HomeMy WebLinkAboutjuly 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 19, 2022
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank 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, July 19
2022 at 9:45 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Councilmembers Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III,
Kenneth Marks and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri
Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Mayor Pro Tern Ingrid Holmes and Councilmember Charlotte Moses were absent from
the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Bonita Green Regarding O. W. Collins Apartments
Not present. Rescheduled to appear at the next Regular Meeting on August 2, 2022.
(2) Zulema Escobedo Regarding Fair Practices In The City
Zulema Escobedo, 3308 Medical Triangle, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM
A Public Hearing Regarding The New 2020 Census Data In Order
To Comply With The "One-Person, One-Vote" (Equal Population)
Principle Established By The U.S. Constitution, Which Is Necessary
To Sufficiently Balance The Populations Of The City's Single-
Member Council Districts And The Consideration Of New
Boundaries, Based Upon The Adopted Guidelines For Public
Participation, The Proposed Plan And Map Which Conforms To The
Redistricting Criteria Adopted By The City Council And Discussion
Of Draft Plan By The City Council And Any Amendments, If
Necessary, To Finalize The Draft Plan For Future Adoption.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:02 a.m.
City Attorney Valecia Tizeno and Attorney Gunnar Seaquist Of Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta, LLP 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.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:14 a.m.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7076 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Approving The Redistricting Of
The City's Single Member Council Districts And Establishing
New District Boundary Lines For Port Arthur City Council
Elections Based On 2020 Census Data; And Providing For An
Effective Date
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7076 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-51.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-51 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-51
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, APPROVING
THE REDISTRICTING OF THE CITY'S SINGLE
MEMBER COUNCIL DISTRICTS AND
ESTABLISHING NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARY
LINES FOR PORT ARTHUR CITY COUNCIL
ELECTIONS BASED ON 2020 CENSUS DATA;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(3) Mike Pena Regarding Bid Approval Process
Mike Pena appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(4) Jenn Nolan-MacNaughton Regarding Youth, Women And
Veterans Outreach
Jenn Nolan-MacNaughton, 6906 Schitz Lane, Hitchcock, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Ardurra Regarding Drainage Projects In
District 3 (Requested by Councilmember Kinlaw and Frank)
Ardurra Technical Director Craig Taffaro gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Drainage Problems In
District 3 (Councilmembers Kinlaw and Frank)
Public Works Director Flozelle Roberts gave the above-mentioned presentation.
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(3) A Presentation By Harold Doucet, Sr. Regarding Violation
Of The Open Meetings Act
Harold Doucet, Sr., 5180 Cambridge Street, gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Joseph Lavigne Regarding Smart City
Development (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
Joseph Lavigne gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(5) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The May Financial
Report And Highlights For The Proposed Budget For Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 And Related Processes
Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Mayor Bartie extended condolences to the family of Judge Kermit Morrison's
upon his passing.
Councilmember Frank extended condolences to the family of Vester Johonson
upon his passing.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 22647, 22662 and 22677
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
July 5, 2022 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
July 5, 2022 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22304 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Contracts With Amelia Lawn Care And
Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Groups A, B, C, And D;
K&D Affordable Of Port Arthur, Texas For Group E; BST
Solutions Of Port Arthur, Texas For Groups F And G, And
Rejecting All Bids For Group H Regarding Mowing Of Water
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Utilities Properties, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$120,000.00 Per Year; Funding Is Available In Account No.
410-40-230-5470-00-00-000, Other Contractual Services
Proposed Resolution No. 22304 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-303.
(2) P.R. No. 22377 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Agreement With Coastal Pump Services,
Inc. Of Manvel, Texas For Mechanical Repair Services For
The Water Utilities Department For A Period Of Three
Months With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$75,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Utilities Account
Nos. 410-40-210-5318-00-00-000, 410-40-215-5318-00-
00-000, 410-40-220-5318-00-00-000, 410-40-225-5318-
00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 22377 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-304.
(3) P.R. No. 22405 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Three-Month Contract With Jet
Aeration, LLC Of Vidor, Texas For Emergency Water Utilities
And Constructions Services Support, With A Projected
Budgetary Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding Is Available In
Utilities Account Numbers 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000,
Water System Maintenance And 410-40-220-5313-00-00-
000, Sewer System Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 22405 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-305.
(4) P.R. No. 22626 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Authorize The Emergency Removal Of Excess
Sediments And Sludge From The Sabine Pass Wastewater
Treatment Plant By Wastewater Transport Services Of
Beaumont, Texas For A Total Amount Of $30,729.64;
Funding Available In Account No. 410-40-225-5470-00-00-
000, Other Contractual Services
Proposed Resolution No. 22626 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-306.
(5) P.R. No. 22631 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theordore, Alabama For
Debris Removal & Emergency Services For The City Of Port
Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In An
Amount Not To Exceed $13,000,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 22631 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-307.
(6) P.R. No. 22632 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Agreement With Witt 0' Brien's Of Houston, Texas, For
Debris Monitoring Services In The Event Of An Emergency
Or Disaster In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 22632 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-308.
(7) P.R. No. 22638 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(2nd And Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Farrwest
Environmental Supply, LLC Of Schertz, Texas To Lease,
Calibrate And Maintain Fire Department Hazardous
Materials Monitoring And Detection Equipment And Entry
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Suits, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Contract
603-20 In The Amount Of $63,334.15; Funding Available In
Account No. 001-19-047-5318-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22638 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-309.
(8) P.R. No. 22641 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase Bul!wall Ransomcare With A Licensing Period
Of Two Years From SHI Government Solutions Through The
Omnia Partners Information Technology Solutions &
Services Contract #2018011-02. Funding For The Amount
Of $55,988.00 Is Available In The Information Technology
Capital Improvement Project Account 307-09-023-8522-00-
10-000 Project #IT1007
Proposed Resolution No. 22641 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-310.
(9) P.R. No. 22643 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
A Volunteer Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And The Community In-Power And Development
Association (CIDA) As It Pertains To The Green
Infrastructure Pilot Program To Be Implemented At
Montrose Park
Proposed Resolution No. 22643 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-311.
(11) P.R. No. 22652 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, Inc. Of Skokie, Illinois For
The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The
Police And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch,
Record Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The
Amount Of $47,922.84; Funding Available In 001-17-045-
5491-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22652 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-312.
(12) P.R. No. 22659 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With L & L General Contractors Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Repair Of Port Arthur Transit's
Canopy Located At 325 Dallas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas In
The Amount Not To Exceed $34,995.00. Funding Is
Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000 Project
TR1553
Proposed Resolution No. 22659 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-313.
(13) P.R. No. 22661 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of The Contract With Bennet Electric Of
Beaumont, Texas And Gulf Coast Electric, Co., Inc., Of
Beaumont, Texas For Electrical Repairs And Maintenance At
Various Locations, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$115,000.00 Funds Available In O&M Account Numbers For
Various Departments
Proposed Resolution No. 22661 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-314.
(15) P.R. No. 22663 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Apply For Grant Funding Through The 2019 HUD (CDBG-
DR) Disasters Infrastructure Competition And The City's
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Contribution Of 1% Of The CDBG-DR Funds Requested (A
Maximum Of $10,000.00 Per Application). There Is No
Budgetary Impact To Apply For Funding
Proposed Resolution No. 22663 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-315.
(16) P.R. No. 22665 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Agreement For Independent Professional
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Steven
Moore, A Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide
Contract Services For The City's Laboratory, Account
Number 001-23-061-5470-00-50, Other Contractual
Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were
Budgeted In The FY 2022 Budget And The Proposed FY
2023
Proposed Resolution No. 22665 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-316.
(17) P.R. No. 22666 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Agreement With Elite Contractors &
Equipment, LTD Of Kirbyville, Texas For The S. 1st Avenue
Pavement Improvement Project In Sabine Pass, Texas For
The Amount Of $782,887.00. Funding Is Available In Capital
Improvements Street Project Account 307-21-053-8517-
00-10-000; Project No. ST1P9O-CON
Proposed Resolution No. 22666 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-317.
(18) P.R. No. 22667 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Amend The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Fitz & Shipman, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The S. 1st
Avenue Pavement Improvement Project In Sabine Pass By
$24,200.00 Resulting In The New Contract Amount Of
$135,700.00 For The Modification Of Existing Drawings.
Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Account
Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000; Project #ST1P90-
CON
Proposed Resolution No. 22667 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-318.
(19) P.R. No. 22668 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Interlocal Gateway Monument Agreement
With The Texas Department Of Transportation For The
Installation Of Wayfinding Signage. There Is No Budgetary
Impact To Enter The Agreement
Proposed Resolution No. 22668 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-319.
(20) P.R. No. 22671 - A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas Designating The Officer Or Employee Responsible For
Complying With Section 26.04 Of The Texas Tax Code
Proposed Resolution No. 22671 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-320.
(21) P.R. No. 22674 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Six-Month Contract With Coburn Supply Co.,
Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purchase Of High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe For Pipebursting, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $243,000.00. Funding Is
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Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-220-5313-
00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22674 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-321.
(23) P.R. No. 22681 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Negotiate A Contract With Patillo, Brown & Hill, LLP Of
Waco, Texas As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port
Arthur For Fiscal Year 2021 With The Option To Renew For
Four Subsequent Years, Funds Are Available In The Finance
Department Account #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22681 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-322.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(10) P.R. No. 22647 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With Martin Asphalt
Company To Provide Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions To The
City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of
$60,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Streets
Maintenance Account, Account Number 001-21-053-5316-
00-70-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Marks
that Proposed Resolution No. 22647 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22647 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-323.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-323 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-323
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
MARTIN ASPHALT COMPANY TO PROVIDE
ASPHALT, OIL, AND EMULSIONS TO THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $60,000.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE STREETS
MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER
001-21-053-5316-00-70-000
(14) P.R. No. 22662 — A Resolution To Authorizing The Second
Year (First Renewal) Of The Temporary Staffing Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Argus Talent, LLC of
Houston, Texas For The Purpose Of Providing Temporary
Employees For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
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Budgetary Impact Of $2,000,000.00; Funding Available In
Various Departmental Accounts
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 22662 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams and Human Resources Director Tameka Williams
appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned
topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 28662 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-324.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-324 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-324
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING THE SECOND
YEAR (FIRST RENEWAL) OF THE TEMPORARY
STAFFING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND ARGUS TALENT, LLC OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $2,000,000.00;
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS
(22) P.R. No. 22677 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Greenscapes Six, LLC Of Baytown, Texas For The
Installation Of Sidewalks And Concrete Work, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00; Funds
Available In Street Maintenance Account No. 001-21-053-
5316-00-70-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 22677 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22677 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-325.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-325 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-325
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND GREENSCAPES
SIX, LLC OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS AND CONCRETE
WORK, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY
IMPACT OF $200,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN
STREET MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 001-21-
053-5316-00-70-000
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22660 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The
Port Arthur Coalition For Homeless Advisory Board
(Requested By Mayor Bartie And Councilmember Jones)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22660 be adopted.
Mayor Bartle nominated Hoa Dinh for appointment to the Port Arthur Coalition For
Homeless Advisory Board.
Councilmember Jones nominated Julio Delgado for appointment to the Port Arthur
Coalition For Homeless Advisory Board.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22660 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-326.\
The caption of Resolution No. 22-326 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-326
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR HOMELESS
ADVISORY BOARD (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
BARTIE AND COUNCILMEMBER JONES)
(2) P.R. No. 22675 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With
RDK Assets Inc. Of Tampa, Florida For Garbage Truck Rental
Services In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $192,000 .00;
Funding Is Available In ARPA Account No. 169-07-015-
5401-40-000. Project No. ARP010-GRE-RNT
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Jones
that Proposed Resolution No. 22675 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22675 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-327.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-327 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-327
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RDK ASSETS INC.
OF TAMPA, FLORIDA FOR GARBAGE TRUCK
RENTAL SERVICES IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $192,000 .00; FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN ARPA ACCOUNT NO. 169-07-
015-5401-40-000. PROJECT NO. ARP010-GRE-
RNT
(3) P.R. No. 22682 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Revise The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project
Categories Which Were Previously Approved (Public
Comment Will Be Allowed Prior To Consideration Of This
Item)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Marks and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22682 be adopted.
Finance Director Kandy Daniel appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22682 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
B. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 7079 — 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 Frank, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7079 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-52.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-52 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-52
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO
§418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE
(3) P.O. No. 7083 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date
For An Additional Ninety (90) Days Beyond The August 5,
2022, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In
Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled
"Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To
Change Rates", Filed On July 1, 2022; Authorizing
Participation With The Entergy Texas, Inc. Service Area
Cities Steering Committee Hiring Of Experts; Authorizing
The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By
Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas; Requiring
Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding
That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act;
Making Other Findings And Provisions
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7083 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-53.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-53 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-53
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE
AUGUST 5, 2022, EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED
BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION
WITH ITS RATE INCREASE APPLICATION
ENTITLED "APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS,
INC. FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES",
FILED ON JULY 1, 2022; AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ENTERGY TEXAS,
INC. SERVICE AREA CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE HIRING OF EXPERTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO
THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS;
REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL
RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE
MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS •
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IX. *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 551.072 Government Code —To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real
Property Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur
The City Council recessed their meeting at 2:02 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 2:47 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks and
Franki; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant
At Arms Chief Duriso.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
The City Secretary read the following motion into the record:
A Motion Authorizing The City Manager To Countersign A Check
From Zurich American Insurance Company Made Payable To
Clarence Wise And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of
$4,600.00 As It Pertains The Settlement Of Claim
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks and Frank.
Voting No: None.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 2:49 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 July 19, 2022.
APPROVED:
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