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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 09/23/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Beckcom 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, September 23, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Charlotte Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Tiffany Hamilton Everfield, Doneane Beckcom, 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. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s): September, 2025 as "Top Ladies of Distinction" III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Cedric McLaughlin & Deric Outley Representing PALDC/BAXXAN, Regarding Park Public Partnership For The Redevelopment of Logan Park: Facility Use Agreement Approach Derick Outley appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (1) Simeon Etta, Representing Roll With It Texas Manufacturing Company LLC, Regarding The Texas Toilet Paper Factory Simeon Etta appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 6:00 P.M. To Receive And Consider Public Comment(s) From All Interested Citizens With Regard To The Budget For The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026. A Copy Of A Summary Of The Proposed Operating Budgets For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Is Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof As Exhibit "A". Citizens Shall Have The Opportunity To Provide Written And Oral Comments And To Ask Questions Concerning The Entire Budget The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY $1,418,440 OR 5.37%, AND OF THAT AMOUNT, $195,340 IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS YEAR The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. The following people appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Joan Jones Finance Director Lynda Boswell Gloria Sanchez. 665 Jade Avenue Raymond Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Utilities Director Calvin Matthews Deborah Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Simeon Etta, Representing Roll With It Texas Manufacturing Company LLC, Regarding The Texas Toilet Paper Factory Simeon Etta appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT (4) P.R. No. 24508 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third — Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. Fund No: 614 (Health Insurance Fund) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24508 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.395. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-395 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-395 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third — Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 2 Texas, Inc. Fund No: 614 (Health Insurance Fund) III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (1) A Presentation Regarding Water And Wastewater Rates By New Gen Strategies And Solutions, LLC Eric Colllocchia gave the above-mentioned presentation. Attorney Joe De La Fuenta appeared before the City Council via zoom to answer inquiries regarding the water rates. The Mayor made the following statement for the record: I can go beyond last year I was not on council for the last two years. I can go way back to 2029 when we had a presentation right before Covid or during Covid and the same presentation told us that we needed to do something about our infrastructure and that it was failing and they recommended we do a water study, wastewater study, that we would raise our rates on our citizens we did it one time. I feel like I failed the citizens because at the time I was on council and when Covid came we did not increase the water rates at least three of those—they had stated five increases we only did one. So, I feel like I failed as a council person at the time, sitting right here in this seat, that I failed the citizens of Port Arthur. But when Covid came we could not see ourselves charging our citizens for—and I think our citizens need to know that this didn't just happen it has been over a period of time and so we need to give you the full story and I did not vote for the second increase because I too was at home like you all were during Covid and couldn't bare seeing the burden of a rate increase during that time so we didn't do it for that whole entire year. And we never really came back and addressed that water infrastructure issue. That's why I blame myself at that point, but I do want that for the record (2) A Presentation By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet Regarding The Misappropriation Of City Funds (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet) Mayor Pro Tem Doucet gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition - None E. Correspondence - None F. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The City's Lack Of Transparency (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (2) A Discussion Regarding Road Construction Safety And Contractor Requirements (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) Councilmember Hamilton Everfield requested the above-mentioned item be removed from the agenda. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 3 V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) - None VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception Proposed Resolutions No. 24390, 24482, 24494 and 24515: Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (4) P.R. No. 24503 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Renewal Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kristopher Dela Cruz, MD, To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician For The Employee Health Services Clinic. Funding Is Contingent Upon Approval Of The Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget. General Fund Other Contractual Account 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000 ($37,000.00) And The Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-23-063-5420-00-50-000 ($18,000.00) For A Total Not To Exceed $55,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 24503 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-396. (5) P.R. No. 24504 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Steven Moore, A Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory, Account Number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000, Other Contractual Account. Funds In The Amount Of $36,400.00, Contingent Upon Approval Of The Proposed FY 2026 Budget Proposed Resolution No. 24504 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-397. (6) P.R. No. 24511 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Black Fox Services, LLC Of Weatherford, Texas, For The Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary Landfill Located At 4732 West Highway 73, Beaumont, TX 77705 Proposed Resolution No. 24511 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-398. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 4 (8) P.R. No. 24520 — A Resolution Updating And Affirming The Investment Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Proposed Resolution No. 24520 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-399. (9) P.R. No. 24521 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Additional Funding Available To The City Of Port Arthur Under The Purdue Pharma/Sackler Bankruptcy Settlement; Acknowledging The Restricted Purposes Of Such Funds; And Providing For Future Council Action Regarding Acceptance And Expenditure Of Said Funds Proposed Resolution No. 24521 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-400. (10) P.R. No. 24523 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve The Purchase Of Five Backup Radio Consolettes For Police And Fire Dispatch From Motorola Solutions Of Houston, Texas, Through The Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract RA05-21, In The Total Amount Of $53,034.45. Funding Is Contingent Upon Approval Of The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Regulatory Account 149-17-630-8522-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24523 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-401. (11) P.R. No. 24529 — A Resolution Adopting The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Providing An Effective Date Proposed Resolution No. 24529 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-402. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24390 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Closeout Documents Submitted By Greenscapes, Inc. Of Liberty, Texas, For Port Arthur Transit's Bus Stops Reconstruction Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $9,958.78; Funds Available In Account 401-00-000- 2050-00-000 Project TR11316 CAP.00O The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24390 be adopted. Transit Director Ivan Mitchell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24390 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-403. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 5 The caption of Resolution No. 25-403 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-403 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY GREENSCAPES, INC. OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, FOR PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT'S BUS STOPS RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE THE RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,958.78; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-00-000-2050-00-000 PROJECT TR11316 CAP.00O (2) P.R. No. 24482 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Engineering Services Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors & Engineering, Inc., (Soutex) Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Construction Management And Surveying Of The Rice Farm Road Drainage Improvement Project For The Amount Of $27,100.00. Funding Is Subject To The Approval Of The FY25-26 Budget. Drainage Account Number 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000. Project No. DRIP10.CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24482 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.404. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-404 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-404 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SOUTEX SURVEYORS & ENGINEERING, INC., (SOUTEX) OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND SURVEYING OF THE RICE FARM ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $27,100.00. FUNDING IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FY25-26 BUDGET. DRAINAGE ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-21-055- 8515-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DRIP10.CON (3) P.R. No. 24494 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Original Professional Services Agreement Resolution 23-515, Between The City Of Port Arthur And Fittz And Shipman, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Construction Phase Services Associated With The City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 6 Mechanic Street And South 1st Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Project In Sabine Pass, Texas, For The Amount Of $60,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Street Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project No. ST1P90.ENG The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24494 be adopted. Engineer John Canatella appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24494 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-405. The caption of Resolution No. 25-405 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-405 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RESOLUTION 23-515, BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND FITTZ AND SHIPMAN, INC., OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MECHANIC STREET AND SOUTH 1ST AVENUE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN SABINE PASS, TEXAS, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STREET ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-053-8517-00-10- 000. PROJECT NO. ST1P90.ENG (7) P.R. No. 24515 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Emergency Execution Of Change Order No. 1 For The Rice Farm Road Drainage Improvement Project-Phase I From SETEX Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Installation Of A 12" Insta-Valve On A Main Water Line For The Amount Of $33,162.55. Funds Are Available In The Capital Improvement Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00- 10-000. Project No. DR1P10 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24515 be adopted. Consultant Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 7 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24515 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-405. The caption of Resolution No. 25-405 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-405 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S EMERGENCY EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE RICE FARM ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-PHASE I FROM SETEX CONSTRUCTION CORP. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 12" INSTA-VALVE ON A MAIN WATER LINE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $33,162.55. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 307-21- 053-8517-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1P10 A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24446 — A Resolution Nominating A Member And / Or Members To The Board Of Directors Of The Jefferson Central Appraisal District For The 2026-2029 Term The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24446 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.407. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24446 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-407. The caption of Resolution No. 25-407 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-407 A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER AND / OR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2029 TERM (2) P.R. No. 24485 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide Drawings And Specifications For The Extension Of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard From The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas To City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 8 Park Central Boulevard Near FM-365, For The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $395,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Street Improvement Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10- 000. Project No. ST4001 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24485 be adopted. Engineer Anthony Leger appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Raymond Scott appeared before the City Council to ask questions regarding the above- mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tem Doucet councilmember Lewis. Proposed Resolution No. 24485 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-408. The caption of Resolution No. 25-408 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-408 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTEX SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXTENSION OF JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS TO PARK CENTRAL BOULEVARD NEAR FM-365, FOR THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $395,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STREET IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 307-21- 053-8517-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. ST4001 (3) P.R. No. 24495 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Close Out Documents Submitted By Elite Contractors & Equipment, Ltd, Of Kirbyville, Texas, And Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $136,274.25 For The Sabine Pass Mechanic Street And South 1st Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Project. Funding Is Available In The Street Account No. 307-00- 000-2050-00-00-000. Project No. ST1P9O.CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24495 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.409. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - September 23, 2025 9 The caption of Resolution No. 25-409 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-409 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY ELITE CONTRACTORS & EQUIPMENT, LTD, OF KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS, AND APPROVE THE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,274.25 FOR THE SABINE PASS MECHANIC STREET AND SOUTH 1ST AVENUE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE STREET ACCOUNT NO. 307-00-000-2050-00- 00-000. PROJECT NO. ST1P9O.CON (5) P.R. No. 24510 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Brystar Contracting, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The 9th Avenue Pavement Improvement Project Most Westward Lane From Jimmy Johnson Boulevard To Lake Arthur Drive For The Amount Of $1,065,472.00. Funding Available In The Streets Account No. 148-21-053-8517-00- 10-000 Project No. ST5023.CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24510 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.410. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-410 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-410 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE 9TH AVENUE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOST WESTWARD LANE FROM JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD TO LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1,065,472.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE STREETS ACCOUNT NO. 148-21-053-8517-00- 10-000 PROJECT NO. ST5023.CON (6) P.R. No. 24512 — A Resolution Confirming The Appointments Of Mary Ann Reid And Cal Rutherford As Members Of The Civil Service Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 10 Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24512 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.411. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-411 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-411 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF MARY ANN REID AND CAL RUTHERFORD AS MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (7) P.R. No. 24530 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew A Professional Services Agreement With Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers To Provide Professional Engineering And Consulting Services In A Lump Sum Monthly Amount Not To Exceed Sixteen Thousand And No/100 Dollars ($16,000.00) And Shall Not Exceed One Hundred And Ninety-Two Thousand And No/100 Dollars ($192,000.00) Per Year. Funding Is Subject To Approval Of FY25-26 Budget. Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-200-5420-00-00-000, Professional Services The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24530 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.412. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet. The caption of Resolution No. 25-412 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-412 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOLDEN TRIANGLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN A LUMP SUM MONTHLY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($16,000.00) AND SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($192,000.00) PER YEAR. FUNDING IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF FY25- 26 BUDGET. WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-200-5420-00-00-000, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 11 (8) P.R. No. 24538 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmembers Frank, Everfield And Beckcom) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24538 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.413. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-413 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-413 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS FRANK, EVERFIELD AND BECKCOM) A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7356 — An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026, In Accordance With Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7356 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.57. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet The caption of Ordinance No. 25-57 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-57 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7, ARTICLE XII OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (2) P.O. No. 7357 — An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 12 2026, In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7357 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.58. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-58 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-58 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.03 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION (3) P.O. No. 7358 — An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The Tax Year 2025 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7358 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.59. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-59 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-59 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2025 (FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) (4) P.O. No. 7359 — An Ordinance Approving The 2025 Tax Roll For The Use And Support Of The Municipal Government Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing For The Interest And Sinking Fund And Apportioning Each Levy For A Specific Purpose The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 13 Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7359 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.60. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-60 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-60 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2025 TAX ROLL FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE (5) P.O. No. 7367 — An Ordinance Establishing A Classification And Pay Plan For The Employees Of The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Section 78-141 [Classification And Pay Plan] Of Division 4 [Wage And Salary Administration] Of Article II [Personnel Policy] Of Chapter 78 [Personnel] Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7367 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.62. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-62 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-62 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PURSUANT TO SECTION 78-141 [CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN] OF DIVISION 4 [WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION] OF ARTICLE II [PERSONNEL POLICY] OF CHAPTER 78 [PERSONNEL] OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES (6) P.O. No. 7370 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Service Charges And Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate Schedule) And 110-92 (Consumers Outside City Not Having Special Contracts) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To 20% Rate Increase For Residential Water And Wastewater/Sewer Rates, And 20% Rate Increase For City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 14 Commercial And Industrial Customers Water And Wastewater/Sewer Rates, And Providing For Publication The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7370 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25.61. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-61 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-61 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER), DIVISION 3 (SERVICE CHARGES AND BILLING), SECTIONS 110-91 (RATE SCHEDULE) AND 110-92 (CONSUMERS OUTSIDE CITY NOT HAVING SPECIAL CONTRACTS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AS IT PERTAINS TO 20% RATE INCREASE FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER AND WASTEWATER/SEWER RATES, AND 20% RATE INCREASE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS WATER AND WASTEWATER/SEWER RATES, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT The following Proposed Ordinances were brought back to the floor to conduct a roll call vote: (1) P.O. No. 7356 — An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026, In Accordance With Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Ordinance No. 7356 be adopted by roll call vote. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7356: Councilmember Beckcom "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Doucet "No" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton Everfield "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Mayor Moses "Yes" City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 15 The caption of Ordinance No. 25-57 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-57 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7, ARTICLE XII OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (2) P.O. No. 7357 — An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026, In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet that Proposed Ordinance No. 7357 be adopted by roll call vote. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7357: Councilmember Beckcom "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Doucet "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton Everfield "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Mayor Moses "Yes" The caption of Ordinance No. 25-58 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-58 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.03 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION (3) P.O. No. 7358 — An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The Tax Year 2025 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 7356 be adopted by roll call vote. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7358: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 16 Councilmember Beckcom "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Doucet "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton Everfield "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Mayor Moses "Yes" The caption of Ordinance No. 25-59 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-59 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2025 (FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:56 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 CHARLOTTE MOSES ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD TRMC END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD September 23, 2025. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 23, 2025 17