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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROVISION
OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES BY DIKITA ENGINEERING
AS IT PERTAINS TO THE WESTSIDE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION STUDY
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR ORTIZ)
WHEBE4%S, the City of Port Arthur and the EDC has retained
Dikita Engineering to prepare a planning study and feasibility
analysis for the Westside area; and
WHERF~AS, Dikita Engineering submitted a Westside Economic
Development and Revitalization Study; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 06-400, dated October 10, 2006,
the Council ~equested that the study be forwarded to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation, The Kansas City
Southern Railway Company, Jefferson County, Drainage District No.
7, Port of Port Arthur, PAISD, the Jefferson County Navigation
District, and the Port Arthur Industrial Group for their comments;
and
WHEP~AS, Dikita's project estimate of $18,200 per month, for a
total of $218,000 (12 months) was also forwarded for comments; and
WHEREAS, Dikita has submitted correspondence, dated October
17, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", as to services that they
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can provide; and
~r~ER~S, Dikita has s~bmitted a proposal dated October 20,
2006 to provide the additional services, attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and requests that it be adopted by the Council and that a draft
contract be thereafter negotiate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager and the City Attorney
are herein authorized to negotiate an agreement with Dikita
Engineering as to include the proposal as delineated in Exhibit
"B", with (1) such clarifications as are needed to facilitate and
streamline the coordination of work and as to avoid duplication
of work that is already being performed or that can be performed
by City staff or by other entities, (2) provide for the
possibility 0f a fee based on an hourly basis, (3) provide for a
start date that coincides with funding as it becomes available
and with such other clauses as are normally provided in the
professional services agreements that are entered into with the
City of Port Arthur.
Section~3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this __ day of
, A.D., 2006, at a Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor '
Councilmembers '
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SEE CONFIDENTIAL MEMO
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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EXHIBIT "A"
Dildta Enterprises
of Texas, Inc. October 17, 2006
Divisions:
Dik~ta Honorable Mayor Oscar Ortiz
EngineeringCity of Port Arthur
P.O. Box 1089
Management Port Arthur, Texas 77641
REVISION OF LI~'I'I'ER DATED JULY 24, 2006
www. CllkJto.aOm Dear Mayor Ortiz:
We at Dildta are pleased to provide the Westside Economic Development and
Revitalization Plan to the Council for adoption. It is our wish that it becomes the tool
the City uses to improve the living conditions and future of Westside.
As good and comprehensive as we feel that the Westside Economic Development and
Revitalization Plan is, it is not what a complete revitalization could be. Currently, it
addresses only a small part of Port Arthux. It is our recommendation that work be
continued to include the rest of the Downtown (inner city) area extending from Martin
Luther King east to Shreveport Avenue, from the ship channel to 19m. Street.
Port Arthur is more than Westside. There are development forces and trends
influencing Westside that are not contained within the boundaries of Houston, 19th
and Martin Luther King. For the Revitalization Plan to be as effective as possible and
to be the Development Tool, Port Arthur needs to take full advantage of and manage
the growth the plant project is bringing to your city, we ask that you modify our
contract and allow ~s to expand our efforts to include the rest of lt~e Inner City.
I look forward to talking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Lucious L. Williams
DIKrI'A EN'I'I~RPRISES, INC.
President and CEO
Corporate Offioe. Branch O[fibe.
1 ~120 W. Mackingbird Lane, Suite 60[3, Dallas, Texas 75247 3400 Highway 365, Suite 304, Por~ ^dhUCr Texas 77642
~h [214J 634-8844 ~: [214) 638-7406 ~h [409) 72%8300 ~ox: [409] 729-2307
September 8, 2006
Dikita Enterprises
of Texas, Inc,
Mr. Steve Fitzgibbons
o/wsions: City Manager
Dlkllo City of Port Arthur
EngineemO P.O. Box 1089
DIk~o Port Arthur, TX 77641
Management REVISED 10/17/06 TO INCLUDE IIVIPLEMENTATION FLOW
Services
CltART
Dear Steve:
~Wd~*o co,,~ The expansion plans for the Motiva plant and the other major expansion projects recently
announced in the Port Arthur area will bring an explosion of growth that will be massive, rapid
and challenging to control to the Port A~hur area. Managing that growth successfully, making
sure that it produces the highest potential for long t~rm benefit to the City of Port Arthur and
the Golden Triangle region will require a great deal of expertise, effort and time.
It is critical to the success of the Implementation Procedures Dikita has recently presented to
the City of Port Arthur and the EDC that communication between the various participants, City
of Port Arthur, EDC, Port of Port Arthur, Chamber ofCommeroe, lndustt~ Group, the
Community and others is maintained in an expedient, interactive and open environment.
Infurmation sharing is not an easy task for any community at any time and most certainly not in
a community about to experience the profound influx of p~ople and businesses Port Arthur will
experience very soon. Managing that growth will take a concerted effort by all parties working
together as one seamless Team with one set of goals.
Successful coordination of all the relocations to Port Arthur will be a major undertaking.
Keeping current on all inquiries from businesses and people considering locating to Port Arthur
coupled with the realization that all efforts necessary to direct this influx of businesses to the
long range benefit of Port Arthur is essential to the sustainable growth of Port Arthur. In fact, it
is critical to the long-term sustainable growth of Port Arthur.
To insura that no more development opportunities are missed and that each is capitalized on for
the long-term benefit of Port Arthur and the surrounding area, Dikiha recommends:
· Dikita becomes the central Point of Contact coordinating the efforts of all the entities in
Port Arthur mantioned above to insure that open and prompt communication is
maintained and that all inquires are responded to in the shortest time possible.
· Dikita coordinate the enquiries relative to relocations to the Port Arthur area in concert
with the Implementation Plan as adopted by the City of Port Arthur.
· Dikita becomes the facilitator, the neutral party, for regular meetings between the team
and all Agencies and affected parties to insure communication is kept open, oppormnitias
are not missed and efforts are not duplicated.
Corporate Office: 8ranch Off/ce:
1420 W. Mocklngl:)ira Lone, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75247 3400 Highway 365, $~te 304, ~:)rt Arthur, Texas 77642
~: [214) 634-8844 Fax: (214) 638-7406 ~a: (4091 729 8300 r~ ~4D9) 729-2307
Fitzgibbons
Page 2.
We have several concerns about the chances for success in Westside and what the influx of new
projects and people will bring to the Port Arthur Area over the next several years. As one
example, if the complete removal of Port iron is delayed for much longer, the chances of
locating new Motiva related companies onto Houston Avenue or to the Industrial Park will be
reduced. By this time next year, these companies will already be locating elsewhere and another
opportunity will have been lost. Obviously, until Port Iron leaves, the chances are slim that new
projects will happen in the neighborhood, no mixed-use block, no residential, and no new retail
projects.
The team must be formed immediately to keep the City and EDC focused on expediting our
reeommendatiens, most importantly, to create a promotional campaign that stimulates
excitement in the area and keeps everyone looking at Westside. If this does not happen soon,
there will not be a champion for Westside development and the present enthusiasm we see will
die.
The City, with Dikita's assistance, must create a sot of Development Standards by the end of
the year to ensure that when a now project comes to town, the desi~d guidelines will already be
in place. The City has already specifically requested help in establishing those tools to ensure
that new construction will be of the highest quality design and construction.
A new zoning ordinance must be put in place as soon as possible, in no case later than the end
of this year to assure that when new businesses inquire about Port Arthur, the City can direct
them to tho areas that stimulaU~ good quality development and is consistent with the new vision
for Westside.
Assist the EDC and City to create the TIF program that is in place by the end of the year,
otherwise, the City will lose a whole year in poss~le tax increment gain.
Dikita can become an indispensable eomponent of the redevelopment strategy by quickly
providing:
Concept Site Plans for Ransom Howard Street, Houston Avenue and other locations in the City,
providing the EDC, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Chamber of Commerce
valuable marketing tools.
Redevelopment assistance with buildings and properties initially along Houston Avenue as well
as elsewhere in the area as interest in those areas develops.
Assistance in creating a now Zoning Ordinance, working with the City Manager, and the City
Planning DeparUnent.
Dikita can help the City facilitate and coordinate ali the efforts needed to take the maximum
advantage of every opportunity that comes to Port A~hur from any source or any organization.
Fitzgibbons
Page 3.
An overview on new facility locations with a perspective on development. As an example,
building an Apartment Complex outside of town to house the Motiva Workers will cost the
City the Infrastructure installation to serve that complex. Iftbe complex is not in an area
attractive to and designed to respond to the Port Arthur market the complex may not be able to
support itself in seven years. Will the Infrastructure Costs, roads, water lines, sewer lines, etc.
have been paid for by the business or will the City have to eonfinne to pay for infrastructure not
needed? Construction at the plants will not last beyond a few years. The decisions made over
the next year or two, will be everlasting.
Once Projects are identified and commissioned, Dikita can represent the above panics by;
· Monitoring the Design Schedules
Monitoring the Building Permit application process
· Being EDC's Representative/Project Manager during the design and
construction process on EDC funded projects
· Representing the city's interest during the site selection process
· Acting as Project Manager for any of thc other Agencies as requested
· Develop a Comprehensive Housing Program
It is rare that a city, on the cusp of beginning the process of inner city redevelopment efforts is
given the opportunity to capitalize on the growth associated with projects the scale of Golden
Pass LNG, Motiva's expansion and others. It is pammoent that as much as possible of the
expansion brought on by these projects continues to be a positive for Port Arthur even after the
work at the new plants and the plant expansions are complete.
Dikita has been located in and involved in the development and growth of Po~ Arthur for many
years. We feel a connection to Port Arthur. We know Dikita can be an asset to the City of Port
Arthur during this time of profound growth. Understanding that there are areas other than those
identified above in which we can be of service to Port Arthur, I am attaching a Project
Understanding Statement with a list of additional services wo can provide for the projects and
efforts we see in Port Arthur's near future
Sincerely,
Lucious L. Williams
DLKITA ENTERPRISES, INC.
President and CEO
cc: Honorable Mayor Oscar Ortiz
City Council Members
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Project Understanding Statement
The recently completed Westside Economic Development and Revitalization Study contains a list
of recommended tasks that are critical to the success of each of the redevelopment scenarios
described in the report. Dikita understands that the City may elect to engage the assistance of
Dikita to insure these tasks are completed. The resources of our Team allow Dikita to provide a
wide range of engineering, architectural, and consulting services. Presented here is a Scope of
Work in the form ora "menu of services' based on the Strategies Matrix in the completed
Westside Economic Development and Revitalization Study. Each of the specific projects below
can be expedited individually or grouped together as required and a fee established accordingly
for that additional work.
Scope of Work
· Produce Revised Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map - Planning Department, City of Port
Arthur
· Provide Consulting Services to assist in establishing TIF District and Board - EDC
· Conduct a Building and Infrastructure Evaluation Study for Westside and Old Downtown
to determine the condition and viability of long term development and growth - EDC
· Organize the Westsido Committee - Chamber of Commerce and Neighborhood
Association
· Produce Development Design Standards for Westside Neighborhood and Old Downtown
Planning Department, City of Port Arthur
· Provide Design Review Services to implement Development Design Standards - City o£
PA
Phase I Industrial Park: · Produce Concept Site Plan w/Site Data - EDC
· Assist in preparing a Westside Industrial Marketing Program - EDC, Westside Coalition,
Chamber of Commerce, and Port
· Provide Consulting Services and Coordination with KCS Railroad for obtaining
approvals of propose rail spur - EDC
· Provide Constmetion Drawings as required for improvements by new industrial tenants -
EDC
Phase II Industrial Park: · Produce Concept Site Plan w/Site Data- EDC
· Assist in preparing a Phase II Industrial Marketing Program - EDC, Westsida Coalition,
Chamber of Commerce, and Port
· Provide Consulting Services and Coordination with KCS Railroad for obtaining
approvals of proposed rail spur - EDC
· Provide Construction Drawings as required for improvements by new industrial tenants -
EDC
· Provide Engineering Design and Drawings for new road construction - EDC and City of
PA
ttouston Avenue Business Corridor- Phase I: · Produce Concept Site Plan w/Site Data from Thomas Street to the ship channel - EDC
· Conduct Assessment Studies of existing buildings and vacant properties to determine
priorities for economic redevelopment - EDC
· Assist in preparing a Marketing Program for Houston Avenue - EDC, Westside
Coalition, Chamber of Commerce, and Port
· Provide Construction Drawings as required for improvements by new businesses - EDC
Ransom Howard Street Corridor from Lincoln Avenue to Houston Avenue:
· Produce Concept Site Plan w/Site Data - EDC
Assist in preparing a Westside Neighborhood Marketing Program - EDC, Westside
Coalition, and the Chamber of Commerce
Design Streetscape elements - City of Port Arthur
· Design Gateway Elements - City of Port Arthur
· Produce Construction Documents for improvements to 7th Street and portions of Denbo -
EDC
Mixed-Use Block: · Facilitate coordination with developer -Neighborhood Association and City of PA
· Produce Concept Plan w' site and building information - City of PA
· Facilitate creation of non profit CDC - Developer and City of PA
· Provide Schematic Building Plans and budget estimates for construction- Developer an,
EDC
· Coordinate City-owned property swap - City of PA and CDC
· Produce Colored Sketches and Renderings - Developer and CDC
Gulfway Drive Corridor: · Produce Concept Site Plan w/Site Data from Gmnnis Avenue to Houston Avenue - ED(
· Assist in preparing a Gulfway Corridor Marketing Program - EDC, Westside Coalition,
and the Chamber of Commeree
· Design Streetscape elements - City of Port Arthur
· Design Gateway Elements- City of Port Arthur
· Produce Concept Site Plan for the Gulfway/Houston intersection - EDC
· Create Design Concept and Details for beautification of railroad bridge - City of PA
EXHIBIT
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October 20, 2006
~ngi:/eering ~{r. Steve Fitzgibbons
~lklto City Managcr
Management Cily of Po~ A~hur
Sow:ecs 444 4tn Street
Po~ ~hur, TX 77641
~: Addition services to existing contract to provide the Planning Study and Financial
Feasibility Analysis for Westside, City of Port Arthur, Texas
Dear Sir:
Thm~ you for the oppo~unity to submit this proposal to extend our contract to include the
implementation Phase as defined in the recemty accepted Wests/de Economic Development
~d Revitalization Study and as further described in our letter dated September 8, 2006 ~d
attached here-to as Exhibit "A". Please note that we have included a fee schedule based on an
initiM 12 month pc~od of lime and attached here-to ~ Exhibit "B" which includes the effods
described here-in as well as cctlatn p[mmmg studies as appropriate 5Ur the Downtown area.
Sincerely,
Lucious I,. Williams
President and CEO
DIKiTA Enterpriscs ofl'exas. [tlc.
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We$~s~de Development Proposal
The foregoing proposal is valid for rl~irty (30) days fi-om the date of receipt. If you accept the foregoing
terms, please sig~ below. Once we receive an executed copy, we will execute it and send a draft contract
with more details for your comments. No work shall begin on this project until we have both executed a
contract and you have forward~xl as a notice to proceed with work.
Please sign below for your acceptance.
City of Port Arthur: Dikita Enterprises. Inc.
Steve Fitzgibbons Lucious Williams
CiD' Manage~ President
Witness: Witness:
Printed Name and Title Printed Name and Title
Date Date
October 20, 2006 6 .~~.,~
