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Home My WebLink AboutPR 18787: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR P. R. No.18787 12/15/14 att RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems the economic and educational welfare of its citizens a primary concern; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to promote access to job skill enhancing and educational development opportunities in a cost effective and efficient manner; and, WHEREAS, Lamar State College Port Arthur is an academic unit of the Texas State University System and a long time educational resource of the community and region; and, WHEREAS, the provision of this assistance to Lamar State College Port Arthur would fulfill the key oses p ublic purposes of increasing,P p g, enhancing, the employability of Port Arthur citizens as well as the marketability of the city as a workforce provider for businesses and corporations; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Lamar State College Port Arthur to partner in, and assist with, the college's new P. R. No. 18787 12/15/14 att P.2 Commercial Driver's License B program to afford residents the opportunity for educational attainment and job skill enhancing training; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1: That the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct. Section 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding which is shown as Exhibit "A" hereto. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of the Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, and APPROVED 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: P. R. No. 18787 12/15/14 att P.3 Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4 i_ Valecia Tizli, Esq. City Attory APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: OIWO s' Dr. ' lbert T. Thigpen, P A-CP Director of Human Resources, Civil Service, Parks and Recreation Deborah Echols, CPA Director of Finance John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager Exhibit " A " / / ' / ' J / / BETWEEN The City of Port Arthur, Texas AND Lamar State College Port Arthur WHEREAS, the economic and educational welfare of the citizens of Port Arthur is a key concern of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and directly linked to its quality of life focus; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems access to educational attainment and job skill enhancing training an issue of grave import even as reflected in dialog at the national level; and, WHEREAS, Lamar State College Port Arthur is a unit of the Texas State University System and long time educational resource of the community and region; and, WHEREAS, the City deems it reasonable, prudent, and desirable to partner with Lamar State College Port Arthur in its endeavors to provide access to educational opportunities and job enhancing skill training to citizens of Port Arthur; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: This Memorandum of Understanding is hereby authorized, and agreed to, between the City of Port Arthur, Texas ["The City"] and Lamar State College Port Arthur. ["LSCPA"] . THAT: The City deems it a public purpose to increase, and enhance, the employability of citizens, as well as increasing and enhancing the marketability of the city as a workforce provider for corporations and businesses. THAT: The City will provide appropriate for Class B CDL training dump trucks and similar vehicles for program use subject to the following: A. The City will be added as an additional insured on the college' s insurance relative to those vehicles used. City/LSCPA MOU December 15, 2014 Page 2 B. Vehicles will be provided based on availability. C. Training will be conducted by properly licensed individuals with preference given to City employees hired as adjunct instructors. D. Vehicles will be inspected upon arrival and conclusion of training periods . E. The City assumes no liability for City employees hired as adjunct instructors . F. The City assumes no liability for City vehicles used in the training program, THAT: The City will provide said vehicles for use in the program at no cost to the college. THAT: City fully supports the college in its endeavor to provide quality education and employment eligibility enhancing programs. THAT: This Memorandum of Understanding represents the entirety of the agreement between the named parties and may be amended by mutual written consent executed by the signatories hereto or their successors . THAT: This Memorandum of Understanding will remain in full force and effect unless one party notifies the other of the desire to terminate this agreement in writing. Said written notice of termination must be given thirty (30) days prior to the desired termination date. THAT: This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective upon the date of signature of the last signatory hereto. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Lamar State College Port Arthur John A. Comeaux, P.E. Dr. Betty Reynard, President Interim City Manager Lamar State College Port Arthur Date Date Attachment (s) : LSCPA Letter of Request Program Flyer LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR Member of The Texas State University System 17 November 2014 Dr. Albert Thigpen Director of Human Resources City of Port Arthur Re: City vehicles to be used by. Lunar State College Port Arthur in its new Commercial Driver's License Course. Dr.'Thigpen "Phis is a note to memorialize the conversation we had together at your orrice on 11 November 2011 and to turn our discussion points into a formal request from the College to the City. Lamar State College Port Arthur is interested in creating a new commercial driver's license (CDL)course beginning late in January of 2015. All students%ill attend three-weeks of classroom training and must pass the C1)I.written test in order to achieve their learner's permit before being allowed to proceed to the driving portion of the training. The new course will not use driving simulators and students will be provided hads-on experience in(Irlvnng and conducting the safely inspections of industrial vehicles and busses. The College seeks to oiler a course specifically designed to provide students with the training needed to step out to the classroom and into any of the City's fleet of vehicles with confidence. In order to achieve this goal the College asks to be allowed to use the Hollowing City vehicles for training purposes: 1. A city bus, 2. A city clump truck,and 3. A city fuel truck. The use of these vehicles will allow tlhe College io 14niliarize students with the vehicle;commonly in use in the City's departments and also allow us to demonstrate aspects of the vehicles as we train for the passenger, school bus and lnazmat endorsements uttered with the Class B license. The vehicles would be in use from roughly 5:30 pm to 8:00 pen three nights per week. Vehicles may also he scheduled for use on weekends with approval from the City. The classes will be 12 weeks in length and will be offered three times per year with time oft-during the holiday season. City vehicles will also be scheduled Ibr student driving examinations. Dr. Ben Kelvin Stafford Dean of Technical Programs. Lamar State Collese Port Arthur In addition to using City vehicles. the College would like fo r the City t<)recommend several employees who already drive for the City. Some of these drivers will be hired by the College as adjunct instructors and used to assist the lead teacher assigned to the class.The College proposes to use assistant teachers in each vehicle. These teachers will bring the vehicles from tl►e City to the College for scheduled classes and return the vehicle to the City when the class ends. Assistant teachers will remain with their vehicles and will supervise student's use of the vehicles. In any instance where a student is in a vehicle either the assistant teacher or the lead teacher will he in the vehicle as well, While vehicles are in use by the College.the College will cover both vehicles and drivers under their insurance for damage.The College will also provide the gasoline for its use of the vehicles. If the Cite is in agreement xvitll the project as outlined in this letter I ask that the City proceed to forward a list of nmuncs and contact information for potential assistault drivers and also proceeds to target vehicles which can be used by the College in the new year. Sincerely, ._;:.---,,r_-.77- _) Dr. Ben Stafford Dean cif Technical Programs 5101141115 Lamar State College—Port Arthur Allied Health Building 1500 Procter Street Port Arthur,TX 77641 StatTordbk@Lamarpa.edu 409 984-6354 Office 409 984-6000 Fax 832 201-8727 eFax I Dr. Ben Kelvin Stafford Dean of Technical Programs.Lamar State College Port Arthur www.lamarpa.edulCDL $'C'51 A -,k,. 0,,p ,.,, a . )N z Commercial Driver's License B ��• y y 1 : � , February 16 - May 15, 2015 1909 7' Workforce Training Lamar State College-Port Arthur Take the Wheel *$1,500 grants available T-ucking is a high-demand industry that offers for Port Arthur residents rock-solid wages and job security.Lamar State for CDL Class B training! College-Pori Arthur's COL training options can get -_ '`.... you up to speed and on the road in under 3 months. � 'Call for ' �.. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN r. 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' " y Commercial Driver's License B exam n three endorsement y, a `� areas(Hazmat,Passenger Vehicles&School Buses). !� ,r�1' ` Program Highlights • Rules of the road and smart driving strategies I?. �� """- • How to connect with companies that are hiring truck drivers. a • 12-week courses are scheduled on - '� ' - HOW YOU'LL LEARN Monday/Wednesday/Friday evenings. • We provide a diverse mix of classroom and videos,discussion sessions,driving demos and--most important--on-the-road. • Experienced, helpful instructors hands on driving experiences. T • Small class size means more You'll train on vehicles used in the field. '. PREREQUISITES i one-on-one interaction • Be 21 years of age. *.';:� $ - • Great earning potential • Successfully compete a Department of Transportation (DOT)Physical Examination. '` 7'7 • Pass a Department of Transportation Drug Screen. 4 • Local jobs available NOW! Read and speak the English language to converse with the general public and make entries on reports and records. • Must provide a high school diploma or copy of your G.E.D.prior to registration. Call Today! Be interviewed by a representative of the Lamar State Financial supporS asss'.ance for ■ College Port Arthur Workforce Training Office Pori,Arthur residents is made pcss:b e by the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. 409.984.6366 409.984.6354 Success Is Closer Than You Think LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR SPACEIS LIMITED! TYE TEXAS SATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM A :]_!.;M.,tty,ervm9^:.ertzn •_'.'S• 1-Zen is'15CL AA:Mrai xsts rciudde texts+#s.:,. 3==_i37eip,che0C and Ste?.exan'at,Tatar r,:sts'e`ess_-'s,t's:...,'.:;:',-,";e