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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 04/08/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — APRIL 8, 2025 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Lewis 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, April 8, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern 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 Proclamations — None VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT (13) P.R. No. 24259 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To Enter Into A Commercial Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Pleasure Luxe LLC, Previously Known As Selim Kiralp, LLC For 1.568 Acres Of Land Out Of The City Of Port Arthur Survey Abstract No. 931, Jefferson County Texas, Commonly Referred To As Pleasure Island, Building A; And A 0.2070 Acre Of Land Out Of The City Of Port Arthur Survey Abstract 931, Commonly Referred To As Pleasure Island, Building B For The Preparation, Sale And Service Of Food; Sale And Service Of Alcoholic Beverages; Hosting Of Events; Ancillary Retail Of Soft Goods And Merchandise; The Booking, Hosting And/Or Renting Of Watercraft; And Other Commercially Reasonable And Lawful Business To Celebrate Pleasure Island, Its People And Its Culture The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24259 be adopted. Salim Kirlap 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, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. 1 Proposed Resolution No. 24259 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-129. IThe caption of Resolution No. 25-129 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS TO ENTER INTO A COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND PLEASURE LUXE LLC, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SELIM KIRALP, LLC FOR 1.568 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 931, JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS PLEASURE ISLAND, BUILDING A; AND A 0.2070 ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SURVEY ABSTRACT 931, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS PLEASURE ISLAND, BUILDING B FOR THE PREPARATION, SALE AND SERVICE OF FOOD; SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; HOSTING OF EVENTS; ANCILLARY RETAIL OF SOFT GOODS AND MERCHANDISE; THE BOOKING, HOSTING AND/OR RENTING OF WATERCRAFT; AND OTHER COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND LAWFUL BUSINESS TO CELEBRATE PLEASURE ISLAND, ITS PEOPLE AND ITS CULTURE III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Justice Bell, Hailey Fowler, Kassidi Halford, Karringtan Gerard, Chloe Lopez And Aliyah Rivers Of The Lamar University Social Work Department Regarding Youth Violence & Prevention Strategy appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (2) Jake Johnson regarding Peace. Jake Johnson, [WAS THERE AN ADDRESS GIVEN] appeared before the City Council to challenge Senate Bill 10 and House Bill 1140, Sex Offenders registration. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Harry Crawford, Paulette Crawford And Attorney Chris Wilson Regarding Diligence Offshore Services LLC (Requested By Mayor Bartie And Councilmember Lewis) Not present. C. City Manager's Staff Reports (1) Staff Update On Trash And Garbage Services In The Last Six Months Pamela Langford, Assistant City Manager, gave the above-mentioned report. Joann Jones, [ADDRESS] appeared before the City Council to address the above- mentioned topic. D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence - None F. Discussion - None (1) A Discussion Regarding Garbage And Trash Pick-Up (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. i City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 2 I (2) A Discussion Regarding A Reimbursement To Councilmember Hamilton Everfield For Travel To The Dallas-Fort Worth Area To Meet With Investor Selim Kilap To Conduct Economic Development Negotiations, Regarding Pleasure Island Buildings A & B (Requested By Councilmember Frank) Discussion was held with no action taken. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 6:00 P.M. — None 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 Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet, and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items (A4) Pg 4, and Proposed Resolutions No. 24229, 24232, 24233 and 24239: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. 1 Voting No: None. i A. Travel Expense Reports 1 (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Golden Triangle Days i Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $1,114.35 (A2) Mayor Thurman Bartie: National League Of Cities Tampa, FL March 9 — 13, 2025 $3,668.35 (A3) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Texas Municipal League Legislative Session Austin, TX March 19 — 21, 2025 $1,272.90 (A5) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Everfield: Golden Triangle Days 1 Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $1,287.32 (A6) Councilmember Harold Doucet: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $1,194.66 (A7) Councilmember Donald Frank: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $1,763.36 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —April 8, 2025 3 1 (A8) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $1,194.66 (A9) City Manager Ronald Burton: Meeting With Selim Kirlap Dallas — Fort Worth Area, TX April 2, 2025 $911.35 (A10) City Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo: Meeting With Selim Kirlap Dallas — Fort Worth Area, TX April 2, 2025 $798.56 B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (3) P.R. No. 24230 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Ratifying The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation's Engagement Of Industrial And Commercial Maintenance (ICM) Of Beaumont, Texas To Furnish And Install New Electronic Expansion Valve, New Control Board, And TXV Wiring Harness For The Daikin Rooftop AC Unit PAC-4 Located At 549 4th Street, At A Cost Not To Exceed $8,412.69, Funds Available 120-80-625-5318-00-00-000 (Equipment Maintenance) Proposed Resolution No. 24230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-137. (4) P.R. No. 24231 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract For The Janitorial Services Of The 501 Procter Street And 549 4th Street Buildings With Southeast Texas Building Services, Inc. Of Nederland, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $21,360.00 For 501 Procter Street, PAEDC Funding Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000 And In An Amount Not To Exceed $43,680.00 For 549 4th Street Funding In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000 — Project No. ED0002.OTH.BUM (Building Maintenance) Proposed Resolution No. 24231 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-132. (7) P.R. No. 24238 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur's Earth Day Celebration And Various Participatory Events From April 21, 2025, Through April 26, 2025 Proposed Resolution No. 24238 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-133. (9) P.R. No. 24243 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Allow The Police Department To Purchase Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Equipment And Compliant Component Accessories From KDL Solutions Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi For The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $51,472.30. Funding Available In Capital City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 4 1 Reserve Police, Account Number 625-17-045-8522-00-00- 000 Proposed Resolution No. 24243 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-134. (10) P.R. No. 24245 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Two-Year Contract With An Option For A Three-Year Renewal Between The City Of Port Arthur, Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. And Flixbus Proposed Resolution No. 24245 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-135. I (11) P.R. No. 24249 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department I For The Storage Of A Patrol Boat In A Boat Slip At The Marina On Pleasure Island Proposed Resolution No. 24249 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-136. (12) P.R. No. 24257 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of The Annual Agreement With Itron Inc., Of Liberty Lake, Washington For Software And Hardware Maintenance Of The Itron Transmitters For The Water Utilities Department With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $58,907.92. i Funds Are Available In Water Utilities/Customer Services, Account No. 410-40-205-5418-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance 0 Proposed Resolution No. 24257 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-137. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Item (1) (A4) Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 3 — 5, 2025 $897.57 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, the above-mentioned Item (A4) was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Consent - Resolutions (5) P.R. No. 24229 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Utilize Pre- Employment Workforce Training Funds To Implement A Youth Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $96,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80- 625-5440-00-00-000) City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 5 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24229 be adopted. EDC CEO Terry Stokes appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Doucet. Proposed Resolution No. 24229 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-138. The caption of Resolution No. 25-138 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-138 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO UTILIZE PRE-EMPLOYMENT WORKFORCE TRAINING FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5440-00-00-000) (8) P.R. No. 24239 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For Engineering And Design Services For The City Of Port Arthur's Phase II Roadway Reconstruction And Drainage Repairs At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard In The Amount Of $74,039.88; Funding Is Available In Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000, Project B00010, STRING — CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24239 be adopted. Ivan Mitchell, Director of Transit, and Lyn Boswell, Finance Director appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24239 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-139. The caption of Resolution No. 25-139 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-139 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SOLCO GROUP, LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 6 FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S PHASE II ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT 101 H.O. MILLS BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,039.88; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-049- 8512-00-10-000, PROJECT B00010, STRING — CON A. Resolutions — Non Consent (1) P.R. No. 24113 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 6 For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project With ALLCO, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For An Increased Cost Of $805,251.12 To Include Additional Upstream Bypass Pumping, Resulting In A New Total Contract Amount Of $69,764,107.55, And Extending The Contract Time By 180 Days Due To The Reconfigured Bypass Pumping; Funding From CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0023, Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7324 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24113 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-140. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-140 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-140 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH ALLCO, LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AN INCREASED COST OF $805,251.12 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL UPSTREAM BYPASS PUMPING, RESULTING IN A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $69,764,107.55, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TIME BY 180 DAYS DUE TO THE RECONFIGURED BYPASS PUMPING; FUNDING FROM CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00- 00-000, PROJECT NO. WS0023, IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7324 (2) P.R. No. 24202 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts With Mid County Land Co., Vulcan Construction Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, Texas Materials, Modern Concrete & Materials, And Brauntex Materials For Road Building Materials For The City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 7 Public Works Streets Division For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $1,500,000.00. 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 ($1,225,000.00), Various Projects 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. 24202 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-141. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-141 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-141 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts With Mid County Land Co., Vulcan Construction Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, Texas Materials, Modern Concrete & Materials, And Brauntex Materials For Road Building Materials For The Public Works Streets Division For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $1,500,000.00. 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 ($1,225,000.00), Various Projects (3) P.R. No. 24203 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts With Martin Asphalt Company Of Houston, Texas, And Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Of Shepherd, Texas, To Provide Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions To The City Of Port Arthur For The NotTo- Exceed Amount Of $700,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00- 70-000 ($200,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, IVarious Projects ($500,000.00) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and I carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24203 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-142. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-142 reads as follows: N City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 8 RESOLUTION NO. 25-142 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH MARTIN ASPHALT COMPANY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. OF SHEPHERD, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE ASPHALT, OIL, AND EMULSIONS TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $700,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE STREETS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000 ($200,000.00), AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND STREETS PROGRAM ACCOUNT, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, VARIOUS PROJECTS ($500,000.00) (4) P.R. No. 24213 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Daniels Building & Construction, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Removal Of The Generator Installation In The Operations Center Renovation Project Decreasing The Total Contract Amount By $251,871.00 To A New Contract Amount Of $1,182,677.00; Account Number 307-21-049-8512-00-10- 000, Project Number B00001-CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24213 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25- 143. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-143 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-143 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND DANIELS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE GENERATOR INSTALLATION IN THE OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $251,871.00 TO A NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,182,677.00; ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-21-049-8512-00-10- 000, PROJECT NUMBER B00001-CON (5) P.R. No. 24215 — A Resolution Authorizing Deductive Change Order No. 3 To The Contract With Allco LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas Decreasing The Total Contract Amount By $9,178.00, And Accepting The Project Closeout Documents City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 9 For The Driveway Entrance Construction And Drainage Repairs At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard, Establishing A Final Contract Amount Of $544,440.00, And Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $27,222.00; Funds Available In Account 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24215 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25- 144. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-144 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-144 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALLCO LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $9,178.00, AND ACCEPTING THE PROJECT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS FOR THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE CONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT 101 H.O. MILLS BOULEVARD, ESTABLISHING A FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $544,440.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,222.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000 (6) P.R. No. 24227 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2025 Western Star 47X 15-Yard Dump Trucks For The Public Works — Drainage Division (Drainage) From Lonestar Freightliner Group, LLC Of Grapevine, Texas, Through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program For $356,210.00. Funds Are Available In The Capital Reserve Fund Account, Account Number 625-21-055-8523-00-00-000 1 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 24227 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24227 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-145. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. 1 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-145 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 10 RESOLUTION NO. 25-145 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X 15- YARD DUMP TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS — DRAINAGE DIVISION (DRAINAGE) FROM LONESTAR FREIGHTLINER GROUP, LLC OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR $356,210.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER 625-21-055-8523-00-00-000 (7) P.R. No. 24242 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One (1) 150kW Generator With Platform And Security Fencing For The Operations Center From Energy Systems Of Houston, Texas, Through The Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program With A Budgetary Impact Of $116,395.00. Funds Are Available In The Public Works Administration Buildings Capital Improvement Fund Account Number 307-21-049-8512-00- 10-000, B00001-CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24242 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25- 146. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-146 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-146 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 150KW GENERATOR WITH PLATFORM AND SECURITY FENCING FOR THE OPERATIONS CENTER FROM ENERGY SYSTEMS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM WITH A BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $116,395.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ACCOUNT NUMBER 307- 21-049-8512-00-10-000, B00001-CON (8) P.R. No. 24244 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Greenscapes Six, LLC. Of Liberty, Texas For Bus Stop Construction At Various Locations In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed $199,175.50. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000. Project TR11316 CAP.00O City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 11 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24244 be adopted. Ivan Mitchell, Transit Director, 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, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24244 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-147. The caption of Resolution No. 25-147 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-147 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREENSCAPES SIX, LLC. OF LIBERTY, TEXAS FOR BUS STOP CONSTRUCTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $199,175.50. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000. PROJECT TR11316 CAP.00O (9) P.R. No. 24246 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Procter Street Extension Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project With M.K. Painting, Inc. Of Wyandotte, Michigan, Increasing The Contract Amount By $8,700.00 To The New Total Contract Amount Of $812,700.00 With Extended Contract Time Of 4 Days; Funding In CIP Account No. 405- 40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0004-CON. Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7324 Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and carried Proposed Resolution No. 24246 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-148. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-148 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-148 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE PROCTER STREET EXTENSION ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 12 PROJECT WITH M.K. PAINTING, INC. OF WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $8,700.00 TO THE NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $812,700.00 WITH EXTENDED CONTRACT TIME OF 4 DAYS; FUNDING IN CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000- 8516-00-00-000, PROJECT NO. WS0004-CON. IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7324 (10) P.R. No. 24248 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. Of Pasadena, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract No. 676-22, For The Purchase Of A 2100i Vactor Truck, For A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $496,313.00, I With An Annual "Mile After Mile" Service Fee Of $12,000.00 For Five Years, Subject To City Council's Annual Appropriation, To Be Used For Lift Station And Sanitary Sewer Main Cleaning And Maintenance; Funding In Capital Improvement (CIP) Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00- 000, Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7324 Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. I Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom, seconded byCouncilmember Kinlaw and P Y carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24248 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25- 149. I Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-149 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-149 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC. OF I PASADENA, TEXAS THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 676-22, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2100I VACTOR TRUCK, FOR A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $496,313.00, WITH AN ANNUAL "MILE AFTER MILE" SERVICE FEE OF $12,000.00 FOR FIVE YEARS, SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL APPROPRIATION, TO BE USED FOR LIFT STATION AND SANITARY SEWER MAIN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE; FUNDING IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (CIP) ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7324 (11) P.R. No. 24253 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision To Authorize The Emergency Cleaning Of The 18- City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 13 I Inch Sewer Line On Highway 365 By Chief Solutions, Inc. Of Houston, Texas In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,032.00. Funding In Water System Maintenance Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000 Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7324 Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24253 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-150. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-150 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-150 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO AUTHORIZE THE EMERGENCY CLEANING OF THE 18-INCH SEWER LINE ON HIGHWAY 365 BY CHIEF SOLUTIONS, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,032.00. FUNDING IN WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000- 8516-00-00-000 IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7324 (12) P.R. No. 24258 — A Resolution Rescheduling April 22, 2025 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting To April 21, 2025 Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. IUpon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24258 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-151. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-151 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-151 A Resolution Rescheduling April 22, 2025 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting To April 21, 2025 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —April 8, 2025 14 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7324 — 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 Contingency (001) By $1,347,297.00 And Transferring That Amount Thereby Increasing Water And Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $1,347,297.00 Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7324 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 25-20. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-20 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-20 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 CONTINGENCY (001) BY $1,347,297.00 AND TRANSFERRING THAT AMOUNT THEREBY INCREASING WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND (405) BY $1,347,297.00 (2) P.O. No. 7325 — An Ordinance Declaring An Intent To Reimburse The City Of Port Arthur For Certain Funds Expended In Connection With The City's Funding Of Equipment And Improvements To The City's Water Meter System From Proceeds Of Certain Notes To Be Issued By The City Within One Year Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 7325 be adopted. Lyn Boswell, Finance Director, 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 Ordinance No. 7325 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 25-21. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-21 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 15 ORDINANCE NO. 25-21 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR CERTAIN FUNDS EXPENDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S FUNDING OF EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S WATER METER SYSTEM FROM PROCEEDS OF CERTAIN NOTES TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WITHIN ONE YEAR IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Mayor Bartie adjourned the meeting at 3:10 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 April 8, 2025. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 8, 2025 16