HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA JAN 24 2017TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 24, 2017 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-8 /Consent
Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving an ordinance calling the General Election for May 6, 2017, to
elect a Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large, and four (4) Ward
Councilmembers (one each for Ward I, II, III and IV); and approving a Runoff
Election if necessary
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a bid to Maguire
Iron, Inc., of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the Prison Elevated Storage Tank
Rehabilitation Project
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
2, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Brystar Contracting, Inc.
for the Reconstruction and Widening of Avenue A (South of Elgie Street to
Washington Boulevard)
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing the participation by the City of Beaumont with
other Entergy Texas service area cities in matters concerning Entergy before the
Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission in the year 2017
5. Consider a resolution acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state
average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds and
authorize the Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont to submit an application
to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the
proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project known as St. Helena Square
Apartments at 2020 Cottonwood, as well as offering expressed support for the
proposed project
6. Consider a resolution acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state
average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds and
authorize Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the proposed
Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project known as Old Dowlen Cottages at 4167 Old
Dowlen, as well as offering expressed support for the proposed project
7. Consider a resolution approving an agreement with Richard James, III, and The
Sports Society for American Health to hold the 2017 Gusher Marathon on March
4, 2017
8. Consider a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire two
properties off of Erie Street for access to city -owned property
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Discuss and deliberate economic development negotiations regarding a business
entity proposing a Management District development in the City of Beaumont as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Government Code
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.
TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 24, 2017 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — January 10, 2017
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 for the New Fire Station No.
1 Project located at 1675 Caldwell
B) Approve a resolution accepting the donation of property to provide additional right-of-
way for Cedar Street
C) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for an agreement with
West Government Services
E) Authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement for potable water with Lucite
International, Inc.
F) Approve a resolution rejecting all bids for the Loeb Water Well Site — Well No. 3
Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. WU1117-01)