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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET APR 03 2012 RICK WIT■ OPPORTWNITT K JIM a UN ft� A I T * E • X • A • S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3,2012 1:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes—March 27, 2012 * Confirmation of committee appointments A) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Dewi Hardman B) Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Joanna Prejean v. Louis Joseph Gilder and City of Beaumont; D-186, 166 C) Approve the adoption of the Jefferson County and Regional Mitigation Action Plans RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY REA,,U#10'N*T • E • 8 • A • S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney MEETING DATE: April 3, 2012 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Dewi Hardman. BACKGROUND This matter was most recently presented and discussed in Executive Session held on March 27,2012. The City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this claim in the amount of$15,000. FUNDING SOURCE General Liability Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the claim of Dewi Hardman has been discussed in an Executive Session properly called and held Tuesday, March 27, 2012; and, WHEREAS, the Council desires to authorize the settlement of the claim; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to settle the claim of Dewi Hardman in the amount of Fifteen Thousand and XX/100 Dollars ($15,000); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the claim. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of April, 2012. - Mayor Becky Ames - B RICH WITH OPPORTUNITT BEAUMDN* T - E - X - A - S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney MEETING DATE: April 3, 2012 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Joanna Prejean v. Louis Joseph Gilder and City of Beaumont; D-186,166. BACKGROUND This matter was most recently presented and discussed in Executive Session held on March 27,2012. The City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this suit in the amount of$15,000.00. FUNDING SOURCE General Liability Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the lawsuit styled Joanna Prejean v. Louis Joseph Gilder and City of Beaumont,Cause No. D-186,166,was discussed in Executive Session properly called and held Tuesday, March 27, 2012; and, WHEREAS, the Council desires to authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Joanna Prejean v. Louis Joseph Gilder and City of Beaumont, Cause No. D-186,166; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, authorized to settle the lawsuit styled Joanna Prejean v. Louis Joseph Gilder and City of Beaumont, Cause No. D-186,166, for the sum of Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($15,000.00); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the lawsuit. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of April, 2012. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY BEAU9, 0'ff'TFk T E - X o A - S City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: James Singletary, Chief of Police MEETING DATE: April 3,2012 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution approving the adoption of the Jefferson County and Regional Mitigation Action Plans. BACKGROUND The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) implemented hazard mitigation planning regulations as part of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. These provisions provide federal requirements for mitigation planning and offer a significant opportunity to reduce disaster losses through mitigation planning at both the State and local government. Compliance with these regulations have enabled the City to participate in many federally funded mitigation activities, including the recent completion of the Calder Street project. The first Mitigation Action Plan involving Beaumont was approved in resolution #06-040 on January 31, 2006. A revision is mandated and the final step for FEMA approval is formal adoption of the recommended revision. In 2011, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission(SETRPC) contracted with Metro Planning,Inc.to work with SETRPC,Jefferson,Hardin and Orange Counties and all cities within, including the City of Beaumont,to develop this extensive all-hazard Mitigation Action Plan(MAP). During the planning process, SETRPC facilitated the public meeting reviews as required by law. Upon approval of Jefferson County and Regional MAPs by the appropriate governing bodies, the MAPs will be given final approval by FEMA. This is a requirement for the City to receive federal funds for future natural disaster events. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has experienced severe damage from floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornados on many occasions in the past century resulting in loss of life, property, economic hardship and threats to public safety, health and security, and; WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Mitigation Action Plan has been significantly updated within the past year with input by from the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, South East Texas Regional Planning Commission and numerous other local jurisdiction professionals and community members, and; WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Mitigation Action Plan recommends many hazard mitigation actions that will protect the people and property affected by natural hazards that impact the City of Beaumont, and; WHEREAS, public meetings were held as required by law to review the actions, the hazards profiled and the Jefferson County Mitigation Action Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, That the Jefferson County Mitigation Action Plan is hereby adopted as the official plan for the City of Beaumont, Texas. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of April, 2012. Mayor Becky Ames - ATTEST: Tina Broussard, City Clerk Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Alex VITA OFFORlvi=Tt KAU, NON,* T * F * Z * A * S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 3,2012 1:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda PUBLIC HEARING * Receive comments on the Public Service,Public Facilities and Improvements and Emergency Solutions Grant line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan 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: The Examiner Corporation and Jerry Jordan vs. City of Beaumont, Texas and Beaumont Police Department; E-192,213 Claim of Brandon Shaw Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880-3777 three days prior to the meeting. P'U IC- ARING Receive comments on the Public Service, Public Facilities and Improvements and Emergency Solutions Grant line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY BEAU * T . B • z' e A • s City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Chris Boone,Qimmunity Development Director MEETING DATE: April 3,2012 REQUESTED ACTION: Council conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments on the Public Service,Public Facilities and Improvements and Emergency Solutions Grant line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan. BACKGROUND As mandated by the U. S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),City Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. Community Development Star along with the Community Development Advisory Committee(CDAC),hosted four(4)Public Hearings in order to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the Preliminary 2012 Annual Action Plan. Applicants for Public Service,Public Facilities and Improvements and Emergency Solutions Grant funds will have the opportunity at this Hearing to present details of their applications and answer quesbons.Prior to its submimon to HUD for approval,City Council will consider acing the final Drag of the Annual Action Plan on or about May 1,2012. The proposed Preliminary Budget reflects allocations of$1,299,441 in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)fimding,an estimated$100,000 in Program Income,$433,158 in HOME funding acrd$143,199 in Emergency Solutions Grant ftmding. FUNDING SOURCE U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Program grant funds. RECOMMENDATION Council conduct the Public Hearing.