HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/2023 AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation – Eddie Solis with Hillco Partners will give an update on the
88th
Legislature.
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-3 (or any other
topic)
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A consensus of the Council is
required to remove any item for discussion and separate action.)
A. Council to consider approving the August 15, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Council consider a resolution approving the return and replacement of the Police
video storage system from Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC of San Antonio, TX.
C. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive
funding through the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program and to execute all documents necessary, including an inter-local agreement
with the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County in order to request the funds.
D. Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of an annual maintenance
agreement with SirsiDynix of Lehi, UT for use in the libraries.
E. Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of an annual support agreement
with Creative Switching Designs, Inc. for the City’s phone system.
F. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) for the proposed 102”
Storm Sewer Outfall Line Inspection, Cleaning, and Survey.
G. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) for the proposed
Evalon Street 8’X8’ Box Culvert and Cavity Emergency Repair Project.
H. Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Vincent
Fertitta.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Council consider an ordinance providing for the reimbursement of capital
expenditures incurred prior to the closing of financing.
2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new
interlocal agreement (ILA) with Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) for the
School Crossing Guard Program.
3. Council approve a resolution adopting the Strategic Plan 2023-2028-2038 for the City
of Beaumont.
WORK SESSION
PUBLIC HEARING
Council Conduct a Public Hearing to hear applicant requests for funding from the
2023 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT - MISC
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations, to wit:
• TIRZ Consultant Presentation of the Proposed Downtown Beaumont Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for Economic Development
Consider matters related to the contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
• Caleb Fenter v. City of Beaumont and Christopher S. Boone; Cause No. B-
210244
• International Association of Firefighters Local 399 v. City of Beaumont,
Kenneth R. Williams, in his official Capacity as City Manager, and Earl White,
in his official Capacity as Fire Chief; Cause No. D-210950
ADJOURNMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at (409) 880-3777.