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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET FEB 17 2009 RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY BEA,UMON* T • L - B - A - S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL,CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 17,2009 1:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes * Confirmation of committee appointments A) Appoint Craig Lively as the Chief Magistrate for the Municipal Court of the City of Beaumont B) Approve the purchase of pet crates for use during emergency evacuations C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a Grantee Acceptance Notice, for funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force D) Authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force to maintain a kiosk at Parkdaie Mall E) Approve a resolution accepting payment and authorizing the release of a paving lien against property described as Cadillac& Sarah Lot 11 &Block 2 Pear Orchard, Beaumont, Texas F) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ticketmaster L.L.C. to provide for a computerized box office ticketing and distribution system A RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY r T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attome MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider appointing Craig Lively as the Chief Magistrate for the Municipal Court of the City of Beaumont. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval of a resolution appointing Craig Lively as the Chief Magistrate for the Municipal Court of the City of Beaumont. BACKGROUND On June 24, 2008, the City Council appointed Craig Lively and Theodore Johns as full-time City Magistrates for the City of Beaumont Municipal Court for a two (2) year term. The City Charter states, " There shall be one (1) or more magistrates of said municipal court known as city magistrates, one of whom shall be designated as chief magistrate who shall be elected by a majority vote of the city council for a term of two (2) years. . . ." The Council has indicated that one of the full-time magistrates should be designated as Chief Magistrate. The City Council discussed the possibility of designating full-time Magistrate Craig Lively as the Chief Magistrate of the Municipal Court. Judge Lively has expressed an interest in being Chief Magistrate should the position be offered. BUDGETARYIMPACT There is no additional compensation contemplated with this designation. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT Craig Lively be designated as the Chief Magistrate of the City of Beaumont Municipal Court. This designation will run through the end of his current term of appointment under the terms and conditions of that appointment. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames B RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY [111E'AI ( T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving the purchase of pet crates for use during emergency evacuations. RECOMMENDATION The administration recommends approval of the purchase from Artvard Pet Products of Van Nuys, California in the amount of$53,017. BACKGROUND On August 8, 2008, council approved Resolution No. 08-221, to accept funds for a regional Companion Animal Evacuation Project through the FY2008 Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation grant program. The Project will provide pet crates to safely contain companion animals during public transportation and sheltering during emergency evacuation. These are cost-effective, durable and stackable crates which are easily stored, assembled and reused. Bids were solicited from fifteen vendors and three responses were received. Bid tab is as follows: Purchase of Pet Crates February 17, 2009 Page 2 Artvard Pet Products Petsmart Animal Care Van Nuys,CA Beaumont,TX Equipment&Service Boulder,CO QTY DESCRIPTION Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price 285 18"X 12"X 15" $14.99 $4,272.15 $39.99 $11,397.15 $65.00 $18,525.00 Single Door 290 24"x 17"x 20" $23.99 $6,957.10 $47.99 $13,917.10 $75.00 $21,750.00 Double Door 395 36"x 23"x 26" $40.99 $16,191.05 $71.99 $28,436.05 $85.00 $33,575.00 Double Door 170 42"x 28"x 31" $54.99 $9,348.30 $95.99 $16,318.30 $125.00 $21,250.00 Double Door 170 48"x 30"x 33" $64.99 $11,048.30 $111.99 $19,038.30 $158.50 $26,945.00 Double Door Freight Charges $5200.00 $5200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL BID: $53,016.90 $89,106.90 j $122,045.00 BUDGETARYIMPACT Funding will be provided by the FY2008 Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation Grant Program. There is no match requirement to the city. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, bids were solicited for the purchase of pet crates for use during emergency evacuations; and, WHEREAS, Artvard Pet Products of Van Nuys, California, submitted a bid in the amount of $53,016.90; and, WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Artvard Pet Products of Beaumont, Texas, should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the bid submitted by Artvard Pet Products in the amount of $53,016.90 for the purchase of pet crates for use during emergency evacuations be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames - G RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY r T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Frank C. Coffin, Jr., Chief of Police �G MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a Grantee Acceptance Notice for funding for Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the acceptance of the supplemental funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force. BACKGROUND The City of Beaumont has been the grantee of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force since 1993. The Task Force is presently operating on $987,016 total budget. Of that amount $494,650 is funded by the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority and participating agencies are also providing $195,587 in cash match and $296,779 in"in-kind"match. As a result of Title 43, Chapter 57 of the Texas Administrative Code, the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) solicited applications for supplemental grants to be awarded for projects under the ABTPA Fund. The grant cycle for the supplement funds will be seven months in duration, and will begin February 1, 2009 and end August 31, 2009. The solicitations were made to all current ABPTA grantees. BUDGETARY IMPACT The ABPTA supplemental award to the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force for FY2009 is intended to impact Detection/Apprehension Projects and Public Awareness and Crime Prevention/Education/Information Projects. The supplemental award is in the amount of$53,269.00 and will provide for the purchase of replacement equipment, detection technology, advertising for public awareness and unforeseen supply increases. Watch Your Car_ TEXAS AUTO BURGLARY&THEFT PREVENTION AUTHOM January 30, 2009 Mr. Kyle Hayes City Manager City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704 Re: GRANT NBR: SA-T01-10040-09 YEAR OF FUNDING: 16 APPLICATION: City of Beaumont TITLE: Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force AMOUNT: $ 53,269 Dear Mr. Hayes: I am pleased to inform you that the above referenced grant is approved in the amount indicated. The grant award must be accepted within 30 days by completing and returning the enclosed grantee acceptance notice in the pre-addressed envelope provided. A copy of the Automobile Burglary&Theft Prevention Authority's Grant Administrative Guide is being forwarded under separate cover to the financial officer designated in your grant application. I look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your program. Any questions relating to the administration of this grant should be directed to our office by calling the Director, Charles Caldwell (512)374-5108. Sincerely, Charles Caldwell Director, ABTPA Texas Automobile Burglary and Prevention Authority Statement of Supplemental Grant Award Grant Number: SA-T01-10040-09 Grantee Name: Beaumont, City of Project Title: Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant Period: 09/01/2008 - 08/31/2009 ABTPA Award: $53,269 Grantee Cash Match: $0 Grantee In-Kind Match: $0 Total Project Cost: $53,269 The Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) has awarded the above-referenced grant. The approved budget is reflected in the attached Approved Budget Summary. This grant is subject to and conditioned upon acceptance of the ABTPA Grant Administrative Guide promulgated for this specific program fund (referenced above) through the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority a listing of applicable special conditions are listed below. Total project costs must be accounted for in accordance with the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards and the Administrative Guide. GRANTEE REQUEST FOR FUNDS All Grantee request for funds shall be submitted to ABTPA in accordance with the instructions provided by ABTPA and shall be in the form required by ABTPA. Requests for funds will not be honored until all special conditions outlined on the Statement of Grant Award and action required on the part of the grantee have been satisfied. GRANT ADJUSTMENTS Grantee shall submit written requests for grant adjustments, as required by the applicable ABTPA Rule contained in the Grant Administrative Guide for this specific program fund. Special Conditions and Requirements: January 28, 2009 OLA460 AWARD DATE CHARLES CALDWELL Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731 512/374-5101 Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant Adjustment Notice Grant Number: 10040-09 Adjustment Number: 2 Date: 01/29/2009 Grantee Name: City of Beaumont Project Title: Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Region: 1500 Grant Period: 09/01/2008 to 08/31/2009 Funding Source: Auto Burglary&Theft Prevention Authority Approved Supplemental Award Budget D. Equipment Vehicle-Full Size Ext.Cab Truck $15,227; Digital Copier$3,703; Mobile License Plate Reader$25,000; Semi- Rugged Tough Book$2,155; Vintrack Mobile w/Scanner$1,545; (8)APC Computer Backups $624 E. Supplies Office Lease $595; Public Awareness Advertising $4,420 By: -CIUS1,160 14 "400&� Director Approved Adjusted Budget Summary ATPA Cash Match In Kind TOTAL A. Personnel: $439,376 $146,759 $270,547 $856,682 B. Contractual: $0 C. Travel: $7,000 $500 $7,500 D. Equipment: $48,254 $48,254 E. Supplies: $53,289 $48,328 $26,232 $127,849 F. Indirect: $0 Total: $547,919 $195,587 $296,779 $1,040,285 -Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension Page No. 1 TEXAS AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE NOTICE AGREEMENT: That whereas City of Beaumont , hereinafter referred to as Grantee, has heretofore submitted a grant application to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, State of Texas, entitled Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force , and further identified by grant number SA-TO1-10040-09 Supplemental ; and Whereas, the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority has approved the grant application as evidenced by the Statement of Grant Award from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority dated 01/28/09 certain special requirements; and Whereas, the Grantee desires to accept the grant award, the Uniformed Grant and Contract Management Standards, and special requirements as evidenced by the Statement of Grant Award; Now, therefore, the Grantee accepts the aforementioned Statement of Grant Award, the Uniformed Grant and Contract Management Standards and special requirements in the grant application and the Statement of Grant Award as evidenced by the agreement, executed by the project director, the financial officer, and the official authorized to sign the original grant application, or the official's successor, as presiding officer of and on behalf of the governing body of this grantee; and Now, therefore, the Grantee shall designate either the project director or the financial officer to coordinate and be solely responsible for submission of adjustments pertaining to both program and financial elements of the application,and the POSITION authorized to submit adjustments is NON-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: We,the undersigned, certify that none of the grant funds, regardless of their source or character, including local cash assumption of cost funds, shall be used in any manner to influence the outcome of any election or the passage or defeat of any legislative measure. A finding that a grantee has violated the certification shall result in the immediate termination of funding of the project and the grantee shall not be eligible for future funding from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. Certified By- Date: Signature of Project Director l Signature of Financial Officer PiCAM--\ orni*Qi Name&Title(must print or type) Name &Title(must print or type) �- Cg o 1 lam. Official Agency Address(street or post office box) Official Agency Address(street or post office box) City/Zip Code/Telephone Number Fqa-{j- �( City/Zip Code/Telephone Number Signature of Authorized Official Name& Title(must print or type) Official Agency Address(street or post office box) City/Zip Code/Telephone Number Watch Your Car_ UW AM ilOOOIARCIE OT PRE11B[iION ilUt INff 4000 Jackson Avenue Austin,Texas 78731 Telephone: (512)374-5101 Facsimile: (512)374-5110 MEMORANDUM TO: Project Directors Automobile Burglary &Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) Grants FROM: Charles Caldwell, Director Automobile Burglary &Theft Prevention Authority SUBJECT: ABTPA Supplemental Grant Award Documents The enclosed packet contains important documents concerning a supplemental grant awarded to your agency by ABTPA. In a separate letter, the authorized official designated in your grant application has been informed of the award. Also for your information, please be advised that, under separate cover, the designated financial officer has been sent a copy of the documents enclosed in this letter and reference documents, if applicable. The documents provided should be read carefully and kept in your permanent records. The documents included are listed below: 1. Original Supplemental Grant Award Letter. 2. Original Statement of Supplemental Grant Award which lists the Special Conditions which need to be met prior to release of funds. 3. Original Acceptance Notice. 4. Original Supplemental Budget Digest. The Statement of Grant Award contains a copy of the Approved Budget Summary,which reflects the final grant budget. This approved budget may or may not be exactly the same as the budget contained in the grant application originally submitted to ABTPA. Because of this, you should compare this document with the application to familiarize yourself with any changes that may have occurred. If I can be of assistance, please call 5121374-5108. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Grantee Acceptance Notice and all other documents necessary for supplemental funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force through the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames - D RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY BEA,UMON* T • E • x • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Frank C. Coffin, Jr., Chief of Police MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a License Agreement in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force to maintain a kiosk at Parkdale Mall. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval. BACKGROUND The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a multi jurisdiction agency comprised of seven personnel from the Beaumont Police Department, and one each from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Port Arthur Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff's office. Since the inception of the Task Force,motor vehicle thefts have decreased in Beaumont by 73%from 1,721 in 1992 to 458 in 2007. The Task Force currently covers Jefferson, Orange,Hardin, and Jasper Counties. The Task Force focuses efforts in two areas: investigations, which target vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts, and public awareness, which uses media campaigns, training and public presentations to promote prevention techniques and awareness. As a public service,Parkdale Mall seeks to provide the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force with a kiosk to set up a permanent auto theft/auto burglary display. Parkdale Mall is visited by an estimated 10,000 persons a day and the display will be used to promote auto theft/auto burglary awareness and prevention through the use of printed materials and display items. BUDGETARYIMPACT None. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a License Agreement and all other documents necessary for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force to maintain a kiosk at Parkdale Mall. The agreement is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames - TICENSF,AGREEMENT RMU Revised: 10/2/2008 Project ID# 100-451 Lease ID#: Deal Type:.RIMU Unit: Tomb Agreement Type: New THIS LICENSE is made this_day of 200_,by and between PARKDALE MALL.LLC.by CBL &Associates Management.Inc..its managing=nt,("Licensor' and Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.a(n)Government Entity incorporated in the state of Texas having offices at 2430 W.Cardinal Drive Suite C_Beaumont. TX 77705 Attn: Authorized Sig aty tory Phone: 409-673-5447:Fax: ("Licensee"). It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is,and is intended to be a License,granting the Licensee permission to engage in certain acts upon the Licensor's premises,subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein. Licensor does not grant licensee any permanent interest in Licensor's premises,land,building or other realty whatsoever,nor shall any other relationship between the parties,including,but not limited to that of landlord and tenant be implied or created by virtue of this Agreement. The License granted by this Agreement may not be sold,assigned,transferred,mortgaged, pledged or transferred by Licensee. In consideration of the agreements set forth herein the parties agree: I. License Area Licensee's rights,duties and obligations under this Agreement shall be limited to the specific area containing approximately square feet of floor area,as identified on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof("License Area"), in Parkdale Mall.Beaumont.TX,(The "Shopping Center")located at 6155 Eastex Freeway,Suite 200,Beaumont,TX 77706-6797(Payment remittance address: Parkdale Mall,LLC, P.O.Box 74942,Cleveland,OH 44194-4942). Licensee shall have no right to use any other area of Licensor's premises,other than common areas open to the general public. 2 Duration: Licensee's rights under this Agreement shall commence on the earlier of:(a) 11/21/2008 or(b)the day Licensee opens(the"Commencement Date',and shall end one (the"Expiration Date'),unless the License referenced in this Agreement is revoked earlier by Licensor. Licensor shall not be liable to Licensee in damages or otherwise for any delay in the Commencement Date,regardless of cause. 3. Us& The License Area shall be occupied and used by the Licensee as approved by mall management solely for the purpose of Static Display of public informative material regarding Auto Theft and for no other purpose whatsoever. 4. D/B/A: Licensee shall occupy and use the license Area under the trade name of Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force which shall not be changed without Licensor's prior written consent. 5. Fees: Licensee shall pay Licensor,without notice,demand or setoff,at the property office or such other location as Licensor may specify,by certified check or money order,on or before the start date,and the first day of each month,thereafter: unit Start Date End Date F= Total Fee (i)Minimum Fee(s): T-46 11/21/2008 `�JtJ $0.00 $0.00 1�� 6. Damage Deposit: Licensee deposits herewith the sum of,due upon Licensee execution unless otherwise noted. (Waived),as a damage deposit which shall be applied towards fees and other charges due under this Agreement and as a surety for the performance by Licensee of the terms of this License under which licensee may be in default or for any sum which Licensor may expend by reason of Licensee's default in respect of any of the terms of this License including any damages which may result to the License Area. Within thirty(30)days after the expiration of the term of this License there shall be an accounting with payment to Licensor or reimbursement to Licensee,as the case may be,of the aforesaid sum. In the event this License is terminated,the damage deposit will be returned to licensee after deducting any sums due Licensor. If Licensee shall fail to make any payment to Licensor when due,Licensee shall pay Licensor a late charge of$100.00 per day for so long as the failure continues. 7. 1 EXHIBIT "A" Rain wty vat!of 9 e iieense Aves w d 9 e el sips f"i al'sei viees o�my sort selel si petfertived it,m at 8. Relocation: Licensor reserves the right to move,relocate,adjust or substitute the License Area,in Licensor's sole discretion. Licensor shall make every reasonable effort to do so in such a way as to be least disruptive to Licensee's business operations. 9. Revocation: The License granted by virtue of this Agreement may be revoked by Licensor,in Licensor's sole discretion for any reason,including,but not limited to the Specific Grounds for Revocation as set forth in Paragraph 13 hereof,upon not less than twenty-four(24)hours notice to Licensee. Licensee shall not be entitled to reimbursement or compensation for any purported damages or losses sustained as the result of any such revocation by Licensor. 10. Insurance the term of this Agreement, earnmerciftl general hability instimnee ineluding eantraettial liftbility an Licensee is self-insured. 11. Indemnity: against all elaints,itetions,liens,demftnds,empenses,Rnd judgritents for logs,damage,or injury tE)praper�Y or persons resttiting or accurring by reason of the const pmey of the Ueense Area b 12. liabilily of Licensor: Licensor shall not be responsible or liable for,and licensee hereby expressly waives,all claims against Licensor for injury to persons or damage to Licensee's property on the License Area,regardless of the cause. Licensee's property in the License Area or the Shopping Center shall be there at Licensee's sole risk. Licensor,its agents,and employees shall not be liable for,and Licensee waives,all claims for loss or damage to Licensee's business or damage to person or property sustained by Licensee or any person claiming by,through or under Licensee resulting from any accident or occurrence in,on,or about the License Area or any other part of the Shopping Center, including,without limitation,claims for loss,theft,or damage resulting from(i)equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair,(ii)injury done or occasioned by wind or weather,(iii)any defect in or failure to operate,for whatever reason,any sprinkler,heating,or air-conditioning equipment,electric wiring or the installation thereof,gas,water,or steam pipes,stairs,porches,railings,or walks;(iv)broken glass;(v)the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout;(vi)the bursting,leaking,or running of any tank, tub,washstand,water closet,waste pipe,drain,or other pipe;(vii)the escape of steam or water;(viii)water, snow,or ice being upon or coming through the roof,skylight,trap door,stairs,doorways,windows,walks, or any other place upon or near the Shopping Center;(ix)the falling of any fixture,plaster,tile,stucco,or other material;(x)any act,omission,or negligence of other licensees or any other persons or occupants of the Shopping Center or of adjoining or contiguous buildings,of owners of adjacent or contiguous property, or the public,or by operations in the construction of any private,public,or quasi-public work;or(xi)any other cause of any nature. To the maximum extent permitted by law,Licensee agrees to use and occupy the License Area,and to use such other portions of the Shopping Center as Licensee is herein given the right to use,at Licensee's own risk. 13. Specific Grounds for Revocation: If,(a)Licensee fails to perform any of the terms, conditions,or covenants of this License;or(b)in the event there shall be filed by,or against,Licensee in any court pursuant to any statute,either of the United States or any State,a petition O in bankruptcy,(ii) alleging insolvency,(iii)reorganization,(iv)appointment of a receiver,(v)any arrangement of the bankruptcy acts,or a similar type of proceeding,or(c)Licensee fails to pay,when due,any payment required hereunder;or(d)licensee abandons or vacates the License Area;or(e)in the event of any other default by licensee;then in any such event Licensee's rights hereunder shall cease and,Licensor may at its option(1)have the right to immediately revoke and terminate this License,and upon demand Licensee agrees to immediately surrender possession of the License Area to the Licensor;(2)make demand for immediate payment of all current and future rent and any other monetary obligations due hereunder;(3)re- enter the License Area and remove all persons and/or any property therefrom,by any suitable action or proceeding at law. All rights and remedies of licensor herein or at law and in equity are cumulative. If Licensor,at its sole discretion,determines it is necessary to engage attorneys to enforce Licensor's rights hereunder,Licensee will reimburse Licensor for reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. With respect 2 to any litigation arising out of this License Agreement,licensee hereby expressly waives the right to a trial by jury and the right to file noncompulsory countersuit or cross claim against Licensor. 14. Obligations Upon Revocation: Upon service of the notice required by above Paragraph 9, Licensee shall: (a)remove all of Licensee's property,including,but not limited to inventory and trade fixtures from l icensor's premises within the time period set forth in the notice;(b)upon demand of Licensor,pay all current and future charges due under this Agreement;(c)reimburse Licensor for all reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred as the result of Licensor enforcing its rights under this Agreement. licensor's rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and Licensor's failure to assert any claim allowed under this Agreement at any time shall not be construed as a waiver of the same. 15. Damage: This License shall be revoked automatically if any portion of the License Area is damaged by fire or other peril,regardless of the cause. Licensee shall have no recourse against Licensor as a result of damage due to fire or any other peril. I& Liability: There shall be no personal liability of Licensor with respect to this License. if a breach by Licensor occurs,Licensee shall look solely to the equity of Licensor in the Shopping Center for the satisfaction of Licensee's remedies. 17. Provisions: Licensor is or may be a party to certain documents,as amended from time to time,with a mortgagee or beneficiary of Licensor,department stores,mall tenants,and others. This License is subject and subordinate to all the provisions in those documents,as amended from time to time. 18. Terms of Agreement: This license contains all the covenants,promises,agreements, conditions,and understandings between Licensor and licensee. There are no other,either oral or written,between them other than those set forth in this license. 19. Obligation upon Expiration: Upon the Expiration Date of this Agreement,Licensee shall immediately remove all of Licensee's property,including,but not limited to inventory and trade fixtures from l icensor's premises and otherwise return the License Area to the same condition as it existed at the Commencement Date hereof. If Licensee shall fail to do so,Licensor shall be entitled to additional fees equivalent to one hundred twenty-five percent(125%)of the total Minimum Fee specified in Paragraph 5 hereof,assessed in daily increments as one-thirtieth(1/30)of the total monthly amount. Licensee shall also reimburse Licensor for any court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred as the result of Licensee's failure to vacate the License Area upon the Expiration Date as set forth in Paragraph 2 hereof. 20. Liability of Licensor: The term"Licensor"means only the owner or mortgagee in possession for the time being of the building in which the License Area is located or the owner of a leasehold interest in said building and/or the land thereunder so that in the event of sale of said building and/or an assignment of this license by licensor,and/or a demise of said building and/or the land, Licensor shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all obligations of licensor hereunder and it shall be deemed without further agreement between the parties and such purchaser(s),assignee(s),or lessee(s)that the purchaser,assignee,or lessee has assumed and agreed to observe and perform all obligations of Licensor hereunder. It is specifically understood and agreed that there shall be no personal liability of Licensor(nor l icensor's agent,if any)in respect to any of the covenants,conditions,or provisions of this Agreement;in the event of a breach or default by Licensor of any of its obligations hereunder,Licensee shall look solely to the equity of the Licensor in the Shopping Center for the satisfaction of Licensee's remedies. In addition hereto,it is specifically understood and agreed that l icensor's rights,privileges, duties,and obligations may be administered by Licensor's designee,including,but not limited to, l icensor's agent,and that such designee shall have the full authority of Licensor hereunder to perform all of l icensor's functions hereunder including,but not limited to,the execution of this License and any other related documentation. 21. Non-Waiver Provision: The failure of Licensor to insist upon performance of any of the terms,conditions,and covenants hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any rights or remedies that Licensor may have and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default in the terms, conditions,and covenants herein contained. 22. Binding Agreement This Agreement may not be modified in any manner other than by a written agreement signed by Licensee and licensor,or any successor,designee,or assignee of Licensor. The terms,conditions and covenants set forth herein shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon licensee and licensor,or any successor,designee or assignee of Licensor. 23. Design Requirements: All costs and expenses(including permits or licenses)attributable to the construction of the License Area by Licensee shall be borne by Licensee. Licensee shall not commence construction of the license Area without first obtaining l.icensor's approval of the location and design,nor prior to the execution of this license. Design criteria for the construction of the license Area are: Licensee shall prepare its plans and perform all work to comply with all applicable governing statutes, ordinances,regulations,codes,and insurance rating boards,and shall apply for all necessary permits. Licensor's approval of Licensee's plans shall not relieve Licensee of its obligation to complete the development in accordance with this License,nor does it relieve Licensee from complying with laws,rules, regulations,and requirements of local governing authorities. Certificates of occupancy and waivers of lien 3 from Licensee's contractor,all subcontractors and material men shall be filed with Licensor upon completion of work. 24. Permits: If there are any licenses,authorizations,or permits required by any governmental agency or authority for the type of activity to be carried on at or for the use of the License Area,licensee shall be responsible for obtaining such. No unlawful activities shall be permitted in the use of the license Area. The consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages on or from the License Area shall not be permitted. 25. Operating Requirements: Licensee shall observe all Operating Rules for the Shopping Center and licensee's occupancy therein which licensor may promulgate from time to time,including but not limited to: a. Licensee shall use and occupy the license Area in a careful,safe,and proper manner and shall keep the License Area in a clean and safe condition in accordance with this License,local ordinances,and the directions of public officers. b. The outside areas immediately adjoining the License Area shall be kept clear at all times by Licensee,and Licensee shall not place nor permit any obstructions,garbage,refuse,merchandise,or displays,or racks,in such areas. C. All loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such times,in the areas,and through the entrances designated for that purpose by Licensor. d. All garbage and refuse shall be kept in the kind of container specified by Licensor,and shall be placed and prepared for collection in the manner and at the times and places specified by Licensor. If Licensor shall provide or designate a service for picking up refuse and garbage,Licensee shall use same at Licensee's cost. Licensee shall pay the cost of removal of any of Licensee's refuse and garbage,and maintain all common loading areas in a clean manner satisfactory to the Licensor. Licensee shall use any trash compactor Licensor provides for the general use of Licensee or licensees in a designated area of the Shopping Center. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision,if Licensee qualifies as a generator of medical waste,then Licensee shall be solely responsible for causing compliance with all federal,state and local laws,whether existing now or established in the future,relating in any way to the storage,containment,treatment,transfer, transportation and disposal of medical waste(including the use of licensed medical waste management companies),and shall hold Licensor harmless for licensee's noncompliance or violations thereof. For purposes hereof,"medical waste"means any solid,semisolid or liquid waste,which is generated in the diagnosis,treatment (e.g.,provisions of medical services)or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto,or in the production or testing of biologicals. "Generator"means any person or entity whose act or process produces medical waste as hereinbefore defined. e. No loudspeakers,televisions,phonographs,cd players,DVD players, cassette players,radios,flashing lights,or other devices shall be used in a manner so as to be heard or seen outside of the License Area. No electronic or communication devices shall be used in the License Area or in connection therewith which interrupt or interfere with the use and enjoyment of electronic or communication devices of other occupants of the Shopping Center or of the neighborhood in which the Shopping Center is located. f Licensee shall not carry on any trade or occupation or operate any instrument or equipment,which emits an odor or causes a noise discernible outside of the License Area. g. Licensee shall not permit loitering at the License Area. h. Licensee shall furnish Licensor with emergency telephone numbers and a forwarding address. i. Licensee shall be solely responsible for policing its location against theft, loss,or damage. Under no circumstance shall Licensor be held liable for such theft,loss,or damage. 26. Removal: Licensee shall at the Expiration Date or earlier revocation of this License remove its goods and effects,repair any damage caused by such removal,and peaceably yield up the License Area clean and in good order,repair,and condition. Personal property of Licensee not removed within two(2)days of such Expiration Dare or earlier revocation shall become the property of Licensor,at Licensor's option without liability to Licensee therefore. 27. Conduct and Alterations: Licensee shall not harm the License Area,commit waste, create nuisance,make any use of the License Area which is offensive in Licensor's sole opinion,nor do any act tending to injure the reputation of the Shopping Center. Licensee shall not make alterations or additions to the License Area,nor permit the making of holes in the walls,partitions,ceilings,or floors, nor permit the painting or placing of exterior signs,placards,or other adverti sing media,banners,pennants, 4 awnings,aerials,antennas,or the like in or on the License Area,without the prior written consent of Licensor which may be withheld in l icensor's sole discretion. Licensee shall comply with all laws, ordinances,orders,and regulations affecting the use or occupancy of the License Area.Licensee shall not violate applicable federal and state laws prohibiting the sale or display of products,which infringe on the trademarks or copyrights of others. 28. Condition of license Area Licensee has inspected the License Area,and accepts it"as is"with no representation or warranty by licensor regarding the condition of the license Area or its suitability for Licensee's use or occupation thereof. Licensor has no obligation to repair the License Area unless the obligation is set forth in this License. 29. Hazardous Material: Licensee shall not cause or permit any hazardous material to be brought upon,stored,kept,used,or discharged on or about the License Area. 30. Access to license Are a: Licensor may enter the License Area at any time. 31. Condition of license Area: Licensee shall maintain,at its sole cost and expense,the license Area in good condition and make all necessary replacements and repairs to the license Area except for structural repairs. In addition to all other remedies of licensor,if Licensee does not complete its obligations to repair and maintain the license Area,or if Licensor,in the exercise of its sole discretion,determines that emergency repairs are necessary,or repairs or replacement of any portion of the license Area or the Shopping Center are made necessary by any act,omission,or negligence of Licensee or its agents,employees,contractors,or assignees,then in any such event,Licensor may make such repairs,maintenance,or replacements without liability to Licensee for any loss or damage that may accrue to Licensee,its merchandise,fixtures,or other property,or to licensee's business by reason of such repair,maintenance,or replacement. Upon completion of any such repair,maintenance,or replacement Licensee shall pay upon demand,as additional fees,licensor's costs for making such repairs, maintenance,or replacements together with l icensor's administrative costs related thereto which amount shall equal 1.5 times the total cost of the repair,maintenance,or replacement. Furthermore,Licensee shall immediately notify Licensor of any defects or unsafe conditions in the common areas immediately adjacent to the License Area. 32. QM��- Lieengee mtd its neim and employees shall keep and hold in strie eonfidenee A ofthe terms of this 6eense Agreement irkel"ding but rtat limited to!the amett"t ft"41ftr the r ieense Area;the duration of the 1:_.._s.. and A ather term_and,.__J.t.___L___.n 33. Nonprohibited Transaction Representation: Licensee hereby represents and warrants to Licensor that Licensee is not,and shall not become,a person or entity with whom Licensor is restricted from doing business with under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control("OFAC")of the Department of the Treasury(including,but not limited to,those named on OFAC's Specially Designated and Blocked Persons fist)or under any statute,executive order(including,but not limited to,the September 24,2001,Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit,or Support Terrorism),or other governmental action and is not and shall not engage in any dealings or transaction or be otherwise associated with such persons or entities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written,each acknowledging receipt of an executed copy hereof. LICENSOR: PARKDALE MALL.LLC by CBL& Associates Ma-agpment_Inc..its ma-naeiing aunt By: Print Name:Kurt Lundgreen Its:Authorized Signatog Date: LICENSEE: Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force FIN: 74-W000278 By: Print Name:Authorized Signatory Date: 5 E RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 1 T • E • x • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution accepting payment of$2,000 and authorizing the release of a paving lien against property described as Cadillac& Sarah Lot 11 &Block 2 Pear Orchard, Beaumont, Texas. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval. BACKGROUND The property described above has one paving lien dated back to 1978 totaling $6,276.76 which represents $1,555.13 in principal and $4,721.63 in interest. Irven Chavis has come forward and would like to offer payment of$2,000 to clear the outstanding paving lien on the property. BUDGETARY IMPACT None. Paving Lien - Cadillac & Sarah Lot 11 & 12 Blk 2 Pear Orchard Est. Assessment Interest Total Date of lien 04/03/1978 1,555.13 4,721.63 6,276.76 Today 01/15/2009 # of days 11,082 4 j CWDMN M No.2L J1L7 10�6�7 PrrrlTi,Ba AN a l Dh'1ffi III�G ME NSCSSSM OF AM Ofew m 2W CADMMI C,:FLWD:W AND`P(PTJDCM o�zs� semis, Pt>e c s 3M M.MY OF '. Bar,Tts s ::�.nom: ADfBTII1G.AND ABPItWM PLAflS-lm: CIIrICATlON$FOR SUCH M4- i LLQi"INIa APPAAi1'P PFaWdY MM ABUI%- i. TINE(IN S tD FORM CF S117D TS1'PIY7iFIDIl�G R>BIT A,PM OF.TM.COGr SN"BE PAa/ell TO CM Atm A PAIQ Tom.9IALL ffi P'AID PAi A TPS AIGRUM TIM ABUlT M PIMR M TW OMM - 3 MIMI F13 W AND MORO=WT XOM=6 FOR SAID OQWHUCFfQI li]M W i®MM III'T5$ OCN- � TW=Pm=IlDlac PPDam FOR 2W PAMM m t i CAN W=CnY Pll'IM-TIM..PA1Q+ M BY PAVING CBIa'IIMMI Promm +1G FOR CII7t FIItIlN1CINxs(a f PA%M=' MOM nff=ON SAID MMM PW- VMW ME U&Vr=ASSCONEW 11OMW XW R'1r1G PrOPERN; PIt1Vn= MT ALL AIDT m IsfE1= Mf i TM MY UNWR WS PIDMM SMM BE PAID I=MM PUM OR MW n34 MM'IBS APPIWKNUM POR TRB 4 T9M AND OQDITlS OF PAM4W ADD 0lO:AIA.TS OF SAID Ali DIiOCTR1G TBB MY aRW TO AD- �` ; VBia'IStt FOR BIDE FQt'fills PFW=l INVO UX EM PIS OF AtC1Y= 1105b Cr UR Its MM CIM SWUM OF M BUM OF TMW; AND HOMING FOR ! Be IT OPME iBD BY TSt CITY OF DIMMn Section 1. ` The City Q mhcil of the City of Bema mt, Texas, hereby determines the public necessity for and orders the permanent improve- menu of Cadillac. FlaMingo aM portions of Rena and Sarah in the City of ammo uht, Taxes, by the construction thereon of a street in confbr- manoe with stCest amatruction standards of the City of eeaumnt, Texas, all as provided by the plans, specificatimns and oust estimates heherinr- after zaierr to and mqu n v a The City Oou nail here and now approves and adopts the plans, apeaifioetiais and cost sstmabes foo: earth iaprowm ent s heretofore prepared and "witted to it by the Public filorlw Department. Section 2. j The following listed pennons are the apparent owners abutting an the portion of said street o0ned Imizoved in Section 1 of this or+dinanoe: , FINAL TOTAL OWI R!$ COST LESS PREPAID BY PROPERTY ONPER'S @ $B:OO RATE $ -- — TOTAL ASSCESSMMT $ TOTAL ESTIMATED CITY'S COST $ TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF UVROMEMNRS s -10- 1 Section 3. A part of the cost of such isQroaemehts shall be paid i by the City of Besu eont and a part I shall be paid by an., meat against the property abutting q= the portion of said stra t hereby In to be Improved, and the owners of such property as follaevs, to wits W Son reel and tsve amers of property abutting upon said street to be lop ovad mW propey for their paving without assse�erht by peying the sue of $0.00 for each ft,nht foot of properly abutting upon said sI as so long as said payment is made within fifteen (15) daps of the date of the aso r+d of contract to the sac•- _ i j aassful bidder as above pcvvided, said a cars shall. be assessed for j and pay the an of $10.00 far each froe►t foot of property abutting i! upon said street providedi however, that in no event shall the oost 1 of said *wove ants to be paid by the abutting properly and the Taal and tsys cwnrrs tharaof eaaoead the total cost of curbs and sidewalks and nine-tarlew (9/10) of the estimated cost of such improvements eooc?anida os ca>sbs and sidewalks as so ssti=Wby the City's Public liiorkt Dix+ectnr. , ; (H) The City of Bea+aoout shell pay all of the remainder of cost of said IRZOveaente. 8eati�o��_ Ck, the basis of aTexi,enos and infonratian p¢vvided by 9 Al fisd City mVlvyess, the City i0o rmn ham► finds and deteaninas that in all reasonable prdAbility Lwwk bids for the contraction of -AL i and payable within thirty (30) days.after ompletion of Said bWove- I 'nents.and the aooeptmm thereof by the City Of Beaumont, and another equal installment payable annually thereof over the next four (4) yam with intmest at six pemant M) per am=, frion►and after the date 1 of acceptance. Said property amers shall have the privilege of paying ! any one or more of said installments before they mature by payment of principal and interest therem, and such certificates as may be issued to evidence such assessment shall provide that in the evert of default in pwjIM any inetellment thereupon when due, whetter: of principal or ihtmestr the whole of such certificate may be matured and declared � i due at the option of the holder thereof. l (b) !fie said mamts payable by the property otatera may be Paid one-fifth p/5) of the total amount in cash within thirty (30) I i days of the acceptance of the iAWavements by the City Qotmcil and the Z balm=, with interest at Six percent NO per anm m from and after the date of aeoe*um in mtonthly installments, not to exceed forty-etght _ 1 (48). A mbdimtm monthly payment of Ten and No/100 (S10.00) Dollars, i including interest far each fifty feet (50') of property frontage is peaatdsaible. Section 6. IThis a diwrm and all proceedings hereunder are done Pwmant to the power given by Article 1105b htavised Civil Statutes Of Taxes, 1925, and having been adgMnd by the Cay of Beatmatt at i Article XIV, Section 2 of the Carter of the City of Beaumont, Texas. 1 I i Section 7. i !hs City Clerk is hereby directed to file a "Noties of Intent g { to 11ss memo with the Cotm*y CLrk of Jeffsrem aotutty, Texas, pnratant i � a to the ptrovisienr Of Article 1320-a Of the Aavisad Civil Statutem of Texas. Mm City CIO* is feather directed to aduertim for bids for such wank and intamment in aeooedwes with the plans and spWifications adopted and apptvwSd, Such bide stall be received on the 21xt'day of April, 7978. } _13 1 1 That if air owtim, subsection, amtume, clause or Phse of this or'diterAm or the applivatim of same to a parties IW set of Permw cw ci=mstanms nh=W !ar anY reason be held to be .: jinvaIM, such invalidity sha11 in w wise affect the remaining portiols j of this coU m=r and to such sad the various pardons and Provisions of this amUlianoe are declared to be severable, P119=BY TP CITY of the City of Benmgnt this 3 the r of 1978. I TIM SUTa or Tw" I cotmy or Jarrmw()m I 1 EesOaa MR, the Undersigned authority, on this day personally j ! APPeared lien Ritter, Ma t yor of the City of Beaumont, Jef ms ferson County, s. known to re tb be the person whose Wars is subscribed to the far"oinq instrum"t and acknowledged to as that he executed the same i for the Purpose and ooneideration therein expressed and in the capacity ' therein stated. G Unn!IY Nl<1Q1 { AND sE>1L Or OICe• this then l day —-- • LD.• 19_1_. :..... .� ` �n as �A�,a'.q r��' • j son (bunt#,— : Je!!er ` �y� Rath A. Bassett."•' F -14- r Flu IOA RECOAD ti 10056W A row" Oac J 9 39.4N'19 ASSESSMENT PAVING ROLL PETITION NO. ,c_I a yc_z L ® PRELiMIK RY 208. W. o ❑ FINAL SFEET N0. 1 OF 8 1 j STREET/S Cadillac, Flamingo and portions of Rena and Sarah , WVVIT J PROPERTY ORR ER'S COST Vs.-00/$10.00 PER FRONT FOOT i PROPERTY MSSMD MAILING LOT BLK: 00 PROPERTY OUR 9 COST PROPERTY 8.00/FT. S10.00/FT. LOCATION I (Affiliates, Inc,) N. 25' 2 3 62.S $00.00 625.00 Cadillac P. 0. box 2688 S. 37 112 Rbv. Millis T. Hankins 3 - j Arceneaux, Joseph. . 9 2 SO 400.00 SOO.00 Cadillac. i 42S0 Cadillac 1 Bridges, F. 32 5 44.225 354.00 442.SO Flamingo 4115 Flamingo Broussard, Edward- 23 4 24 * 3 101 1356.00 2360:90 Flamingo 4410 Flamingo 125 Rena 226 Broussard, Frank 6 S - 50 -400.00 500.00 Flamingo 4493 Flamingo Brydson, Collins 2 1 SO 400.00 S00.00 Cadillac j 4490 Cadillac Byrd, Martilla 12 N.1/2 3 76.. 1206.00' 1507.S0' Cadillac 1111 4405 Cadillac 11 12S. Rena 1, Carter, Homer 17 3 SO 400.00 S00.00 Flamingo 4468 Flamingo Carter, Millie J. 1 1 SO 400.00 500.00 Cadillac j Chambers, L. C. 21 3 50 400.00 S00.00 Flamingo 4430 Flamingo Charles, Marshall 26 S 45.62 364.96 456.26 Flamingo 4175 Flamingo Chavis, I. C. 11 4 12"• 2 93.12 1244.10 15SS.13 Cadillac 810 DsVilleneueve 114.23 Sarah 2 x D&IDTES CORNER LOT, DISCMIT RATE INCLUDEn IN ASSESSMENT RATE FOP. SIC► LOTS. ♦ / \ i•..�.. • w•w......r�.w ���....� ....��. •.. •..�.... n.• w.+.. ...� w.-.�.N.Ir TAV flNl l 1 , , f RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, a paving lien dating back to 1978 in the amount of $4,721.63 exists against property described as Cadillac & Sarah, Lot 11 & Block 2, Pear Orchard, Beaumont, Texas; and WHEREAS, Irven Chavis, owner of the subject property, has offered payment of $2,000.00 for release of the paving lien; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to accept the offer of$2,000.00 in settlement of the paving lien charges on the above-described property. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to evidence the release of the paving lien. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY BEA,UMON* City Council Agenda Item T • E • % • A • S TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Claudie D. Hawkins, Event Facilities&Libraries Director MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ticketmaster L. L. C. to provide for a computerized box office ticketing and distribution system. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a three(3)year agreement,with options to renew, with Ticketmaster L. L. C. BACKGROUND Ticket services are needed to provide computerized sales and distribution for approximately fifty(50) events per year with annual gross sales in excess of$700,000.00. The City has been operating under the original contract signed with Ticketmaster Inc. on May 1, 2001. The purpose of negotiating a new contract with Ticketmaster L. L. C. is to reduce the amount of inside charges to the City and eliminate the annual equipment rental fee of $4,500.00. This agreement will allow the City to continue the service of providing ticket sales not only for events held in City facilities, but also some events outside our area. BUDGETARY IMPACT Box office revenues are estimated at$12,000 per year. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a three (3) year agreement, with options to renew, with Ticketmaster, L.L.C., providing for a computerized box office ticketing and distribution system. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 1 T * E * X * A * S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 17, 2009 1:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public.Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item 1/Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells within the city limits of Beaumont for a period of sixty(60) days 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: Tina Lewallen vs. the City of Beaumont City of Beaumont v. Texas Workforce Commission and Keith D. Breiner City of Beaumont v. Texas Attorney General, et al In the Matter of Arbitration between the City of Beaumont and Keith D. Breiner In re: Lyondell Chemical Company, et al, Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10023 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. 1 February 17,2009 Consider approving a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells within the city limits of Beaumont for a period of sixty(60) days RICA WITH OPPORTUNITY r T • E • $ • A • s City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager Csa PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: February 17,2009 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells within the city limits of Beaumont for a period of sixty(60)days. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval of a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells for sixty(60)days. BACKGROUND Administration is asking for this moratorium to give staff time to review the current ordinances that pertain to the drilling of oil and gas wells within the city limits -,f Beaumont. Recent.:-;the City has been approached by concerned residents*about possible drilling near their homes. BUDGETARYIMPACT None. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, residents of the City of Beaumont have expressed concern regarding drilling near their homes; and WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont wishes to review its Ordinances to determine whether regulations for drilling of oil and gas wells within the City of Beaumont sufficiently protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT a sixty (60) day moratorium be and it is hereby placed on the issuance of permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells within the city limits of Beaumont. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of February, 2009. - Mayor Becky Ames -