HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 10, 2026 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — MARCH 10, 2026
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Beckcom gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March
10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Charlotte Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet;
Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, 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.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Everfield joined the meeting during discussions.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Diane Guidry Regarding Funding From EDC
Diane Guidry, 2204 Bayou Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
(2) David Jones Regarding City Attorney Disrespecting
Employees
Not present.
(3) Wanda Bodden Regarding Moving The Port Arthur
Beautification Commission Forward With Upcoming Projects
Wanda Bodden, 7385 Crown Meadows Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 6:00 P.M.
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments And To Discuss The Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z25-07) To
Change From Commercial General (CG) To A Light Industrial
District (LI) For The Development Of An RV Park.
Legal Description: 9.59 Acres Of Land, Lots 15 And 27, Peek
Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(Property Is Located At 105 Highway 365) I JCAD Parcel
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City Planner Larry Badon 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.
The following people appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mention
zoning change:
Dustin Aarondale, 412 Highway 365, Port Arthur, Texas
Richard Long, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Chuck Vincent, 2066 62nd Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Holan Hoffer, 3710 MLK Drive, Port Arthur, Texas
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(1) P.O. No. 7389 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A -
Zoning, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas, By Granting A Zoning Map Amendment For
Approximately 9.59 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lots 15 &
27, Peek Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas, From Commercial General (CG) To Light Industrial To
Allow Recreational Vehicle Park Development; (Violation Of
Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A
Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not
Exceeding $2,000, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13
Of The Code Of Ordinances And Each Day Which Violation Is
Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct
Offense); And Providing For Publication In The Official
Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Immediately After Publication Date.
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Ordinance No. 7389 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
7389:
Councilmember Beckcom "No"
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Kinlaw "No"
(3) Wanda Bodden Regarding Moving The Port Arthur
Beautification Commission Forward With Upcoming Projects
Wanda Bodden, 7385 Crown Meadows Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation by Councilmember Tiffany L. Hamilton
Everfield Regarding The Proposed Congressional Legislation
To Increase Semi-Truck Size And Weights On Our Nation's
Highways Through The Surface Transportation
Reauthorization Bill
The above-mentioned presentation was held until the next regular council meeting.
(2) A Presentation by Councilmember Willie Bae Lewis, Jr.
Regarding Navigational Servitude — Dredging Navigational
Waterways By The Corps Of Engineers And the Placement
Of Spoils
Councilmember Lewis gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation on the 3-1-1 Reporting System and the
"MyCivic 311 App"
IT Applications Supervisor Oscar Evans gave the above-mentioned presentation.
Holan Hoffer, 3710 MLK Drive, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-
mentioned application.
Chuck Vincent, 2366 62nd Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-
mentioned application.
Reginald Trainer, 3514 12th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the
above-mentioned application.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports - None
D. Employee Recognition - None
E. Correspondence - None
F. Discussions
(1) A Discussion And To take Possible Action Regarding
Appointees' Evaluations (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet)
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The following roll call vote was taken on the above-mention whether or not to use a
third party administrator for the appointee evaluation process:
Councilmember Beckcom "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield "Yes"
Councilmember Kinlaw "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Mayor Moses "No"
Per the above-mentioned roll call vote the City Council voted to not use a third party
administrator for the appointee evaluations process.
(2) A Discussion Regarding The Development of Pleasure Island
(Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet)
Raymond Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Councill
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Chuck Vincent, 2066 62nd Street, appeared before the City Councill regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
Reginald Trainer, 3514 12th Street, appeared before the City Councill regarding
the above-mentioned topic.
Holan Hoffer, 3710 MLK Drive, appeared before the City Council) regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
Discussion was held with no action taken.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 24742, 24800 and 24812:
Voting Yes: Mayor Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports - None
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Asbestos Abatement Services Associated With The Roof
Replacement Of The City's Fleet Maintenance Facility
Located At 101 H.O. Mills Boulevard, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $39,800.00; Funding Is Available In Account No
307-13-037-8525-00-10-000 Project B00029.
Proposed Resolution No. 24745 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-092.
(3) P.R. No. 24782 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase (7) Electric Actuators From Sole Source
Provider Environmental Improvements, Inc. Of Houston,
Texas, In The Amount Of $49,028.00, Account No. 410-40-
210-5318-00-00-000 (Equipment Maintenance).
Proposed Resolution No. 24782 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-093.
(4) P.R. No. 24796 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Cooperative Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Public Safety
(DPS) For The Utilization And Maintenance Of The Texas
Gang Intelligence Index (TXGANG).
Proposed Resolution No. 24796 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-094.
(5) P.R. No. 24797 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Negotiate A Professional Services Agreement With
LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc. For Architectural And
Engineering Design Services Related To The Renovation Of
The Port Arthur Gun Range Metal Building Into A Training
Facility.
Proposed Resolution No. 24797 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-095.
(6) P.R. No. 24798 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Cooperative Working Agreement With The
Rape And Suicide Crisis Center Of Southeast Texas To
Provide Services For Sexual Assault Victims And Other
Victims Of Crime For The 2026-2028 Term.
Proposed Resolution No. 24798 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-096.
(8) P.R. No. 24805 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur's Earth Day Celebration And Various Participatory
Events From April 20, 2026, Through April 25, 2026.
Proposed Resolution No. 24805 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-098.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
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. 24742 be adopted.
Assistant Fire Chief 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. 24742 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-091.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-091 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-091
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH, GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, FOR THE PROVISION OF NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1582
STANDARD ON COMPREHENSIVE
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR
FIREFIGHTERS, NOT TO EXCEED $78,000.00;
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-5420-00-30-000.
(7) P.R. No. 24800 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept A 2nd Grant From Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB),
Through Its Keep Texas Recycling Program, Funded By H-E-
B For The City Of Port Arthur To Establish A Centralized
Cardboard Recycling Facility In The Amount Of $85,000.00.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24800 be adopted.
Transit Director Ivan Mitchell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
B FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED CARDBOARD
RECYCLING FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$85,000.00.
(9) P.R. No. 24812 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Increase The Purchasing Authority With Bound Tree
Medical Through BuyBoard Contract 704-23 For Fiscal Year
2026 From $25,000.00 To $40,000.00, For The Procurement
Of Necessary Emergency Medical Supplies Needed To
Maintain Operational Readiness. Funding Is Available In
The Fire Department Medical Supplies Account No. 001-19-
047-5212-00-30-000.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24812 be adopted.
Assistant Fire Chief Antonio Mitchell appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Deborah Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24812 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-099.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-099 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-099
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING
AUTHORITY WITH BOUND TREE MEDICAL
THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT 704-23 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026 FROM $25,000.00 TO
$40,000.00, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
NECESSARY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
NEEDED TO MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL
READINESS. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SUPPLIES
ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-5212-00-30-000.
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Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckom and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24786 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-106.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-106 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-106
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RETURNING
SHIP BUILDING TO SOUTHEAST TEXAS
PROGRAM — WORKFORCE TRAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND
LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR IN AN
AMOUNT OF $380,593.06; FUNDS AVAILABLE
IN EDC ACCT. #: 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000.
(1) P.R. No. 24456 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With Gillig LLC Of Livermore,
California, For The Purchase Of Four (4) Battery Electric
Buses And Associated Charging Infrastructure For Port
Arthur Transit Through The State Of Washington Contract
No. 06719-01, In The Total Amount Of $4,985,324.00;
Providing That Funding Is Subject To City Council
Appropriation In The FY 2027 Budget.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24456 be adopted.
Transit Director Ivan Mitchell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Joan Jones, 640 E. 10th Street, 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. 24456 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-100.
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TRANSIT THROUGH THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON CONTRACT NO. 06719-01, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,985,324.00;
PROVIDING THAT FUNDING IS SUBJECT TO
CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATION IN THE FY
2027 BUDGET.
(2) P.R. No. 24708 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Professional Services Contract With The
Center For Transportation And The Environment For Project
Management And Technical Advisory Services Related To
The Deployment Of Four (4) Zero-Emission Buses For Port
Arthur Transit, In An Amount Not To Exceed $154,000.00;
Funds Available In Account 401-70-530-8523-00-60-000
Project TR23LNO CAP.PRO.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24708 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-101.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-101 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-101
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL
ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO THE
DEPLOYMENT OF FOUR (4) ZERO-EMISSION
BUSES FOR PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $154,000.00; FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-70-530-8523-00-
60-000 PROJECT TR23LNO CAP.PRO.
(3) P.R. No. 24749 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Orders No. 1 And 2 For The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Construction
Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Beaumont, Texas,
Increasing The Contract Amount By $67,002.50 To A New
Contract Total Of $1,181,941.69 For The Phase II And III
Roadway And Drainage Reconstruction At 101 H.O. Mills
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Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24749 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-102.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-102 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-102
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1
AND 2 FOR THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGERS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, INCREASING THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $67,002.50 TO A NEW
CONTRACT TOTAL OF $1,181,941.69 FOR THE
PHASE II AND III ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE
RECONSTRUCTION AT 101 H.O. MILLS
BOULEVARD; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 307-13-037-8525-00-10-000.
(4) P.R. No. 24751 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of
Bids For Section Four Of The Sabine Pass Community Center
Spray Pad Project; Awarding Contracts For Sections One,
Two, And Three; And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Contracts With Commercial Chemical Products, Inc.
D/B/A Poolsure And Oasis Waterplaygrounds, Inc. In The
Total Amount Of $118,196.00 Funds Are Available In
Account #307-15-043-8512-00-10-000 Project B00026.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24751 be adopted.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24751 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-103.
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EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC. D/B/A POOLSURE
AND OASIS WATERPLAYGROUNDS, INC. IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $118,196.00 FUNDS
ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT #307-15-043-
8512-00-10-000 PROJECT B00026.
(5) P.R. No. 24766 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Construction
Contract With Pavecon LTD, Of Houston, Texas, For The
13th Street Rehabilitation Project, Sabine Avenue To
Neches Avenue. Funding Is Not Impacted. Project No.
ST5095.CON.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24766 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-104.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-104 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-104
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
PAVECON LTD, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE
13TH STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT,
SABINE AVENUE TO NECHES AVENUE.
FUNDING IS NOT IMPACTED. PROJECT NO.
ST5095.CON.
(6) P.R. No. 24767 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Construction
Contract With Pavecon LTD, Of Houston, Texas For The 13th
Street Rehabilitation Project-Sabine Avenue To Neches
Avenue. Increasing The Contract Amount Of $406,888.63 By
$22,504.00, To A New Contract Amount Of $429,392.63.
Project No. ST5095.CON. Street Capital Account No. 307-
21-053-8517-00-10-000.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-105
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
PAVECON LTD, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE
13TH STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT-
SABINE AVENUE TO NECHES AVENUE.
INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$406,888.63 BY $22,504.00, TO A NEW
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $429,392.63. PROJECT
NO. ST5095.CON. STREET CAPITAL ACCOUNT
NO. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000.
(8) P.R. No. 24806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With
Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For The
Final Design And Construction Management Of The Texas
Water Development Board City-Wide Water Lines
Replacement Project, In The Total Amount Of $824,695.00.
Funds Are Available In Account No. 404-40-000-8516-00-
00-000, Project No. TW0005.Eng. A Notice-To-Proceed Will
Be Issued After The Texas Water Development Board
Project No. 62633 Loan Closing.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24806 be adopted.
Utilities Operations Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet made the following statement for the record:
The answer to my question is no we did not go out for Request For
Proposal or Qualifications for this particular project. That's what I want for
the record. We just chose that of that list.
Councilmember Frank made the following statement for the record:
I did inquire of our Chief Financial Officer over the last 24 months.
Arceneaux, Wilson, and Cole, with this $824,000.00, will have been
awarded $4,000,000.00 in the last 24 months, so that can be received and
accepted how you want to receive and accept it. We do have a lot of work
going on, but I want to ensure that equity is being taken and is being
used when we are bringing these projects to bear, and not simply
funneled. So, I want to do that and state that for the record.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-107
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCENEAUX
WILSON & COLE LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT OF THE TEXAS WATER
DEVELOPMENT BOARD CITY-WIDE WATER
LINES REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $824,695.00. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 404-40-000-
8516-00-00-000, PROJECT NO. TW0005.ENG. A
NOTICE-TO-PROCEED WILL BE ISSUED AFTER
THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
PROJECT NO. 62633 LOAN CLOSING.
(9) P.R. No. 24820 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, To Direct The City Manager To Send A Letter To The
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers That The City Has Leased
Approximately 2,274 Acres Of City-Owned Land On Or Near
Pleasure Island To Diligence Offshore Services, LLC., Whom
Intends To Improve And Develop It. (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24820 be adopted.
Harry Crawford, 2506 Don River Lane, Pearland, Texas appeared before the City Council
to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Nolan Hoffer, 3710 MLK Drive, appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and seconded by
Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24820 be amended by the
following language
A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To Direct The City
Manager To Send A Letter To The US Army Corps Of Engineers
That The City Has Leased Approximately 2274 Acres Of Any
Rights That The City Owns On Or Near Pleasure Island, To
Diligence Offshore Services, LLC Who Intends To Approve And
Develop It.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
SEND A LETTER TO THE US ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS THAT THE CITY HAS LEASED
APPROXIMATELY 2274 ACRES OF ANY RIGHTS
THAT THE CITY OWNS ON OR NEAR PLEASURE
ISLAND, TO DILIGENCE OFFSHORE SERVICES,
LLC WHO INTENDS TO APPROVE AND DEVELOP
IT.
(10) P.R. No. 24821 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Revised Professional Services Agreement With
Freese And Nichols, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed
$164,800.00; Funding Is Available In The Planning
Professional Services Account Number: 001-13-031-5420-
00-10-000.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24821 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-109.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-109 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-109
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVISED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $164,800.00; FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES ACCOUNT NUMBER: 001-13-031-
5420-00-10-000.
(11) P.R. No. 24823 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Agreements With Entergy Texas, Inc. To
Participate In The Entergy "Power Through" Program For
The Installation And Operation Of A Utility-Owned Natural
Gas Generator At The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center;
Providing For Cost Sharing, Platform Construction. Funding
Is Subject To City Council Appropriation Of The 2026-2027
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 26-110 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-110
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH
ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ENTERGY "POWER THROUGH" PROGRAM FOR
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A
UTILITY-OWNED NATURAL GAS GENERATOR
AT THE ROBERT A. "BOB" BOWERS CIVIC
CENTER; PROVIDING FOR COST SHARING,
PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION. FUNDING IS
SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATION
OF THE 2026-2027 FY BUDGET.
A. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 7401 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Two
City-Owned Vacant Tracts Of Land Located At 1919 Austin
Avenue (PID #92571) And 1637 6th Street (PID #89786)
And Further Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
Special Warranty Deeds For The Conveyance.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7401 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 26-10.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 26-10 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
TWO CITY-OWNED VACANT TRACTS OF LAND
LOCATED AT 1919 AUSTIN AVENUE (PID
#92571) AND 1637 6TH STREET (PID #89786)
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SPECIAL WARRANTY
DEEDS FOR THE CONVEYANCE.
(3) P.O. No. 7402 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Special Warranty Deer) rnn/Pyinn Pnrtinnc (lf
Harry Crawford, 2506 Don River Lane, Pearland, Texas appeared before the City Council
to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: Councilmembers Lewis.
Proposed Ordinance No. 7402 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 26-11.
The caption of Ordinance No. 26-11 reads as follows:
IORDINANCE NO. 26-11
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
II MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY
DEED CONVEYING PORTIONS OF LAND ALONG
THE SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY ON
4 PLEASURE ISLAND TO THE SABINE-NECHES
NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEEPENING, WIDENING, AND IMPROVING THE
SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY.
(4) P.O. No. 7403 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Quit Claim Deed Disclaiming Any Interest To
The Property Located At 937 Marian Anderson Avenue
(Property ID #95508) To Jeffery Alexander Nelms.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7403 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-12.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 26-12 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-12
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED
DISCLAIMING ANY INTEREST TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 937 MARIAN
ANDERSON AVENUE (PROPERTY ID #95508)
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Providing for Publication And An Effective Date. (Requested
by Councilmember Kinlaw)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 7404 be adopted.
Raymond Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 7404 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 26-13.
The caption of Ordinance No. 26-13 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-13
AN ORDINANCE DELETING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 106. TRAFFIC, ARTICLE IV.
STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING, SECTION
106-255 PROHIBITED PARKING IN A
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND REPLACING IT
WITH SECTION 106-225 NO PARKING ON
UNIMPROVED SURFACES; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER DAY PER
VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER KINLAW)
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 10:22 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.
CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR
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