HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 29, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM
HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR., City of CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM
SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: r-2�� CITY SECRETARY
WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. o r t r t h tit-
TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
DONEANE BECKCOM CITY ATTORNEY
THOMAS KINLAW,III
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M . CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, July 29, 2025 At 5:30 P.M. CT, By Telephonic And
Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of
The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor,
City Hall, 444 Fourth Street Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The
Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Toll-Free Numbers And Entering
The Meeting ID: 886 4974 9726 And Passcode: 961929
(877) 853-5247 US Toll Free
(888) 788-0099 US Toll Free
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Provide For Reasonable Accommodations For Persons Attending City Council Meetings.
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Please Contact The City Secretary's Office, At (409) 983-8115.
Website: http://www.portarthurtx.gov
City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
July 29, 2025
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Moses
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield
Councilmember Beckcom
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Frank, Sr.
City Manager Burton, CPM
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Michael Sperling Of The Astronomical Race Regarding Historical
Truth
(2) Mark Bernard Regarding The Trill City Car Show
(3) Lowra Harrison Regarding Water Billing
(4) Coach Bradford Coleman Jr. Of The Port Arthur Jr Bees Regarding
Assistants From The City And The Community
AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations — None
C. City Manger's Staff Reports
(1) A Presentation By The Director Of Finance Lynda Boswell, ICMA-CM,
And Financial Advisor, Senior Managing Director Of Hilltop Securities,
Inc. Ms. Ann Burger Entrekin Regarding The Combination Tax And
Revenue Certificates Of Obligation
(2) An Update By Interim Fire Chief Robert Havens And Interim Deputy
Fire Chief Antonio Mitchell Regarding The City Fire Stations
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions
(1) To Discuss And Take Possible Action Regarding The Council
Appointee Committee Implementation Process (Requested By
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield)
(2) To Discuss And Take Possible Action Regarding The State Of Texas
Special Session Beginning July 21, 2025, Requesting To Create A City
Of Port Arthur State Legislative Agenda To Advocate For And Against
Bills That May Affect The City Of Port Arthur Residents (Requested
By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield)
(3) A Discussion Regarding Emergency Medical And Ambulance Services
And Action To Schedule A Workshop Regarding The Same Services.
(Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M.
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Consider The Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z24-10) To
Establish A Planned Development "PD" District For The Proposed
Development Of A Multi-Purpose Event Center. The Subject Property
Is Currently Zoned As Medium Density Residential (MF). The
Proposed "PD" Designation Would Allow For The Construction And
Operation Of A Facility Designed To Host Community Events, Cultural
Programs, And Recreational Activities
Site Location: 8520 Wilson Avenue (North Of Wilson Avenue
Between F.M. Highway 365 And Hall Street)
Legal Description: 2.892 Acre Of Land, Lot 23, Tracts 6 & 7, And
Part Of Lot 11, Tract 6, Peek Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas
Citizens With Questions Regarding The Description Of This Property
Can Contact The City Planning Department At (409) 983-8133. The
Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's
Website At www.portarthurbc.gov
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — CONTINUED
(2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Consider The Following:
Z25-02 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR — To Consider A Zoning Text
Amendment To Appendix A, Section 3. Land Uses, Of The City Of
Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance To Include The Following "Automobile"
Related Uses As Legally Conforming Uses In The Heavy Industrial &
Light Industrial Districts
Tire Sales Automobile Repair- Minor
Automobile Sales Automobile Repair& Sales
Automobile Auction
If You Cannot Attend The Meeting, You May Send A Letter To The
Planning Director, City Of Port Arthur, 444 Fourth Street, Planning
Department Third Floor, Port Arthur, TX 77641. If There Are
Additional Questions You May Contact The Planning Department At
(409) 983-8133
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The
City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
PURPOSE OF SECOND HEARING: This Second Public Hearing Is
Necessary Because A Previous Publication Of The Notice For This
Item Contained Inaccuracies. This Corrected Notice Is Being
Published To Ensure Proper Notification To All Interested Parties
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — CONTINUED
(3) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And
To Consider The Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z25-06) To Grant
A Specific Use Permit (SUP) For The Operation Of An "Automobile
Sales And/Or Repair Shop" Within A Commercial Retail (CR) Zoned
District In The City Of Port Arthur
Site Location: 1801 Woodworth Boulevard (South Of Woodworth
Boulevard Between 17th Street And 18th Street)
Legal Description: 0.324 Acre Of Land, Lots 11 & 12, Block 327,
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Citizens With Questions Regarding The Description Of This Property
Can Contact The City Planning Department At (409) 983-8133. The
Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's
Website At www.portarthurbc.gov
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And
Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community
Interest, Which Include The Following:
(1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence;
(2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules;
(3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public
Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A
Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public
Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For
Purposes Of This Subdivision;
(4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By
The Governing Body;
(5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event
Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing
Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A
Member Of The Governing Body Or An Official Or Employee Of The
Political Subdivision; And
(6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health
And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen
After The Posting Of The Agenda
**Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The
Information Provided In The Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS— NONE
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being
Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen,
In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For
Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24362 — A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known
As The Trill City Car Show, Designating Lakefront Park As The
Entertainment Area, Naming Matthew's Wings Foundation As The
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In
Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of
Ordinances
(2) P.R. No. 24397 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Advanced Email Protection For A Licensing Period Of
Fourteen Months From Recon Infosec Through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract #230202. Funding
For The Amount Of $43,400.00 Is Budgeted In Information
Technology Computer Programs Account 001-09-023-5450-00-10-
000
(3) P.R. No. 24419 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2025
Harley Davidson FLHP Police Motorcycle From Cowboy Harley
Davidson Of Beaumont, Texas, Using FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funds In The Amount Of
$18,551.00. Funding Allocated In Public Safety Emergency Account
Number 107-17-045-8523-00-30-000, Project Code
PS2024.GRE.VEH
AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 24425 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Close-Out Documents Submitted By Florida Floats, Inc.,
DBA Bellingham Marine Of Jacksonville, Florida, And To Approve The
Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $59,872.50 For The
Completion Of The Pleasure Island Marina Rehabilitation Project;
Funding Is Available In Account Number 307-00-000-2050-00-00-
000
(5) P.R. No. 24429 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission For 9-1-1
Public Safety Answering Point Services; Providing For Public Safety
Operations; And Providing An Effective Date
(6) P.R. No. 24430 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas And Rapid Roll-Off Dumpsters, LLC Of Groves,
Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary
Landfill Located At 4732 W. Hwy 73, Beaumont, Texas 77705
(7) P.R. No. 24435 —A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Enter Into A Real Estate Sales
Agreement With Mid-County Plaza, LLC. For The Sale Of
Approximately 1.22 Acres Of Land At The Corner Of Kerry "Twin"
Thomas Drive And Eldridge Drive In The Spur 93 Business Park
(8) P.R. No. 24437—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Peak Engineering Of Port Neches, Texas For
Professional Engineering Services Associated With The Electrical
Evaluation Of The Water Purification Plant With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $27,300.00. Funds Are Available In Water
Purification Department Account No. 410-40-210-5420-00-00-000,
Professional Services
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VII. CONSENT AGENDA— CONTINUED
(9) P.R. No. 24438 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase 702 Garbage Cans From Sierra Container Group Of Ocala,
Florida, Under NCPA/Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing
Contract No. 02-149, In The Amount Of $43,066.00. Funding Is
Available In The Public Works Solid Waste Residential Garbage
Division — Minor Equipment Account, Account Number 403-50-310-
5240-00-00-000
(10) P.R. No. 24444 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A
Contract With KT Maintenance Company Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas,
For The Renovation Of The Central Cashiers Office In An Amount Not
To Exceed $38,788.00; Funding To Be Provided Through The
Finance Department Building Fund, Project No. B00027, Account No.
307-21-049-8512-00-10-000
(11) P.R. No. 24451 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment To Central
Square Technologies (Formerly Superion, LLC) For Naviline ASP
Services For A Six-Month Period In The Total Amount Of$28,797.00;
Funding Available In Water And Sewer Customer Service Other
Contractual Services Account No. 410-40-205-5470-00-000-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24316 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With The Solco Group, LLC For Engineering
For Transit And Equipment Planning Service Projects, In An Amount
Not To Exceed $104,606.25; Funding Is Available In Transit Other
Contractual Services Account 401-70-500-5470-00-60-000 In An
Amount Of$78,454.69 And Fleets Professional Services Account 001-
13-037-5420-00-70-000 In An Amount Of $26,151.56
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 24436 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Two
One-Year Contracts With Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. And Modern
Concrete & Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, To Purchase Concrete
Building Materials For The Public Works Streets Division With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $500,000.00. Budgeted Funds Are
Available In The Street Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-
70-000 ($200,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets
Program Account, 307-21-053-5316-00-70-000, Various Projects
($300,000.00) ($150,000.00 For FY25 And $350,000.00 For FY26,
Pending FY26 Budget Approval)
(3) P.R. No. 24439—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply
To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A
Community Development Block Grant For $1,006,766.00 And A
Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant In The Amount Of
$321,504.70; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City
Of Port Arthur's 2025 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated
Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And
Urban Development
(4) P.R. No. 24441 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Atlanta Waterline Improvement
Project With Global Drilling Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, Increasing The
Contract Amount By $79,510.00 To The New Total Contract Amount
Of$2,801,050.00 With Extended Contract Time Of 45 Days To A New
Total Contract Time Of 405 Days; Funds Are Available In Capital
Improvement Projects Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000,
Project No. WS-0019 CON, Contingent Upon The Approval Of Budget
Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7351
(5) P.R. No. 24442 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One-Year Contract With Signal Security Of SETX Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Security Guard Services For City Hall And The
Annex For The Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $124,000.00
($20,666.66 For FY25 And $103,333.34 For FY26, Subject To Budget
Approval). Funding Is Available In The Facilities Maintenance Other
Contractual Service Account, 001-21-059-5470-00-70-000
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 24443 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 25-141 As
It Pertains To The Contracts For Road Building Materials; Ratifying
The Purchase Of Road Building Materials In The Projected Amount
Of $292,260.08; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute New
Contracts With Texas Materials, Vulcan Construction Materials, Kat
Excavation And Construction, Martin Marietta Materials, And Modern
Concrete & Materials For Road Building Materials For The Public
Works Streets Division And The Engineering Department For The
Projected Amount Of $2,900,000.00. Funding Is Available In The
Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000
($275,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program
Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 ($2,425,000.00), For Various
Projects
(7) P.R. No. 24447 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision
To Authorize Ratification Of The Emergency Removal Of Clogging
From Primary Clarifier A At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Empower Industrial Solutions, LLC Of Houston,Texas In The Total
Amount Of $30,000.00; Funding In CIP Account No. 405-40-000-
8516-00-00-000 Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget
Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7351
(8) P.R. No. 24458 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory
Committee (Requested By Mayor Moses)
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7335 —An Ordinance Amending Appendix A— Zoning, Code
Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Allow Automobile-
Related Uses In Light Industrial (LI) And Heavy Industrial (HI)
Zoning Districts (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall
Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not
Exceeding $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The
Code Of Ordinances, And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To
Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense.); And
Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of
Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date. Z25-
02 City Of Port Arthur
(2) P.O. No. 7347 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An Additional
Ninety (90) Days Beyond The Effective Date Proposed By Texas Gas
Service Company, A Division Of One Gas, Inc. In Connection With Its
Statement Of Intent To Increase Gas Rates, Filed On June 30, 2025;
Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The
City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The
Railroad Commission Of Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of
Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies
With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions
Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(3) P.O. No. 7348 —An Ordinance Amending Appendix A— Zoning, Code
Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Granting Specific Use
Permit No. 244 (SUP #244) For The Operation Of A Pre-Owned
Automobile Sales Lot On Property Located At 1801 Woodworth
Boulevard, Described As Lots 11 And 12, Block 327, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of Any Provision Of This
Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished
By A Fine Not Exceeding $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1,
Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And Each Day Which
Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And
Distinct Offense.); And Providing For Publication In The Official
Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately
After Publication Date. Z25-06 Affordable Auto Enterprises
(4) P.O. No. 7349 —An Ordinance Amending Appendix A— Zoning, Code
Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Rezone A 2.892- Acre
Tract Of Land Located At 8520 Wilson Avenue, Legally Described As
Lot 23, Tracts 6 & 7, And Part Of Lot 11, Tract 6, Peek Addition, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, From Medium Density Residential
(MDR) To Planned Development District — 45 (PD-45) To Allow For
The Development And Operation Of A Multi-Purpose Event Center
(Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A
Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not Exceeding
$2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances, And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall
Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense.); And Providing For
Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And
Effective Immediately After Publication Date. Z24-10 Melecio F. Ceja
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(5) P.O. No. 7350 — 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
2025 In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed
$18,000,000.00; 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
(6) P.O. No. 7351 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024
And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing The General Fund (001)
By $109,510.00 And Transferring That Amount Thereby Increasing
Water And Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $109,510.00
(7) P.O. No. 7352 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Adding Chapter 14, Article XXIV, Sections 14-700, 14-701, 14-702,
14-703, And 14-704 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Creating The Fire
Chief Advisory Committee, Establishing Its Duties, Powers, And
Administration. (Requested By Councilmember Frank)
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(8) P.O. No. 7354 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of A
Special Election On November 4, 2025 To Submit A Proposition To
The Voters As To The Following: Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation To Use The Sales And Use Tax
Imposed Under Chapter 504 Of The Texas Local Government Code,
Including Any Amount Previously Authorized And Collected For The
Following Specific Category Of Projects That Qualify Under Chapter
505 Of The Texas Local Government Code And Are Projects Related
To: (1) Recreational Or Community Facilities; (2) Affordable
Housing; (3) Water Supply Facilities And Water Conservation
Programs; (4) New Or Expanded Business Enterprises That Create
Or Retain Primary Jobs; (5) Sports Venue And Related Infrastructure;
And (6) To Undertake Any Maintenance And Operating Costs Of A
Facility When Legally Allowed And Conduct Said Election In
Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And
Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice (Requested By
Mayor Moses And Councilmember Lewis)
SPANISH
Ordenanza que preve Ia celebracion de elecciones especiales el 4 de
noviembre de 2025 para presentar una propuesta a los votantes
sobre to siguiente: Autorizar a Ia Corporacion de Desarrollo
Economico de la Ciudad de Port Arthur a utilizar el impuesto sobre
yentas y use establecido en el Capitulo 504 del Codigo de Gobierno
Local de Texas, incluyendo cualquier cantidad previamente
autorizada y recaudada para la siguiente categor a especifica de
proyectos que califican en el Capitulo 505 del Codigo de Gobierno
Local de Texas y que son proyectos relacionados con: (1)
Instalaciones recreativas o comunitarias; (2) Viviendas asequibles;
(3) Instalaciones de suministro de agua y programas de
conservacion del agua; (4) Empresas comerciales nuevas o
expandidas que creen o conserven empleos primarios; (5)
Instalaciones deportivas e infraestructura relacionada; y (6) Asumir
los costos de mantenimiento y operacion de una instalacion cuando
este legalmente permitido de conformidad con el Capitulo 271 del
Codigo Electoral de Texas, y que disponga Ia publicacion del aviso
electoral
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AGENDA
JULY 29, 2025
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 9:30 AM On July 30, 2025. During
The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business
And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In
Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM — PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records,state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints,Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Soecific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item,who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.
This is an abridged version of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances Article II, Sec. 2-75(a).
Article II. The Council. Section 11. - Rules of Procedure