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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: 04/10/2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Lynda"Lyn" Boswell, M.A., ICMA-CM, Finance Director
RE: P.O. 7329—FY24-25 Budget Amendment No. 11
Introduction:
A budget amendment is requested to increase appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund(403)as a
result of a one-year contract renewal with LSJ Trucking, Inc., referenced in PR24151, and
General Liability Fund for cost associated with the annual renewal coverage, outlined in
PR24271.
Background:
The FY 24-25 budget was approved on September 24,2024 by Ordinance No. 24-50. This is the
9th Amendment. Budget Amendment 1 passed on October 7, 2024 as Ordinance No. 24-56.
Budget Amendment 2 passed on November 6, 2024 as Ordinance No. 24-63. Budget
Amendment 3 passed on December 3, 2024 as Ordinance No. 24-68. Budget Amendment 4
passed on December 17, 2024 as Ordinance 24-70. Budget Amendment 5 passed on January 14
as Ordinance 25-05. Budget Amendment 6 passed on January 28, 2025 as Ordinance 25-07.
Budget Amendment 7 passed on February 11, 2025 as Ordinance 25-09. Budget Amendment 8
passed on February 25, 2025 as Ordinance 25-13. Budget Amendment 9 passed on March 25,
2025 as Ordinance 25-19. Budget Amendment 10 passed in April 8,2025 as Ordinance 25-20.
The Solid Waste Fund is seeking approval to renew a contract with LSJ Trucking, Inc. for the
rental of equipment and operators to perform dirt work at the Landfill. General Liability Fund is
requesting authorization to renew its yearly commercial windstorm coverage with USI.
Budget Impact:
This creates an increased appropriation in the Solid Waste Fund(403)by $648,000, and General
Liability Fund by $800,000.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Ordinance 7329 to amend the budget
as discussed/outlined above.
"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
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30,2025,INCREASING SOLID WASTE FUND (403)
BY $648,000,AND GENERAL LIABILITY FUND (612) BY
$800,000.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article XII, Section 2, of the City Charter, the Director of
Finance ensures that budget appropriations are not exceeded; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with Article XII, Section 9, of the City Charter,the City Council may
make emergency appropriations from time to time; and
WHEREAS,the City Council may make budget amendments for emergencies under Texas Local
Government Code §102.009; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 24-50,
which appropriated the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 24-56,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 24-63,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 24-68,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 24-70,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-05,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
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WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-07,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2025, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-09,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-13,
which amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS,on March 25, 2025,the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-19,which
amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2025, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 25-20, which
amended the appropriation of the 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, as a result of increased revenue, the Solid Waste Fund requires approval to renew a
contract for one(1)additional year for the rental of equipment with operators for operations at the Landfill
with LSJ Trucking, Inc. and is available due to an unanticipated increase in revenue to cover the cost, and
General Liability Fund is requesting approval for Commercial windstorm coverage with USI utilizing
reserves specific to General Liability; and
WHEREAS,increasing appropriations to the Solid Waste Fund(403), and General Liability Fund
(612) will provide the necessary funds in the FY 2024-2025 budget to address the funding requirements;
and
WHEREAS, Exhibit"A" shows the fund changes and subsequent revised budget appropriation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 following Fund's Budget be increased as shown:
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Fund Description Fund Amount
Solid Waste Fund 403 648,000
General Liability Fund 612 800,000
Section 3. That Section 4 of Ordinance 24-50 is amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Thirteen Million Seven Hundred Ninety-
Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($13,797,467) for the Solid Waste Fund, and Four
Million Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($4,290,554) for General
Liability Fund.
Original Amended Amended Revised Budget
Budget Budgets 1-6 Budget 11 Appropriation
Solid Waste 13,041,397 108,070 648,000 13,797,467
Fund
General
Liability 3,490,554 800,000 4,290,554
Fund
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2025, AD at a Regular Meeting of the
City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
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Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TMRC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo,
City Attorney
APPROVE ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton,
City Mana
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Lyn a"Lyn" Boswell, M.A., ICMA-CM
Director of Finance
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