HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/29/2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 29, 2014
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Williamson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Monday,
September 29, 2014 at 8:37 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond
Scott, Jr., Tiffany Hamilton, Stephen A. Mosely, Robert E. ' Bob" Williamson and Kaprina
Frank; Interim City Manager John A. Comeaux, Jr., City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City
Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 8:41 a.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis joined the Regular Meeting at 8:43 a.m.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations - None
Minutes
September 09, 2014 Special Meeting
September 16, 2014 Special Executive Meeting
September 16, 2014 Regular Meeting
September 22, 2014 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Fernando R. Ramirez, Regarding October Fiesta Downtown
Mr. Fernando Ramirez, 2735 Lakshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Leon Wright Sr., Regarding Payday Loans / Car Title Loans
Predators
Mr. Leon Wright, Sr., 300 5th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) Assistant City Attorney Sam Shobassy And Police Chief
Blanton, Regarding A Potential Gaming Ordinance
Assistant City Attorney Sam Shobassy appeared before the City Council to give the
above-mentioned presentation.
(2) Lawrence Baker Director Of Code Enforcement, And Shaun
Davis Executive Director of South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission (SETRPC), Regarding Demolition
Code Enforcement Director Lawrence Baker and South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission Executive Director Shaun Davis appeared before the City Council to give
the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) Fire Chief Richard, Regarding ISO Ratings
Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richards appeared before the City Council to give the
above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
Finance Director Deborah Echols and the purchasing staff appeared before the City
Council to receive their 3rd Purchasing Achievement of Excellence In Procurement
Award.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:17 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
10:28 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank;
Interim City Manager Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
D. Correspondence — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 18551 — A Resolution Appointing An Alternate
Member To the Construction Board Of Adjustments And
Appeals
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18551 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18551 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18551 from the agenda:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18551 was removed from the agenda.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolution No. 18587:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton `Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
(A) Expense Report: None
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting — September 29, 2014
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18542 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fourth (4th)
And Final Year Renewal Of The Application Services
Provider Agreement With Sungard Public Sector, Inc., In A
Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $193,700.00 For Fiscal Year
2014-2015. Finance Account No. 001-1034-515-54.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18542 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-442.
(2) P.R. No. 18557 — A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of
Bid And The Execution Of A Contract For The 9th Street
Paving Improvements Project — Williams Avenue To Duff
Drive, And On Duff Drive South Of 9th Street With DBS
Constructors, LLC, DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, In
The Amount Of $679,545.00, GLO Round 2.1 Program;
Project No. I219TH, Account No. 144-1201-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18557 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-443.
(3) P.R. No. 18564 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Blanket Purchase Order No. 181537 For Providing Electrical
Repairs And Maintenance At Various City Parks And
Facilities With Gulf Coast Electric Co. Inc., By $50,000.00.
Parks Account Number 001-1207-531.39-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18564 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-444.
(4) P.R. No. 18569 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities
Easement From 501 Procter Street, LLC (Old Port Arthur
Savings Building) For The Construction, Installation,
Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their
Property At 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18569 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-445.
(5) P.R. No. 18570 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Funds For The Emergency Repairs To A 24" Waterline At
18th Street And Woodworth Blvd. For The Utility Operations
Department, To ALLCO, LLC, From $200,000.00 To An
Amount Not-To-Exceed $280,000.00 Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410-1251-532.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18570 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-446.
(6) P.R. No. 18572 — A Resolution Approving An Operation
Downtown Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
The Port Arthur Rotary Club To Construct A Monument
Displaying The American And Numerous Foreign Flags At
The Seawall, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount of $110.500.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18572 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-447.
(7) P.R. No. 18579 — A Resolution Approving The Renewal Of A
Contract For Legal Services With Germer PLLC By The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation
Proposed Resolution No. 18579 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-448.
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(8) P.R. No. 18581 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 5 Between The City
Of Port Arthur And ALLCO, LLC, For The 24" Waterline From
19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal, In An Amount Not-
To-Exceed $53,100.00 Increasing The Contract Amount To
$3,198,638.00 And A Time Extension Of Three (3) Days,
Increasing The Contract Time To 383 Days, Utility
Operations Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No
WSI003
Proposed Resolution No. 18581 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-449.
(9) P.R. No. 18582 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And ALLCO, LLC, Of
Beaumont, Texas, For The Highway 87 Water System
Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Standpipe,
Increasing The Contract Time By 6 Days, To A New
Contract Time Of 280 Days. Project No. WSI002, Account
No. 429-1258-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18582 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-450.
(10) P.R. No. 18583 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Three (3) Year Lease Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Michael Manuel, For
The Premises Located At 207 S. Spoil Levee Road, Located
On Pleasure Island
Proposed Resolution No. 18583 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-451.
(11) P.R. No. 18584 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Extend The Lease Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Arthur Yacht Club Until December 31,
2014
Proposed Resolution No. 18584 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-452.
(12) P.R. No. 18585 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors
And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Engineering
Services For The Design And Construction Phase
Management Services Of A New Animal Shelter In An
Amount Not-To-Exceed $24,700.00; Funding Available In
Code Enforcement Account Number 001-1401-551.99-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18585 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-453.
(13) P.R. No. 18586 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contact For The Purchase Of Sensus Meters For The
Utility Operations Department With Aqua Metric Sales
Company Of Riverside, California, In The Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $170,000.00. Funds Are Available In Utility
Operations Account No. 410-1253-532.35-00 & 414-1621-
532.85-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18586 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-454.
(15) P.R. No. 18588 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Accept Additional Grant Funds From The Texas
Department Of State Health Services Discretionary Funding
Project, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $15,487.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18588 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-455.
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(16) P.R. No. 18591 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Audio Of
Beaumont, Texas, For The Installation Of A New Sound
System For The Council Chamber Increasing The Contract
Time To November 6, 2014
Proposed Resolution No. 18591 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-456.
(17) P.R. No. 18594 — A Resolution Authorizing Emergency
Removal, Repair And Installation Of Two Pumps For The
Montrose Pump Station By Triangle Rotating Equipment
Specialist Of Orange, Texas, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount
Of $42,486.00. Funds Are Available In Major Drainage
Outfalls, Project No. CIP 804 Account No. 301-1601-
591.84-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18594 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-457.
(18) P.R. No. 18595 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Contract
With J. S. Edwards & Sherlock Insurance Agency For
Employee Health Insurance And Benefits Consulting
Services, At A Cost Of $2,075.00 Per Month
($24,900.00/Annually); Effective 11/1/2014. Fund No. (S):
614-1701-583.54-00 Health Insurance Fund
Proposed Resolution No. 18595 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-458.
(19) P.R. No. 18598 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18598 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-459.
(20) P.R. No. 18599 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The FY 2014 Emergency Management
Performance Grant In The Amount Of $37,576.83
Proposed Resolution No. 18599 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-460.
(21) P.R. No. 18600 — A Resolution Affirming The Investment
Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2014-2015
Fiscal Year
Proposed Resolution No. 18600 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-461.
(22) P.R. No. 18601 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, Of Port Arthur,
Texas, For The Design Of Waterline Projects Approved By
The Texas Water Development Board
Proposed Resolution No. 18601 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-462.
(23) P.R. No. 18602 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A One (1) Year Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Knife River Corporation Of
Beaumont, Texas, For Concrete Building Materials In A Not-
To-Exceed Amount Of $500,000.00 Street Account Nos.
001-1203-531.36-00 And 001-1203-531.86-00, And CDBG
Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18602 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-463.
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(24) P.R. No. 18604 — A Resolution Authorizing The Extension Of
A Contract For The Services Of Gayle W. Botley, Certified
Public Accountant, As Independent Auditor For The City Of
Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 18604 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-464.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent Resolutions
(14) P.R. No. 18587 — A Resolution Designating And
Establishing The Mardi Gras Entertainment Area For 2015
And Designating Mardi Gras Of Southeast Texas, Inc., As
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement With Mardi Gras Of Southeast
Texas, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18587 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18587:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18587 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-465.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-465 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-465
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND
ESTABLISHING THE MARDI GRAS
ENTERTAINMENT AREA FOR 2015 AND
DESIGNATING MARDI GRAS OF SOUTHEAST
TEXAS, INC., AS EXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONAIRE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARDI GRAS
OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, INC.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — None
VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Jail
Costs And The Housing Of Prisoners
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To
Industrial District Agreements
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(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Legal Issues Regarding The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Sabine Pass
Liquefaction And To Receive Legal Advice Regarding
Potential Litigation And Liabilities
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Candace Ann
Grimm, as Next Friend of Louvenia Teller Gipson Vs. The
City of Port Arthur
(5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land On The Westside
(6) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
(Orange County)
(7) Section 551.097 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:45 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:43 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton,
Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; Interim City Manager Comeaux; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
A Motion To Hold Public Hearings On The Annexation Of The
Premcor Refining Group On The Following Dates October 30,
2014 At 6:00 P.M. And November 11, 2014 At 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Tizeno read the above-mentioned motion into the record.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to adopt the above-mentioned motion carried.
A Motion To Hold Public Hearings On The Annexation Of GT
Logistics, LLC And Golden Triangle Properties For The Purposes
Of Annexation On Thursday, October 30, 2014 At 6:00 P.M. And
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 At 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Tizeno read the above-mentioned motion into the record.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
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Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to adopt the above-mentioned motion carried.
A Motion To Update The Language In Resolution No. 14-399 To
Insure That Compliance With Sections 22.54 Of The Texas
Government Code And Related Procurement Policies Are Upheld
City Attorney Tizeno read the above-mentioned motion into the record.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to adopt the above-mentioned motion carried.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18516 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Extend The On-The-Job-Training Contract With JZ Russell
Industries, Inc., For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The
Training Cost For Port Arthur Residents By Extending The
Contract Through 2014-2015 Fiscal Year, In The Not-To-
Exceed Amount Of $16,422.37
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18516 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18516:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18516 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-466.
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The caption of Resolution No. 14-466 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-466
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING CONTRACT WITH JZ
RUSSELL INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF 50% OF THE TRAINING
COST FOR PORT ARTHUR RESIDENTS BY
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $16,422.37
(2) P.R. No. 18517 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Extend The Current On-The-Job Training Contract With
Brock Services, LLC, For Reimbursement Of Fifty (50%)
Percent Of Training Costs For Port Arthur Residents
Through The 2014-2015 Fiscal Year, In The Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $24,049.50
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18517 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18517:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18517 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-467.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-467 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-467
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE
CURRENT ON-THE-JOB TRAINING CONTRACT
WITH BROCK SERVICES, LLC, FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF FIFTY (50%) PERCENT
OF TRAINING COSTS FOR PORT ARTHUR
RESIDENTS THROUGH THE 2014-2015 FISCAL
YEAR, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$24,049.50
(3) P.R. No. 18533 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, For Construction
Phase Services For The 24" HHD Crossing Of The Sabine
Neches Ship Channel, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed
$1,920,000.00. Utility Account No. 429-1258-532.54-00,
Project No. WSI004
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18533 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18533:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18533 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-468.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-468 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-468
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX
WILSON & COLE LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES FOR THE 24" HHD CROSSING
OF THE SABINE NECHES SHIP CHANNEL, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,920,000.00.
UTILITY ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.54-00,
PROJECT NO. WSI004
(4) P.R. No. 18535 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, For Construction
Phase Services For The 24" Water Main Along State
Highway 82 On Pleasure Island In An Amount Not-To-
Exceed $1,700,000.00. Utility Account No. 429-1258-
532.54-00, Project No. WSI006
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18535 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18535:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18535 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-469.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-469 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-469
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX
WILSON & COLE LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES FOR THE 24" WATER MAIN
ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 82 ON PLEASURE
ISLAND IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,700,000.00. UTILITY ACCOUNT NO. 429-
1258-532.54-00, PROJECT NO. WSI006
(5) P.R. No. 18550 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Civil Service
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18550 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18550:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18550 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-470.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-470 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-470
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR
(6) P.R. No. 18561 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Renew The Agreement With Jireh World Church / Outreach
Ministries, Inc., To Provide Life Skills And Financial
Planning Training In An Amount Not-To-Exceed
$175,000.00 For Port Arthur Residents
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Lewis
that Proposed Resolution No. 18561 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18561:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
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Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18561 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-471.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-471 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-471
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO RENEW THE
AGREEMENT WITH JIREH WORLD CHURCH /
OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE
LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
TRAINING IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$175,000.00 FOR PORT ARTHUR RESIDENTS
(7) P.R. No. 18562 — A Resolution Approving A Technical
Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And National Development
Council For The Period Of October 1, 2014 Through
September 30, 2015, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed
$72,000.00; Account No. 120-1429-582.54-11
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18562 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18562:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton `Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18562 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-472.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-472 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-472
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
2015, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$72,000.00; ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.54-
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(8) P.R. No. 18563 — A Resolution Approving The Extension Of
The Project Management Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And The National Development Council For 501 Procter, At
No Additional Cost
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Scott
that Proposed Resolution No. 18563 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18563:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18563 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-473.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-473 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-473
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION
OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND THE NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR 501 PROCTER,
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST
(9) P.R. No. 18571 — A Resolution Approving An Operation
Downtown Grant To The International Longshoreman
Association Local 25 For The Renovation Of Its Labor Hall
Located At 321 Shreveport, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount
Of $37,257.70
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18571 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned grant.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18571:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18571 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-474.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-474 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-474
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OPERATION
DOWNTOWN GRANT TO THE INTERNATIONAL
LONGSHOREMAN ASSOCIATION LOCAL 25 FOR
THE RENOVATION OF ITS LABOR HALL
LOCATED AT 321 SHREVEPORT, IN THE NOT-
TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $37,257.70
(10) P.R. No. 18573 — A Resolution Approving An Entertainment
Grant To The City Of Port Arthur For Improvements To The
Downtown Pavilion In An Amount Not-To-Exceed
$200,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18573 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned pavilion.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18573:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18573 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-475.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-475 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-475
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
ENTERTAINMENT GRANT TO THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
DOWNTOWN PAVILION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $200,000.00
(11) P.R. No. 18574 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Sell 5.1 Acres Of Land In The Spur 93 Business Park To
Lockwood Holdings, Inc., For The Sale Price Of
$267,750.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18574 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18574:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Resolution No. 18574 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-476.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-476 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-476
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SELL 5.1
ACRES OF LAND IN THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS
PARK TO LOCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC., FOR
THE SALE PRICE OF $267,750.00
(12) P.R. No. 18577 — A Resolution Approving Closing The
Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement
Between PA69 L.P. And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18577 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18577:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18577 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-477.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-477 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-477
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSING THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PA69 L.P. AND
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(13) P.R. No. 18578 — A Resolution Approving Closing The
Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between
Reliable Polymer Services (Ravago) And The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18578 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18578:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
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Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18578 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-478.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-478 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-478
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSING THE
ECONOMIC INCENTIVE CONTRACT & LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RELIABLE POLYMER
SERVICES (RAVAGO) AND THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(14) P.R. No. 18580 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember
Frank)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18580 be adopted.
Johnnie Cooper and Terri L. Hamilton were nominated for appointment to the Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18580 with the above-mentioned names added:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18580 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-479.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-479 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-479
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRANK)
(15) P. R. No. 18589 — A Resolution In Support Of The Fourth
(4th) Annual Trunk Or Treat Event, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $1,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001-
1003-512.59-00 M14002 (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18589 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18589:
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Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18589 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-480.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-480 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-480
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FOURTH
(4TH) ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-
512.59-00 M14002 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
(16) P.R. No. 18590 — A Resolution Confirming The Assignment
Of All Active Contracts Under The Name Arceneaux & Gates
Consulting Engineers, Inc., To Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18590 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18590:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18590 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-481.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-481 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-481
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
ASSIGNMENT OF ALL ACTIVE CONTRACTS
UNDER THE NAME ARCENEAUX & GATES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., TO
ARCENEAUX WILSON & COLE LLC
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6412 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit For A Daycare Nursery/Kindergarten In Single
Family District On Lot 31, Block 9, Park Place 2 Addition,
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (Violation Of This
Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port
Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The
Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding
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Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For
Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date.
(Z14-04 — Nichole Perez) 3011 Keystone Avenue, SUP
#222
The Interim City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6412 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6412:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6412 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14-40.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14-40 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-40
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
DAYCARE NURSERY/KINDERGARTEN IN
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT ON LOT 31, BLOCK
9, PARK PLACE 2 ADDITION, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (VIOLATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS
PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-13
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED
BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND
[$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE.
(Z14-04 — NICHOLE PEREZ) 3011 KEYSTONE
AVENUE, SUP #222
(2) P.O. No. 6413 — An Ordinance Granting Abandonments Of
Alley And Street Rights-Of-Way In Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas, For The Hughen Center, Inc., Providing The
Effective Date Of This Ordinance. (A14-03 — The Hughen
Center, Inc.)
The Interim City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6413 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6413:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott `Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6413 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14-41.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14-41 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-41
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ABANDONMENTS
OF ALLEY AND STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS,
FOR THE HUGHEN CENTER, INC., PROVIDING
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
(A14-03 — THE HUGHEN CENTER, INC.)
(3) P.O. No. 6414 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit 223 (SUP #223) To Allow For The Construction
And Operation Of New Diesel And Crude Tank Storage
Facilities In An Industrial On About 108.00 Acres Of Land
Out Of A 1,364-Acre Tract Called Tract 8, Abstract No. 954,
Pleasure Island, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
(Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Or Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In
Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By
Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars);
And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of
The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After
Publication Date. (Z14-05 — P.I. Dock Facilities, LLC) 2500
South Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. SUP #223
The Interim City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6414 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6414:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6414 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14-42.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14-42 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-42
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 223 (SUP
#223) TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND OPERATION OF NEW DIESEL AND CRUDE
TANK STORAGE FACILITIES IN AN
INDUSTRIAL ON ABOUT 108.00 ACRES OF
LAND OUT OF A 1,364-ACRE TRACT CALLED
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TRACT 8, ABSTRACT NO. 954, PLEASURE
ISLAND, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS. (VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OR
PORT ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED
IN SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS AMENDED BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00]
DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE.
(Z14-05 — P.I. DOCK FACILITIES, LLC) 2500
SOUTH DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE.
SUP #223
(4) P.O. No. 6415 — An Ordinance Amending Article II (Water),
Division 3 (Service Charges And Billings), Sections 110-91
And 110-92 Of Chapter 110 (Utilities) And Article IV (Fees,
Charges And Billing Procedures), Section 86-112
(Residential Garbage) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of
Port Arthur; Said Amendments Increasing Readiness To
Serve Charges, And Additional Totter Fee Charges,
Repealing All Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In
Conflict Herewith; And Declaring The Effective Date
Thereof
The Interim City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6415 be adopted.
Councilmember Scott made the following statement for the record:
City Secretary I would like to ensure that you put in the minutes that I am
not in favor of this ordinance. That is all I would like for you to do, thank
you.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6415:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6415 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14-43
The caption of Ordinance No. 14-43 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-43
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II
(WATER), DIVISION 3 (SERVICE CHARGES AND
BILLINGS), SECTIONS 110-91 AND 110-92 OF
CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES) AND ARTICLE IV
(FEES, CHARGES AND BILLING PROCEDURES),
SECTION 86-112 (RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR; SAID AMENDMENTS INCREASING
READINESS TO SERVE CHARGES, AND
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ADDITIONAL TOTTER FEE CHARGES,
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 1:28 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 September 29, 2014.
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APPROVED
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