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REGULAR MEETING — March 6, 2013
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Freeman 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 6,
2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth
"Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III, Harold A. Doucet, Sr., and Derrick Freeman; City
Manager Floyd T. Johnson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R.
Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tem Willie "Bae" Lewis joined the Regular Meeting at 5:46 p.m.
Councilmember Kerry "Twin" Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 5:58 p.m.
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations - None
Minutes
February 5, 2013 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
February 12, 2013 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers - NONE
B. Presentations
YAC Presentation - Postpones
C. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 17511, 17552, 17555, 17558, 17563, 17565, 17566, 17567
and 17568:
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Newtron
Electrical Service, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $6,100
For The Replacement Of A High Service Pump Motor
Transformer For The Utility Operation Department, Water
Purification Division
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(B) Consideration A Approval Of Payment To Rural Pipe &
Supply, Jasper, TXIn The Amount Of $10,096 For Fifty (50)
Water Meters For The Utility Operation Departments
(C) Expense Reports:
City Manager Floyd T. Johnson
Attend National Urban Fellows Board Of Directors
Conference
San Antonio, TX
January 29 — 31, 2013 $644.72
Resolutions - Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17249 — a resolution authorizing the city manager
to execute a one -year extension of the existing lease
between the city of port Arthur and the new Orleans
regional transit authority (NORTA) for the lease of ten
buses in an amount not to exceed $6,000. (account no.
401 - 1501 - 561.51 -00)
Proposed Resolution No. 17249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -095.
(2) P.R. No. 17394 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
2013 Ford F -150 Pick -Up Truck From Philpott Motors Of
Nederland, Texas, Via Buyboard, For The Code Of
Enforcement Department, Building Inspection Division, In
The Amount Of 18,093.75; Funding Available In Account
Number 001 - 1052 - 517.92 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17394 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -096.
(3) P.R. No. 17478 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Gentech
Construction Company, LLC In The Amount Of $57,885 For
Abatement And Demolition Of Two Dangerous Commercial
Structures Located At 338 — 3441 1 /2 Procter Street. ARRA
II (TX96 -X042) Grant Funds Are 100% Reimbursable
Proposed Resolution No. 17478 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -097.
(4) P.R. No. 17499 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17499 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -098.
(6) P.R. No. 17513 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager And City Attorney To Provide A Letter To The
Texas Department Of Transportation As Required By Public
Law 112 -141
Proposed Resolution No. 17513 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -099.
(7) P.R. No. 17534 — A Resolution Authorizing The May 11,
2013 General Election Support And Services Agreement
With Hart Intercivic In An Amount Not To Exceed $8,100.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 001 -1013- 513.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17534 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -100.
(8) P.R. No. 17537 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into An Economic Incentive Contract & Loan
Agreement With B & B Ice, Inc.
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Proposed Resolution No. 17537 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -101.
(9) P.R. No. 17544 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With Crabtree
Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Annual Striping Of City Streets For The Not To Exceed
Proposed Resolution No. 17544 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -102.
(12) P.R. No. 17557 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding
With The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) And
Captain Troy Irvine To Serve And Respond As A Member Of
Texas Task Force One
Proposed Resolution No. 17557 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -103.
(14) P.R. No. 17560 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One (1) Year Contract With The Option Of Renewal For
Two Additional Years Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Hollier Construction & Aluminum Of Groves, Texas For Slip -
Form Placement Of Concrete On A Unit Cost Basis For The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $100,000. Accounts 001 -1203-
531.36 /51/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17560 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -104.
(15) P.R. No. 17561 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The
Amount Of $8,820.62 For The TCEQ Annual Consolidated
Water Quality Assessment Fees For All Three (3)
Wastewater Treatment Facilities In The City Of Port Arthur.
Account No. 410 - 1256 - 532.5901
Proposed Resolution No. 17561 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -105.
(21) P.R. No. 17571 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Huffman Construction, Inc., In The Amount Of $18,050,
And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 303 -1603-
591.59 -00, Project No. CIP614
Proposed Resolution No. 17571 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -106.
(22) P.R. No. 17572 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Huffman Construction, Inc., In The Amount Of $17,700,
And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 303 -1603-
591.59 -00, Project No. CIP614
Proposed Resolution No. 17572 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -107.
(23) P.R. No. 17573 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Scraps & Metals Demo I The Amount Of $16,915, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 303 -1603-
591.59 -00, Project No. CIP614
Proposed Resolution No. 17573 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -108.
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Huffman Construction, Inc. In The Amount Of $22,400, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group A -T), To Be Charged To Account No. 303 -1603-
591.59 -00, Project No. CIP614
Proposed Resolution No. 17574 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -109.
(25) P.R. No. 17575 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To C &C
Demo, Inc. In The Amount Of $33,165 For The Demolition
Of Four (4) Dangerous Commercial Buildings Located
Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431- 552.59 -00, Project No. C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17575 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -110.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(5) P.R. No. 17511 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV
Inc., DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas
For The Construction Of The Transit Auto Scrubber Facility
In An Amount Not To Exceed $791,000; (Account No. 402-
1508- 561.82 -00, Grant No. TX -96 -X042, ALI No. 11.44.02
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17511 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Selger, Albright, Doucet and
Freeman.
Voting No: None.
(10) P.R. No. 17552 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A Sanitary Sewer Pump For The Utility Operations
Department From Pump & Power Equipment, Of Houston,
Texas, In The To9tal Amount Of $6,950 Plus Estimated
Freight In The Amount Of $500; Funds Are Available In The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -02
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright, and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 17552 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned purchase.
Proposed Resolution No. 17552 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -111.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Selger, Albright, Doucet, and
Freeman.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -111 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 13 -111
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A SANITARY SEWER PUMP FOR THE
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT FROM
PUMP & POWER EQUIPMENT, OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS, IN THE TO9TAL AMOUNT OF $6,950
PLUS ESTIMATED FREIGHT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACCOUNT NO.
120 - 1429 - 582.59 -02
(11) P.R. No. 17555 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With Soutex Surveyors &
Engineers For The Design And Construction Management
For The Concession Stand At County Park In An Amount
Not To Exceed $11,750.00 (Account No. 001- 1402 - 551.51-
00)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman,
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 17555 was amended to read
$11,750.00 instead of $11,750,000.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright, and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 17555 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17555 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, abd
Doucet.
Voting No: Mayor Prince and Councilmember Freeman.
(13) P.R. No. 17558 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With Brown Reynolds
Watford Architects, Inc. Of College Station, Texas For
Design Of The Renovations And Improvements To The
Property Located At 3451 57 Street For The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $138,600. Account 306 -1606- 591.54 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17558 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -112.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, and Freeman.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -112 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -112
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD ARCHITECTS,
INC. OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS FOR
DESIGN OF THE RENOVATIONS AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED
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AT 3451 57 STREET FOR THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $138,600. ACCOUNT 306 -1606-
591.54 -00
(16) P.R. No. 17563 — A Resolution Authorizing A Nine (9)
Month Extension To The Existing Contract With Nelson
Collaborative Of Houston, Texas For Engineering And
Design Of The Transit Department's Auto Scrubber Facility
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright, and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 17563 be adopted.
PA Transit Supervisor Deborah Ambroise appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 17563 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -113.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -113 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -113
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NINE (9)
MONTH EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING
CONTRACT WITH NELSON COLLABORATIVE OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR ENGINEERING AND
DESIGN OF THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT'S AUTO
SCRUBBER FACILITY
(17) P.R. No. 17565 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The Port Arthur
Hispanic Baseball League And The City Of Port Arthur For
The Use Of Leger Field At Pioneer Park From March 15,
2013 Through November 30, 2013
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman, and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 17565 be adopted.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor Thad Sanders appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 17565 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -114.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -114 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -114
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE PORT ARTHUR HISPANIC BASEBALL
LEAGUE AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR
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THE USE OF LEGER FIELD AT PIONEER PARK
FROM MARCH 15, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER
30, 2013
(18) P.R. No. 17566 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Port Acres Little League Organization
For The Use Of Miguez, Girls Softball And Pee Wee Fields At
County Park
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17566 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -115.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -115 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -115
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THREE (3) CONTRACTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
PORT ACRES LITTLE LEAGUE ORGANIZATION
FOR THE USE OF MIGUEZ, GIRLS SOFTBALL
AND PEE WEE FIELDS AT COUNTY PARK
(19) P.R. No. 17567 — A Resolution Authori8zing The City
Manager To Execute Two (2) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League
For The Senior Field At Barbara Jacket Park And
Virginia /Sal Grado Field At Pioneer Park
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17567 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -116.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -116 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -116
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIBZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE TWO (2) CONTRACTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE
PORT ARTHUR AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FOR
THE SENIOR FIELD AT BARBARA JACKET PARK
AND VIRGINIA /SAL GRADO FIELD AT PIONEER
PARK
(20) P.R. No. 17568 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between Open
Independent League And The City Of Port Arthur For The
Use Of Leger Baseball Field At Pioneer Park From March 15,
2013 Through November 30, 2013
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The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17568 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -117.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -117 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -117
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
OPEN INDEPENDENT LEAGUE AND THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR FOR THE USE OF LEGER
BASEBALL FIELD AT PIONEER PARK FROM
MARCH 15, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30,
2013
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17417 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Attorney Consultation And
Fee Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Lawton Law Firm, P.C., In An Amount Not To
Exceed $100,000; Funds Available In Account No.
001- 1003 - 512.59 -0, Project No. M07004
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17417 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -118.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -118 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -118
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ATTORNEY
CONSULTATION AND FEE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE LAWTON
LAW FIRM, P.C., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $100,000; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1003- 512.59 -0, PROJECT
NO. M07004
(2) P.R. No. 17529 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Approve The Purchase Of A One (1) Year
Subscription For Code Enforcement Software With
Citizenserve Online Solutions, LLC For The Environmental
Health Division In An Amount Not To Exceed $19,200
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17529 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -119.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -119 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -119
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A
ONE (1) YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE WITH
CITIZENSERVE ONLINE SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR
THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,200
(3) P.R. No. 17551 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Youth Advisory Council
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17551 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -120.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -120 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -120
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL
(4) P.R. No. 17559 — A Resolution Authorizing A Consulting
Contract For City Hall Security Upgrades With Comtech
Group Of Beaumont, Texas Through Tips /Taps, A
Purchasing Cooperative, In The Amount Of $50,000,
Account 001 -1206- 531.59 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 17559 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17559:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
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Mayor Prince `Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 17559 failed.
(5) P.R. No. 17570 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast
Texas Coalition For Air Service, LLC, For The Recruitment
Of Commercial Air Service To Jack Brooks Regional Airport
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17570 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -121.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -121 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -121
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHAPTER 380
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
SOUTHEAST TEXAS COALITION FOR AIR
SERVICE, LLC, FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF
COMMERCIAL AIR SERVICE TO JACK BROOKS
REGIONAL AIRPORT
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6300 — An Ordinance Adopting The Final Project
Plan And Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan For The Port
Arthur Downtown Reinvestment Zone #1, An Area
Designated As A Reinvestment Zone For Tax Increment
Financing Purposes
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6300 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -10.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -10 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -10
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL
PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE
FINANCING PLAN FOR THE PORT ARTHUR
DOWNTOWN REINVESTMENT ZONE #1, AN
AREA DESIGNATED AS A REINVESTMENT ZONE
FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PURPOSES
(2) P.O. No. 6301 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October
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1, 2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By $200,000 In
Order To Fund The American Airlines Guarantee
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6301 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -11.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -11 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -11
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 BY $200,000 IN
ORDER TO FUND THE AMERICAN AIRLINES
GUARANTEE
(3) P.O. No. 6302 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October
1, 2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By $100,000 In
Order To Fund The Lawton Law Firm Contract
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6302 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -12.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -12 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -12
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL
PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE
FINANCING PLAN FOR THE PORT ARTHUR
DOWNTOWN REINVESTMENT ZONE #1, AN
AREA DESIGNATED AS A REINVESTMENT ZONE
FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PURPOSES
(4) P.O. No. 6303 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October
1, 2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By $$50,000 In
Order To Fund The Design Of The Security Project For City
Hall
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6303 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger, Albright, Doucet,
Freeman and Thomas.
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Voting No: Mayor Prince.
(1) P.O. No. 6304 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Funds Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By
$25,000 In Order To Fund Software Subscriptions, Set -Up,
Training, And Equipment For Code Enforcement
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6304 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -13.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -13 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -13
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE GENERAL FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 BY $25,000 IN
ORDER TO FUND SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS,
SET -UP, TRAINING, AND EQUIPMENT FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT
(1) P.O. No. 6305 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2013; Setting Certain Parameters For The
Bonds; Authorizing The Advance Refunding Of Certain
Outstanding Obligations And The Execution And Delivery Of
An Escrow Agreement And The Subscription For And
Purchase Of Certain Escrowed Securities; Authoring The
Pricing Officer To Approve The Amount, The Interest Rate,
Price, And Terms Thereof And Certain Other Procedures
And Provisions Relating Thereto
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6305 be adopted.
Bond Attorney Joe Marrow appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned bonds and securities.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6305 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -14.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Selger,
Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -14 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -14
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2013; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR
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THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ADVANCE
REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING
OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND
THE SUBSCRIPTION FOR AND PURCHASE OF
CERTAIN ESCROWED SECURITIES;
AUTHORING THE PRICING OFFICER TO
APPROVE THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE,
PRICE, AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN
OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS
RELATING THERETO
C. Reports and Recommendations
(1) Report Regarding Erosion On Pleasure Island (Requested
By Councilmember Thomas)
Councilmember Thomas stated he no longer needed a public report.
(2) Report On Times Designated For Regular Meetings Of The
City Council
Discussion was held between the Councilmembers and no action was taken.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(5) P.R. No. 17511 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV
Inc., DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas
For The Construction Of The Transit Auto Scrubber Facility
In An Amount Not To Exceed $791,000; (Account No. 402-
1508- 561.82 -00, Grant No. TX -96 -X042, ALI No. 11.44.02
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 17511 be reconsidered.
Mr. Timothy Barnes appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above - mentioned auto scrubber.
Proposed Resolution No. 17511 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -122.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Selger, Albright, Doucet and
Freeman.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -122 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -122
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND GADV INC., DBA L & L GENERAL
CONTRACTORS OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT AUTO
SCRUBBER FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $791,000; (ACCOUNT NO. 402 -1508-
561.82 -00, GRANT NO. TX -96 -X042, ALI No.
11.44.02
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
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IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:37 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.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 6, 2013
APPROVED:
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