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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Date: September 11,2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Ron Burton,CPM,City Manager
Cc: Pamela Langford,Assistant City Manager-Operations
Dr.Albert Thigpen,Assistant City Manager-Administration
Re: P. R. 23917—A Resolution Amending the City of Port Arthur Community Benefits Plan(CBP)
Policy
COMMENT
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Port Arthur adopt Proposed Resolution No. 23917
which amends the Community Benefits Plan(CBP)Policy for the City of Port Arthur.
Background:
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur pursuant to Resolution 23-553 [December, 2023] adopted a
Community Benefits Plan(CBP)Policy for the City of Port Arthur. The purpose of the CBP is to create
a nexus between commercial/industrial growth and positive impact on the quality of life for citizens.
As we engage in discussions with corporate, commercial, and industrial community members, we
determined it prudent to recommend an amendment to the Community Benefit Plan Policy "Areas of
Focus." This amendment allows the City to address additional, and key, quality of life concerns in Port
Arthur.
Budgetary:
Varying depending on the size and type of industrial/commercial agreement as well as the area(s) of
focus.
Staffing/Employee Effect: None
Summary:
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Port Arthur adopt Proposed Resolution No. 23917
which amends the Community Benefits Plan(CBP)Policy for the City of Port Arthur.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
444 4th Street X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
P.R.No. 23917
09/10/24 ATT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN (CBP) POLICY
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No. 23-553 the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas
adopted a Community Benefits Plan(CBP) Policy; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council in its adoption stated the purpose of the Community Benefits Plan
(CBP) Policy is to "...ensure that industrial development agreements and commercial development
agreements be enhanced to facilitate a nexus between the aforementioned development and community
awareness and prosperity..."; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends amending the Community Benefits Plan (CBP) Policy to provide
for additional areas of focus in which the City of Port Arthur and commercial, industrial, or economic
entities can partner to foster city growth and on-going improvement in the quality of life of its citizens.
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 continues to consider the nexus between industrial
development, commercial development, economic development, and community enhancement to be a
pivotal consideration for future agreements.
Section 3. That, the City Council hereby re-affirms its policy that any future commercial
development or industrial development agreements executed hereafter include a Community Benefits Plan
(CBP) which addresses Infrastructure Improvement and at a minimum one other element of the
Community Benefit Plan Areas of Focus as delineated in the Community Benefit Plan Areas of Focus
delineated in Attachment"A"hereto.
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P.R.No. 23917
09/10/24 ATT
Section 4. That, the City Manager continues to be authorized, and directed, to prepare and
negotiate a Community Benefit Plan (CBP) for all such agreements covered hereby and executed since
original adoption. Said areas of focus in the CBP may be expanded or further defined as determined by the
City Manager.
Section 5. That, the City of Port Arthur Community Benefits Plan (CBP) Policy is hereby
amended by adding additional Areas of Focus as delineated in Exhibit"A"hereto.
Section 5. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD,2024, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Hon. Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR MINISTRATION:
Ron Burton,CPM
City Manager
ATTACHMENT
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Community Benefit Plan (CBP) Areas of Focus
A. Infrastructure Improvements
B. Road Repair and Transportation
C. Job Training/Apprenticeship and Workforce Development Programs
D. Business Development and Support Initiatives
E. Historic Preservation
F. Health and Wellness Programs
G. Youth Programs
H. Education
I. Community and Economic Development Projects
J. Public Safety and Law Enforcement
K. Environmental Health, Sanitation, and Code Enforcement
L. Affordable Housing: Preservation and Creation
M. Affordable Housing: Homelessness Mitigation, Prevention,
Re-Housing Planning
N. Wellness and Quality of Life Facilities, Planning and
Developments
O. Other mutually agreeable project