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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 1, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: George Davis, Director of Pleasure Island
RE: P.R. 23280—Acceptance of a donation from Canvus, Inc.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 23280
authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from Canvus, Inc. in the form of six pieces
of outdoor park furniture for improvements on Pleasure Island.
Background:
The Department of Pleasure Island received a donation from Canvus, Inc. in order to help with
renovating Pleasure Island. Items from this donation will be used towards further improving
Pleasure Island for the local community as well as tourists.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R.No. 23280 authorizing the City Manager
to accept a donation from Canvus, Inc. in the form of six pieces of outdoor park furniture for
improvements on Pleasure Island.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
P. R. # 23280
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A DONATION FROM CANVUS, INC. IN THE FORM OF
SIX PIECES OF OUTDOOR PARK FURNITURE FOR
IMPROVEMENTS ON PLEASURE ISLAND
WHEREAS, the Pleasure Island Department received a donation from Canvus,
Inc. in the form of one Willow Bench, one Rose Hybrid, two Faye Benches and two Faye
Hybrids; and,
WHEREAS, the donation will be used towards further improving Pleasure Island
for the local community as well as tourists; 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 Manager is herein authorized to accept a donation
from Canvus, Inc. in the form of six pieces of outdoor park furniture to support Pleasure Island
improvements as denoted in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. 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 . A.D., 2023, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote:
AYES:(Mayor)
Councilmembers:
NOES:
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Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manager
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George Davis
Director of Pleasure Island
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Interim Director of Finance
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Purchasing Manager
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Exhibit "A"
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To the City of Port Arthur,TX:
Canvus Inc. is a manufacturer of site furnishings made from retired wind turbine blades. On behalf of the
renewable energy industry,we are thrilled to provide the following donated items to Pleasure Island for
their capital improvements:
• Willow Bench (Qty. 1)
• Faye Bench (Qty. 2)
• Faye Hybrid (Qty. 2)
• Rose Hybrid (Qty. 1)
Attached are the item descriptions.The total value of this donation is$24,936.00.
Sincerely,
Neal Barrett
Director of Business Development
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