HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23705: APPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE TIRZ #1 BOARD P.R. No. 23705
03/27/2024 dim
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTING A MEMBER OR
MEMBERS TO THE DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT
ZONE TIRZ #1 BOARD
WHEREAS, much of the area of downtown Port Arthur has fallen into disrepair;
and
WHEREAS, there have been numerous plans and strategies for refurbishing and
revitalizing the said downtown area of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, the City of Port
Arthur created a reinvestment zone to promote development or redevelopment of the
area on November 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code requires municipal governments
to give notice to other taxing entities that they may participate in the reinvestment zone
and appoint a member to the Board of Directors for the Zone as does the City Council
reserve the right to also appoint its own members or member to the Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred on the TIRZ Board with regard to the
positions authorized by the City Council.
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 Joseph L. Guillory, II, is hereby appointed to the Downtown
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ #1 Board.
Section 3. That the term shall not exceed two (2) years effective immediately
after passage.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of April, A.D. 2024 at a
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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„or M. Black, Interim City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
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Notice of Meeting and Agenda
March 26,2024
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
(a).Consider, possibly approve, authorize the County Judge to execute,
receive and file U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Application for
Department of the Army Permit: OMB No. 0710-003 for construction at
the Keith Lake Fish Pass Baffle.
SEE ATTACHMENTS ON PAGES 978 - 980
Motion by: Alfred
Second by: Erickson
In Favor: Branick, Erickson, Sinegal, Alfred
Action:
(b).Consider and possibly approve the appointment of Judge Joseph Guillory
to the Board of the Tax Reinvestment Zone No. 1, to replace
Commissioner Sinegal who has resigned.
NO ATTACHMENTS
Motion by: Alfred
Second by: Erickson
In Favor: Branick, Erickson, Sinegal,Alfred
Action: APPROVED
(c).Consider, possibly approve, receive and file the proposed plan for
signage at Ford Park naming rights as presented by Doggett pursuant to
their naming rights agreement.
Scan in the attachment.
SEE ATTACHMENTS ON PAGES 981 - 1021
Motion by: Alfred
Second by: Erickson
In Favor: Branick, Erickson, Sinegal,Alfred
Action: APPROVED
(d).Receive and file Constitutional County Court Confidentiality Policy and
Agreement adopted March 14, 2024.
SEE ATTACHMENTS ON PAGES 1022 - 1025
Motion by: Alfred
Second by: Erickson
In Favor: Branick, Erickson, Sinegal, Alfred
Action: APPROVED