HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24900: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR EDC PAYMENT TO CONVUS COMMUNICATION FOR GAS GENERATOR ,__
PORT*ARTHUR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 15, 2026
To: City of Port Arthur Council Members
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Krystle Muller, Port Arthur EDC Interim CEO
RE: PR- 24900IA resolution authorizing the City of Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation's payment to Corvus Communications of Cleveland, Texas Invoice
No. 2767 for the Startup of the Gas Generator located at the EDC Office Building,
501 Procter Street.
Introduction:
The intent of this resolution is to seek the City of Port Arthur City Council's authorization for the
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation's (Port Arthur EDC) payment to Corvus
Communications of Cleveland, Texas, Invoice No. 2767 for the Startup of the Gas Generator
located at the EDC Office Building, 501 Procter Street.
Background:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 23-052, PAEDC accepted a quote from Panama Equipment (now
known as Corvus Communications) to install a 200KW 3 Phase Natural Gas Generator at 501
Procter Street. Corvus Communications discovered that the Gas Company installed the wrong
meter and incorrect pressure setting for said generator, the initial Generator Startup was not
completed, and a second startup trip was required. Corvus Communications Invoice No. 2767 is
to complete the Generator Startup, requiring two (2)return trips.
Budget Impact:
The budgetary impact is $6,246.46, funds available in Port Arthur EDC Account No. 120-80-625-
5318-00-00-000 (Equipment Maintenance)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur City Council authorize the Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation's payment to Corvus Communications for Invoice No. 2767 for the
Generator Startup,requiring two (2)return trips, generator located at 501 Procter Street.
P.R.No. 24900
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S
PAYMENT TO CORVUS COMMUNICATIONS OF
CLEVELAND, TEXAS, INVOICE NO. 2767 FOR THE
STARTUP OF THE GAS GENERATOR LOCATED AT THE
EDC OFFICE BUILDING, 501 PROCTER STREET, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,246.46. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5318-00-00-000 (Equipment
Maintenance)
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation("PAEDC") owns and
operates the office building located at 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur,Texas(the"Property"), and
is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and operational continuity of said facility;
and
WHEREAS, a 200KW, three-phase natural gas generator was installed at the Property
pursuant to Resolution No. 23-052 to provide emergency backup power and ensure uninterrupted
operations for tenants and occupants; and
WHEREAS, the installation contractor, formerly known as Panama Equipment and now
operating as Corvus Communications ("Corvus"), is responsible for performing the specialized
startup and commissioning of the generator; and
WHEREAS, during the initial startup attempt, Corvus identified that an incorrect meter
and improper pressure settings had been installed, thereby preventing completion of the startup;
and
WHEREAS, following correction of the gas meter and pressure settings, additional
mobilization and technical services were required to complete the generator startup, necessitating
two (2) service trips; and
WHEREAS, Corvus Communications has submitted Invoice No. 2767 for generator
startup services in the amount of$6,246.46, attached hereto as Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2026, the PAEDC Board of Directors approved payment of said
invoice in an amount not to exceed $6,246.46; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the requested expenditure is reasonable,
necessary, and in furtherance of maintaining critical infrastructure serving the Property; and
P.R.No. 24900
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WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5318-00-
00-000 (Equipment Maintenance).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation to issue payment to Corvus Communications of Cleveland, Texas, in the amount of
$6,246.46 for Invoice No. 2767,representing generator startup and commissioning services at 501
Procter Street.
Section 3.Funding for this expenditure shall be provided from PAEDC Account No. 120-
80-625-5318-00-00-000 (Equipment Maintenance).
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2026,
at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:Mayor
Councilmembers
•
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,City Secretary
APPROVED:
I^ r
1W L.-
rystl Muller,Inter m PAEDC Chief Executive Officer
APPROVE S TO FO S
Guy N. Goodson,PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AV ILABILITY OF F DS:
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EXHIBIT "A"
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INVOICE 1
Corvus Communications LLC rene@corvuscommunications.com
601 Stadium Dr. +1 (281)761-4342
C .:10 V U S
Port Arthur,TX 77642 www.corvuscommunications.com
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:20211365
Bill to Ship to
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR EDC Building
PO BOX 1089 501 Procter St
PORT ARTHUR,TX 776411089 Port Arthur,TX 77640 US
Invoice details
Invoice no.:2767
Terms:Net 30
Invoice date:03/23/2026
Due date:04/22/2026
# Product or service Description Qty Rate Amount
1. LABOR/SERVICE Generator Startup return trip Aug 1St 1 $3,123.23 $3,123.23
2. LABOR/SERVICE Generator Startup return trip Aug 28th 1 $3,123.23 $3,123.23
SCOPE OF WORK:Two return Trips to Complete generator Start-up due to wrong meter and pressures being installed by Gas Company.
3. Sales Tax Sales Tax calculated by AvaTax for 14053- 1 $0.00 $0.00
VO at Mon Mar 23 02:41:11 UTC 2026
Total $6,246.46
Ways to pay
VISA • CeCMt BANK •Pora, venom
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