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Home My WebLink AboutMIN SEP 11 2001 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames Bobbie J. Patterson September 11, 2001 Audwin Samuel Lane Nichols, City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Barbara Liming, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on September 11, 2001, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Presentations and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. The Reverend Gerald Bryant, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, gave the invocation. In addition to the invocation, Mayor Moore asked that everyone join him in a moment of silence for the victims of the tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel (arrived at 1:52 p.m.), and Patterson. Also present were Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk. (City Attorney Lane Nichols left the Council Chamber at 1:39 p.m. and returned at 1:41 p.m.) Mayor Moore encouraged citizens to not panic because of the terrorist attack today in New York, but to pull themselves and their resources together. He announced that there is not shortage of gasoline, said this is a time to be thoughtful and proud to be an American. He appealed to everyone to remain still and peaceful, asked ministers to assist in keeping the community calm and encouraged prayer meeting attendance. Presentations and Recognitions - No proclamations were issued. Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items - No one wished to address these items. Consent Agenda Approval of minutes - August 28, 2001 Confirmation of committee appointments - Appoint Felix McFarland to the Historical Landmark Commission and Lum Hawthorn to the Airport Advisory Committee for terms expiring September 10, 2003 - Resolution No. 01-202 A) Approve the extension of a contract between the City of Beaumont and the Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation (to November 30, 2001) - Resolution No. 01-203 B) Authorize the purchase of properties being offered for sale during the Jefferson County Sheriffs sale in October 2001 for the construction of homes for the Neighborhood Revitalization Project(1081 Avenue B,Judy Coynor,owner,forappraised value of$2,500; 1095 Avenue B,James L. and Dixie C. Powell,owners,for appraised value of$2,500; and 1114-58 Forrest, 1073-95 Miller, 1054-98 Ashley, and 1115-53 Stephenson, Jefferson County, owner, for appraised value of$16,500) - Resolution No. 01-204 C) Approve a three-year contract (with Perfect Cut Lawn Care in the amount of$19,780)for grounds maintenance of the Fairgrounds - Resolution No. 01-205 D) Approve a contract (with Durrett Demolition and Services in the amount of$115,000) for the demolition and removal of the south water plant located at 1550 Pine Street - Resolution No. 01-206 E) Approve the extension of a contract between the City of Beaumont and the Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation using 1998 CDBG funds (until September 30, 2001)- Resolution No. 01-207 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING: FY2002 Operating Budget City Manager Stephen J. Bonczek gave Power Point presentations of the Proposed 2002 Budget as shown in Exhibit "A," and of the Capital Improvement Program as shown in Exhibit "B." (Councilmember Samuel arrived at 1:52 p.m. during the "Bad News" presentation, and Mayor Moore excused himself from the Council meeting at 1:55 p.m. to attend a special meeting after presentation of Industrial Payments.) At 2:35 p.m., the City Manager received a telephone call from Mayor Moore to give a report on a special called meeting with other Jefferson County officials. He reported that a heightened sense of security is being taken, but there is no evidence of our local area being targeted. He also emphasized there is no shortage of gasoline, and that we should remain calm and conduct business as usual. He communicated that estimates at this time are that at least ten thousand lives have been lost in this terrorist attack. Minutes September 11,2001 Page 2 The City Manager continued with the Power Point presentations. The public hearing opened at 2:38 p.m. Ms. Tracy Danna, 117 Berkshire Lane, addressed Council in opposition to reduction of SETAC funding and cited the various art groups they support. She referred to funding $1 million for a yacht club and $1.6 million forthree baseball fields and asked that Council consider the socio-economic status of the portion of the population using these facilities compared to the list of organizations SETAC funds. Ms. Regina Lindsey, executive director for SETAC, addressed Council to thank the City Manager and Council for continuing to look at alternative ways to fund SETAC, and said she looks forward to them working together. Ms. Alice Ramsey, 3440 Goliad, addressed Council as president of the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association, to request relief (congested traffic dangers) for children on Virginia Street and drainage relief for residents in the Virginia Street area. She also asked that Council again look at transportation needs and reported that some citizens are fined for being late to work or even terminated because of inadequate public transportation. Mr. Greg Busceme, 2110 Victoria, addressed Council in support of total funding for SETAC, extolled the range of art opportunities in the area, and said that consideration should be given to rewarding a "number one" arts program instead of reducing funds. Councilmember Smith informed citizens that the City enables the Yacht Club to receive a loan, but the Yacht Club finances and reimburses all funding to the City, and there is no cost to the City. The public hearing closed at 2:44 p.m. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2002 Capital Improvement Program The public hearing opened at 2:45 p.m. Councilmember Cokinos questioned status of the proposed Hike and Bike Trail and expressed concerns about security. Public Works Director Tom Warner explained that we are nearing completion of preliminary engineering design, and, after resolve of necessary acquisitions, the design will be submitted to TxDOT for environmental review. Councilmember Cokinos reemphasized his concerns for security, lighting, and telephones. Mr. Warner explained that the project does have low-level lights and telephone call boxes along the route. In response to a question about emergency vehicles, Mr. Warner stated that a vehicle, similar to the one used at the Southeast Texas State Fair, will be purchased. Mr. Warner also explained that the trail will be closed at night without access, but there will be some low-level lighting. High intense lighting would disturb the natural state, and there might Minutes September 11,2001 Page 3 be environmental issues to include in the environmental review. Mr. Warner stated that construction has not begun, and the project will be presented for Council approval. There being no citizens desiring to speak, the public hearing closed at 2:48 p.m. Councilmember Patterson stated that in discussion,there appears to be a consensus that everyone is pleased with the proposed Capital Improvement Program, but for the record, she stated that she is not pleased with 23rd Street and Virginia Street not being on the list for improvements. She voiced understanding of financial constraints,and said that maybe another means of funding these projects needs to be considered, including a tax increase. Councilmember Patterson acknowledged not having a solution, but said the need must be tackled. She spoke of citizen's possibly supporting a tax increase, if necessary, to receive the improvements, paying for what we get, a balanced budget, and again emphasized considering inclusion of 231 and Virginia Streets. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson thanked the City Manager and staff for working diligently with Council and members of the community to reach the goal of bringing a deficit budget into balance without a substantial fee or tax increase, added that there are needed projects in each ward, not only for the betterment of individual communities on individual streets, but for the betterment of the entire community, that will not be possible this year or next year, unless there are substantial changes. He stated that it is important to realize that this is a very difficult budget,that reserves have been pushed to the bottom level, and that we have stretched our intra-fund transfers, and put the maximum amount of money into the General Fund. With the current state of financial affairs, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson said we cannot achieve in the future what has been achieved in recent years in Capital Projects without some change. He expressed views of cuts that have had to be made, possible consideration of privatization of services, continued prospect for growth of advalorem tax revenues, capital improvements, rebound of the general economy, and said we have much to do and much to consider. 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the City of Beaumont to receive State Public Transportation Funds Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 01-208 authorizing an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to receive State Public Transportation Funds in the amount of$524,863 for operating expenses for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes September 11,2001 Page 4 4. Consider approving the execution of a contract with C. C. L. Management, Inc. for the management of Beaumont Municipal Transit for a period of three years,with an additional two year option Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 01-209 authorizing a three- year contract agreement,with a two-year renewal option,with C. C. L. Management, Inc. for management of the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider approving a contract for additions and renovations to the Water Utilities Service Center Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No.01-210 authorizing a contract with Cleveland Construction, Inc. in the amount of$468,828 for additions and renovations to the Water Utilities Service Center. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None COMMENTS Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Samuel asked that staff research the status of Steve Drive, and said that residents have been advised that upkeep of the street is their responsibility. Public Works Director Tom Warner advised Councilmember Samuel that Steve Drive is a private street that was never dedicated to the City of Beaumont. Councilmember Samuel asked what could be done to rectify the situation and reported that citizens feel they pay taxes, but street repairs are neglected. Mr. Warner responded that to be compliant with current standards, to accept the street for maintenance would require it to be constructed as a concrete, curbed and guttered street, and stated that the residents on Steve Drive own the street. Councilmember Samuel requested that the subject be addressed to see what can be done to treat all citizens the same regarding street maintenance. Councilmember Patterson announced that the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Hall. (Mayor Moore returned to the Council meeting at 3:01 p.m. near the conclusion of Councilmember Samuel's comments.) Minutes September 11,2001 Page 5 Councilmember Smith stated it is ironic that three members of Council spent the morning at Lamar University dwelling on harmony, forgiveness and a decrease of violence on the day our Country was attacked by terrorists. She said our Country is wonderful and the best place in which to live, but we have to find a way to address segments of the global society and living in harmony. She expressed views that hit and run attacks do not seem to address the problem. Also, Councilmember Smith thanked Public Works staff for pot hole repairs. Councilmember Samuel interjected a request to Public Works Director Tom Warner to obtain a report of the number of private streets in Beaumont. Mayor Moore reported participating in a program at Sallie Curtis Elementary School at 9:00 a.m. this morning where Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. was teaching students to use 911 services, stated this is a time for unity, a sad day in America with probably the greatest attack on American soil, and advocated that this is a time to wait and to be still until a determination has been made about who perpetrated such a horrific act of violence. Mayor Moore spoke of ways we will be affected, reported that over 10,000 lives have been lost, emphasized that local refineries have confirmed there is no shortage of gasoline, and that as Americans we need to be thoughtful of what has happened and what we can do as individuals. City Manager Report-Mechanical Robot"Pluggie"Is Back!, Billing and Collections, Health Alert Network, Demolition-Key to Neighborhood Revitalization, Chariton-Pollard Neighborhood Association Van, Purchasing Legislation City Manager Bonczek reported the YMBL has contributed funding for replacement of a mechanical robot known as"Pluggie"that is used as a fire safety teaching tool to children. He said they purchased the first "Pluggie" in 1998 and thanked them for a recent $5,400 contribution to the Fire Prevention Program. Mr.Bonczek reported increased performance of billing collections and addressed RFP's to outsource EMS medical billing services, delinquent collections and other receivables, and possible negotiation of a performance- based revenue enhancement program forwater utilities. He reviewed demolition statistics of substandard buildings since 1988, reported that Exxon Mobil is contributing $12,000 towards purchase of a van for use by the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association,the Family Resource Center and other approved groups, and informed Council of new purchasing legislation regarding formal bid and submission of electronic bids. Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes). No one wished to comment. Ms. Get Williams, 4495 Fortune Lane, addressed Council to express appreciation for recent striping of Virginia Street and questioned placement and removal of Virginia Street on the list for capital improvement and when the street might be repaired. She reported attending a prayer service today for the survivors and families of the fatally wounded victims of the terrorist attack. Ms.Williams, as a mother of a son stationed in Washington, D.C., addressed a mother's desire to protect her child and the realization that he is grown and now in the U. S. Army protecting our Country. She acknowledged that she is praying for those with losses, requested prayers for our Country, and stated that she contacted Congressman Nick Lampson's office regarding Beaumont and Port Arthur refineries. Minutes September 11,2001 Page 6 Ms. Alice Ramsey, 3440 Goliad, addressed Council to again announce the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association meeting next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and invited Council to attend, and requested Council assistance with traffic problems endangering the safety of children in school zones . Before adjourning the meeting, Mayor Moore admonished everyone to remain prayerful, meditate on the events of the day, and share comfort. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Negotiations with Beaumont Firefighters' Local 399 Mary A. Sonnier-Ligon v. City of Beaumont Vaughn Stephen Ayers, Jr. v. City of Beaumont, et al Claim of Margaret King Janice Haynes v. City of Beaumont, et al There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. David W. Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, ity Clerk Minutes September 11,2001 Page 7 C S PROP UDGET Presentation to the Mayor, Councilmembers and Citizens of Beaumont City Manager, Stephen J. Bonczek City Hall, Council Chambers 1 :30 p.m. EXHIBIT "A" _ Working Together for a Better Beaumont Providing our community with quality service through courteous and dedicated employees. Guiding Principle Integrity Doing the right thing all of the time Communication Sharing information with each other and those we serve Accountability Being responsible for our actions Respect Treating each other with dignity and valuing our diversity Empowerment Having the ability and commitment to act in the public interest "Creating value in public service" Strategic Directions � For FY 2002 Build and Diversify the Economic Base r Revitalize Neighborhoods y Improve the Visual Appearance of the City y Maintain Financial Stability FY 2002 Budget Challenges Maintain the quality of City services Control the cost and size of government Provide for the repayment of debt Maintain sufficient fund balances Good News Growth of beginning fund balance � Personnel cost savings Building permits growth Economic development incentive impact Appraised values Improved financial performance in Enterprise Funds Elevation of the landfill Successful theatrical series � Increased state/private grants `r Decline in gasoline prices Increased softball tournament participation Sale of City assets y Bond agency ratings Bad News �° - • b ➢ Sales tax revenue short of projection Reduction in state transit subsidy Reduced EMS collections 2000 Census population loss Rising health care cost Fiscal impact of GASB 34 1,4 General Fund Revenues ........... $80 ,F $70 ` �E Y $60 a O $40 ■5� �r l �N��---a"��s 3�i,��r i! i i�1.�4}} � � ,,fsr.��i iYl•r„t!4 f •Y Hoy s wadvf�}i� 5 ��. � $30 $205 �a rr $10 r t yy. N 2000 2001 2002 Actual Estimated Projected Sales & Use Tax Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 2694819128 2691079000 2697529000 6459000 38.0% Property Taxes Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 13,076,734 12,485,000 12,213,000 (2725000) s. �, 17m4% d'ill ',VIIPi" a i I Payments Industr a Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 10,969,064 11 ,261 ,900 11 ,728,700 466,800. r L tit 161% b r Gross Receipts Taxes Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 597709315 790779100 693509000 (727,100) 9.0% t is . W, 14 rtr I' jIW'�pll Utility and F Transfer Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 316505000 492509000 5,100,000 8509000 7.2% Gr r is ca s al G n r Fund e e Revenues El Sales & Use Tax $2657529000 11 .7% 7.20 ■ Property Tax 38.0% $1252135000 9.0% El Industrial Payments $1197289700 ■ Gross Receipts Tax 16.7% $653509000 17.4% ■ Utility Fund Transfer $5,100,000 Other $8,232,500 General Fund Expenditures $80 .K ,a $70 $60 N $50 $40 � $30 • ,. �FV*<-:.�� . � � k-. rem �3yyy�� y 20 r $0 y 2000 Actual 2001 2002 Estimated Projected Publi c Safety...... Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 3153665665 3258305200 3357245700 8945500 47.3% Coed Works Public Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 1058685842 1251175500 1198225100 (295,400) 16.6% RA . Communit Services � - Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 697459357 790649900 792199100 1549200 10.1 % z, f yi S a q?,syr I Administrative Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 1154719771 1156165100 1290039200 3873100 r P j s 16.8% $ 4 h $1 4 ry 1 Z Transfers Actual Estimated Budgeted Increase FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 (Decrease) 596019700 697709500 790569900 2869400 9.2% General Expenditures El Public Safety $3397249700 47.3% El Public Works 9.2 /o ° $1198229100 ■ Community Services ....... . ........... $792199100 16.8% ❑ Ad m i n istrative ° $1290039200 10. 1 % 16.6 /o Transfers $695259500 General Fund Fiscal Year End Fund Balance $8 �r $7 $6 N z $5 G 7 A $3 5 �f 54 fR L' $2 $1 2000 Actual 2001 Estimated 2002 Projected Historical Perspective FY 2002 Issues FY 00 Shift 1 cent from General Fund to Debt Service $ 3805000 FY 01 Shift 2 cents from General Fund to Debt Service 7609000 Six Firefighters 3005000 Fifth EMS Unit 4009000 Compensation Plan (Phase I) 6505000 Retire COLA 1759000 Health Benefit Increase 4759000 Economic Development 1509000 Sales Tax Impact 171?1? Compensation Plan (Phase II) *** Deferred *** 160 000 FY 02 Shift 2 cents from General Fund to Debt Service 7609000 Total 492103000 Public Safety Reductions/Enhancements Budget to reflect vacancy trend Sworn positions $ 1359000 Eliminated position 409000 Funding changed for position 289000 Reduce fire apparatus & staffing level 3179000 Total Reductions $ 5209000 Public Works 4 Reductions/Enhancements Increase Transit fares $ 1449000 Charge Transit social services 1005000 Modify service hours 2149000 Eliminate vacant positions 1045500 Renegotiate street lighting contract 409500 General operating expenses 753100 Parks general maintenance 733300 Streets & Drainage heavy materials 159200 Increase parking violation fees 445400 Total Reductions $ 8119000 Health Services - Reductions/Enhancements Increase charge for vital statistic $ 569900 records Eliminate vacant position 519500 Increase EMS rates 809000 Improve EMS collections & 1009000 operational efficiencies Total Reductions $ 2889400 Community Services Red uctions/En hancements Automated library circulation system $ 169200 Eliminate vacant position 409800 General operating expenses 199300 Eliminate underutilized recreation programs 159800 Total Reductions $ 929100 General Government k � Reductions/Enhancements General operating expenses $ 209100 Change in funding sources 49,100 Eliminate vacant positions 2049800 Defer capital purchases 1079500 Aggressive collections 1009000 Cancel Municipal Court collections 609000 contract Total Reductions $ 5419500 City Wide Red uctions/En hancements Discontinue uniforms $ 5,000 Holiday bonus 29,500 Travel and training 30,000 Eliminate vacant position 100,000 Payment from YMBL 509000 Delay Compensation Plan Phase II 160,000 Defeasance of Series 1991 Bonds 1859000 Industrial District Agreements 400,000 Increased receipts of Utility Franchise Fees 350,000 Defer Lotus office upgrade 100,000 Reduce/eliminate contributions to other agencies 28,500 Increase contribution from Water Fund 300,000 Increase contribution from Solid Waste Fund 509000 Total Reductions $ 1,788,000 Summary of Reductions/ � Revenue Enhancements Public Safety $ 5209000 Public Works 8119000 Health Services 2889400 Community Services 92,100 General Government 5419500 City-Wide 157889000 Total $ 490415000 General Fund $2,005, 700 Budget Reduction Strategies Reduce staffing and departmental operating expenses Modify transit service hours Energy management Eliminate recycling Moratorium on Capital Improvements Program Privatization of services Budget to reflect vacancy trend General Fund $2, 035, 300 Revenue Enhancements Industrial district agreements Generate additional revenue through new and/or increased fees Increase transfer from Enterprise Funds Defeasance of housing bonds Aggressive collections Sale of city assets Other Alternatives Explored Stormwater utility fee Property tax increase Privatization of EMS Closing of Fire Station No. 11 Eliminate Transit Saturday service Reduce Transit service hours Eliminate service awards Eliminate Literacy Program Capoital CITv Of A'n _ �m 71-71 BEAUMONT, TES fix. Api-TAL pAoo{e Sm°e' I,MPROVEME_NT-,pow Library C,RAt" Ca, �• <q ...cord Rand _ Y `200 Zv h0� µ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ ❑ ❑ T EXHIBIT "B" " " & V ... � �ct.,� .fix x Colliers Ferry Park Julie Rogers Theatre - Foundation A new park was developed at the end of Pine This project provided for the stabilization of the Street on the Neches River and included a foundation, as well as the frade beams and parking lot, shelters, restrooms, creative footing to repair major cracks in the walls, floor, playground and boat ramp. The City's portion was ceiling and roof. satisfied by the donation of the land. Completed: FY 1997 Completed: FY 1997 Parks & Wildlife Funding: $ 700,000 Total Project: $ 410 000 City Funding 600,000 Total Project: $ 195009000 µ -- IC =- L r , nY Tyrrell Park Elmo Willard Library Improvements were made at the park that This provided for the site acquisition and included cutting outfall ditches, construction of construction of a new library facility on 7 acres of creative play area and a hardcourt surface with land in the north end of Beaumont. two basketball goals, and construction of new restrooms. Completed: FY 1998 Completed: FY 1997 CDBG Funding: $ 111009000 Total Project: $ 226,000 City Funding: 595,000 Total Project: $ 410,000 f zS:F'r a s e� , o �t Julie Rogers Theatre - Site Development Alice Keith Swimming Pool Site improvements were made, including the This project provided for the construction of a new construction of sidewalks, a storm drain system, 8,000 square foot in-ground swimming pool, a grading, installation of a roof drain system, 2,850 square foot pool house and off-street installation of electric conduit and the construction parking. of a parking lot. Completed: FY 1998 Completed: FY 1999 Total Project: $ 255,000 Total Project: $ 1,3809000 _ r• fie• �'�, . ._ k + f e.. rt ,q Municipal Court Building Fire Station Construction Municipal Court was relocated to the former White This project provided for the relocation and House building. Renovations to the first floor construction of three fire stations: No.3 on included two courtrooms, office for prosecutors Woodrow, No. 5 on Walden, and No. 6 on Major. and judges, secured staff work area with storage The new facilities include a vehicle bay for first rooms, restrooms, and an employee lounge. responder units, shelter for the engine company and living facilities for the shift complements. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 1997 Total Project: $ 1,904,000 Total Project: $ 410,000 _ y u t f ty Beaumont Yacht Club Parks Maintenance Facility Improvements were made that included the A new Parks maintenance facility was installation of sheet piling retaining walls along constructed on Langham Road near the City's the river and boat entrance, construction of new Athletic Complex, providing space for offices, docks and walkways, replacement of 25 wet storage for equipment and parking for employees. storage stalls and construction of 20 new dry stalls. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 2000 Total Project: $ 700,000 Total Project: $ 1,080,000 1 L ,gym M Municipal Airport Runway Police Building Renovation As a joint project with TxDOT, the City funded This project provided for the renovation of 10% of the extension of runway 13-31 and its approximately 6,800 square feet of the police taxiway by approximately 400 feet, the installation station which was formerly used as the Municipal of runway lighting and markings, expansion of the Court and its supporting office area. The newly aircraft parking ramp, and a seal-coat over the renovated area will be used as office space for existing runway, taxiway and ramp the Police Department. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 1997 Total Project: $ 2615000 Total Project: $ 4109000 1 L J - A d • l y-p- a Fire Training Center Athletic Complex - Softball Fields Improvements at the Fire Training Center Three new softball fields were constructed at the included the construction of a retention pond and Municipal Athletic Complex and included slow waste water release system; modifications to preparation of the site and entry road, fencing, the drafting pond and pumping system; scoring structures, parking lot, restrooms, lighting installation of an oil/water separator; fire and concessions. extinguisher reconstruction; and drainage and berm construction. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 2000 Total Project: $ 156165000 Total Project: $ 15496,000 �x :. •,,mow, ; �'�. = w F Airport Fuel Facility Charlton Pollard Park Due to EPA regulations, existing underground This project replaces Carroll Street Park and is fuel tanks were removed and replaced with above part of a neighborhood revitalization effort. ground storage tanks and dispensing equipment. Facilities include off-street parking, security This project provided for two tanks, new delivery lighting, covered picnic area, creative playground, driveway, tank to truck fuel dispensing and 24 spray devices, softball fields, tennis courts, multi- hour credit card dispensing on the ramp. purpose court, restrooms, and jogging path with exercise stations. Completed: FY 2001 Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 TxDOT Funding: $ 20,000 CDBG Funding: $ 250,000 City Funding 1759000 EDI Funding: 250,000 Total Project: $ 195,000 Total Project Budget: $ 500,000 . . ¢ Y S Miller Library Addition Perlstein Park - Phase I This project will provide an additional 2,400 A new park is being constructed in the Amelia square feet to the Miller Branch Library for adult area on 7.2 acres of land. Phase I includes a circulation. Funding will be provided by the Miller parking lot, security lighting, spray device, Community Fund. creative playground and shelter. $30,000 has been donated by the Perlstein family. Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 Miller Community Funding $ 8009000 Donation: $ 309000 Total Project Budget: $ 195009000 City Funding: 2309000 Total Project Budget: $ 2609000 " +1 i 41� rr, v I d e M _ n Playground Renovations - Phase I Theodore Johns Library This project will provide for renovations to existing This project will provide for the site acquisition facilities and equipment at Gussman, Sprott, and construction of a new library in the south end Gilbert, Forrest, Rogers Parks and the Athletic and will replace the existing Spindletop Branch Complex. Library. Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 Total Project Budget: $ 300,000 HUD Sec 108 Funding: $ 1,8259000 CDBG Funding: 1259000 Total Project Budget: $ 1,9509000 General I .fir Current Projects Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Park $ 5005000 Miller Library Addition * 8005000 Perlstein Park (Phase 1) * 2605000 Playground Renovations (Phase 1) 3005000 T. R. Johns, Sr. Branch Library Construction * 159505000 Total $ 358109000 Scheduled Projects None Scheduled $ 0 Total $ 398105000 * Denotes other funding �.e a.r Bey ,. ',,. v- ,• r ' I i .r a , r Maury Meyers Overpass West Lucas This TxDOT demonstration project extended This project provided for the reconstruction of Liberty and Laurel Streets from 11th Street, over West Lucas, from Phelan Boulevard to Folsom, I1-1-10, to Phelan Boulevard. The City was into an arterial roadway with curbs, gutters and an responsible for right-of-way acquisition and utility outfall. relocation. Completed: FY 1997 Completed: FY 1997 TxDOT Funding $ 3,050,000 Total Project: $ 9,0009000 City Funding 490509000 Total Project: $ 7,100,000 t^ ,. Sr u.cy cc,r South Park Relief - Phase I Twenty-Third Street This project was designed to relieve flooding in This project provided for the rehabilitation of the South Park watershed area. Phase I covers Twenty-Third Street from Calder to Laurel. the construction of the Chaison Street trunk line from the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way to Threadneedle and the Brockman Street lateral Completed: FY 1997 from Fonville to Avenue A. Total Project: $ 400,000 Completed: FY 1997 Total Project: $ 394009000 e ry. s a •i. � 1yl,iil, Rt Royal Street Outfall Eleventh Street This project was necessary to relieve drainage This project provided for reconstruction of problems around the area of Royal Street from Eleventh Street, from Washington to Fannett, into MILK to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. a four-lane concrete curb and gutter arterial Phase I consisted of the installation of a 5' x 5' roadway, along with an underground storm sewer. box on Craig Street from MILK to Avenue C and on Avenue C from Craig Street to Royal Street. Completed: FY 1998 Completed: FY 1998 Total Project: $ 1,900,000 Total Project: $ 9405000 t r Folsom Road Chaison Street This project extended the reconstruction of The paving of this two-lane roadway from Folsom, from Crow Road to Dowlen, into a four- Threadneedle to Harriot into a concrete section lane concrete curb and gutter arterial and with underground drainage completed the includes construction of an underground remaining section of this roadway that was not stormwater sewer. paved as part of the South Park Drainage Project. Completed: FY 1998 Completed: FY 1999 Total Project: $ 195009000 Total Project: $ 1569000 ..no.+-:.^?p-+,s.a'...:+n�scr •, i � rt s^^ '_`sa n.aa Walden Road/Ditch 109 Ector Street Ditch This joint project with Drainage District 6 provided A joint project with Drainage District 6 and for the construction of a new drainage ditch to TxDOT, the Ector Street Ditch was upgraded in replace the existing Ditch 109 on Walden Road, order to accommodate excess stormwater runoff. which was necessary to handle anticipated stormwater runoff. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 2000 Total Project: $ 500,000 Total Project: $ 845,000 - ._.yam.- Concord Road - Phase I Franklin Street Phase I of this project provided for the This project provided for the widening of Franklin reconstruction of Concord Road into an arterial between MLK and Neches Street and included roadway from IH-10 to Helena Street. intersection improvements at MILK and Franklin, as well as a two-way left turn lane. Completed: FY 2000 Completed: FY 2000 Total Project: $ 3,500,000 Total Project: $ 785,000 w .m Walden Road Folsom Road This project provided for the reconstruction of This project continued the reconstruction of Walden Road from Major Drive to Fannett Road Folsom from Dowlen Road to Major Drive. Completed: FY 2001 Completed: FY 2001 Total Project: $ 6,570,000 Total Project: $ 2,9009000 �' MY'�.�t,.. 3j 1�N t%.tTS—yf$ sF• _1 .� s �Q� mrYd�tt':fY! M P _ 1i, 11 ... � '>(^�ri�, se�• r yr� s'a"�,ax u'ia.�'"v.+s qv � . r ;y. 7 4'^ .._ ._. ��•t^��aF�� a�i�� L y�(Jr�/'g-,qay,�°�� P >�'�"c",„�*vF' ;,y .r aifi+ar e ,u �q� ' >;. . : .. l'`=�' .'•.- �A. �,N,.S�� ac yT -.. ,_ '. 4f �45,�y� y� X(HV4i f �($��y rJff "'"`t z"!i:#{� 1"4 fi-:;� ,"� Y Concord • r • Phase Frontage • r • Phase of project provides for • • Jefferson County r • have reconstruction of • • • from Helena to the r • "• to joint • • of • • • ' roads on railroad track r • includes • 1 between Walden r • Major to facilitate Delaware Outfall. development of Jefferson County's Entertainment Complex. Anticipated Completion: FY 211 Anticipated Completion: FY 211 Total Proj- • • - 89556,000 Total Project: 1 1 1 1 1 1 r �r~ W h __ist b .r Major Drive Neches River Hike and Bike This is a joint project with TxDOT to widen Major This project will provide for the construction of a Drive from Hwy 105 to Hwy 124. The City is hike and bike trail from Riverfront Park to Collier's responsible for the purchase of right-of-way and Ferry Recreational Area. utility relocation. The City will be responsible for 20% of the cost. Anticipated Completion: FY 2004 Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 TxDOT Funding: $ 2,4009000 TxDOT Funding: $ 35200,000 City Funding: 190009000 City Funding 800,000 Total Project Budget: $ 39400,000 Total Project Budget: $ 4,000,000 A t 9 r „ M- fi M Concord Road - Phase III Downtown Improvements Phase III of this project continues the Street, sidewalk, lighting and landscaping reconstruction of Concord Road, from the railroad improvements will complement the Crockett tracks to East Lucas, into an arterial roadway, and Street Entertainment District, Hotel Beaumont will include the construction of the Concord Road and Jefferson Theatre. Phase I covers the block North Outfall of Main, Bowie, Pearl and Crockett and includes the construction of arches to the Crockett Street Anticipated Completion: FY 2003 Entertainment District Anticipated Completion: FY 2002 Total Project Budget: $ 5,310,000 TIFF Funding: $ 500,000 City Funding: 1,000,000 Total Project Budget: $ 1,500,000 Public Works Improvements Current Projects Major Drive * $ 4,0003000 Neches River Hike & Bike Trail * 334003000 Concord Phase II (includes Delaware outfall) 991509000 Concord Phase III (includes Concord North outfall) 533103000 Downtown Improvements 135003000 Total $ 2393609000 Scheduled Projects Phelan Boulevard - Major Drive to west of Westbrook $ 115009000 Caldwood Outfall 357009000 Moore Street Relief 490009000 Total $ 992005000 Total Public Works Projects $ 3235609000 Capital Program General Public Improvements Works Total Current Projects $ 398109000 2393609000 279170,000 Scheduled Projects - 0 - 992009000 992009000 Total $ 398109000 3295609000 3693709000 Total Planned Projects $ 595319000 2592009000 3097319000 i0 Debt Service Fund Balance 23.1 % $390009000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 t r 4 $1 ,500,000 z r r $1 ,000,000 $500,000 $0 2000 2001 2002 2003 1 _ 9 • M- ce � n,. • Fri E � a P s n i c° i��rF t z a j sub C t aye r,3j .o :? • 7 3a�•, r� ..K,€,E.,,�F.. �n..8�:. _ _, __°� €?.� , .J.,�i ��,iii �'�a.: � ._u. ° �i � I _ i �lf l.•lit I�v;�•'- .f t. 1 li �VVY„ Property T a x Rate Comparisons =MMMiNmill Ell: $600 $500 ti \ $400 $300 $200 $100 55 Z \ t� d 4 i � k $0 E o z a a Eft N W � m-4 Beaumont Nederland Groves Port Neches Bridge City Orange Port Arthur El M 11 :* 0 o 2) M M :* (D (D ty (D C �M ML (D L� 0 O 3 =3 i End Result Balanced Budget NO Stormwater Fee NO Property Tax Increase Maintenance of essential services Financial stability Award Winning Budget For the fifth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association has presented an award of Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Beaumont for its FY 2001 Annual Budget. The document must conform to program criteria: ➢ Asa policy document As an operations guide ➢ As a financial plan ➢ As a communication device Citizen Participation �r FY 2002 Budget May 15 Budget Summit Aug 14 Council Submission of Proposed Budget Aug 20 Financial Improvement Team Aug 23 Ward IV - South Park Baptist Church Aug 29 Ward III - Martin Luther King Middle School Sep 4 Ward II - Forest Park Methodist Church Sep 6 Ward I - McFaddin Ward House Sep 11 Public Hearing - City Hall Sep 18 Adoption of Budget, CIP, Tax Rate