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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 19,2012 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes—June 12,2012
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve an annual contract for the purchase of firefighter protective clothing
B) Authorize the Mayor to receive funding through the Interoperabie Emergency
Communications Grant Program and enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission to facilitate expenditure of the grant
funding
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T 0 R • _ • A • 6 Ci ITY Count Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manage
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution approving the award of an
annual contract for the purrhase of firefrgtiter protective
clothing from Casco Industries,Inc.,of Houston in the
estimated amount of$61,200.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department has wear-teed several brands of fire protective clothing for six(6)
months. They have determined that the line from Globe Manufacturing Co.,offers ease of
movement,excellent protection for fire fighters,and best value to the City. The clothing is made
of fire retardant materials to provide protection from burrs and exposure to hazardous chemicals
during fire fighting operations,and provides protection from blood borne pathogens. The Globe
equipment tested has proven superior in performance to the equipment now in use, and at a cost
approximately$35.00 less per set than current equipment.
Casco Industries,Inc.,of Houston is the exclusive and sole source vendor for Globe
Manufacturing in Texas and surrounding states.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, -bids were solicited for an annual contract for the purchase of fire
protective clothing for firefighters; and,
WHEREAS, Casco Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas, submitted a bid for an
estimated quantity of 30 sets at $2,040.00 per set for an. estimated annual cost of
$61,200.00; and;
WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Casco
Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas, should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the bid submitted by Casco Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for the purchase of
an estimated quantity of 30 sets of fire protective clothing for firefighters at$2,040.00 per
set for an estimated annual cost of$61,200.00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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T • E • X • A • s City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to receive funding in the amount of$32,370 through
the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant
Program (IECGP) and enter into a memorandum of
understanding with the South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission to facilitate expenditure of the grant funding.
BACKGROUND
The Homeland Security Grant Program consists of a number of grant programs, one of which is
the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program(IECGP). This funding is
distributed through the states. 2010 funding from the grant program was awarded to the South East
Texas Regional Planning Commission and$43,160 is available for the City of Beaumont to
upgrade software in radios with a$10,790 cash match required. The upgrade is a requirement to
achieve the state interoperability goal. The funds will enable the upgrading of between 100 and
154 radios(the price varies depending upon the specifications of the radio)which is a crucial step
in maintaining interoperable communications. The Planning Commission is the official
sub-recipient of the grant funding, so the memorandum of understanding is necessary to allow the
City of Beaumont to utilize the federal funds.
FUNDING SOURCE
General fund for the required match of$10,790 or 25%.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to receive funding in the amount of
$32,370 through the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into
a memorandum of understanding with the Southeast Texas Regional Planning
Commission to facilitate expenditure of the grant funding. The memorandum of
understanding is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program Agreement
This Agreement is entered into between the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
(SETRPC)and the City of Beaumont (referred to herein as Beaumont).
WHEREAS, Beaumont has agreed to purchase flash upgrades and;
WHEREAS,SETRPC has received approval from the State Administrative Agency to purchase
flash upgrades in the amount of$43,160.00 with a 2596 required cash match from the 2010
Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program, and;
WHEREAS, Beaumont agrees to provide the required 25%matching funds in the amount of
$10,790.00 for the sole purpose of upgrading existing City of Beaumont radios with digital flash
upgrades for public safety purposes, and;
WHEREAS, in the event of a large scale emergency or incident,the radio flash upgrades
would benefit the citizens of Beaumont and the region by providing critical interoperable
communications in a timely fashion, and;
WHEREAS,the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission Homeland Security Division
agrees to this arrangement regarding the use of the Interoperable Emergency Communications
Grant Program funding for this purpose;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
authorizes Homeland Security and Emergency Management Planning Division to allocate 2010
Interoperable Emergency Communications funds in the amount of$43,160.00 for the purchase
of flash upgrades.
EXHIBIT "A"
IN WITNESS THEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the last date signed below.
Shaun P. Davis, Executive Director Date
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
The Honorable Becky Ames Date
City of Beaumont
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BEA ;
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 19,2012 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent
Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a resolution accepting the Calder Avenue Drainage and Pavement
Improvement Project—Phase III,approving a change order decreasing the project
amount and approving final payment
2. Consider a resolution approving an annual contract for painting and related
services for use by the Building Services Division
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application and
enter into a contract with Texas Department of Transportation for a Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality grant for the purchase of three new buses for the
Beaumont Municipal Transit System
WORK SESSIONS
* Review and discuss draft maps and population/demographic data related to
redistricting of electoral wards
* Discuss the possibility of amending the 2012 Capital Program to add a new project,
specifically the design and/or construction of a swimming pool at Rogers Park(Work
Session requested by Councilmembers Getz and Pate)
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment(Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of City of Beaumont v. British Petroleum(BP)
Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont v. City of Beaumont,Texas
* Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase,exchange,lease or value
of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code,to wit:
625 Orleans Street,Hotel Beaumont
4. Consider a resolution granting consent to the Beaumont Housing Authority to
exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire property owned by the City of
Beaumont(vacated Beaumont Family Violence Task Force building located at
Fair Park)
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880-3777 three days prior to the meeting.
BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
PRESENTATION OF DRAFT PLANS FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF
SINGLE-MEMBER COUNCIL WARDS
June 19, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Beaumont City Council Chambers
801 Main Street, 1 st floor
Beaumont, Texas
The Beaumont City Council will meet Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the
Beaumont City Council Chambers for a presentation by Alan Bojorquez of the
Bojorquez Law Firm, PLLC, on draft plans for the reapportionment of the City's
four single-member council wards.
All interested persons are invited to attend.
CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE BEAUMONT
REUNI6N REGULAR
PRESENTAC16N DEL ANTEPROYECTO PARA LA REDISTRIBUC16N
DE DISTRITOS DE UN SOLO MIEMBRO
19 de junio de 2012
a las 1:30 p.m.
La C6mara del Concejo Municipal de Beaumont
801 Main Street, 1 st floor
Beaumont, Texas
El Concejo Municipal de Beaumont se reunird el martes, el 19 de junio de 2012,
a las 1:30 p.m. en la Cemara del Concejo Municipal de Beaumont para una
presentaci6n por Alan Bojorquez del Bufete de Abogados Bojorquez, SRLP,
sobre el anteproyecto para la redistribuci6n de los cuatro distritos de un solo
miembro de la Ciudad.
Todas las personas interesadas estcin invitadas a asistir.
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June 19,2012
Consider a resolution accepting the Calder Avenue Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project
—Phase III, approving a change order decreasing the project amount and approving final payment
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITT City Council Agenda Item
T • E • % A • S
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Patrick Donart, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution accepting the Calder Avenue
Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project-Phase III.
BACKGROUND
On June 29, 2010, City Council awarded Reytec Construction Resource,Inc. the contract for the
Calder Avenue Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project-Phase III. in the amount of
$9,879,522.15. There were(5)five previous change orders resulting in a cumulative decrease of
($14,773.93).
Change Order No. 6&Final in the amount of($86,055.55) is required to adjust the quantities
actually used during the performance of the project, decreasing the contract amount to
$9,778,692.67. The project has been inspected and completed in accordance with the Terms and
Conditions set out in the contract documents and we recommend final payment to Reytec
Construction Resources, Inc. in the amount of$500,385.07.
The MBE goal achieved as Reytec Construction Resources,Inc.is a MBE contractor.A copy of the
schedule identifying the contractor as MBE is attached.
FUNDING SOURCE
Funds are available through the Capital Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
CITY OF BEAUMONT
DATE: June 12,2012
PROJECT: CALDER PHASE-III
OWNER: CITY OF BEAUMONT
CONTRACTOR: Reytec Construction Resources,Inc.
CHANGE ORDER NO.:6&Final
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Adjusting the estimated quantities to match final quantities used during the performance of the project below.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $9,879,522.15
NET FROM PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS NO.1,2,3,4&5: $9,864,748.22
TOTAL AMOUNT OF THIS CHANGE ORDER: ($86,055.55)
PERCENT OF THIS CHANGE ORDER: -0.87%
TOTAL PERCENT CHANGE ORDER TO DATE: -1.02%
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT: $9,778,692.67
ACCEPTED BY:
CONTRACTOR
RECOMMENDED BY:
PATRICK DONART,P.E., PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DAMON JONES,EXT.
ATTESTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
KYLE HAYES,CITY MANAGER TINA BROUSSARD,CITY CLERK
CITY OF BEAUMONT
SCMULE OF MBE PARTICIPATION
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CERTIFIED MBE CONIRACT'OR ADDRESS� �S
TYPE OF WORK AGREED PRICE
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ent with MBE Contractors for work listed in this schedule conditioned upon execution of a
The undersigned will enter into a formal agreem
contract with the City of Beaumont.
NOTE: 1. This schedule should be submitted with your bid.
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AFFIDAVIT OF BILLS PAID
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
Andrew Lucio III Being first duly sworn,state that he is Controller of Rater Construction Resources,
i Inc.of -Harris County of Texas,hereinafter call"Company",and The said Company has performed work
and/or furnished for Cif of Beaumont hereinafter called"Owner"pursuant to a contract,dated with
Owner(hereinafter called"Contract's for the construction of:
PROJECT: Calder Avenue Drainage&Pavement Improvement Project Phase III
PROJECT NO: ST1920
That all just and lawful invoices against the Company for Labor,materials and expendable equipment
employed in the performance of the Contract and have been paid in full from August 1",2010 through
May 31st,2012 prior to acceptance of payments from the Owner, and
That the Company agrees to indemnify and hold the Owner and Engineers harmless from all liability
arising from claims by subcontractors,materialmen and suppliers under Contract, and
That no claims have been made or filed upon the payment bond,
That the Company has not received any claims or notice of claims from the subcontractor,materialmen
and suppliers.
Reytec Construction Resources,Inc.
By
Controller
Title
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF;HARRIS
BEFORE ME,The undersigned authority,on this day personally appeared Andrew Lucio of Re ec
Construction Resources Inc , a Texas Corporation, known to me,to be the person and officer whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the executed the same as
the act and deed of such corporation, for the purpose of consideration therein expressed and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE ON THIS THE 8th day of June 2012.
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2010, the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas,
passed Resolution No.10-173 awarding a contract in the amount of $9,879,522.15 to
Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., of Houston, Texas,for the Calder Avenue Drainage
and Pavement Improvement Project - Phase III; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$94,928 was required for adding
construction items and reducing construction item quantities to the Calder Avenue
Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project- Phase III, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $9,974,450.15; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of$9,850.00 was required for costs
associated with the existing drainage and the proposed waterline installation conflicts,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $9,984,300.15; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $68,697.30 was required for
adding construction items and reducing construction item quantities necessary to resolve
drainage and water line conflicts, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$10,052,997.45; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 4 in the amount of($188,276.85)was required for
items to resolve tree,tree grate&pit, sidewalk and retaining wall adjustments and sanitary
sewer line adjustments, thereby decreasing the contract amount to $9,864,720.60; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $27.62 was required for costs
associated with new items to adjust drainage and traffic issues, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $9,864,748.22; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of($86,055.55)is required to adjust
the quantities actually used during the performance of the project,thereby decreasing the
contract amount to $9,778,692.67; and
WHEREAS, the project has been inspected and completed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the contract and should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order
No. 6 to adjust quantities actually used during the performance of the project, thereby
decreasing the contract amount by ($86,055.55) for a total contract amount of
$9,778,692.67.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Calder Avenue Drainage and Pavement
Improvement Project - Phase III be and the same is hereby accepted.
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BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to make final
payment in the amount of$500,385.07 to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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June 19,2012
Consider a resolution approving an annual contract for painting and related services for use by the
Building Services Division
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY
BEAUMOK*
T • E • % • A • s City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution awarding an annual contract
for painting and related services to BRC Painting,Inc., of
Beaumont, in the estimated amount of$131,300.
BACKGROUND
Bids were requested for an annual contract to provide painting and related services for use by the
Building Services Division. The contract will provide for the commercial grade painting
requirements of all City facilities.
Five(5)vendors were notified and four(4)responses were received. Specifications requested
hourly labor rates for painters and helpers together with percentage markup for materials and
equipment rentals. Bids were evaluated on a total annual cost based upon estimated labor hours
for each skill category and condition.
Low bid was received from DAMA Ace Construction Management, LLC, of Beaumont at
$131,250. This bid was rejected due to the failure to provide references to support any significant
commercial painting experience as it's primary business function.
Next low bid was from BRC Painting, Inc., at$131,300. BRC Painting, Inc., is a commercial
painting contractor and has previously performed satisfactorily on City work.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
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BID TABULATION: Annual Contract for Painting and Related Services
BID No. BF0412-26
OPENING DATE: Thursday,May 24,2012
P16State ruces General onst s ng A Ace
j Beaumont Port Arthur Beaumont
Rate Hr I Total
r 4.00 102 000.00
1 20.00 $ 10 000.00
1 . _, 112,000.00
Painter 200 40. 8 6 . S 1 51.00 $ 10 200.00
• 2 . 30.00 1 S 3,000.00
10. 1 3 1131111110 na S 13,200.00
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nter 50 6 51.00 2,550.00
r I so 22.0011 11 42.001 $ 30.00 1 $ 1500.00
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4,050.00
ate s ent u 1 10% 2 10% 1 $ 2,000.00
I 111d 1 146.100.35 $ 203,550.00 1311
No Response: Stilley Enterprises,John Dowie
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, bids were received for an annual contract for painting and related
services for use by the Building Services Division; and,
WHEREAS, BRC Painting, Inc.,of Beaumont,Texas, submitted a bid in the amount
of$131,300; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by BRC Painting,
Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the bid submitted by BRC Painting, Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, for an annual
contract for painting and related services in the amount of$131,300 be accepted by the
City of Beaumont; and,
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contact with
BRC Painting, Inc., for the purposes described herein.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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June 19,2012
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application and enter into a
contract with Texas Department of Transportation for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
grant for the purchase of three new buses for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY
REAUMDN*
T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to submit an application and enter into a contract with the
Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT) for a
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ) grant for
the purchase of new buses for Beaumont Municipal Transit.
BACKGROUND
City staff and Beaumont Municipal Transit(BMT)have prepared a grant application for
$1,500,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ) funds to replace three(3)older
diesel buses with three(3)new compressed natural gas(CNG)buses. The purpose of this grant is
to fund projects that will reduce vehicle-related emissions. Currently, Beaumont Municipal
Transit operates fifteen(15) CNG buses, funded from a prior CMAQ grant. By securing this
grant, BMT's bus fleet would be completely CNG-fueled.
FUNDING SOURCE
The grant will pay up to 80%of the costs of the new buses,with a required 20%match. The City
will make application to the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission for development
credits(formerly known as toll credits)which can be used to satisfy the $300,000 match
requirement. If the application to the Planning Commission is not successful, the City will not
accept the CMAQ funds.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval.
30 RTS► CANDIDATE SUBMUSION FORM
Prod ID:
Fundim CaL.
Prt ect Sponsor City of Beaumont
Contact Person Chris Boone
Address P.O. Box 3827
CIIVMp Beaumont 77704
Phone Number 409-880-3764
Fax Number 409-880-3133
Emd Address cboone @ci.beaumont.tx.us
PWAOMr It +►Ylod�r
Projeft
Street Narrefflundlional Replace remaining Three Diesel uses wiffi CNG to compete
-Transit fleet mriversion-
Loc3gw From
Lt To
Three Transit Suits
Length In Miles A
Existing Total Lanes NIA
Future TOM Lanes N/A
24 haws Trafk Vdtmte N/A Pe oft Tnxu: N/A
Year of Tratflc Count N/A
Projed Cart
Esdrrtattad Total Cost $1,500 U00
Federal/StMe Share $1,200,000
Loci Share $300,000 ComrrMIM-W YES
Docurnertt abon Attached?
Dees the local share exceed
minimum match requitemcw.
NO
Prod Status-Phase Environmental Preliminary Eng. Riftd-Way,
PftMt Oxnplete N/A N/A N/A
Estimated Eady Start Date 2013
EsUrnated Years for N/A
Ctruction
Attach a prod ioeabon map complete the ttrNNtrtg p0ges,
Does the prod have a dedicated local funding souroe(bond ISM, etc.)? YES
*Resolution approval scheduled for July 19,2012
JOHi M Project Selection Prom May 2012
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to submit an application and enter
into a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the purchase of new buses for Beaumont
Municipal Transit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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June 19,2012
Consider a resolution granting consent to the Beaumont Housing Authority to exercise its power of
eminent domain to acquire property owned by the City of Beaumont(vacated Beaumont Family
Violence Task Force building located at Fair Park)
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY
O'EAUMON*
T • E • g • A • s City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City AttorneyA6(-
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2012
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution granting consent to the
Beaumont Housing Authority to exercise its power of
eminent domain to acquire property owned by the City of
Beaumont for the amount of$123,000.
BACKGROUND
The Beaumont Housing Authority has expressed an interest in acquiring the vacated Beaumont
Family Violence Task Force building located at Fair Park. This building was once used as the
YMBL offices. Once renovated, the plan is that the building would be used as a community
resource center in conjunction with the HOPE VI complex already constructed on a portion of
the Fair Park site. The'Beaumont Housing Authority wishes to exercise its right of eminent
domain in the acquisition of the building. In order to acquire property belonging to a
municipality and already devoted to a public use, it is necessary to first seek and gain consent of
the City Council. The City Administration has been in discussions with the Beaumont Housing
Authority and believes the renovation and use of the building as a resource center for the HOPE
VI complex would be an appropriate use.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the Beaumont Housing Authority is interested in acquiring the vacated
Beaumont Family Violence Task Force building located at Fair Park for the amount of
$123,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Beaumont Housing Authority has the power of the exercise of
eminent domain; and,
WHEREAS, consent of the governmental entity is required if the property to be
acquired is already devoted to public use and belongs to a municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the intended use for the property as a
community resource center to be used in conjunction with the HOPE VI housing complex
is appropriate and is in the best interest of the citizens of Beaumont and consent should
be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the Beaumont Housing Authority be and it is hereby granted consent to
exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire the vacated Family Violence Task Force
building owned by the City of Beaumont in the amount of$123,000.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
June, 2012.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
WORK SESSIONS
* Review and discuss draft maps and
population/demographic data related to
redistricting of electoral wards
* Discuss the possibility of amending the
2012 Capital Program to add a new
project, specifically the design and/or
construction of a swimming pool at
Rogers Park (Work Session requested by
Councilmembers Getz and Pate)