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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: December 21, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews, Water Utilities Director
RF.: PR 22307—Terminate Contract with Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. regarding
Removal of Water Distribution Line
Introduction:
Resolution 21-289 authorized a contract with Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. for the removal of the
water distribution line crossing the Intercoastal Canal in order for the United States Army Corps
of Engineers to increase the depth of the Intercoastal Canal to forty-eight (48) feet. This
resolution (21-289) is no longer necessary since this project falls under the contractual
jurisdiction of Arceneaux, Wilson, & Cole, LLC with their contract with Drainage District 7.
The intent of this Agenda Item is to terminate the contract with Schaumberg& Polk, Inc.
Background:
Resolution 21-289 authorized a contract with Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. for the removal of the
water distribution line crossing the Intercoastal Canal in order for the United States Army Corps
of Engineers to increase the depth of the Intercoastal Canal to forty-eight(48) feet.
Budget Impact:
The budget impact of this resolution releases $97,000.00 to be available for other Capital
Improvement Projects.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council terminate the contract with Schaumberg & Polk, Inc. of
Beaumont,Texas for the investigation,engineering design,and demolition management services
of the water distribution line crossing the Intercoastal Canal,as discussed and/or outlined above.
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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 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT WITH
SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
AS IT PERTAINS TO THE INVESTIGATION,
ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND DEMOLITION OF AN
ABANDONED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE.
WHEREAS, On July 20, 2021, the City council approved Resolution 21-289, which
awarded the contract for the investigation, engineering design, and demolition management
services of the water distribution line crossing the Intercoastal Canal to Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.
of Beaumont, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the services that would be provided by Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. are no
longer necessary due to another engineering firm managing a larger project that included this scope
of work.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT,the facts and opinion in the preamble are true and correct: and,
THAT, the contract between the City of Port Arthur and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. of
Beaumont, Texas is hereby terminated; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
2022 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor ;
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Thurman"Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO F M:
V ecia Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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Calvin Matthews
Water Utilities Director
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Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager