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City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 24, 2001 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
OPENING
• Invocation Pledge Roll Call
• Presentations and Recognition
• Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
• Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider amending Ordinances No. 01-006 and 0 1-03 3 to fill vacant positions
for alternate judges for the May 5, 2001 General and Special Election
2. Consider approving a contract for the construction of a 5-million gallon
(MG) clearwell and high-service/filter backwash pump station at the water
production plant on Pine Street
3. Consider approving a contract for the construction of a new waste disposal
cell at the City's landfill facility
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Janice Haynes v. City of Beaumont, et al
Buncy Seago, Sr. and Audrey Seago, Individually and as heirs of the Estate
of Deanene Linette Seago v. City of Beaumont et al
COMMENTS
• Councilmembers comment on various matters
• City Manager Report
• Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids
or services are requested to contact Kyle Hayes at 880-3716 a day prior to the meeting.
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Amend Ordinance No. 01-006 and 01-033 to fill vacant positions for alternate judges for the May
5, 2001 General and Special Election
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City of Beaumont
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Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Barbara Liming, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 18, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Amend Ordinances No.01-006 and 01-033 to fill vacant positions for
altemate judges for the May 5, 2001 General and Special Election.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends appointing Lila Combs as alternate judge for Precinct 7; and
Althea Suire as alternate judge for Precinct 72.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 01-006 was approved on February 6, 2001, calling the General Election to be held
May 5, 2001 to elect Ward Councilmembers, designating polling place, appointing election
officials, and addressing other pertinent factors of the election. The ordinance was amended by
Ordinance No. 01-033 on April 10. However, two additional vacancies caused by resignations
due to illness and a family emergency necessitate amending the ordinance to approve replacement
appointments for two precinct officials.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
Appointment and alternate judges at Precincts 7 and 72.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and City Clerk
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny amending the election ordinance to alternate judges for Precincts 7 and 72.
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 01-
006 AND ORDINANCE 01-033,THE ELECTION ORDINANCE
WHICH CALLED A GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE 5TH
DAY OF MAY, 2001 TO FILL VACANCIES FOR PRECINCT
JUDGES AND ALTERNATES AND AMENDING PRECINCTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
THAT Ordinances 01-006 and 01-033, Section 5, be and the same are hereby
amended to reflect the appointment of persons to fill previously vacant precinct judge
positions. The persons whose names appear in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof for all purposes are appointed presiding judges and alternates for the
respective polling places with authority to select and appoint clerks.
Pursuant to Sections 32.032 and 32.033 of the Texas Election Code, the presiding
judge for each election precinct shall appoint a minimum of two (2) clerks and a maximum
of five (5) clerks for the proper conduct of the election.
Section 2.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances should for any reason
be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
GAMORDINANCWMEND\001-06 judges
Section 3.
All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of the conflict only.
Section 4.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 24th day of April,
2001.
Mayor -
GAMORDINANCIAMEND1001-06 judges
EXHIBIT A - 2001 GENERAL ELECTION ORDINANCE
PRECINCT POLLING LOCATION JUDGE ALTERNATE
Region V Education Center Don E. Hegele Yvonne Smith
2295 Delaware
Beaumont, Texas 77703
2 Smith Middle School Bettye Desoto Louis Desoto
4415 Concord
Beaumont, Texas 77703
3 Brown Alternative Center Etta Lois Hope Helen Parker
(formerly French Elem.)
1900 Pope
Beaumont, Texas 77703
4 BISD Administration Dr. Bruce Drury Cherry Ford
Building
3395 Harrison
Beaumont, Texas 77706
5 Caldwood Elementary Jimmie O'Neal Dolorous Kelley
102 Berkshire Lane
Beaumont, Texas 77707
6 Central Senior High School Williams Cullins Celeste V. Johnson
88 Royal Purple Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77702
7 0. C. "Mike" Taylor Career Muriel J. Krepper Lila Combs
Center
2330 North
Beaumont, Texas 77702
8 Magnolia Baptist Church Shelia Hebert Merlessa Sweet
2830 Pine Street
Beaumont, Texas 77703
10 Scott Olive Baptist Church Nannette Cantue Sheila Hebert
1050 Ewing
Beaumont, Texas 77701
11 Jefferson County Rose Marie Owens Lorenzo Lee
Courthouse Owens
1149 Pearl
Beaumont, Texas 77701
12/13 Dunbar Elementary Revordia Williams Maude Bell
825 Jackson
Beaumont, Texas 77701
14 Ogden Elementary School Alice Andrews James H. Hardy
2300 Victoria
Beaumont, Texas 77701
15 King Middle School Annie Pumphrey Olivia Gonzales
1400 Avenue A
Beaumont, Texas 77701
16 Fletcher Elementary Herman Davis, Jr.
School
1050 Avenue E
Beaumont, Texas 77701
17 Municipal Airport Lennis Almon Walter S. Almon
Highway 90
Beaumont, Texas 77713
18 Ozen High School Dorothy S. Thomas Levora Anderson
3443 Fannett Road
Beaumont, Texas 77705
19 BISD Administration, Annex Leonie Bodin Leo Lemell
1025 Woodrow
Beaumont, Texas 77705
20 Pietzsch Elementary Grace DeMary Roberta Howard
4301 Highland Avenue
Beaumont, Texas 77705
22 Guess Elementary School Vickie Clement Kathie Walker
8055 Old Voth Road
Beaumont, Texas 77713
23 LNVA Lucille Bryan Wallace Bryan
7850 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, Texas 77708
26, 90 Municipal Airport Donna Kay Bobbie F. Watson
Highway 90 Hargraves
Beaumont, Texas 77713
27, 78, 86 Amelia Elementary Huberta Maynor Maedell Janecka
565 South Major Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77707
39 Blanchette Elementary Maudry Plummer Isabelle Sonnier
2400 Lela
Beaumont, Texas 77705
62 Sallie Curtis Elementary Ward McCurtain Edna McCurtain
6225 North Circuit
Beaumont, Texas 77706
63 Lucas Elementary Thelma Nobles Mrs. Timmie Bell
1750 East Lucas
Beaumont, Texas 77703
64, 92 Community Players (former Mary B. Francis Joe Byerly
Tyrrell Park Elementary)
5515 Phelps
Beaumont, Texas 77705
65 Regina-Howell School Peter J. Bevlaqua Verna Bevlaqua
5850 Regina
Beaumont, Texas 77706
67, 21 South Park Middle School Viola Koenig Marjorie Applebach
4500 Highland Avenue
Beaumont, Texas 77705
68 Austin Middle School Bobby T. Cowart Frances Strachn
3410 Austin
Beaumont, Texas 77706
72 Southern Star Gymnastics James Suire Althea Suire
7595 Highway 105
Beaumont, Texas 77713
73 George Marshall Middle Ella Sanders John Clayton
School
6455 Gladys
Beaumont, Texas 77706
75 Lamar University, Willie Marrou Janice F. Marrou
McDonald Gym
4400 MLK, JR., PKWY
Beaumont, Texas 77705
77 St. Pius X Church Schieketta E. Lois Simmons
5075 Bigner Road Simmons
Beaumont, Texas 77707
79 Tennis Center John N. Mistrot Mary Malone
6455 College
Beaumont, Texas 77707
84 Fehl School Ora Magee Carolyn R.
3350 Blanchette Calhoun
Beaumont, Texas 77701
85 OCAW Hall Alice Dyes Verline Davenport
2490 South 11 th Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
87, 88 Pine Burr Baptist Church Mary Ehrensberger Paula Lagendre
5095 Pine Burr
Beaumont, Texas 77708
89 Ridgewood Retirement Ruth Cole Leah Beard
Center
2520 IH 10E
Beaumont, Texas 77703
104 Wesley United Methodist Helen Stone Eloise Sole
3890 Dowlen Road
Beaumont, Texas 77706
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Council consider a contract for the construction of a 5-million gallon (MG) clearwell and high-
service/filter backwash pump station
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City of Beaumont
� Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: April 24, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 16, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a contract for the construction of 5-million gallon
(MG) clearwell and high-service/filter backwash pump station.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval of a contract with Blacksher& Sons, Inc., in the amount of
$6,575,000 for the construction of 5-MG clearwell and high-service/filter backwash pump station
at the water production plant on Pine Street.
BACKGROUND
The surface water treatment plant on Pine Street supplies approximately two-thirds of the City's
drinking water. Prior to 1998, treated(finished)water was stored in two 5-MG clearwells located
at the City's water treatment plant before pumping to the distribution system. The South Clearwell
and the North Clearwell were constructed in 1949 and 1959 respectively, and provided the
redundancy necessary for reliable plant operation. Half of the total storage capacity at the water
treatment plant was lost after the failures at the North Clearwell in October 1998. Treated water is
currently stored in the South Clearwell which has reached the end of its 50-year life. The proposed
clearwell will provide sufficient treated water storage capacity to allow the high-service pumps to
meet the maximum hourly demand while treating only the maximum daily demand through the water
treatment plant.
BUDGETARYIMPACT
Funds are available for this project from the Water Utilities Division Capital Improvement Fund.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager, Public Works Director, and Water Utilities Manager
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny the construction of a 5-MG clearwell and high-service/filter backwash pump station
at the water production plant on Pine Street.
Freese 6 Nichols,Inc. BID TABULATION
Consulting Engineers
4055 International Pkwy.0200
Fort Worth,TX 76109
Client:. City of Beaumont Blaekshor 6 Sons,Inc. ALLCO,Inc. LEM Construction Co.,Inc. SeTEX Construction Corp
Project,. 5 MG Cle rwall 3 High Service/Filter Backwash Pump Statlon 4168 Hwy 87 South P.O.Box 3684 10849 Klrrghurst,Suite 150 P O Box 20678
Bid pats: February 22,2001 Orange,Texas 77630 Boaumonl,Texas 77704 Houston,Texas 77099 Beaumont,Texas 77701
ProjeclNo.- BMT00151D
e Description juaniij unit Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cust Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cusl T
1 Phase I hnprovenls,complete as shown in Plans 1 LS $5.696.718 00 15.698.718 OU 56.041 218 00 $6 047:18 00 S8.OS5 SOU 110 be OSS SUO Ju _Si J I
2 10evelopment.design•implementation of Trench Safety S ste+ -ILF S5001 $6.00000 SS 00 $5 000 00 SS GO 58 750 GJ n I `
3a Furnish,test,deliver,and provide competent service technicia 21 ET71 $92.845001 $185.69000 592.845 00 $185.690 00 $92 845 Jjr- S 165 690 Gu
3b Additional cost for witnessed tests for(2)pumps(FB-2.3) 2 EA $1.684 00 S3.368 00 $1.684001 $3 36800 f 1 684 GJ gJ 363-all
3c I Additional cost for witnessed tests for(2)2300-volt motors(F4 2 EA $10.583001 $21.166 00 S10-56300 S21.16600 S 10 SBJ 00 521 163 w
4a IFuinish.test,deliver,and provide competent service technicia 2 EA 599.779.00 $199,558 00 $99.779 00 $199 558 00 $99 779 U0 514?558 vJ !` ••�:
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4b lAdditional cost for witnessed tests for(2)pumps(HS-1.2) I 2 EA $1.505.001 $3.01000 S 1.505 00 $3 01000 S t 505 OO I $3 010O-')
4c Add tional cost for witnessed tests for(2)2300-volt motors(H 2 EA
$2,754 00 $5,508 00 $2.754 00 $S 508 00 S2 754 UO S5 508 00 _5: = J0 J i_'`
ga Furnish,test,deliver,and provide competent service technicia 2 EA $69.579001 $139.15800 569,579 UO 51 79.158 00 $69 57900 S 129 158 00 :•,n-'
i�',�_t:; 1_: ".
Sb Addd onal c031 for witnessed tests for(2)pumps(HS-7,8) I 2 EA $1.195001 $2.39000 f 1 t 95 00 $2 39000 —S] 195 00 52 35G 00 j l '_. J S2
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5c Addiuonat cost for witnessed tests for(2)2300-volt motors(H 2 EA $2.270001 $4.54000 $2.270 00 S4 54000 S:—2 00 a�,s)U' -
50 jProvide competent service technician for Variable Frequency 0 2 EA $88.137001 $176 274 GU 588 137 00 + 5176 274 qG ^S9tl 1 J7,1r,
Se Addd�ondl cosf for witnessed tests for(2)Variable Frequent q 2 EA $2.500 00 SS 000 00
- - - -- -- ---- -$120 -
6a furnish 1a31.deliver,and provider competent service lechmaa 1 EA 1 5120,035 00 f 120 UJS 00 f 12G U:fS UO S 12n:1]S(JOY OJ5 r t S 1'U 07:
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6t) Aadrt,onal cost(or witnessed tests(or(1)pumps(HS-3) I 1 I EA---j $1.195001 $1.10500 51 195 OG $1 195_00 —51 195 OG —Al 195 J: - 7-T
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6 Adddalnal cost for witnessed tests for(1)2300-volt motors(1-14 11 EA $3.390 00 $3.790 00 33 390 00 f3 351)00 33'790 uG S]790 GG ii
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TOTAL AMOUNT•BASE BID 56,676,000.00 58,922,600.00 18,932,632.00 — - (9,846.06-0-0 0 1
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Council consider the award of a contract for construction of a new waste disposal cell at the
City's landfill facility
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GW_ Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 12, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consideration of the award of a contract for construction
of a new waste disposal cell at the City's landfill facility.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the award of a contract to Environmental Specialties International, Inc.
in the amount of$1,233,539.14 for the construction of a new waste disposal cell at the municipal
landfill.
BACKGROUND
Five (5)bids were received on Monday, April 9, 2001, for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies
and equipment needed to construct a new 18.5 acre waste disposal cell at the landfill in accordance
with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) regulations. The new cell is
necessary due to diminishing disposal capacity in the existing landfill cells, and should provide
sufficient disposal capacity for approximately four (4) years.
Construction of the new cell will consist of the appropriate excavation work, installation of a two
(2) foot constructed clay liner, a leachate collection system to safely dewater waste materials, a
synthetic plastic liner system, and two (2) feet of protective soil covering the liner system.
The bids received are as follow:
Vendor Total Bid Amount
Environmental Specialties International, Inc. $1,233,539.14
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Canoma Construction Co. $1,439,752.40
Groves, Texas
Construction of Landfill Waste Disposal Cell
April 12, 2001
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Vendor Total Bid Amount
First Augusta dba Onyx Contractors $1,544,807.21
Odessa, Texas
LD Construction $1,658,867
Beaumont, Texas
BNC Environmental Services, Inc. $1,678,188
Houston, Texas
The project is scheduled to begin in May, 2001, with an estimated completion time of six (6)
months.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Solid Waste Fund.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager, Central Services Director and Clean Community Director.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny accepting a bid from Environmental Specialties International, Inc. in the amount of
$1,233,539.14 for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the
construction of a new waste disposal cell at the municipal landfill.
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City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 24, 2001 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve a resolution authorizing an application for and acceptance of the Southeast
Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant
B) Approve a contract for a fleet fueling management system
C) Approve an annual contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine
D) Authorize the acquisition of properties for the Charlton Pollard Parksite and Neighborhood
Shopping Center
CONSENT AGENDA APRIL 24, 2001
* Committee Appointments
Lamar Roach would be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment(Zoning). The current term will
expire April 23, 2003. (Mayor David Moore)
Joey Hilliard would be appointed to the Board of Adjustment (Zoning). The term will commence
April 24, 2001 and expire April 23, 2003. (Mayor David Moore)
A) Approve a resolution authorizing an application for and acceptance of the Southeast
Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant
Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing an application for and acceptance
of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
is a multi jurisdictional agency comprised of five personnel from the Beaumont Police Department,
and one each from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,Port Arthur Police Department, and
Orange County District Attorney's office. The application for the FY 2002 Grant is in the amount
of$608,867. State funds in the amount of$444,292 are being requested from the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority. It is estimated that the participating agencies will provide$164,575 of in-
kind-matches to assist with the operation of the Task Force. The operating expenses for the
Beaumont officers assigned to the Task Force are estimated at $42,670. A copy of the staff
memorandum is attached for your review.
B) Approve a contract for a fleet fueling management system
Administration recommends approval of a contract for a fleet fueling management system to FF
Operating Co., Inc. d.b.a. Fleet Fueling of Beaumont. Fleet Fueling's proposal includes replacing
all dispensing units at the Concord and Lafin Road sites with new dual gasoline and high volume
diesel dispensing units, maintenance of fuel inventory, replacing the existing cardreader with a new
cardreader system, maintaining all reports as mandated by both federal and state regulations, and
providing four automated offsite fueling centers located in various areas of the city that are open 24
hours a day, 365 days per year. The approximate annual cost for the system is $34,736. A copy of
the staff memorandum is attached for your review.
C) Approve an annual contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine
Administration recommends approval of an annual contract with DXI Industries for purchasing
liquid chlorine with an estimated annual expenditure of$55,396. The chemical is used by the
Water Utilities Division to disinfect and purify the water supply. A copy of the staff memorandum
is attached for your review.
D) Authorize the acquisition of properties for the Charlton Pollard Parksite and
Neighborhood Shopping Center
Administration recommends acquiring properties located at 2140 Irving Street, 634 Neicy Street
and 2068 Irving in the total amount of$7,200. The properties would be purchased from Betty
Jefferson. A copy of the staff memorandum is attached for your review.
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City of Beaumont
�• Council Agenda Item
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TO: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
FROM: Tom Scofield,Chief of Police
PREPARED: James R. Smith, Lt.
MEETING DATE: April 24,2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 17, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council review of Resolution authorizing application for
new funding of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval of Resolution authorizing application for and acceptance of
Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant.
BACKGROUND
As result of Title 43, Part III, Chapter 57 of the Texas Administrative Code, local governmental
agencies may apply for one year funding for a State Grant through the Texas Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority. The City of Beaumont has been the grantee of the Southeast Texas Auto
Theft Task Force since 1993. The Task Force is presently operating on $400,000 funded by the
Texas Automobile Prevention Authority and $164,322 of in-kind matches by the participating
agencies.
The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a multi jurisdiction agency comprised of five
personnel from the Beaumont Police Department, and one each from Jefferson County Sheriffs
Office, Pt. Arthur Police Department, and Orange County District Attorney's office. Since the
inception of the Task Force motor vehicle thefts have decrease by 56%from 3048 in 1992 to 1328
in 2000 in Jefferson and Orange Counties.The Task Force has accounted for 968 arrests,filed 1258
criminal cases,and recovered 1195 vehicles valued at 12 million dollars. The Task Force focuses
efforts in two areas: investigations, which target thefts for profit, street gang related thefts, and
repeat offenders; and public awareness, which uses media campaigns, training, and public
presentations to promote prevention techniques and awareness. The 594 motor vehicle thefts in the
City of Beaumont for`2000 represents a 26%decrease over the previous year and the lowest yearly
total since the inception of the Task Force.
The application for the FY'2002 Grant is in the amount of$608,867. State funds in the amount of
$444,292 are being requested from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. It is estimated that
the participating agencies will provide$164,575 of in-kind matches to assist with the operation of
the Task Force.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The requested State Funds will pay salary and benefits, estimated at$197,350 for one Lieutenant
and two patrol officers. The City's in-kind match will pay for the salaries and benefits, estimated
at $133,481, for one Sergeant Investigator and one patrol officer. These are existing positions
within the Police Department and will not increase the overall City budget.
The operating expenses for the Beaumont officers assigned to the Task Force are estimated at
$42,670. Requested State funds will cover$21,856 of the cost. The estimated in-kind match by the
City is $20,814,which provides a vehicle for the Lieutenant from the existing police department
pool,fuel,oil,and maintenance for all Beaumont Police Department personnel assigned to the Task
Force,office supplies for two officers,pager lease for all P.D.personnel,and cellular phone service
for all P.D. personnel. This creates no additional increase on the city budget.
PREVIOUS ACTION
Resolution No. 00-109 was passed by the City Council on April 25, 2000 authorizing the City
Manager to apply for and execute all necessary documents to authorize acceptance, receive and
disburse grant funds,and to execute inter-local agreements related to the operation of the Southeast
Texas Auto Theft Task Force for fiscal year 2001.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
A new resolution is necessary authorizing the City Manager to apply for and execute all necessary
documents to authorize acceptance, receive and disburse grant funds, and to execute inter-local
agreements related to the operation of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force for fiscal year
2002.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and the Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve resolution authorizing the application for new funding from the Texas Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority for the FY'2002 operations of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to apply for a grant in the
amount of $565,492 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for FY 2001
operations of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to
execute necessary documents to authorize acceptance of the grant, receive and disburse
grant funds, and to execute interlocal agreements related to the operation of the Southeast .
Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the �2—'-�54 day
of , 2000.
- Mayor-
GACAROURESOLUTf1STXAUT0.RES
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City of Beaumont
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ CERTIFICATE TO COPY OF PUBLIC RECORD
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
I hereby certify, in the performance of the functions of my office, that the attached
instrument is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution 00-109, as the same appears of
record in my office and that said document is an official record from the public office of the
City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, State of Texas, and is kept in said
office.
I further certify that I am the custodian of the records of the City of Beaumont, that
I have legal custody of said record, and that I am a lawful possessor and keeper and have
legal custody of the records in said office.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said
office this 27th day of April, 2000.
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fit! City Clerk, City of Beaumont
i Jefferson County, Texas
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City of Beaumont
LUJ Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 6, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval to award a contract for a fleet fueling management
system.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends award of a contract for a fleet fueling management system to FF
Operating Co., Inc. d.b.a. Fleet Fueling.
BACKGROUND
Two(2)proposals were received on Monday,March 5,2001, for a(5)five year contract to provide
a fleet fueling management system
The City's fleet fueling system consists of two major fuel dispensing centers located on Lafin and
Concord Roads. These automated dispensing centers provide drivers of City vehicles and equipment
with gasoline and diesel fueL A fuel card is issued to each vehicle and each employee authorized to
drive a vehicle is given a secure Personal Identification Number(PIN) for access to the system A
cardreader at the two sites electronically retrieves information,such as the employee's name,vehicle
unit number, fuel type, fuel quantity, mileage or hours, gallons dispensed and transaction date and
time when fuel is dispensed. This information is collected electronically from both sites and uploaded
to the fleet system software providing fuel and usage history for each vehicle or equipment unit. A
tank monitoring system at each site also retrieves data related to the maintenance ofthe fuel inventory
for upload to the fleet software.
The City's fuel procurement system has provided staff with adequate, but limited reports of fuel
usage. The dispensing centers are not in operation after hours or on weekends and holidays.
Providing a means for refueling vehicles after hours necessitated the implementation of a Fina fleet
fueling card system in 1992. The Fina fleet fueling card allows after hour users to purchase fuel at
Fleet Fueling Management System
April 6, 2001
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local Fina retail outlets throughout the city. After hours users are primarily Police, EMS, Fire and
Water Department employees. Although the system provides convenience for after hour users, the
data needed for an accurate fuel and usage history is not retrievable.
In addition,there are small fueling sites located at the Water Utilities facility on Langham Road and
at Fire Stations No. 1, 4 and10 for refueling units. These sites are not automated, therefore, no
information related to the vehicle or user is retrievable. They are equipped with tank monitoring
systems for inventory maintenance.
Increasing federal and state mandates imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission(TNRCC) have resulted in costly upgrades
to underground fuel storage tanks. All underground fuel storage tanks must be equipped with leak
detection and fuel monitoring systems. A leak detection system records any sudden loss of fuel due
to tank leaks, overfills or pump failure. A tank monitoring system provides additional information
concerning the fuel usage and inventory levels in addition to detecting lost fuel. Ground
contamination from fuel leakage or spills can result in costly remediation.
Fuel sites are closely monitored for compliance by TNRCC and fuel inventory reports must be
maintained and available at any time for inspection by regulatory agencies. Staying abreast of the
regulations and monitoring the service centers for potential hazards, leaks or spills requires
considerable staff time and increases the City's potential liability should a leak not be detected.
Several small fuel tanks located at various fire stations were removed in 1998 because the cost to
renovate the sites could not be justified by their low volume usage.
The centers on Lafin and Concord Roads have been upgraded during the past fifteen (15) years to
include five (5) fiberglass tanks with capacities of 10,000 gallons each,with leak detection systems
and monitoring devices. Dispensing units at the Lafin Road site are older and in need ofreplacement.
The cost of new dispensing units for each site is approximately$10,000. The existing cardreader
system is no longer in production and parts availability will be limited after this year. The cost of a
new cardreader system is approximately$30,000.
Inconveniently located and lack of offsite fueling centers combined with increasing government
mandates and the cost of operations prompted the City to seek altemative solutions for fuel
procurement.
Request for Proposals were distnbuted in February for a fleet fueling management system The
proposal required the successful proponent to assume control and become the operator of the city's
major onsite fuel dispensing centers. An operator, as defined by TNRCC, is in day-today control
of and is responsible for the daily operation of the underground storage tanks. Ownership of the
underground storage tanks remains with the City but the operator's responsibilities include dispensing
fuel, repairs and maintenance of dispensing units, monitoring, reporting, leak detection and
maintenance of fuel inventory.
Fleet Fueling Management System
April 6, 2001
Page 3
Two companies submitted proposals for a five(5)year contract to provide a fleet fueling management
system. Both companies can provide fleet fueling management systems at the fueling sites on
Concord and Lafin Roads and offsite fueling stations at strategic locations throughout the city. The
company submitting the lowest cost to the City is FF Operating Company,Inc. d.b.a. Fleet Fueling,
a Beaumont based company.
Fleet Fueling's proposal includes replacing all dispensing units at the Concord and Lafin Road sites
with new dual gasoline and high volume diesel dispensing units, maintenance of fuel inventory,
replacing the existing cardreader with a new cardreader system, installing a vapor recovery system,
maintaining all reports as mandated by both federal and state regulations, and providing four (4)
automated offsite fueling centers located in various areas ofthe city that are open 24 hours a day,365
days per year.
This partnership relieves the City ofthe responsibility ofmaintaining fuel inventory reports,eliminates
fuel inventory costs, eliminates repair and maintenance costs associated with dispensing units and
provides automated offsite fueling locations with direct reporting capabilities via the Internet.
Presently, bulk fuel orders are placed and expedited a minimum of twice per week by the Fleet
Division's clerical personnel. Approximately 40,000-50,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel are
purchased each month for the two dispensing centers. Each day employees at both fueling sites must
verify fuel inventory to the amounts recorded by the monitoring system and the cardreader. Fuel
reports must be maintained on a daily basis and available for inspection by regulatory agencies.
Replacement fuel cards are encoded and issued by staff as needed. Approximately $17,000 is
expended annually for the operation ofthe two dispensing centers. This cost includes personnel,fuel
cards, repairs, fuel shrinkage and fuel delivery. Last fiscal year, 604,109 gallons of fuel were
purchased for the dispensing centers at an average cost of$1.032 per gallon for unleaded gasoline
and $.99 per gallon for diesel.
Although cost associated with the operation ofthe city's dispensing centers is a factor in the decision
to contract for a fleet fueling management system,there are other benefits that should be considered.
The four (4) offsite fueling centers are dedicated to commercial fleet users and are not located at
convenience stores. Their offsite fueling facilities have large driveways to accommodate any size
vehicle along with video recording equipment for transaction documentation and are open 24 hours
per day, 365 days per year.
Fleet Fueling's offshe fueling stations located within the city limits are at 5080 Washington Blvd.,
3890 Hollywood, 1655 Cardinal Drive, and at the intersection of Eastex Freeway and Tram Road.
The offsite fueling locations will reduce the time required for driving to refueling sites during regular
working hours or after hours. They will provide users, such as police,a means to refuel during the
day at a conveniently located site without requiring them to drive to another area of the city for fuel.
Other departments such as Parks Maintenance and Water Utilities will be able to refuel closer to their
facility and jobsite,thus reducing the drive time required for obtaining fuel. Since their sites are not
located within convenience stores, the perception that city workers are taking extended breaks is
lessened.
Fleet Fueling Management System
April 6, 2001
Page 4
Cards will be issued to each unit and the information can be retrieved as needed indicating the unit
number, vehicle description, mileage or hours, date and time of transaction, fuel type and quantity,
driver's name, fueling location, and user department. The fueling card system will retrieve the
necessary information needed to maintain accurate fuel usage for each vehicle whether dispensed at
the City's fueling site or one of the four (4) offsite locations.
Additionally, staff was also concerned about the availability of fuel should a natural disaster occur.
Fleet Fueling has agreed to provide connections at both City service centers for generators to provide
an alternate power supply. Fleet Fueling in conjunction with Steinhagen Oil Company provided an
amendment to their proposal guaranteeing that the City will be given priority for fuel in the event of
a natural disaster.
The cost for this service is $.0575 per gallon above the Oil Price Information Service (O.P.I.S)
weekly average price for markets located in the south central section of the United States. Based
on the amount of gallons purchased during the previous fiscal year,the approximate annual cost for
this system is$34,736.
At this time,the non automated sites located at Fire Station No. 1,4 and 10 and at the Water Utilities
Center will continue to be the City's responsibility.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds are provided in the Fleet Maintenance Division's operating budget.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Central Services Director.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny the acceptance of a proposal for a five(5)year contract with the option to renew for
three (3) additional years with FF Operating Co., Inc. d.b.a. Fleet Fueling for providing a fuel
management system at a cost of$.0575 per gallon above the average weekly price published by
O.P.I.S.
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..... City of Beaumont
M IL Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 10, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval of an annual contract for the purchase of liquid
chlorine.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends award of an annual contract to DXI Industries for purchasing liquid
chlorine at the unit cost of$251.80 per ton, with an estimated total annual expenditure of$55,396.
BACKGROUND
Bids were requested for an annual contract for liquid chlorine for use by the Public Works
Department, Water Utilities Division. The chemical is used to disinfect and purify the water
supply.
Bid notices were provided to two (2) vendors with both responding with bids. The product of
each bidder met all certifications specified. The bids received were as follow:
Vendor Price Per Ton Est. Annual Expenditure
DXI Industries, Inc. $251.80 $55,396
Houston, Texas
Altivia $254.90 $56,078
Houston, Texas
Annual Contract for Liquid Chlorine
April 10,2001
Page 2
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The prior year contract cost for liquid chlorine was $302 per ton. The total estimated expenditure
is $55,396 for the one (1) year contract period.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Division's operating budget.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager, Central Services Director, and Public Works Director.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny award of a one (1)year contract for purchasing liquid chlorine to DXI Industries,
Inc. at the cost of$251.80 per ton.
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City of Beaumont
Counci l A enda Item
M:Uff is
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Joris P. Colbert, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2001
AGENDA MEMO DATE: April 5, 2001
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of the
properties described as being Tracts 22 & 39, City Plat D, out of
the D. Brown Survey, and Lot 8 Block 2 out of the Amos Addition
for the Charlton Pollard Parksite and Neighborhood Shopping
Center.
RECOMMENDATION
The property owner listed below has agreed to convey their property to the City for the Charlton
Pollard Parksite and Neighborhood Shopping Center.
Tract 22, City Plat D, D. Brown Survey
(2140 Irving Street )
Tract 39, City Plat D, D. Brown Survey
(634 Neicy Street)
Appraised Value (both): $3,600
Lot 8 Block 2 Amos Addition
(2068 Irving)
Appraised Value: $3.600
Total: $7,200
Appraiser: Jimmy W. Bishop
Owner: Betty Jefferson
Administration recommends authorization to acquire this property.
BACKGROUND
This is part of the property being acquired by the City for the future Charlton Pollard Parksite
and Neighborhood Shopping Center.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are being used to purchase this property.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve/Deny authorizing the acquisition of the properties described as being Tracts 22 & 39,
City Plat D, out of the D. Brown Survey, and Lot 8 Block 2 Amos Addition for the Charlton Pollard
Parksite and Neighborhood Shopping Center.
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