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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 05/06/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — MAY 6, 2025 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Mr. Beaux 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, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Tiffany Hamilton Everfield, 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. II. PROCLAMATIONS - None VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Resolutions — Non Consent (11) P.R. No. 24313 — A Resolution Authorizing A One-Time Exception To The Ceremonial Street Renaming Policy (Requested By Mayor Bartle) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24313 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24313 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-177. The caption of Resolution No. 25-177 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-177 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME EXCEPTION TO THE CEREMONIAL STREET RENAMING POLICY (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) I (12) P.R. No. 24314 — A Resolution Authorizing The Ceremonial Street Renaming Of West 6th Street From Denbo Avenue To Foley Avenue In Honor Of Zachary Breaux (Requested By Mayor Bartie) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. i The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 2314 be adopted. Mr. Breaux 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. 24314 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-178. The caption of Resolution No. 25-178 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-178 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CEREMONIAL STREET RENAMING OF WEST 6TH STREET FROM DENBO AVENUE TO FOLEY AVENUE IN HONOR OF ZACHARY BREAUX (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 6:00 PM (1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And To Consider The Following: Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z25-01) To Change From Commercial Retail (CR) To A Planned Development District (PD) For Residential & Commercial Retail Activity Legal Description: For 20.734 (Called 20.7365) Acres Of Land, Part Of Lots 5, 6, & 7, Block 10, Range "H", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Located Between Lake Arthur Drive And Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Drive And P.A.L.C.O. East Of 9th Avenue) Citizens With Questions Regarding The Description Of This Property Can Contract 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.portarthurtx.gov The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. Planner Aries Milo appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above- mentioned item. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. (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 Commercial Districts City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 2 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 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. Planner Aries Milo appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above- mentioned item. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. Mr. Herarra appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. (3) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And To Consider The Following: Z25-03 FAHEEM HUSSAIN KHUWAJA — To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For 0.4854 Acres Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lots 18-20 And Part Of Lots 21-24, Block 24, Rosemont Park Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (3645 And 3635 39th Street) A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Also Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Planning Department, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas. 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 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. Planner Aries Milo and Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 3 4 Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Christopher Bates Regarding Voting In Port Arthur Constable Christopher Bates, 3920 Greenway Point Dr. appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (2) Kaala Jacobs Regarding Voting Irregularities Kaala Jacobs, 7930 Golfhill Dr. appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield Regarding Celebrating Our Progress One Victory At A Time Joann Jones appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. C. City Manager's Staff Reports - None D. Employee Recognition - None E. Correspondence - None F. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The 89th Texas Legislative Session (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) Discussion was held with no action taken. V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 24285 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To Authorize The Mayor To Enter Into A Ground Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Diligence Offshore Services LLC For Approximately 2,274 Acres Of City-Owned Land On Or Near Pleasure Island For The Development, Construction, And Operation Of Wind And Solar Energy Facilities, A Substation, Data Center, Offshore Energy Hub And Other Necessary Appurtenant Facilities The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24285 was tabled. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 4 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items Al and Proposed Resolutions No. 24308 and 24287: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Request / Travel Expense Reports Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)(8) Of The Code Of Ordinances (ORD 18-63) (A2) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Conference Of Mayor Washington, DC January 16 — 19, 2025 $4,553.64 B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 24168 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Two (2) Vendors (1) BST Solutions Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0031 Per Square Foot; And (2) Smith's Remodeling, Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0038 Per Square Foot, For Grass Mowing Service Of Privately-Owned And City Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area F, Sabine Pass, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $40,000.00; Funds Are Available In The General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000 (Other Contractual Service) Proposed Resolution No. 24168 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-179. (2) P.R. No. 24234 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For 2.861 Acres Of Land Being Out Of The Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. (Northwest Corner Of Wilson Avenue, 8520 Wilson Avenue) Zoning Case No. Z24-10 Applicant: Melecio F. Ceja Proposed Resolution No. 24234 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-180. (3) P.R. No. 24240 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One (1) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Leaders Of Monumental Services LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For Janitorial Services At Port Arthur Transit Facilities In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 5 $29,400.00. Funds Available In Transit's Other Contractual Services Account 401-70-500-5470-00-60-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24240 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-181. (4) P.R. No. 24255 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Computers And Related Equipment From Dell Marketing, L.P. Through The Texas Department Of Information Resources Purchasing Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $78,029.40. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology IT Equipment Account 001-09-023- 5241-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24255 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-182. (5) P.R. No. 24283 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Sitek Omni Services, LLC Of Humble, Texas, In The Amount Not To Exceed $46,800.00 To Perform Remediation And Closure Of A Wastewater Treatment Unit And Demolish An Unsafe Building At The Port Acres WWTP. Funding Is Available In Utilities Wastewater Account No. 410-40-225-5470-00-00-000, Other Contractual Services Proposed Resolution No. 24283 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-183. (7) P.R. No. 24292 — A Resolution Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Independent School District For The Use Of School Facilities During A Natural Or Man-Made Disaster And The Designation Of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Located At 2200 Jefferson Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 For The Storage Of A Point Of Distribution (POD) Box And The Use Of School Facilities During A Natural Or ManMade Disaster Proposed Resolution No. 24292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-184. (8) P.R. No. 24293 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur Health Department And HSA Port Arthur, LLC D/B/A The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas, Regarding The Use Of Hospital Facilities During A Public Health Emergency Proposed Resolution No. 24293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-185. (9) P.R. No. 24303 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract With Dr. Oscar Enriquez And Awarding The Contract To Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician For The Employee Health Services Clinic, Effective May 5, 2025, Through September 30, 2025. Funds Are Budgeted In FY24-25 General Fund Other Contractual Account 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000 ($15,500.00) And The Employee Health Professional Service Account 001-23-063-5420-00-50-000 ($7,500.00) For A Total Not To Exceed $23,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 24303 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-186. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 6 (10) P.R. No. 24306 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into A Long-Term Street Closure Agreement With Burrow Group Services, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Ongoing Construction Activities And Changing Road Conditions On North Levee Road On Pleasure Island To Public Traffic, From The Date To Be Determined Through December 31, 2025 Proposed Resolution No. 24306 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-187. (12) P.R. No. 24322 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Contract With Best Best & Krieger, LLP, For Legal Services Relating To The Proposed Development, Construction And Operation Of Wind And Solar Energy Generation Facilities On Pleasure Island, Increasing Funding By $50,000.00 For A New Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00; Funding Is Available In The Law Department's Professional Services -Account No. 001- 05-013-5420-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24322 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-188. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent Items (A1) Mayor: Texas Department Of Emergency Management Transportation $746.00 Lodging $1,633.78 Meals $338.00 Conference Registration Fee $300.00 Total Estimated Cost Of Trip $3,017.78 Fort Worth, Texas May 26 — 30, 2025 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Item A be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle and Councilmember Hamilton Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. The motion to adopt Item A failed. Consent - Resolutions (6) P.R. No. 24287 — A Resolution Acknowledging The Receipt Of The Third Distribution From The Opioid Abatement Trust Fund And Authorizing The Establishment Of An Opioid Review Board The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24285 be tabled. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 7 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24287 was tabled. (11) P.R. No. 24308 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Purchase A 0.0057 Acre (248 SF ROW) Portion Of Land Located At The Intersection Of Procter Street And Woodworth Boulevard (Part Of Tract 9A, Replat Of Block 511, Model Addition No. 2, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas) For Traffic Signal Installation For The Amount Of $900.00. Funds Are Available In The Capital Project Account No. 307-21-049-8511-00-10-000. Project No. CE0008 Proposed Resolution No. 24308 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-189. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24308 be adopted. Finance Director Lynda Boswell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Doucet. Proposed Resolution No. 24308 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-189. The caption of Resolution No. 25-189 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-189 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE A 0.0057 ACRE (248 SF ROW) PORTION OF LAND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PROCTER STREET AND WOODWORTH BOULEVARD (PART OF TRACT 9A, REPLAT OF BLOCK 511, MODEL ADDITION NO. 2, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS) FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF $900.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT NO. 307- 21-049-8511-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. CE0008 A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24166 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And (14) Vendors: (1) DMJ Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $.0031 Per Square Foot; (2) BST Solutions Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $.0031 Per Square Foot And $75.00 Per Acre; (3) K & D Affordable Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $.0032 Per Square Foot And $80.00 Per Acre; (4) Mayon City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 8 Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $.0033 Per Square Foot And $80.00 Per Acre; (5) MS Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $.0033 Per Square Foot; (6) SETX Lawn & Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas @ $.00339 Per Square Foot; (7) B & N Mowers LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot And $80.00 Per Acre; (8) Signature Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (9) No Problem Services Of Beaumont, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (10) Israel Lopez Lawn Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (11) Valencia Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (12) JL Landscaping Of Port Arthur , Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (13) All In One Lawn Services Of Bridge City, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; And (14) Frank's Trucking Of Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0039 Per Square Foot For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $100,000.00. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-13-039-5470-00-50- 000 (Other Contractual Service) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24166 be adopted. Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to conduct the drawing of the following tie bids: The Mayor drew names to break the tie bids: Tie Bid $0.0031 - DMJ Landscaping of Port Arthur and BST Solutions of Port Arthur BST Solutions #1 in Rotation and DMJ Landscaping #2 in Rotation Tie Bid $0.0034 - B&N Solutions of Port Arthur and Signature of Port Arthur B&N Solutions #1 in Rotation and Signature #2 in Rotation Tie Bid $0.0033 - Mayon Lawn Service and MS Service MS Service #1 in Rotation and Mayon Lawn Service #2 in Rotation Tie Bid $0.0035 - Isreal Lopez Lawn Service of Port Arthur, Valencia Lawn Care of Port Arthur and JL Landscaping JL Landscaping #1 in Rotation, Israel Lopez Lawn Service #2 in Rotation and Valencia Lawn Care3 in Rotation Tie Bid $80.00 per Acre - B&N Mowers, K&D Affordable Lawn and Mayon Lawn Service B&N Mowers #1 in Rotation, Mayon Lawn Service #2 in Rotation and K&D Affordable Lawn #3 in Rotation Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24166 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-190. The caption of Resolution No. 25-190 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 9 RESOLUTION NO. 25-190 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND (14) VENDORS: (1) DMJ LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $.0031 PER SQUARE FOOT; (2) BST SOLUTIONS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $.0031 PER SQUARE FOOT AND $75.00 PER ACRE; (3) K & D AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $.0032 PER SQUARE FOOT AND $80.00 PER ACRE; (4) MAYON LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $.0033 PER SQUARE FOOT AND $80.00 PER ACRE; (5) MS SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $.0033 PER SQUARE FOOT; (6) SETX LAWN & MAINTENANCE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS @ $.00339 PER SQUARE FOOT; (7) B & N MOWERS LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT AND $80.00 PER ACRE; (8) SIGNATURE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (9) NO PROBLEM SERVICES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (10) ISRAEL LOPEZ LAWN OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (11) VALENCIA LAWN CARE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (12) JL LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR , TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (13) ALL IN ONE LAWN SERVICES OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; AND (14) FRANK'S TRUCKING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS © $0.0039 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR GRASS MOWING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED VACANT AND DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA A, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $100,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000 (OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE) (2) P.R. No. 24167 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Twenty-Four (24) Vendors: (1) All In One Lawn Services, Bridge City, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (2) B & N Mowers, LLC, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0037 Per Square Foot; (3) BST Solutions, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0031 Per Square Foot; (4) DMJ Landscaping, Port Arthur, Texas@ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (5) D Oliver Lawn Care, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (6) Eduardo T.O. Landscaping, Groves, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (7) Frank's Trucking, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0039 Per Square Foot; (8) G & G Gray, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (9) Gonzalez Lawn Care, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (10) Israel Construction, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (11) Israel Lopez Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (12) JL City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 10 Landscaping, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (13) JM Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (14) K & D Affordable Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (15) Lloyd Mitchell, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0039 Per Square Foot; (16) Marsh Transports, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot; (17) M S Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0033 Per Square Foot; (18) Mayon Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (19) No Problem Services, Beaumont, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot;(20) SETX Lawn & Maintenance, Beaumont, Texas @ $0.00339 Per Square Foot; (21) Signature Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0034 Per Square Foot; (22) Smith's Remodeling, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0036 Per Square Foot; (23) SMO Unlimited, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0033 Per Square Foot, And (24) Valencia Lawn Care, Port Arthur, Texas @ $0.0035 Per Square Foot. For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately- Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Developed Lots In Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B-E, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $500,000.00. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-13-039- 5470-00-50-000 (Other Contractual Service) Contingent Upon Annual Appropriation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24167 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-191. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-191 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-191 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TWENTY-FOUR (24) VENDORS: (1) ALL IN ONE LAWN SERVICES, BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (2) B & N MOWERS, LLC, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0037 PER SQUARE FOOT; (3) BST SOLUTIONS, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0031 PER SQUARE FOOT; (4) DM] LANDSCAPING, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS@ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (5) D OLIVER LAWN CARE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (6) EDUARDO T.O. LANDSCAPING, GROVES, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (7) FRANK'S TRUCKING, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0039 PER SQUARE FOOT; (8) G & G GRAY, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (9) GONZALEZ LAWN CARE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (10) ISRAEL CONSTRUCTION, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (11) City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 11 ISRAEL LOPEZ LAWN SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (12) JL LANDSCAPING, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (13) JM LAWN SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (14) K & D AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (15) LLOYD MITCHELL, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0039 PER SQUARE FOOT; (16) MARSH TRANSPORTS, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (17) M S SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0033 PER SQUARE FOOT; (18) MAYON LAWN SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (19) NO PROBLEM SERVICES, BEAUMONT, TEXAS © $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT;(20) SETX LAWN & MAINTENANCE, BEAUMONT, TEXAS © $0.00339 PER SQUARE FOOT; (21) SIGNATURE LAWN SERVICE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (22) SMITH'S REMODELING, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0036 PER SQUARE FOOT; (23) SMO UNLIMITED, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0033 PER SQUARE FOOT, AND (24) VALENCIA LAWN CARE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ $0.0035 PER SQUARE FOOT. FOR GRASS MOWING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED VACANT & DEVELOPED LOTS IN AREAS OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREAS B-E, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $500,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-13- 039-5470-00-50-000 (OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE) CONTINGENT UPON ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (3) P.R. No. 24189 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Act Pipe & Supply Of Beaumont, Texas, Coburn Supply Company Of New Caney, Texas, And Core & Main Of Beaumont, Texas For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps For The Water Utilities Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $254,388.64. Funding Is Available In Account Nos. ($50,000.00) 410-40- 215-5315-00-00-000 (Water System Maintenance), & ($204,388.64) 410-40-220-5313-00-00-000, (Sewer System Maintenance) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24189 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-192. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-192 reads as follows: I City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 12 I RESOLUTION NO. 25-192 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ACT PIPE & SUPPLY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY OF NEW CANEY, TEXAS, AND CORE & MAIN OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPAIR CLAMPS FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $254,388.64. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NOS. ($50,000.00) 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000 (WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE), & ($204,388.64) 410-40-220- 5313-00-00-000, (SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE) (4) P.R. No. 24270 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Development Performance Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And CGLR Properties, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed $400,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00- 00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24270 be adopted. EDC Director Terry Stoked appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24270 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-193 The caption of Resolution No. 25-193 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-193 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CGLR PROPERTIES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5478-00-00- 000 (5) P.R. No. 24282 — A Resolution Authorizing Deductive Change Order No. 2 To The Contract With Delk Construction, Inc. Of Nederland, Texas Decreasing The Total Contract Amount By $2,715.93, And Accepting The Project Closeout Documents For The Transit Storage Building Construction At 325 Dallas Avenue, Establishing A Final City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 13 Contract Amount Of $188,284.07, And Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $9,265.00; Funds Available In Account 401-00-000-2050-00-00-000, The Remaining Balance Owed Of $2,984.07 Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000, Project, TR2035B.CAP.BUI The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24282 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-194. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-194 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-194 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH DELK CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $2,715.93, AND ACCEPTING THE PROJECT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRANSIT STORAGE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AT 325 DALLAS AVENUE, ESTABLISHING A FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $188,284.07, AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,265.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-00-000-2050-00-00-000, THE REMAINING BALANCE OWED OF $2,984.07 IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000, PROJECT, TR2035B.CAP.BUI (6) P.R. No. 24296 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize The Emergency Repair Of The Sewer Overflows Identified In Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001285; The State Of Texas's Original Petition And Application For Temporary And Permanent Injunction By Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, In The Amount $193,550.00, And The Emergency Cleaning By Chief Solutions, Inc. Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of $27,930.00, For A Combined Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $221,480.00; 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. 7331 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-195. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 14 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-195 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-195 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO AUTHORIZE THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE SEWER OVERFLOWS IDENTIFIED IN CAUSE NO. D-1- GN-25-001285; THE STATE OF TEXAS'S ORIGINAL PETITION AND APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION BY GLOBAL DRILLING, INC. OF WINNIE, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT $193,550.00, AND THE EMERGENCY CLEANING BY CHIEF SOLUTIONS, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,930.00, FOR A COMBINED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $221,480.00; 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. 7331 (7) P.R. No. 24297 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With SETEX Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, For Laying The Culvert Under Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Of The Rice Farm Road Drainage Improvement Project: Phase 1 For The Amount Of $745,752.00. 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. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24297 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-196. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-196 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-196 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SETEX CORP. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR LAYING THE CULVERT UNDER JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD OF THE RICE FARM ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: PHASE 1 FOR THE AMOUNT OF $745,752.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 307- 21-053-8517-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1P10 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 15 (8) P.R. No. 24304 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Construction Zone Of Southeast Texas For The Construction Of The Animal Services Center Building, Increasing The Contract Amount By $426,585.34 To A New Total Of $7,791,585.34, And Extending The Contract Time By 214 Days; Funding Available In Capital Improvement Project/Building Account No. 307-13-041-8512-00-10-000; B00008 Pending Approval Of Budget Amendment PO 7331 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24304 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-197. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-197 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CONSTRUCTION ZONE OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL SERVICES CENTER BUILDING, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $426,585.34 TO A NEW TOTAL OF $7,791,585.34, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME BY 214 DAYS; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT/BUILDING ACCOUNT NO. 307-13-041-8512-00-10-000; B00008 PENDING APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT PO 7331 (9) P.R. No. 24305 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Atlanta Waterline Improvement Project With Global Drilling Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By $109,900.00 To A New Total Contract Amount Of $2,721,540.00 And Extending The Contract Time By 90 Days To A New Total Contract Time Of 360 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. 7331 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tenn Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24305 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-198. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 16 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-198 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-198 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE ATLANTA WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH GLOBAL DRILLING INC. OF WINNIE, TEXAS, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $109,900.00 TO A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,721,540.00 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME BY 90 DAYS TO A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT TIME OF 360 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. 7331 (10) P.R. No. 24307 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Disaster Recovery Grant Management And Administration Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $1.8 Million With Funding Available In ARPA Interest Account No. 169-07-015-5492- 00-40-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24307 be adopted. Adurra CEO Craig Taffaro 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, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Doucet. Proposed Resolution No. 24307 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-199. The caption of Resolution No. 25-199 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, LLC FOR DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1.8 MILLION WITH FUNDING City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 17 AVAILABLE IN ARPA INTEREST ACCOUNT NO. 169-07-015-5492-00-40-000 (13) P.R. No. 24320 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24320 be adopted. Councilmember Lewis nominated Wanda Faye Bodden for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24320 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-200. The caption of Resolution No. 25-200 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-200 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7331 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025, Increasing General Fund (001) By $331,380.00, And Transferring That Amount Thereby Increasing Water And Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $331,380.00 And The Capital Fund (307) By $426,586.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7331 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-26. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-26 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-26 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, INCREASING GENERAL FUND (001) BY City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 18 $331,380.00, AND TRANSFERRING THAT AMOUNT THEREBY INCREASING WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND (405) BY $331,380.00 AND THE CAPITAL FUND (307) BY $426,586.00 X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:07 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, TRMC END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 6, 2025. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 6, 2025 19