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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET FEB 08 2005 ~17WJJ t vw_ City of Beaumont REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 8,2005 1:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition-Receive report related to the FY2004 Audit * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 2-7/Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a request for a zone change from NC(Neighborhood Commercial)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder 2. Consider approving an ordinance amending portions of Section 14-1, Section 14- 52 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6)and(7), Section 14-54 and Section 14-55; and repealing Section 14-50(b) and(c) of the Code of Ordinances, all relating to Dangerous Structures 3. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Aerated Lagoon Improvements Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant 4. Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO) 5. Consider approving a contract for temporary personnel services for City departments 6. Consider approving a contract to provide the web-based Affordable Housing Delivery System applications for managing the city's HOME and Housing Rehabilitation Programs 7. Consider approving the purchase of lightbars for the Police Department's patrol vehicles 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: Penni Simonson, et al v City of Beaumont Linda Young v. City of Beaumont Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Pat Buehrle at 880-3725 a day prior to the meeting. 1 February 8,2005 Consider approving a request for a zone change from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)to GC- MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder City of Beaumont �z Council Agenda Item O TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 2,2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for a zone change fromNC(Neighborhood Commercial) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends approval of a zone change from NC(Neighborhood Commercial) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder subject to the following conditions: Move the detached owner identification signs 10'from the property lines or receive a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Trees shall be planted every 25'along the landscape edges on Calder,Phelan and 23'. Delivery truck route shall be changed to use entrance from Phelan and exit onto 23' Street. The sign on the Calder side of the property shall be a monument sign with a maximum height of 6'and the sign on the Phelan side shall have a maximum height of 15'. The lighting in the parking lot shall be shielded to protect neighboring properties. The vertical compactor enclosure shall be constructed of masonry and stucco and the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of wood. Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Store deliveries will not be allowed between the hours of 7 a.m. -9 a.m., 11 a.m. -2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. BACKGROUND Jeff Presnal, representing CVS Pharmacy, is requesting a zone change from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)District to GC-MD-2(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy at the southeast corner of Calder and 23`1 Street. The property is presently occupied by a portion of a strip center that will be demolished to allow the new construction. The pharmacy will consist of a 13,013 sq. ft., one story building with related parking. The current zoning of NC limits building size to no more than 4,000 sq. ft. thereby necessitating the need for the zone change. The pharmacy will offer prescription services as well as photo processing and retail general merchandise sales such as beauty products,various packaged foods,home items,office supplies and general seasonal items. This store will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10 :00 p.m., seven days a week. According to the site plan, the two detached owner identification signs are closer than 10' from the property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires that the sign support must be a minimum of 10' from the property line. The Planning Manager is requiring that the signs be moved to meet the minimum setback or apply and receive a variance from the Board of Adjustment. BUDGETARY IMPACT None. PREVIOUS ACTION At a Joint Public Hearing held January 24, 2005, the Planning Commission voted 7:0 to approve a zone change from NC(Neighborhood Commercial)to GC-MD-2(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder subject to the following conditions: Move the detached owner identification signs 10' from the property lines or receive a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Trees shall be planted every 25'along the landscape edges on Calder,Phelan and 23`d Delivery truck route shall be changed to use entrance from Phelan and exit onto 23 d Street. The sign on the Calder side of the property shall be a monument sign with a maximum height of 6' and the sign on the Phelan side shall have a maximum height of 15'. O The lighting in the parking lot shall be shielded to protect neighboring properties. The vertical compactor enclosure shall be constructed of masonry and stucco and the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of wood. Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY Planning Commission, City Manager, Public Works Director and the Planning Manager. ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3805 CALDER, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Section 1. That Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, and in particular the boundaries of the zoning districts, as indicated upon the Zoning Map of the City of Beaumont, referred to in Section 30-513 thereof, is hereby amended by changing the zoning of property presently zoned as NC(Neighborhood Commercial)Districtto GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3805 Calder, being Lots 1-4 and the west 28' of Lot 5, Block 2, Laurel Heights Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.538 acres, more or less, as described on Exhibit"A", and the official zoning map of the City of Beaumont is hereby amended to reflect such changes. Section 2. That, in all other respects, the use of the property herein above described shall be subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended. Section 3. 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. Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 5. 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 Beaumont, Texas. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 8tn day of February, 2005. - Mayor Evelyn M. Lord - I�� I Fife 1764-Z!P: Request for a zone change from NC (tieighborhood Commercial) to NORTH / GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family- Dwelling-2) District or more restrictive district and a specific use permit to allo-,,v- a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 ' "f District. SCALE Location: 3800 block of Calder F'= 200' _ y 'r applicant: Jeff Presnal. 4 NCR TN Sr _ _ '° ='� ,r� �� ar.. e• I h+�-. v L NORTH ST. 30a;7 3�� a F it ! .+ r r i t r t3 .start"_ sr / SCOTCH ST. h n ,d; I I 16 �.. /\-- _ s.---- -g----- 2 LO .w � I c~n --- - ------ �n - i CALDER AVE. N 41/40 -;f- PHELAN BLVD. [ r MD - EXHIBIT "All ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PHARMACY IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING- 2) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3805 CALDER IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Beaumont desires to issue a specific use permit to Jeff Presnal, representing CVS Pharmacy,to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD- 2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District located at 3805 Calder, being Lots 1 - 4 and the west 28' of Lot 5, Block 2, Laurel Heights Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.538 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit"A' attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens, subject to the hereinafter described conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Section 1. The Administration recommends approval of a zone change from NC(Neighborhood Commercial)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a pharmacy in a GC-MD-2 District at 3805 Calder subject to the following conditions: E Move the detached owner identification signs 10' from the property lines or receive a variance from the Board of Adjustment. 0 Trees shall be planted every 25' along the landscape edges on Calder, Phelan and 23rd. E Delivery truck route shall be changed to use entrance from Phelan and exit onto 23 rd Street. D The sign on the Calder side of the property shall be a monument sign with a maximum height of 6' and the sign on the Phelan side shall have a maximum height of 15'. D The lighting in the parking lot shall be shielded to protect neighboring properties. The vertical compactor enclosure shall be constructed of masonry and stucco and the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of wood. E Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. 1E Store deliveries will not be allowed between the hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit"B" and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 3. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 8th day of February, 2005. - Mayor Evelyn M. Lord - L 1 _ AC File 1764-Z/P: Request fora zone change from 'NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to `0RTH �(- GC-N'ID-2 (General Commercial-:Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District or more / restrictive district and a specific use permit to allo-,Nr a pharmacy in a.GC-NMD-2 ' District. SCALE Location: 3800 block of Calder Applicant: Jeff Presnal. } r KCRTt1 `J ST NORTH ST- 37ta o 0 SCOTCH.TCH—--S_T 511 ST.ST. 'b f 11 0 J M/K' 43 4 En !F:65 O P Vc)r U -- `' a 3 - D ' ue � 16 7 04 N -- r i25 .,is .1G to b. -- O V rte„ 1 - CALDER AVE. V \ I 4t�aG 4 PHELAN BLVD. e< Q16 MD t rVl IIP1tT CC A 11 I ^'. 1 1 - ____ — * nppmval subject to 1.1je following conditions: Move the.detached owner- identification signs 10' from the property lines or receive a variance from the Board of Adjustment. 'frees she 11 be planted every 25' along the landscape edges on Calder,Phelan and 23`d. Delivery truck route shall be changed to use entrance from Phelan and exit onto 23"Street. 11 •1'he sign on the Calder side of the property shall be a monument sign with a maximmia height of 6'and the sign on the Phelan side shall have a maxinnLUn height of 15'. 'I'lle lighting in ttTe parking lot shall be indirect lighting. The vertical compactor enclosure shall be consrizreted of masonry and stucco and the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of wood. Store lunu-S will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.ni., seven days a week Store deliveries will not be allowed between the hours of 7 a.m. -9 a.m., 11 a.m. -2 p.m. N and 4 p.m. -6 p.m, vEl:ncnl I I 1 9 11 1 .1 1111 ' i i1AdrAi rnF w i N i .' CLIRR CA T CALDER AVE. To 1-10 ,SLI \5 I -1.. - - CUtiiP_7EF UI11fCR - e WiM 13'X14 1'11•;1 1�II1 ' i I r- �r 1 � DELIV[RI' __ . ............_,_._.....i i l_ ! DOUBLE 1 PICK—UP �' I• r PROPOSED !1 'WINDOW U)..,,I 1 CVS/PHARMACY 13.013 SF Exn I .. 14\I:I(IFII. 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PHELAN BLVD _.- V'.II — m M. � j �i rr.•..r..„r Q1 2 February 8,2005 Consider approving an ordinance amending portions of Section 14-1, Section 14-52 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and(7), Section 14-54 and Section 14-55;and repealing Section 14-50(b)and(c) of the Code of Ordinances, all relating to Dangerous Structures City of Beaumont �• Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 2, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider an ordinance amending portions of Section 14-1, Section 14-52 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7), Section 14-54 and Section 14-55; and repealing Section 14-50(b) and (c) of the Code of Ordinances, all relating to Dangerous Structures. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends City Council approve an ordinance amending portions of Section 14- 1, Section 14-52 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7), Section 14-54 and Section 14-55; and repealing Section 14-50(b) and (c) of the Code of Ordinances, all relating to Dangerous Structures. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005, during the City Council Work Session, a presentation concerning Dangerous Structures was provided to City Council. A brief overview of the proposed changes to the Dangerous Structures Ordinance and procedures,based on the comments received from City Council, is provided below: • The International Property Maintenance Code will be adopted and will replace references to the building and housing codes. • Building Official or designated enforcing officer will replace references to chief code enforcement officer Director of Clean Community • Provisions related to structures suitable for rehabilitation will be removed from the ordinance. • The words "remove, removal or removed" as a means of complying with the Dangerous Structure ordinance will be stricken from the ordinance. This will not prevent the owner from relocating the structure outside of the city limits. • The term "special tax" will be replaced with "lien against." • The time frame for rehabilitation of a structure will be increased to one hundred and fifty(150)days. During this time period,substantial work must be completed within ninety(90)days and a Certificate of Occupancy received within the following sixty (60) days. • Building permits will expire on the last day of the work program. A copy of the proposed ordinance revisions is enclosed. BUDGETARY IMPACT None. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, Building Official and Demolition Field Supervisor. ARTICLE III. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES- Editor's note: Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, adopted May 14, 1985, amended the Code by enacting a new Article III, §§ 14-50--14-57. Former Article III, §§ 14-50--14-57, contained similar provisions and derived from Code 1958, §§ 12A-19--12A-26; and Ord. No. 73-25, § 1, adopted April 3, 1973. Sec. 14-50. Dangerous structures defined. (a) Generally. All vacant structures, dwellings, dwelling units, and accessory structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed dangerous structures: (1) All vacant buildings or structures whose walls or other vertical structural members list,lean or buckle in excess of three-fourths inch of horizontal measurement for each foot of vertical measurement. (2) All vacant buildings or structures which show thirty-three (33) percent or more damage or deterioration of the supporting members, or fifty (50) percent or more damage or deterioration of the non-supporting or outside walls or coverings. (3) All vacant buildings or structures which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall or injure members of the public or property. (4) All vacant buildings and structures which, by reason of dilapidated or deteriorated conditions,have unsafe or defective electrical wiring devices or equipment,unsafe or defective gas piping, or appliances which are liable to cause or promote fires. (5) All vacant buildings and structures which have been damaged by fire,explosion,wind, vandalism, or elements of nature so as to have become dangerous to the life, safety or the general health and welfare of the occupants thereof or inhabitants of the City. (6) Those vacant structures which have become so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which utterly fail to provide amenities essential to decent living such that they are unfit for human habitation or likely to cause sickness or disease so as to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living thereabout. (7) Those buildings and structures existing in violation of any provision of the building code of the City or any provision of the City fire code or other ordinances of the City, to such an extent that they are dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City. (b) or his d*appointed j,ep esentatilve emi be brotq0tt ir"conThance with the cart errt housing code adopted by tire eity,at a tatai cost of-to mote tfmi fifty(5E))percetrt of the fair market valtre of the dweffing. (1) if the opinion of the band official, OL Taff lmmurkmt value of the dweHing; rehabilitation shaff not fifty (50) percent peinitted.it is the opirtion of the eity such-expenditures will take lease andrentt out of the low to moderate ' —e. Mso, in detennining suitability tehabilitafion the twenty--five (25) to fifty(50) percent rate shaH came into play follovvs.- (2) VA=the rehabifitation of the dweHing is tweirty-five stt=tute, the rehabilitation can be pv,.fbtttwd to the level of the codes in place at the thm of miginal construction. But; if the rehabilitafion will affect twenty--fiye(25) pet catt to fifty(50)percent of the total d.,effitM;the rehabilitation shaff conVly to A codes in place to date. ft is the eityss opinion that the twenty-five(25) to fifty(5,0) percent mle is necessary to hisure the lwalft safety, and welfare of tenarrts o rehabilitated properties. Exception fbr criteria of sttitability* (1) twenty-fiye(25)percent to fifty(50)percent rtde shaff not appty. The fift(50)pacent fair nwket value may be exceeded upon request of the rehabilitation office.. (c) Fwm of appeal. If an owim of a substandard dweHing wishes to appeal the decision of the building official on the suitability fbi, rehabilitation jLaffiT; he may do so by tim fbHowit procedure. (1) Present the bading official with appraisal of the property by a licensed real estate (2) Present the building official with Dign-I,d estimrstes fb,,work to be done by licensed (3) E=eption to (2). For owners of substandard dweffing who are going to five in th reimbilitated dweffiM tire building official wifl consider ommis Ynitten estitilates rehabilitation. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85; Ord. No. 91-53, § 1, 6-11-91; Ord. No. 98-34, § 1, 5-12-98) Sec. 14-51. Dangerous buildings declared nuisances. All"dangerous buildings"within the terms of section 14-50 are hereby declared to be public nuisances and-shall be repaired-, removed or demolished as hereinafter provided. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85) Sec. 14-52. Standard for repair,-nmoval-or demolition. The following standards shall be followed in substance by the chief enfbreezzlent offi Building Official or his designee designated enforcing officer and the c City c-Council in ordering repair, removal or demolition of a"dangerous structure" within the terms of section 14-50: (1) K after inspection by the c1fief enfbicenmit offi Building Official or-iris-designee designated enforcing officer and support inspections from other concerned departments or divisions,if necessary,a determination is made that the building is a dangerous structure,the Building Official or designated enforcing officer shall tag the structure and the owner shall be ordered by a certified letter to contact the cffiefenfbrcemait officet Building Official or the designated enforcing officer within fifteen(15)days from the date of said letter. The owner shall be ordered,by letter,to-rmove to enroll in an official work program to repair the structure or demolish said structure within thirty(30)days. (2) If a permit to rep ' , r demolish said structure is not obtained from the-housing -mnl Building Codes and repairs r dor demolition are not completed within forty-five (45) days of the date of the letter provided for in subsection(1)above,the chief er&bt citT officer Building Official or designated enforcing officer shall give notice,by letter,to the owner of said structure to appear before the c City c Council to show cause why said structure should not be demolished and at the cost of the owner. Building permits issued to repair a structure under an official work program shall have the same expiration date as the work program. (3) If a structure is to be repaired such that it is no longer a "dangerous structure" under the terms ofthis article,said structure shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of the current housing-code International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the City. Repairs to such structures shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued within a period not exceeding one hundred fifty(150)days from the date of initiating a work program. Failure to comply with the provisions within said one hundred twenty fifty-day period depwtmem may be brought before council City Council for a condemnation order without further notice to the owner. Owner who initiates a work program hereunder shall agree that unless the structure is brought into compliance with the City's current housing International Property Maintenance Code it may be immediately brought before cotmcil City Council for a condemnation order without further notice. (4) Any vacant structure found to be a "dangerous structure" as defined herein or substandard under Article 1 III shall be posted as provided in section (a)14-50 to prevent occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy a structure that has been tagged as a"dangerous structure" in accordance with this section. (5) All notices, as provided herein, shall be served by delivering same to the owner or agent in person, or by mailing the same certified to the residence or business address, if known, of such owner or agent, or by posting the same in a prominent place upon such building or structure. (6) If, upon hearing, the c-City c-Council finds that the building or structure is in violation of section 14-50 hereof,the council City Council shall order the structure to be razed,mmun d or repaired at such time and under such conditions as the council City Council may, in its discretion, stipulate at said hearing. Such owner or agent shall forthwith comply with said order of the cmtmcil City Council and any owner or agent of such building or structure failing to comply with such order within the time therein stipulated shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in this Code. If the owner obtains a permit and voluntarily demolishes his/her structure under this program,such owner shall be exempt from payment of the landfill disposal fee for the debris resulting from such demolition. (7) If any such building or structure condemned by the order of the council City Council, as provided herein, is not razed removed or repaired within the time and under the condition specified in such order,the council may,at its discretion,proceed to have the same,razed and charge the actual expense to the owner of the real estate or lot as shown on the tax roll. A statement of expenses incurred by the City in the demolition and removal of such building or structure under this section shall be mailed to the property owner shown on the tax roll at the time of service. The statement of expenses shall, in addition to giving the amount of such expense, provide the date upon which such work was done, and description of the lot or premises upon which such work was done.Payment is due and is considered delinquent if not received by the City within thirty(30)days. If payment is not made within ninety(90)days, the City's authorized agent is hereby authorized to charge such costs and expenses as a special tax lien against to the property upon which such building or structure is situated, and upon all other property situated in the City belonging to the owner of such building or structure. (Ord.No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85;Ord.No.91-53,§2,6-11-91;Ord.No.92-50,§ 1,6-30-92;Ord.No. 94-15, § 1, 3-22-94; Ord. No. 98-34, § 2, 5-12-98) Sec. 14-53. Abatement of building or structures constituting a clear and present danger to the public safety. Notwithstanding all other provisions of this article,nothing herein shall be deemed a limitation on the duty of the City to summarily order the demolition of any vacant building or structure where it is apparent that the immediate demolition of such building or structure is necessary for the preservation of life and property in the city. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85) Sec. 14-54. Enforcing officer--Powers and duties. The cifief code enfoi centent officez Building Official or his or her designee, hereinafter referred to as "enforcing officer," is charged with the duty of enforcing this article. (1) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division shall be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or in the making of plans and specifications therefor for a profit unless such person is the owner of such structure. (2) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division shall engage in any work which is in conflict with his duties or the interest of the department. (3) The enforcing officer shall enforce this article in the following manner: (a) The enforcing officer shall inspect or cause to be inspected, when necessary, all buildings or structures of any kind which are unoccupied or apparently abandoned, for the purpose of determining whether any condition exists which renders such place a "dangerous structure" within the terms of section 14-50. (b) The enforcing officer shall inspect any building or structure about which complaints are filed by any person to the effect that a building, wall or structure is or may be existing in violation of this article. The enforcing officer shall notify in writing,by certified mail,the owner and/or all persons having an interest, as shown by the tax rolls of the City, in any building found by the enforcing officer to be a "dangerous structure" within the standards set forth in section 14-50. Said notice shall state (I) a description of the building or structure;(ii)a statement of the particulars which make the building or structure a"dangerous structure";(iii)that the owner must repair,Tentevtor demolish said building or structure; (iv)that any person notified under this subsection to rep au,renmvc-or demolish any building or structure shall be given reasonable time,as provided in this Code of Ordinances,to do or have done the work required by the notice; and (v) that the owner of said structure shall appear before the City Council to show cause why said structure should not be repaired, removed or- demolished. The enforcing officer shall also file a notice of declaration of dangerous structure in the deed records of Jefferson County, Texas. Such notice will provide lawful notice to any proposed purchaser of the property that the structure thereon has been declared a dangerous structure, may not be lawfully occupied, is subject to demolition and may be eligible for building permits necessary to rehabilitate the structure. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85; Ord. No. 98-34, § 3, 5-12-98) Sec. 14-55. Same--Assistance by other departments. The enforcement officer is to seek the assistance of the fire department,the health department, and the housing md neighborhood conservation departme police department in order to effectively enforce the terms of this article, and said departments are to assist the enforcing officer in any way possible in said enforcement. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85) Sec. 14-56. No utilities to vacant dwellings. No water, gas, electricity, or sewer services shall be provided to any dwelling unit or rooming unit found to be substandard which is or becomes vacant until such dwelling unit or rooming unit has been brought into compliance with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85) Sec. 14-57. Notices. All notices provided for herein shall be deemed sufficient if sent by United States mail,return receipt requested, to the last known address of the occupant, owner or persons having an interest in a structure as required above and if a copy of such notice is posted in a conspicuous place on the substandard building, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit to which it relates. (Ord. No. 85-56, § 1, 5-14-85) Sec. 14-58. Securing of unoccupied buildings. (a) Purpose. An owner or person in control of an unoccupied building shall insure that the building is in such condition that an unauthorized person cannot enter into it through missing or unlocked doors or windows, or through other openings into the building. The City of Beaumont may secure unoccupied,unsecured structures after the owner(s)fail to do so after reasonable notice. A lien may be filed on the structures to assure recovery of the cost of securing. (b) Definitions. An unsecured unoccupied building is hereby defined to be any structure that currently has no legitimate occupant or tenant and which has missing or unlocked doors or windows,or other unsecured openings into the building through which unauthorized persons can enter. Any unoccupied,unsecured building is hereby declared to be a danger to the public health and safety. (c) Notice. Whenever it is found that an unoccupied building is in such condition that an unauthorized person can enter it through missing or unlocked doors or windows or other openings,the City shall cause a written notice or"Notice to Secure"to be given to the owner of the property as such owner appears on the tax rolls of the City of Beaumont or to the person having the control over the property. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at the owner's post office address. If personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown,notice may be given by publishing such notice at least twice within a ten-day period in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County. If personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown,notice may be obtained by posting the notice on or near the front door of the building. The notice must contain the following information: (1) An identification which is not required to be a legal description of the building and property on which it is located; (2) The description of the violation of the municipal standards that are present at the building; (3) A statement that the municipality may secure the building within thirty(30) days of the date of notice; and (4) An explanation that the owner is entitled to request a hearing within such thirty-day period concerning any matter relating to the municipality's proposed securing of the building. (d) Compliance with the provisions concerning the securing of unoccupied structures does not relieve the owner or occupant of the structure from the requirement to comply with other provisions of the dangerous structures ordinance. (e) Appeal. If the owner requests a hearing about the structure, the municipality shall conduct a hearing at which the owner may testify or present witnesses or written information about any matter relating to the proposed securing of the building by the City. The hearing shall be conducted within twenty (20) days after the day the owner files a written request for such hearing. The hearing shall be before a hearing officer designated by the City manager for such purpose. (f) Offenses. An owner who fails to timely comply with a notice to secure as set out herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars($50.00)nor more than two thousand dollars($2,000.00). Each day's failure to comply after the expiration of the notice period shall constitute a separate offense. (g) If the owner fails to comply with a notice to secure,the city may order the boarding up of all openings so as to prevent entry or the reasonable securing of the structure by any other reasonable fashion and may assess the expenses of such securing as a lien on the property as allowed by Section 214.0011(f) of the Local Government Code. (Ord. No. 94-15, § 2, 3-22-94) Sec. 14-59. Reserved. DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14,REPEALING SECTION 14-50(b) AND (c); AND AMENDING SECTION 14-52 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6)AND (7), SECTION 14-54 AND 14-55 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT PERTAINING TO DANGEROUS STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Section 1. THAT Chapter 14, Section 14-52 (1), (2), (3), (4) and (6) and (7); section 14-54 and 14-55 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 111. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES- Sec. 14-50. Dangerous structures defined. (a) Generally. All vacant structures, dwellings, dwelling units, and accessory structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed dangerous structures: (1) All vacant buildings or structures whose walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle in excess of three-fourths inch of horizontal measurement for each foot of vertical measurement. (2) All vacant buildings or structures which show thirty-three(33)percent or more damage or deterioration of the supporting members, or fifty (50) percent or more damage or deterioration of the non-supporting or outside walls or coverings. (3) All vacant buildings or structures which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall or injure members of the public or property. (4) All vacant buildings and structures which, by reason of dilapidated or deteriorated conditions, have unsafe or defective electrical wiring devices or equipment, unsafe or defective gas piping, or appliances which are liable to cause or promote fires. (5) All vacant buildings and structures which have been damaged by fire, explosion, wind, vandalism, or elements of nature so as to have become dangerous to the life, safety or the general health and welfare of the occupants thereof or inhabitants of the City. (6) Those vacant structures which have become so dilapidated,decayed,unsafe, unsanitary or which utterly fail to provide amenities essential to decent living such that they are unfit for human habitation or likely to cause sickness or disease so as to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those living thereabout. (7) Those buildings and structures existing in violation of any provision of the building code of the City or any provision of the City fire code or other ordinances of the City, to such an extent that they are dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City. Sec. 14-51. Dangerous buildings declared nuisances. All "dangerous buildings" within the terms of section 14-50 are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or demolished as hereinafter provided. Sec. 14-52. Standard for repair or demolition. The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Building Official or designated enforcing officer and the City Council in ordering repair or demolition of a "dangerous structure" within the terms of section 14-50: (1) If, after inspection by the Building Official or designated enforcing officer and support inspections from other concerned departments or divisions, if necessary, a determination is made that the building is a dangerous structure,the Building Official or designated enforcing officer shall tag the structure and the owner shall be ordered by a certified letterto contact the Building Official or the designated enforcing officer within fifteen (15) days from the date of said letter. The owner shall be ordered, by letter, to enroll in an official work program to repair the structure or demolish said structure within thirty (30) days. (2) If a permit to repair or demolish said structure is not obtained from Building Codes and repairs or demolition are not completed within forty-five (45) days of the date of the letter provided for in subsection (1) above, the Building Official or designated enforcing officer shall give notice, by letter, to the owner of said structure to appear before the City Council to show cause why said structure should not be demolished and at the cost of the owner. Building permits issued to repair a structure under an official work program shall have the same expiration date as the work program. (3) If a structure is to be repaired such that it is no longer a "dangerous structure" under the terms of this article, said structure shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of the current International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the City. Repairs to such structures shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued within a period not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) days from the date of initiating a work program. Failure to comply with the provisions within said one- hundred fifty-day period may be brought before City Council for a condemnation order without further notice to the owner. Owner who initiates a work program hereunder shall agree that unless the structure is brought into compliance with the City's current International Property Maintenance Code it may be immediately brought before City Council for a condemnation order without further notice. (4) Any vacant structure found to be a "dangerous structure" as defined herein or substandard under Article III shall be posted as provided in section 14-50 to prevent occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy a structure that has been tagged as a "dangerous structure" in accordance with this section. (5) All notices, as provided herein, shall be served by delivering same to the owner or agent in person, or by mailing the same certified to the residence or business address, if known, of such owner or agent, or by posting the same in a prominent place upon such building or structure. (6) If, upon hearing, the City Council finds that the building or structure is in violation of section 14-50 hereof, the City Council shall order the structure to be razed or repaired at such time and under such conditions as the City Council may, in its discretion, stipulate at said hearing. Such owner or agent shall forthwith comply with said order of the City Council and any owner or agent of such building or structure failing to comply with such order within the time therein stipulated shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in this Code. If the owner obtains a permit and voluntarily demolishes his/her structure underthis program,such owner shall be exempt from payment of the landfill disposal fee for the debris resulting from such demolition. (7) If any such building or structure condemned by the order of the City Council, as provided herein, is not razed or repaired within the time and under the condition specified in such order,the council may, at its discretion, proceed to have the same, razed and charge the actual expense to the owner of the real estate or lot as shown on the tax roll. A statement of expenses incurred by the City in the demolition and removal of such building or structure under this section shall be mailed to the property owner shown on the tax roll at the time of service. The statement of expenses shall, in addition to giving the amount of such expense, provide the date upon which such work was done, and description of the lot or premises upon which such work was done. Payment is due and is considered delinquent if not received by the City within thirty(30)days. If payment is not made within ninety(90)days,the City's authorized agent is hereby authorized to charge such costs and expenses as a lien against the property upon which such building or structure is situated, and upon all other property situated in the City belonging to the owner of such building or structure. Sec. 14-53. Abatement of building or structures constituting a clear and present danger to the public safety. Notwithstanding all other provisions of this article, nothing herein shall be deemed a limitation on the duty of the City to summarily order the demolition of any vacant building or structure where it is apparent that the immediate demolition of such building or structure is necessary for the preservation of life and property in the city. Sec. 14-54. Enforcing officer--Powers and duties. The Building Official or his or her designee, hereinafter referred to as "enforcing officer," is charged with the duty of enforcing this article. (1) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division shall be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or in the making of plans and specifications therefor for a profit unless such person is the owner of such structure. (2) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division shall engage in any work which is in conflict with his duties or the interest of the department. (3) The enforcing officer shall enforce this article in the following manner: (a) The enforcing officer shall inspect or cause to be inspected,when necessary, all buildings or structures of any kind which are unoccupied or apparently abandoned, for the purpose of determining whether any condition exists which renders such place a"dangerous structure"within the terms of section 14-50. (b) The enforcing officer shall inspect any building or structure about which complaints are filed by any person to the effect that a building, wall or structure is or may be existing in violation of this article. The enforcing officer shall notify in writing, by certified mail, the owner and/or all persons having an interest, as shown by the tax rolls of the City, in any building found by the enforcing officer to be a "dangerous structure"within the standards set forth in section 14-50. Said notice shall state (1) a description of the building or structure; (ii) a statement of the particulars which make the building or structure a "dangerous structure"; (iii)that the owner must repair or demolish said building or structure; (iv)that any person notified under this subsection to repair or demolish any building or structure shall be given reasonable time, as provided in this Code of Ordinances, to do or have done the work required by the notice; and (v)that the owner of said structure shall appear before the City Council to show cause why said structure should not be repaired, removed or demolished. The enforcing officer shall also file a notice of declaration of dangerous structure in the deed records of Jefferson County, Texas. Such notice will provide lawful notice to any proposed purchaser of the property that the structure thereon has been declared a dangerous structure, may not be lawfully occupied, is subject to demolition and may be eligible for building permits necessary to rehabilitate the structure. Sec. 14-55. Same--Assistance by other departments. The enforcement officer is to seek the assistance of the fire department, the health department, and police department in order to effectively enforce the terms of this article, and said departments are to assist the enforcing officer in any way possible in said enforcement. Sec. 14-56. No utilities to vacant dwellings. No water, gas, electricity, or sewer services shall be provided to any dwelling unit or rooming unit found to be substandard which is or becomes vacant until such dwelling unit or rooming unit has been brought into compliance with the provisions of this article. Sec. 14-57. Notices. All notices provided for herein shall be deemed sufficient if sent by United States mail, return receipt requested,to the last known address of the occupant, owner or persons having an interest in a structure as required above and if a copy of such notice is posted in a conspicuous place on the substandard building, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit to which it relates. Sec. 14-58. Securing of unoccupied buildings. (a) Purpose. An owner or person in control of an unoccupied building shall insure that the building is in such condition that an unauthorized person cannot enter into it through missing or unlocked doors or windows, or through other openings into the building. The City of Beaumont may secure unoccupied, unsecured structures after the owner(s) fail to do so after reasonable notice. A lien may be filed on the structures to assure recovery of the cost of securing. (b) Definitions. An unsecured unoccupied building is hereby defined to be any structure that currently has no legitimate occupant or tenant and which has missing or unlocked doors or windows, or other unsecured openings into the building through which unauthorized persons can enter. Any unoccupied, unsecured building is hereby declared to be a danger to the public health and safety. (c) Notice. Whenever it is found that an unoccupied building is in such condition that an unauthorized person can enter it through missing or unlocked doors or windows or other openings, the City shall cause a written notice or "Notice to Secure" to be given to the owner of the property as such owner appears on the tax rolls of the City of Beaumont or to the person having the control over the property. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at the owner's post office address. If personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown, notice may be given by publishing such notice at least twice within a ten-day period in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County. If personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown, notice may be obtained by posting the notice on or near the front door of the building. The notice must contain the following information: (1) An identification which is not required to be a legal description of the building and property on which it is located; (2) The description of the violation of the municipal standards that are present at the building; (3) A statement that the municipality may secure the building within thirty (30) days of the date of notice; and (4) An explanation that the owner is entitled to request a hearing within such thirty-day period concerning any matter relating to the municipality's proposed securing of the building. (d) Compliance with the provisions concerning the securing of unoccupied structures does not relieve the owner or occupant of the structure from the requirement to comply with other provisions of the dangerous structures ordinance. (e) Appeal. If the owner requests a hearing about the structure, the municipality shall conduct a hearing at which the owner may testify or present witnesses or written information about any matter relating to the proposed securing of the building by the City. The hearing shall be conducted within twenty(20)days after the day the owner files a written request for such hearing. The hearing shall be before a hearing officer designated by the City manager for such purpose. (f) Offenses. An owner who fails to timely comply with a notice to secure as set out herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day's failure to comply after the expiration of the notice period shall constitute a separate offense. (g) If the owner fails to comply with a notice to secure, the city may order the boarding up of all openings so as to prevent entry or the reasonable securing of the structure by any other reasonable fashion and may assess the expenses of such securing as a lien on the property as allowed by Section 214.0011(f) of the Local Government Code. 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. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, including conflicting portions of the City Budget, 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. 3 February 8, 2005 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Aerated Lagoon Improvements Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant City of Beaumont Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 3, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Aerated Lagoon Improvements Project. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the second low bidder, Brystar Contracting, Inc., Beaumont, Texas, in the amount of$3,071,100 for the Aerated Lagoon Improvements Project. Enclosed is a letter from the City's Consultant on the project regarding information received from the references furnished by the low bidder. Based on these responses, the Consultant is recommending the contract be awarded to the second low bidder. The MBE goal will be met through subcontracts with the certified MBE firm of Municipal Marketing for a total of$355,000. This amount represents 11.6 percent of the total bid. BACKGROUND The Wastewater Treatment Plant operates two 20-acre aeration lagoons that were built in 1971. The existing lagoons have up to seven feet of accumulated sediment reducing the operating volume of the lagoons, decreasing the settling and aeration time, and reducing the total suspended solids removal. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a violation to the City during their last inspection of the Wastewater Treatment Plant regarding the operation of the aeration lagoons. The design engineer recommended the addition of a third aeration lagoon because it will increase the plants holding capacity by 50 percent, will reduce the sanitary sewer overflows in the system during heavy rainfalls, and will provide the operational flexibility required to meet permit limits and the time needed to efficiently clean the sludge from the existing aeration lagoons by City forces. The project includes the excavation of a 20-acre lagoon, construction of a clay liner, the installation of earthen berms around the proposed and existing lagoons,installation of piping,precast concrete junction boxes with sliding gates and motorized actuators, and the installation of mooring structures and floating aerators. BUDGETARY IMPACT Funds for the project are available in the Water Utilities Capital Program. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, and Interim Water Utilities Manager. WUAgenAeratedLagwn.wpd February 3,2005 sent ,try: r7-ty ar DeaumDnt; tlD1 4D�G� rcu c uu �y W i�iis rir:rrER ac. (x)&0700 lEffW CG`r PE'Y,a.E. stt icc ruinLeE, January 28,2005 alGGbWGIrNU DAVID i.4gu .PC mr.'Hani TQhM,P.E. KMLPPDA KKK- lnd'esft Water Utilities N+*gar,-City al'laeammont !(y�NE1M1 C'L*r^ENCG•PE.. 1350 IamgbaM.Rd. ! .. CLOWil'MMTNAR Dow mont,Tencas 77704 ANANK'iicObA�Vtl3.P.E. .. LONE?t t MbItAy � Tll"M.7PHt!!}►iCP�OCP,E�,• 1R�,': Aerated Lagoon Is6prev'dw=ts .. . wwc K c rF Recommendation pf A wd - 1)"r Mr.Tohssse: wkLtl►�(C:Mligfat�Rf. ' . .. o,Ar, s.yYrtaA:r a�. 244s were opened at the-C ty—atwi'Mcr -a"w'HA City of Beauusaaot,403'.1 ;.......... AKS�+xitii�enP.E., ,2:Ot3p.m.catlJ�ber-Lf.2tf0,is��►�t�l�a��ftvt.hi�t•wesenecxivedand ...•=;:"'T�: ' •�.::'..�::'. rAided two.al�ta biel 1L.Alto Biel h�si A�1 included �pw►t►:a•N.rcx�c.Pn�a.r.E. .� ..:: . . . irlezn A-2 mchided asplutit ti�ng rm coa sgated pipe. All bids Opened:were ptW" , . ly saslnrn�ad'�a►�it3sottt and►cltoaptscma yr additiosul• ��etic'1�:.::..::':� . . addimda wore acknowladgird. �txraystac,be.was dsO appartrst low bidder. '.: flan:Plu rsncrAaocA� .1��'�a idt caan.•ad?rsaslspo�feathyneB r Pe�fe ira. The t� , -p Qvkw 'ead t sesdnc a to eoenple w the.: � ►je s an p s�da+ ktta.` �:-;...,::..::r1.;._::r::._:::::.:..::::�.:;....•'... • • A delay in.flfex Ia+nw a action by tha TC Q.•Bawl•upmalsis iuformiti=and disc%uior�a a JkPAI=omsss=Ws d*C*y of Besewnm t aw d iii to oat with Altmmte A•2 to the second low-boft, WYNK,'InE. iii'tltes amount of Three.M t#iaa ::' ' Mousand One Hussdred f#6llam.ft4 bo a tts.(S3p7j;100). Attached is a suhiii gi meceive d. MOM contact us if Y00.s hssve : eryed ioeis.rc dissg our recotssssseaska oiiu•.11V.i'i+bio�c assY': ::.. forward to waking with you fluough the t i cEiba-phaw of this pwjtxa. • ::' <:r:°,:'.:`. : . .... sincerely, A PLUMMLR ASSOCIATES,INC. R.Tucker,P.E. :. Principal ARThrs 11"IMPME CNTRAL DWVf raMLA%7%AS is#+»oo� . Enclosure FAX :3!4.431.4109 L�PRNrsCrS160 1�W703tDoe�CedespWidiw+td pmal'dae N I CLTY OF BEAUMONF WATER RECLAMATION PLANT lO HEARTED LAGOON IMPROVEMENTS BID SUMMMTY Posser R SlandOer,P.E. - 2/tPM6 Mloo,Inc. Dau hoe Cont.,Inc. Grayslat EIG,L.P. 01 Item No. Dec-tion Quantity Unit Cost per hem Cost Unit Cast per Item Cast Unit Cost per Item Cost 1 Excawalloa and Slo kpile 280000 CY S3.11 CY $9081600. S6.21 CY $1,014,60D.DD $1.68 CY $435,800 p 2 Berm Conslru„-Han 84DDD CY 5.04 CY $171,30D.00 53.13 CY SM.920.00 S1.62 GY $152.88D. D 3 Clay Liner Coutruction 64000 CY S3A4 CY $220,18000 S7.35 CY $470,100. $2.00 CY 1128,OOD. r 4 72-in CM Installation SOSD LF $207.17 LF $838,083 $265.00 LF 5818,200. $241.00 LF $742,280. 5 24-in RCP Culvert 150 LF $102.41 LF $15,361 $S2.D0 LF $7,503. $35.00 LF S5,250 6 Junction Box*X 1 LS 583,12000 LS $83,120. 585,000.00 LS $85,000 S871000.00 LS $87,000. 7Junction Box'B' 3 LS $82,380.00 LS $247.080.00 578884.00 LS 82381852. 548,000.00 LS $144,000 8 CIP IrAluent Boot 2 EA $8,343,00 FA $18166& S35000.00 FA $70,000 S110,500.00 EA $21,000.00 9 CIP Efliuent Box 3 FA $13,334,00 FA $48,002 $43,000.00 EA S135,000. S25,SC0.00 EA 576,500. 10 Astalors(Base Bid 7) 7 EA 542,583,11 FA $297,941. $30,500.00 FA 8289,500.0 S23,2C0.00 EA $182,400. 11 Class 6 Concrete,(ndrhaan) 100 CY $23297 CY $23,297. $176.00 CY $17,500 $92.00 CY $9,2000C 12 Mobili:iOaVDemobili7ation 1 LS $131,800.00 LS S131,800. $199,000.00 LS St99,000.0 S10,000.00 LS $10,000.00 13 Storrs Water Poll.ProvSystom 1 LS $4,673.00 LS 64.67&00 $4,500.00 LS $4,500. Si 200.00 LS 51,200 M CIP Laros Influent Box t LS $1206685.00 t.S $120.665.00 $190 .00 LS 5130500.0 $14000000 LS $149000. Base Bid Total W24.849.07 I 54,319,572.0 $2,125,510,0 A-1 Aendors(Alternate Bid 7) 7 S35,214.57 EA 5246,501. $36,500.00 FA $269,500.0 $21,=CO FA $147,000.0 A-2 As alt Coati o1CMP 3089 $11.00 LF $33,880 $40.00 LF 5123,200.0 $14.00 LF $43,12Q Altemate MAN 5280 381. S392700.03 $T 0120,0 Base+Alternate $3,106,231,8 54,712 20 !$2.319,630.00 Mason ConsL,Inc. Bristaf Contracting Mom No. Decriptioa Quanb'fy Unit Cost per hem Cost Unit Cost per Item Cost Unit Cost por Item Coal 1 Excavation and 6 ocipile 260000 CY $2.69 CY SM.400.00 $2.45 CY S537,000.0 $0.00 CY $0 2 Berm Construction 84000 CY S3A4 CY M88,960.00 $3.00 CY 5252,000.0 $0.00 CY $0. 3 Clay Liner Con*uction 64000 CY S2.99 CY 8191.350.00 $7.50 CY S480,000.0 $0.00 CY $0: 4 72-In CUP Installation 308D LF $228.03 LF SM,332.4C S145.00 LF S448,80D.0 $0.00 LF $()AO 524-In RCP Culvert 150 LF $53.57 LF $8,03530 =32.00 LF $4,800.09 50.00 LF $0.00 6 Junction Box'A' 1 LS $71,927.89 LS $71,9Z7.89 $120,000.00 1.S $120,000.0 $0.00 LS $0.00 7 Junclion Box 161 3 LS $91,043.70 LS SZ73,13t.10 S98,000.00 LS S294,000. $0.00 LS $0.00 8 CIP IMluent Box 2 EA $13,195.88 EA $28,39t.72 S48,0DO.00 FA $32,000. $0.00 EA $0.00 9 CIP Etlluent Box 3 EA 525,186.90 FA $75,58M70 $25,500.00 FA $76,500. $0.00 EA $DAC 10 Aerators(Base Bid 7) 7 EA S56,373.76 EA $394,618 532,000.00 FA 5224,000.0 $0.00 EA $p n I 1 Class B Conarele(nol shown) 100 CY $176.44 CY $17,644. $80.00 CY $8,000. $0.00 CY $0. 12 Hlabliiatior9Drxnabiiintion 1 LS $420050.00 1S 5420,050. SMODO.00 LS $40,000. $0.00 LS $0. a 13 Storm Water Poll.PrevS"m 1 LS $17,893.90 LS $17,893 $3,600.00 LS $51800. $0.00 LS $0 U 14 CIP Le Influent Box 1 LS $77 635.73 LS $77.53&73 $1 000.00 LS 5165 000.0 50.00 LS $0.00 a Base Bid Total $3,238,839.26 ¢2,785,500.00 j0110 C A-1 Aerators(Alternate Bid 7} 7 $34,223.22 FA $239.562-M 532,000.00 FJI $224,000. $0,00 EA $0.00 A-2 Asphaft Cwr dCMP 3080 $229.57 LF $707,073. 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'��k r f{'• ..;7^e" .r� AYE, h„a,:. �� -'3'�� °"�."'`;_-F T ���E ��3« � t f •.. 4'F.#�•� �:;. •/ -�' .L '' �' r s }r"�a �. .M1� rS dm°s„,S�`*y��F. • -`�-.:' � a lit A f�sk FvF-;170 CITY OF BEAU>MIIONT SCHEDULE OF MBE PAFITICIPATION (SCHEDULE C) Date of Report Department Project No. Location Brystar Contracting, inc. —iota!CortiactAmount $ Name of Prime Contractor,Proposer -- _ >F.!.'_S_YS..a.r &:, );'Orr-..�• � - t.p .`k.� .r'-'�.`4: s-..�: Y� _ _ _ r- A. E 'vtir{ORtTY H •'.�•.• - 1.>�CDT.. $f�?R z't3�IJT• . EO- � ' .001?M AT E:`.,� :. •..: AGREED B P RICE n O�TR ACTOR I 1235 East Castle harbor Dr. Supplier—Slide Gates, Aerators, � t355,000.�?01 j[MuniciDal '<sarketine :Friends ood Tx 77546 PlDin I - - � p !� r i4 The undersigned will ester into a formal agreement wig MBE Contractors Mur wro*listed in this schedule conditioned upon execution of a contract with the City of Beaumont. NOTE: t. Arty business listed above must have Schedule A on fie with the City. 2_ Schedule C is to be included with bid,and resubmitted at 50%and 100%of project completion. Signature Bryan Phelps President Title ------- 4 February 8,2005 Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO) City of Beaumont Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: 7anett Lewis, Housing Manag MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 2, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO). RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO) in the amount of $258,750 for the purchase of three pre-existing scattered-site homes that will be retained as lease property for no more than thirty-six months and sold to eligible low/moderate income families. BACKGROUND The Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO) successfully built three homes as lease-purchase properties under a prior contract. These properties were conveyed to the lessors within the federally mandated timeframe. Under a separate contract, BCHDO is in the process of acquiring three scattered-site homes that will be sold to low/moderate income families under the lease-purchase option. BUDGETARY IMPACT Funding is available from the 2004 HOME Program. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, Planning Manager, and Housing Manager m N m N N L9 CM (M N W Proposal#1 {Funds to purchase three(3)pre-existing homes built after]978 to lease to low to moderate income families-preferubly CO in Amelia Area) A m LO Property. Purchase Appraisal Survey Home/Pest Make Ready Total Address Price Inspection Repairs N House#1 $80,000.00 5400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $86,250.00 0 House#2 $80,000.00 $400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $86,250.00 House#3 $80,000.00 5400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $86,250.00 TOTAL $214,040.00 $1,204.00 $1,050.00 $1,500.00 $15,400.00 $258,750.00 -7 1 o Address 9015 Landis Total Request Purchase Price $74,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $74,400.00 Appraisal $400.00 $400.00 Survey $350.00 $350.00 Home/Pest Inspection $275.00 $275.00 Make steady Repairs $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Total $78,925.00 $78,925.40 A f,7 M CD W 5 February 8,2005 Consider approving a contract for temporary personnel services for City departments City o f Beaumont NOW Council A g ends Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Internal Services Director MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 4, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider award of a contract for temporary personnel services. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends the award of an annual contract for providing temporary employees to Labor Ready Central, LP and Cooper Group Staffing, LTD. BACKGROUND Ten(10) companies submitted bids for an annual contract to provide temporary employees to fill business office positions as well as to provide skilled and unskilled laborers. Temporary employees are necessary for various job positions throughout the City when vacancies occur due to events such as medical leave, vacations, or short term projects. Specifications for the contract require temporary staffing agencies to provide pre-screened and qualified individuals on an on-call and as-needed basis. Temporary employees must pass a drug screen and a criminal background search prior to being assigned to the City. Criminal background information to be considered is available to the public through the Texas Department of Public Safety's Crime Records Division. The contract specifications requested firm hourly prices inclusive ofwages,benefits,testing,screening,workers'compensation,taxes,and agency fees. Specifications allow the City to award the contract to more than one (1) vendor if deemed advantageous to the City. A tabulation of the bids received is attached for review. The lowest qualified bid for skilled and unskilled laborers was submitted by Labor Ready Central of Beaumont. References reported that Labor Ready has consistently provided pre-screened qualified individuals to fill frequent temporary positions during the past several years. Administration recommends awarding a contract to this agency for providing the temporary laborers needed by the City. Temporary Personnel Services February 4,2005 Page 2 The apparent low bidder for the business office positions was Solution Tech Staffing of Houston. The references contacted indicated they used the staffing agency only occasionally to fill infrequent long-term assignments.This staffing agency does not operate a local office and indicated they would set-up temporary testing and interviewing sites only as needed to fill positions for the City as they arose. Because the City operates in a short notice environment and experiences frequent temporary openings and because Solution Tech Staffing failed to provide evidence that they could sufficiently support these temporary staffing needs,Administration does not recommend awarding a contract to this agency. The second low bid for the business office positions was Cooper Group Staffing of Beaumont. This agency has held the contract with the City for the past year and has consistently provided pre- screened qualified individuals to fill frequent temporary office positions. Administration recommends awarding the contract to this agency for the business office positions. The recommended agencies and their hourly bid prices are as follow: Vendor Job Description Price per hour Labor Ready Central, Beaumont, TX Laborer- Skilled $10.37 Labor Ready Central,Beaumont, TX Laborer- Unskilled $ 8.83 Cooper Group Staffing,Beaumont, TX Office I $ 8.58 Cooper Group Staffing, Beaumont, TX Office II $ 9.24 Office I job functions are positions requiring general clerical skills with duties that consist of filing, answering phones,typing, and sorting mail. Office II job duties consist of a wide range of complex administrative and technical functions requiring advanced knowledge of computer software programs and business office practices. During the past twelve (12) months, the City has paid staffing agencies approximately$26,500 for temporary office positions and approximately$90,000 for temporary skilled and unskilled laborers. BUDGETARYIMPACT Funds are available in each Department/Division's budget for temporary personnel. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Internal Services Director, and Human Resources Director. BID TABULATION: TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES BID NUMBER: TF1105-08 BID OPENING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005 2 PM Labor Ready Solution Tech Advanced Lofton Staffing Personnel Central Staffing Inc Staffing, Inc Services Staffing Inc DESCRIPTION Beaumont, TX Houston, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Laborer-Skilled $10.37 $10.65 $10.72 $11.52 $11.25 Laborer-Unskilled $8.83 $9.25 $9.38 $9.00 $10.05 Estimated Costs based on 1000 hours Skilled and 1000 hours Unskilled labor $19,200.00 $19,900.00 $20,100.00 $20,520.00 $21,300.00 Advance'd American Eagle-Pro Temporaries Personnel Staffing DESCRIPTION Tyler, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Laborer-Skilled $12.83 $12.32 $12.71 Laborer-Unskilled $10.15 $10.92 $11.69 Estimated Costs based on 1000 hours Skilled and 1000 hours Unskilled labor $22,980.00 $23,240.00 $24,400.00 Solution Tech Cooper Group Eagle-Pro Advance'd Advanced Staffing Inc Staffing Staffing Temporaries Staffing, Inc DESCRIPTION Houston, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Tyler, TX Beaumont, TX Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Office 1 $7.75 $8.58 $8.78 $8.79 $9.24 Office II $9.00 $9.24 $10.03 $10.54 $10.56 Estimated Costs based on 1000 hours Office I and 1000 hours Office 11 positions $16,750.00 $17,820.00 $18,810.00 $19,330.00 $19,800.00 Personnel Lofton Staffing Kelly Services, American Staffing Inc Services Inc Personnel DESCRIPTION Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX Hourly Rate H Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Office 1 $9.54 $9.83 $10.20 Office II $10.65 $11.20 $10.54 $11.56 Estimated Costs based on 1000 hours Office I and 1000 hours Office 11 positions $20,190.00 $20,300.00 $20,370.00 $21,760.00 6 February 8,2005 Consider approving a contract to provide the web-based Affordable Housing Delivery System applications for managing the city's HOME and Housing Rehabilitation Programs City of Beaumont Council Agenda Item � c TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janett Lewis, Housing ManagR* MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 ``''CU/ AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 2, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving a contract with Success Results Consulting, Inc. to provide the web-based Affordable Housing Delivery System applications for managing the city's HOME and Housing Rehabilitation Programs. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year contract in the amount of$43,500 with Success Results Consulting, Inc., of Germantown, MD. BACKGROUND U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations require ongoing compliance and monitoring of the HOME and Housing Rehabilitation Programs. The city currently has no computer technology in place to assist staff with meeting these federally imposed requirements. Such compliance and monitoring requires tracking the long-term affordability of each home, whether new construction, rehabilitation, rental unit, or acquisition. Additionally, staff is required to track each loan and insure that each property meets affordable housing,income eligibility and property standards throughout the long-term affordability period. As such compliance is a condition of funding, the Affordable Housing Delivery System(ANDS) applications are vital to the long-term success ofthe city's affordable housing programs. Housing and Information Services staff, as well as a HUD technical assistance provider,participated in a demonstration of AHDS applications and determined them to be a valuable tool in maintaining compliance. Success-Results Consulting, Inc., is a sole source provider of this type of compliance product. A proposal is attached for your review. BUDGETARY IMPACT The Affordable Housing Delivery System (AHDS) applications are available at an annual cost of $12,000 per year beginning the third year. The cost for the first year is $22,500, which includes a one-time set-up fee of$15,000, a $1,500 on-site training fee, and provides for a discounted cost of $6,000 for the applications. The second year provides for a discounted cost of$9,000. Funding is available from 2003 HOME Administration Funds for the first year and will be funded from available HOME Administration funds thereafter. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, Planning Manager, and Housing Manager January 10, 2005 Ms. Janett Lewis Housing Manager City of Beaumont Community Development/Housing Services 801 Main Street Beaumont,Texas 77704-3827 Dear Ms.Lewis: It was good to meet with you and your staff to discuss the Affordable Housing Delivery System. Attached please find the details of the customizations for Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs,the Single Family New Construction customizations are created during development period.Here is our quote: Service Monthly Total Cost Total Cost rate Year 1 Year 2 System customization for Homeowner Rehab & $15,000 Single Family Homebuyer Modules Homeowner Rehabilitation On-line Module $500.00 $6,000 $6,000 Single Family Homebuyer On-line Module N/C 1st r $3,000 1 day On-site training(Travel not included) $1,500 Total $22,500 $9,000 Tax -0- Grand total $22,500 $9,000 Delivery date Aril 5, 2005 On-going Because we haven't had the pleasure of doing business with you before,we have a special offer to express how much we'd like to serve you: If you confirm this estimate within 30 days of the date on this letter, we'll provide the Single Family Homebuyer module at no charge for the first year and'/2 price for the second year. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your housing program monitoring needs. We have been in business since 1997 and have established a reputation for quality. We look forward to showing you that it is well deserved. Sincerely, Charles E.Perkins President/CEO Success Results Consulting, Inc. P.S. If you would like to discuss items in this quote, or if you need any additional information,please call me personally at 301-353-1238. Home Repair/Rehabilitation Program High Level Requirements (Based on Existing System&Proposed Enhancements) Basic Homeowner Rehabilitation Functionality Program Review Form: • Display application fields and allow modification • Provide ability to save changes and store data in DB as a valid application. Case Approval: • Display basic case information. • Provide drop-down list of existing Rehab Supervisors and allow assignment to case. • Provide Comments box. • Allow entry/modification for Proof of Ownership,Empowerment Zone, Household Classification,Income Verification,Denied Date,Re-Activated Date. • Provide Pending Cases Report,which retrieves all unapproved cases,based on the Program type entered by the user. Report is grouped by Dev Spec and displays Owner Name,Address,NPHC, Qualification Date • Provide Prior Funding Report,which retrieves any other records with matching Street Number and Street Name. • Provide ability to email the assigned Rehab Supervisor. Case Funding Form: • Display basic case information. • Provide ability to enter general ledger fields. • Retrieve&display list of APNs. • Allow APNs to be filtered by Year,Cost Center,Funding Source,or APN. • Allow Private Funds,Public Funds,Date Funded to be assigned to each APN. Change Orders(Development Specialist): • Display basic case information and Bid information. • Display any existing change order records for the case. • Provide the ability to indicate change order approval. • Provide Change Order Report. This report retrieves the change order line items with the total of the entire Change Order. It displays the Current Contract Amount, Amount of Increase/Decrease,calculates Net Change in Contract Amount and New Contract Amount. Payments Form: • Display basic case information. • Displays Bid information: Initial Bid Amount, Adjusted Bid Amount • Displays the Approved Change orders(6 fields) • Displays the Funding Source records(7 fields) • Allow payment records to be created containing the following: - Type, Amount,Payee, Comments, - APN, APN Amount(1 or more APNs per record) Assign Rehab Specialist: • Display basic case information. • Display assigned Dev Specialist,Rehab Specialist,Rehab Supervisor • Display Current Case load for Rehab Specialists,identifying#of Cases,and Program • Provide Assigned Cases Report,which identifies cases assigned in the last 30 days,grouped by Rehab Specialist. • Provide ability to email the assigned Rehab Supervisor. Rehab Specialist Activity: • Display basic case information. • Display Contractor Information • Provide the ability to capture approvals and dates(about 10 fields) • Provide the ability to capture comments. • Provide the ability to enter Inspection records: Type of Inspection,Date, Clear 1 Date, Comments ■ Provide the ability to enter Change Order records: Date, Amount,HRS Approval Date, Approved, Comments,Dev Spec Approval Date, Approved, Contractor Bid Approval: ■ Display basic case info. ■ Provide ability to capture the Date Opened,Date Due, Cost Estimate • Provide ability to capture the Bid data containing: Contractor Name,Date Mailed,Date Review,Initial Bid Amt,Additions,Deletions,Total(system calculated)Award Indicator, Comments • Provide a Pending Bids Report containing a list of cases with open bids containing: Case#,Date Opened,Due On,Cost Estimate,each bid record containing: Date Sent,Bid Amount, Contractor,Principal,Phone,Fax. Subcontractors: • Display basic case info. • Display the bid information. • Provide the ability to enter Subcontractor records containing: Subcontractor Name,Amount, Comments Add or Edit Contractors: • Display basic case info. • Provide the ability to retrieve a Contractor record based on the Contractor Name or Fed ID specified by the user. • Provide the ability to add/edit contractor business information, Codes, Expiration Dates,Default data and Comments. • Allow multiple licenses per contractor. • Track the caseload per contractor. • Provide a Report on contractors with upcoming expired licenses&open cases. • Provide an Approved Contractors Report containing the list of approved contractors: Contractor Name,Fed Id,Last Name,First Name, &Phone#. Activity Tracking: • Display basic case info. • Display case tracking dates,Bid records, Inspection records,and Change Order records. • Provide ability to display the Bid information. • Provide ability to display the Contractor Permit Info. • Provide the ability to display a list of Payment records. APN Cost Center: ■ Provide the ability to Add/Edit APN Cost Center records. (about 22 fields) Clerical Bid Requirement: • Display basic case info. • Provide ability to capture the Bid data containing: Contractor Name,Date Mailed, Initial Bid Amt, Comments • Provide a Pending Bids Report containing a list of cases with open bids containing: Case#,Date Opened,Due On, Cost Estimate,each bid record containing: Date Sent,Bid Amount, Contractor,Principal,Phone,Fax. • Provide the ability to auto-mail the assigned Rehab Specialist and Dev Spec. Clerical Check Release: • Display basic case info. • Display the Inspection Records • Display the Payment records • Display the Stop Payment,Release Stop Payment, and Final Inspection Dates • Provide a Check Release Form Report containing the payment information. Community Group Information: ■ Provide the ability to Add/Edit Community Group records. about 13 fields Reassign Case Staff: ■ Provides the ability to select a case and reassign the Dev Specialist,Rehab Spec or Rehab Supervisor. Cancel Case: ■ Provides the ability to remove a case from the list of valid cases. (not really sure what this is) 2 Lead Risk Assessment: • Provide ability to capture the lead testing results and repairs. • Display only contractors that have a lead assessment permit. Notice to Proceed: • Provide ability to issue Notice to Proceed. • Verify the following conditions have been met,before NTP can be issued: a) Approved Bid b) Historic Spec Approved c) Owner's acceptance of Spec d) Lead Assessment complete e) Permit#has been received f) Permit amount matches Contract Amount Case has been funded Users Maintenance: ■ Allows admin users to add/edit userids and staff types. Parameters Maintenance: ■ Allows admin users to specify system parameter values used for program calculations. A Comments field is also provided. Security by Group: • Provides a user admin maintenance function to set the form security to Access or Owner. Access means users will only be able to view the form. Owner allows edit of the form by the assigned staff member. • A list of each form is displayed with the two options for selection. • Also provides the ability to set the access rights by rou for each form. Data Cleanup: ■ Allows an admin user to delete invalid cases. ■ Allow funds records(APNs)to be retired or deleted. Programs in Pipeline Number Report • Provide the ability to specify cases to retrieve based on age or all cases. • Provide the ability to specify a program type. • Generate a report containing: Program Name,Number of Cases in pipeline, Running Total Programs in Pipeline Detail Report • Provide the ability to specify cases to retrieve based on age or all cases. • Provide the ability to specify a program type. • Generate a report containing: Program Name, Case Number,Owner Name, Address,Approval Date,Final Inspection Date Case Load Report • Provide the ability to specify a date range for Application Date. • Generate a report,grouped by Contractor,with a list of cases containing: Case#,Owner,Address,Qual Date,Spec Appry Date,Bid Appry Date, Bid Amount,Dev Spec,Contractor,Payment,Final Insp Date Approved Bids Reports • Provide the ability to specify a date range for Approval Date. • Generate a report,grouped by Contractor,with a list of cases containing: Case#,Owner,Address,Qual Date,Spec Appry Date,Bid Appry Date, Bid Amount,Dev Spec,Contractor,Payment,Final Insp Date Case Load Apps • Provide the ability to specify a date range for the Qual Date • Generate a report,grouped by NPHC,with a list of cases containing: Case#, Owner, Address,Qual Date, Spec Appry Date,Bid Appry Date,Bid Amount, Dev Spec, Contractor,Payment,Final Insp Date NPHC Case Load Spec Apry • Provide the ability to specify a date range for the Spec Approved Date • Generate a report, grouped by NPHC,with a list of cases containing: Case#, Owner,Address, Qual Date, Spec Appry Date,Bid Appry Date,Bid Amount, Dev Spec, Contractor,Payment,Final Insp Date 3 Miscellaneous Reports • Provide the ability to select one of the following report options: a) Cases Completed b) Applications Received c) Cases without a Case Number d) Under Proceed(ALL) e) Under Proceed by Contractor f) Funds Not Obligated • Provides the ability to select the Program Type. • Displays Case#, Applicant Name,Qual Date, Contractor Miscellaneous Reports(Bids) • Provide the ability to select one of the following report options: a) Bids Not Approved b) Bids Approved c) Approved Contractors Listing • Provides the ability to select the Program Type. • Bids Not Approved—Displays Name,Address, Spec Approval Date, Comments • Bids Approved-Displays NPHC,Address, Applicant Name, Spec Approval Date,Rehab Spec, Spec to NPHC Date,Bid Amount,Proceed Date,Award Date • A ry Contractors List—Displays Contr Name, Address,Phone,Fax,Pager Miscellaneous Reports(Spreadsheets) • Provide the ability to select one of the following report options: a) MHR Program Spreadsheet b) Home Spreadsheet c) Contractor Spreadsheet d) Monitoring Checklist e) Affordability period Tickler f) Contractor Payment Tracking g) Critical Inspections Checklist h) Lien release Tickler i) Bid monitoring report • Displays the program data in spreadsheet format. Each report contains an average of about 18 fields. (see each report for additional details) 4 7 February S,2005 Consider approving the purchase of lightbars for the Police Department's patrol vehicles . City of Beaumont •�• Council Agenda � = • ,� Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Internal Services Director MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 1, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider the purchase of lightbars for the Police Department's patrol vehicles. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends the purchase of twenty-one (21) Code 3 LED X2100 Police vehicle lightbars from GT Distributors of Austin, Texas for$1,672.28 each. BACKGROUND City Council has previously approved the purchase of twenty(20)Ford Crown Victorias to be used as patrol vehicles and one(1)Chevy Tahoe to be used as a canine unit. These vehicles will require the installation of emergency lights prior to being placed into service. The Code 3 brand LED X2100 is a low profile emergency lightbar with clear lenses. The lack of color and the low two (2)inch profile gives the lightbar an inconspicuous appearance on top of the vehicles. The lightbar remains virtually unnoticed until the red and blue emergency lights are activated. A mounting kit is included with the lightbar for use by the City's Fleet Management to aid in installation. Bids were solicited from nine(9)Code 3 brand emergency lighting distributors. Two(2)bids were received as follows: VENDOR PRICE EACH TOTAL BID GT Distributors, Austin, TX $1,672.28 $35,117.88 All America Sales, Houston, TX $1,749.24 $36,734.04 Police Vehicle Lightbars February 1,2005 Page 2 BUDGETARY IMPACT Funds are available for this expenditure in the Police Department's Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Internal Services Director, and Police Chief. 00A� � t VW_ CZtr� ®f eG�1�Gnwnt REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 8,2005 1:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes * Confirmation of committee appointments Wayne E. Duerler-Fire Professional, would be appointed to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The term would commence February 8, 2005 and expire February 7, 2006. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) A) Amend a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization (BCHDO) B) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the pouring of sidewalks at North, McFaddin,Ewing and Oakland Streets(old Dick Dowling school site). C) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a water line easement off State Highway 347 to provide access for fire prevention services D) Approve a resolution urging our State legislators to develop and enact legislation to protect freshwater inflows into Sabine Lake A City of Beaumont Lea, Council Agenda Item g TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janett Lewis, Housing Manage MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 2, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider amending a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization(BCHDO). RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends City Council authorize amending a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization (BCHDO)by approving an additional $12,150 for the purchase of three pre-existing scattered-site homes that will be retained as lease property for no more than thirty-six months and sold to eligible low/moderate income families. BACKGROUND City Council Resolution#04-174 authorizes a contract in the amount of$222,750 with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization (BCHDO) for the purchase of three scattered-site homes that will be sold to low/moderate income families under a lease-purchase option. BCHDO has identified three homes that require minimal make-ready repairs, however, due to current market conditions, the sales price for each home is slightly above the existing contract amount. BUDGETARY IMPACT Funding is available from the 2004 HOME Program. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, Planning Manager, and Housing Manager 02/01/2005 23:30 4098132165 BCHDO PAGE e2 Res#04-174 (,Funds to purchase three(3)pre-existing homes built after]978 to lease to low to moderate income families-preferably in Amelia Area) M-03-MC48-0201 $222,750.00 Property Purchase Appraisal Survey HometPest MakeR,eady Total Address Price Inspection Repairs House#1 $68,000.00 $400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $74,250.00 House#2 $68,000.00 $400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $74,250.00 House#3 $68,000.00 $400.00 $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $74,250.00 TOTAL 5204,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,050.00 $1,500.00 $15,000.00 $222,750.00 REQUESTED AMOUNTS ,address 9030 Jennifer 9225 Doty 9515 McLean Total Request Purchase Price $76,000.00 $89,000.00 $69,900.00 $234,900.00 Appraisal Survey Home/Pest Inspection Mahe heady Repairs Total $76,000.00 $89,000.00 $699900.00 $234,900.00 U To complete this contract we will nee $12,150.00 o purchase these three (3)homes. These homes are scheduled to close as follow: 9030 Jennifer Thursday,February 10, 2005 9225 Doty Friday, February 11, 2005 9515 McLean Friday, February 25, 2005 B City of Beaumont �• Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janett Lewis, Housing Manager MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: January 26,2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Balco Concrete Construction for the pouring of sidewalks at North, McFaddin, Ewing and Oakland Streets (old Dick Dowling school site). RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Balco Concrete Construction in the amount of$12,782.00, for the pouring of sidewalks at North, McFaddin, Ewing and Oakland Streets, where ten new homes were recently constructed through the City's Affordable Housing Program. BACKGROUND Ten new homes were recently constructed through the City's Affordable Housing Program on McFaddin and North Streets. Sidewalks will not only enhance the development,but will provide for a public walkway and added safety for the families residing in this development. Balco Concrete Construction submitted the lowest bid for this project. BUDGETARY IMPACT Funds are available from 2004 HOME funds. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director, Planning Manager, Housing Manager. FROM BALCO CONST PHONE NO. : 402 2663077 Dec. 07 2004 10:05W P2 Balco Concrete Construction Inc. 1821 West Ln. Beaumont,Texas 77713 409-782-8241 PROPOSAL To : City of Beaumont.Housing Services Attn: Linda and Paul Date: 12-07-04 PROJECT: Sidewalks for SFTCDC Proposed WK Project We are pleased to submit the following proposal to furnish supervision, materials, and labor to pour: 41x256'sidewalk on North St. 4'x256'sidewalk on McFaddin SL 41x295'sidewalk on Ewing St. 4'x275'sidewalk on Oakland St. All work to be done as per the drawings for the proposed NBk Project All concrete 3000 psi reinforced with#6 remesh with expansions every 20'. Proposal includes re-using Handicap ramps on North St, and installing two new Ramps on McFaddin St..Also included in proposal is digging and removal of grass and dirt_ Lump Sum Bid: $129782.00 We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal to you if you have any quesfiions, please feel free to call.Proposal is only good for the next three weeks due to price increase of concrete effective January I- 05. Thanks, Marty Ballard Dec 29 04 11 : 42a Todd Barnes 840#4358 P. 1 BARAM MOCKING and Ml��PMENT 1816 l�Y.HIGHLAND DR BEA UMONT.TX 77705; 409-840-0358 To: Paul Buxie From:Todd Barnes Date: 12/27/04 We are pleased to submit a bid for installing side walks in front of all houses on the Calder St.Addition We will install: 1)4'x 236'on North St. 2)4'x 275'on Oakland St. 3)4'x 295'on Ewing St. 4)4'x 256'on McFaddin St. Total Service Charge:$14636.00 c It7E---17!j City of Beaumont W-0 Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Joris P. Colbert, City Engineer MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 3, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a water line easement off State Highway 347 to provide access for fire prevention services. RECOMMENDATION Beaumont Ivy Partners LP., have agreed to convey a ten foot (10') wide water line easement to the City of Beaumont. The easement is described as being out of Pelham Humphries League, Abstract 32, and will serve facilities located at 6175 State Highway 347. The easement will provide mandatory access for fire prevention services. Administration recommends acceptance of the easement. BACKGROUND The easement is to be used to provide exclusive access to the water lines and fire hydrants for the property named above. It would also allow for the construction, alteration, operation and maintenance of the said water lines and appurtenances. BUDGETARY IMPACT None. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer. Engfire iry-ib.wpd 3 F_ebruary 2005 LINE TABLE DATA NUMBER DIRECTION _ DISTANCE L1 N 47'55'08" E 48.93' MKC ENERGY INVESTMENTS, INC. L2 S 42'04'52" E 10.00' 3.006 ACS. L3 S 47'55'08" W 52.39' CF#94-9403109 O.P.R.J.C. L4 N 22'59'3.1" W 10.58' FND. 1" I.PIPE P.O.C. 0 3 60 0 (Y� SCALE IN FEET 0 2 ,Q A=190.88 A=03'43'28" Tom• R=2936.47 p' CH--190.85 CB=S21'07'47"E BEAUMONT IVY PARTNERS, L.P. x 3.80 ACS. CF#2004001192 O.P.R.J.C. H H TOOT (REF. BRG.) MoN w/ S22'59'31"E 11.17' o v s P.O.B. Disc � L1 .�E, .F . t3 Q` PROP. FIRE HYDRANT .. . ......: ... 506 SQ.FT. S 0.0116 AC. 4583 .� f FOR P ,. MKC ENERGY INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES: 2.751 AC. REMNANT OF 6.551 ACS. CF#95-9512779 O.P.R.J.C. METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION ACCOMPANIES THIS EXHIBIT. EXHIBIT SHOWING BEARINGS REFERENCED TO THE EASTERLY A 10'WIDE WATERLINE R.O.W. LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 347 AKCENEAUX EASEMENT TRACT OUT OF THE S22'59'31"E - DEED. PELHAM HUMPHRIES LEAGUE A FOUND PROPERTY CORNER AS SHOWN GATES ABSTRACT NO.32 • POINT FOR CORNER CMsmm.O EKINEEM,MC PMT MTNOII,TEXAS BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS M7\C:\A&G—PP.OJECTS\OALCSOIO—ESMT\WL—E5MT.DWG—090204/ND(REV:011205) D City of Beaumont �• Council Agenda Item � c TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager MEETING DATE: February 8, 2005 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider adopting a resolution urging our State legislators to develop and enact legislation to protect freshwater inflows into Sabine Lake. BACKGROUND Freshwater inflows to Sabine Lake are important to commercial and recreational fishermen, bird watchers and other citizens living and working in Beaumont and Jefferson County. Commercial fishing industries and nature-related tourism activities help support a variety of businesses in Beaumont, including hotels and restaurants. The proposed resolution is attached for your review. BUDGETARY IMPACT None. PREVIOUS ACTION None. SUBSEQUENT ACTION None. RECOMMENDED BY City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, freshwater inflows to Sabine Lake are important to commercial and recreational fishermen, bird watchers and other citizens living and working in Beaumont, Jefferson County and surrounding areas; and, - WHEREAS, the sport fishing industry makes a tremendous contribution to the economy of Southeast Texas through the tourism it attracts; and, WHEREAS,the commercial fishing industry provides many jobs in Southeast Texas and supplies fresh fish to local restaurants and markets around the area; and, WHEREAS, Jefferson County is an international birding destination because of the tremendous diversity of birds occurring here; and, WHEREAS, the sport and commercial fishing industries, bird watching, and other nature-related tourism activities help support a variety of businesses in Beaumont and Jefferson County, including hotels and restaurants,tour guide operators,marinas and boat dealers, fishing equipment and supply outlets, bait dealers and fish houses; and, WHEREAS, sport and commercial fishing and other tourism industries can be harmed by the failure to ensure that sufficient freshwater flows reach the Sabine Lake system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City of Beaumont, Texas, does hereby respectfully urge Senator Kyle Janek, Senator Tommy Williams, Representative Allan Ritter, and Representative Joseph Deshotel to develop and enact legislation to protect freshwater inflows. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 8th day of February, 2005. - Mayor Evelyn M. Lord -