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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET AUG 12 2014HI(It %LI'I'll 01'1*01A7t%ArV BEA,[IMON* T• E• X• A• S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 12, 2014 1:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes — August 5, 2014 Confirmation of committee appointments A) Approve a six month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine from Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Utilities Department B) Approve amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $15,500 from the Clearance and Demolition line item to a new Public Facilities line item for Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County C) Approve accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Deerfield Phase Three, Right -of -Way only U RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY r T - E• X* A• S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer August 12, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution approving a six (6) month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine from Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston in the estimated amount of $56,685 for use by the Water Utilities Department. BACKGROUND Liquid Chlorine is used to purify the City's water supply, and to treat sewage discharge. The Water Utilities Department expects to purchase approximately one -hundred fifty (15 (1) tons of this material during the term of this contract. Bids were requested from five (5) vendors. Brenntag Southwest, Inc. provided the sole bid at $377.90 per ton. This represents a $262.10/ton decrease in the price of this material over the last contract. Brenntag Southwest, Inc., is the current holder of other chemical contracts with the city and has performed satisfactorily. There are no local vendors of this commodity. FUNDING SOURCE Water Utilities Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. � G •Y C O V 'CS 6 s d tv w� r L 07, 3`� m %p 0 N " N M 'c CD 4 O <) -� N " ua o� N � o � 'N RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, bids were solicited fora six (6) month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine for use by the Water Utilities Department; and, WHEREAS, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston, Texas, submitted a bid in the unit amount shown below: VENDOR TONS PRICE/TON TOTAL Brenntag Southwest, Inc. 150 $377.90 $56,685.00 Houston, 7,X ;and, WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston, Texas, should be accepted; 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 bid submitted by Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for a six (6) month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine in the unit price shown above for an estimated total expenditure of $56,685.00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contractwith Brenntag Southwest, Inc. forthe purposes described herein. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014 - Mayor Becky Ames - �ERUMONT� IYIi City Council Agenda Item City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Planning & Community Development Director MEETING DATE: August 12, 2014 1� REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving a resolution amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $15,500 from the Clearance and Demolition line item to a new Public Facilities line item for Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County. BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County, requesting Community Development Block Grant funds to help provide water and sanitary services to their land at Galveston and Filmore Streets. Although this area is largely developed, these lots are not served by water and sanitary services. The provision of these services would enable Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County to build up to twelve (12) new homes, furthering the redevelopment of the area. We are requesting amendment of the 2012 Action Plan to reallocate $15,500 in demolition funding in order to support this project. FUNDING SOURCE U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Funds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. Habitat for Humanity' Dear Kyle, We have been working on an issue regarding some land donated by the; City of Kirk Smith Beaumont, and I was hoping that perhaps you could help us with this situation. President Dayltfit Turner The City donated a large tract of land that, re -platted, will allow us to build 12 'ice President Habitat homes for lower income families. Jane Burns Unfortunately, this tract of land is lacking water and sewer access, even though it Treasures` sits in the middle of developed property with houses. We have contracted Faust Engineering to develop a cost analysis for adding these services, and my construction manager has been working with the Water department staff at the Tract Beadle Clay Dugas City. Charlie Jabbia Philip Long The water services department has said that the City will install the water lines in Make Poutra this area, but that we will need to take care of the sewer. According to the Ronnie Rete=ire= estimate drawn up by Faust, this will cost between $12,000 and $15,000. Sean VillerW- sa�muet We cannot afford this expense. However, we need to have these services YV'illi sha Villiusnsost installed in order to continue building homes. �.O. Box 31-4 Is there any way that the City could help us with this unforeseen expense? We Beaumont, A 77-04 we just do not have any funds to pay for such an expense. 400, 2- . Molly at the water department has copies of all the documents associated with this situation. We just need help from you to access funding to help us build out the sewer on Galveston and Filmore streets. Sincerely. Uliana. �rylowsky Executive Director July 21, 2014 For 35 years, huildin,; Mr. Kyle Hayes houses, City Manager builditrg _�- - - City of Beaumont ��,�,� Dear Kyle, We have been working on an issue regarding some land donated by the; City of Kirk Smith Beaumont, and I was hoping that perhaps you could help us with this situation. President Dayltfit Turner The City donated a large tract of land that, re -platted, will allow us to build 12 'ice President Habitat homes for lower income families. Jane Burns Unfortunately, this tract of land is lacking water and sewer access, even though it Treasures` sits in the middle of developed property with houses. We have contracted Faust Engineering to develop a cost analysis for adding these services, and my construction manager has been working with the Water department staff at the Tract Beadle Clay Dugas City. Charlie Jabbia Philip Long The water services department has said that the City will install the water lines in Make Poutra this area, but that we will need to take care of the sewer. According to the Ronnie Rete=ire= estimate drawn up by Faust, this will cost between $12,000 and $15,000. Sean VillerW- sa�muet We cannot afford this expense. However, we need to have these services YV'illi sha Villiusnsost installed in order to continue building homes. �.O. Box 31-4 Is there any way that the City could help us with this unforeseen expense? We Beaumont, A 77-04 we just do not have any funds to pay for such an expense. 400, 2- . Molly at the water department has copies of all the documents associated with this situation. We just need help from you to access funding to help us build out the sewer on Galveston and Filmore streets. Sincerely. Uliana. �rylowsky Executive Director FAUST Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors E-MAIL ADDRESS INFO(DFAUSTENG.COM 2525 Calder Street Beaumont, Texas 77702 Surveying Firm Registration No. 100024-00 Engineering Firm Registration No. 4800 June 17, 2014 Beaumont Habitat for Humanity 610 Trinity Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Re: Opinion of Probability of Cost — sewer line extension, Galveston Street Telephone (409) 813-3410 Fax (409) 813-3484 Per your request, we have prepared this opinion of probable cost. The amount listed is based upon historically utilized costs and the plan set our office developed for the project. It is based on 1871f of 6" SDII-35 with a manhole, sewer service taps, and clean out, complete and in place per City of Beaumont details and specifications. The anticipated cpinion of probable cost is $12,000 to $15,000_ This opinion of probable cost is only that — an opinion. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact my office. ?remy e Firm, ��.�. �• OF T�'�t'< r tt�.{.N.. / Mitc P.E.V JEREMY J. MITCHELL.� i.................................. 'I b : 116941 'Q' i RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, on March 27, 2012, City Council approved Resolution No. 12-072 adopting the Preliminary Budget of the 2012 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan; and, WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County has requested Community Development Block Grant funds to assist in providing water and sanitary services to their property located at Galveston and Filmore Streets; and, WHEREAS, the water and sanitary services would enable Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County to construct up to twelve (12) new homes; and, WHEREAS, an amendment to the Consolidated Grant Program's 2012 Annual Action Plan is required to reallocate $15,500 from the Clearance and Demolition line item to a newly created Public Facilities line item to support Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County in this project,- NOW roject; 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 Preliminary Budget of the 2012 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan is amended by reallocating $15,500 from the Clearance and Demolition line item to a newly created Public Facilities line item to assist in providing water and sanitary services to Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County property located at Galveston and Filmore Streets for the construction of up to twelve (12) new homes. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 1117LA,[11�1C111* T - E - X - A - S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: C City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Dr. Joseph Majdalani, P.E., Public Works Director August 12, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Deerfield Phase Three, Right -of -Way only. BACKGROUND On July17. 2014, a final inspection from all entities was completed on the following: • Winnsboro Circle approximately 404 feet extension east of existing Winnsboro Circle to and including the cul-de-sac. • Carrie Lane approximately 186 feet extension north of existing Carrie Lane to the 3-OM4-3 Dead End Roadway Markers. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. PROJECT LOCATION NTS RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, construction of the streets, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements constructed in Deerfield Phase Three have been completed as follows: ; and, Streets • Winnsboro Circle approximately 404 feet extension east of existing Winnsboro Circle to and including the cul-de-sac. • Carrie Lane approximately 186 feet extension north of the existing Carrie Lane to the 3-OM4-3 Dead End Roadway markers. Storm Sewed Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements • Deerfield Phase Three, right-of-way only. WHEREAS, the developers of said streets desire to have these improvements accepted and maintained by the City; and, WHEREAS, the director of the Public Works and Engineering Department has determined that said improvements meet city standards and qualify for acceptance for permanent maintenance, and the City Council is of the opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained by the City of Beaumont; 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 above -referenced street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Deerfield Phase Three, with the exception of streetlights, are hereby accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be continuously maintained by the City contingent upon filing of the final plat, complete with filings of dedication of all rights-of-way and easements required on the preliminary and final plats and installation of the streetlights. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY [1EAi[1M0N*- T• E - X • A - $ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 12, 2014 1:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition - Receive an update related to the issuance and refunding of Water Revenue Bonds * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 2-6/Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda GENERAL BUSINESS Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow the expansion of Greenlawn Cemetery onto property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District Consider a resolution declaring 112 structures to be unsafe structures and ordering that the structures be razed Public Hearing: Receive comments related to the Mission Economic Development Corporation issuing Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds to finance a proposed waste to energy conversion project (Fair Energy Operations -Beaumont) as authorized by the Texas Development Corporation Act Consider an ordinance approving the issuance by Mission Economic Development Corporation of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, in an amount not to exceed $50 million dollars, to finance a proposed waste to energy conversion project on or near Lafin Road in Beaumont (The granting of this approval does not obligate the City of Beaumont in any way with respect to the bonds or the facility or to otherwise assume any liability with respect to the issuance of the bonds) 4. Consider a resolution to receive the proposed FY 2015 Budget and schedule a public hearing Consider establishing and taking a record vote on the proposed 2014 tax rate and schedule public hearings 6. Consider a resolution to receive the proposed 2015 Capital Program and schedule a public hearing WORK SESSION COMMENTS Review and discuss revisions to the Alcohol and Beverage Ordinance Review and discuss the proposed FY 2015 Budget Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) 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. Consider a resolution declaring 112 structures to be unsafe structures and ordering that the structures be razed. 2625 Amarillo & bldg 1615 Amelia & storage bldg 2245 Angelina 2255 Angelina 2331 Angelina 509 Augusta 1650 Avenue A & auxiliary bldgs 2232 Avenue E 1490 Avenue G 1619 Avenue 1 1621-23 Avenue 1 905 Blanchette 3255 Blossom (House & Garage Apt:) 3036 Bolivar 3120 Bolivar 2305 Brickyard 2320 Brickyard 2330 Brickyard & storage bldg 3942 Broadmoor 2325 Cartwright 3190 Cartwright & storage bldg 4620 Cartwright 1 145 Center 125 E. Church 4775 Cleveland 4450 Diamond 2595 Dogwood 5354 Downs & garage 5640 Downs 1474 Edwin & shed 1701 Elgie 3046 Elinor 684 Euclid & garage 2620 Euclid 2640 Euclid 2690 Euclid 2695 Euclid 3625 W. Euclid & storage 1040 Evalon 1248 Fulton 4220 Garden & garage 220 Garland (house & garage apartment) 3 10 E. Gill 2855 Glenwood & shed 4340 Goliad 1447 Grand 3075 Grand 7615 Greenfield 3990 Harding 4680 Harding 1870 Harriot 7915 Helbig & storage 4020 Highland 5670 Indian Trail 4205 Inez 305 Iowa 3930 Irving & storage bldg 470 Jackson & shed 765 Jeanette 4110 Jeanette 1303 Johns & accessory bldgs 240 E. Simmons 5410 Landry & storage bldg 430 E. Simmons & storage bldg 5420 Landry & storage bldg 3360 St. Helena 340 E. La Salle 4379 Sullivan 432 E. La Salle 3285 Taliaferro 1620 E. Lavaca 7520 Tall Pine 2298 Linson 626 Threadneedle & storage bldg 1970 E. Lucas 980 Trinidad & storage bldgs 1915 Lucille & shed 2016 Tulane 3233 Magnolia 2075 Tulane 495 N. Major & storage bldg 2355 Tulane 190 Manning 1665 Victoria 5749 Mel Sha 2895 Waco 4930 Metz 2450 Washington 4950 Metz 3390 Westmoreland 2370 Neches 3414 Westmoreland 1785 North 5165 Wilshire & garage 840 Oakland 2035 Wilson 4253 Ogden 2290 Wilson 608 & 610 Palm (front and rear structures) 2905-07 Pecos 2475 Pierce & accessory bldgs I 110 Pipkin 2147 Pope 2 13 5 Potts 1620 Prairie & shed 730 Roberts 1 140 Roberts & garage 3180 Robinhood 2475 Rusk 2615 Santa Fe & accessory bldg 1919 Sabine Pass & shed 2935 San Jacinto August 12, 2014 Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow the expansion of Greenlawn Cemetery onto property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 11 1c, , ( T • E • X • A ,, s City Council Agenda Item TO: City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager PREPARED BY: Chris Boone,,( ector of Planning and Community Development MEETING DATE: August 12, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow the expansion of Greenlawn Cemetery onto property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District. BACKGROUND Mr. Donald Taft has applied for a specific use permit on behalf of Community Cemeteries, Inc. Community Cemeteries, Inc., who owns and operates the cemetery known as Greenlawn Cemetery. CCI recently purchased this 0.6109 acre tract of land located at 4075 Magnolia Avenue for the expansion of the cemetery. Normal hours of operation for the cemetery are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven (7) days per week. Landscaping will consist of a hedge at the perimeter of the property, to provide some privacy, and small trees for aesthetics. A specific use permit is required in any zoning district to expand an existing cemetery. At a Joint Public Hearing held July 21, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended. 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow, the expansion of Greenlawn Cemetery onto property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of ordinance with the following conditions: The applicant shall install and maintain an 8ft. privacy fence along the north property line, Stopping 15' from the property line along Magnolia Avenue. 2. The applicant shall work with the Traffic Division to develop a parking plan, acceptable to the City's Traffic Engineer. The Property shall be graded, with storm water flow directed to streets and not adjacent Properties. 4. All cemetery plots must be set back a minimum of 6ft. from the east property line. The applicant shall maintain a 6ft. wide landscaped strip along the inside of the east property line with 4ft. hedges sufficiently dense to screen the cemetery from Magnolia Avenue. ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A CEMETERY IN A GC: -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 4075 MAGNOLIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Donald Taft, on behalf of Community Cemeteries, Inc., has applied for a specific use permit to allow the expansion of a cemetery in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4075 Magnolia Avenue, being Tract 22A, Plat D-17, A. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 385, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.6109 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow the expansion of a cemetery in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4075 Magnolia Avenue, subject to the following conditions: • The applicant shall install and maintain an 8ft. privacy fence along the north property line, stopping 15' from the property line along Magnolia Avenue. • The applicant shall work with the Traffic Division to develop a parking plan, acceptable to the City's Traffic Engineer. • The property shall be graded, with storm water flow directed to streets and not adjacent properties. • All cemetery plots must be set back a minimum of 6' from the east property line. • The applicant shall maintain a 6' wide landscaped strip along the inside of the east property line with 4' hedges sufficiently dense to screen the cemetery from Magnolia Avenue. WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, Section 1. That a specific use permit to allow the expansion of a cemetery in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4075 Magnolia Avenue, being Tract 22A, Plat D-1 %', A. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 385, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.6109 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit 'A" attached hereto, is hereby granted to Community Cemeteries, Inc., its legal representatives, successors and assigns, as shown on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, subject to the following conditions: • The applicant shall install and maintain an 8' privacy fence along the north property line, stopping 15' from the property line along Magnolia Avenue. • The applicant shall work with the Traffic Division to develop a parking plan, acceptable to the City's Traffic Engineer. • The property shall be graded, with storm water flow directed to streets and not adjacent properties. • All cemetery plots must be set back a minimum of 6' from the east property line. • The applicant shall maintain a 6' wide landscaped strip along the inside of the east property line with 4' hedges sufficiently dense to screen the cemetery from Magnolia Avenue. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 3. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein above and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 4. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - File 2209-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow the expansion of the Greenlawn Cemetery onto property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 4075 Magnolia Avenue Applicant: Donald Taft 0 100 200 Feet GILL S --1----.- ------ GCS -M D RM -H RM -H RM -H GC -M D EXHIBIT "A" Lot 2, Block 118 Pinecrest Addition YK: volume 3, Page 141 & 142 0 M.RJ-C- 00s �5 New 8' Privacy Fence 80' WRTECH LAND SURVEYORS. INC. 6' Landscaping Strip 133.97' 4' Tall Landscaped Hedge Farid Abusaleh C.F. No. 2007002135 O.P.R.J.C. SITE PLAN 1480 1re j rt GREENLAWN CEMETERY Beakjmo-,,, Txas 77-'C,-6 Tel: 109.866.9769 4075 Magnolia Street 409.866.71; ; 5 Beaumont, Texas :):, EXHIBIT "B" See attachment for conditions z August 12, 2014 Consider a resolution_ declaring 112 structures to be unsafe structures and ordering that the structures be razed RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 11EA,11MON T- E•%• A N S TO: City Council Agenda Item City Council FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager '�' s3 PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Planning & Community Development Director MEETING DATE: August 12, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: City Council, consider a resolution to declare the following one hundred twelve (112) structures to be unsafe structures and order that these structures be razed. ADDRESS nRnINANC V NITMRVU 1. 2625 Amarillo & storage bldg 14-009 2. 1615 Amelia & storage bldg 13-036 3. 2245 Angelina 13-014 4. 2255 Angelina 12-052 5. 2331 Angelina 13-014 6. 509 Augusta 13-036 7. 1650 Avenue A & aux bldgs 14-009 8. 2232 Avenue E 13-005 9. 1490 Avenue G 13-005 10. 1619 Avenue I 13-036 11. 1621-23 Avenue 1 13-036 12. 905 Blanchette 12-052 13 3255 Blossom (House &. Garage apt) 14-009 14 30361.3r?li,al 12-052 �. 3120 Bolivar f3ric��a�d 13-014 1-005 ?3:%0 Bricvard ! "1 005 30 Brlcovard & storagc bldg 1 3-O Z6 Brocdn-iooi 5 Car,ovri1 14-009 7 1, "? 190 cart"vright & storage bldg 3-0,6 .' 46?0 Cart,xiIght 23 1 145 Center I3-005 24 125 E. Church 13-014 25. 4775 Cleveland 1.3-014 26. 4450 Diamond 14-009 27. 2595 Dogwood 12-052 28, 5354 DowIs & garage 12-052 29. 5640 Dow -is 14-009 30 1474 F&Ain & shed 13-005 31. 1701 Hpic 14-009 3?. 3046 1.11nor 13-036 32. 684 Euclid & garage 14-009 z4 %620 Fuch 1 14-009 35 2640 Fuclid 14 009 36 2690 Eucild 1.3-005 2695 Euclid 14-009 -16-25 W 1-ticlid & Iorag- 14-00() 1040 Evalon 12-022 FLI 110 1-1 Cj�irdcn & garage ('aj J(j -muse & garage apt) 13 00 ZI 0 i i-oi 4 z', ')855 Cala )\vood & shed 14-009 4 4--10 Gollid 11-005 1447 Grand I4-009 47_ 3075 Graf d 13-036 48. 7()15 (jr2ellfiel(I 13-036 40. 3990 Harding I 3-016 50- 4680 Harding 13-014 51. 1870 Hamot 13-036 52 - 7915 flelbig & storage 14-009 53. 4020 Highland 13-014 54, 5670 Indian Trail 13-014 55. 4205 Inez 13-014 56. 305 Iowa 13-005 5i`. 3930 living & storage bldg 13-036 58. 470 Jack�(-)r & slied 13-036 59. 765 Jcancfle 1�-036 00. 4110 J ca:ietl.e 1 1 00 1303 Johns & accessory bldgs 12-052 5410 L� n(I y & storage bldg 1 i 014 o 5420 Landry & storage bldg 13 (P 6 340 1 . 1.a Salic I �I Salle '-014 ( 6"70 F L lvaca 14 0(?9 ( ;< 1 q--() J- I }c:as h'? 1915 l iics!lc & shed 14-009 "( ?? s3 Maxr'loba 13 014 495 Mc-jor & storage bldg 14-009 _ 190 Mann ng 12 -022 7 =. 5749 Mel 'Sha 13-005 74, 4930 Met/ 13-005 75. 4950 Mct 13-005 76. 2.370 Neclies 13-036 77. 1785 'forth 12-02? 78. 840 Oak;and 14-009 79. 4253 Ogle} 13-036 80. 608 & 610 Palm (front and rear structures) 13-036 81.2905-07 Pecos 14-009 82 2475 Pierce & accessory bldgs 14-009 8 3 1 1 10 Pip;�:i'i 13-005 84 2147 Pot -e 13-014 k5. 2135 Pott, I3-014 6 I6/,() Plai,-Ic & Oled 1 3-00( 30 R��l�e-�S 12-.02; 88 1 I10 Rol,eris & garage 1 1 Vic; 180 RobirIllood i 114-OOC- oslc 14 O09 9 iSal-)]))C, Pass & "'lied '935 Sa, !aCtiiltCe i -Q f, c? .261 5 Sant:; Fe & accessory bldg 14-009 95 430 F. Simmons & storage bldg 14-009 96 3360 St. Helena 14-009 4379 Sullivan I3 014 98 3285 Ta-iaferro 13 -005 99 ?520 Tall fine 13 -036 100. 626 TLreadneedle & storage bldg 13-036 101, 980 Trinidad & storage bldgs 13-036 10?. 2016 Tulane 14-009 103. 2075 Tulane 13-014 104. 2355 Tulane 13-014 105. 1665 Victoria I3-005 106. 2595 Wa-n 1-014 0?. 245('ington 14 009 108. 339(1 Wc�-tnioreland 13 036 109 3414 'Nestmoreland 13-036: 16 'A" Ishire & garage 1 2035 '.A" Ison 14-009 ': 90 IN7 ]sou; 1 /1-009 RAC'KGRO t'a'i? ecently. the Ci.y entracted with fhe Southeast Tcxas regional Planning C_'rnl;n;i�:sion for the dclimlit](M of -tip to four hundred fifty-five (455) stru�.r�.nes, as hart of the Hurricane. Ike Disaster �Zecovci v l'rogranP l hese one hundred -twelve (1 12) structures have becrl inspected by the Ht.idding, Codes Division and found to be unsafe structures as defined by tfie City of Beaumont's .'ode of hdinarnce! , Chapter 24, Article 24.04 I,nsafe Substandard Structures, 1)ivis1011 I- Sec. 4.01.00 of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. All of these structures were picviously issued a raze or repair order at a prior Council meeting, by ordinance. However, as part of Ihis prograr�i, a resolution, declaring that these structures should be demolished is also I equired "I berefoi c., we are requesting that a resolution be approved to reflect t1w, prior action 1w Council. 1 ending is available through a grant with the Southeast Texas regional Planning Commission and the Texas Gene -al land Office (GLO). RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS recently the City contracted with the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission for the demolition of up to four hundred fifty-five (455) structures as part of the Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program; and, WHEREAS, Public Hearings were previously conducted and City Council previously declared the structures listed below to be public nuisances and approved the issuance of a raze or repair order; and, WHEREAS, one hundred twelve (112) structures have been inspected by the City of Beaumont Building Codes Division and found to be unsafe structures; and, WHEREAS, the Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program requires that a resolution be approved declaring that the structures should be demolished; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following one hundred twelve (112) structures to be unsafe structures and declares them to be public nuisances and orders that the structures be razed: 1. 2625 Amarillo & storage bldg 2. 1615 Amelia & storage bldg 3. 2245 Angelina I 4. 2255 Angelina 5. 2331 Angelina 6. 509 Augusta 7. 1650 Avenue A & aux bldgs 8. 2232 Avenue E 9. 1490 Avenue G 10. 1619 Avenue I 11. 1621-23 Avenue 1 12. 905 Blanchette 13. 3255 Blossom (House & Garage apt) 14. 3036 Bolivar 15. 3120 Bolivar 16. 2305 Brickyard 17. 2320 Brickyard 18. 2330 Brickyard & storage bldg 19. 3942 Broadmoor 20. 2325 Cartwright 21. 3190 Cartwright & storage bldg 22. 4620 Cartwright 23. 1145 Center 24. 125 E. Church 25. 4775 Cleveland 26. 4450 Diamond 27. 2595 Dogwood 28. 5354 Downs & garage 29. 5640 Downs 30. 1474 Edwin & shed 31. 1701 Elgie 32. 3046 Elinor 33. 684 Euclid & garage 34. 2620 Euclid 35. 2640 E=uclid 36. 2690 Euclid 37. 2695 Euclid 38. 3625 W. Euclid & storage 39. 1040 E:valon 40. 1248 Fulton 41. 4220 Garden & garage 42. 220 Garland (house & garage apt) 43. 310 E. Gill 44, 2855 Glenwood & shed 45. 4340 Goliad 46. 1447 Grand 47. 1. 3075 Grand 48. 7615 Greenfield 49. 3990 Harding 50. 4680 Harding 51. 1870 Harriot 52. 7915 Helbig & storage 53. 4020 Highland 54. 5670 Indian Trail 55. 4205 Ine2 56. 305 Iowa 57. 3930 Iniing & storage bldg 58. 470 Jackson & shed 59. 765 Jeanette 60. 4110 Jeanette 61. 1303 Johns & accessory bldgs 62. 5410 Landry & storage bldg 63. 5420 Landry & storage bldg 64. 340 E. La Salle 65. 432 E. La Salle 66. 1620 E. Lavaca 67. 2298 Linson 68. 1970 E. Lucas 69. 1915 Lucille & shed 70. 3233 Magnolia 71. 495 N. Major & storage bldg 72. 190 Manning 73. 5749 Mel Sha 74, 4930 Metz 75. 4950 Metz 76. 2370 Neches 77. 1785 Forth 78. 840 Oakland 79. 4253 Ogden 80. 608 & 610 Palm (front and rear structures) 81. 2905-07 Pecos 82. 2475 Pierce & accessory bldgs 83. 1110 Pipkin 84. 2147 Pope 85. 2135 Potts 86. 1620 Prairie & shed 87. 730 Roberts 88. 1140 Roberts & garage 89. 3180 Robinhood 90. 2475 Rusk 91. 1919 Sabine Pass & shed 92. 2935 San Jacinto 93. 2615 Santa Fe & accessory bldg 94. 240 E. Simmons 95. 430 E. Simmons & storage bldg 96. 3360 St. Helena 97. 4379 Sullivan 98. 3285 Taliaferro 99. 7520 l-all Pine 100. 626 Threadneedle & storage bldg 101. 980 Trinidad & storage bidgs 102. 2016 Tulane 103. 2075 Tulane 104. 2355 Tulane 105. 1665 Victoria 106. 2895 Waco 107. 2450 Washington 108. 3390 Westmoreland 109. 3414 Westmoreland 111. 2035 Wilson 110. 112. 5165 Wilshire & garage 2290 Wilson 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 Council finds the aforementioned one hundred twelve (112) structures to be unsafe structures and declares them to be public nuisances and orders that the structures tie razed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to the Mission Economic Development Corporation issuing Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds to finance a proposed waste to energy conversion project (Fair Energy Operations -Beaumont) as authorized by the Texas Development Corporation Act 3 August 12, 2014 Consider an ordinance approving the issuance by Mission Economic Development Corporation of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, in an amount not to exceed $50 million dollars, to finance a proposed waste to energy conversion project on or near Lafin Road in Beaumont (The granting of this approval does not obligate the City of Beaumont in any way with respect to the bonds or the facility or to otherwise assume any liability with respect to the issuance of the bonds) RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY [I ILI l _111� T• E• X - A N S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney August 12, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider an ordinance approving the issuance of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 in an estimated amount not to exceed $50 million dollars to finance the waste to energy facilities at the Beaumont City landfill. BACKGROUND On December 18, 2012, the City Council authorized an agreement with Fair Energy Operations - Beaumont for a waste to energy conversion project to be conducted at the City landfill. It was indicated at that time that the company would seek industrial bonds to finance the project. To that end Fair Energy Operations has requested Mission Economic Development Corporation to issue Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 to finance the project. The Texas Development Corporation Act requires that the City of Beaumont gives its approval to use the proceeds of the bonds for the solid waste conversion facility to be located in the City. The granting of this approval does not obligate the City in any way with respect to the bonds or the facility or to otherwise assume any, liability with respect to the issuance of the bonds. This process requires the conducting of a Public Hearing to allow comment with respect to the project and issuance of the Series 2014 Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OR SUBSERIES AS MAY BE FURTHER DESIGNATED; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR A DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, FAIR ENERGY OPERATIONS LLC. and its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, the "Company") own and operate various solid waste and waste to energy facilities (the "Facilities") throughout the state of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Company desires to make certain improvements to such Facilities throughout the state of Texas (the "Project") as more fully described in Exhibit "A" a portion of which is located in this City (the "Local Portion"); and WHEREAS, in order to achieve the economies of scale in financing the Project, the Company has requested Mission Economic Development Corporation (the "Issuer") to issue Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Fair Energy Operations LLC Project) Series 2014 (the "Series 2014 Bonds") to finance the Project, including portions located outside the boundaries of Mission, Texas, the Issuer's sponsoring governmental unit; and WHEREAS, in order that the Local Portion of the Project may be financed with the proceeds of Series 2014 Bonds, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") must request that the Issuer exercise its powers within the City for the purpose of issuing such bonds in one or more series to finance the Local Portion of the Project, such request being intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 501.159 of the Texas Development Corporation Act, Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 501, as amended (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the City Council desires hereby to make such request of the Issuer and to take other actions to enable the Issuer to issue the Series 2014 Bonds and the Company to use the proceeds thereof to finance the Project; WHEREAS, approval of the City Council as the "applicable elected representative" is also required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code and the City Council desires hereby to give such approval. BE IT ORDAINED, ADOPTED AND DECREED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS: Section 1. Third Party Financing. In order that the Local Portion of the Project may be financed as a part of the entire Project through the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds, the Issuer is hereby requested to exercise its powers within the City for the purpose of issuing such bonds in one or more series to finance the Local Portion of the Project in accordance with Section 501.159 of the Act. Section 2. Public Hearing and Approval for Federal Tax Purposes. In order to comply with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a public hearing shall be held in which members of the public shall be permitted to express their views with respect to the Local Portion of the Project and the Issuer's issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds for such purpose. Such hearing is authorized to be conducted by Mayor Becky Ames (or her designee), as hearing officer. Notice of such hearing was published no less than 14 days prior to such hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. #4621623.4 Based solely upon the results of such hearing, and solely for purposes of complying with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a certificate certifying approval of the Local Portion of the Project and the Issuer's issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds for that purpose. SECTION 3. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. THE CITY, THE CITY COUNCIL, THE MAYOR AND ALL OTHER CITY OFFICIALS MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE LOCAL PORTION OF THE PROJECT OR THE ISSUANCE, CREDITWORTHINESS OR REPAYMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE ISSUER WITH RESPECT TO THE LOCAL PORTION OF THE PROJECT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CITY HAVE ANY LIABILITY, FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS ISSUED FOR THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE PROJECT OR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE PROJECT. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage by sufficient affirmative votes. ADJUDGED, ADOPTED AND DECREED this 12" day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - #4621623.4 EXHIBIT "A" FAIR ENERGY OPERATIONS, LLC AND AFFILIATES Project Description The proceeds the Series 2014 Bonds will be loaned to Fair Energy Operations — Beaumont, LLC ("Fair Energy Beaumont") and Fair Energy Operations — Angleton, LLC ("Fair Energy Angleton," and, together with Fair Energy Beaumont, the "Borrower") and will be used by the Borrower to provide funds to: (i) finance or refinance all or part of the cost of acquiring and constructing certain capital improvements and infrastructure relating to waste -to -energy facilities and/or solid waste facilities including any land, equipment and other property comprising waste -to -energy facilities (including property functionally related and subordinate thereto) that will convert municipal solid waste into usable products located at: (a) Beaumont City Landfill — 5895 Lafin Drive, Beaumont, Texas (the "Beaumont Facility") and (b) Seabreeze Environmental Landfill — 10310 FM 523, Angleton, Texas (the "Angleton Facility," and together with the Beaumont Facility, the "Series 2014 Project") and (ii) pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds and related financing costs. #4621623.4 August 12, 2014 Consider a resolution to receive the proposed FY 2015 Budget and schedule a public hearing RICH WY`l'I1 011110Ft`H'VNITY [I [I 1�1 (I I'c A, T• E• X• A S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: REQUESTED ACTION: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer August 12, 2014 Council consider a resolution to receive the proposed FY 2015 Budget and schedule a public hearing. BACKGROUND Article VI_ Section 2 of the City Charter requires that the proposed budget be submitted to the Council at least 45 days prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year. In addition, Section 4 requires Council to schedule a public hearing on the proposed budget. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the public hearing be held on August 26, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 801 Main Street. The City Clerk will publish the notice of the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the proposed FY 2015 Budget has been received and a public hearing is hereby scheduled for August 26, 2014 at 1:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk is to publish notice of said hearing pursuant to the Charter of the City of Beaumont. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - 5 August 12, 2014 Consider establishing and taking a record vote on the proposed 2014 tax rate and schedule public hearings RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 11 1E, � ( T• E• x• A 0 s City Council Agenda Item TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: REQUESTED ACTION: BACKGROUND City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer August 12, 2014 Council consider establishing and taking a record vote on the proposed 2014 tax rate and schedule public hearings. Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code requires taxing units to comply with truth -in -taxation laws in adopting their tax rate and requires the governing body to hold two public hearings when the proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the rollback rate or the effective rate. Administration recommends Council establish a tax rate required to support the City Manager's proposed budget equal to the current tax rate of $0.69/$100 of valuation. In accordance with Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code, if the proposed rate exceeds the lower of the rollback rate of $.742727/$100 or the effective tax rate of $.687249/$100, the City Council must take a record vote to place the proposal to adopt the rate on the agenda of a future meeting. The effective tax rate is the rate that would produce the same amount of taxes in FY 2015 as was produced in FY 2014 if it was applied to the same properties taxed in both years. The proposed tax rate of $0.690000/$100 exceeds the effective tax rate of $.687249/$100 by $.002751/$100 or .003. If the motion passes, two public hearings must be scheduled. It is recommended that the public hearings be held on August 26, 2014 and September 16, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT.- THAT the tax rate of $0.69 be and it is hereby proposed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the dates of August 26, 2014 and September 9, 2014 be and the same are hereby set as the dates at which the City Council will conduct public hearings on the proposed tax rate. The meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas at 1:30 PM August 26, 2014 and September 9, 2014 at which time the Council will receive public comment on the proposed tax rate of $0.69. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk is to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to V.T.C.A., Tax Code §26.06. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - August 12, 2014 Consider a resolution to receive the proposed 2015 Capital Program and schedule a public hearing RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 11 ILI A, [I 1�1 C1 I T- E - X - A - S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: REQUESTED ACTION: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer`t� August 12, 2014 Council consider a resolution to receive the proposed 2015 Capital Program and schedule a public hearing. BACKGROUND The proposed 2015 Capital Program was originally submitted to Council on May 13, 2014. Revisions have been made to the original proposed document and are attached for your review. Article VI, Section 20 of the City Charter requires Council to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Capital Program. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the public hearing be held on August 26, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 801 Main Street. The City Clerk will publish the notice of the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT- THAT the proposed FY 2015 Capital Program has been received and a public hearing is hereby scheduled for August 26, 2014 at 1:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk is to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to the Charter of the City of Beaumont. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 12th day of August, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - WORK SESSION Receive and discuss revisions to the Alcohol and Beverage Ordinance WORK SESSION Receive and discuss the proposed FY 2015 Budget