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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09/22/2026 - REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 22, 2026 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Pastor Vester Thompson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Charlotte Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Kinlaw, III; Councilmembers Taylor Getwood, Cal Jones, Warren Pena, Kaala Jacobs, and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ronald Burton; City Secretary Christe Whitley Ned; City Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. II. PROCLAMATIONS Gift of Life III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - none 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. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. Larry Badon appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above- mentioned item. The Mayor asked anyone in the audience who wished to speak on the item to step forward. The City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. B. Presentations REPORTS/ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Frank- Condolences to the families of Joseph Johnson and Yaphett Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem- Condolences to the family of Joseph Johnson, and we will honor him at the TIRZ meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2 pm. Councilmember Getwood- Condolences to the families of Joseph Johnson and Yaphett Chambers. Memorial High School Pep Rally Mexican Heritage Festival Councilmember Jacobs- Condolences to the families of Joseph Johnson, Yaphett Chambers, the Coleman family and the Wynn family. Greetings to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Mayor Moses- The fishing event was a success. Thank you to the sponsors. 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, & ST5085. C. City Manager's Staff Reports — none D. Employee Recognition — none E. Correspondence — None F. Discussions (1) A Discussion And Possible Action For The Reallocation Of The 2025 CDBG Funds Declined By Catholic Charities Hospitality Center. The Mayor introduced the discussion. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Moses Proposed Resolution No. 25125 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-388. The caption of Resolution No. 26-388 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-388 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Consulting Services Contract With The Goodman Corporation Of Houston, Texas, To Assist The City In Planning And Designing Strategies To Improve Safety And Reduce Traffic- Related Fatalities On All Roadways In Port Arthur For The Safe Streets And Roads For All (SS4A) Funding Program, Federal Funding In The Amount Of $1,931,696.00 And The Local Match Of $482,924.00. Project No. GM2401. Account No. 307- 21-053-8517-00-10-000. (2) Discussion And Presentation By The City Attorney Regarding The Differences Between The Original Ordinance And The Newly Adopted Ordinance On "No Parking On Unapproved Surfaces". (Requested By Councilmember Getwood) ITEM REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT (3) P.O. No. 7450 — An Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Code Of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 26-13, Chapter 106, Section 106-225 No Parking On Unapproved Surfaces To Provide For An Affirmative Defense And Certain Parking Exemptions; Providing For Penalties Not To Exceed $500.00 Per Day Per Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date. (Requested By Councilmember Getwood) The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Getwood and seconded by Councilmember Frank to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7450. Harold Doucet, 5180 Cambridge, addressed the council regarding PO No. 7450 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 7450 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-41. 106-225 No Parking On Unapproved Surfaces To Provide For An Affirmative Defense And Certain Parking Exemptions; Providing For Penalties Not To Exceed $500.00 Per Day Per Violation; Providing A Savings And Severability Clause; And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date. (Requested By Councilmember Getwood) V. REPORTS/ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Getwood: Congratulations to Frenchy's Chicken on a great grand opening. Thanked Mayor Moses and the Red Cross for distributing food. Thanked Project 2101 for distributing Purpose Packs. Councilmember Frank: Condolences to the Brannon family. Councilmember Jacobs: Thanked City staff for their hard work during Tropical Storm Edouard. Successful Annual Alumni Picnic. Councilmember Pena: The Mexican Heritage Festival is on September 12, 2026, at the Civic Center. 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) The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25116. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Jones, Pena and Frank. Voting No: Councilmembers Getwood and Jacobs The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25116, which became Resolution No. 26-401. The caption of Resolution No. 26-401 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-401 (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, & ST5085. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Jones made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25008. Suhail Kanwar addressed council regarding the aforementioned proposed resolution. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Jones, Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Without Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw and Councilmember Pena Voting No: none The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25008, which became Resolution No. 26-402. The caption of Resolution No. 26-402 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-402 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, & ST5085. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon a motion by Councilmember Getwood, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted, except items 6, 8 and 10. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Jones, Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Without Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw Voting No: none 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 Proposed Resolution No. 25127 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-403 (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 Proposed Resolution No. 25128 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-404 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 25130 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-405 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 25131 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-406. (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. Proposed Resolution No. 25132 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-407 (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 Approved, Funding Will Be Available In Project String B00015- DES, Account No. 307-15-043-8512-00-10-000. Proposed Resolution No. 25103 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-408 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 25144 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-408 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 249974 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-410 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 249974 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-411 (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. Proposed Resolution No. 249974 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-412 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION C. Resolutions — Consent (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 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25134. Clifton Williams addressed the Council regarding P.R. No. 25134. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena and Jacobs. Voting No: Councilmembers Frank and Jones The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25134, which became Resolution No. 26-413. The caption of Resolution No. 26-413 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-413 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 Department's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Other Contractual Services Account No. 001-23-061-5470-00- 50-000. (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tern seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 2138. Rhonda Standberry addressed the council regarding the above proposed resolution. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25138, which became Resolution No. 26-414. The caption of Resolution No. 26-414 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-414 A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Credit Certain Customer Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction. (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25147. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena and Jacobs. Voting No: Councilmembers Frank and Jones The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25147, which became Resolution No. 26-415. The caption of Resolution No. 26-415 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-415 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. B. Ordinances — Non-Consent (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 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7451. Ann Burger addressed the Council regarding P.O. No. 7451. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tenn Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7451, which became Resolution No. 26-44. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-44 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-44 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. VIII. A. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non - Consent The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Jones made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25106. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 25106 became Resolution No. 26-416 The caption of Resolution No. 26-416 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-416 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Councilmember Jones seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25112. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena and Jacobs. Without Councilmember Frank Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25112, which became Resolution No. 26-417. The caption of Resolution No. 26-417 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-417 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers To Provide Professional Engineering And Account No. 410-40-200-5420-00-00-000, Professional Services. (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Jones made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25119. Krystle Mueller addressed council regarding the above resolution. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena and Jacobs. Without Councilmember Frank Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25119, which became Resolution No. 26-400. The caption of Resolution No. 26-418 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-418 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. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Jones made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25120. Krystle Mueller addressed the Council regarding the above topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Proposed Resolution No. 25120 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 26-419. The caption of Resolution No. 26-419 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-419 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25133. Fire Chief Havens addressed the Council regarding P.R. No. 25133. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jones, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25133, which became Resolution No. 26-420. The caption of Resolution No. 26-420 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-420 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 $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. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25137. Clifton Williams addressed the Council regarding P.R. No. 25137. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25137, which became Resolution No. 26-421. The caption of Resolution No. 26-421 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-421 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. (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25139. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers The caption of Resolution No. 26-422 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-422 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25140. Calvin Matthews addressed the Council regarding P.R. No. 25140. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25140, which became Resolution No. 26-423. The caption of Resolution No. 26-423 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-423 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 (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25143. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25143, which became Resolution No. 26-424. The caption of Resolution No. 26-424 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-424 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. (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 The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Frank seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25146. Clifton Williams addressed the Council regarding P.R. No. 25146. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25146, which became Resolution No. 26-425. The caption of Resolution No. 26-425 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-425 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Frank seconded, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25150. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. The caption of Resolution No. 26-426 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-426 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25151. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25151, which became Resolution No. 26-427. The caption of Resolution No. 26-427 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-427 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 (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Frank made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25159. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Pena, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25159, which became Resolution No. 26-428. The caption of Resolution No. 26-396 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-428 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed resolution. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw seconded it, to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 25162. The Council adopted Proposed Resolution No. 25162, which became Resolution No. 26-429. The caption of Resolution No. 26-429 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 26-429 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Pena made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7443. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7443, which became Ordinance No. 26-45. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-43 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-43 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 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: none The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7453, which became Ordinance No. 26-46. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-46 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-46 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7444. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7444, which became Resolution No. 26-396. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-47 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-47 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. (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. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7445, which became Ordinance No. 26-48 The caption of Ordinance No. 26-48 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-48 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). The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Jacobs seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7449. Voting Yes by roll call vote: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7446, which became Ordinance No. 26-49 The caption of Ordinance No. 26-49 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-49 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. The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7447. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7447, which became Ordinance No. 26-50 The caption of Ordinance No. 26-50 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 26-50 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. (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 The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw made the motion, and Councilmember Getwoods seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7448. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. ORDINANCE NO. 26-51 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. (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. The Mayor introduced the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Getwood made the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Getwood seconded, to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7452. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Getwood, Jacobs and Frank. Voting No: None. The Council adopted Proposed Ordinance No. 7452, which became Ordinance No. ORDINANCE NO. 26-52 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. X. MEETING ADJOURNED Upon the motion made by Councilmember Getwood and seconded by Councilmember Jacobs and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:55 pm. 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. (D CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR ATTEST: CI SECRETARY CHRIS WHITLEY NED, TRMC END OF REGULAII METING HELD 09/22/2026. APPROVED: I0(l1 �c`L10