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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(4) 08/15/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —August 15, 2023 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Bartie 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, August 15, 202e3 at 9:42 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Doneane Beckcom, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. 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. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation: August 15, 2023 as "National Senior Games Day" III. SPECIAL ACTION ITEM (1) P.O. No. 7160 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2023 In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of $25,500,000; Levying A Tax In Payment Thereof; Making Other Provisions Regarding Such Certificates Of Obligation, Including Authorizing The Preparation And Distribution Of One Or More Preliminary Official Statements And Authorizing The Preparation And Distribution Of One Or More Official Statements And Matters Incident Thereto; Awarding The Sale Of The Certificates; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of One Or More Purchase Agreements; Authorizing Bond Insurance; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Authorizing And Confirming The Engagement Of Certain Professionals In Connection With The Issuance Of The Certificates Of Obligation; Finding And Determining That The Meeting At Which This Ordinance Is Passed Is Open To The Public As Required By Law; And Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7160 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-30. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-30 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2023 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $25,500,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE CERTIFICATES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING BOND INSURANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AND CONFIRMING THE ENGAGEMENT OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO V. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 10:00 AM (1) A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Amendment Of The Following: Z23-05 A Zoning Map Amendment — Approximately 7.404 Of Land Consisting Lot 16 & Part Of Lot 17, Block 7, Hillcrest 2 Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Property Is Located South Of Laura Lane And West Of 90th Street) The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov Any Person May Participate In The Public Hearing And Address The City Council The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:02 a.m. Senior Planner Larry Planer Larry Badon 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 (1) Robert & Monica Barraza Introducing Themselves To The City Council Not present. Left earlier in the meeting. (2) Mrs. Joan Jones Regarding Being Customer Service Friendly Not present. Left earlier in the meeting. (3) Mr. Gerry Howard Regarding Water Meters Withdrew request to speak. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By The Entergy, Inc. Regarding Port Arthur Street Lighting (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) The above-mentioned presentation was rescheduled. (2) A Presentation Regarding The Wayfinding Signage Project (Requested By Councilmember Frank) Pleasure Island Director George Davis gave the above-mentioned presentation. (3) A Presentation By Claire Marceaux Regarding Community Benefits Agreement And Potential Community Impact In Port Arthur (Requested By Councilmember Frank) Claire Marceaux gave the above-mentioned presentation. (4) A Presentation By Councilmember Beckcom Regarding Code IEnforcement Issues In District 3 Councilmember Beckcom+ gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None E. Discussion (1) A Discussion And Possible Action On The Effect Of HB 2127 Regarding The Parking Of Wrecker Vehicles In a Residential Area (Requested By Councilmember Beckcom) Discussion was held with no action taken. (3) A Discussion Regarding Drainage Projects In Port Acres And El Vista (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (4) A Discussion Regarding The P-Card Policy (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (5) A Discussion Regarding Amending The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A EDC Bylaws (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Discussion was held, with no action taken. VI. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) 11:30 a.m. Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice Regarding Pending Litigation As It Pertains To Civil Action No. 01:23-CV-00092, McClain-Lee V. City Of Port Arthur, In The United States District Court Eastern District Of Texas, Beaumont Division (2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Contracts, Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:45 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 12:53 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. Motion In Open Session A Motion To Begin The Process Under Article II Section 7 Of The Charter As It Pertains To An Investigation Regarding The McClain Vs City Of Port Arthur Case Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Vntinn Nn! Nnne_ Councilmember Frank extended condolences to the Annette Mitchel family upon her passing. Councilmember Lewis announced that there are employees with perfect attendance even during the pandemic. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None IX. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 23272, 23282, 23290, 23291, 23292 and 23293: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting April 11, 2023 Special Meeting (Executive Session) April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23252 — A Resolution Ratifying Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Lark Group, Inc., (Group B). Removing 436 W. 17th Street, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $4,000.00 To A New Total Of $27,200.00; Account No. 001- 13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual Service) Proposed Resolution No. 23252 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-330. (3) P.R. No. 23274 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For Preventative Maintenance And Repair To Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $410,000.00; Funding Will Be Available In The FY 2024 Fire Department Motor Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5319-00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23274 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-331. (5) P.R. No. 23278 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Farrwest Environmental Supply, LLC Of Schertz, Texas To Lease, Calibrate And Maintain Fire Department Hazardous Materials Monitoring And Detection Equipment And Entry Suits, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Contract 703-23 In The Annual Amount Of $66,987.61; Funding Available In Account No. 001-19-047-5318-00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23278 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-333. (6) P.R. No. 23279 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between Jefferson County, The City Of Beaumont And The City Of Port Arthur For The 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) And Receive Funding In The Amount Of $33,097.00, No Cash Match Requirement Proposed Resolution No. 23279 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-334. (7) P.R. No. 23280 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept An In-Kind Donation From Canvus, Inc. In The Form Of Six Pieces Of Outdoor Park Furniture For Improvements On Pleasure Island Proposed Resolution No. 23280 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-335. (8) P.R. No. 23281 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Boss Construction Services, LLC Of Baytown, Texas, For The Drainage Ditch Line Tree Removal And Shredding Along The 19th Street Canal Between Memorial Boulevard And Stilwell Boulevard Location; And Rejecting The Bids Received For The Foster Pump Location For The Amount Not To Exceed $43,700.00. Budgeted Funds Are Available In The Public Works Department's Drainage Division — Drainage Maintenance Account, 001-21-055-5314-00-70-000 Proposed Resolution No. 23281 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-336. (10) P.R. No. 23283 — A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program, Inc. Proposed Resolution No. 23283 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-337. (11) P.R. No. 23289 — A Resolution Authorizing The 6th Amendment To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of Health And Human Services (2) P.R. No. 23272 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With AlIco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For The El Vista Force Main Rehabilitation, Increasing The Contract Amount By $14,638.00, To A New Contract Total Of $2,314,138.50; Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0007-CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23272 be adopted. Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews and City of Port Arthur Consultant Dr, Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23272 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-339. The caption of Resolution No. 23-339 reads as follows: IRESOLUTION NO. 23-339 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE EL VISTA FORCE MAIN REHABILITATION, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $14,638.00, TO A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL OF $2,314,138.50; ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, PROJECT NO. WS0007-CON Mayor Bartie left the meeting and Councilmember Frank chaired the meeting. (9) P.R. No. 23282 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract For Fuel Dispensing With Impac Fleet Of The Woodlands, Texas Through Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 22/056SG-02 With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $1,800,000.00; Funds Will Be Available In All Departments Fuel And Lubrication Accounts A n..,.,,i..4.:..... Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23282 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-340. The caption of Resolution No. 23-340 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-340 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR FUEL DISPENSING WITH IMPAC FLEET OF THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS THROUGH CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 22/056SG-02 WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $1,800,000.00; FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FUEL AND LUBRICATION ACCOUNTS (12) P.R. No. 23290 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $12,503.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Solid Waste Unit #2507 (13) P.R. No. 23291 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,515.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Transit Unit #1965 (14) P.R. No. 23292 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,130.39 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Emergency Unit #137 (15) P.R. No. 23293 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,366.55 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Landfill Unit #2167 Councilmember Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolutions 23290, 23291, 23292 and were adopted becoming 23293Resolutions No. 23-341, 23-342, 23-343, 23-344 respectfully. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,503.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO SOLID WASTE UNIT #2507 Proposed Resolution No. 23291 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-342. The caption of Resolution No. 23-342 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-342 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,515.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO TRANSIT UNIT #1965 Proposed Resolution No. 23292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-343. The caption of Resolution No. 23-343 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-343 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,130.39 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FIRE EMERGENCY UNIT #137 Proposed Resolution No. 23293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-344. The caption of Resolution No. 23-344 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-344 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF AN AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,366.55 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP) AC A DCC111 T AC DDADCDTV F AMAGC TA And Accept The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Affidavit, Certificate Of Guarantee And Certificate And Release, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Certificate Of Acceptance And Pay The Retainage Invoice; Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00-10- 000, Project No. B00006-CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23256 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-345. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-345 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-345 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM 9TH AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT, DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $15,310.00, TO A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL OF $793,066.25 AND ACCEPT THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE AND CERTIFICATE AND RELEASE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND PAY THE RETAINAGE INVOICE; ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000, PROJECT NO. B00006-CON (2) P.R. No. 23259 — A Resolution Authorizing The Official Adoption Of A Memorandum Of Understanding By And Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur Governing The Partnership Between The PAEDC And The College's Industrial Training Facility The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23259 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-346. \/�Fir-� Vnr• ('r ir,, Irv., ry k m. I oeiic Rol-Lr-nm flni it + �nr1 I i r L' UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR GOVERNING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PAEDC AND THE COLLEGE'S INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FACILITY (3) P.R. No. 23285 — A Resolution Nominating A Member And/Or Members To The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District For The 2024 — 2025 Term The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23285 was tabled. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. (4) P.R. No. 23296 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23296 be adopted. Councilmember Kinlaw nominated Catherine Richards, Mary Wycoff, Stacey Matthews and Sidonia McClain for appointment. Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton nominated Arlishia Carrier for appointment. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23296 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names included, becoming Resolution No. 23-347. The caption of Resolution No. 23-347 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-347 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION /fCAIICCTCII DV RAAVAD non TcRA LJAIATI TARIN Latoshia Henry was nominated for appointment. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23297 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name included, becoming Resolution No. 23-348. The caption of Resolution No. 23-348 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-348 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HAMILTON) (6) P.R. No. 23300 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The War Of Titans Boxing Showcase Entertainment Area, Designating Titans Boxing Club And Youth Organization As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Thereof The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23300 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-349. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 23-349 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-349 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE WAR OF TITANS BOXING SHOWCASE ENTERTAINMENT AREA, DESIGNATING TITANS BOXING CLUB AND YOUTH ORGANIZATION AS EXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONAIRE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT THEREOF A. Ordinances .... ... .. -.. .. .__ w___Ie_______ w. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-31 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-31 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISAL ROLLS FOR THE YEAR 2023 AND RECEIVING DETERMINATIONS FROM THE TAX ASSESSORS UNDER SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (2) P.O. No. 7161 — An Ordinance Amending Section 2-75 (a) (2) (b) Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Persons Requesting To Give A Presentation Before City Council (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7161 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-32. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-32 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-75 (A) (2) (B) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO PERSONS REQUESTING TO GIVE A PRESENTATION BEFORE CITY COUNCIL (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOUCET) (3) P.O. No. 7162 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Service Charges And Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate Schedule) And 110-92 (Consumers Outside City Not Having Special Contracts) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To Rates For Residential, Commercial And Industrial Customers, And Providing For Publication The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 23-33 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER), DIVISION 3 (SERVICE CHARGES AND BILLING), SECTIONS 110-91 (RATE SCHEDULE) AND 110-92 (CONSUMERS OUTSIDE CITY NOT HAVING SPECIAL CONTRACTS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION XL WORKSHOP To Discuss The Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 — 2024 Budget XII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Beckcom seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:44 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 August 15, 2023. APPROVED: