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City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 14, 2006 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointments
Arthur Louis would be appointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission. The term
would commence February 14, 2006 and expire February 13, 2008. (Mayor Pro Tem.Audwin
Samuel)
Tasha Landry would be appointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission. The term
would commence February 14, 2006 and expire February 13, 2008. (Mayor Pro Tem Audwin
Samuel)
Denise Spooner would be appointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission. The
term would commence February 14, 2006 and expire February 13, 2008. (Councilmember Nancy
Beaulieu)
A) Approve the emergency rental of a bulldozer for the Landfill
B) Approve the purchase of one(1)diesel powered cab and chassis equipped with a jet
rodder body
C) Approve a contract for temporary personnel services
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Workforce Centers of
Southeast Texas to provide the City of Beaumont with temporary workers for the purpose
of clean up, restoration and humanitarian efforts that are necessary as a direct result of
recovery efforts associated with the Hurricane Rita disaster
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City of Beaumont
�• Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 7, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approve the emergency rental of a bulldozer for the Landfill.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends Council approve the emergency rental of a bulldozer for the Landfill.
BACKGROUND
In Fiscal Year 2005, the Landfill disposed an average of 773 tons of debris and trash per day. The
amount of debris entering the Landfill since Hurricane Rita is averaging 2,694 tons per day. Due to
the increase in debris, the Landfill has been operating six days per week,twelve to fourteen hours per
day. This additional work load has impacted the reliability of the Landfill equipment.
The Landfill has three bulldozers and two compacters that are used on a daily basis to move and
compact the debris and provide daily cover. Currently, two of the bulldozers and both compacters are
down for repairs. One of the bulldozers requires a water pump and thermostat replacement and the
second bulldozer appears to require the replacement/repair of the low end motor sleeve. The two
compacters require an engine replacement and final drive repairs, respectively. The unavailability of
equipment has required the Landfill to limit and/or restrict access to the working face.
While repairs are under way on the equipment, it has become necessary to rent an additional bulldozer
to maintain operations at the Landfill. The bulldozer was rented on an emergency basis for three
months at a cost of$28,800.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds are sufficient in the Solid Waste Budget to pay the rental of the bulldozer.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager, Public Work Director and the Solid Waste Manager
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February 7,2006
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves the emergency rental of a bulldozer for three
months at a cost of $28,800 for the Landfill due to the increase of debris caused by
Hurricane Rita.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
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City of Beaumont
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Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brenda Beadle, Purchasing Manager
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval to purchase one (1) diesel powered cab and
chassis equipped with a jet rodder body.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the purchase of one (1) 2006 GMC cab and chassis equipped with
a jet rodder body through the Houston-Galveston Area Council(H-GAC)Cooperative Purchasing
Program. The cab and chassis will be ordered from Rush Star Truck Center in Houston and the
jet rodder body will be provided and installed by Underground Marketing of Pearland, Texas.
The total cost of the truck is $74,845.
BACKGROUND
Jet rodder trucks are equipped with water tanks and high pressure pumps which provide adequate
force to clear sewer lines of blockages. The GMC Model W4500 cab and chassis will be
equipped with a 600 gallon water tank and a jet rodder system manufactured by Underground,
Inc. The single axle, medium duty truck has a shorter turning radius for driving in residential
areas.
The cab and chassis is warranted for twenty-four months. Warranty service will be provided by
the local authorized service dealership. The jet rodder is warranted for one (1) year and service
will be provided by Underground, Inc. of Pearland, Texas. Delivery of the truck is expected
within 150 days after receipt of order.
The truck will replace unit 3279, a 1998 GMC model sewer cleaning truck. The unit will be
disposed of according to the City's surplus goods policy.
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Purchase of One(1) Cab and Chassis with Jet Rodder Body
February 9, 2006
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BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds for this project are available in the Water Utilities Fund. The total cost includes an H-GAC
administration fee in the amount of$600.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Water Utilities Director.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves the purchase of one (1) 2006 GMC cab and
chassis equipped with a jet rodder body in the amount of $74,845 through the Houston-
Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
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City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brenda Beadle, Purchasing Manager
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 3, 2006
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
Advanced Staffing, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas.
BACKGROUND
Eleven(11) 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
of wages,benefits, testing, screening, workers' compensation, taxes, and agency fees.
The lowest qualified bid was submitted by Advanced Staffing, Inc. of Beaumont. The agency has
successfully provided temporary employees to the City in the past.References for the agency report
that they have consistently provided pre-screened qualified individuals to fill frequent temporary
positions during the past several years. Administration recommends awarding a contract to this
agency at the hourly rates indicated on the attached Bid Tabulation.
Temporary Personnel Services
February 3,2006
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During the twelve (12) month period beginning October 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005,
the City contracted and paid staffing agencies approximately $65,800 for office positions and
approximately$189,000 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 and Human Resources Director.
BID TABULATION: TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES
BID NUMBER: TF1206-12
BID OPENING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006 @ 2 PM
Advanced Staffing Solution Tech Staffing Personnell Staffing
EST. DESCRIPTION Beaumont TX I Houston TX Beaumont TX
HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL
1000 Laborer-Skilled $9.90 $9,900.00 $10.25 $10,250.00 $11.20 $11,200.00
1000 Laborer-Unskilled $9.24 $9,240.00 $9.50 $9,500.00 $9.80 $9,800.00
1000 Office 1 $8.45 $8,450.00 $8.25 $8,250.00 $9.10 $9,100.00
1000 Office II $9.10 $9,100.00 $10.25 $10,250.00 $9.80 $9,800.00
TOTAL $36,690.00 1 $38,250.00 1 $39,900.00
American Personnel Advanced Temporaries Outsource Staffing
EST. DESCRIPTION Beaumont TX Ter TX Beaumont TX
HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL
1000 Laborer-Skilled $13.05 $13,050.00 $14.38 $14,380.00 $13.60 $13,600.00
1000 Laborer-Unskilled $11.60 $11,600.00 $11.10 $11,100.00 $12.80 $12,800.00
1000 Office 1 $10.56 $10,560.00 $9.83 $9,830.00 $9.80 $9,800.00
1000 Office II $11.88 $11,880.00 $12.04 $12,040.00 $11.20 $11,200.00
TOTAL
$47,090.00 $47,350.00 $47,400.00
Reliable Staffing Lofton Staffing Services Eagle-Pro Staffing
EST. DESCRIPTION San Antonio, 113eaumont, TX 11 Beaumont TX
HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL
1000 Laborer-Skilled $11.95 $11,950.00 $14.80 $14,800.00 $18.93 $18,930.00
1000 Laborer-Unskilled $10.95 $10,950.00 $11.84 $11,840.00 $13.36 $13,360.00
1000 Office 1 $11.95 $11,950.00 $11.60 $11,600.00 $12.36 $12,360.00
1000 Office II $12.95 $12,950.00 $14.50 $14,500.00 $15.27 $15,270.00
TOTAL L_$47,800.00 $52,740.00 $59,920.00
Cooper Group Staffing I Labor Ready Central
EST. DESCRIPTION Beaumont TX Beaumont TX
HOUR TOTAL HOUR TOTAL
1000 Laborer-Skilled No Bid $0.00 $10.29 $10,290.00
1000 Laborer-Unskilled No Bid $0.00 $8.81 $8,810.00
1000 Office 1 $9.90 $9,900.00 No Bid $0.00
1000 Office II $10.56 $10,560.00 No Bid $0.00
TOTAL $20,460.00 $19,100.00
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, bids were received for a contract for temporary personnel services;
and,
WHEREAS, Advanced Staffing, Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, submitted a bid in the
following hourly amounts:
DESCRIPTION HOUR
Laborer-Skilled $9.90
Laborer-Unskilled $9.24
Office 1 $8.45
E e II $9.10
TOTAL $36,690.00
and,
WHEREAS, City ouncil is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Advanced
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Staffing, Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, for a contract for temporary personnel services in the
amounts shown above be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the bid in the amount of $36,690.00 submitted by Advanced Staffing, Inc., of
Beaumont, Texas,for a contract for temporary personnel services be accepted by the City
of Beaumont.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
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City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marie Dodson, Human Resources Director
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Workforce Centers of
Southeast Texas to provide the City of Beaumont with temporary
workers for the purpose of clean up, restoration and humanitarian
efforts that are necessary as a direct result of recovery efforts
associated with the Hurricane Rita disaster.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas to provide the City of Beaumont with
temporary workers for clean up, restoration and humanitarian efforts that are necessary as a direct
result of recovery efforts associated with the Hurricane Rita disaster.
BACKGROUND
Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas announced that it had secured a grant to pay wages for non-
full-time employees working in our recovery effort.The grant is provided by the National Emergency
Grant (NEG) program to employ temporary workers to help with Hurricane Rita clean up,
restoration and humanitarian efforts. The(NEG)program consists of temporary work,wherein the
participant referred by Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas to the Work Site Employer is given
job functions to perform under the guidance and supervision of the Work Site Employer. The
Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas has contracted with American Personnel to serve as a third
party employer and all workers paid through this program must register with and be paid by American
Personnel. Having been made aware that grant funds were available to employ temporary workers
to help with clean up from Hurricane Rita, City departments began utilizing the funds at no cost to
the City. To date, the City has employed 44 temporary workers.
BUDGETARY IlKPACT
None.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
The City will continue to employ temporary workers paid by the NEG program as they are needed
until the grant ends no later than July 28,2006 unless otherwise noted. The expiration date has been
extended from February 28, 2006.
RECOMAMNDED BY
City Manager and Human Resources Director
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.Addendum to Temporary;lobs for Disaster Relief
Worksite Agreement
NA,TJONAL EMERGENCY GRANT (NEG)
Program Overview
This NEG program shall,consist of temporary work, wherein the participant referred by
Workforce Centers'of Southeast Texas to the Worksite Employer is given job functions to perform
under the guidance and supervision of the Worksite Employer in accordance with the job
description attached hereto, It is understood by Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas and the
Worksite Employeir'that no legal employer-employee relationship is created or exists between the
Worksite Employer and the participant. In agreeing to provide direction and supervision-of the
participant, the Worksite Employer understands that this dots not make Workforce'Centers of
Southeast Texas or its designee liable to the Worksite Employer or any third party by reason of
any future actor failure to act by any participant on or off the job. ..r
Limitations_on_partieipa on
3'he Worksite plOyet ttndersland;5 and agrees tl3at no pattiripat�t.shali bega>a work,unt3 this
Agreement is eX0cWl64",by the Worksite 'Employer and 1+ &Norte.Cer tees of•Southeast Texas.
Congr-essional:ac'ion has extended the tune limit for Idurricane Katrina and l3urrictllrae Rita
participants to be eligible-.to work under NEG up to as months., 1 tiemporary employgtent under
this National:Emergency Grant must end no later.than July 28,2006 unless otherwise mated:
These limitations apply to individuals and not specific jobs.'Tracking of.participant work hours
and'wages:mil be.•o.ndutitd by Workforce Center NEG staff, SET". B 11oard NEG staff and
Employer of Riic43.
Further, Worksite .Employer must ensure that N'EG participan&. wages are based on the
prevailing rate of.payfor individuals employed in similar occupations:by said employer.
In addition, 'uMorlcsite. Employer must notify Workforce Center NEG staff Of changes to NEG;;
participant's waw,rate of pay, or status prior to such changes taking affect.These changes will
be d�evi»ented:ort a T6EG ilorksite Employer and Employee Agree=nt(NEG-002--2)- '
Temporary employment under the NEG is considered employment-for the.purpose-of reporting
wages for tlnem.06yment.lnsurance(M)or Disaster Unemployment Assistance(DtJA)benefits.
ee itzn_ent and Selection
Recruitment and eligibility determinations will be the responsibility of Workforce Centers of
Southeast Texas. Individuals determined to be eligible for this program will be referred to the
Worksite by Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas.
mold Harmless
Without waiving its sovereign immunity, and if and to the extent allowed by law, each party shall
indemnify and hold harmless each other,its officers, officials,and employees from and against all
claims and liabilities of any nature or kind,including costs and expenses for or on account of any
claims, damages, losses, or expenses of any character whatsoever resulting in whole or in pan
from the negligent performance or omission of either party-'s employees or representatives
connected urith the activities described herein.
Cb an es t t ee t
There shall be no modification or amendment of this Agreemeni,except in writing,executed with
the same formalities as this instrument. Requests for interpretations of the Agreement provisions
shall be directed to the Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas and must be in writing. No
interpretations shall be official or bindil:g upon the Worksite employer unless it is received in
written form.
Form:NEG 001.0-2 Addendum(Green) 1 Original-Employer
SETWDB
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O105(Re�iccd]!OG)
Employment and Training Administration Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title i National
Emergency Grant (NEG) covered under Federal Disaster Declaration FEMA.
The primary purpose of this Agreement is to identify and establish temporary jobs to assist in
the clean-up, restoration and humanitarian efforts that are necessary as a direct result of
recovery efforts associated with the Hurricane disaster and to fill those jobs with eligible
individuals that have temporarily or permanently lost their regular job as a result of the disaster
or cannot find work as a result of the disruption to business activities caused by a declared
emergency and/or disaster.
Workforce Centers of Southeast Texas will contract with American Personnel&Temps to be the
employer-of-record for temporary worksite employees for the National Emergency Grant.
To be in compliance with State and Federal Regulations each party involved must adhere to the
attached Addendum which lists the terms and conditions and roles and responsibilities.
Agency/Worksite Employers signature attests that you have received, read and agree to the
Addendum to the Worksite Agreement (Worksite Employer and Workforce Centers of Southeast
Texas Roles and Responsibilities).
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto having been duly authorized and representing that
they have the power and authority to execute this Agreement and perform the responsibilities
specified herein have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each
signature.
Worksite Employer Name Workforce Centers of Southeast
Texas
Signature Authority Signature Authority
Typed Name Typed Name
Typed Title Typed Title
Date Date
SETWDB 2 Original-Worksite Employer
10/05 (Revised 12/05) Copy -Workforce Center
Form: NEG oo1-i
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Workforce
Centers of Southeast Texas to provide the City of Beaumont with temporary workers for
the purpose of cleanup, restoration and humanitarian efforts made necessary as a direct
result of recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Rita.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
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City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 14,2006 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent
Agenda.
* Consent Agenda.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving the conditional commitment of HOME Funds and General
Funds for on-site development costs associated with developers requesting tax
credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
2. Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program
3. Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances relating to authorized
positions in the Police Department
4. Consider amending Ordinance Numbers 05-054 and 05-069 to provide additional
time for property owners to repair the structures at 2190 Fillmore, 2950 Victoria
and 1832 Liberty
5. Consider approving a bid for chain link fencing repairs and backstop replacement
for softball fields at the Municipal Athletic Complex
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment(Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
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Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact Lenny Caballero at 880-3716 three days prior to the meeting.
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February 14, 2006
Consider approving the conditional commitment of HOME Funds and General Funds for on-site
development costs associated with developers requesting tax credits from the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs
City of Beaumont
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider the conditional commitment of HOME Funds and
General Funds for on-site development costs associated with
developers requesting tax credits from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs.
BACKGROUND
During a work session on February 7,2006,the Council received requests from three developers for
commitments of development funding relating to proposed multifamily tax credit projects. The
developers are requesting tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for their proposed projects. The applications are scored on a point basis, and developments that
receive an allocation of funds for on-site development costs from a Local Political Subdivision receive
additional points as follows:
1) A contribution of$500 to $1,000 per Low-income Unit receives 6 points
2) A contribution of$1,001 to $3,500 per Low-income Unit receives 12 points
3) A contribution of$3,501 or more per Low-income Unit receives 18 points
Although not present at the work session, there are two additional developers seeking tax credits
from the State and commitments of funding from the City. All of the proposed developments are
listed for your review.
Beaumont Downtown Lofts
527 Forsythe Street and 620 Pearl Street
40 Low-income Units Proposed
$3,501 requested per unit from the City for a total of$140,040
Contact -Paul Fitch
Stone Hearst II
1650 E. Lucas Drive
97 Low-income Units Proposed
$1,001 requested per unit from the City for a total of$97,097
Contact - R.J. Collins
Gulf Street Terrace
2900 block of Gulf Street
120 Low-income Units Proposed
$3,501 requested per unit from the City for a total of$420,120
Contact-Robert Reyna
Northwood Crossing
N. Major Drive at Pindo Circle
124 Low-income Units Proposed
$3,501 requested per unit from the City for a total of$434,124
Contact - Ike Akbari
Sienna Trails Townhomes(36 units)
Timber Creek at Sienna Trails(3 5 units)
Briarbend at Sienna Trails(35 units)
Concord Road behind Circuit City
Amount requested unknown
Contact-Mark Musemeche
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Four developers are requesting a total of$1,091,381 from the City for on-site development costs.
The fifth developer listed did not request a specific amount per unit.
According to the Housing Manager,the City has$214,321 available in unencumbered HOME funds
from prior program years. According to the City's representative from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), the City cannot commit future HOME Funds from the 2006
Program Year or subsequent years. Therefore, any funding committed beyond the$214,321 would
have to be paid from the General Fund. However,the HUD Representative is not sure any HOME
Funds can be committed without first completing an environmental review as required by HUD
regulations. As of Friday afternoon, February 10, 2006, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development has not provided the City with certainty whether in fact the$214,321 can be committed
without a favorable environmental review.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
The City Manager will write letters on behalf of the City of Beaumont committing any allocations for
on-site development costs approved by the City Council. The allocation of funds will be contingent
upon favorable environmental reviews and other HOME Program requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Due to limited funds available, the City Manager recommends funding for two of the tax credit
projects. The City Manager recommends funding on-site development costs for the Stone Hearst II
Development in the amount of$97,097(97 units x$1,001)from unencumbered HOME Funds. The
City Manager also recommends funding on-site development costs for the Gulf Street Terrace
Development in the amount of$120,120(120 units x$1,001). The$120,120 amount would utilize
$117,224 from unencumbered HOME Funds and$2,896 from the General Fund.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a conditional letter of
commitment committing funding for on-site development costs in the amount of$97,097
from unencumbered HOME funds for the Stone Hearst II Development. This commitment
is contingent upon favorable environmental reviews and satisfaction of other HOME
program requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to execute a conditional letter of commitment committing funding for on-site
development costs in the amount of $120,120 for the Gulf Street Terrace Development
from a combination of $117,224 of unencumbered HOME funds and $2,896 from the
General Fund. This commitment is also P
contingent upon favorable environmental reviews
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and satisfaction of other HOME program requirements.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
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TEAS Multifamily Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Finance Production Division
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Notification of Submission of Affordable Housing Applications
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 9 PP
January 23,2006
The Honorable Guy Goodson
Mayor
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont,TX 77704-
Re:Notification of Affordable Rental Housing Application(s)Proposed in Your City
Dear Mayor Goodson:
I am writing to provide you with information on one or more rental housing application(s)proposed in the community
you represent that has been received by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Housing
Tax Credit Program. The Department received the application(s)between January 1 and January 9,2006. The
Department's mission is to help Texans achieve a higher quality of life by building better communities. Through our
rental production programs,the Department encourages the new construction or rehabilitation of high-quality
multifamily housing,primarily through private developers.These developments benefit Texans in your city by
providing qualified families with safe,affordable,quality housing.
This notification is made pursuant to§2306.1114,Texas Government Code,to ensure that you are fully informed of
the activity in your city and so that the Department can gather your input on the proposed application(s).The
Department greatly appreciates receiving your views concerning the need for affordable housing within your city and
how the proposed development(s)addresses that need.A development summary for each application which may be in
your city is included with this correspondence.
Written support or opposition letters received regarding specific 4pplications v,ill be su,: marized for the TD?iCA
Governing Board for their consideration when making a decision to award tax credits to an application.
To solicit additional public comment,the Department will hold a series of public hearings in April 2006 on all
competitive(9%)Housing Tax Credit applications received.The Department's Governing Board is tentatively
scheduled to make its preliminary decision concerning the proposed development(s)for the 9%Housing Tax Credit
Program at its June 26,2006 meeting and its final decision at its July 27,2006 meeting. The 9%Housing Tax Credit
Chearing schedule,announcements regarding further dates,board meeting dates,and other informational notices will 1
be posted on our website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us. l
Please mail any comments you may have to the Multifamily Finance Production Division,P.O.Box 13941,Austin,
TX 78711-3491 or send them by facsimile to 512.475.0764. If you have any questions or need additional
information,please contact Michael Lyttle,Director of the Division of Policy and Public Affairs,at 512.475.4542 or
by email at Michael.lyttle@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Sincerely,
Brooke Boston
Director,Multifamily Finance Production Division
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Allocation informatlon for Region 5: Total Credlts Available for Region., $1,538,670 Rural Allocation: $760,989 UrbanlExurban Allocation: $781,901
SSG Required for USDA: $76,834 16%Requl red for At-Risk $230,601
PmAppiicatbns Subm Itted to Rogton 6: Urban/Exurban ► r
0841119 5 Legacy Senior 3400 block-Lake Arthur Dr. Port Arthur Urbane Exurban E) [] ® 120 126 Elderly $1,048,995 Hugh Han•isan (214)941-6885 154 PA
Rousing of Port Arthur
080132 5 Vista Pines Approx.the 2490 block of Part Nacogdoches Urban?Exurban C] ] ❑ 76 76 Elderly $780,000 Michael Lankford (713)8284655 149 PA ?
Apartment& 81.
080202 5 Beaumont Dmvntown 527 Forayihe SI.end 62D Pears Beaumont Ltrbary Exurban L1 L 40 40 Family $366,848 Jim Serf (338)M-9871 147 PA ea
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080065 6 Slone Hearst II 1650 E.Lucas Dr. Beaumont Urban!Exurban C R Q 97 100 Family $790,000 Brenda Even (512)2497488 145 PA N
060082 5 Northwood Crossing N.Major Dr.at Pindo Clyde Beaumont Urban)Exurbon ❑ E] E] 124 124 Famlly $937,000 Ire Akbarl (408)724-0020 144 PA
060186 5 ASuns�>� Central Met Dr,and Oakmont Dr. Port Arthur Urbanf Exurbaa � El [) 98 96 Family $1113,825 Rick Deyoe (512)308-9208 187 PA c
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060193 5 Vila Morn Apartments 901 Male Ave. Port Arthur Urbane Exurban -:J El ® 140 140 Family $456,528 Enrique Flores (512)633-4037 129 PA
080018 6 Gulf StreetTenace 290D block of Gulf SL Beaumont UrbiW r'.xurban ® 20 10 Family ;1,200,000 Robert L Rayna (409)951.720D 0 IR
050204 6 Rahan Ridge 2269 W Virginia St. Beaumont Urban'Exurban y'7 110 110 Family 8600,000 Bill Wensan (512)288-7200 0 IR c
Apertments
06D205 5 Morning Star 2950 S 8th St. Beaumont Urban)Exurban ❑ 0 W. 120 120 Family $800,000 BN Wenson (512)268.7200 0 IR
Apartments
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Total: 943 942 47,894,808 u
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080014 5 Nacogdoches Senior 605 Harris St Nacogdoches Rural ❑ ❑ E: 360 36 Eiderly $322,429 Bonita Wllliems (903)86045702 151 PA rf
Village - X
060128 5 Park Place S.E.comer of Park St.and Nacogdoc'Jrss Rural E] ::] C 8o 80 17dedy $549,000 Justin (417)$83-1832 150 PA
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050105 5 Cypresswocd Kvy.87®Hwy.105 Orange Rural E) :J O 78 78 Family $570,000 Ike Akbarl, p�(k109)�"Z4-A9¢0 144 PA
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064148 5 Ptnaywoods Orange Scattered Sites Orange Rural E j� C] 60 50 Family $495,819 Charlotte Bennett(936)6599615 144 PA
Development
080102 5 Prospect Point 201 Premier Dr. Jasper Rural ❑ 0 fig 72 Family $692,865 Eric Hartzell (512)420.0303 144 PA
080092 5 Twelve Oaks 24051".12 Vldor Rural C 72 72 Family $530,000 Ike Akbarl (409)724.0020 142 PA
Apertaeents
060149 5 The Women Shelter 1825 Sayers Lutkln Rural F6 ❑ 52 52 Family $695.000 Doug Dowler (936)569-9E15 134 PA
of Es it Taxes
060236 6 JA,D.D.Properties, 5790 Garner St Beaumont Rural ® ® ❑ 40 51) Elderly $1,000,000 Tracy Arms (409)454-2310 D IR
Inc
Total: 779 488 $4,748,803
1-Set-Aside Abbrevlatio ns:USDA-TX4)SDA-RHS NP=Nonprofit,AR=At-Risk Page b of 17
2-Target Populdon Abbreviation: Inlergeneragonohlnt® Tuesday,January 17.2006
3=Moles:Rural Rescue:RR. 2006 forward Commitments:FVW. Intent to Request:IR. Pre-AppKcs0on:PA, e
a Allocation status Is either Rural Regional Allocation or Urban.'Exurban Regional Allocation c
Note that requests exceeding$1.2 million were adjusted down to the cap or$12 million or less. 4
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP 01/24/2006
BUDGET REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31,2006
(Unaudited)
PROGRAM YEAR 2001 BALANCE ANTICIPATED
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AVAILABLE COMPLETION
YEAR AS OF 10/31106 ENCUMBRANCES AT 10/31/06 DATE
HOME PROGRAM 1
Statewide Consolidated Comm Dev Corp 5,454 5,454 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 244,918 237,820 0 7,098 12131/05
(CHDO)-Site Prep/Homeowner Assistance
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 44,528 42,285 0 2,243 12131/05
(CHDO)-New Construction/Lease
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 140,300 120,018 0 20,282 12131/05
(CHDO)-New Construction/Homebuyer Assist
Southeast Texas Community Dev Corp 0 0 0 0 Deferred to 2003
(CHDO)-Site Prep/Homeowner Assistance(MLI)
Southeast Texas Community Dev Corp 350,000 350,000 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-Site Prep/Homeowner Assistance(D Dowling)
Habitat For Humanity 50,000 50,000 0 0 Completed
(Subrecipient)-Homeowner Assistance(Pine Brook)
HOME Administration 92,800 92,800 0 0 Completed
HOME Program(Undesignated) 0 0 0 0 Reprogrammed
TOTAL 928,000 898,377 0 29,623
2 PROGRAM YEAR 2002 BALANCE ANTICIPATED
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AVAILABLE COMPLETION
YEAR AS OF 10/31/06 ENCUMBRANCES AT 10/31/06 DATE
HOME PROGRAM 1
ADMINISTRATION(10%)
HOME Administration 92,600 92,600 0 0 Completed
CHDO RESERVE(15%minimum)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 209,000 207,561 0 // 1,439 12/31/05
(CHDO)-CHDO Reserve
CHDO OPERATING(5%)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 40,300 40,300 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-CHDO Operating Cost
Southeast Texas Community Dev Corp 6,000 6,000 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-CHDO Operating Cost
HOME CHDO Operating 0 0 0 0 Reprogrammed
ENTITLEMENT(70%)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,inc 175,372 158,690 0 ✓ 16,682 12/31105
(CHDO)-New Construction/Lease
Family Services of Southeast Texas 350,000 350,000 0 0 Completed
(Subrecipient)-Renovations
City of Beaumont 9,269 9,269 0 0 Completed
Site Development
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,inc 43,459 29,360 0 ✓ 14,099 12/31/05
(CHDO)-New Construction/Homebuyer Assist
HOME Program(Undesignated) 0 0 0 0 Reprogrammed
TOTAL 926,000 893,780 0 32,220
0
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP 01/24/2006
BUDGET REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31,2005
(Unaudited)
isPROGRAM YEAR 2003 BALANCE ANTICIPATED
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AVAILABLE COMPLETION
YEAR AS OF 10/31/05 ENCUMBRANCES AT 10/31/05 DATE
HOME PROGRAM 1
ADMINISTRATION(10%)
HOME Administration 31,625 31,625 0 0 Completed
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 8,000 8,000 0 0 Completed
(Subrecipient)-Closing Costs
Savannah Housing Corp 45,000 27,821 17,179 0 12/31/05
(Subrecipient)-Homebuyer Assistance
CHDO RESERVE(15%minimum)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 201,947 94,957 0 v 106,990 12131/05
(CHDO)-New Construction/Homebuyer Assist
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,inc 13,909 13,909 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-New Construction
CHDO OPERATING(5%)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 42,313 42,313 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-CHDO Operating Cost
ENTITLEMENT(70%)
Stone Way Limited Partnership 42,084 0 0 42,084 12/31/05
(Subrecipient)-Architectural&Engineering
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 222,750 222,309 0 441 12/31/05
(CHDO)-Acquisition/Lease-Purchase
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 41,750 41,303 0 447 12/31/05
(CHDO)-Acquisition/Lots
Southeast Texas Community Dev Corp 25,053 25,053 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-Site Prep/Homeowner Assistance(D Dowling)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 73,483 37,019 0 36,464 12/31/05
(CHDO)-Development/Homebuyer Assist
City of Beaumont 12,782 12,782 0 0 Completed
Site Development(Dick Dowling/Sidewalks)
HOME Program(Undesignated) 85,557 0 0 85,557 12131/05
TOTAL 846,253 557,091 17,179 271,983
2004 PROGRAM YEAR 2004 BALANCE ANTICIPATED
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AVAILABLE COMPLETION
YEAR AS OF 10/31/05 ENCUMBRANCES AT 10/31/05 DATE
HOME PROGRAM 1
ADMINISTRATION(10%)
HOME Administration 83,932 _ 83,932 0 0 Completed
CHDO RESERVE(15%minimum)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 360,899 106,617 46,302 207,980 12/31/05
(CHDO)-New Construction/Homebuyer Assist
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 81,091 75,773 5,317 0 12/31/05
(CHDO)-New Construction
CHDO OPERATING(5%)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 41,966 41,800 0 �/ 166 12/31/05
(CHDO)-CHDO Operating Cost
ENTITLEMENT(70%)
Beaumont Community Housing Dev.Org.,lnc 270,900 262,930 0 7,970 12/31/05
0 (CHDO)-Acquisition/Lease-Purchase
Southeast Texas Community Dev Corp 540 540 0 0 Completed
(CHDO)-Site Prep/Homeowner Assistance(D Dowling)
HOME Program(Undesignated) 0 0 0 0 Reprogrammed
TOTAL 839,328 571,592 51,619 216,117
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP 01/24/2006
BUDGET REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31,2005
(Unaudited)
*PROGRAM YEAR 2005 BALANCE ANTICIPATED
PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AVAILABLE COMPLETION
YEAR AS OF 10/31/05 ENCUMBRANCES AT 10/31/05 DATE
HOME PROGRAM 1
ADMINISTRATION(10%)
HOME Administration 80,980 1,278 0 79,702 12/31/06
CHDO RESERVE(15%minimum)
HOME CHDO Reserve 121,470 0 0 121,470 12131/06
CHDO OPERATING(5%)
HOME CHDO Operating 40,490 0 0 40,490 12/31/06
ENTITLEMENT(70%)
HOME Program(Undesignated) 566,859 0 0 566,859 12/31/06
TOTAL 809,799 1,278 0 808,521
1 Account number information:
267-5148-751-XX-XX(2001 Grt Yr-Housing)
267.5149-751-XX-XX(2001 Grt Yr-Admin)
267-5248-752-XX-XX(2002 Grt Yr-Housing)
267-5249-752-XX-XX(2002 Grt Yr-Admin)
267-5348-753-XX-XX(2003 Grt Yr-Housing)
267-5349-753-XX-XX(2003 Grt Yr-Admin)
267-5448-754-XX-XX(2004 Grt Yr-Housing)
267-5449-754-XX-XX(2004 Grt Yr-Admin)
267-5548-755-XX-XX(2005 Grt Yr-Housing)
267-5549-755-XX-XX(2005 Grt Yr-Admin)
2006 Housing Tax Credit Program Qualified Allocation Plan and Rules
(xiii)100%masonry on exterior, which can include stucco, cementitious board products, concrete
brick and mortarless concrete masonry, but not EIFS or synthetic stucco(3 points);
(xiv) Greater than 75% masonry on exterior, which can include stucco and cementitious board
products, concrete brick and mortarless concrete masonry, but not EIFS or synthetic stucco EFIS(1 points);
(xv) Use of energy efficient alternative construction materials (for example, Structural Insulated
Panel construction)with wall insulation at a minimum of R-20(3 points).
(xvi)R-15 Walls /R-30 Ceilings(rating of wall system)(3 points);
(xvh) 14 SEER HVAC for New Constriction or radiant barrier in the attic for Rehabilitation (3
points);(WG)
(xviii) Energy Star or equivalently rated refrigerators and dishwashers(2 points); or
(xix)High Speed Internet service to all Units at no cost to residents(2 points).
(xx)Fire sprinklers in all Units(2 points).
(5)The Commitment of Development Funding by Local Political Subdivisions. Applications may qualify
to receive up to 18 points for qualifying under this paragraph. An Applicant may submit several sources to
substantiate points for this section in the Application, but may not substitute any source after the Application
has been submitted to the Department. Use normal rounding (2306.6710(b)(1)(E))
Evidence that the proposed Development has received an allocation of funds for on-site development
costs from a Local Political Subdivision or a property-created governmental instrumentality thereof.An Applicant
may receive points under this subparagraph even if the government instrumentality's creating statute states
that the entity is not itself a "political subdivision." An Applicant whose Development receives a commitment
from a governmental instrumentality with the legal authority to act on behalf of a Local Political Subdivision is
also eligible for such points. In addition to loans or grants, in-kind contributions such as donation of land or
waivers of fees such as building permits, water and sewer tap fees, or similar contributions that benefit the
Development will be acceptable to qualify for these points. Points will be determined on a sliding scale based on
the amount per Unit. Evidence to be submitted with the Application must include a copy of the commitment of
funds; a copy of the application to the funding entity and a letter from the funding entity indicating that the
application was received; or a certification of intent to apply for funding that indicates the funding entity and
program to which the application wilt be submitted, the loan amount to be applied for and the specific proposed
terms. For in-kind contributions, evidence must be submitted to substantiate the value claimed for points as well
as a statement of how the contribution will benefit the Development. At the time the executed Commitment
Notice is required to be submitted, the Applicant or Development Owner must provide evidence of a
commitment approved by the governing body of the local political subdivision for the sufficient local funding to
the Department. If the funding commitment from the local political subdivision has not been received by the
date the Department's Commitment Notice is to be submitted, the Application will be evaluated to determine if
the loss of these points would have resulted in the Department's not committing the tax credits. If the loss of
points would have made the Application noncompetitive, the Commitment Notice will be rescinded and the
credits reallocated. If the Application would still be competitive even with the loss of points and the toss would
not have imparted the recommendation for an award, the Application. will be reevaluated for financial
feasibility. If the Application is infeasible without the local Pni itical subdivision's funds the Commitment Notice
will be rescinded and the credits reallocated. No funds from TDHCA'
s HOME(with the exception of Developments
located in non-Participating Jurisdictions)or Housing Trust Fund sources wilt qualify under this category unless a
resolution is submitted with the application from the Local Political Subdivision authorizing that the Applicant
act on behalf of the Local Political Subdivision in applying for HOME or Housing Trust Funds from TDHCA for the
particular application.The Local Political Subdivision must attest to the fact that any funds committed were not
first provided to the Local Political Subdivision by the Applicant, the Developer, Consultant, Related Party or any
individual or entity acting on behalf of the proposed Application, unless the Applicant itself is a Local Political
Subdivision or subsidiary.
(A)A contribution of$500 to$1,000 per Low-income Unit receives 6 points;or
(B)A contribution of$1,001 to$3,500 per Low-income Unit receives 12 points; or
(C)A contribution of$3,501 or more per Low-income Unit receives 18 points; or
(6)The Level of Community Support from State Elected Officials. The level of community support for
the application, evaluated on the basis of written statements from state elected officials. (2306.6710(b)(1)(F)
and (f) and (g); 2306.6725(a)(2))Applications may qualify to receive up to 14 points for this item. Points will be
awarded based on the written statements of support or opposition from state elected officials representing
constituents in areas that include the location of the Development. Letters of support must identify the specific
Development and must dearly state support for or opposition to the specific Development. This documentation
will be accepted with the Application or through delivery to the Department from the Applicant or official by
April 1, 2005. Officials to be considered are those officials in office at the time the Application is submitted.
S4m d by Govemor Rick Perry November-16,2005
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How Do Housing Tax Credits Work?
The LIHTC Program, which is based on Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, was enacted by Congress in
1986 to provide the private market with an incentive to invest in affordable rental housing. Federal housing
tax credits are awarded to developers of qualified projects. Developers then sell these credits to investors to
raise capital (or equity) for their-projects, which reduces the debt that the developer would otherwise have to
borrow. Because the debt is lower, a tax credit property can in turn offer lower, more affordable rents.
Provided the property maintains compliance with the program requirements, investors receive a dollar-for-
dollar credit against their Federal tax liability each year over a period of 10 years. The amount of the annual
credit is based on the amount invested in the affordable housing. Before we go on, let's take a look at the
difference between tax credits and tax deductions:
Credits versus Deductions
Credits: Tax credits are subtracted directly from one's tax liability. Credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar
For example:A $1,000 credit in a 15% tax bracket reduces tax liability by $1,000. Deductions: Tax
deductions are subtracted from a taxpayer's total income to compute his or her tax base. Deductions reduce
tax liability by the amount of the deduction times the tax rate.
For example:A $1,000 deduction in 15% tax bracket reduces taxable income by$1,000, thereby reducing
tax liability by $150.
As the examples illustrate, tax credits can have a much larger impact than tax deductions.
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Allocating Housing Tax Credits
Each year, the IRS allocates housing tax credits to designated state agencies-typically state housing finance
agencies - which in turn award the credits to developers of qualified projects. Each state is limited to a total
annual housing tax credit allocation of $1.75 per resident, with only the first year of the 10 years of tax creditE
counting against the allocation. Beginning in 2003, this limit will be adjusted for inflation. View the amount of
housing tax credits available in your state.
States allocate housing tax credits through a competitive process. The state allocating agency must develop a
plan for allocating the credits consistent with the state's Consolidated Plan. Federal law requires that the
allocation plan give priority to projects that (a) serve the lowest income families; and (b) are structured to
remain affordable for the longest period of time. Federal law also requires that 10 percent of each state's
annual housing tax credit allocation be set aside for projects owned by nonprofit organizations. For additional
information, contact your state tax credit allocating agency for a copy of its Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
The credit amount for a project is calculated based on the costs of development and the number of qualified
low-income units, and cannot exceed the amount needed to make the project feasible. Topic 2 of this module
(entitled "Calculating Housing Tax Credits") takes a closer look at calculating the amount of the tax credit.
A State has two years to award housing tax credits to projects. Tax credits not awarded in a year may be
carried forward to the next year. If a state is unable to use its tax credits over a two-year period, they are
returned to a national pool for re-allocation. If a state awards tax credits to a project that is not completed
and the tax credits are returned, the state has an additional two years to award the tax credits to another
project within that state.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration under the LIHTC Program, a proposed project must:
• Be a residential rental property.
• Commit to one of two possible low-income occupancy threshold requirements.
• Restrict rents, including utility charges, in low-income units.
• Operate under the rent and income restrictions for 30 years or longer, pursuant to written agreements
with the agency issuing the tax credits.
0 Residential Rental Property
Typical rental properties that are eligible under HOME will also be eligible under LIHTC. However, the LIHTC
program is not as flexible as the HOME program concerning service-enriched housing, or concerning group
homes and transitional housing.
The LIHTC program requires that rehab be performed, if the developer is acquiring an existing building. Tax
credits may be earned on the acquisition of an existing development provided the owner meets the 10-year
previous ownership rule. This rule states that the property to be acquired must not have changed ownership
and been placed in service during a 10-year period prior to the acquisition. A building that has not been used
in ten or more years can claim the acquisition credit even if its ownership has changed, given that it has not
been placed in service during that period.
Occupancy Threshold Requirements
Projects eligible for housing tax credits must meet low-income occupancy threshold requirements. Project
owners may elect one of the following two thresholds:
. 20-50 Rule: At least 20 percent of the units must be rent restricted and occupied by households with
incomes at or below 50 percent of the HUD-determined area median income (adjusted for household
size).
. 40-60 Rule: At least 40 percent of the units must be rent restricted and occupied by households with
incomes at or below 60 percent of the HUD-determined area median income (adjusted for household
size).
The 20-50 Rule is conceptually similar to - although not exactly the same as - a 20 percent Low HOME
requirement. Similarly, the 40-60 Rule is comparable to a 40 percent High HOME requirement.
Typical state QAPs encourage applicants to provide more than the minimum number of affordable units, and
provide greater than the minimum level of affordability. Moreover, credits are available only for the affordable
units. As a result, many applications provide for 100 percent of the units to be affordable, and many
*pplications provide for some units to be affordable well below 50 percent of AMI.
Rent Limits
The rent for each unit is established so that tenant monthly housing costs, including a utility allowance, do not
exceed the applicable LIHTC rent limit. These limits are based on a percentage of area median income, as
adjusted by unit size. Of course, rents cannot exceed local market limits.
It is important to note that the LIHTC Program restricts only the portion of the rent paid by the tenant, not the
total rent. As a result, certain rental assistance programs can be used to raise the total rent above the LIHTC
rent limit. For example, project-based Section 8 contract rents can exceed the LIHTC limit, but tenant-based
Section 8 contract rents cannot.
View an example of how LIHTC rents are determined. View how to calculate LIHTC income and rent levels for
your county.
Affordability Requirements
The LIHTC program requires a minimum affordability period of 30 years (i.e., a 15-year compliance period anc
subsequent 15-year extended use period). Some states require a longer affordability period for all LIHTC
properties, and other states may negotiate longer affordability periods on a property-specific basis. Tenant
incomes are recertified annually to ensure their continued eligibility. The allocating agency is responsible for
monitoring compliance with the provisions during the affordability period and must report the results of
monitoring to the IRS.
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- Eligibility
- Syndication
Community Planning and Development
- Affordable Housing
- Training
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Syndication
Developers may claim housing tax credits directly, but most sell the tax credits to raise equity capital for their
housing project. The developer can sell the tax credits:
• Directly to an investor; OR
• To a syndicator, who assembles a group of investors and acts as their representative.
Tax credits can be claimed annually over a 10-year period by the property owner. However, the developer
needs the money immediately to pay for development costs, not 10 percent annually for 10 years.
Accordingly, the developer typically syndicates the credits - i.e., sells the rights to the future credits in
exchange for up-front cash.
The credit purchaser must be part of the property ownership entity; usually this is accomplished by creating a
limited partnership (in which the credit purchaser is a 99%+ limited partner) or a limited liability company (in
which the credit purchaser is a 99%+ non-managing member). The general partner is responsible for
managing the project and the partnership, while the limited partners are typically limited to a passive
investment role.
Typically, profits and losses and housing tax credits are shared according to the partners' (members')
percentage ownership interests. However, each Limited Partnership Agreement (or LLC Operating Agreement)
also provides for a carefully-negotiated "waterfall" that describes how any positive cash flow of the property iE
to be distributed. Typically, the general partner (managing partner) receives a large share of any positive casl
flow, often structured in the form of fees for services such as partnership management, incentive
management, or investor services.
Note the following:
• Limited partnerships were the most common ownership structure for multi-family properties in the
1960s, and continuing through much of the 1990s. A typical LIHTC limited partnership consists of the
developer (or an affiliate) as the general partner, and the credit purchaser as the limited partner. The
general partner has a small percentage ownership interest (often below 1 percent), but has the
responsibility to manage the affairs of the partnership, arrange for management of the property, and
make most of the day to-day operating decisions. The limited partner has a large percentage ownership
interest (often well above 99 percent), has a passive role, and has liability that is limited to the amount
invested. That is, if a disaster occurs, the most the limited partner can lose is the amount invested;
however, the general partner can lose many times the amount invested. The rights and obligations of
the partners are outlined in a Limited Partnership Agreement. Typically the limited partners do not
participate in day-to-day operating decisions but do participate in major decisions such as decisions to
sell or refinance the property.
• Limited liability companies (LLC) are an increasingly common ownership structure for multi-family
properties. A typical LIHTC LLC consists of the developer (or an affiliate) as the managing member, and
the credit purchaser as an additional (non-managing) member. The managing member has a small
percentage ownership interest (often below 1 percent), but has the responsibility to manage the affairs
of the partnership, arrange for the management of the property, and make most of the day-to-day
operating decisions. The non-managing member has a large percentage ownership interest (often well
above 99 percent), and has a passive investor role. All members of an LLC have liability that is limited tc
the amount invested. That is, if a disaster occurs, the most they can lose is the amount invested. The
rights and obligations of the partners are described in an LLC Operating Agreement. Typically the non-
managing members do not participate in day-to-day operating decisions but do participate in major
decisions such as decisions to sell or refinance the property.
A Closer Look at Syndication
Syndication is a complex and expensive process. By law, syndicators must offer prospectuses to potential tax
credit purchasers, fully disclosing the terms and risks of the investment. Sales of tax credits to multiple
investors in the general public are referred to as public placements and have the highest disclosure
requirements. Private placements are sales to a few knowledgeable investors. They have lower disclosure
requirements and sales costs.
Of course, developers are interested in the highest possible price paid by investors, and the lowest possible
syndication costs. Similarly, investors are interested in paying the lowest possible price, at the lowest possible
level of risk. Syndicators are interested in earning high fees, and potentially future business with the develope
and investors. To-be-developed properties are not easy to evaluate. These factors mean that the market for
housing tax credits is as complicated and sophisticated as the market for stocks and bonds. It is also quite
competitive.
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'Eligibility
- Syndication
Community Planning and Development
- Affordable Housing
- Training
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- .Building HOME
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- ABC's of HOME
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- .Exercises and Case Studies
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- - HOME Check-up
How to become a CHDO
- - Calculating Income Eligibility
- - Relocation "Just In Time" Assistance
- - Lead Safe Housing Rule
- - Energy Efficiencx
- - Underwriting for Multifamily Housing
Stone Way 11 LP
8455 Lyndon Lane
Austin, TX 78729
Office(512)249-6240 Fax (512)249-6660
February 6, 2006
Guy N. Goodson
Mayor
City of Beaumont
801 Main St
Beaumont, Texas 77704
RE: TDHCA#060065 StoneHearst II Development Request for City Funds
Mayor Goodson,
I am writing to request the City of Beaumont for a contribution of City Funds per the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs' 2006 QAP in the amount of $97,097 in
CDBG/HOME funds to apply towards the StoneHearst 11 development, a 100 unit affordable
housing community which we are proposing to build at 1650 E Lucas St, in Beaumont,
utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the TDHCA. The funds can take the form of
fee and permit waivers as well as HOME and CDBG funds. The proposed 100 units would
be the second phase of the StoneHearst Apartment complex which is currently under
construction and will consist of 104 units. The initial phase is scheduled to open in April of
this year.
The city of Beaumont is in need of high quality affordable housing. This development will
help fill that need and supply low and moderate income citizens with a dean, safe place to
live as well as the supportive services to enhance their employment prospects in the future.
Your support and consideration is greatly appreciated. Please contact us should you have
any questions and kindly remit a letter to our office stating that you have received this
request
Sincerely,
ni Hodges
President and General Partner
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Regional Report : Southeast
Innovative rehabilitation of historic
warehouse wins over critics
By Genevieve Rajewski
Kinston, N.C. —A historic tobacco warehouse has been community.
creatively restored to offer 28 loft-style apartments for working "About two blocks away are several businesses, and they
families. Once the subject of public opposition, the innovative had made a distinctive effort to create their own identity," said
Nantucket Lofts development is now seen as a critical step in the Ralph Clark, Kinston city manager. "They were worried that the
revitalization of downtown Kinston. wrong kind of renters could destroy what they had built."
For developer The Landmark Group, the property repre- It was a viewpoint that Landmark was used to hearing.
sented an ideal candidate for rehabilitation.Originally built as the "Communities don't know why we don't come in and build
American Tobacco Co. at the turn of the 20th century, the luxury townhomes," said Sari. "We have to show them that in
70,000-square-foot warehouse occupies a prominent spot on some communities, theres no market — that the people living
Kmstons main business road. there don't earn the kind of income that will support $1,800 [a
"The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency [NCHFA] month] loft rents. Our job is to learn what a community wants
encourages the development of housing that breeds community and to help them decide what will work best for them. We do
development and downtown renewal," said Jim Sari, CEO of market analysis and help the community understand where they
Landmark "Adaptive-reuse downtown-renewal projects create are in the timeline of redevelopment."
an economic ripple effect. When you layer private and public "Housing is what spurs private investment downtown.
dollars to bring back vacant buildings, you spur commercial People living there want to be able to go get a coffee and a paper
development, put properties back on the tax rolls, and reuse and have a good meal with a bottle of wine. When you have
infrastructure instead of paying to extend the sewer line to the downtown residents, only then does the coffee shop open, and
high-growth side of town—which, frankly, doesn't.need public the restaurant open,"continued Sari."A residential downtown is
subsidy." the driver. And a.lot of times, the only dollars available are the
This philosophy eventually led NCHFA to allocate state and federal dollars we use for affordable housing."
federal low-income housing tax credits(LIHTCs)toward the$5.1 Ultimately, the city council unanimously backed the pro-
million rehab of Nantucket Lofts, and the State Historic ject.
Preservation Office kicked in historic rehabilitation credits. Landmark met with the local merchants individually to
However, redeveloping the warehouse as affordable hous- address their concerns and to find ways to accommodate them,
ing was strongly opposed by the gentrifying area's business said Clark. "I think this willingness to meet them halfway—plus
Nantucket Lofts; Sources of funds �Y
Equity from 9% low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) provided by Community Affordable
Housing Equity Corp.:$2.4 million
Equity from federal and state historic tax credits provided by Community Affordable Housing
Equity Corp:$1.1 million
State L1HTC equity(30-year deferred no-interest loan) from North Carolina Housing Finance
Agency:$1.1 million -
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Federal Home Loan Bank(FHLBank)of Atlanta Affordable Housing Program(AHP)subsidized
loan at 2%, 20-year-term with 20-year amortization, through Bank of America:$420,000
FHLBank of Atlanta AHP grant through Bank of America: $59,285
Total development cost: $5.1 million -----
54 Affordable Housing Finance •July 2005
occupy the second floor. — which
once housed ovens for drying
tobacco—and the south.side of the
ground floor—which once stored
z tobacco. All apartments are loft-
style,with exposed brick and duct-
work. Each apartment has its own
heat and air conditioning system as
r
well as Internet access.
The north side of the ground
floor has been renovated to provide
=- 8,000 square feet of commercial
space,which shares the same limit-
__ ed liability company ownership as
i F:2
' Nantucket Lofts. Six small com-
mercial spaces are being marketed
as ideal locations for boutique retail
shops or community-service orga-
nizations.
1 ►A Throughout the building,the
original hardwood floors were
= refinished, the original steel win-
t .a dows were preserved and large
-;, sliding fire doors were kept(locked
in place). The brick exterior was
already in excellent condition.
An ej�isting courtyard — rare
for a building of that era—provides
residents with some open space.
The developer also compensated for
the lack of a yard by creating
numerous common areas such as
,z
indoor playgrounds, game rooms,
computer centers and fitness rooms.
There is also an indoor garage.
The $5.1 million develop-
ment cost could not have been met
r k- without the state's exceptional
LIHTC,said Sari.
"North Carolina has a state
LIHTC that is a dollar-for-dollar
- r - direct refund.It is the extra piece of
Pictured In front of Nantucket Lofts are (from left)Jim Sari, CEO of The Landmark Group; Ed subsidy that is really the difference
Lipsky, president of Rehab Builders, Inc.; and DeWayne Anderson, chairman of The Landmark in getting small-town deals like this
Group. (Photos by Randy Berger) L
done,"he said.
the four other properties that [Landmark] had successfully The state LIHTCs essentially
rehabbed in town—convinced everyone that this was a quality acted as a $1.1 million, 30-year deferred no-interest loan to the
group that would deliver a quality project." project.The project was also funded by 9%federal LIHTC equi-
After a year of rehabilitation and construction, the former ty,federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credit equity,and a
warehouse re-opened in January as Nantucket Lofts. Seventeen grant and subsidized loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of
units are rented to households earning no more than 50% of the Atlanta's Affordable Housing Program(AHP).
area median income(AMI)and 11 are rented to households earn- Community Affordable Housing Equity Corp. (CAHEC)
ing no more than 60% of the AML
Eleven two-bedroom units and 17 one-bedroom units now Continued on page 72
Affordable Housing Finance •July 2005 55
Nantucket Lofts ference —also further invested in the development by donating
Continued from page 55 fitness and technology learning centers.
"As a nonprofit syndicator,we put a portion of our money
provided a total of$3.5 million in equity,$2.4 million for the fed- back into projects through community programs," said Mayo.
eral LIHTCs and $1.1 million for the federal and state historic "For example, in addition to donating materials for common
rehabilitation credits. The federal LIHTCs sold for 80 cents per areas,we will provide up to a$5,000 grant toward a request that
dollar of tax credit. the residents put together.We also fund a youth recognition pro-
"What was attractive about this deal was that the financing gram, in which students set their goals at the beginning of the
involved primarily equity and soft debt,"said Greg Mayo,senior school year. If they meet their goals, they get to take a trip to an
project development officer at CAHEC. "It was basically a $5.1 amusement park or receive another reward that they choose."
million investment with only $420,000 coming from an AHP
loan. It was certainly very safe." Lofts bring life to downtown
Mayo also noted that—as a novel approach to creating fam- Today, despite all of the controversy that surrounded its
ily housing in an urban area—Nantucket Lofts also seemed an planning stages, Nantucket Lofts is a welcome part of the local
interesting trial project. community.
"It was very different from the other types of developments "I just don't think that people understood what he was try-
being routinely funded with low-income credits.But the 28 units ing to do there at first,"said Clark."But once things started to take
mitigated potential lease-up concerns,"he said."And as a demon- shape, those non-believers became believers. Now, we like to
stration project, I think it went very well. It showed that with think that it will be a piece of a puzzle that puts more life into
strong local support—which the project had—you could do fam- downtown."
ily housing in an urban setting. It leased up within a month, "It shows that you can creatively use the vacant upper floors
which showed that the target population would respond to hav- of these downtown buildings," continued Clark. "We hope this
ing a choice." project will help be a catalyst that encourages people to develop
CAHEC—which recently recognized Nantucket Lofts as the those upstairs as residences and that this spurs a movement in re-
"most innovative adaptive-reuse development"at its annual con- energizing our downtown." ■
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Its hard to miss a 70,000-square-foot warehouse on the main drag ?�
downtown. When that warehouse is a rundown building dating from
the turn of the 20th century,it presents both a challenge and an
opportunity. Such was the case in Kinston, where the old American
Tobacco Co.building stood vacant a few blocks from where urban
pioneers were trying to create a new commercial identify for their slice
of downtown Kinston. The last thing they wanted was something that
might hurt business. But Kinston also needed housing for working
families, and city government wanted the old warehouse to boost tax
rolls.
The Landmark Group, which had built a track record in Kinston,had
the answer.Thanks to the N.C. Housing Finance Agency, which
encourages housing projects that can spur downtown renewal,
Nantucket Lofts came into being.With tax-credit financing through
Community Affordable Housing Equity Corp., a grant and loan from
the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta and the full support of
business,political and civic leaders,The Landmark Group crafted a$5.
1 million rehabilitation package for the historic building. The result: 28
loft-style apartments for working families and 8,000 square feet of
boutique commercial space but,more importantly, another step for
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SI'AIUANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
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You can't get any closer to the heart of downtown Spartanburg than
the corner of Church and Main. Maybe that's why the city didn't really
believe in its progress. Despite millions spent on construction and
renovation,The Palmetto Building loomed as a warning that
downtown could never fully thrive with a weakened heart.
Referred by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, ,
The Landmark Group looked at the building with new eyes and saw
how it could be reborn. It now houses 25,000 square feet of street-level
shops, offices and dramatic, upper level market-rate apartments to lure
urban pioneers downtown. More than 18 other buildings along Main
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engine driving economic growth in the city. Financial services and
biotechnology had become far more important, and each sector had
made significant investments downtown.
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rebuilding the residential base in Winston-Salem's central business
district. After the success of phase one,work is almost complete across
the street to convert additional warehouse space into high-end
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February 10, 2006
Mr. Kyle Hays, City Manager
City of Beaumont, Texas
801 Main St., #300
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: Proposed Sienna Trails Tax Credit Developments
on proposed Sienna Trails and Concord—Beaumont, Texas
Dear Mr. Hays,
Attached is the package we spoke of for our tax credit project on Concord Road in Beaumont, Texas.We
respectfully request that the City provide us with the same consideration for HOME loans and/or in-kind
contributions that may be available to any other proposed tax credit application applying under the 2006 GOZ
allocation (Gulf Opportunity Zone Act).
Please note that this development is unique in that it is actually three (3)separate tax credit applications and
therefore we are required to have three (3)separate city loans or in-kind commitments in order to be successful.
We are also unique from the other applications competing under the GOZ allocation because we are the only
application proposing low density single family and townhome units.We believe our village concept is more
appropriate for the surrounding community and when complete will offer work force families a greater choice of
housing opportunities. Although separate, each tax credit project will be built at the same time under a master
development program.
The 3 proposed projects are:
Sienna Trails Townhomes (Proposed Owner. ST Partners, Ltd.)—36 units
Timber Creek at Sienna Trails (Proposed Owner. ST Partners N, Ltd.)—35 units
Briarbend at Sienna Trails (Proposed Owner. ST Partners 111, Ltd.)—35 units
If you should require any additional information, please don't hesitate to call me.
Sinc
Mark D. Musemeche
Vice-President, MGroup Holdings, Inc.
General Partner
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SIENNA TRAILS MASTER DEVELOPMENT SYNOPSIS FOR
RENTAL SECTION
Three tax credit subdivisions - 106 units total
Sienna Trails Townhomes - 36 units
Timber Creek Village at Sienna Trails - 35 units
Briarbend Village at Sienna Trails - 35 units
Location: on proposed Sienna Trails and Concord - Beaumont, Texas
Proposed Name #units Size
Sienna Trails Townhomes: 12 1B/lBa 800 sq.ft.
20 2B/2Ba 1,020 sq.ft.
4 3 B/2Ba 1,246 sq.ft.
36 units
7.6 acres
Development cost this section: $4,424,352
Timber Creek Village at
Sienna Trails 29 3B/2Ba 1,246 sq.ft.
6 4B/2Ba 1,400 sq.ft.
35 units
8.42 acres
Development cost this section: $5,285,345
Briarbend Village at
Sienna Trails 28 3B/2Ba 1,246 sq.ft.
7 4B/2Ba 1,400 sq.ft.
35 units
9.34 acres
Development cost this section: $5,145,693
Master Development Cost: $14,855,390
Owner: ST Partners, Ltd. will own, manage and operate
for 15 years minimum. The principals of ST
Partners, Ltd. have developed, own and operate
over 1,400 units of similar housing.
Developer: MGroup, LLC
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Sienna Trails Master Development Synopsis
Project Amenities:
• Sienna Trails is a low density, master planned single family and
townhome rental community. The tax credit financed portion of Sienna
Trails includes Sienna Trails Townhomes; Timber Creek at Sienna Trails;
and Briarbend at Sienna Trails. Each development is uniquely designed
with individual village concepts and each village is linked by a hike and
bike trail.
Briarbend and Timber Creek are single family villages. Each house is
constructed with typical amenities found in for sale subdivisions such as
individual yards, fences and garages.
• Unit amenities include built-in computer desks, covered patios, full size
washer/dryer connections, upgraded kitchen appliances and cabinet
package.
• Exterior finish materials are complimentary with masonry and cement
siding.
• Sienna Trails Townhomes is the central village of the development. The
townhome community is targeted to singles and smaller families who
wish to live in the master planned development. The townhome village
includes a mix 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units each with individual garages,
patios and private exterior spaces.
• The townhome village also includes the master development leasing,
pool and recreation center. Included within the leasing center complex is
a fitness center, pool table and resident room, extensive pool areas and
playground. The leasing center is linked to all villages by a hike and bike
trail.
The remainder of the Sienna Trails development is under planning stage as a
single family for sale subdivision. Lot sizes average 5,000 square feet and
when completed, will contain approximately 198 lots.
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Portfolio of Completed Proiects
Tax Credit
Allocation Development
Year Type Project #Units Location Status Amount Cost
2005 LIHTC LaVillita Apartments If 80 Brownsville,Texas Construction $555,478 $6,106,540
2004 LIHTC Park Estates 36 Nacogdoches,Texas Construction $387,972 $4,208,000
2003 LIHTC LaVillita Apartments 128 Brownsville,Texas Completed $851,428 $8,779,421
2002 LIHTC King's Crossing 120 Kingsville,Texas Completed $777,472 $7,414,808
2002 LIHTC Saddle Creek Apts.at Kyle 104 Kyle,Texas Completed $448,615 $7,686,988
2002 LIHTC Residences on Stillhouse Rd. 76 Paris,Texas Completed $356,659 $3,879,764
2001 LIHTC LaVista Townhomes 76 Del Rio,Texas Completed $534,892 $5,028,326
2000 LIHTC Beacon Bay Townhomes 76 Port Isabel,Texas Completed $492,235 $5,292,414
2000 Market Rate Saddle Creek Apartments 224 Austin,Texas Completed market rate $14,900,000
1999 LIHTC Rancho del Cielo II 120 Brownsville,Texas Completed $487,076 $6,736,887
1997 LIHTC Rancho del Cielo 130 Brownsville,Texas Completed $725,213 $7,449,764
1997 LIHTC Courts of Las Palomas 128 Kingsville,Texas Completed $516,950 $6,194,178
1,442 $6,133,990 $95,620,666
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Honorable Mayor Guy N. Goodson
City of Beaumont,Texas
801 Main Street,Suite 300
Beaumont,Texas 77701
RE: Proposed Sienna Trails Townhomes—on proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord
Beaumont,Texas
Dear Mayor Goodson,
ST Partners, Ltd. is making an application for Tax Credits with the Texas Department of Housing&Community Affairs for the Sienna Trails
Townhomes to be located at proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord in Beaumont,Jefferson County,Texas. This new development is a
townhome community comprised of approximately 36 units of which 100%will be for tenants with approximate incomes less than 60%of the
area's median income.
For a family of 1,2,3,4,5 and 6,those approximate income levels are:
1 person 2 person 3_person 4 person 5 person 66person
30%of median $10,250 $11,750 $13,200 $14,650 15,850 17,000
40%of median $13,680 $15,640 $17,600 $19,560 21,120 22,680
50%of median $17,100 119,550 122,000 124,450 26,400 28,350
60%of median $20,520 $23,460 $26,400 $29,340 31,680 34,020
The total restricted income percentage of the Development is 100%of total. The Development will serve family households. The number of units
and proposed rents(less utility allowances)for the subject property's tax credit units are:
I - 1 bedroom units @30% $205.00
3 -2 bedroom units @30% $235.00
11 - I bedroom units @60% $479.00
17-2 bedroom units @60% $565.00
4-3 bedroom units @60% $643.00
If awarded,this development would be ready for occupan __approximate]y May 2007. For more information on this notice,please contact
Mark Musemeche,ST Partners,Ltd., 1 tren,Houston,Texas 77019,Tel.(713)522-4141. For information,see www.tdhca.state.tx.us
Since
Mar . Musemeche,Vice-President
MGroup Holdings,Inc.General Partner
cc: Council Member Dr.Lulu Smith
Council Member Nancy Beaulieu
Council Member Audwin Samuel
Council Member Bobbie Patterson
Council Member Becky Ames
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MGROUP + ARCHITECTS, INC MGROUP HOLDINGS, INC MGROUP, LLC
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February 10,2006
Honorable Mayor Guy N.Goodson
City of Beaumont,Texas
801 Main Street,Suite 300
Beaumont,Texas 77701
RE: Proposed Timber Creek at Sienna Trails—on proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord
Beaumont,Texas
Dear Mayor Goodson,
ST Partners It,Ltd. is making an application for Tax Credits with the Texas Department of Housing&Community Affairs for the Timber Creek at
Sienna Trails to be located at proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord in Beaumont,Jefferson County,Texas. This new development is a single
family community comprised of approximately 35 units of which 100%will be for tenants with approximate incomes less than 60%of the area's
median income.
For a family of 1,2,3,4,5 and 6,those approximate income levels are:
1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person
30%of median $10,250 $11,750 $13,200 $14,650 15,850 17,000
40%of median $13,680 $15,640 $17,600 $19,560 21,120 22,680
50%of median $17,100 $19,550 $22,000 $24,450 26,400 28,350
60%of median 120,520 $23,460 126,400 129,340 31,680 34,020
The total restricted income percentage of the Development is 100%of total. The Development will serve family households. The number of units
and proposed rents(less utility allowances)for the subject property's tax credit units are:
2-3 bedroom units @30% $194.00
2-4 bedroom units @30% $222.00
27-3 bedroom units @60% $575.00
4-4 bedroom units @60% $628.00
If awarded,this development would be ready for occupancy by approximately May 2007. For more information on this notice,please contact
Mark Musemeche,ST Partners 11,Ltd., 1013 Van Buren,Houston,Texas 77019,Tel.(713)522-4141. For information,see www.tdhca.state.tx.us
Since
Ma . Musemeche,Vice-President
MGroup Holdings,Inc.General Partner
cc: Council Member Dr. Lulu Smith
Council Member Nancy Beaulieu
Council Member Audwin Samuel
Council Member Bobbie Patterson
Council Member Becky Ames
Council Member Andrew Cokinos
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MGROUP + ARCHITECTS, INC MGROUP HOLDINGS, INC MGROUP, LLC
101 3 Van Buren.Houston,Texas 77019 713.522.4141 • 713.522.9775(F) • mgroupinc @sbcglobal.net
MGROUP
February 10,2006
Honorable Mayor Guy N. Goodson
City of Beaumont,Texas
801 Main Street,Suite 300
Beaumont,Texas 77701
RE: Proposed Briarbend at Sienna Trails—on proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord
Beaumont,Texas
Dear Mayor Goodson,
ST Partners 111, Ltd. is making an application for Tax Credits with the Texas Department of Housing&Community Affairs for the Briarbend at
Sienna Trails to be located at proposed Sienna Trails and North Concord in Beaumont,Jefferson County,Texas. This new development is a single
family community comprised of approximately 35 units of which 100%will be for tenants with approximate incomes less than 60%of the area's
median income.
For a family of 1,2,3,4,5 and 6,those approximate income levels are:
1 person 2 person 33person 4 person 5 person 6 person
30%of median $10,250 $11,750 $13,200 $14,650 15,850 17,000
40%of median $13,680 $15,640 $17,600 $19,560 21,120 22,680
50%of median $17,100 $19,550 $22,000 $24,450 26,400 28,350
60%of median $20,520 $23,460 $26,400 $29,340 31,680 34,020
The total restricted income percentage of the Development is 100%of total. The Development will serve family households. The number of units
and proposed rents(less utility allowances)for the subject property's tax credit units are:
2-3 bedroom units @30% $194.00
2-4 bedroom units @30% $222.00
26-3 bedroom units @60% $575.00
5-4 bedroom units @60% $628.00
If awarded,this development would be ready for occupancy by approximately May 2007. For more information on this notice,please contact
Mark Musemeche,ST Partners 111,Ltd., 1013 Van Buren,Houston,Texas 77019,Tel.(713)522-4141. For information,see www.tdhca.state.tx.us
JkMusemech�e,Vice-President
ings,Inc.General Partner
cc: Council Member Dr. Lulu Smith
Council Member Nancy Beaulieu
Council Member Audwin Samuel
Council Member Bobbie Patterson
Council Member Becky Ames
Council Member Andrew Cokinos
MGROUP + ARCHITECTS. INC MGROUP HOLDINGS, INC MGROUP, LLC
1011 Van Mwen. Hoitsmn.Texas 77019 713.522.4141 • 713.522.9775(F) nwroupinc@sbcglobal.net
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February 14, 2006
Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the State of Texas Cooperative
Purchasing Program
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C� of Beau Council Agenda Item
M ff.-OWTVIRL0111MIX M. K.TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brenda Beadle, Purchasing Manager
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 7, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval for the purchase of fleet vehicles through the
State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends authorization for the purchase of vehicles through the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of$911,582.
BACKGROUND
The State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program provides contracted prices on various types of
vehicles to all state, counties, school districts and municipal agencies within Texas.
The Cooperative Purchasing Program is coordinated by the Texas Building and Procurement
Commission(TBPC) in accordance with state bidding statutes. Representatives from TBPC meet
with major vehicle manufacturers each year to discuss the model changes and features offered to
major fleet consumers for the upcoming year vehicle models. Specifications are developed and
published for distribution to governmental consumers and statewide vendors. TBPC solicits bids
from vendors throughout the state to furnish pricing on various types of vehicles. These vehicles
include compact size cars, intermediate size sedans, police pursuit vehicles, '/2 ton, 3/a ton and 1 ton
light and heavy duty pickup trucks, vans(cargo and passenger) and medium duty cab and chassis.
Specifications include features such as 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines, 2 and 4 wheel drive, automatic
and manual transmissions, air conditioning, ABS brake systems and AM/FM radios. Optional
features such as tilt steering, cruise control, spotlights, tool boxes, grille guards and heavy duty
bumpers are bid and offered for an additional cost.
Is
Purchase of Vehicles
February 7, 2006
Page 2
Bids are open to any vehicle dealer on the State of Texas Bid List. Due to the volume of vehicles
requested by the State,generous concessions are offered to the dealer from the manufacturers. Bids
are received and evaluated by the TBPC. After bids are evaluated,a contracted price list is published
indicating the successful vendor for each type of vehicle and the prices of specific optional features.
Vehicles are selected from the published list and orders are submitted to TBPC. Vendors generally
deliver the vehicles within 90 to 120 days.
Forty-eight (48) vehicles, budgeted in Fiscal Year 2006, are available through the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing contract. Included in this year's budget are funds for nineteen(19)pursuit
vehicles, eleven(11) mid-size sedans, one(1)full size sedan, one(1) cargo van, one(1) passenger
van, two (2) extended cab 'h ton pickup trucks, one(1)3/,ton four wheel drive pickup truck, five
(5)3/a ton pickup trucks, five(5) sport utility vehicles, one (1) extended cab compact pickup truck,
and one(1) 14,500 GVWR medium duty diesel powered cab and chassis equipped with utility body.
Replacement vehicles and additions to the fleet are requested through the City's budget process. The
Internal Services Department reviews the requests and evaluates the equipment to be replaced. Based
on this evaluation,a recommendation is made to replace worn and obsolete vehicles that are no longer
cost effective to operate. All of the vehicles purchased are replacement vehicles. The units will
replace year models ranging from 1994 to 2003. Some of the replaced vehicles will be relocated to
other divisions. The remaining vehicles will be disposed of according to the City's surplus property
disposal policies.
Warranties of 36,000 miles or three(3)years are provided for each new vehicle. The warranty service
is provided by local authorized dealerships.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds in the amount of$805,622, $62,939 and $43,021 will be expended from the Capital Reserve
Fund, Water Fund, and Auto Theft Task Force funds, respectively.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves the purchase of fleet vehicles as shown on Exhibit
"A" in the amount of $911,582 through the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Program.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
Internal Building Services Ford F250 Cab &Chassis 77,190
,524
Services
Purchasing Ford Freestar Passenger Van
FT -INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT. $39,714
Police Admin. Chevrolet Tahoe 1 $27,057
Admin: Ford Taurus 1 $11,656
Admin. Ford Crown Victoria 1 $18,549
ATTF Ford Expedition 1 $232790
ATTF Ford F150 '/2 Ton Pickup Ext. Cab 1 $19,231
CHID Ford Taurus 6 $69;936
CID Ford Crown Victoria 1 $20,293
Patrol Ford Crown Victoria 18 $365,274
TOTAL-POLICE DEPT. $555,786
Fire Admin. Ford Explorer 1 $18,115
Operations Chevrolet Suburban 1 $29,988
TOTAL- FIRE DEPT.. 48103
$. f
Public Beaumont Chevrolet Impala 2 $31,042
Works Municipal Transit
Transportation Ford F450 Cab & Chassis 1 Ton 1 $39,313
Transportation Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup . 1 $16,618
Transportation Ford F250 Cab & Chassis 1 $24,524
Streets & Ford F150 Pickup 1 $16,359
Drainage
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. $127,856
Water Water Customer Ford Ranger Truck 1 $10,940
Utilities Service
Water Customer Ford Taurus 1 $11,656
Service
Water Ford F250 Full Size 1 $21,509
Distribution
Water/Sewer Ford F250 Full Size 1 $18,834
Maintenance
TOTAL-WATER UTILITIES DEPT. $62,939
EXHIBIT "A"
Parks/Rec. Parks Ford Freestyle Cargo Van 1 $11,138
Maintenance
Recreation Ford F250 Pickup 1 $27,333
TOTAL -PARKS &RECREATION DEPT. 13=8,471�
Health EMS Chevrolet Tahoe 1 $27,057
Code Ford Taurus 1 $11,656
Enforcement
il—TOTAL-HEALTH DEPT. $38,713
TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $805,622,
TOTAL WATER FUND $62,939
TOTAL ATTF $43,021
TOTAL COST $911,582
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February 14, 2006
Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances relating to authorized positions in
the Police Department
City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED: Frank C. Coffin, Jr., Chief of Police
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 6, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Consider an Amendment to Municipal Ordinance 99-45,
Section 21-75 changing the Deputy Chief positions and
Grade I positions.
RECOMMENDATION
Council consideration of an amendment to Municipal Ordinance 99-45, Section 21-75 by deleting
the two Deputy Chief positions, creating an Assistant Chief position and increasing the Grade I
position from 198 to 199.
BACKGROUND
On January 27, 2006, Police Chief Tom Scofield retired and Deputy Chief Frank C. Coffin, Jr. was
appointed to Chief of Police. With his appointment, one Deputy Chief position became vacant.
Instead of filling the vacant position, it is proposed that both Deputy Chief positions be eliminated
and reallocating those positions into the Grade I category,increasing it from 198 to 199 and creating
a new Assistant Chief position. This request is in keeping with the reorganization of the Police
Department that began with the October 1997 contract and continues in the current collective
bargaining agreement as well as allow the utilization of the police specialist positions.
BUDGETARY IWACT
The annual pay for two Deputy Chief positions is$159,263.52. The proposed pay for the Assistant
Chief position is $90,000. The current salary for a Grade I Patrolman is $38,496. This proposal
creates of positive budget impact of$30,768.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Accept/Deny the Amendment to Municipal Ordinance 99-45, Section 21-75 by eliminating the
Deputy Chief positions, adding an Assistant Chief position and increasing the Grade I positions.
Beaumont Police Department
Tom Scofield, Chief
3 Office: (409)880-3801 - Fax: (409)880-3844
P.O. Box 3827
Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827
Wry 6, 2006 www.beaumontpd.com
Mr. Kyle Hayes
City Manager
P. O. Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
Dear Mr. Hayes:
As of January 26, 2006, Police Chief Tom Scofield retired. I am therefore
requesting that the City Ordinance Section 21-75 be amended by deleting the
Deputy Chief positions and reallocating those positions into the Grade I category,
increasing it from 198 to 199 and creating a new Assistant Chief position . This
request is in keeping with the reorganization of the Police Department that began
with the October 1997 contract and continues in the current collective bargaining
agreement. Furthermore, it allows for the utilization of the police specialist
positions.
Below is a summary of the changes in proposed personnel allotments:
Current: Proposed:
Grade I 198 199
Grade II 44 44
Grade III 12 12
Grade IV 3 3
Deputy Chiefs 2 0
Assistant Chief 0 1
Total: 259 259
I will be glad to provide any additional information necessary.
Sincerely,
Frank C. Coffin, Jr.
Chief of Police
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-75 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DELETE THE TWO (2)
DEPUTY CHIEF POSITIONS; CREATE ONE(1)ASSISTANT
CHIEF POSITION; AND AMEND THE GRADE I POSITIONS
IN THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
THAT Chapter 21, Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 21-75. Grades and Classifications - Police Department
The following grades and classifications are hereby established within the
Police Department.
Grade Classification Positions
1 Officers 199
II Sergeants 44
III Lieutenants 12
IV Captains 3
Assistant Chief 1
Total 259
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.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
4
February 14, 2006
Consider amending Ordinance Numbers 05-054 and 05-069 to provide additional time for
property owners to repair the structures at 2190 Fillmore, 2950 Victoria and 1832 Liberty
...... City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: City Council amend Ordinance Numbers 05-054 and 05-069 to provide
additional time for property owners to repair the structures at 2190
Fillmore, 2950 Victoria and 1832 Liberty.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends City Council amend Ordinance Numbers 05-054 and 05-069 to provide
additional time for the property owners to repair the structures at 2190 Fillmore, 2950 Victoria and
1832 Liberty.
BACKGROUND
During the June 21 and August 30,2005 City Council meetings,the property owners of the structures
at 2190 Fillmore, 2950 Victoria and 1832 Liberty were ordered to execute work repair programs with
the City within ten (10) days of the effective date of the ordinances. The property owners for these
structures entered into the work programs and were performing the required repairs when Hurricane
Rita made landfall. As a result of the hurricane, the property owners were delayed in completing the
repairs to the structures within the time frames required in the work programs.
Based on discussions during the February 7, 2006 City Council Workshop, the recommendations
regarding these properties are as follows:
2190 Fillmore The property owner be granted 60 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
2950 Victoria The property owner is deceased and the estate is now in probate with
the first hearing set for February 27, 2006. The attorney for the estate
Isis requesting 120 days for the court to rule on the estate's issues before
the structure is demolished. The executor of the estate has indicated
that he will either sell the house as is or fix the house so that it can be
sold. It is recommended that the executor enter into a work program
at the end of the 120-day period.
1832 Liberty The property owner be granted 30 days to be substantially complete
and 60 days to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
The time periods stated above would begin on the effective date of this ordinance amendment.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
City may incur the cost of demolition.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On June 21 and August 30, 2005, City Council ordered the property owners to enter into work
programs.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Public Works Director.
DHapidatedstructuresRita.wpd
February 9,2006
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
05-055 AND 05-069 TO ALLOW THE OWNERS OF THE
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2190 FILLMORE, 2950
VICTORIA AND 1832 LIBERTY ADDITIONAL TIME TO
REPAIR SAID STRUCTURES.
WHEREAS, Ordinance Nos. 05-054 and 05-069 ordered the owners of property
located at 2190 Fillmore, 2950 Victoria and 1832 Liberty to execute work repair programs
with the City within (10) days of the effective date of said ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the property owners of said property entered into work programs with
the City; and
WHEREAS, property owners of said property were performing the required repairs
on the structures when Hurricane Rita made landfall, thus delaying the completion of the
repairs within the time frames required by the work programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT Ordinance Nos. 05-054 and 05-069 be amended to grant the property owners
additional time to complete repairs as follows:
2190 Fillmore The property owner be granted sixty (60) days to
obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
2950 Victoria The executor of the estate be granted 120 days to
enter into a work program.
1832 Liberty The property owner be granted thirty (30) days
to be substantially complete and sixty (60) days to
obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14`h day of
February, 2006.
- Mayor Guy N. Goodson -
5
February 14, 2006
Consider approving a bid for chain link fencing repairs and backstop replacement for softball
fields at the Municipal Athletic Complex
City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
M K g
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brenda Beadle, Purchasing Manager
MEETING DATE: February 14, 2006
AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2006
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval to award a bid for chain link fencing repairs and
backstop replacement for softball fields at the Municipal Athletic
Complex.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends awarding a bid for furnishing all labor, supplies, materials and
equipment for repairing chain link fencing and backstop replacement at the Athletic Complex to
Aber Fence and Supply Co., Inc. of Houston in the total amount of$197,000.
BACKGROUND
Bid notices were provided to fifteen(15) vendors, with four (4) responding with bids as reflected
in the attached tabulation. The fencing and backstops were damaged during Hurricane Rita, and
must be repaired to be suitable for competition. The Complex has been the site for the American
Softball Association's girls regional tournaments for several years, and the fields are scheduled
again for that purpose in June, 2006. The fields will be ready for use by May 24, 2006 (a
mandatory completion date set forth in the bid specifications).
The scope of work calls for the complete replacement of the backstops at each of the nine (9)
original softball fields (including all posts, rails and fabric), and replacement or straightening of
damaged posts and top rails on the remainder of the fencelines, with the existing chain link fabric
to be reinstalled.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Although the damage was caused by the hurricane, the subject property damage was limited to
fencing, which will preclude insurance coverage for the repair expense. For the same reason, any
FEMA reimbursement will likely be minimal at best. The balance of the funding will be charged
to the Capital Reserve Fund.
I
Chain-Link Fencing Repairs and Backstop Replacement
February 9, 2006
Page 2
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager.
BID TAB
*ION: CHAIN LINK FENCING REPAIRS& BACKSTOP REPLACEMERT-ATHLETIC COMPLEX
BID NO. RF0106-29
Vendor Aber Fence&Supply Co., Inc. The Anchor Group USA, L.L.C. A-1 American Fence, Inc. Eagle-Pro Construction, Inc.
City/State J� Houston, TX ;� Houston, TX Orange, TX Beaumont, TX
(Base Bid Amount x257,945.00 x288,700.00
x197,000 OO $333,650.00
Completion time j�_ 90 calendar da s 60 calendar da s 104 calendar days 55 calendar days;,
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, bids were received for chain link fencing repairs and backstop
replacement for softball fields at the Municipal Athletic Complex; and,
WHEREAS, Aber Fence and Supply Co., Inc., of Houston, submitted a bid in the
amount of$197,000 for furnishing all labor, supplies, materials and equipment for repairing
chain link fencing and backstop replacement; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Aber Fence and
Supply Co., Inc., should be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the bid in the amount of$197,000 submitted by Aber Fence and Supply Co., Inc.,
of Houston for chain link fencing repairs and backstop replacement for softball fields at the
Municipal Athletic Complex be accepted by the City of Beaumont.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
February, 2006.
Mayor Guy N. Goodson -