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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(04) 12/17/2024 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — December 17, 2024 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, December 17, 2024 at 9:52 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doneane Beckcom; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Everfield joined the meeting at 12:19 a.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Kelly Anderson Regarding Code Compliance Kelly Anderson, 5101 5th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. (2) Thomas Atlas Of Atlas Homes Regarding The Building Department Not present. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis Regarding A Historical Place Versus Downtown Councilmember Lewis gave the above-mentioned report. (2) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis Regarding Temporary Street Closings For The Safety Of Prince Hall Residences Councilmember Lewis gave the above-mentioned report. (3) A Presentation By Charles Clark, III Regarding The Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Project Manager Karmella Green and Artist Dave Frost gave the above-mentioned report. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolution (8) P.R. No. 24082 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Expressing Support For A Grant Application Being Submitted By Trill Digital Arts Innovation Center, Sponsored By Movement Strategy Center, For The Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative Grant In An Amount Up To $100,000.00, And Committing To The City's Responsibility For Upkeep And Programming Should The Grant Be Awarded The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24082 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-484. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-482 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-482 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A GRANT APPLICATION BEING SUBMITTED BY TRILL DIGITAL ARTS INNOVATION CENTER, SPONSORED BY MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER, FOR THE BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES ASPHALT ART INITIATIVE GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000.00, AND COMMITTING TO THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UPKEEP AND PROGRAMMING SHOULD THE GRANT BE AWARDED C. City Manager's Staff Reports - None D. Employee Recognition - None Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Employee Professional, Academic, And Community Achievements Recipients of the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program: Trameka Williams, Director of Human Resources George Davis, Director of Pleasure Island Larry Badon, Planning and Development Services Manager Huy Tran, Compliance Officer Texas Women's Leadership Institute Flozelle Roberts, Director of Public Works Recipients of Academic Degrees Harry Chevalier, Recreation Technician Associate Degree of Applied Science in Kinesiology from Lamar State College Fabiola Reyna Rubio, Health Department Associate degree in Academic Studies From Lamar State College Gracy Matthews, Health Department Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lamar University City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 2 Joanna Decuir, Health Department Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from Lamar University Antonio Mitchell, Deputy Fire Chief Master of Public Administration with Emphasis in Emergency Management, Sam Houston State University Darlene Pierre, Department of Development Services Bachelor of Business Administration and Ronald E. McNair Baccalaureate Achievement Program Scholar, Lamar University Special Recognition Glen White, Waste Management Has been inducted into the 2024 Minor League Football Hall of Fame. E. Correspondence — None F. Discussion - None IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Mayor Bartle congratulated staff on the success of the 2024 Christmas Parade. Councilmember Frank wished Tomasiene Lamier a good wish for her 90th birthday. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 24055 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Adopting The City Of Port Arthur's Legislative Priorities For The 89th Session Of The Texas State Legislature, 2025 (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24055 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-485. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-485 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-485 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ADOPTING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 89TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS STATE City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - December 17, 2024 3 4 LEGISLATURE, 2025 (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON EVERFIELD) VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 23846, 23890, 24022, 24034, 24054, 24064, 24068, 24071, 24079 and 24088: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions (5) P.R. No. 24036 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To Computer Information Systems, Inc. Of Skokie, Illinois For The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The Police And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Record Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of $54,010.91; Funding Available In FY 24-25 Budget Acct.# 001-17-045-5491-00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24036 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-486. (6) P.R. No. 24040 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Department Of The Army License No. DACW64-2- 75-3, Pertaining To A Waterline Easement Over, Across, In, And Upon The Sabine Neches Waterway, Port Arthur Canal, Jefferson County, Texas Proposed Resolution No. 24040 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-487. (7) P.R. No. 24043 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Allco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For The Reconstruction And Drainage Repairs At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard In The Amount Of $526,857.00; Funding Is Available In Account No. 307-13-037-8525-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24043 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-488. (8) P.R. No. 24048 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Daniels Building And Construction, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Operations Center Building Interior Renovations With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $1,434,548.00. Funding Is Available In The FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Fund Public Works Adiministration Buildings Account, 307-21-049-8512-00-10- 000, Project Number B00001-CON Proposed Resolution No. 24048 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-489. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 4 (9) P.R. No. 24052 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit Projects For The Texas Department Of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvements Program To Provide Funding For The Construction Of Traffic Safety Improvement Projects. There Will Be No Budgetary Impact For The Application Proposed Resolution No. 24052 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-490. (11) P.R. No. 24060 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Donation In The Form Of A Police Canine From The Department Of Defense (DOD) Military Working Dog Coordinator Out Of Lackland Airforce Base Proposed Resolution No. 24060 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-491. (12) P.R. No. 24062 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Enter Into An Agreement With The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Board Of Beaumont, Texas, To Provide Certification Of Expenditures As A Public Entity, With No Monetary Contributions Required, For Use By The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Board As A Match For Additional Child Care Funds Through A Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement Proposed Resolution No. 24062 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-492. (14) P.R. No. 24065 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With Spidle & Spidle, Inc For The Sale Of Approximately 2 Acres Of Land At The Corner Of Jade Avenue And S. Business Park Drive In The Spur 93 Business Park Proposed Resolution No. 24065 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-493. (15) P.R. No. 24066 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With Bishop 1, LLC For The Sale Of Approximately 8 Acres Of Land On The Corner Of W. Port Arthur Road And Jade Avenue In The Spur 93 Business Park Proposed Resolution No. 24066 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-494. (17) P.R. No. 24070 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager, Or His Designee, To Negotiate A Contract With Marsh Waterproofing Of Vidor, Texas, To Reduce The Cost Of Phase IV Repairs To Rosehill Manor Proposed Resolution No. 24070 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-495. (19) P.R. No. 24072 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama, For Debris Removal Emergency Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,000,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 24072 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-496. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 5 (20) P.R. No. 24074 — A Resolution Authorizing Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Agreement With Cotton Commercial USA Of Katy, Texas, For Emergency Food Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster Proposed Resolution No. 24074 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-497. (21) P.R. No. 24075 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Agreement With SLSCO, LTD Of Galveston, Texas, For Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 24075 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-498. (22) P.R. No. 24076 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Port Acres WWTP Improvement Project With Allco, LLC. Of Beaumont, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By $146,047.00, For A New Total Contract Amount Of $1,434,347.00, With Extended Contract Time Of 212 Days, Resulting In A New Total Contract Time Of 577 Days; Funds Are Available In American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund, Account No. 169-07- 015-8516-00-40-000 Port Acres Project No. ARP015.GRE.WWT Proposed Resolution No. 24076 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-499. (24) P.R. No. 24083 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Hardware, Software, And Services To Replace The Aging Equipment Used For The Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System From Computer Information Systems, Inc. Through The TIPS Contract #230105 For The Contract Amount Of $103,631.00 Less The Internal Grant/Discounted Price Of $16,274.00 For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $87,357.00. Funding Budgeted In The Information Technology I.T. Equipment Account 001- 09-023-5241-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24083 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-500. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23846 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With DES, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide Design Plans For The W. 19th Street Area Drainage Improvement Project In The Amount Of $245,172.08. Funds Are Available In Account No. 169- 1 07-015-5420-00-40-000; Project No. ARP006.GRE.ENG i The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23846 be adopted. I City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 6 4 EJS Principal Edwin Jones appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23846 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-501. The caption of Resolution No. 24-501 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-501 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH EJES, INC. OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE DESIGN PLANS FOR THE W. 19TH STREET AREA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,172.08. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 169- 07-015-5420-00-40-000; PROJECT NO. ARP006.GRE.ENG (2) P.R. No. 23890 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Evergreen Solutions, LLC Of Tallahassee, Florida To Conduct A Comprehensive Classification And Compensation Study For The City Of Port Arthur For An Amount Not To Exceed $64,500.00 (Human Resources Professional Services FY 24- 25 Account 001-11-025-5420-00-10-000) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23890 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Albert Thigpen and Human Resouce Director Trameka Williams appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Councilmember Frank made a motion, seconded by Doucet and carried Proposed Resolution No. 23890 was amended instead of Director of DHR, it should be City Manager upon the request of an elected official. 1 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, IKinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23890 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 24-502. The caption of Resolution No. 24-502 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 7 RESOLUTION NO. 24-502 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC OF TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,500.00 (HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FY 24-25 ACCOUNT 001-11-025-5420-00-10-000) (3) P.R. No. 24022 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Request For Proposal Response Of Aquila Golf, Inc. And To Execute A Contract With Aquila Golf, Inc. For The Operation And Maintenance Of The Babe Didrickson Zaharias Municipal Golf Course The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24022 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Albert Thigpen and Parks & Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24022 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-503. The caption of Resolution No. 24-503 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-503 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RESPONSE OF AQUILA GOLF, INC. AND TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AQUILA GOLF, INC. FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BABE DIDRICKSON ZAHARIAS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (4) P.R. No. 24034 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Home Investment Partnerships — American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) Allocation Plan. The Plan Will Be Submitted To The Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24034 be adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 8 Grants Manager Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24034 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-504. The caption of Resolution No. 24-504 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-504 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS — AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOMEARP) ALLOCATION PLAN. THE PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) (10) P.R. No. 24054 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The 2021 Home Investment Partnerships — Policies And Procedures Guidelines The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-505. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-505 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-505 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE 2021 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS — POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GUIDELINES (13) P.R. No. 24064 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into Contract With Costar Group, Inc., Washington, DC For The Purpose Of Identifying Available Real Estate For Site Selection In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,804.00, Funds Available In PAEDC FY 24-25 Acct. No. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000 (Professional Services) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-506. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 9 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-506 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-506 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH COSTAR GROUP, INC., WASHINGTON, DC FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING AVAILABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SITE SELECTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,804.00, FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC FY 24-25 ACCT. NO. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000 (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) (16) P.R. No. 24068 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24068 be adopted. Utility Operations Director and Utility Billing Manager appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24068 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-507. The caption of Resolution No. 24-507 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-507 A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER AND SEWER ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN UTILITY ACCOUNTS DUE TO LEAKS AND/OR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION (18) P.R. No. 24071 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Second And Final Renewal) Of The Contract With TRP Construction Group (Formerly Barricades Unlimited) Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Street Striping Of Streets In The Amount Of $750,000.00. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvement Funds Streets Account, Account Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, And In Public Works — Traffic Division's Street Maintenance Account, Account Number 001-21-057-5316-00-70-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. i ICity Council Minutes Regular Meeting - December 17, 2024 10 I The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24071 be adopted. Finance Director Lynda Boswell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24071 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-508. The caption of Resolution No. 24-508 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-508 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD YEAR (SECOND AND FINAL RENEWAL) OF THE CONTRACT WITH TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP (FORMERLY BARRICADES UNLIMITED) OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE ANNUAL STREET STRIPING OF STREETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS STREETS ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-21-053- 8517-00-10-000, AND IN PUBLIC WORKS — TRAFFIC DIVISION'S STREET MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-21-057- 5316-00-70-000 (23) P.R. No. 24079 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Public Works Department For The 9th Avenue Southbound Reconstruction Project By Committing $607,968.05 In City Street Funds; Available In Capital Account: 307-21-053-8517-00-10-00, And $990,000.00 Will Be Paid By The 2019 Hud Infrastructure Grant The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24079 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24079 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-509. The caption of Resolution No. 24-509 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 11 RESOLUTION NO. 24-509 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE 9TH AVENUE SOUTHBOUND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BY COMMITTING $607,968.05 IN CITY STREET FUNDS; AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL ACCOUNT: 307-21-053-8517-00-10-00, AND $990,000.00 WILL BE PAID BY THE 2019 HUD INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (25) P.R. No. 24088 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing 4 Film Co.'s Use Of City Property In Connection With The Production Of A Motion Picture, Notwithstanding The Company's Failure To Obtain A Filming Permit Prior To Commencement Of Filming; And Providing An Effective Date (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24088 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23779 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Brystar Contracting, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Stonegate Drainage Improvement Project For Resolving Electrical Conflict On Oakmont Drive, Install Weir At Pond 3 On The Golf Course, Reroute Irrigation Line, Add HDPE Pipe, Install Valves On Transit Lines, Paving Median To Convert To A Turning Lane, And Add 154 Calendar Days For The Amount Of $315,047.10. Funds Are Available In The Drainage Account 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000 Pending Approval Of Budget Amendment PO 7300. Project No. DR1PO4 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried Proposed Resolution No. 23779 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-510. IVoting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. i Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-510 reads as follows: i City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 12 RESOLUTION NO. 24-510 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE STONEGATE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR RESOLVING ELECTRICAL CONFLICT ON OAKMONT DRIVE, INSTALL WEIR AT POND 3 ON THE GOLF COURSE, REROUTE IRRIGATION LINE, ADD HDPE PIPE, INSTALL VALVES ON TRANSIT LINES, PAVING MEDIAN TO CONVERT TO A TURNING LANE, AND ADD 154 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $315,047.10. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DRAINAGE ACCOUNT 307- 21-055-8515-00-10-000 PENDING APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT PO 7300. PROJECT NO. DR1PO4 (2) P.R. No. 24003 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Revise The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Categories Which Were Previously Approved The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24003 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-511. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-511 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-511 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVISE THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECT CATEGORIES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (3) P.R. No. 24045 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 4 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Port Acres Drainage Improvement Project, To Relocate Water Lines, Add A Fire Hydrant, Add Corrugated Pipes, Reduction In Linear Footage Of Reinforced Concrete Boxes (RCB), Relocate Sanitary Sewer Service, Add A Storm Conflict Structure, And Add Fifteen (15) Calendar Days, For The Amount Of $55,790.42 Resulting In A New Contract Amount Of $33,565,895.19. Funding In The Drainage System Account No. 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000, Project No. DR1P03A Is Contingent Upon Approval Of A Budget Amendment Via Adoption Of Proposed Ordinance No. 7300 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 13 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24045 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-512. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-512 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-512 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE PORT ACRES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TO RELOCATE WATER LINES, ADD A FIRE HYDRANT, ADD CORRUGATED PIPES, REDUCTION IN LINEAR FOOTAGE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BOXES (RCB), RELOCATE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, ADD A STORM CONFLICT STRUCTURE, AND ADD FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $55,790.42 RESULTING IN A NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $33,565,895.19. FUNDING IN THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000, PROJECT NO. DR1P03A IS CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT VIA ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7300 (4) P.R. No. 24059 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Burditt Consultants, LLC Of Conroe, Texas For Engineering Services, Construction Documents And Construction Management For The Rose Hill Park Project With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $482,192.00. Funding Available In Account Number 307-25-065-8525-00-10-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24059 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-513. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-513 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 14 RESOLUTION NO. 24-513 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BURDITT CONSULTANTS, LLC OF CONROE, TEXAS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE ROSE HILL PARK PROJECT WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $482,192.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-25-065-8525-00-10-00 (5) P.R. No. 24073 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Obligating Funding Under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) For The Construction Of Drainage Improvements Associated With West 17th Street Through West 19th Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000.00; Funding Available In The ARPA Program Account: 169-07-015-8515-00-40- 000, Project No. ARP006 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24073 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-514. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-514 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-514 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OBLIGATING FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH WEST 17TH STREET THROUGH WEST 19TH STREET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE ARPA PROGRAM ACCOUNT: 169-07-015-8515-00-40-000, PROJECT NO. ARP006 (6) P.R. No. 24078 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, For The Sabine Pass Sewer Pipe Bursting Phase IV Project At Tremont Street Across Broadway Street To And Continued Through Greenwhich Street, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $452,888.00; Funds Are City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 15 Available In ARPA Account No. 169-07-015-8516-00-40- 000, Project No. ARPA015 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24078 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-515. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-515 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-515 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL DRILLING, INC. OF WINNIE, TEXAS, FOR THE SABINE PASS SEWER PIPE BURSTING PHASE IV PROJECT AT TREMONT STREET ACROSS BROADWAY STREET TO AND CONTINUED THROUGH GREENWHICH STREET, WITH A TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $452,888.00; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ARPA ACCOUNT NO. 169-07- 015-8516-00-40-000, PROJECT NO. ARPA015 (7) P.R. No. 24081 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Obligating Funding Under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) For The Acquisition Of A Side-Load Residential Garbage Truck And Grapple Trash Truck In Accordance With ARPA Guidelines In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000.00; Funding Available In The ARPA Program Account: 169-00- 000-4510-00-00-000 ($852,332.00) And ARPA Interest Account: 169-00-000-4610-00-00-000 ($147,668.00) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24081 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-516. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-516 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-516 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 16 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OBLIGATING FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SIDE-LOAD RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE TRUCK AND GRAPPLE TRASH TRUCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARPA GUIDELINES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE ARPA PROGRAM ACCOUNT: 169-00-000-4510-00-00-000 ($852,332.00) AND ARPA INTEREST ACCOUNT: 169-00-000-4610-00-00-000 ($147,668.00) (9) P.R. No. 24084 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) For The Purchase And Installation Of Irrigation Pumps At The Babe Zaharias Golf Course, Utilizing Funding From The Federal American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA"), In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $116,000.00; Funding Available In ARPA Interest Account: 169-00-000-4610-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24084 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-518. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-518 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-518 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION PUMPS AT THE BABE ZAHARIAS GOLF COURSE, UTILIZING FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ("ARPA"), IN A NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $116,000.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ARPA INTEREST ACCOUNT: 169-00-000-4610-00-00- 000 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7299 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Article XXIII (Police Chief Advisory Committee), Section 14-691 (Created) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 17 Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7299 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 24-69. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 24-69 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 24-69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE XXIII (POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE), SECTION 14-691 (CREATED) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (2) P.O. No. 7300 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing Capital Reserve Fund By $734,261.00 And Capital Improvement By $879,606.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7300 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 24-70. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 24-70 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 24-70 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, INCREASING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BY ' $734,261.00 AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BY $879,606.00 t (3) P.O. No. 7301 — An Ordinance As It Pertains To Providing For Holiday Pay For Fiscal Year 2024/2025 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Ordinance No. 7301 be adopted. Councilmember Doucet made the following statement for the record: I have never voted against employee's compensation raises. I have never voted against bonuses, and I never will. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 18 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 7241 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 24-71. The caption of Ordinance No. 24-71 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 24-71 AN ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO PROVIDING FOR HOLIDAY PAY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Of The Texas Open Meetings Act To Meet With Its Attorney To Seek Legal Advice On A Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The City Council Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With The Texas Open Meetings Act Relating To: (a) Damage To Golf Cart Pathways At The Babe Didrickson Zaharias Municipal Golf Course (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom) (b) Gas Rights Agreement With VBM Port Arthur, LLC (c) Homeland Security Data Regarding Critical Infrastructure Off-System Bridges, Priority Levels 1 And 2 (d) Wind Turbine, Solar And Battery Storage Leases On Pleasure Island (e) Outstanding Debt Collections On Port Arthur Police Cadet Training Agreements (2) Section 551.089 Government Code — Deliberations Regarding Security Devices Or Security Audits (a) Homeland Security Data Regarding Critical Infrastructure Off-System Bridges, Priority Levels 1 And 2 (3) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Negotiations (a) Wind Turbine, Solar And Battery Storage Leases On Pleasure Island (b) Cormorant Clean Energy, LLC City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 19 The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:36 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 3:04 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; Interim City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. MOTIONS IN OPEN SESSION: Councilmember Frank read the following motion into the record: A Motion To Enter Into An Option To Lease And Access License Agreement With Diligence Offshore Services, LLC To Develop A Wind Power Facility And Solar Power Facility With Related Facilities On Approximately 2,000 Acres Of Land Owned By The City On Pleasure Island And More Specifically Described In This Approved Agreement And Finding That The Proposed Project Serves A Public Purpose As Is In The City's Best Interest. Said Motion Allows Diligence Offshore Services, LLC To Move Forward While The City Negotiates Operating Agreement And Ground Lease Upon the motion of Councilmmeber Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried the above-mention motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The City Council recessed their meeting at 3:06 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 4:08 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. IMayor Pro Tern Beckcom chaired the meeting. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (10) P.R. No. 24087 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Gas Rights Agreement With VBM Port Arthur, LLC For The Property Lease And Development Of A Project To Convert Landfill Gas Into Energy The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24087 be adopted. Councilmember Kinlaw read the following motion into the record, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried. A Motion To Enter Into A Gas Rights Agreement With VBM Port Arthur, LLC City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 20 I Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 24-517 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-517 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GAS RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH VBM PORT ARTHUR, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT TO CONVERT LANDFILL GAS INTO ENERGY MOTIONS IN OPEN SESSION: Councilmember Hamilton Everfield read the following motion into the record: A Motion To Authorize The City Attorney To Use Any Legal Means Necessary To Collect On Outstanding Debt Owed To The City Related To Port Arthur Police Cadet Training Agreements Upon the motion of Councilmmeber Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried the above-mention motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom adjourned their meeting at 4:10 p.m. 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 December 17, 2024. APPROVED: January 28, 2025 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 17, 2024 21