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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUAM
Date: October 27, 2022
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Krystle Muller, Interim CEO
RE: P.R. 22822—A Resolution approving the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation engaging the services of The Chapman Firm PLLC for
legal services in the interest of the construction project at 549 4th St. for an amount
not to exceed$50,000.00. Funds available in EDC account no. 120-80-625-5420-
00-00-000
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of the City of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation engaging the services of The Chapman Firm
PLLC for legal services in the interest of the construction project at 549 4th St.
Background:
The PAEDC purchased and began renovations to the building at 549 4th St. for the purpose of
utilizing the building as a Community and Business Development Center. Construction and
renovation of the building is currently ninety-nine percent complete. The PAEDC wishes to close
out the project construction upon completion of the construction and renovations under the legal
advisement of The Chapman Firm, PLLC
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur approve the PAEDC engaging
the services of The Chapman Firm, PLLC for legal services in the interest of the construction
project at 549 4th St.
Budgetary Impact:
$50,000.00
P.R. NO. 22822
10/25/2022 KVM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ENGAGING THE SERVICES OF THE CHAPMAN FIRM PLLC
FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE INTEREST OF THE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT 549 4Tn ST.FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
("PAEDC") purchased and began renovations to the building at 549 4th St. for the purpose of
utilizing the building as a Community and Business Development Center; and
WHEREAS, construction and renovation of the building is currently ninety-nine percent
complete; and
WHEREAS,the PAEDC wishes to close out the project construction upon completion of the
construction and renovations; and
WHEREAS,the PAEDC Board of Directors,at their Regular Board Meeting of November
7t, 2022, approved engaging the services of The Chapman Firm PLLC to assist with the
construction close out per the Engagement Letter attached hereto as Exhibit"A"for an amount not
to exceed $50,000.00.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council approves the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation engaging the legal services of The Chapman Firm,PLLC for an amount
not to exceed $50,000.00.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution s be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D.,
2022, at a 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 Bartie,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED:
CW
Kryst Muller�D Interim CEO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charles Zech,PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno,City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
I
Kandy Daniel,In Brim Finance Director
EXHIBIT "A"
WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR BEFORE
THE COUNCIL MEETING