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Home My WebLink AboutPR 18227: AMENDING RESOLUTION 14-054, FOR CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT LIONS PARK AND LAKESIDE PARK, EDC P. R. No. 18227 3/5/2014 CS RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 14 -054 APPROVING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($110,000) FOR CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT LIONS PARK AND LAKESIDE PARK BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, a ballot proposition approved by the citizens of Port Arthur in May 2012 authorized the citizens, City of Port Arthur and the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the "PAEDC ") to use $500,000 a year for three years with an option to renew for three additional years 4A economic development sales tax funds for City Parks Capital Improvement Projects; and WHEREAS, a request from the Dick Dowling Lions Club was made to improve Bert Karrer Lions Park in Sabine Pass and a request made from the City of Port Arthur to improve Lakeside Park as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, at the PAEDC March 3, 2014 meeting, the Board of Directors voted to increase the funding approved by Council to Resolution 14 -054 by $110,000; and WHEREAS, as a result of said action, $460,000 has been authorized for improvements to Lions, Lakeside, Lincoln, Montrose and Rose Hill parks; and WHEREAS, the City and the PAEDC will work together to engage an architect to provide cost estimates for the park improvements as delineated in Resolution 14- 054 and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to authorize PAEDC to fund the improvements. 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 PAEDC is herein authorized to fund $460,000 for park improvements and the necessary architectural work at Lions, Lakeside, Lincoln, Montrose and Rose Hill parks. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2014, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers , NOES: . Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary #1061477 Page 2 APPROVED: Floyd Batiste, PAEDC CEO APPROVED AS TO FORM: Guy N. Goodson, PAEDC Attorney APPROVED AS 0 FORM: 41■ alecia R. ' n i , City W ney #1061477 Page 3 Exhibit "A" CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PARKS IMPROVEMENT REQUEST FORM The City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the "PAEDC ") in collaboration with the City of Port Arthur Texas (the "City ") called for a ballot proposition in May, 2012 to provide for the allocation of certain Section 4A sales tax received within the City and allocated for PAEDC to be used for purposes as outlined in the following ballot proposition: PROPOSITION: "For the next three (3) years, commencing on October 1, 2012, and extending until September 30, 2015, shall the existing Section 4A Sales and Use Tax within the City of Port Arthur be utilized for cost of children's and amateur sport and athletic purposes, facilities, improvements and events, including baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, football fields, tennis courts, water sports, trails and related concessions, automobile parking, area transportation, road, street, water and sewer facilities, other targeted infrastructure, and related landscaping improvements and maintenance and operations expenses for any of the above- described projects and facilities, which are a category of projects under Section 4B, Chapter 505, Texas Local Government Code with the condition that the total spending on the referenced Section 4B projects and facilities by the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation will not exceed $500,000 per year. Said period of time can be extended for an additional three (3) years by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by a 2/3 vote of the City Council after reviewing public comments on the proposed cost and Impact of such projects." Interested persons or organizations which have projects that might qualify for funding pursuant to the above referenced proposition should complete the following information as to their project for consideration alone with quotes. PAEDC may use funds from the ballot proposition in furtherance of projects and maintenance of facilities pursuant to the City's Park Master Facilities Plan. Information on Requested Project Organization /Person Making Request: Dick Dowling Lions Club /Julie Saunders Address: PO Box 24, Sabine Pass, Tx 77655 Phone: 713 -907 -2857 E -mail: Julie.Saunders @nov.com Park: Bert Karrer Lions Park Location: 5222 S. 7`" Ave. Sabine Pass, Texas 77655 Requested Improvements: (1) Add Age appropriate equipment for ages up to 6 yrs.(ex — Dynapets for climbing, button steps for balance, spring riders, etc...) (2) Replace Jungle Gym near monument (over 10 yrs old) (3) Replace quad see -saw (rusty and seats are broken) (4) Replace swings (chains and poles are rusty) (5) Run electricity to the lighthouse (6) Add a few streetlights around perimeter of park (7) Sand volleyball court — either needs to be redone (originally completed as an Eagle Project) or covered up and used for picnic tables or a play area. (8) Add culverts along front of park for parking (9) Add stops around perimeter of park to keep people from driving into the park. (10) Replace charcoal grills. The above -named person or entity is advised that the submission of this request does not guarantee approval by PAEDC, its Board of Directors or the City. A requestor may secure a copy of Ordinance 12- 15 as to the allocation of PAEDC funds for noted projects upon request. j ../0 5, 2d// Sign ure Date • • P. R No, 9726 12/4/ - cm RESOLUTION NO. 9 �o oZ. ea . d A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND DICK DOWLING LIONS CLUB. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to authorize the execution of a lease agreement between the City of Port Arthur and Dick Dowling Lions Club for the lease of the garage of the old fire station located at the corner of Broadway and South Gulfway and the lease of playground equipment; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. The opinion in the preamble is true and correct. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to executed a lease agreement between the City of Port Arthur and Dick Dowling Lions Club, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A ". Sejtion 1, That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this the 1 7 d of CJ • , A.D., 1996, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote :AYES: Ma IA • nc emb zi., mot AO NOES: r 1 hg)61,44.1r MAYOR. ATTEST: f . etary APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: LA City Attorney City Manager • A : \7lions. P.R. No. 10406 /J n 10/13/98 - ch 71F RESOLUTION NO. ,z4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND DICK DOWLING'S LIONS CLUB FOR PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND HIGHWAY 87 IN SABINE PASS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote community revitalization and services by leasing property at the corner of Broadway and Highway 87 in Sabine Pass. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. The facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur to execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur a lease agreement in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A" attached hereto between the City of Port Arthur and Dick Dowling's Lions Club. Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of City Council. v READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this the Zday O of , A.D., 1998, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: • AYES: II e, _[, , i • / / 1 ' O• A NOES: Alb _ ✓cl - C ii MAYOR A WM ST: / CITY S ' `GARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY ATTORNEY CI MAN GER • 32lion.res 01/10/2014 16:1? HUMAN RESOURCES 3 9624445 NO.845 001 • DELOR s 6 1100BIE' PRINCE. MAYOR PI.OYD T.JOHNSOS1 ROBERT a. WIL LIAM LR 9ON. MAYOR O TEM r CITY MANAGER MORNS AL.BBIGIcr, RI CI City of sFIlI1tA1 HL4t1JlpD �\ r M/MTH aLI2" MIBIt � i CITY SECRETARY y RAYMOND wart flL oERBLCR MOW/ Vit r t h u r VALTIZENO ROBERT TROY CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE '11AE^LOVIS mnwrismus Texas January 9, 2014 EDC Board Floyd Batiste, EDC -CEO 4173 39 Street Port Arthur, Texas 77642 Dear Mr. Batiste: In regard to our prior discussion relative to the Proposition Request previously presented to the EDC Board, and which may be on the upcoming EDC agenda; if it has not been removed, then the City would request consideration of only the following items at this time: A. Lyons Park B, Montrose Park C. Lakeside Park (inadvertently listed as Lakeview Park) D. SSgt. Lucian Adams Park These represent some of the several requests which originated with the communities and citizens as noted by the Board. Thank you for your assistance. Since ( FIoy T. Johnson, City Manager I P.O. BOX 1089 • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 -1089 409- 983 -8101 • 409 -982 -6743 FAX 11/26/2013 16:14 HUMAN RESOURCES 4 9524445 NO.629 901 • CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PARKS IMPROVEMENT REQUEST FORM The City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the " PAEDC') in collaboration with the City of Port Arthur Texas (the "City") called for a ballot proposition in May, 2012 • to provide for the allocation of certain Section 4A sales tax received within the City and allocated-for • PAEDC to be used for purposes as outlined in the following ballot proposition: PROPOSITION: "For the next three (3) years, commencing on October 1, 2012, and extending until - September 30, 2015, shall the existing Section 4A Sales and Use Tax within the City of Port Arthur be utilized for cost of children's and amateur sport and athletic purposes, fadities, Improvements and events, Including baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, football fields, tennis courts, water sports, • • trails and related concessions, automobile parking, area transportation, road, street, water and sewer facilities, other targeted infrastructure, and related landscaping improvements and maintenance and . - operations expenses for any of the above - described projects and facilities, which are a category of • protects under Section 46, Chapter 505, Texas local Government Code with the COnditlon that the . total spending on the referenced Section 46 projects and facilities by the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economk Development Corporation will not exceed 5500,000 per year. Said period of time can be - • • extended for an additional three (3) years by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by a ' ' • 2/3 vote of the City Council after reviewing public comments on the proposed cost and impact of such projects." i interested persons or organizations which have projects that might qualify for funding pursuant- • to the above referenced proposition should complete the following information u to their project for consideration. PAEDC may use funds from the ballot proposition in furtherance of projects and . . maintenance of facilities pursuant to the City's Park Master Facilities Plan. Information on Requested Project • • Organization /Person Making Request: C +fr af fOr• # Arf 'ii Kt' Address: 444 4 .) Per+ Ar +rt.tr TT s&t 174 40 Phone: 4159 995-9218 E -mail: al lib PC'• a' PQ r't" "r ur fl � Park: ± .a►._ . Location: , 4,ttached Requested Improvements: - . ak�a4hQ 11/26/2013 16:14 HUMAN RESOURCES -) 9624445 NO.623 D02 The above -named person or entity is advised that the submission of this request does not guarantee approval by PAEDC, its Board of Directors or the City. A requester may secure a copy of Ordinance 12- 15 as to the allocation of PAEDC funds for noted projects upon request. A !/ i ? I /2& /13 Sr : ature / Date • 11/27/2013 10:25 HUMAN RESOURCES 4 9624445 MQ• D02 Fiscal Year 2013.2014 Proposition Request Park/LOCation Name Request Cost Allocation • Placing of new bleacher covers at both softball fields. Repair of basketball court to address cracks. Placing corners at home plate of both • softball fief. New dugouts for both softball Barbara Jacket fields. $45,000.00 Repair /Installation of a timer based sprinkler system. Repair of Boardwalk surface and planters to address safety and maintenance concern. Maintenance contract for mowing and weedeating of Boardwalk area. New park Boardwalk Park sign. $29,000,00 • Painting of interior and exterior of Mosel*/ Pool. Repair /replacing of pool slide and lifeguard chairs. Updating bathrooms to include shower doors. Painting /sealing of floor Booker T. Washington Park surface. $12,500.00 Repair and updating of basketball court. Clearing and marking of the concrete walking Bryan Palk path. $11,000.00 Preparation of former tennis court surface, purchase and installation of skate park ✓ El Vista Park elements. $95,000.OQ • Relocation of existing backstop to opposite side of the park. Installation of a Cricket patch 6' X 90', ground leveling, repair of basketball court, purchase and installation of all weather Lakeview Park volleyball net, refurbishing of volleyball court. $24,OOU.00 installation of exercise/recreational equipment for students of primary school age, refurbishing of outdoor voilege ball court, Lyons Park / surfacing for existing playscape equipment $22,000.00 Repair of basketball court surface and installation of lighting for basketball court. Provision of outdoor bleachers for baseball fleid. Installation of a 1202 covered concrete ✓Montrose Park slab with bbq pit. $26,000.00 11/27/2013 10:25 HUMAN RESOURCES 4 9624445 NO. 630 Gm Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Proposition Request Repair and installation of new fencing at Grado and Leger fields. Clearing and marking of the f oneer Park concrete walking path. $24,000.0 Installation of back boards at tennis courts, additional surface repair Of tennis courts,clearing and marking of concrete walking path, cleaning and painting of vitose Hill Park backstop. $18,000.00 Clearing and rock surfacing of the fitness trail. Bleacher covers for football field, Gibson, O'Neal, Senior Fields; extension of parking lot Jsgt. Lucian Adams at new fields. S85,o0o.o0 Total $391,500.00