HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 29, 2003OSCAR G. 0RTIZ, MAYOR
THOMAS J, HENDERSON, MAYOR PRO-TEt¢
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CRAIG HANNAH
FELIX A. BARKER
TOM GILLAM, III
REV. RONNIE LINDEN
BOB BOWERS
ROSE MITCHELL CHAISSON
MICHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL
Cio' of
STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
CITY MANAGER
EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN
CITY SECRETARY
MARK T. SOKOLOW
CITY A ITORNEY
AGEr'tDA
C t. Co.. I/EDC
Sp~dol Meefinc!
/~.il 29, 2003
1:30 p.m.
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SPECZAL CZTY COUNCZL AND SECTt'ON 4A EDC t4EETZNG
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
April 29, 2003
1.:30 PH
z. ROLL CALL, tNVOCATION& PLEDGE
City Council
Mayor Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson
CouncJlmember Hannah
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Gillam
Councilmember Linden
Councilmember Bowers
Councilmember Chaisson
Councilmember Sinegal
City Manager Fitzgibbons
City Secretary Green
City Attorney Sokolow
Board Of Directors
Martin Flood
Paula Richardson
Bill FouLs
.1. B. Hathaway
Alien J. Watson, Sr.
Advisory Directors
Alonzo Edmond
Joseph P. Drago, Jr.
Jonathan Van Tat
Morris Carter
Executive Director Ike Mills
Attorney Jim Wimberly
I't. [TEI~IS RE(~UZRZNG ZNDI'VZDUAL ACTZON
Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 12165 - A Resolution Authorizing The Executive Director Of The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Execute A
Design/Build Agreement With LaGrone Services, Tnc., And Carney Engineering
As Well As To Execute The Economic Tncentive Agreement With IASIS
Healthcare, Williams & Rao L.P. And War Horse Development Corporation.
(2) P.R. No. 12166 - A Resolution Approving Sales Tax Revenue Bonds As It
Pertains To The Section 4A Economic Development Corporation.
(3)
P. R. No. 12167 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director To Execute An
Engagement Letter Between The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Vinson & Elkins, L.LP.
AGENDA
APRIL 29, 2003
i'TEMS RE(~UTR~NG lrNDZV~DUAL ACTION (CONTINUED)
(4)
P. R. No. 12168 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Financial
Advisory Agreement With First Southwest Company.
(5) P.R. No. 12169 - A Resolution Expressing Intent To Finance Expenditures To
Be Incurred.
(6)
P. R. No. 12170 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Purchase
Agreement With Sun NLF, A Limited Partner.
(7)
P. R. No. 12171 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Purchase
Agreement With Mark Hayes.
(8)
P. R. No. 12172- A
Economic Development
Agreement With Sabine
Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Purchase
Neches, Inc.
(9)
P. R. No. 12173 -A
Economic Development
Agreement With Zahieh
Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Purchase
Khodour.
(lO)
P. R. No. 12179 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director To Execute A Purchase
Agreement With Park Commercial Investors.
(11)
P. R. No. 12180 - A Resolution Approving A Change Order In The Amount Of
$25,798.50 For Revisions In The Jade Road Connection As It Pertains To The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Contract III
With Excavators And Constructors.
(12) P.R. No. 12181 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Condemn
Such Land As Is Necessary To Extend Jimmy Johnson Boulevard.
(13)
P.R. No. 12182 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee
To Start The Process To Make Assessments For The Proposed Improvements
To Jimmy Johnson Boulevard.
AGENDA
APRIL 29, 2003
III. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter
551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article
6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding
Officer Of The City And/Or The EDC Should Make The Following Public
Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The
Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 - Land
Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 - Personnel
Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Economic Incentives As
[t Pertains To Healthcare And Commercial Projects.
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss Value Of Land For The
Extension Of Jimmy Johnson And Ancillary Landscaping Easement.
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open
Session
IV. AD2OURNI~tENT OF MEETING
NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect To
Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On April 30, 2003. During The Recess,
No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business And No Executive
Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open
Meetings Law.
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