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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(03) 02/024/2026 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 24, 2026 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Apostle Janice Milo 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, February 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.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 — None Proclamations 4 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS 4 A. Speakers (1) Chad Cossey, Director of Field Dates, LLC., Regarding Port Arthur Cajun Feast Cookoff Proposal Chad Cossey, Director of Field Days, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (2) Chelmane Cohea Regarding Public Housing Living Conditions Chelmane Cohea, 1500 Gulfway Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Motiva Regarding The Downtown Redevelopment Progress And Update (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) Claire Jackson and Craig Hebert appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. (2) A Presentation By Council Member Willie Bae Lewis, Jr., Regarding The 900 Acres On Pleasure Island As A Brownfield Site Councilmember Lewis gave the above-mention presentation. (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The City Of Port Arthur's Pursuit Of Purpose Leadership Development Program Culmination Robert Barton 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 City's Response To Individuals Making Requests Or Seeking Information By Phone Calls Or Emails (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Frank offered condolences to the families of Clyde Trahan and Hargie Savoy VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 24568, 24728, 24770, and 24794 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. i A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (2) P.R. No. 24582 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Office Furniture For Various Divisions Of Public Works At The Operations Center From Hernandez Office Solutions Of Nederland, Texas, Through The Region 5 Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 20250902 In The Amount Of $37,313.30. Funds Are Available In The Operations Center Renovations Fund Account 001-21-049- 8513-06-70-000, Project Number B00001-OTH Proposed Resolution No. 24582 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-064. (4) P.R. No. 24758 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Five (5) Year License Agreement With Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline, LLC For The Operation And a Maintenance Of A Four-Inch (4") Natural Gas Pipeline Located Within A Public Right-Of-Way, At An Annual Fee Of $3,714.98 For The Total Amount Of $18,574.90 For The 2026-2031 Term, And Accepting Back Payment In The Total Amount Of $17,690.40 For The 2020-2025 Period. Funds Shall Be Deposited Into The General Fund - Revenue, Public City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 2 Works - Right Of Way Account No. 001-21-000-4305-00-00- 000 Proposed Resolution No. 24758 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-066. (5) P.R. No. 24763 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into The Second And Final 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, 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 (Building Maintenance), With Subsequent Year Subject To City Council's Annual Budget Appropriation Proposed Resolution No. 24763 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-067. (6) P.R. No. 24764 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Temporary Workspace Easement With Angel Mid Jeff County, J.V. For A 20' Wide (0.374 Acre) Portion Of Land, Located On Highway 365, Between Port Acres Watewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) And Highway 365 Water Tower, For The Purpose Of Constructing, Installing, Laying, Maintaining And Operating A Sanitary Sewer Force Main, In The Projected Amount Of $8,500.00. Funding Is Available In CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0012.CON Proposed Resolution No. 24764 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-068. (7) P.R. No. 24768 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Allow The Police Department To Apply For The FY 27 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant, With No Cash Match Proposed Resolution No. 24768 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-069. (9) P.R. No. 24778 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Specific Use Permit For A .64 Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of Glendale Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (1101 Jefferson Drive) Z26-03 Jose Luis Figueroa Proposed Resolution No. 24778 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-071. (10) P.R. No. 24779 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Specific Use Permit For A 1.677 Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of Port Acres Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (3015 Hwy 73) Z25-08 Moksh Hospitality, Inc. Proposed Resolution No. 24779 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-072. (11) P.R. No. 24783 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 3 Design Of The Pioneer Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, In The Total Amount Of $33,546.11. Funds Are Available In CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516- 00-00-000, Project No. W50034.DES Proposed Resolution No. 24783 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-073. (12) P.R. No. 24785 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 26- 028 To Reschedule The City Council Public Hearing Originally Scheduled For February 24, 2026, At 10:00 A.M., To March 24, 2026, At 10:00 A.M., To Consider A Zoning Change Request For A 5.300-Acre Tract Of Land Being Out Of The Sabine Pass Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (South Of Mechanic Street And Northeast Of Dowling Road) Z25-09 8 Grand Plus LLC. Proposed Resolution No. 24785 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-074. (13) P.R. No. 24793 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Participate In An Interlocal Agreement For Cooperative Purchasing With TXShare Cooperative Purchasing Program Proposed Resolution No. 24793 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-075. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24568 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Pilot Program For The MarMac Low Dose System For The Water Purification Plant From Vision Equipment Of Houston, Texas For A Duration Of 45 Days With A Budgetary Impact Of $66,000.00; Funding Is Available In Water Purification Account No. 410-40-210- 5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance 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. 24568 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24568 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-063. The caption of Resolution No. 26-063 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-063 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE MARMAC LOW DOSE SYSTEM FOR THE WATER PURIFICATION PLANT FROM VISION City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 4 EQUIPMENT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR A DURATION OF 45 DAYS WITH A BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $66,000.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN WATER PURIFICATION ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-210-5318-00-00-000, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (3) P.R. No. 24728 — A Resolution Ratifying Emergency Repairs To Fire Ladder Truck No. 1 Performed By SiddonsMartin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur, Texas, In The Amount Of $32,608.91; And Authorizing Payment From The Fire Department Motor Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001- 19-047-5319-00-30-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24728 be adopted. Antonio 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. 24728 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-065. The caption of Resolution No. 26-065 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-065 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FIRE LADDER TRUCK NO. 1 PERFORMED BY SIDDONSMARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,608.91; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-5319-00-30-000 (8) P.R. No. 24770 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For The FY 2027 Body-Worn Camera Grant With A 25% Cash Match Requirement. Funding For The Cash Match Is Available In Account Number 001-17-045-5470-00-30- 000 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. 24770 be adopted. Sgt. Tran 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. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 5 Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24770 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-070. The caption of Resolution No. 26-070 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-070 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2027 BODY- WORN CAMERA GRANT WITH A 25% CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT. FUNDING FOR THE CASH MATCH IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-17-045-5470-00-30-000 (14) P.R. No. 24794 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application For Funding Under The Jefferson County Tourism Grant Program For The "Beach/Park On Waterway" Project At Pleasure Island (Lakefront Park) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24794 be adopted. George Davis 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. 24794 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-076. The caption of Resolution No. 26-076 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-076 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE "BEACH/PARK ON WATERWAY" PROJECT AT PLEASURE ISLAND (LAKEFRONT PARK) A. Resolutions — Non- Consent (1) P.R. No. 24605 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Engineering Services Agreement With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC, (AWC) Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Continued Construction Management Services Associated With The Woodworth Streetscape Improvements Project From Lakeshore Drive To State Highway 87 (Gulfway Drive) For $251,630.00. Funding Is Available In The Street Capital Fund Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project No. ST4014.ENG The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 6 The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24605 be adopted. Lyn Boswell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmember Lewis Proposed Resolution No. 24605 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-077. The caption of Resolution No. 26-077 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-077 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCENEAUX, WILSON & COLE, LLC, (AWC) OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WOODWORTH STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM LAKESHORE DRIVE TO STATE HIGHWAY 87 (GULFWAY DRIVE) FOR $251,630.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE STREET CAPITAL FUND ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. ST4014.ENG (2) P.R. No. 24781 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract With BDS Constructors, LLC, DBA MK Constructors, LLC, Of Vidor, Texas, For The Woodworth Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project From Lakeshore Drive To State Highway 87 (Gulfway Drive) For The Electrical Item Adjustment Due To Entergy Plan Revisions, Addition And Deduction Of Various Construction Materials, And Add One Hundred-One (101) Calendar Days For The Increased Amount Of $19,577.44; For A New Contract Amount Of $13,478,485.01. Funding Available In The Street Capital Fund Account 307-21- 053-8517-00-10-000. Project No. ST4014 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24781 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmember Lewis Proposed Resolution No. 24781 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-078. The caption of Resolution No. 26-078 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 7 RESOLUTION NO. 26-078 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BDS CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, DBA MK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, OF VIDOR, TEXAS, FOR THE WOODWORTH BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM LAKESHORE DRIVE TO STATE HIGHWAY 87 (GULFWAY DRIVE) FOR THE ELECTRICAL ITEM ADJUSTMENT DUE TO ENTERGY PLAN REVISIONS, ADDITION AND DEDUCTION OF VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AND ADD ONE HUNDRED-ONE (101) CALENDAR DAYS FOR THE INCREASED AMOUNT OF $19,577.44; FOR A NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $13,478,485.01. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE STREET CAPITAL FUND ACCOUNT 307-21-053-8517- 00-10-000. PROJECT NO. ST4014 I (3) P.R. No. 24740 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 2474 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; and Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None j Proposed Resolution No. 24740 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-079. The caption of Resolution No. 26-079 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-079 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS (4) P.R. No. 24765 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Construction Contract With Elite Contractors & Equipment, LTD, Of Kirbyville, Texas, For The 7th Street Improvements Project- Stadium Road To Duff Drive, Decreasing The Contract By $123,257.00, For A New Contract Amount Of $2,705,013.00. Funding Is Not Impacted. Project No. ST3047.CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 8 The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24765 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; and Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Proposed Resolution No. 24765 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-080. The caption of Resolution No. 26-080 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-080 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ELITE CONTRACTORS & EQUIPMENT, LTD, OF KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS, FOR THE 7TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT-STADIUM ROAD TO DUFF DRIVE, DECREASING THE CONTRACT BY $123,257.00, FOR A NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,705,013.00. FUNDING IS NOT IMPACTED. PROJECT NO. ST3047.CON (5) P.R. No. 24769 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Fiscal Year 2026 Body-Worn Camera Grant Funding In The Total Projected Amount Of $132,381.60, Consisting Of $99,286.20 In Grant Funds And A Required 25% Cash Match In The Amount Of $33,095.40; Funding Shall Be Available In Account Number 107-17-045-5240-00- 30-000 Subject To Approval Of P.O. 7398 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24769 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24769 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-081. The caption of Resolution No. 26-081 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-081 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BODY-WORN CAMERA GRANT FUNDING IN THE TOTAL PROJECTED AMOUNT OF $132,381.60, CONSISTING OF $99,286.20 IN GRANT FUNDS AND A REQUIRED 25% CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,095.40; FUNDING SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 107-17-045- 5240-00-30-000 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF P.O. 7398 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 9 (6) P.R. No. 24774 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 9 For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvement Project With Allco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For An Increased Cost Of $286,459.25 For The Purchase Of Three (3) 2000AMP Standalone Disconnects, Resulting In A New Total Contract Amount Of $70,866,440.84, And No Extension Of The Contract Time; Funding From CIP Account No. 405-40-000- 8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0023 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24774 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None I Proposed Resolution No. 24774 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-082. The caption of Resolution No. 26-082 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-082 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 FOR THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH ALLCO, LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AN INCREASED COST OF $286,459.25 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2000AMP STANDALONE DISCONNECTS, RESULTING IN A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $70,866,440.84, AND NO EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT TIME; FUNDING FROM CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, PROJECT NO. WS0023 (7) P.R. No. 24775 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Design Of The Railroad Avenue Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, In The Total Amount Of $199,200.00. Funds Are Available In CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24775 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24775 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-083. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 10 The caption of Resolution No. 26-083 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-083 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCENEAUX WILSON & COLE LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RAILROAD AVENUE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $199,200.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40- 000-8516-00-00-000 (8) P.R. No. 24777 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Insurance Policies For Various Locations With Wright National Flood Insurance Company For Flood Insurance With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $150,000.00. Proposed Funding By: 612-11-025-5410-00-00-000 $150,000.00 Liability Insurance Fund The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24777 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: none Proposed Resolution No. 24777 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-084. The caption of Resolution No. 26-084 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-084 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW INSURANCE POLICIES FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITH WRIGHT NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FLOOD INSURANCE WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $150,000.00. PROPOSED FUNDING BY: 612-11-025-5410- 00-00-000 $150,000.00 LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 4 (9) P.R. No. 24784 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For Construction Management For The Hwy 365 Force Main And Highway 365 Lift Station Projects, In The Total Amount Of $213,000.00. Funds Are Available In CIP Account No. 405- 40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0012.ENG The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 11 The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24784 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Nome Proposed Resolution No. 24784 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-085. The caption of Resolution No. 26-085 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-085 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE HWY 365 FORCE MAIN AND HIGHWAY 365 LIFT STATION PROJECTS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $213,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-00- 000, PROJECT NO. WS0012.ENG (10) P.R. No. 24788 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks Of Spring, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 781-25 For Park Improvements To Bryan Park ($99,966.22) And Eagles Park ($238,546.50), For A Total Amount Of $338,512.72. Funds Are Available In The Parks And Recreation Capital Improvement Account Number 307-25-067-8525-00-10- 000 Project Code PR0020.CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24788 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24788 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-086. The caption of Resolution No. 26-086 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-086 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS & WATER PARKS OF SPRING, TEXAS THROUGH BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 781-25 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYAN PARK ($99,966.22) AND EAGLES PARK ($238,546.50), FOR A City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 12 TOTAL AMOUNT OF $338,512.72. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 PROJECT CODE PR0020.CON (11) P.R. No. 24790 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One-Year Contract With Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For Preventative Maintenance And Repair Services For Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $475,000.00; Providing Funding In The Amount Of $310,000.00 Budgeted In FY 2025-2026 And $165,000.00 In FY 2026-2027, Subject To City Council Appropriation; Fire Department Motor Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5319-00-30-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24790 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24790 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-087. The caption of Resolution No. 26-087 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-087 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP OF PORT ARTHUR AND HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE APPARATUS AND OTHER SPECIAL RESPONSE VEHICLES, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $475,000.00; PROVIDING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,000.00 BUDGETED IN FY 2025-2026 AND $165,000.00 IN FY 2026-2027, SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATION; FIRE DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 001-19- 047-5319-00-30-000 (12) P.R. No. 24791 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The City Of Port Neches For The Disposal Of Debris At The City Of Port Arthur Landfill The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 13 The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24791 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 24791 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-088. The caption of Resolution No. 26-088 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-088 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE CITY OF PORT NECHES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AT THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL (13) P.R. No. 24804 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And The Sabine Neches Navigation District Of Jefferson County, Texas, Relating To the Deepening, Widening, And Improving Of The Sabine-Neches Waterway The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24804 be adopted. Carl Griffith appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Lewis Proposed Resolution No. 24804 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-089. The caption of Resolution No. 26-089 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND THE SABINE NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, RELATING TO THE DEEPENING, WIDENING, AND IMPROVING OF THE SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 14 (14) P.R. No. 24807 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Publication Of The Notice Of Intention To Issue City Of Port Arthur, Texas Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2026A In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $17,000,000.00 For The Construction Of Public Works And Any Items Related Thereto And For The Payment Of Contractual Obligations For Professional Services; Authorizing The Distribution Of A Preliminary Official Statement Relating To Such Certificates; And Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24807 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers, Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Resolution No. 248071 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-090. The caption of Resolution No. 26-090 reads as follows: I RESOLUTION NO. 26-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING • THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2026A IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ANY ITEMS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH CERTIFICATES; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7398 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, And Ending September 30, 2026, Increasing The Public Safety Emergency Fund (107) By $132,382.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 7398 be adopted. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 15 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 7398 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 26-08. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-08 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-08 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, INCREASING THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY FUND (107) BY $132,382.00 (2) P.O. No. 7400 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of A 0.1287 Acre Portion Of Land Out Of Parcel No. 250968, Located At Or Near The LNVA Canal, 1101 H.O. Mills Boulevard, Port Arthur, Texas, And Further Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Special Warranty Deed For The Conveyance The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 7400 be adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Lewis, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None Proposed Ordinance No. 7400 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 26-09. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-09 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-08 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A 0.1287 ACRE PORTION OF LAND OUT OF PARCEL NO. 250968, LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE LNVA CANAL, 1101 H.O. MILLS BOULEVARD, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR THE CONVEYANCE IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 12:26 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. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 16 CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD TRMC END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APPROVED: 1 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026 17