants.
For competitive grants to provide assistance and equipment to
Assistance for Rural Law local law enforcement along the Southern border and in High-
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Enforcement to Combat Drug- OHi^e of Justice Programs Grants $30,000,000 Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas to combat criminal narcotics
d
Related Crime er.
activity stemming from the Southern bor
Sources: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Httpa/dodd.senate.gev/multimedia!20091sen_dodd_recovery_guide.pdf)
Competitive Grants in the American Recovery ar,d Reinvestment Act of 2009
De artmerit A enc /Office Pro ram Website Amount Descri lion
For the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement
Asslstance Grant Program (Byrne Formula Grant Program), a
partnership among federal, state, and local governments to create
safer communities. BJA is authorized to award grants to states for
use by states and units of local government to improve the
functioning of the criminal justice system-with emphasis on
violent crime and serious offenders-and enforce state and local
laws that establish offenses similar to those in the federal
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(6) et seq.). Grants may
be used to provide personnel, equipment, training, technical
The Edward Byrne Com etitive
p Byrne Grant Information $225,000,000 assistance
and information systems for more widespread
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs
Grant Program ,
apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, detention, an
rehabilitation of offenders who violate such state andlocal laws.
Grants also may be used to provide assistance (other than
compensation) to victims of these offenders. Twenty-nine
legislatively authorized purpose areas were established to define
the nature and scope of programs and projects that may be
funded under the Byrne Formula Grant Program.
Provides competitive, peer-reviewed grants to assist victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking
who are In need of transitional housing, short-term housing
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- assistance, and related support services. May be used for
transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, support
Office on Violence Against Transitional Housing Asslstance Transitional Housing Assistance Grant
ti
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t $50,000,000 services designed to enable individuals who are fleeing domestic
sexual assault, or stalking to locate and
violence
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secure permanent housing and integrate Into a community by
providing those Individuals with services such as transportation,
counseling, child care services, case management, employment
counseling, and other assistance.
Sources: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Http:;ldodd.senate.gov/multimedia/2009lsen_dodd_recovery_guide.pdf)
Competitive Grants ir. the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
~eoartmenf A enc !Office Program Website Amount uescn uen
ram of competitive grants for worker training and
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or a pr
g
placement in high growth and emerging industry sectors,
$500,000,000 of this is for research, labor exchange and job
Dapartment of Labor Employment and Training Training and Employment T~aining and Employment Services Grants $750,000,000 training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy
Administration Services efficiency and renewable energy
' These funds will allow the Secretary of Labor to award national
Employment and Training Dislocated Worker Assistance Department of Labor Grants $200,000,000 emergency grants to respond to plant closings, mass layoffs and
Department of Labor Administration National Reserve other worker dislocations.
Provides services for at-risk youth, who gain education and
Employment and Training YouthBuild YouthBuild Grants $50,000,000 occupational credentials while constructing or rehabilitating
Department o(Labor Administration affordable housin .
These funds are designated for projects that prepare workers for
Employment and Training Green Jobs Trainin
g Department of Labor Grants $500,000,000 careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy as described in
Department of Labor Administration [he Green Jobs Act of 2007.
The funds will support construction and modernization of a
network of residential facilities serving at-risk youth. The funds will
i
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000
$250 allow the Office of Job Corps to move forward on a number of
Department of Labor ng
n
Employment and Tra Job Cor s Pro ram
P g Job Corps ,
, ready-lo-go rehabilitation and construction projects, including
Administration those where competitions have already been concluded.
For...improvements to power systems, air route traffic control
Department of Federal Aviation FAA facilities and equipment Airport Improvement Grants $200,000,000 centers, air traffic control towers, terminal radar approach control
ation and landing equipment...
and navi
ilities
f
Transportation Administration g
,
ac
For projects that support the development of intercity high speed
Department of Federal Railroad Hi h-S eed and Intercit
9 P y Intercity Passenger Rail Grants $8,000,000,00 0 rail service.
Transnnrlation Administration passen er rail rants
Sources'. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Http:/Idodd.senate.gov/multimedial2009 sen_dodd_reca/ery_guide.pdfl
Competitive Grants in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
A "fixed guideway" refers to any transit service that uses exclusive
or controlled rights-of-way or rails, entirely or in part. The term
includes heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, monorail, Irolleybus,
aerial tramway, inclined plane, cable car, automated guideway
transit, ferryboats, that portion of motor bus service operated on
exclusive or controlled rights-of-way, and high-occupancy-vehicle
(HOV) lanes. Eligible purposes are capital projects to modernize
or improve existing fixed guideway systems, including purchase
Department of Transit fixed guideway Transit Fixed Guideway Grants $750,000,000 and rehabilitation of rolling stock, track, line equipment, structures,
Transportation Federal Transit Administration modernization grants signals and communications, power equipment and substations.
passenger stations and terminals, security equipment and
systems, maintenance facilities and equipment, operational
support equipment including computer hardware and software,
system extensions, and preventive maintenance. Funds are
allocated by a statutory formula to urbanized areas with rail
systems that have been in operation for al least seven years.
To award grants for capital improvements and related
$1 OD,000,OOC Infrastructure improvements at qualified shipyards that will
of Maritime Administration Assistance to small shipyards Small Shipyard Grants facilitate the efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality of domestic
on ship construction for commercial and Federal Government use.
Sources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2D09 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Httpaldodd.senate.goy/multimedia120091sen_dodd_recovery_guide.pdf)
Competitive Grants In the American Recovery and Reinvestmerd Act of 2009
De ar?ment A enc /Office Pro ram Website Amount Descri tion
For capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure...
that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan
area, or a region: Provided further, That projects eligible for
funding provided under this heading shall include, but not be
limited to, highway or bridge projects...including interstate
rehabilitation, improvements to the rural collector road system, the
Department of Office of Secure Competitive surface Competitive Surface Transportation Grants 51,500,000,000 reconstruction of overpasses and interchanges, bridge
Transportation (Transportation transportation grants replacements, seismic retrofit projects for bridges, and road
realignments; public transportation projects...passengerond
freight rail transportation projects', and port infrastructure
investments, including projects that connect ports to other modes
of transportation and improve the efficiency of freight movement.
Funds are provided for Brownfields competitive grants to address
environmental site assessment and cleanup, 25 percent of which
are mandated by law to address petroleum contamination. Funds
Environmental Protection Office of Brownfields and
Brownfields Grants Brownfields Grants $100,000,000 will capitalize revolving funds and provide low interest loans, job
Agency Land Revitalization training grants and technical assistance to local governments and
non-profit organizations.
For creating clean diesel programs that achieve significant
Environmental Protection Office of Transportation and Diesel Emission Reduction Diesel Emission Reduction Program Grants 5300,000,000 reductions in diesel emissions.
A enc Air Qualit Pro ram
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530
For competitively selected arts projects and activities. „ , .
Naiional Endowment for ~ NEA Grants
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Sources. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Httpl/dodd.senate.govlmultimedia,'2009/sen_dodd_recovery_guide pdf)
Exhibit "B"
Memorandum
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manag
From: Rebecca Underhill, Asst. City Ma i ce Director
Date: March 23, 2009
Re: Step Movement
The 10 step salary plan in place was adopted in 1986. At the time the
plan was adopted, the Council, realizing the expense of the plan, froze
the step movement at step 5. This controversial decision was based
upon funding. Again, the Council has inquired as to the cost of opening
the plan up to step 10. The first year, this would only impact those
employees currently between steps 5 and 9. The cost would be
approximately $690,000. In the second year, when employees currently
at steps three and four are added, and the other employees continue to
more, the cost jumps to $1.6 million. Over five years, the cost to
progress all employees through step 10, would approach $10 million.
At this time, I would recommend the City staff and Council consider
investing in an updated salary survey, and give consideration to adopting
a pay plan that could be fully implemented.
Step Freeze
Annual Fiscal Years
Steo # of emos Salary 1 2
3
4
5
1 18 648,767.18 -
2
43
1,393,380.56
- - 102,014.02 138,447.92 153,977.20
3
31
994,284.51
- -
100,550.89 216,588.32
153
826
92 286,641.68 286,641.68
4
5
29
221
1,064,904.46
108,514.95 ,
.
157,205.20 171,587.21
157
205
20 171,587.21
6
24
7,989,642.96
1
043
969
26
392,422 94
5
803,370.78
969,814.48 ,
.
969,814.48 157,205.20
969
814
48
7
13 ,
,
.
630,535.78 1,712.34
28,922.50 93,490.18
44
342
48 93,490.18 93,490.18 ,
.
93,490.18
8
16
1,107,878.10
54,811.74 ,
.
54,811.74 44,342.48
54
811
74 44,342.48 44,342.48
9
10
4
15
250,105.65
6,071.31
6,071.31 ,
.
6,071.31 54,811.74
6
071
31 54,811.74
719,911.09 _ ,
. 6,071.31
414 533, 940.84 1, 211,152.33 1, 798,164.65 1, 922, 412.20 1, 937, 941.48
with benefits $ 694,123.09 $ 1,574,498.03 $ 2,337,614.05 $ 2,499,135.86 $ 2
519
323
92
,
,
.
$ 9,624,694.94