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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 22, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM THOMAS KINLAW,III City of CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTE WHITLEY NED,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY TAYLOR L.GETWOOD o r t r t h u r CAL J.JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO WARREN PENA Tezus CITY ATTORNEY KAALA JACOBS DONALD FRANK,SR. AG EN DA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30 PM CT The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, September 22, 2026, At 5:30 PM CT, By Telephonic And Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Zoom Toll-Free Numbers And Entering The Meeting ID: 849 7652 1424 And Passcode: 916250. (877) 853-5247 US Toll Free (888) 788-0099 US Toll Free In Compliance With The Americans With Disabilities Act, The City Of Port Arthur Will Provide For Reasonable Accommodations For Persons Attending City Council Meetings. To Better Serve You, Requests Should Be Received 24 Hours Prior To The Meeting. Please Contact The City Secretary's Office At (409) 983-8115. Website: http•//www.portarthurbc.gov City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur September 22, 2026 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES. I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Moses Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, III Councilmember Getwood Councilmember Jones Councilmember Pena Councilmember Jacobs Councilmember Frank, Sr. City Manager Burton, CPM City Secretary Ned, TRMC City Attorney Pais Cotroneo Police Chief Duriso Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Vivian Ballou Regarding The New Legacy Veterans Assistance Program. C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None F. Discussions— None I AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM (1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And To Discuss The Following: Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z26-09) To Consider The Granting Of A Specific Use Permit For The Operation Of Automobile Sales In A Commercial Retail District. Site Location: 6331 West Port Arthur Road (PID: 85615) Legal Description: Being 0.9162 Acre Of Land, Tract 11-A, Block 5, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Citizens With Questions Regarding The Description Of This Property Can Contact The City Planning Department At (409) 983-8133. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At Www.Portarthurtx.Gov. V. REPORTS/ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community Interest, Which Include The Following: (1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence; (2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules; (3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For Purposes Of This Subdivision; (4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By The Governing Body; 4 4 2 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 V. REPORTS/ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED (5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A Member Of The Governing Body, Or An Official Or Employee Of The Political Subdivision; And (6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen After The Posting Of The Agenda *Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The Information Provided In The Report VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 25116 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City of Port Arthur, Texas And Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc. ("EISG") For Industrial Waste Operations At The Port Arthur Landfill Located at 4732 Highway 73 West, Port Arthur, Texas. (Requested By Councilmember Frank) (2) P.R. No. 25008—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With PaveCon, Ltd., Of Houston, Texas, BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 800-26, For The Street Rehabilitation Program Project (District Four): 26th Street (Memorial Blvd. To 5th Avenue), 60th Street (Hazel Avenue To Jade Avenue), And Florida Avenue (29th Street To 25th Street), For The Amount Of $3,828,985.22. Funds Are Available In The Capital Streets Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000. Project Nos. ST5081, ST5082, & 4 ST5085. II 3 I il AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And / Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes September 8, 2026 Special Meeting September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting September 14, 2026 Special Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 25127 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider An Alleyway Abandonment For Approximately 0.0670 Acre (20' X 146') Portion Of Dedicated Alley Right-Of-Way Located Between Austin Avenue And Waco Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The Property Is Adjacent To Lots 4-6, Block 474, City Of Port Arthur Addition. A26-02 Clarence Wise (2) P.R. No. 25128 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Specific Use Permit For 0.3526 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Tract 6-A, Replat 6 & 7, Block 8, Palomar Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (5801 West Port Arthur Road) Z26-11 Jesus Eduardo Trejo 111 ' AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 25130 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Renewal With ClearGov Of Maynard, Massachusetts For The Purchase Of Budgeting, Transparency, And Financial Reporting Subscription Services Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Contract 692-23 In The Amount Of $67,825.35 For Fiscal Year 2027; Funding Is Contingent Upon Approval And Adoption Of The FY2026- 2027 Budget; Once Approved Funding Shall Be Available From The Information Technology Department In General Fund Account No. 001-09-023-5450-00-10-000. (4) P.R. No. 25131 — A Resolution Updating And Affirming The Investment Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. (5) P.R. No. 25132 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Donation Of A Vacant Lot, Identified As Parcel ID No. 101671, Legally Described As Lot 5 Block 10 Shortline Terrace, A Subdivision In Jefferson County, Texas, Located On Hickory Street Between Ray Avenue And 58th Street In Port Arthur, Texas, From Providence Church Of Southeast Texas. (6) P.R. No. 25134—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With AHC Services Of Beaumont, Texas, For Janitorial Services For The Port Arthur Health Department In A Projected Annual Budgetary Amount Of $95,908.00; Funding Is Subject To Approval And Adoption Of The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Once Approved, Funding Shall Be Available In The Health 4 Department's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000. 5 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 25135 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Development Of Professional Plans For Phase V Repairs To The Pompeiian Villa, Including Roof Replacement And Other Exterior Repairs, Submission Of The Plans To The Texas Historical Commission, And Coordination With The Commission For Review And Approval, In The Amount Of $40,800.00, Plus Reimbursable Expenses Not To Exceed $1,000.00; Funding Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The 2026- 2027 Fiscal Year Budget. Once Approved, Funding Will Be Available In Project String B00015-DES, Account No. 307-15-043-8512-00-10- 000. (8) P.R. No. 25138 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Credit Certain Customer Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction. (9) P.R. No. 25144 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Close-Out Documentation Submitted By PaveCon, Ltd., Of Houston, Texas, BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 800-26, For The Sabine Avenue Asphalt Overlay Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $3,858.78. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-00-000-2050-00-00-000. Project No. ST5115. (10) P.R. No. 25147 — A Resolution Awarding The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Agape Cleaning Enterprises, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial Services For City Hall And The City Hall Annex With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $56,220.00. Funding Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Budget. Funding Shall Be Available In The Facilities Maintenance Building Maintenance Account, 001-21-059-5312-00- 70-000. (11) P.R. No. 25154 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of All Bids Received For The Replacement Of The Existing Fence At The Public Works Operations Center, Authorizing The Revision Of The Solicitation Method And Specifications, And Authorizing The Reissuance Of The Procurement As A Request For Quotes. 6 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (12) P.R. No. 25163 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To Resolution To 26-390 As It Pertains To The Temporary Workspace Easement Agreement With Mustang Express, LLC Over A 3.94 Acre Portion Of Land Out Of Parcel ID 267029, For The Purpose Of Granting Temporary Workspace And Road Access For Locating And Constructing A Gas Utility Pipeline. (13) P.R. No. 25166 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of The License And Maintenance Agreement With Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) Of Redlands, California, For The ARCInfo GIS Software Through The Texas Department Of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-CPO-4699 In The Amount Of $39,700.62; Funding Available In The GIS Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-13-029-54-70-00-10-000. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 25106 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Members To The Zoning Board Of Adjustment Pursuant To Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances. (2) P.R. No. 25112 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers To Provide Professional Engineering And Consulting Services In A Lump Sum Monthly Amount Of Sixteen Thousand And No/100 Dollars ($16,000.00) And Shall Not Exceed One Hundred And Ninety-Two Thousand And No/100 Dollars ($192,000.00) Per Year. Funding Is Subject To Approval Of FY26-27 and FY27-28 Budgets. Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-200-5420- 00-00-000, Professional Services. I AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT— CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 25119 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Development Performance Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Seamless Management Company LLC, DBA Seamless Medical Centers In An Amount Not To Exceed $391,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5478- 00-00-000. (4) P.R. No. 25120 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Central Mall Port Arthur, LLC For An Amount Not To Exceed $1,300,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00-00-000. (5) P.R. No. 25133 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Construction Managers Of Southeast Texas, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Construction Of Fire Station No. 2; Funding In The Amount Not To Exceed $10,709,000.00 Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The Fiscal Year 2026 And 2027 Budget. Once Approved, Funding For This Project Will Be Available Under Fire Department Project No. B00012.CON, Account No. 307-19-047-8512-00-30-000. (6) P.R. No. 25137 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Payments With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $160,443.49 For The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Annual Water And Wastewater System Permit Fees For The City Of Port Arthur, Water Utilities Department With $60,858.00 Funds Available In Water Purification Account No. 410-40-210-5471- 00-00-000, Regulatory Costs And $99,585.49 Funds Available In Wastewater Treatment Account No. 410-40-225-5471-00-00-000, Regulatory Costs, Both For FY27 And Subject To City Council's Annual Appropriation And Approval Of The Budget. 8 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT— CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 25139 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Coburn Supply And Company, Inc. Of New Caney, Texas For The Purchase Of Curbstops, Unions, Corporations Stops, Adapters, And Couplings For The Water Utilities Department With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $217,668.60 With Funding Allocated From Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-215- 5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance For FY27, Subject To City Council's Annual Appropriation And Approval Of The FY27 Budget. (8) P.R. No. 25140 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Sabine Pass Pipe Bursting Project Phase V With Global Drilling, Inc Of Winnie, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By $134,663.20 (Sub-Total Amount Of $184,663.20 Minus The Contract Contingency Amount Of $50,000.00) To The New Total Contract Amount Of $699,573.20, And Extend The Contractual Duration By 30 Days, Thereby Shifting The Original Completion Date From October 13, 2026, To November 12, 2026; Funds Are Available In Capital Improvements Projects Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0006.CON. (9) P.R. No. 25143 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 Submitted By Brystar Contracting, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The 9th Avenue Pavement Improvement Project (Most Westward Lane) From Jimmy Johnson Boulevard To Lake Arthur Drive, Decreasing The Original Contract Price Of $1,195,243.25 To The New Contract Price Of $956,943.94, Accept The Close-Out Documentation, And Authorizing The City Manager To Release The Retainage In The Amount Of $47,847.21. Funding Available In Account Nos. 148-00-000-2050-00-00-000 ($45,302.76) And 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000 ($2,544.45), Project No. GM2502.CON. 9 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (10) P.R. No. 25146 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts For Road Building Materials With Texas Materials, Vulcan Construction Materials, KAT Excavation And Construction, Martin Marietta Materials, Mid County Land Co, And Modern Concrete & Materials For The Public Works Streets Division And The Engineering Department With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $3,000,000.00. Funding Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Funding Shall Be Available In The Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316- 00-70-000 ($500,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 ($2,500,000.00), For Various Projects. (11) P.R. No. 25150 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts With Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Of Shepherd, TX, And Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. Of Austin, TX, To Provide Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $650,000.00. Funding Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Once Approved, Funding Shall Be Available In The Streets Maintenance Account, 001- 21-053-5316-00-70-000 ($50,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00- 10-000, ($600,000.00), For Various Projects. (12) P.R. No. 25151 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Two One-Year Contracts With Texas Materials And Modern Concrete & Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, To Purchase Concrete Building Materials For The Public Works Streets Division With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $850,000.00. Funding Is Subject To The Approval And Appropriation Of The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Funding Shall Be Available In The Street Maintenance Account, 001- 21-053-5316-00-70-000 ($200,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-5316-00- 70-000 ($650,000.00) For Various Projects. to AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT— CONTINUED (13) P.R. No. 25159 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Nine (9) Eligible Nonprofit Subrecipients To Reallocate $30,000.00 In 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Funds Previously Awarded To Catholic Charities - Hospitality Center, Which Declined Its Allocation, And To Distribute The Funds Equally, Subject To Rounding, Among The Remaining Eligible CDBG Public Service Subrecipients. (14) P.R. No. 25162 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Sigma Engineers, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $738,504.00, For Architectural And Engineering Design Services Related To The Renovation Of The Gates Professional Building, Located At 3535 Gates Boulevard, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For Conversion Into A Port Arthur Police Department Field Office; Funding Available In Capital Improvement Building Account No. 307- 17-045-8512-00-30-000, Project No. B00016. B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7443 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2026 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26.04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code. (2) P.O. No. 7453 — An Ordinance To Adopt A Budget That Will Require Raising More Revenue From Property Taxes Than In The Previous Year For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2026 And Ending September 30, 2027, In Accordance With Section 102.007 Of The Texas Local Government Code. (3) P.O. No. 7444 — An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2026 And Ending September 30, 2027, In Accordance With Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur. 11 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (4) P.O. No. 7445 —An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2026 And Ending September 30, 2027 In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation. (5) P.O. No. 7446 —An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027). (6) P.O. No. 7447 — An Ordinance Approving The 2026 Tax Roll For The Use And Support Of The Municipal Government Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing For The Interest And Sinking Fund And Apportioning Each Levy For A Specific Purpose. 12 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (7) P.O. No. 7448 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A, Zoning, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Approving A Zoning Map Amendment For Approximately 27.80 Acres Of Land, All Of Blocks 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 118, 117, And 116; Part Of Blocks, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 91, 114, 115, 119, 122, 123, 124, And 125, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Located North Of Procter Street And West Of Stilwell Boulevard) Changing The Zoning Classification From Commercial Retail (CR) To Planned Development- 47 (PD-47) To Establish A Planned Development (PD) District That Provides A Unified Development Plan For The Area. The Planned Development (PD) District Will Incorporate The Medium Density Residential (MDR) District And Allow Residential Construction Within The Designated Commercial Retail (CR) District Through A Specific Use Permit (SUP). Existing Homes And Homes Currently Under Construction Within The Designated Commercial Retail (CR) District Shall Be Recognized As Having An Established Specific Use Permit (SUP) Under The Provisions Of The Planned Development (PD) District; Providing That Any Person Violating Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Deemed Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And, Upon Conviction, Shall Be Fined In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And That Each Day Such Violation Continues Shall Constitute A Separate Offense; Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur; And Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Publication. Z26-10 - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (8) P.O. No. 7452 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Service Charges And Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate Schedule) And 110-92 (Consumers Outside City Not Having Special Contracts) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To A 7% Increase In Water And Sewer Rates With Modifications Of The Schedule Of Service Charges, And Providing For Publication. 13 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (9) P.O. No. 7451 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Combination Tax And Revenue, Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2026B In The Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed Of $50,000,000.00 Levying A Tax In Payment Thereof; Making Other Provisions Regarding Such Certificates Of Obligation, Including Authorizing The Preparation And Distribution Of One Or More Preliminary Official Statements And Authorizing The Preparation And Distribution Of One Or More Official Statements And Matters Incident Thereto; Awarding The Sale Of The Certificates; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of One Or More Purchase Agreements; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of One Or More Loan Agreements And Promissory Notes; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; And Confirming The Engagement Of Certain Professionals In Connection With The Issuance Of The Certificates Of Obligation; Finding And Determining That The Meeting At Which This Ordinance Is Passed Is Open To The Public As Required By Law; And Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING *************************************************** Note: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 9:30 AM On September 23, 2026. During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business, And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law *************************************************** 4 4 4 1 41 14 II PUBLIC NOTICE Is Hereby Given That The City Council May Elect To Go Into Executive Session At Any Time During The Meeting In Order To Discuss Any Matters Listed On The Agenda, When Authorized By The Following Chapter 551 Of The Texas Government Code: 1. Section 551.071, Seeking The Advice Of Its Attorney About Pending Or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offers, Or Any Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The City Council Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With The Texas Open Meetings Act 2. Section 551.072, Deliberating The Purchase, Exchange, Lease Or Value Or Real Property If Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A Detrimental Effect On The Position Of The City In Negotiations With A Third Party 3. Section 551.073, Deliberating A Negotiated Contract For A Prospective Gift Or Donation To The City If The Deliberation In An Open Meeting Would Have A Detrimental Effect On The City's Position In Negotiations With A Third Person 4. Section 551.074, Deliberating The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Or Dismissal Of A Public Officer Or Employee; Or To Hear A Complaint Or Charge Against An Officer Or Employee Under The Officer Or Employee Who Is The Subject Of The Deliberation Or Hearing Request A Public Hearing 5. Section 551.076, Deliberating The Deployment Or Specific Occasions For Implementation Of Security Personnel Or Devices 6. Section 551.087, Discussing Or Deliberating Commercial Or Financial Information That The City Has Received From A Business Prospect That The City Seeks To Have Locate, Stay, Or Expand In Or Near The City And With The City Is Conducting Economic Development Negotiations; Or Deliberating The Offer Or A Financial Or Other Incentive To A Business Prospect 7. Section 551.089, Deliberating Security Assessments Or Deployments Relating To Information Resources Technology, Network Security Information, Or The Deployment Or Specific Occasions For Implementations Of Security Personnel, Critical Infrastructure, Or Security Devices *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session • 15 ei.c,04,7: 7.4.4,,,,, RULES OF DECORUM uili _jtKifii.4 PERSONS AOURESSING Ct UNC a TEXAS ' & AUDIENCE MEMBER;. ::. LILThese guidelines are in accordance with the City Ordinances Sec. 2-74 and Sec. 2-75. O RECOGNITION BY © ADDRESSES AFTER MOTION Z� PRESIDING OFFICER 0 MADE OR PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED No person shall address the Council No member of the public shall address the lir without first being recognized by Council on the matter under consideration the Presiding Officer. without first securing permission to do so Sec.2-75. by majority vote of the City Council. Sec.2-75. © SPEAKER REQUESTS jr name Step up to the microphone,state your O CAMPAIGN SPEECHES name and address,the subject you wish PROHIBITED C..#1 to discuss,and whom you represent(if • applicable).Unless further time is granted No one may make campaign speeches by majority vote,limit remarks to for or against any candidate or issue five minutes.Address the council as already ordered on a ballot for a whole.No discussion or questioning election. without permission of the Presiding Officer. Sec.2-75. Sec.2-75. O AGENDA ITEMS © DISORDERLY CONDUCT No hand clapping,stamping of feet, After a motion,second and discussion ��� whistling,profane language,yelling, disturb the peace and good order on any specific agenda item,the r or similar demonstrations that Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen wishing to address the council of the meeting. on such item for three minutes. Sec.2-75. Sec.2-73. O IMPROPER REFERENCES& 0 LIMITATIONS ON USE OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT N SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING Personal,impertinent,slanderous, Mil ZZ Use supplemental lighting for cameras derogatory,discourteous,snide, m in accordance wth creates the least profane remarks or disorderly conduct interferencs or disturbance of Council will not be tolerated and may result in proceedings and/or discomfort removal from the meeting. to the public. Sec.2-75. Sec.2-75. ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM RESPECT RULES OF PROCEDURE AWARNING-All persons shall,at the FOCUSED request of the Presiding Officer, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The City Secretary shall make public, be silent.Sec.2-76. ,, o— in accordance with the Texas Open :'iauri,'you k.c; retL.:.j us 0,— Meetings Law,an agenda containing IRREMOVAL-If a person persists in maintain a nespeetluf ` all business to be discussed at a disturbing the meeting,the Presiding and paoduct.ve meeting. j meeting of the City Council. Officer may order removal by the Sergeant-at-arms.Sec.2-76. 0 0 • Persons Requesting To Be Heard 0 RESISTING REMOVAL-Any person ,__�_ , On Agenda Items-After a motion, who resists removal by the Sergeant- 4;: 'S �1 second and discussion by the city at-arms shall be charged with violating : h -* = council on any specific agenda item, V.T.C.A.,Penal Code 42.05.Sec.2-76. r � and before a vote is taken,the �•1 MOTIONS TO ENFORCE Any Councilmember u`. '�, presiding officer shall recognize any . may move to require the Presiding Officer to citizen wishing to address the council enforce this division;the affirmative vote of a Illon such item for a period of three majority of the Council shall require him to do so. minutes.Sec.2-73. Sec.2-76. 0 Your participation is valued.Please help us keep our meetings respectful,orderly and focused on the business of the City of Port Arthur. _,