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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 16, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
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From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police aCr
RE: PR 23287—Calling of a Public Hearing to consider whether or not public
convenience and necessity require the operation of proposed wrecker business
i.e., Apex Towing and Recovery
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval to authorize the calling of
a public hearing to consider whether or not public convenience and necessity require the
operation of proposed wrecker business i.e., Apex Towing and Recovery.
Background:
In accordance with Section 114-124 of the Code of Ordinances of the said City, authorizes the
calling of a public hearing to consider whether or not public convenience and necessity require
the operation ion the City of the proposed wrecker company business of Apex Towing&
Recovery.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the calling of a public hearing to consider
whether or not public convenience and necessity require the operation of proposed wrecker
business i.e., Apex Towing and Recovery.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. NO. 23287
08/04/2023 JLH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED WRECKER
BUSINESS, I .E. , APEX TOWING & RECOVERY.
WHEREAS, Apex Towing & Recovery has requested a wrecker
business permit .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the
preamble are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur hereby, in accordance with Section 114-124 of the Code
of Ordinances of said City, authorizes the calling of a public
hearing to consider whether or not public convenience and
necessity require the operation in the City of the proposed
wrecker company business of Apex Towing & Recovery.
Section 3 . That said public hearing will be held
September 12, 2023, at 10 : 00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur, Texas .
Section 4 . That the City Secretary shall cause notice
to be published in the Port Arthur News at least ten (10) days
prior to the hearing date .
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Section 5 . That the City Secretary shall cause a copy
of said notice to be mailed to the applicant shown on the
attached Exhibit "A" and to each existing wrecker company
business permit holder.
Section 6 . That a copy of the caption of this
Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of August,
A.D. 2023 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES :
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES :
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APp OVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia F . Tizeno, City Atto e
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager
Timothy Duriso, Police Chief
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EXHIBIT "A"
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ABS Towing & Recovery A.C. Towing and Recovery Airport's Towing Service
3301 25th St 331 Augusta Ave P.O. Box 368
Port Arthur, Texas 77642 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 Nederland, TX 77627
APEX Towing and Recovery
American Wrecker Service 6810 Gulfway Dr Boone's Wrecker Service
3511 25th Street Port Arthur, Texas 4401 Procter St.
Port Arthur, TX 77642 Port Arthur, TX 77642
Prospective
Brian's Wrecker Service Felix AAA Auto Salvage and Towing Figueroa's Wrecker Service
6421 Procter Street 6375 W. Port Arthur Rd 6018 Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77642 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 Port Arthur, TX 77642
Granger's Wrecker Service H&H Wrecker Service Johnny's Wrecker Service
2299 N. Twin City Highway P.O. Box 416 6360 Gulfway Drive
Nederland, TX 77627 Nederland, TX 77627 Port Arthur, TX 77642
Kotz Towing and Recovery Opie's Towing and Transport Rey-es Towing
P.O. Box 368 3215 25th Street 6038 Gulfway Dr
Nederland, TX 77627 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, TX 77642
Savant's Wrecker Service
2299 N. Twin City Highway
Nederland, TX 77627