HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET JAN 29 2008 City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 29,2008 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointment
A) Approve a resolution accepting payment and authorizing the release of weed liens against
property described as West Calder Estates Lot 3, Block 6
B) Approve the purchase of a firearms training system for the Police Department
C) Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas
Data Exchange(TDEx)which is a comprehensive information sharing portal that allows
criminal justice agencies to exchange jail and records management systems data
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with
Drainage District No. 6 for the Calder Street Project
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0E.- City Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager }�i
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
TING DATE: January 29 2008
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REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution accepting payment of
$1,611.20 and authorizing the release of weed liens against
property described as West Calder Estates Lot 3, Block 6.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval of a resolution accepting payment of$1,611.20 and
authorizing the release of weed liens against property described as West Calder Estates Lot 3,
Block 6.
BACKGROUND
The property described above currently has thirteen (13) weed liens totaling $3,921.43 which
represents $1,572.20 in principal, $2,310.23 in interest and $39.00 in fees. Mrs. Carolyn Soileau
and her late husband Calvin J. Soileau purchased the property in 1995 and have maintained the
property and kept the tares current since that time. Mrs. Soileau is currently trying to sell the
property but was unaware that there were outstanding liens on the property when they purchased
it. Mrs. Soileau has requested that the accrued interest on the liens be waived and the liens
which are dated 1981 to 1988 be released to provide an unencumbered title to the property. She
has agreed to pay the principal and fees totaling $1,611.20.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None.
City of Beaumont
Weed Liens
Legal Description: West Calder Estates L3 B6, right of 9260 Terry
Acct#68280-000-007900-00000-4
As of January 9, 2008
Date Princival Fees Interest Total
8/20/1988 185.00 3.00 263.34 451.34
12/2/1988 185.00 3.00 257.18 445.18
7/10/1989 185.00 3.00 246.40 434.40
6/7/1990 185.00 3.00 227.92 415.92
9/14/1990 185.00 3.00 224.84 412.84
4/28/1988 185.00 3.00 269.50 457.50
11/29/1986 74.80 3.00 118.48 196.28
10/19/1985 65.00 3.00 109.67 177.67
7/23/1985 65.00 3.00 111.83 179.83
5/13/1985 65.00 3.00 113.47 181.47
7/31/1984 67.40 3.00 121.60 192.00
12/2811983 70.00 3.00 130.70 203.70
8/19/1981 55.00 3.00 115.30 173.30
1,572.20 39.00 2,310.23 3,921.43
January 8, 2008
Ci ty of Beaumont
Attn.: Kandy Daniel, Treasurer
Cash Management Office
801 Main Street, Suite 110
Beaumont, TX 77701
RE: Outstanding liens related to 9270 Terry Street, Beaumont, TX 77707
Dear Ms. Daniel:
My mother, Carolyn Soileau, and her late husband Calvin J. Soileau purchased the
above referenced lot on a handshake deal from the previous owner Mr. Bouse who
conveyed the property via a deed without warrant to the Soileaus in 1995. Since
that time, Carolyn and Calvin have kept the taxes paid current, but were unaware
of the outstanding amount due for the grass liens.
Calvin Soileau died in September of 2007 and Carolyn Soileau is selling what
little they have in order to support her going forward. She currently has this
property under contract to sell to a neighbor for$10,000 and had stated to the
buyer that there would be no liens on the property, since they had always kept the
taxes paid current. Since it would be against the spirit of the transaction to ask the
buyer to pay some or all of the outstanding liens, the total amount outstanding,
with interest will consume about half of the net proceeds that Carolyn Soileau will
realize after the transaction. Calvin Soileau did not have a life insurance policy
and has left little to support Carolyn Soileau going forward. Carolyn Soileau has
been receiving federal disability payments for about eighteen years. She was
principally a homemaker before that and the disability payment is very small. The
proceeds from this lot sale were intended to provide Carolyn Soileau with some
amount of cash savings.
Since the city services occurred and these liens were place some five to ten years
before the Soileaus ever gained ownership of this property and the Soileaus have
faithfully and timely paid the taxes when they were due, as well as the fact that the
proceeds from this sale will be nearly all of the money Carolyn Soileau will have,
we appeal to the mercy of the City of Beaumont to consider waiving, at least, the
accrued interest on the assessed fees and accept a lesser payment for only the
original assessment and filing fees to date, being $-1,75-7 0 and $39.00 for a total
of$ 20. If the City of Beaumont would waive the e tire amount, we would
be grateful for your kindness and mercy.�,
Please send your response to the following at your earliest convenience as the sale
transaction is now pending:
To Carolyn Soileau at:
18543 Sunrise Pines
Montgomery, Texas 77316
Cell phone: (512) 217- 4711
With copy to Michael A. Sullivan at:
9728 Bundoran Drive
Austin, Texas 78717
Cell Phone (512) 217-8680
I've enclosed copies of the deeds showing the dates the title was transferred from
Glen Galloway to H.A. Bouse in May of 1980, then from Mr. Bouse to Soileau in
May of 1995 to support the ownership by Mr. Bouse during the time when these
charges were levied by the City.
Sincerel ,
Michae A. ullivan
for/ Carolyn Soileau
Enclosures
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the current owners of property described as West Calder Estates, Lot
3, Block 6, are selling the property; and,
WHEREAS, the current owners were unaware of outstanding weed liens in the
amount of$3,921.43 when purchasing the property and have requested that the accrued
interest in the amount of $2,310.23 on the liens be waived and be allowed to pay the
principal and fees in the amount of$1,611.20 and have the liens which are dated 1981 to
1988 released to provide unencumbered title to the property:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the accrued interest in the amount of$2,310.23 on outstanding weed liens against
the property described as West Calder Estates, Lot 3, Block 6 is hereby waived;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to
accept payment of the principal and fees of the outstanding weed liens in the amount of
$1,611.20 and execute the necessary releases of the weed liens upon payment
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of
January, 2008.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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A.. City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager `
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial OfficetZ"
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider the purchase of a firearms training system
for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the purchase of a firearms training system for the Beaumont Police
Department from Blackwater USA of Moyok,North Carolina in the amount of$54,915.03.
BACKGROUND
The Blackwater 2-Section BEAR Target System is a multi-use pneumatic turning target system.
This system contains twelve (12) firing positions consisting of stationary paper and moving steel
targets. The stationary targets are programmable silhouettes that can turn and can be remotely
reset. The moving target is capable of carrying cardboard or steel silhouettes over a distance of
at least forty (40) feet and is programmable to move at variable speeds. This target system is
free standing, modular in design and is able to be removed and re-installed if necessary. An
additional controller is being purchased, which will allow targets to be reset remotely.
The Blackwater Target System is the standard system used by Federal law enforcement agencies
nationwide and will provide those agencies with the means to train on their standard system at a
local firearms range. This system will allow the Beaumont Police Department to utilize the
system to conduct realistic, live fire training which will improve firearms proficiency in live
action scenarios.
In conjunction with the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the City of
Beaumont and the FBI on September 28, 2006, the FBI provided the Police Department grant
money. The FBI requested that this target system be purchased with a portion of those grant
funds. The Defensive Systems Unit at the FBI Academy have limited their current procurement
policy to two (2) manufacturers of target systems and treat these purchases as sole source based
on weather environments. For environments where freezing temperatures and ice is not a
concern, the procurements have been limited to Blackwater.
Purchase Firearms Training System
January 15, 2008
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The following details the purchase:
Item Description PRICE
2-Section BEAR Target System $34,194.52
Remote Control System 3,000.00
Additional Control Points 900.00
Installation 13,795.51
Shipping 3,025.00
TOTAL: $54,915.03
BUDGETARYIMPACT
Funding for this purchase is provided by grants from the FBI and the Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education with no expenditure of City funds.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2006, City Council approved Resolution No. 06-283
authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Police Department
relating to use of the firearms training facility and provide grant funding to repair damage
sustained during Hurricane Rita; and,
WHEREAS, the FBI is requesting a firearms target system for the Beaumont Police
Department be purchased with a portion of the grant funds:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves the purchase in the amount of $54,915.03 as
shown below from the grant funds provided by the FBI and the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education of a firearms training system for the
Beaumont Police Department from Blackwater USA of Moyok, North Carolina:
Item Description PRICE
2-Section BEAR Target System $34,194.52
Remote Control System 3,000.00
Additional Control Points 900.00
Installation 13,795.51
Shipping 3,025.00
TOTAL: $54,915.03
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of
January, 2008.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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" City Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED: Frank C. Coffin, Jr., Chief of Police
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Data
Exchange(TDEx)which is a comprehensive information
sharing portal that allows criminal justice agencies to
exchange jail and records management systems data.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
continue the Beaumont Police Department's participation in the Texas Data Exchange(TDEx).
BACKGROUND
Beaumont Police Department investigators have been utilizing the Texas Data Exchange(TDEx)
as an investigative tool since May 2006. Investigators are able to access the Texas Rangers
Criminal Information Database, DPS Criminal Law Enforcement Records and Information
Systems, DPS Highway Patrol Database, county jail incarceration records in custody and releases,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisoner data and multi jurisdictional reports, including
incidents, bookings and traffic citations. Currently the Beaumont Police Department does not
allow access to its records through TDEx. In the future, any such access will have to be approved
by the Chief of Police.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None.
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 all documents
necessary to continue the Beaumont Police Department's participation in the Texas Data
Exchange (TDEx), a comprehensive information sharing portal that allows criminal justice
agencies to exchange jail and records management systems data.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of
January, 200.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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CUL"i City Council Agenda Item
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
REQUESTED ACTION: Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with
Drainage District No. 6 for the Calder Street Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to
the Interlocal Agreement with Drainage District No. 6 for the Calder Street Project.
BACKGROUND
On August 14, 2007, City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with Drainage District No. 6
(DD#6) for the Calder Street Project. DD#6 was awarded a grant for 75% or $23,665,177, of the
estimated cost to install drainage structures within the limits of the Calder Street Project. The
estimated cost of the drainage portion of the project is $31,553,570 and the total project cost is
estimated at $49,500,000.
During preparation of the agreement, the last two words of Section 2 were inadvertently omitted
from the final agreement. This section of the agreement should be as follows:
2. Any expenses that are submitted by the City and are reimbursed by the Texas Governor's
Division of Emergency Management,that are later deemed to be non-reimbursable by an
audit of the funds, will be the sole responsibility of the City.
Additionally,the City agreed to reimburse the District for costs associated with the grant application
and environmental assessment.When the original agreement was executed,the not to exceed amount
was $308,425.00. This amendment will increase the reimbursable amount to the District for their
actual expenses or an amount not to exceed $372,000.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The City will be reimbursed for 75% of the costs associated with the drainage improvements. The
25%match and the cost of street improvements,total approximately$23,834,823,is available in the
Capital Program.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, City Council on August 14, 2007, approved Resolution No. 07-241
authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County
Drainage District No. 6 (DD#6) for the Calder Street Project; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 2 of the agreement to read as follows:
2. Any expenses that are submitted by the City and are
reimbursed by the Texas Governor's Division of
Emergency Management, that are later deemed to be
non-reimbursable by an audit of the funds, will be the
sole responsibility of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT Section 2 of the Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No.
6 (DD#6) for the Calder Street Project is hereby amended as referenced above.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of
January, 2008.
- Mayor Beck Ames -
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City of Beaumont
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 29,2008 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition-Receive a report related to the FY 2007 Audit
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item 1/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a bid for the demolition of 296 Pearl/330 Liberty
WORKSESSION
* Review and discuss amending the Code of Ordinances to restrict the overnight
collection of trash dumpsters
* Review and discuss the creation of Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment(Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Johnny Hadnot v. City of Beaumont
Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 v. City of Beaumont
Claim of Brenda Leaven
* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer
or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:
City Magistrates
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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January 29, 2008
Consider approving a bid for the demolition of 296 Pearl/330 Liberty
City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving the award of a bid for the
demolition of 296 Pearl/330 Liberty.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends awarding a bid to Inland Environments, Ltd. of Port Arthur for
furnishing all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to remove asbestos containing
materials, demolish the building, and grade and level the site in the amount of$144,880.
BACKGROUND
The building to be abated and demolished was declared a dangerous structure by City Council on
October 2, 2007, by Ordinance 06-079. On October 2, 2007,the City Council ordered the owner of
296 Pearl/330 Liberty to enroll into a work program and complete substantial work in ninety(90)
days. Because the ninety (90) days have now expired without the owner complying with the City
Council's order to obtain substantial completion as defined in the work program, the property will
be demolished.
Bids were received on this property in September 2007 prior to City Council ordering the owner to
enroll into the work program. The bids received on September 24, 2007 are as follows:
Contractor Bid Completion Time
Inland Environments, Ltd. $144,800 40 calendar days
Pt. Arthur, TX
AAR, Inc. 148,900 20 calender days
Houston, TX
K-T Construction 215,000 20 calender days
Beaumont, TX
Marsh Waterproofing 279,500 20 calendar days
Vidor, TX
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NESHAP Demolition of 296 Pearl/330 Liberty
January 29, 2008
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Because the structure is in such a dilapidated condition and is continuing to deteriorate, the
demolition needs to begin as soon as possible. Work is expected to commence on February 4,2008,
and be completed within forty(40)days.All work will be conducted by Inland Environments,Ltd.,
therefore, no work will be subcontracted.
BUDGETARYIMPACT
Funds are available for this expenditure in the General Fund.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2007, City Council approved Ordinance 06-079 to
declare the structure at 296 Pearl/330 Liberty to be a dangerous structure; and,
WHEREAS, City Council ordered the owner of 296 Pearl/330 Liberty into a work
program and complete substantial work in ninety (90) days; and,
WHEREAS, the ninety (90) days have now expired without the owner complying
with the City Council's order to obtain substantial completion as defined in the work
program; and,
WHEREAS, bids were solicited to furnish all labor, equipment, materials and
supplies necessary to remove asbestos containing materials, demolish the building, and
grade and level the site; and,
WHEREAS Inland Environments, Ltd. of Port Arthur, Texas, submitted a bid in the
amount of $144,880; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Inland
Environments, Ltd. of Port Arthur, Texas, should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the bid submitted by Inland Environments, Ltd. of Port Arthur, Texas, for a contract
to furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to remove asbestos
containing materials,demolish the building located at 296 Pearl/330 Liberty, and grade and
level the site in the amount of $144,880 be accepted by the City of Beaumont.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of
January, 2008.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
WORKSESSION
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* Review and discuss
amending the Code of
Ordinances to restrict
the overnight collection
of trash dumpsters
City Council Workshop
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager L ,�
PREPARED BY: Christopher Boone, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Restricting Overnight Dumpster Collection
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
COMMENT:
The purpose of this workshop is to discuss possible changes to the City Ordinance concerning
the collection of dumpsters within the city.
In order to maximize the efficient use of land in the city, our zoning map allows some
commercial and industrial uses to be adjacent to residential uses. As a result, conflicts can arise
between the two types of uses. One such conflict is that of noise that occurs when dumpsters, or
commercial garbage containers, located adjacent to residences, are collected in early morning
hours.
In an effort to minimize this conflict, Section 7-67 of the Code of Ordinances could be changed
to restrict such collection during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays for all dumpsters located within the City of
Beaumont.
Such an ordinance amendment would provide an exception to allow collection during restricted
hours for instances where it was determined by the Community Development Director that
collection during the establishment's hours of operation would be a safety hazard.
WORKSESSION
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* Review and discuss the
creation of
Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones
,,, City Council Workshop
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager G 55
PREPARED BY: Christopher Boone, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
MEETING DATE: January 29, 2008
COMMENT:
The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the creation of two Neighborhood Empowerment
Zones.
In an effort to encourage economic development in areas of the city with higher concentrations
of low to moderate income families and limited redevelopment, we are proposing the first two
Neighborhood Empowerment Zones within the city. These zones will offer incentives to attract
redevelopment to these areas. Combined with the focused use of CDBG dollars within these
zones, these economic incentives should leverage additional private reinvestment within these
areas.
Incentives that are proposed for the zones include:
• A three-year tax abatement for all added value for investments greater than$50,000 for
residential uses and $75,000 for all other uses.
• Building fee waivers(not including tap and meter fees).
• Expedited Permit Review.
• Lien waivers for any lien claimed by the City for demolition or high grass abatement
expenditures.
Attached is a map of the proposed Zones Numbers One and Two, the proposed Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Policy and the Application for Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
Development Incentives Application. Other areas of Beaumont are being reviewed for
additional Neighborhood Empowerment Zones and these will be submitted for review by
Council. If you have any questions concerning this material, please contact me at 880-3167.
DRAFT
City of Beaumont O
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Incentive Policy
Program Goals:
It is the City of Beaumont's goal to promote development within its Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones in an effort to improve the local economy and enhance the quality
of life for its citizens. Insofar as these goals are served by enhancing the value of the local
tax base and increasing economic opportunities, the City of Beaumont will give
consideration to providing the following incentives for development within
Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
Definitions:
A. Abatement: full or partial exemption for ad valorem taxes of eligible properties in a
reinvestment zone designated as such for economic development purposes.
B. Agreement: a contractual agreement between a property owner and a taxing
jurisdiction for the purpose of a tax abatement.
C. Base Year Value: the assessed value of either the applicant's real property and
improvements located in a designated reinvestment zone on January 1 of the year prior to
the execution of the agreement plus the agreed upon value of any property improvements
made after January 1 of that year but before the execution of the agreement, and/or the
assessed value of any tangible personal property located on the owner's real property on
January 1 of the year prior to the abatement period covered by the agreement.
D. Facility: property improvements completed or in the process of construction which
together comprise an integral whole.
E. Real Property: area of land defined by legal description as being owned by the person
applying for a tax abatement, including any improvements thereto, which is to be
improved and valued for property tax purposes, and which is to be included in the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.
F. Neighborhood Empowerment Zone: is an area designated as such for the purpose of
providing economic incentives, including a tax abatement, as authorized by the City of
Beaumont in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Annotated Section 378 as
amended.
Program Policy:
It is the policy of the City of Beaumont that consideration will be provided in accordance
with the guidelines, criteria and procedures outlined in this document. This policy applies
to the owners of real property. Project consideration will include the potential impact of
the reinvestment project on the immediate and surrounding area.
A. Authorized Facility : Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Incentives may be granted
within a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone for new construction or renovation of single-
family uses for investments of$50,000 or greater and may be granted for all other uses
for investment of$75,000 or greater.
B. Eligible Property : Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Incentives may be granted for
new construction or renovation of owner-occupied single-family homes, office, retail,
restaurant and multi-family residential facilities within a Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone, designated by the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas.
C. No incentives shall be granted for development resulting from the relocation of an
eligible facility from one area of the city to within the Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone.
Procedural Guidelines:
Any person, partnership, organization, corporation or other entity desiring that the City of
Beaumont consider providing Neighborhood Empowerment Zone incentives shall be
required to comply with the following procedural guidelines. No representations made
herein considered binding unless and until approved by the City of Beaumont City
Council.
Preliminary Application:
Applicants shall submit a completed"Application for Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Development Incentives" form for consideration of incentives to the Community
Development Department of the City of Beaumont, 801 Main Street,Beaumont, Texas
77701.
Consideration of the Application:
A. The City Manager will consider requests for incentives in accordance with these
policies, pursuant to Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code. Additional
information may be requested as needed.
B. The City Council may enter into an agreement that outlines the terms and conditions
between the City and the applicant, and governs the provision of the incentives.
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Inspection of the Project:
During the term of such agreement,the City of Beaumont will have the right to inspect
the project facility during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the
agreement and accuracy of the owner certification.
Recapture:
If a project is not completed as specified, or if the terms of the incentive agreement are
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not met,the City has the right to cancel or amend the incentive agreement and all
previously waived fees and abated taxes shall become due to the City and liens may be
reattached.
Effect of Sale, assignment or lease of property:
No incentive rights may be sold or assigned without the approval of the City Council.
Any sale, assignment or lease of the property may result in execution of the recapture
provision, as outlined above.
Types of Incentives Available:
Building Fee Waivers
The Building Construction Fee Waiver Program affords property owners an exemption
from planning and building fees associated with new construction or renovation and
occupancy of eligible facilities within the target area.
ExpeditW Permit Reviews:
In order to facilitate redevelopment within the Neighborhood Empowerment Zones, the
Community Development Department is committed to assisting applicants through the
planning and permit review process as quickly as possible.
Lien Waivers
In order to render properties with Neighborhood Empowerment Zones more marketable,
the Lien Waiver Program affords property owners a release of liens attached to properties
as the result of demolitions or expenditures associated with cutting high grass. Release of
such liens would only be allowed in conjunction with new construction or renovation of
eligible facilities within the target area.
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Construction Tax Abatement
The Construction Tax Abatement Program is an economic development tool designed to
provide incentives for the new construction or renovation of single-family homes, office,
retail, restaurant and multi-family residential facilities within a Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone. The Construction Tax Abatement Program is intended to contribute
to area development by attracting additional capital and human investment to the area as
well as additional residents to support economic development activities within the area.
Value of Abatements: authorized facilities may be granted an abatement on all or a
portion of the increased taxable value of eligible property over the base year value for a
period not to exceed three(3)years.
Tax Abatement Program Guidelines:
The eligibility requirements are as follows:
Investment Abatement Schedule
$50,000&up for residential uses and $75,000&up for all other uses 100% 1s`Year
$50,000&up for residential uses and $75,000&up for all other uses 100% 2'd Year
$50,000&up for residential uses and $75,000&up for all other uses 100% 3rd Year
Abatement Program Considerations:
A. The final valuation determined by the Jefferson County Appraisal District will be used
to determine the actual yearly tax abatement exemption.
B. The tax abatement shall be granted only to the owner of the property.
C. No tax abatement exemption shall be effective until the applicant has met all of the
eligibility requirements contained in the guidelines and policies, state law, and City of
Beaumont codes.
D. There shall be no retroactive tax abatement exemptions—all tax abatement
exemptions become effective only on or after the date the City Council approves the tax
abatement agreement.
E. The applicant shall agree to hold the City of Beaumont, its agents, employees and
public officials harmless and pay all attorneys' fees that are generated by any dispute
regarding the tax abatement agreement.
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F. Personal and or real property identified before the period covered by the abatement
agreement will not be eligible for abatement.
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CITY OF BEAUMONT
APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
The purpose of this application is to present to the City of Beaumont a reasonably
comprehensive outline of the project for which the incentives are requested. Please
review the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone guidelines carefully before completing
this application. If additional space is needed, separate sheets may be attached.
Types of incentives that you are seeking:
❑ Building Fee Waivers
❑ Expedited Permit Review
❑ Lien Waivers
❑ Tax Abatement
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1. Legal name and address of applicant:
2. Type of organization(Corporation, Ltd. Partnership, etc.):
3. Date organization formed:
4. Address and telephone number of headquarters location:
5. State(s)in which business is registered:
6. Other locations of this business (names of cities):
7. Is business current with all taxes?
8. Name, address, and telephone number of principal officers:
9. Name, address& phone number of designated contact person:
10. Type of business to be conducted and goods or services to be produced or provided:
11. Location of project (street address):
12. Legal (lot, block& subdivision) description of the project(Attach plat of property):
13. Identify and describe the kind, number and location of all improvements to the
physical property and discuss the development schedule of the proposed improvements.
14. What infrastructure construction will be required to serve the proposed project? What
is the estimated cost of this construction?
15. Estimated construction commencement date:
16. Estimated construction completion date:
17. Estimated date for project to be operational:
18. City liens requested to be released:
EMPLOYMENT IMPACT(for Non-residential Projects)
19. What is the estimated number of permanent full-time new jobs that will be created?
20. What percentage of employees do you anticipate will be residents living in:
(a)the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(b) City of Beaumont
(c)Jefferson County
(d) Outside Jefferson County
21. How many new, temporary and part-time jobs will be created in Beaumont?
22. What types of jobs will be created?
23. What will be the total project annual payroll of the newly created jobs?
24. Will specialized training be required? If so, what type?
FISCAL IMPACT
25. Is there an anticipated cost to the City of Beaumont for providing municipal services
to the proposed project?
COMMUNITY IMPACT
28. Do you anticipate the proposed project having a substantial impact on the local
residential, commercial or retail market?
29. Will rezoning and platting/replatting be required?
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It is understood that the information provided herein is based on estimates and
projections, but that such estimates and projections have been fully investigated and are
made in good faith as to their accuracy. It is further understood that any information
provided herein that is actual and not estimated is represented to be true and correct. Any
information herein, which is misrepresented as true and correct or for which there is no
good faith basis, may result in the denial of consideration for or termination of incentive
agreement.
Signature Date
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If you have any questions about this application please call the Community Development
Department at(409) 880-3762.
CITY OF BEAUMONT STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S) AND/OR COMMENT(S):
(To be completed by City of Beaumont Staff Only)
2. Recommendation:
Approve
Disapprove
Comments:
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