HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET MAR 02 1999 CITY OF BEAUMONT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 2, 1999 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve the acquisition of property related to the Neighborhood Revitalization Project
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b%1 C) Approve the purchase of filter media for use at the Water Production Plant
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Consent Agenda Summary March 2, 1999
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve the acquisition of property related to the Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Property located at 1820 and 1830 Corley Street would be acquired from Emma Wilridge Lee and
the Estate of Solomon Lee, Deceased in the amount of$5,000. The property was appraised by
Aulbaugh and Associates. The property will be deeded to Statewide Consolidated Community
Development Corporation after it is acquired for the construction of homes. A copy of the staff
memorandum is attached for your review.
B) Approve the acquisition of property for the Concord Road Improvement Project
Property located at 2845 Concord Road (0.056 of an acre) would be acquired from Linda Gayle
Johnson in the amount of$6,800. The property was appraised by Bishop Real Estate Appraisers,
Inc. A copy of the staff memorandum is attached for your review.
C) Approve the purchase of filter media for use at the Water Production Plant
The filter media would be purchased from Vaughn Construction Company of LaGrange, Texas in
the amount of $22,500. The filter media (filter sand and anthracite coal) is used in the water
filtration process and must be replenished periodically due to material loss which occurs during
cleaning of the filters. Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Production Division's
budget. A copy of the staff memorandum is attached for your review.
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`�' INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM A
K' City of Beaumont,Texas
Engineering Division
Date: February 22, 1999
To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager
From: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works
Subject: AGENDA ITINERARY-CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT
COMMENTS
As part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Project, lots are being acquired in various locations throughout the city
to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and moderate income families.
The owners listed below have agreed to sell their property to the City for the appraised value:
Lots 10 and 11, Block 20 of the Cartwright Addition
(1820 and 1830 Corley Street)
Appraised Value: $5,000.00
Appraiser: Aulbaugh and Associates
Owner: Emma Wilridge Lee and the Estate of Solomon Lee, Deceased
A plat depicting the property is attached.
After the property is acquired, it will be deeded over to Statewide Consolidated Community Development
Corporation to construct the homes.
It is requested that a resolution be passed authorizing the acquisition of Lots 10 and 11, Block 20 of the Cartwright
Addition for the appraised value of$5,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to Statewide
Consolidated Community Development Corporation.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
IL City of Beaumont,Texas
Engineering Division
Date: February 22, 1999
To: Ray A. Riley,City Manager
From: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works
Subject: AGENDA ITINERARY-CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
CONCORD ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
COMMENTS
The City of Beaumont is planning improvements to Concord Road from Interstate 10 to East Lucas.
Phase I of the project is from Interstate 10 to St.Helena Street. There are eighteen parcels in this section. Twelve parcels have
been acquired and the owners of two parcels have accepted the City's offer for the appraised value. Three of the parcels are
owned by the City of Beaumont. Authorization for eminent domain has been approved for one parcel.
Phase II of the project is from St.Helena Street to the railroad tracks. There are fifty-six parcels in this section.The City owns
five of these parcels. Twenty-two parcels have been acquired and seven parcel owners have accepted the appraised value.
Authorization for eminent domain has been approved for one parcel.
Phase III of the project consists of thirty parcels and is from the railroad tracks to East Lucas Drive. Two parcels have been
acquired.
The owner of a parcel in Phase II listed below has agreed to accept the appraised value for her property:
Parcel No.27: 0.056 acre out of Lot 1 and the Lillian Dodd Lot of Block 1,Bullock Addition
2845 Concord Road
Appraised Value: $6,800.00
Less Improvements Retained: 0.00
Total Compensation: $6,800.00
(Partial Taking)
Appraisers: Bishop Real Estate Appraisers,Inc.
Owner: Linda Gayle Johnson
A plat depicting the parcel is attached.
It is requested that a resolution be passed authorizing the acquisition of Parcel 27 from Linda Gayle Johnson for the appraised
value of$6,800.00 for the Concord Road Improvement Project.
Tom Warner Tpc
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TL.. INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
IL City of Beaumont,Texas
Central Services
Department
Date: February 23, 1999
To: Ray Riley, City Manager
From: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
Subject: Purchase and Installation of Filter Media-Water Production Plant
COMMENTS
On Monday,February 8, 1999,sealed bids were received for the purchase and installation of filter media in the Water
Production Plant, 1550 Pine Street. The filter media is used in the water filtration process and must be replenished
periodically due to material loss which occurs gradually during cleaning of the filters. The amounts of filter media
necessary to bring the depth back to levels originally intended for the system consist of 1,500 cubic feet of filter sand
and 900 cubic feet of anthracite coal.
Bid packets were sent to eight(8)vendors with three (3)vendors returning bids for consideration. The bids received
were as follow:
Filter Sand Anthracite Coal
Installation Completion Total
Vendor Price/cu.ft. Total Price/cu.ft. Total Price Time Cost
Price Price
Vaughn
Construction Co.
LaGrange,TX $4.50 $6,750 $7.50 $6,750 $9,000 60 cal.days $22,500
All Service
Contracting Corp.
Decatur,IL $7.00 $10,500 $6.00 $5,400 $13,942 45 cal.days $29,842
Unifilt Corp.
Zelfenople,PA $4.06 $6,090 $5.25 $4,725 1 $25,956 1 30 cal.days $36,771
It is recommended that the bid for the purchase and installation of filter media at the Water Production Plant be
awarded to Vaughn Construction Co. in the amount of$22,500.
Finance concurs that funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Production Division's budget.
CITY OF BEALTMONT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 2, 1999 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA BARBARA LIMING
CITY CLERK
OPENING CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
• Invocation Pledge Roll Call
• Presentations and Recognition
• Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
• Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider the 1999 HUD Consolidated Program Budget
2. Consider approving a contract for the repair and repainting of the Northwest
Elevated Storage Tank located on Lucas Street
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ll 10 3. Consider approving the purchase of modular furniture for the new Municipal Court
p facility
4. Consider approving the purchase of a forty ton lowboy trailer for use in the Streets
and Drainage Division/Public Works
OTHER BUSINESS
* Receive report from the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
COMMENTS
• Councilmembers 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:
William Stanfield dba Alta Mere Window Tinting
Marsha Hoskins dba Baskets & Things
Mike Allen v. City of Beaumont
Janice Haynes v. City of Beaumont et al
Greentree Administrators, Inc. v. City of Beaumont
* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or
employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:
City Manager
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids
or services are requested to contact Kyle Hayes at 880-3716 a day prior to the meeting.
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March 2, 1999
Consider the 1999 HUD Consolidated Program Budget
A copy of the staff report and 1999 Program is attached for your review.
City of Beaumont
801 Main St.Room CNVdBe8UM01fi Beaum nt,T 777040 Fax:(409}t;80.413'L
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To: Ray A.Riley, City Manager /
From: Beverly P. Hodges, Finance Officer
Date: Thursday,February 25, 1999
Subject: 1999 HUD Consolidated Grant
The 1999 Consolidated Grant Program budget planning process began in December 1998
with the development of an itinerary detailing the sequence of events that are necessary to
complete the HUD requirements.Three workshops and a public hearing have been held to date.
The 1999 HUD Consolidated Budget will total $3,406,000, including program income.The
Consolidated Budget is comprised of three entitlements,CDBG at$2,317,000,HOME at
$837,000 and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) at $82,000.Program income generated by
revolving loan funds is estimated at$170,000.
The Council is requested to approve the Final Budget as illustrated below.
1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) Preliminary
Budget
HOUSING $ 900,000
CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION 250,000
PUBLIC FACILITY&IMPROVEMENT 650,000
PUBLIC SERVICE 100,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 35,000
ADMINISTRATION 382,000
TOTAL CDBG 2,317,000
PROGRAM INCOME
Small Business Loan Fund 150,000
Historic Preservation Loan Fund 20,000
TOTAL PROGRAM INCOME 170,000
HOME 837,000
EMERGENCY S HELTER GRANT(ES G) 82,000
TOTAL 1999 PRELDVIINARY BUDGET S 3,406,000
1999 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM
1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Preliminary
HOUSING Budget
Minor Repair $ 250,000
Funds will be used to repair approximately 25 homes at$10,000 per house.
Site Development 250,000
Funds will be used to develop approximately 33 lots at$7,500 per lot.
Habitat For Humanity-Administration 50,000
Funds will be used to provide assistance in the construction of three(3) homes in the Habitat Park.
Senior Multi-Family Housing Development 350,000
Funds may be used to assist a non-profit organization in the development of a senior mult-family housing
development located in the Community Development strategy area.
CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION 250,000
Funds will be used to demolish unsafe and unsanitary commercial and residential structures.
PUBLIC FACILITY & IMPROVEMENT
Library for South East Beaumont- acquisition and architectural design 125,000
Hotel Beaumont (Section 108 payment)- rehabilitation 100,000
Jefferson Theater(Section 108 payment)- rehabilitation 175,000
Other Section 108 Projects(to be designated) 250,000
PUBLIC SERVICE 100,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUILD, Inc. 35,000
Funds will be used to assist with the administration of the Main Street Downtown Development Program.
ADMINISTRATION 382,000
Funds will be used for personnel and operation expenses necessary for compliance with the planning,
execution, and regulatory requirements of the HUD Consolidated Grant Program.
TOTAL CDBG 2,317,000
PROGRAM INCOME
Small Business Loan Fund 150,000
Historic Preservation Loan Fund 20,000
TOTAL PROGRAM INCOME 170,000
HOME 837,000
Funds will be used to assist a non-profit housing development organization with the development of
approximately 30 new single family homes. Funds will also be used to assist low/moderate income
families with the closing costs, mortgage buy downs, and down payments needed to purchase homes.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) 82,000
Funds will be used to provide shelter and essential services for the homeless population.
TOTAL 1999 PRELIMINARY BUDGET S 3,406,000
CITY OF BEAUMONT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
PROJECT EXPENDITURE REPORT
January 31,1999
(Unaudited)
Current
Project Expended Project
Budget To Date Encumbrances Balance
1 HOUSING
Minor Rehabilitation 375,000 252,184 1,024 121,792
Acquisition/Site Development 516,000 65,214 234,574 216,212
Rental Rehabilitation-Multi-Family 150,000 - - 150,000
TOTAL HOUSING 1,041,000 317,398 235,598 488,004
11 CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION
Clearance and Demolition 425,000 146,670 36,068 242,262
TOTAL CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION 425,000 146,670 36,068 242,262
111 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
L L Melton YMCA 300,000 53,274 46,726 200,000
Charlton-Pollard Park 1 150,000 107,225 1,008 41,767
Street Improvement 125,000 - - 125,000
TOTAL PUBLIC FACILITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS 575,000 160,499 47,734 366,767
V ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chadton-Pollard Economic Development 150,000 - -
150,000
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 150,000 - - 150,000
V LOAN PROGRAMS
Historic Preservation 2 85,300 4,500 - 80,800
Small Business 2 766,400 279,350 70,000 417,050
TOTAL LOAN PROGRAMS 851,700 283,850 70,000 497,850
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,042,700 908,417 389,400 1,744,883
1 Additional$202,000 proceeds from sale of Carroll Street Park will be reflected in the General
Improvements Fund.
2 Current year program income estimate includes unrealized amounts for Historic Preservation and
Small Business of$11,698 and$55,541 respectively.
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March 2, 1999
Consider approving a contract for the repair and repainting of the Northwest
Elevated Storage Tank located on Lucas Street
The contract would be with Coatings, Inc. in the amount of$229,800 for the repair and
repainting of the interior of the 1,500,000 gallon elevated storage tank. Coatings, Inc. was the
contractor for the repair of the Southwest Tank located on Washington_Boulevard and Municipal
Drive. A copy of the staff report is attached for your review.
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Interoffice Memorandum
City of Beaumont - Water Utilities/Administration
Date: February 23, 1999
SAW-MEM/026-mem.99
To: Ray Riley, City Manager
From: S. A. Webb, Water Utilities Direct �
Subject: Council Agenda Item for Award of Contract
Repairs and Repainting of 1.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
Northwest Tank at Lucas Street
Bids were received on February 15, 1999 for the repair and repainting of the interior of the
1,500,000 gallon elevated storage tank located in Beaumont, at Lucas Street. A copy of the bid
tabulation is enclosed for your review.
Six (6) proposals were received for the repair and repainting project. The base bids ranged from
$229,800.00 to $818,700.00. The work will consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and
material to clean, repair, and repaint the interior of the 1.5 million gallon elevated storage tank
and other appurtenances required by the plans and specifications.
Due to the specialized nature of this work, elevated tank painting contractors do not use
subcontractors. Their personnel are special trained for this hazardous work. Coatings, Inc. has
an affirmative action plan and was the contractor on the Southwest Tank, on Washington
Boulevard and Municipal Drive, elevated storage tank rehabilitation project.
The bids have been reviewed by our Consultant, Don S. Reichle & Associates and the Water
Utilities Staff, it is our recommendation that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Coatings,
Inc. in the amount of$229,800.00.
SAW/JGM/tlh
Enclosures
DON S. REICHLE &ASSOCIATES
90�s RE1cgc Tank Consulting Engineers
January 7, 1999 Ituate it, Box 18LJ
Beaumont, TX 77705
FAX (409)722-8596
ASSOCIATES
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CITY OF BEAUMONT `
1350 Langham Rd.
Beaumont, TX 77707
Re: Northwest Elevated Water Tank
Repair & Painting Costs
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Dear Mr. Webb,
We have reviewed the repair and painting bid tabulations on the recent City of
Beaumont elevated tank repair and painting costs.
Baed on those figures, the scope of work and the larger size of the Northwest elevated
tank, we estimate the bids on this upcoming project will fall in the range of$325,000
to $375,000.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact our
office.
Respectfully submitted,
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Randy S. eichle, Project Mgr.
cc: Joe Majdalani, P.E., City of Beaumont
DATE:FEBRUARY 15,1999
CITY OF BEAUMONT TIME:2:00 PM
` NORTHWEST ELEVATED WATER TANK
BID TABULATION
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BASE BID BREAKDOWN 11 MEMORIAL,AVE. 2944 CRATER LAKE RD. 15112 LEE RD.SUITE 4040 57 OLD ONONDAGA RD. 15831 MILLER RD.•1 13915 VILLAGE LANE
SMITHTON,IL. 62285 BATON ROUGE,LA.70814 HUMBLE,TX.77369 BRANTFORD.ONTAR.CANADA HOUSTON,TX,77049 RIVERVIEW,MI.48192
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1.REMOVE WAX GREASE,SILT 6 DEBRIS $10,000 $16,900 $9,000 $37,000 535,095
$65,000
2.BLAST CLEAN INTERIOR FOR INSPECTION 000 54 .04
_ _ _ __ $15000 __--_S59,04 -- _._ .- ----.&97911_--_ ---S185000.__ ..
- - -_ _ ----- --- 545 - 4 SUB-TOTAL-- 555.000 S_6.�.94.4 529-.444 S9fi.Q4Il 5133.006 5250 000
M.STEEL REPAIRS,ADDITIONS 6 SURPLUS ITEMS
1.GROUPI-REPAIRS $15,000 $16,900 $71,700 $15,000 $74,051 $10,900
2.GROUP It ADDITIONS $29,000 $25,600 $24,050 $54,700 $42.813 578,000
3,GROUP III SURPLUS ITEMS $2,000 $5,250 $4,300 $5 500 _ 55,609 _54,900
SUB-TOTAL= $46,000 $47,750 $40,850 $75,200 $62,473 $33.800
N.PAINTING
1.INTERIOR WATER COMPARTMENTS RISER _ $69.800 $111,600 $168.000 $102,417 $38,230 5155.500
2.INTERIORLEG $14,000 -$6,500 __ S5,000 $3,500 $3,900 $9,000
3.EXTERIOR PAINTING $15,000 $40. - $70,000 $45,000 $36,317 $337,500
SUB-TOTAL. $98,800 $158,100 $243,000 $150,917 $78,447 $502.000
O.DISINFECTION&HGORO TESTING
1.DISINFECTION $500 $1,500_ $1,500 $3,000 $2.130 $4,000
2 HYDRO TESTING
S1.50 o tSII➢ _ 53.40 Q---- 52-130- 55_0.40
SUB-TOTAL= $1,000 $3,000 $2,000 $6,000 $4.260 $10.000
P.WASTE TREATMENT&DISPOSAL
1.WAX GREASE DISPOSAL $1,000 $2,900 $5,000 $4,000 $42,228 $3,900
2.TREAT BLAST DEBRIS $20,000-- $10,-000 $10,000 $5,000 $18.000 54,000
3 DISPOSAL OF TREATED DEBRIS $6,000 $10,000 $5,000 514,525 $62,400 $11,000
4 DOCUMENTATIONS ---- 52 444 - - - S2.SQ4--- _ ----- S_1.p40-_--- 52�4Q-_-_-- --._ S2,414
SUB-TOTAL-- $29,000 $25,400 $21,000 $26.025 $125,042 $22,900
TOTAL BASE BID $229,800 $298,150 $330,850 $354,182 $403,228 $818,700
CALENDAR DAYS(BASE BID) 200 90 120 42 180 120
UNfT PRICE WORK
SECT.M ITEM 3.1.1 MISC.WELDING PER HR. $200.00 $105.00 $125.00 $50.00 575.00 $100.00
SECT.N ITEM 16.1.1 MISC. PAINTING(PER HR.) $80.00 5105.00 $50.00 $42.00 $75.00 $120.00
PAINT SUPPLIER AMERON AMERDN SHERWIN WILLIAMS CARBOUNE AI.ERON VALSPAR
BIDSECURITY YES
COMMENTS
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March 2, 1999
Consider approving the purchase of modular furniture for the new Municipal Court
facility
The modular furniture would be purchased from Texas Correctional Industries of Huntsville,
Texas in the amount of$35,676.42. State law exempts municipalities from competitive bidding
regulations when purchasing from a state agency. The modular office space will provide private
work space for twelve employees. Funds are available in the Capital Improvement Fund. A
copy of the staff memorandum is attached for your review.
:Uff INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
M OL Ci ty of Beaumont,Texas
Central Services
Department
Date: February 25, 1999
To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager ^
From: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
Subject: Purchase of Modular Furniture
COMMENTS
Authorization is requested to purchase a modular office system for the new Municipal Court facility located at 720
Orleans. The modular office system requested will provide private work space for twelve(12) employees.
A modular office system consists of a semi-enclosed work space, divided by panels. The acoustical paneled work
area consists of an L-shaped counter top work surface, a two drawer file cabinet,two overhead storage areas, work
lights, and an adjustable computer keyboard pad. All electrical, telephone, and computer wiring is housed within
the insulated compartment of the panels for safety.
Texas Correctional Industries(TCI)prepared a layout for utilization of optimal spacing available. The unit offered
by TCI is of superior quality and workmanship. Modular systems manufactured by TCI are currently used in the
Human Resources Department and the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center.
TCI manufacturers and distributes items such as boxes, flags, furniture, bedding, garments,janitorial supplies, and
boots. The purpose of TCI is to provide regular and suitable employment for the vocational training and
rehabilitation of prisoners. Products manufactured by TCI are sold exclusively to political subdivisions. Also, State
law exempt municipalities from the competitive bidding regulations when purchasing from another state agency.
It is recommended that authorization be granted to purchase the modular office system at a cost of$35,676.42 from
the Texas Correctional Industries of Huntsville, Texas.
Finance concurs that funds are available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
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March 2, 1999
Consider approving the purchase of a forty ton lowboy trailer for use in the Streets
and Drainage Division/Public Works
The trailer would be purchased from Smart's Truck&Trailer of Beaumont in the amount of
$36,681. The trailer will be used to transport large construction equipment to job sites. Delivery
of the trailer will be in seventy-five days and warranty service will be provided by Smart's for a
period of one year. The new trailer will replace a 1975 model that will be disposed of according
to City surplus property disposal policies. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund.
•
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
OL City of Beaumont,Texas
Central Services
Department
Date: February 22, 1999
To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager
From: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director VV
Subject: Purchase of Forty (40)Ton Trailer
COMMENTS
Five(5)bids were received on Monday,February 15, 1999,for the purchase of one (1) forty (40)ton drop deck lowboy
trailer for the Public Works, Streets and Drainage Division. The trailer will be used to transport large construction
equipment to job sites.
The bids received are as follow:
Company Location Price
Smart's Truck& Trailer Beaumont,TX $36,681.00
Trailers of Texas,Inc. Channelview,TX $37,399.00
Rush Equipment Center Nederland,TX $38,984.00
Mustang Tractor& Equipment Beaumont, TX $39,333.00
R B Everett& Co. Houston,TX $39,685.00
It is recommended that this bid be awarded to Smart's Truck& Trailer in the amount of$36,681 for the purchase of
one (1) Holden Model HMF40 drop deck lowboy trailer.
Delivery of the trailer will be in seventy-five(75)days. Warranty service will be provided by Smart's Truck& Trailer
of Beaumont for a period of one (1)year.
The new trailer will replace Unit 4070,a 1975 Hyster 40 ton trailer,that will be disposed of according to City surplus
property disposal policies.
Funds for this expenditure are available in the Capital Reserve Fund.
1 The Beaumont Chamber of
� Commerce
� Economic Development
�
D ivision
1
� Presentation
to City Council
� E T
BER OF COMMERCE
, AND HEADY FOR BUSINESS
1
EAUMONT
February 25, 1999 BER OF COMMERCE
• AND READY FOR BUSINESS
The Honorable David Moore
Mayor of the City of Beaumont
and Honorable Members of
The Beaumont City Council
801 Main Street
Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
Dear Mayor Moore and Honorable Council Members:
On behalf of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development
Council, I would appreciate your consideration of renewing the partnership and funding
assistance from the City of Beaumont toward our community's 1999 economic
development endeavors.
We cordially request 1999 economic development funding of$65,000.00 from the City
of Beaumont. This includes the traditional $50,000 in economic development funding
and an additional$15,000 to fund our small/minority business economic development
program.
The 1999 fiscal year's funding campaign also includes underwriting by private
• contributions made from Beaumont Chamber of Commerce members and area
employers. The funding goals for this private source economic development fund-raiser
campaign are:
Private Sources $130,000.
City of Beaumont $ 65,000.*
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Total $195.000.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to working with you in the
future.
Sincerely,
John Breier
President
• *$15,000 to be earmarked for the Small Business Minority economic development project.
An Accredited Member Of The United States Chamber Of Commerce
450 Bowie Post Office Box 3150 Beaumont,Texas 77704 409.838.6581 Fax 409.833.6718
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Division
1999 Program of Work
Mission Statement:
To enhance the economic vitality of Beaumont, Texas through a process of "averaging
up"the factors that affect the growth of the economy.
• Develop and maintain an aggressive pro-active marketing program to improve the
perception of Beaumont and to educate prospects of the benefits that Beaumont has to
offer. The marketing program shall include prospect development, data collection,
and assisting prospects in the negotiation of agreements.
• Develop and support a strong workforce development program to educate and prepare
the existing and future workforce to meet the changing demands of industry and
commerce. This will include an aggressive campaign to identify and assist Beaumont
companies to obtain state training-grants through the"Smart Jobs and Skill
Development"programs.
• Set objectives of accountability in measuring the success of economic development
efforts:
a. Reduce unemployment to below an average of 7.0% over the next 12 months.
b. Increase ad valorem tax base by 3.5%over the next 12 months.
c. Increase job growth by 2.0%over the next 12 months.
d. Visit key industry and business at least twice annually.
• Focus on the creation of jobs from new and existing business and industry with
emphasis on job retention.
• Cooperate with the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Port of Beaumont, Entergy,
Partnership of Southeast Texas, Texas Department of Economic Development and all
appropriate state and federal agencies to accomplish the Chamber's economic
development mission.
• Monitor all issues pertaining to the fresh water assets of the Neches and Sabine River
basins and strive to preserve these assets for the benefit of Beaumont and Southeast
Texas.
• Cooperate with the City of Beaumont for providing financial incentives for
prospective business and industries and thereby making Beaumont competitive with
other cities in its efforts to bring new jobs to the local area.
GAEco-Dev\99mission
•
1999 Work Plan
In addition to our continuing economic development efforts, the follow programs and initiatives are scheduled
�or this year:
Development of a Beaumont Strategic Economic Development Plan (1999-2000) : The Plan will
provide recommendations and a road map to guide Beaumont's industrial growth and retention programs and
recruitment efforts as well as strengthen our overall economy.
Industrial Growth and Retention Program: Throughout 1999,meetings will be scheduled with key
business and industrial leaders to express the communities' appreciation for their investment in Beaumont, to
identify issues of concern in which we may be of assistance, and to determine if there are business opportunities
for growth and expansion that the communities economic development program can facilitate. The objective
being to identify what economic development programs are truly benefiting our industrial base and
development of new one to enhance industrial growth.
Economic Analysis Panel: This quarterly report of economic information is given by a group of
community leaders from Beaumont and the metro area. This statistical information, which is not generally
available or published, gives informational reports on labor, construction, utility, transportation, real estate,
retail, government, and tourism in the form of a media briefing.
Economic development and economic Development News Bulletin: The bulletin highlights new develo
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indicators in Beaumont and the metro area. It is published and faxed monthly to the entire Beaumont Chamber
of Commerce membership,the marketing network,prospects and interested citizens who have called to inquire
about Beaumont.
lie Good News Publication: The compilation of success stories exerted from local newspapers covers
Beaumont,the metro and the Southeast Texas -
e as region. It is published quarterly cooperatively with Entergy
Texas and is distributed to our marketing network and prospects who have called to inquire about Beaumont.
Development of a Comprehensive Marketing Plan: As a result of the strategic economic
development plan, a short and long-term marketing plan will be developed. This will include the development
of a new multi-media promotional material.
Business Surveys: Workforce development surveys will be performed to identify labor availability and
needs as well as training resources and requirements. This will provide for development of business
consortiums to facilitate the application for Smart Job and Skill Development training grants.
Partnership Efforts: We will work closely with city and county government, regional and state
economic development agencies, industry and business leaders as well as real estate, financial and investment
professionals who market Beaumont daily.
Small/Minority Business Economic Development Program"Focusing on the Future": This will
be an integral part of Beaumont's overall Economic Development Program. The effort will have three phases
with
■ Phase I starting this year utilizing the nationally recognized Premier Fast Trac I Program. In
this first phase,participants will learn to take an innovative business idea and determine its
feasibility. They will expose and expand business ideas before completing the program with
• a blueprint for successful launch.
■ Phase II will help these firms identify funds to help support new business ventures and help
existing firms grow and expand.
■ Phase III will be to develop programs and procedures to identify market opportunities,
• relationships and contacts to help these firms enter both domestic and international markets.
p Continuation of current programs
*� With your help, we will continue to aggressively generate investment and reinvestments in our local economy
by working to attract industrial and manufacturing firms, retail customers, tourists, conventions and help current
businesses prosper and expand.
We will respond to correspondence,phone calls, and walk-in visitors who are considering relocations. We will
provide statistical information through our research and publications and will actively assist businesses and
individuals who are considering choosing our Beaumont market:
We will continue the SBA 504 loan program through the Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation
(a certified development company), offering small businesses long-term financing for real estate acquisition,
construction, renovation, and equipment purchases. The SBA 504 program is an economic development
program developed to promote growth and job creation in small businesses. In 1998, the foundation received
more than 100 SBA inquiries for assistance. Currently the Southeast Texas 504 program has two loans that
have been approved which are pending finding/closing, and another that is pending SBA loan approval. We
continue our efforts to market the SBA 504 loan program to Beaumont businesses and business prospects
116 to expand or locate here.
We will continue to P lan,organize and stage Business Showcase with 130 business firms displaying information
about their products and services to the 4,000 persons in attendance.
We will continue h'
"Operation Education,"a community-wide advertising campaign,promoting Beaumont
schools and Lamar University.
•
1997-98 Success Stories:
In fiscal year 1998, the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development
Council responded to inquiries from over 1,400 companies and individuals interested in
information about or in doing business in this area. Through the leadership of the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, the Beaumont Chamber and others, there have been investments
and reinvestments in the Beaumont area of over$1.29 billion and the creation of over 3,500 new
jobs in southeast Texas. These locations and expansions include:
Industry
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Beaumont Methanol Plant
Beaumont Beaumont
Expansion Expansion
$193 million $57 million
100 construction jobs 5 permanent jobs, 250 construction
EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products,Inc. 7-Up RC Bottling Company
Beaumont Beaumont
New New
$5 million $1.2 million
15 permanent jobs, 10 construction 30 permanent jobs, 5 construction
Trinity Industries Sabine CogenBayer Corporation
Beaumont Orange
• Expansion New
$25 million $63 million
90 permanent jobs
Orange Shipbuilding Huntsman Corporation
Orange Port Neches
Expansion Expansion
$3.7 million $7 million
200 construction jobs
Clark Refining &Marketing
Port Arthur
Expansion
$775 million
125 permanent, 2,000 construction
Services
Chelsea Apartments Kingsgate Apartments
Beaumont Beaumont
New New
$10 million $4.3 million
3 permanent jobs, 100 construction 3 permanent jobs, 100 construction
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St. Elizabeth Hospital(trauma center) Calder Woods (BucknerRetirement)
Beaumont Beaumont
Expansion New
$10 million $15 million
25 permanent jobs 75 permanent jobs
Hotel Beaumont Dowlen Road Church of Christ
Beaumont Beaumont
Renovation Expansion
$6.1 million $830,000
Veterans Administration Clinic Beaumont Medical & Surgical
Beaumont Beaumont
New Expansion
$1.9 million $433,000
40 permanent jobs 20 construction jobs
The Madison Apartments Smith Barney,Inc.
Beaumont Beaumont
New New
$1.3 million $450,000
3 permanent jobs, 90 construction 15 construction jobs
• Muse Ltd. 58 acre subdivision Jefferson Theatre
Beaumont Beaumont
New Renovation
$20 million $4 million
Lamar University Institute of Technology Hampton Hotel
Beaumont Beaumont
Expansion New
$2.5 million 6.5 million
40 permanent jobs, 15 construction
Columbia Beaumont Medical Center
Beaumont
Expansion
$400,000
Retail Trade
Dixie Street Project Beaumont Centre (shopping strip)
Beaumont Beaumont
New/Renovations New
$6 million $3.5 million
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Cheddar's Casual Cafe Old Navy Apparel
Beaumont Beaumont
New New
$1 million $500,000
60 permanent jobs 50 permanent jobs
SBA 504 Loans processed through the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation
The following loans were approved by the Small Business Administration,final closing is pending. The dollar amount noted is
the portion of the loan that SBA funds.
American Bedroom—A.J.'s Inc. R&R Marine Maintenance, Inc.
Expansion(into ex True-Value Hardware) New(4,000-ton capacity dry dock)
1� $309,000 $750,000
Beaumont Port Arthur
In addition to the projects listed above,there were many other new developments and renovations announced in the retail and
service sectors.
Economic Indicator Results
City of Beaumont— Ad Valorem Tax Valuation Base
1998: $3.6 Billion—up $161 million (4.61%) over 1997
*up $944 million (34.75%) over 1987
Actual Employment
1998: 54,604—up 1,012 (1.85%) over 1997
Unemployment Rate
1998: 6.53% - down from 7.25% in 1997
*has decreased each year since 1993 when the rate was 10.18%
**the lowest unemployment annual average since before 1980
Population
1998 estimates: 117,593, up (1.10%) from 1990 Census totals of 114,323
BISD Enrollment
1998 current enrollment: 20,658, an increase of 301 students and the largest
enrollment in BISD schools since 1991, up 1.46% since 1997
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Lamar University Institute of Technology
1998: LUIT hit a record enrollment of 2,094 students, an increase of 374 students
(22%) since 1997.
Retail Sales
1997: $1,603,297,577 —up 87,985,286 (5.81%) since 1996
up 50.72% over 1987
Retail Sales Tax Rebates
1998: $23,822,541 —up $969,064 (4.24%) from 1997
• 5t' straight year there was an increase
• up $14,586,700 (157.94% increase) since 1987
Industry Visits
FY 97/98
C & D Robotics
M& I Electric
Entergy
The Cancer Institute
EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products, Inc.
Sisters of Charity
U.S. Postal Remote Encoding Center
FY 98/99
North Star Steel
Bank One
LARCO Industries
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Baptist Hospital
U.S. Postal Remote Encoding Center
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
DuPont
Mobil Oil Corporation
Port of Beaumont
Assistant Secretary of the Army
U.S. Post Office - headquarters
Partial List of Companies that Visited Beaumont in FY 97/98
Blazer Financial Services, Dallas Located
Bay Ltd, Corpus Christi
HMO-Texas Golden Choice, Houston Located
Swiss Chalet Restaurant, Houston
Scooters Plus, Baytown Located
Gross Investments, Houston Located
JLT & Associates, Irvine, CA
Calgon Carbon, Pittsburgh, PA
Best Inns of America, Marion, IL
Derek Development Corporation, Lafayette, LA
Aspen Mountain Air, Alto, New Mexico
Southeastern Property Development, Sulphur, LA
Thomas Petroleum Ltd, Victoria, TX
Rosen Systems, Inc., Dallas, TX
Sun Suites, Smyrna, GA
Countrywide Home Loans Located
SONOCO, Hartsville, SC
Johnson Brothers Corporation, Litchfield, MN
C1earSail Communications, Houston Located
MG Capital, Houston Located
Extended Stay America, San Antonio
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store, TN
Houston Freightliner Locating
Norell Personnel Services, Atlanta, GA
Minson EMS Services
Averittt Express, Grand Prairie, TX Locating
Turner Personnel, Sulphur, LA
Chevron, Liberty, TX
Toyolift of Houston
Houston Trane
Great Western Supply Co, Houston
EPCO, Monroe, LA Locating
H.B. Zachry Company, San Antonio
CC Staffing, Inc. Located
Corporate Housing, Lake Charles, LA
Apria Healthcare, Houston
Development Solutions, Nederland
Mega-Tech, Iowa Falls, ID
EATEL, Gonzales, LA
. KMC Telecom, Inc., Duluth, GA Locating
Britco Company
The following pages are key economic indicators
-Beaumont Ad Valorem Tax Valuation Base (1986-1998 Graph and Chart)
-Beaumont Employment Figures for Beaumont (1990-1998 Graph and Chart)
-Beaumont Unemployment Rate (1990-1998 Graph and Chart)
-City of Beaumont Retail Sales (1990-1997 Graph and Chart)
-City of Beaumont Sales Tax Rebates (1986-1998 Graph and Chart)
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City of Beaumont
Ad Valorem Tax Valuation Base
Year Amount Variance Annual % CHANGE
1998 3,660,562,963 161,460,368 4.61%
1997 3,499,102,595 79,074,315 2.31%
1996 3,420,028,280 108,389,070 3.27%
1995 3,311,639,210 60,023,217 1.85%
1994 3,251,615,993 -173,536,917 -5.07%
1993 3,425,152,910 439,103,790 14.71%
1992 2,986,049,120 95,696,980 3.31%
1 1991 2,890,352,140 99,652,080 3.57%
1990 2,790,700,060 31,655,370 1.15%
1989 2,759,044,690 22,265,830 0.81%
1988 2,736,778,860 20,212,120L_ 0.74%
1987 2,716,566,740 172,645,7321 6.79%
1986 2,543,921,008 - -
Source: Jefferson County Appraisal Office
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ANNUAL
• YEAR QTR-1 QTR 2 QTR 3 QTR 4 AVG VARIAN . .
1998 54,165 54,778 54,621 54,851 54,604 1,012.75
1997 53,241 53,493 53,459 54,171 53,591 665.00
1996 52,523 52,942 52,882 .53,357 52,926 (338.25)
H 1995 52,784 53,675 53,441 53,157 53,264 (63.75)
1994 52,968 53,290 53,339 53,715 53,328 (111.75)
1993 53,178 53,480 53,369 53,732 53,440 (1,136.25)
1992 54,181 55,156 54,854 54,113 54,576 (3.25)
1991 53,9451 54,642 54,868 54,862 54,579 2,767.75
1990 50,741 51,889 51,849 52,767 51,812 -
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
Actual Employment in Beaumont
Annual Averages 1990-1998
55,000
54,500
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53,500
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1996
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52,000
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AVG 51,812 54,579 54,576 53,440 53,328 53,264 52,926 53,591 54,604
Unemployment Rates for Beaumont
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YEAR QTR 1 QTR 2 Q R 3 QTR 4 AVG V RiAN . % CHANGE
1998 6.67 6.37 6.80 6.27 6.53 (0.72) -11.10%
1997 7.67 7.47 7.17 6.70 7.25 (1.05) -14.48%
1996 8.20 9.80 8.20 7.00 8.30 (0.75) -9.04%
1995 8.20 10.00 9.20 8.80 9.05 (0.17) -1.93%
1994 9.30 10.70 8.90 8.00 9.23 (0.95) -10.30%
1993 10.30 11.70 9.90 8.80 10.18 1.48 14.50%
1992 7.80 9.40 8.40 9.20 8.70 2.03 23.28%
1991 5.70 7.40 6.90 6.70 6.68 (0.15) -2.25%
1990 6.80 8.00 6.70 5.80 6.83 -
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
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YEAR AMOUNT VARIANCE Annual % CHANGE
1997 1,603,297,577 87,985,286 5.806%
1996 1,515,312,291 84,657,942 5.917%
1995 1,430,654,349 68,838,971 5.055%
1994 1,361,815,378 95,675,462 7.556%
1993 1,266,139,916 27,530,350 2.223%
1992 1,238,609,566 8,607,997 0.700%
1991 1,230,001,569 18,092,828 1.493%
1990 1,211,908,741 96,712,598 8.672%
1989 1,115,196,143 51,948,651 4.886%
1988 1,063,247,492 -539,747 -0.051%
1987 1,063,787,239 7,009,776 0.663%
1986 1,056,777,463 - -
Source: State Comptroller
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YEAR AMOUNT VARIANCE Annual % CHANGE
19981 23,822,541 969,064 4.240%
1997 22,853,477 548,454 3.536%
1996 22,072,905 738,133 3.460%
1995 21,334,772 706,579 3.425%
1994 20,628,193 689,855 3.460%
1993 19,938,338 -377,965 -1.860%
' 1992 20,316,303 2,051,141 11.230%
1991 18,265,162 1,034,569 6.004%
1 1990 17,230,593 1,324,492 8.327%
1989 15,906,101 2,230,817 16.313%
1988 13,675,284 4,439,443 48.068%
1987 9,235,841 -102,262 -1.095%
1986 9,338,103 - -
Source: Comptroller of Public Accounts
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YEAR Beaumont Jefferson County MSA
1998 117,593 246,200 381,327
1997 115,400 245,000 378,600
1996 114,800 243,200 375,000
1995 115,494 243,794 371,983
1994 118,324 252,358 380,932
1993 116,500 247,500 372,700
1992 117,400 248,400 367,700
1991 115,300 243,200 364,600
1990 114,323 239,397 361,266
1989 120,400 252,600 378,000
1988 119,900 249,800 375,000
1987 119,900 249,800 375,000
1986 119,900 249,800 375,800
Source: U.S.Census Bureau, Census Counts '98
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