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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET OCT 09 1984 AGENDA REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 9, 1984 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1: 15 P.M. * Invocation. * Pledge of Alleginance. * Roll call . * Proclamations. * Consent Agenda. 1. A resolution suspending the effective date of the rate increase by Entex and setting a public hearing. ?. A resolution authorizin final Project. g payment for the Prince Street Outfall :3. A resolution authorizing employment of an engineering consultant for services relating to the Irving Street Outfall Phase II drainage im- provements. 4. A resolution authorizing employment of an engineering consultant for services relating to the South Park Outfall Ditch drainage improvements. 5. A resolution authorizing employment of an engineering consultant for services relating to the St. Elizabeth/Gaylynn and IH-10/11th Street drainage improvements. 6. A resolution authorizing employment of an engineering consultant for services relating to Minglewood, 23rd Street ditch and 5th Street drainage improvements. 7. A resolution authorizing employment of an engineering consultant for services relating to the Liberty/Laurel II Street improvements. 8. A resolution authorizing execution of a contract for the 1984 Compre- hensive Development Block Grant Street Rehabilitation Project. 9,. A resolution authorizing an annual contract for turbine water meters. 10. A resolution authorizing City participation in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission concerning Gulf States Utilities' Step II rate increase. Council Agenda October 9, 1984 Wage 2 1.1. A resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont to participate in the Sister Cities Program. 1.2. A resolution approving the First Stop Business Center. Other business. Hear citizens. Adjourn. October 5, 1984 1. Council Letter 18 (Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Request by Entex for Increase in Residential and Small Commercial Gas Rates On September 28, 1984, Entex filed for an increase in its residential and small commercial rates within the City of Beaumont. The proposed increase Will generate approximately $1,577,944 in additional revenues to the company, an increase of approximately 9.6 percent over current annual revenues. The City Council has original jurisdiction over these rates. In the past, Entex has requested a rate increase on an annual basis. Based on the size of this requested increase, it is recommended that a consultant be retained to examine and analyze this request. To that end, we will request proposals from qualified rate consultants and recommend the hiring of a consultant to you in the future. This resolution would authorize suspending the effective date of the rate in- crease in order to give staff time to review the request. Further, a public hearing would be set for Tuesday, November 13, 1984. All reasonable costs in connection with review of the proposed rate increase will be assessed to Entex and eventually paid by the rate payers. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager AGENDA L R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 28 , 1984, Entex, Inc. filed a statement of intent to change rates for natural gas service to residential and small commercial customers within the City of Beaumont effective November 5 , 1984 ; and, WHEREAS, the City Council believes that such increase will require a public hearing and a careful review by the City before becoming effective ; and, WHEREAS, in order to study thoroughly the proposed change, the City Council believes that additional time is required beyond the proposed effective date of the change; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT pending hearing and decision by the City Council, the effective date of the proposed change in the rates of Entex, Inc. within the City of Beaumont is hereby suspended for a period of ninety ( 90) days. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed rate change at 1 : 15 p.m. , Tuesday, November 13, 1984 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Beaumont, Texas. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the City of Beaumont in connection with the review of the proposed rate increase are assessed against Entex, :Inc. The City Clerk is hereby directed to serve a certified copy of this resolution upon the local manager of Entex, Inc. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of - lg Mayor - r - 2 - October 5, 1984 2. Council Letter 23 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Final Payment for Prince Street Outfall On January 3, 1984, the City of Beaumont awarded a contract to Bella Company in the amount of $166,187.57 for construction of the Prince Street Outfall extension. This project, the second of a three-phase project, extended a pre- viously-constructed 72-inch storm sewer along Prince Street to the west side of Magnolia. When the entire system is complete, it will not only serve as an outfall for Concord Street, but will also relieve flooding in the areas ad- jacent to Prince Street. The final cost of $165,988.51 is $199.06 (0.12 percent) under the bid price. The contractor completed the project in 29 of the anticipated 30 working days on or about May 31, 1984. Acceptance and final payment were delayed pending receipt of supplemental plemental paychecks pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, since this oissaafederally- funded project. These items have been received and approved. Bella Company exceeded the City's Minority Business Enterprise requirements by utilizing Gatlin Asphalt Company to provide a total of approximately $25,700 in materials and labor, or 15.5 percent of the total project amount. All monies for this project came from the Community Development Block Grant program. No funds from the City of Beaumont were used. The Engineering Division has inspected the project and it was found to have been satisfactorily constructed according to the plans and specifications. It is recommended that this resolution be approved, and final payment made to the contractor in the amount of $8,299.43. Karl Nollenberger City Manager M1 �� 02 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on January 3 , 1984 the City Manager was authorized to execute a contract with Bella Company for construction of the Prince Street Outfall Extension; and, WHEREAS, the project has been completed according to the plans and specifications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the Prince Street Outfall Extension is hereby accepted by the City of Beaumont and that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to make final payment to Bella Company in the amount of $8 ,299. 43. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - October 5, 1984 3. Council Letter 29 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Irving Street Outfall Phase II Engineering Services The Irving Street Outfall Phase II Project includes improvements to drainage facilities referred to as the Irving Street Box in the vicinity of Hemlock to Burt Street to relieve flooding in the area between Railroad the the Mobil Refinery. The project is an extension of improvements to the underground box east of the Irving underpass which were completed within the past year. Eight local engineering firms have submitted proposals for necessary services -for this project. The review of the proposals includes hydraulic and con- struction knowledge, work load, and personnel to identify firms with adequate resources to perform the work. Recent work performed for the City is also reviewed in order to distribute work in an equitable manner among qualified firms. The following firms provided proposals and appear to be best qualified to perform the services: 1. Fittz and Shipman, Inc. 2_ Kohler and Kohler 3. Deevy and Shannon/Freese and Nichols While all of these firms are qualified to perform the work, they are listed in rank preference as determined through a staff selection process. Following selection of the firm by City Council , an agreement for services will be negotiated and presented to City Council for consideration. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. �")k r�z Karl Nollenberger City Manager r R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into an engineering agreement with Fittz & Shipman, Inc. for engineering services related to the construction of the Irving Street Outfall Phase II. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - r 4. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 30 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: South Park Outfall Engineering Services The South Park Outfall Project includes drainage improvements for a south Beaumont area in excess of 400 acres. The improvements include installation of a storm sewer system to improve drainage from the Pipkin-Church area to an outfall channel in the area of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Nine local engineering firms have submitted proposals for necessary services for this project. The review of proposals includes hydraulic and construc- tion knowledge, work load, and personnel to identify firms with adequate re- sources to perform the work. Recent work performed for the City is also re- viewed in order to distribute work in an equitable manner among qualified firms. The following firms provided proposals and appear to be the best qualified to perform the services: I. Kohler and Kohler 2. Bob Shaw 3• Garrod and Dartez While all of these firms are qualified to perform the work, they are listed in rank preference as determined through a staff selection process. Following selection of the firm by City Council , an agreement for services will be negotiated and presented to City Council for consideration. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. �& NN AA Karl Nollenberger City Manager 1 , IT ''° I ff R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to enter into an engineering agreement with Kohler & Kohler for engineering services related to the construction of the South Park Ou tf all. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - 5. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 33 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: St. Elizabeth/Gaylynn - IH-10/11th Street Engineering Services The St. Elizabeth/Gaylynn Drainage Improvement Project includes additional storm sewers and larger catch basins to relieve flooding in over 230 acres in the vicinity of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Gaylynn Center. The IH-10/ 11th Street Project includes similar improvements over 350 acres in the vicinity of the IH-10 and 11th Street intersection. The similar nature of the improvements, their close physical relationships, and their relatively small size make them logical projects for combination and assignment to a single engineering firm. Nine local engineering firms have submitted proposals for necessary services for these projects. The review of the proposals includes hydraulic and con- struction knowledge, work load, and personnel to identify firms with adequate resources to perform the work. Recent work performed for the City is also reviewed in order to distribute work in an equitable manner among qualified firms. The following firms provided proposals and appear to be best qualified to perform the services: 1. Mark Whiteley 2. Billy Howell 3. CRH Associates While all of these firms are qualified to perform the work, they are listed in rank preference as determined through a staff selection process. Following selection of the firm by City Council , an agreement for services will be negotiated and presented to City Council for consideration. Karl Nollenberger City Manager TDA IT R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF B EAUMO NT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into an engineering agreement with Mark Whitely for engineering services related to the St. Elizabeth/Gaylynn - IH 10/11th Street Drainage Improvement Project. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - 6. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 32 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council `subject: Minglewood, 23rd Street North, and 5th Street Engineering Services The Minglewood Drainage Improvement Project consists of enlarging and adding Inlets to reduce drainage constraints in the Minglewood subdivision. The 23rd Street North Project will examine work in the vicinity of Taft and Lucas to connect the 23rd Street Ditch to Drainage District 6 Ditch No. 103. The 5th Street Project includes storm sewer improvements to relieve flooding in the vicinity of Blanchette, Bolivar and Corley between 5th and San Jacinto. The projects are combined for consideration in a single engineering services agreement due to their relatively small sizes. Eight proposals were received for the Minglewood and 5th Street Projects. Nine proposals were received for the 23rd Street North Project. The review of the proposals includes hydraulic and construction knowledge, work load, and personnel to identify firms with adequate resources to perform the work. Recent work performed for the City is also reviewed in order to distribute work in an equitable manner among qualified firms. The following firms pro- vided proposals and appear to be best qualified to perform the services: 1. Bob Shaw 2. Mark Whiteley 3. Schaumburg and Polk While all of these firms are qualified to perform the work, they are listed in rank preference as determined through a staff selection process. Following selection of the firm by City Council , an agreement for services will be negotiated and presented to City Council for consideration. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager i ITEM N® R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to enter into an engineering agreement with Bob Shaw for engineering services related to the Minglewood, 23rd Street North and 5th Street Drainage Improvement Project. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - 7. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 31 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council .subject: Liberty-Laurel II Engineering Services The Liberty-Laurel II Street Project includes improvements along the two streets from Forrest Street to Eleventh Street. The project is to include the following: - The existing curb and gutter will be repaired as necessary; - Existing joints will be cleaned and resealed; - Failures in the pavement will be repaired; - Existing asphaltic concrete will be milled to establish a smooth surface connection at the gutter line; and, - The pavement will be overlaid with hot mix asphaltic concrete. Six local engineering firms have submitted proposals for necessary services for this project. The review of proposals includes street design and construction knowledge, work load, and personnel to identify firms with adequate resources to perform the work. Recent work performed for the City is also reviewed in order to distribute work in an equitable manner among qualified firms. The following firms provided proposals and appear to be best qualified to perform the services: 1, Garrod and Dartez 2. Schaumburg and Polk, Inc. 3. Mark Whiteley While all of these firms are qualified to perform the work, they are listed in rank preference as determined through a staff selection process. Following selection of the firm by City Council , an agreement for services will be negotiated and presented to City Council for consideration. It is recommended that this resolutiom be approved. !��_k t ( Karl Nollenberger City Manager MO 7 R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into an engineering agreement with Garrod & Dartez for engineering services related to the construction of the Liberty-Laurel II Street Project. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - r i I 8. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 22 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: 1984 Community Development Block Grant Street Rehabilitation Program On March 27, 1984, the City Council authorized the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $250,600 for a street rehabili- tation program to be located within Community Development strategy areas. The funds authorized include $12,000 for engineering and $2,400 for testing. Sub- sequently, contract documents were prepared for the rehabilitation of 20 streets. The streets were selected from a prioritized listing of streets that were sub- mitted for consideration to the Planning and Zoning Department. The 20 streets selected for rehabilitation are: Length in Census Location Limits Feet Estimate Tract Parry Berkley to Magnolia 13,100 $18,700 7 Carver Pradice to Goliad 800 13,600 23 Forsythe Railroad to Dead End 300 5,100 15 Conrad Franklin to Royal 800 13,600 18 Agnes Gill to Dead End 500 8,500 7 Agnes LaSalle to Dead End 500 8,500 7 Evans* Agnes to Dead End 600 13,200 7 Houston* Sarah to Dead End 300 6,600 23 Garden Sarah to Dead End 300 5,100 23 Warren Sarah to Cardinal Drive 1,700 28,900 22 Cooke-Rhone Texas to Delaware 700 11,900 7 Case Prince to Delaware 800 13,600 7 Turon McGovern to Dead End 600 10,200 18 Schwarner Sabine Pass to Tilson 850 14,450 18 Pope* Texas to Magnolia 600 12,700 7 Plum* Grand to Pine 500 11,000 7 Peach* Magnolia to Texas 700 15,400 7 Center South to Laurel 300 5,100 10 Flowers* Sabine Pass to Pennsylvania 300 6,600 18 Lawson Park to Sabine Pass 850 14,450 18 *Includes ditching Council Letter 22 October 5, 1984 Page 2 A pre-bid conference to discuss the project with prospective bidders was held September 12, 1984. Bids were received for project construction on Monday, September 17, 1984. Eight bids ranging from a low of $153,601 to a high bid of $214,115 were received. The bids received are listed below: A.W. Busby Contracting, Inc. $153,601.00 Russ Miller Construction Co. 169,050.20 Bella Co. 170,017.00 Gatlin and Sons , Inc. 179,614.75 Williams Brothers Construction Co. 183,287.00 Mason Construction 202,112. 10 Trotti and Thomson Co. 212,232.25 Baytown Construction Co. 214,115.00 The original estimate was based on scarifying and recompacting the existing material , adding 3 inches of base material and compacting, then adding 1-1/2 inches of asphaltic concrete. To avoid changes in grade which might cause drainage problems , the second alternative rehabilitation standard was used. This is to scarify the existing material , lime stabilize to a 6-inch depth, compact, and add 1-1/2 inches of asphaltic concrete. This , coupled with very competitive bidding, accounts for the large difference in cost esti- uate and bid price. A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. will meet their Minority Business Enterprise obligation by subcontracting the pipe laying and shell driveways operation with James Holmes Enterprises. The MBE participation is estimated to consti- tute 11 percent of the contract amount. No monies from City funds have been used on this contract. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager TER R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 12, 1984, bids were received for construction of the 1984 Community Development Block Grant Street Rehabilitation Project; and, WHEREAS, A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $153, 601 ; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the bid of A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. be accepted by the City of Beaumont, and the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to enter into a contract with A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $153,601, for construction of the 1984 Community Development Block Grant Street Rehabilitation Project. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - 9. Cctober 5, 1984 Council Letter 27 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Annual Contract for Turbine Water Meters - Bids were received on August 27th from five vendors for an annual contract of turbine meters and fire line turbine meters for the Water Distribution Division. The instruments are used to measure water usage in the City and are utilized for replacement, as well as for new services. A bid tabulation sheet is attached. The following vendors submitted the lowest and best bids: Neptune Water Meter Company 15 - 2" Turbine Meters $ 3,825.00 6 - 3" Turbine Meters 2,280.00 6 - 4: Turbine Meters 3,570.00 12 - 6" Turbine Meters 17,940.00 4 - 6" Fire Line Turbine Meters 7,200.00 3 - 8" Fire Line Turbine Meters 8,700.00 $43,515.00 Rockwell International 3 - 10" Fire Line Turbine Meters $12,975.00 Ferguson-.Enterprises 3 - 8" Turbine Meters $ 7,928.46 3 - 10" Turbine Meters 10,654.92 $18,583.38 This is a total expenditure of $75,073.38, with funds available within the Water Distribution's inventory account. ]:t is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager Bid Tabulation Turbine Water Meters Golden J Neptune Water Triangle Rockwell Ferguson Hersey Meter Co. Pipe 6 Water International Enterprises Products, Inc. 15 - 2" Turbine Meters $ 3,825.00 $ 4,967.70 $ 4,140.00 $ 4,404.00 $ 4,888.05 6 - 3" Turbine Meters 2,280.00 2,889.72 2,550.00 2,514.72 2,952.24 6 - 4" Turbine Meters 3,570.00 5,524.98 4,632.00 4,312.74 4,886.70 12 - 6" Turbine Meters 17,940.00 27,664.56 22,068.00 18,765.72 30,956.28 3 - 8" Turbine Meters 8,382.00 7,225.11* NB 7,928.46 11,278.59 3 - 10" Turbine Meters NB 13,212.81 11,100.00 10,654.92 16,596.90 4 - 6" Fire Line Turbine Meters 7,200.00 10,598.80 8,640.00 9,151.80 13,330.60 3 - 8" Fire Line Turbine Meters 8,700.00 NB NB 10,579.71 14,652.75 3 - 10" Fire Line Turbine Meters NB 15,890.34 12,975.00 14,553.54 24,200.70 * Did not meet specifications i UGIZ R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on August 27 , 1984, bids were received for an annual contract for turbine water meters; and, WHEREAS, the following vendors submitted bids: Neptune Water Meter Co. 15 - 2" Turbine Meters $ 3 ,825 6 - 3" Turbine Meters 2,280 6 - 4" Turbine Meters 3,570 12 - 6" Turbine Meters 17 ,940 4 - 6" Fire Line Turbine Meters 7 ,200 3 - 8" Fire Line Turbine Meters 8 ,700 Rockwell International 3 - 10" Fire Line Turbine Meters $12,975 Ferguson Enterprises 3 - 8" Turbine Meters $ 7 ,928. 46 3 - 10" Turbine Meters 10,654. 92 and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bids submitted above are the lowest and best bids and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the bids submitted above for an annual contract for turbine water meters in the amounts stated above are hereby accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of , 1984. Mayor - a ' 10. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 34 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Gulf States Utilities Company Rate Increase Request Gulf States Utilities Company presently has a case pending before the Public Utilities Commission to establish a fuel adjustment factor substantially re- lated to the expiration of their long-term gas purchase contract with the Exxon Corporation. This so-called Step "II" case could have a substantial Effect on electric utility rates in Beaumont. We believe that the City should participate with other cities in this area in the presentation of testimony before the Public Utilities Commission con- cerning the setting of this fuel factor. To that end, we are requesting a resolution be passed authorizing the City of Beaumont to pay a proportionate share related to the employment of Don Butler, an Austin attorney who specializes in rate matters, and R. W. Beck and Company, the rate consultants who presented testimony on the fuel related portions of Gulf States ' recently- completed rate case. In the past, consultants have been hired and paid for by individual cities and the city who hired the consultant was responsible for obtaining reimburse- ment from Gulf States Utilities. In this case, we are proposing that each city pay a proportionate share of the total expenses prorated on a customer basis. A resolution similar to the one proposed here has been passed by Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches and Orange. The City's share of all rate case expenses may be recovered from Gulf States Utilities. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager I Rik R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF B EAUMO NT: THAT actions taken in behalf of the City of Beaumont in participation in Docket 5820 before the Public Utilities Commission are hereby in all respects ratified, confirmed and approved. The employment of Don Butler, as special counsel jointly with other participating cities in the Gulf States Utilities service area be, and the same is hereby, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the employment of R. W. Beck and Company as an expert consultant and witness be, and the same is hereby , approved and the appropriate city official is hereby authorized to pay fees for said attorney and consultant as prorated on a customer basis among the participating cities. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - 11. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 36 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Sisters City Program In an effort to increase economic progress for our community as well as promoting world peace, our City became a member of the Sister City Program. After submitting our application and being accepted as a member of the organization, the City of Beppu City, Japan was recommended as our Sister City. The City is an ideal candidate for a proposed Sister City. Numerous benefits can develop from our association, including cultural ex- changes as well as economic programs. It is recommended that Council consider a resolution accepting Beppu City, Japan, as its Sister City. �)J '�"T"S" e Karl Nollenberger City Manager R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Sister City concept was inaugurated by the President of the United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and other nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and, WHEREAS, all succeeding U. S. Presidents have endorsed said program, to be conducted for the broad purposes of the exchange of ideas and people between the citizens of the United States of America and the peoples of other nations; and, WHEREAS, to implement this program, the City of Beaumont and other communities in the United States have been requested by Sister Cities International to affiliate with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interest; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont, through its City Council, does recognize and endorse this program with the hope that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of the City of Beaumont and Beppu City, Japan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Section 1 . That the City Council, on behalf of the people of the City of Beaumont, does hereby extend an invitation to the government and the people of the City of Beppu City, Japan to participate with the City of Beaumont as its Sister City for the purpose of creating greater mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations. Section 2 . That the Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative of the City of Beaumont to carry out this program. Section 3 . That copies of this resolution are to be sent to the _ Mayor and City Council of Beppu City, Japan, Sister Cities International in Washington, D. C. , the Embassy of Japan, and the U. S. Embassy in Japan. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - 2 - 12. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 37 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: First-Stop Business Center As you know, a joint City and Chamber of Commerce task force has recommended the formation of a First Stop Business Center to provide information and referral services for persons who wish to commence or expand a new business venture in the City. The attached resolution indicates the City's support for the First Stop Business Center and additionally appoints six persons as the City's represen- tatives on the advisory council to the business center. The six persons to be appointed are: Mike Brumley Milton Palmer Sherell Cockrell Norman Whitaker Karl Nollenberger Philip Johnson It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager r r Gi '�, " R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, a joint City-Chamber of Commerce Task Force has recommended the formation of a First Stop Business Center; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to support and participate in the formation of such First Stop Business Center to be operated under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Beaumont; and, WHEREAS, an advisory council should be formed to provide advice and information to the First Stop Business Center, said advisory council composed of twelve ( 12) members, six (6 ) to be appointed by the City of Beaumont and six (6 ) by the Chamber of Commerce; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City of Beaumont hereby approves and supports the formation of a First Stop Business Center and authorizes appropriate city staff to find a location for the center; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following six (6 ) persons are hereby appointed as city appointees for the advisory council of the First Stop Business Center: Mike Brumley Milton Palmer Sherel l Cockrell Norman Whitaker Karl Nollenberger Phillip L. Johnson PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - CONSENT AGENDA OCTOBER 9, 1984 * Approval of Minutes. a. A resolution authorizing settlement of a lawsuit styled Stacy Smith v. City of Beaumont. b. A resolution accepting for City maintenance water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements constructed in South Parkdale Addition. c. A resolution accepting for City maintenance water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements constructed in Sheridan Park. d. A resolution accepting for City maintenance water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements in Bellchase Gardens, Sections I and II. e. A resolution authorizing award of bid for the demolition and removal of dangerous structures. f. A resolution authorizing execution of a contract with the State Health Department for a Special Supplemental Food Program. g. A resolution authorizing execution of a Local Health Ser- vices contract with the State Health Department. a. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 17 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Stacy Smith v. The City of Beaumont, Docket No. E-118206 This lawsuit is the result of an auto collision in April , 1983, involving a Beaumont police vehicle and a private vehicle operated by Stacy Smith. The police vehicle was on an emergency call and Ms. Smith's vehicle entered an intersection on a green light. The impact of the collision caused the police vehicle to strike Bruce Wiggins Sporting Goods Store causing damage to the structure. The amount of the damage to the store, which was paid by Employers Casualty Company, the City's insurer, was $5,367.77. The estimated damage to the police vehicle was $4,183.76. Stacy Smith subsequently filed suit against the City of Beaumont for the damages suffered by her as a result of the officer's alleged negligence. The City of Beaumont, of course, filed counterclaim to recover for the pro- perty damage sustained by the city of Beaumont and the monies paid to Bruce Wiggins in satisfaction of its damages. Since the filing of these suits, it appeared that Ms. Smith has agreed to settle her personal injury claim against t,he City and her insurance carrier has offered to settle the City's counter- claim for the $5,000 limit of her insurance coverage. We believe the policy limit of $5,000 is all that can be realized from the City' s counterclaim be- cause Stacy Smith appears to be individually judgment-proof beyond the coverage of her insurance. If we accept the offer tendered, the $5,000 would be divided pro rata as between Employers Casualty Company and the City of Beaumont. The City's share is $2,190. 16, leaving $2,809.84 to Employers Casualty to be applied toward the Bruce Wiggins expense. In order to accept an offer for less than the full amount of the actual damages, it would be necessary for the City to execute a release for the amount of the claim in excess of the settlement amount. It is recommended that this resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit for $5,000 be approved. 0� �. , Karl Nollenberger City Manager AG R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to settle the claim styled Stacy Smith v. The City of Beaumont, No. E-118206, for the sum of $5,000. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - b. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 20 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: South Parkdale Addition Final inspection of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements constructed in South Parkdale Addition was made by the Urban Transportation and Water Utilities Departments and found to be constructed in accordance with City of Beaumont standards. Street Improvements: Westridge Lane from Dowlen Road approximately 885 feet south. Water Improvements: Tracts 1, 2 and 3, a 12.8161-acre tract out of the Frederick Bigner survey. It is recommended that this resolution, accepting the improvements for City maintenance, be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager R CCI_�_IFA \ DC+WLEN ^:C COLLIER RD. ir o SOUTH PARKDALE ADD. LOCATION PLAN OF SOUTH PARKDA LE ADD. OCT. 3, 1984 PREPARED BY: URBAN TRANSPORTATION DEPT. ENGINEERING DIV. MIT R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the developers of South Parkdale Addition, have completed the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements as follows: Street Improvements: Westridge Lane from Dowlen Road approximately 885 feet south; Water and Sewer Improvements: Tracts 1 , 2 and 3 being a 12. 8167 acre tract out of the Frederick Bigner Survey , Abstract No. 1 , Beaumont, Jefferson County , Texas; and, WHEREAS, the developers of said subdivision desire to have these improvements accepted and maintained by the City; and, WHEREAS, the directors of the Urban Transportation and Water Utilities departments recommend that said improvements qualify for acceptance for permanent maintenance, and the City Council is of the opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained bl► the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements in South Parkdale Addition, as above described, be, and the same are hereby , accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be continuously maintained by the City. E PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - - 2 - 1 Y c. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 21 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council `subject: Sheridan Park F=inal inspection of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements constructed in Sheridan Park was made by the Urban Transportation and Water Utilities Departments and found to be constructed in accordance with City of Beaumont standards. Street Improvements: Sheridan Oaks from Wellington Place approximately 798 feet east and approximately 304 feet south to and including the cul-de-sac. Sheridan Place from Sheridan Lane approximately 250 feet north to and including the cul-de-sac. Sheridan Lane from Sheridan Oak approximately 402 feet south to the centerline of the cul-de-sac, then approximately 418 feet west. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager s p I DELAWARE z w J ' 3 O p i W 7 U O _ w J W J f O W p W 2 > m W LOCATION S x GLADYS SHE RIDAN PARK A SUBDIVISION OUT OF THE H. WILLIAMS SURVEY, A-56 BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS SCALE: I" = 60 ,1 71F I V Vii Cb- R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the developers of Sheridan Park have completed the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements as follows: Street Improvements: Sheridan Oaks from Wellington Place approximately 798 feet east and approximately 304 feet south to and including the cul-de-sac; Sheridan Place from Sheridan Lane approximately 250 feet north to and including the cul-de-sac; Sheridan Lane from Sheridan Oak approximately 402 feet south to the center line of the cul-de-sac, then approximately 418 feet west; and, WHEREAS, the developers of said subdivision desire to have these improvements accepted and maintained by the City; and, WHEREAS, the directors of the Urban Transportation and Water Utilities departments recommend that said improvements qualify for acceptance for permanent maintenance, and the City Council is of the opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained by the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street improvements in Sheridan Park as above described, be, and the same are hereby , accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be continuously maintained by the City. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - 2 - d. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 19 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Bellchase Gardens, Sections I and II Final inspection of water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements con- structed in Bellchase Gardens, Sections I and II was made by the Urban Trans- portation and Water Utilities Departments and found to be constructed in ac- �cordance with City of Beaumont standards. Water Improvements: Lots 1 through 20 Street improvements are pY.ivate streets built to City stand- ards, but not to be maintained by the City; Bellchase Gardens Drive ('private street) approximately 850 feet north from the center ine of Elmwood to and including the cul-de-sac and approximately 385 feet south from the centerline of Elmwood to and including the cul-de-sac. Elmwood Drive (private street) from the east curb of Bellchase Gardens Drive to the west curb of Crow Road a distance of approximately 65 feet. It is recommended that this resolution, accepting water utility improvements for City maintenance, be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager M o jai o� LOCATt BELLECHASE rl II of ON ADDITION I �� k BELLECHASE cnl1 , GARGENS I aII _4 vl{ a L_ Z a, wi DELAWARE d `"i (^ N { G-1 �TJstfC__+ �! I LOCATION PLAN of BELLE CHASE GARDENS SECTIONS 18 II PREPARED BY; URBAN TRANSPORTATION DEPT. ENGINEERING DIVISION 10- 3 - 84 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the developers of Bellchase Gardens, Section I and Section II, have completed the water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements as follows: Water Improvements: Lots 1 through 30 of Bellchase Gardens, Sections I and II and, WHEREAS, the developers of said subdivision desire to have these improvements accepted and maintained by the City; and, WHEREAS, the directors of the Urban Transportation and Water Utilities departments recommend that said improvements qualify for acceptance for permanent maintenance, and the City Council is of the opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained by the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements in Bellchase Gardens, Section I and Section II, as above described, be, and the same are hereby , accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be continuously maintained by the City. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - I e. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 24 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Demolition and Removal of Dangerous Structures Council approved on an earlier date the demolition and removal of houses located at 640 Elm, 640 Elm (storage building) , 1405 Grand, 1425 Grand, 1265 Grant, 2875 Harriot, 2680 Hegele: and 1180 Powell'. Bids for demolition were received October 1, 1984. They are as follows: Richard G. Lyons $ 5,620 Ace Clark Construction 9,235 Lombardo's "Bonded" Tree Service 9,715 Harrison Industrial Service, Inc. 14,775 Richard. G. Lyons submitted the best and/or lowest bid on the projects. The contract will be paid utilizing the Demolition and Removal (Special Services) line item within the Minimum Housing Code Division fiscal year 1984/85 budget. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Richard G. Lyons in the amount of $5,620 and final payment be authorized after all work has been com- pleted as specified in the contract. It is recommended that this resolution be approved. . Karl Nollenberger City Manager R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on October 1 , 1984, bids were received for demolition of structures located at 640 Elm, 640 Elm ( Storage Building) , 1415 Grand, 1425 Grand, 1365 Grant, 2875 Harriot, 2680 Hegele and 1180 Powell; and, WHEREAS, Richard G. Lyons submitted a bid in the amount of $5,620; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Richard G. Lyons is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the bid submitted, by Richard G. Lyons in the amount of $5,620 for demolition of structures located at 640 Elm, 640 Elm (Storage Building) , 1415 Grant, 1425 Grand, 1365 Grant, 2875 Harriot, 2680 Hegele and 1180 Powell, be accepted by the City of Beaumont and the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment for same upon acceptable completion. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. Mayor - f. October 5, 1984 Council Letter 26 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Approval of Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Contract with State Health Department The Health Department operates a federally-funded Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) through a contract with the Texas Department of Health for pass-through funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This project currently has 2,700 participants enrolled. The contract is currently up for renewal . The contract as currently authorized totals $213,840. These monies are shown as an expenditure and offsetting revenue in this year's budget. This amount is determined on the basis of $8.90 each per month for the first 500 partici- pants served; $7.25 each per month for the next 1,000 participants served; $5. 10 each per month for the next 3,500 participants served; and $3.00 each per month for all additional participants served. The contract also requires that a certain amount of nutrition education be provided to program partici- pants. This program also returns some $800,000 a year in federal funds to the City through food vouchers redeemed at local grocery stores. It is recommended that this contract be approved. kJ(,� Karl Nollenberger City Manager AGE' A ITEN NO R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to enter into a contract with the Texas Department of Health, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" , for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - s - 9• October 5, 1984 Council Letter 25 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Subject: Approval of Local Health Services Contract with State Health De- partment The Health Department, as a state-affiliated local health department, an- nually is eligible to receive federal and state funds from the Texas Department of Health. Our contract with the state is up for renewal . The contract this year totals $204,400. This includes $53,784 in state funds for two nurse positions which are State employees rather than City employees; 1,53,000 in State funds for a nurse practitioner, a health educator and an ad- ministrative clerk who are City-paid employees $73,405 in maternal and child health block grant federal funds for three nurse positions and a nursing clerk (also City employees) and a small sum for physician's fees; $24,211 in preventive health block grant federal funds for a toxic and hazardous wastes sanitarian (City employee). These monies show as an expenditure and offsetting reimbursement in this year's budget. It is recommended that this contract be approved. Karl Nollenberger City Manager R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby , authorized to enter into a contract with the Texas Department of Health, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" , for local health services. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of 1984. - Mayor - CALENDAR ** _Saturday, October 6 - 1st Floor, John Gray Institute 10:30 A.M. - Welcome Region 5 Meeting of Association of Professional Texas Educators (Ms. Brockett) Tuesday, October 9 - Central Fire Station 11:00 A.M. - Texas State Historical Marker Ceremony (Beaumont Fire Department & Jefferson County Historical Commission) 1: 15 P.M. - Council Chambers Council Meeting 3:30 P.M. - 2nd Floor Conference Room Joint City/Development Committee Meeting *** Wednesday, October 10 — Beaumont Municipal Transit; 550 Milam 3:00 P.M. - Transit Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00 P.M. - Gladys City BBQ honoring members of proposed Sister City, Beppu City, Japan * _Thursday; October 11 - Fairgrounds 5: 15 P.M. - Opening Ceremonies for Fair 6 00 P.M. -Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies * MAYOR ** COUNCILMEMBER BRUMLEY *** COUNCILMEMBER TURNER CALENDAR Page 2 'rida , 'Oc'.tober 12 - John Gray Institute Conference Center 11-30 1:30'P;M. - Homeporting Study Hosted by Mid-South County Economic Development Corp. ) * 6:30 P.M. - Masonic Temple; IH-10 (MAYOR & MRS. NEILD) Welcome Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron - Salad Supper (Carolyn Simmons) * Saturday, October 13 - KAYC/KAYD; 3130 Blanchette 10:30"A.M. - Tape Radio Show (Gordy Nesom) Monday; "October 15 - Council Chambers 3:45' P,M. - Joint Planning & Zoning Hearing (COUNCIL QUORUM REQUIRED) * MAYOR ** COUNCILMEMBER BRUMLEY *** COUNCILMEMBER TURNER