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Home My WebLink AboutJAN 23 2024 MIN-1 R ,VIINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL 14E�L I �& Albert "AJ." Turner, Mayor Pro Tern ROY WEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL, MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III JANUARY 23, 2024 Chris Durio, Ward IV Tina Broussard, City Clerk Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager Sharae Reed, City Attorney The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on January 23, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: 19194',91 M, Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition — Communications Update Food Trucks — Steve Ahlenius, President of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-8. (or any other topic). Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor James Barker with Greater Zion Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor West led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk, Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tem Turner (arrived at 1:43 p.m.), Councilmembers, Durio, Getz, Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk, "100th Anniversary of the Scout Old Timers of SETC Association" — January 27, 2024 - Proclamation read by Tina Broussard, City Clerk, accepting, Mr. Dale Beaty, President of the Scout Old Timers of SETX Association Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-8. (or any other topic). (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.giov) James Callas 5375 Rosemary Dr. 6355 Chinn Ln. I Charlie Crabbe 928 East Dr. Beaumont TX Minutes - January 23, 2004 Leonard Thomas 4905 Wyatt St. Apt. 6 Beaumont TX 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 January 9, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider approving a resolution to repair the ladder on a 1 00-foot ladder truck for the Fire Department — Resolution 24-015 C. Council to consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance agreement from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., of Redlands, CA for $85,000.00 that is utilized by all city departments — Resolution 24-016 D. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with Legacy CDC, LLC for the non -congregate shelter units project outlined in the HOME - ARP Plan — Resolution 24-017 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE ky, [oil rel 011 X-1:10 4 a A � �_" �,' - 10 Council to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a seven and one-half foot (7.5') wide Exclusive Water Line Easement, hareem Hamdan has agreed to convey a seven and one-half foot (75) wide exclusive Water Line Easement to the City of Beaumont located at 7706 Water Edge. The easement is described as being 141.92 square foot out and part of Lot 1 OA, Section VI: River Run, The Crescent on Walden - Phase 1, situated in the C. Williams League, Abstract No. 59. The easement is required by the city to improve the water quality in the existing dead-end water line on Water Edge by connecting it to an existing water line. Funds will come from the Water Revenue Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT KAREEM HAMDAN AND HANAN HAMDAN HAVE AGREED TO CONVEY A SEVEN AND ONE-HALF (7.5) FOOT WIDE WATER LINE EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 141.912 SQUARE, FOOT OUT AND PART OF LOT I OA, SECTION VI; RIVER RUN, THE CRESCENT ON WALDEN-PHASE 1, SITUATED IN THE C. WILLIAMS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 59, AND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS CONSIDERED THE PURPOSE OF SAID CONVEYANCE AND IS OF THE OPINION THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF SAID CONVEYANCE IS NECESSARY MinUte$ -,January 23, 2004 AND DESIRABLE AND THAT SAME SHOULD BE ACCEPTED. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBEIRS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-018 2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to V&S Construction Company, of Manvel, TX for the Rehabilitation of a 12" Wate Line along Gladys Avenue (from Diowlen Road to West Lucas Drive) Project, The Rehabilitation of 12" Water Line Along Gladys Avenue Project will provide for the replacement of the 12" water line along Gladys Avenue from Dowlen Road to West Lucas Drive. This project includes an additive alternate item to also replace the 12" water line along Jackson St. between Pennsylvania Avenue and Sabine Pass Avenue. On November 16, 2023, five (5) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is $1,488:,754.00. The bid totals, with the additive item included, are indicated in the table below: -- -- - --------------- Contractor Location Total Bid Amount V&S Construction Company Manuel, TX $1,559,148.00 Eastex Utility Construction, LLC Beaumont, TX $2,260,150.00 Brystar Contracting, Inc. Beaumont, TX $2,804,410.00 BIDS Constructors, LLC dba MK Constructors Vidor, TX $3,061,170.00 ALLCO, LLC Beaumont, TX $3,072,146.00 CouncHmember Samuel moved to APPROVE RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO V&S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OF MANVEL, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,559,148.0!0 TO COMPLETE THE WORK AND MATERIALS FOR THE CALDWOOD AREA STORM SEWER POINT REPAIRS (REBID) PROJECT, THE REHABILITATION OF 12" WATER LINE ALONG GLADYS AVENUE (FROM DOWLEN ROAD TO WEST LUCAS DRIVE) PROJECT. Counciimember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GET',, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE Minutes - January 23, 2004 3. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Tanksco, Inc., of Fort Worth, TX for the Prison Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, The Prison Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project includes safety repairs and recoating the interior and exterior of the 2.7-million-gallon ground storage tank located on Range Road. On December 14, 2023, nine (91) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is $655,912.00, The bid totals are indicated in the table below: Contractor Locafio'n] Total Bid Amount Tanksco, Inc. FortWorth, TX _$577,058.00-..- NG Kerrville, TX $658,340�00 . .............. .......... Viking Painting, ILLC La Vista, NE $673,440.00 M.K.Painting, Inc, Wyandette, MI $739,600.00 D&M Tanks, LLC Kennedale, TX $779,224.00 Blastco Texas Inc. Channelview, TX $922,248.00 Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. Menomonie, WI .. ........ . ...... .. ---' $950,775.00 Worldwide Industries Corp. -- .... . . . .... Butler, PA $1,218,616,00 . ....... . . ALLCO,LLC Beaumont, TX $2,600,477.00 Based on a review of the bids and required documents received, Water Utilities staff agree with Schaumburg & Polk Inc., and recommend awarding the project to the lowest bidder, Tanksco, Inc., in the amount of $577,058.00. A total of 150 calendar days are allocated for substantial completion of the project. Funds will come from the Water Revenue Bonds. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TANKSGO, INC., OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $577,058.00, TO COMPLETE THE WORK AND MATERIALS FOR THE PRISON GROUND STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TANKSCO, INC., OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMU�EL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE RESOLUTION 24-020 4. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of network equipment from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL for use in multiple departments, Minutes - January 23, 2004 The core equipment for the downtown network currently operates at a speed of one gigabit per second (1 Gb). However, due to escalating network and internet usage, coupled with the expanding, external locations connecting to the downtown data centers, there is a compelling need to elevate the core network speed to ten gigabits per second (10 Gb). Upgrading the downtown core network to 10 Gb will provide the city the following benefits: IncreasedBandwidth: Upgrading to 10 Gb ensures that the network can handle the increased traffic, preventing congestion and maintaining optimal performance for all connected devices. 2. F'utureproofing: As technology continues to advance, having a robust network infrastructure in place ensures that the downtown area remains competitive and adaptable to future technological innovations.2. 1 Support for High -Performance Applications-, This is necessary for critical applications that the city uses across multiple locations. The dispatching and public safety software are good examples of high-performance applications. 4. Support for Smart City Initiatives: Many cities are embracing smart city initiatives that leverage data and technology to enhance urban living. A 10 Gb network lays the foundation for implementing and supporting these initiatives. Pricing was obtained through the State of Texas Department of Information (DIR), DIR provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase information technology at volume prices contracted under the procurement statutes of the State of Texas. Total project cost for the replacement equipment will be $77,439.26. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK EQUIPMENT FROM Cdw-G OF VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,439.26 FOR USE BY MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS D'URIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD MOTIONPASSED RESOLUTION 24-021 6. Council to consider a resolution approving the proposal submitted by Preferred Facilities Group — USA to replace the standby generator at (Fire Station No. 6 located at 1880 South Major Drive. Minutes - January 23, 2004 Pricing was obtained from Preferred Facilities Group - USA utilizing Buy Board Texas Contract # 581-19. The Buy Board Texas Contract provides municipalities with the rrneans to purchase construction services at competitive prices contracted under the procurement statues of the State of Texas. The proposed scope of work shall consist of removing the existing 60kw generator and installing a new 60kw generator and associated 400-amp automatic transfer switch. The cost to install the new standby generator and automatic transfer switch will be $79,564.46 plus $1,990.27 for the cost of performance and payment bonds for a total project cost of $81,554.73. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve fund. The need for the replacement of the existing generator is due to the age of the equipment and the number of service calls that the unit has required in the last 2-6 years. On multiple occasions the unit has failed to start during an outage. This project is necessary to ensure that the Fire Station maintains electrical power during outages, has a reliable standby power source, continues to provide the required services from the station, and reduce the number of repair calls. The existing generator at Fire Station No. 6 was installed in 2007 therefore the current generator is 17 years old. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION 'THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY PREFERRED FACILITIES GROUP -USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,554.73 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A STANDBY GENERATOR AT FIRE STATION No. 6 LOCATED AT 1880 SOUTH MAJOR DRIVE AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY PREFERRED FACILITIES GROUP -USA. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO', GETZ, FELDSCHAU,a.' AMUEL AND NEILD NAYS. NONE MOTION PASSED 6. Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with GP Realty and Management, Inc., for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a mixed -use building including retail and apartments at 670-72 and 690 Orleans Street. The City established the Empowerment Zone in order to encourage further development and revitalization within this particular area of Beaumont. The purpose of the zone is to offer economic incentives in this area to attract new businesses and residences as well as encourage the redevelopment or growth of existing businesses and residences. GP Realty and Management, Inc. has requested to receive the following incentives; 1. A possible three (8) year, 100% municipal tax abatement for all added value for investments greater than $50,000 for residential uses and $75,000 for all other uses. 2. Building fee waivers (not including tap and meter fees). Minutes - January 23, 2004 . Expedited permit review. GP Realty and Management, Inc. is seeking the benefit from Empowerment Zone incentives in order to aid the development of a mixed -use building. Their plan includes an approximate $1,700,000 investment for a mixed -use building including retail, apartments, and a boutique hotel. Attached is the application, outlining the requests for all eligible benefits. The Administration believes that this project would meet the goals of the Empowerment Zane Program and the new. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE Is HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GP REALTY AND MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES TO INCLUDE: A POSSIBLE THREE (3), 100% MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR ALL ADDED VALUE FOR INVESTMENTS GREATER THAN $50,000.00 FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND $75,000.00 FOR ALL OTHER USES, BUILDING FEE WAIVERS, (NOTINCLUDING TAP AND METER FEES) AN EXPEDITE PERMIT REVIEW, UNDER THE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIX -USE BUILDING INCLUDING RETAIL, APARTMENTS, AND A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT 670-72 AND 690 ORLEANS STREET. Mayor Pro Tern Turner Seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR 'WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD MAYS:' NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-023 7. Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with GP Realty and Management, Inc., for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment. Zone Program for the development of an apartment complex at 704 Neches Street. The City established the Empowerment Zane in order to encourage further development and revitalization within this particular area of Beaumont. The purpose of the zone is to offer economic incentives in this area to attract new businesses and residences as well as encourage the redevelopment or growth of existing businesses and residences. GP Realty and Management, Inc. has requested to receive the following incentives: A possible three () year, 100% municipal tax abatement for all added value for investments greater than $50,000 for residential uses and $75,000 for all other uses. 2. Building fee waivers (not including tap and meter fees). 3. Expedited permit review. GP Realty and Management, Inc. is seeking the benefit from Empowerment Zone incentives to aid the development of an apartment complex. Their plan includes an approximate $1,500,000 to $1,600,000 investment fora new 12-unit apartment complex. Attached is the application, outlining the requests for all eligible benefits. The Administration believes that Minutes - January 23, 2004 this project would meet the goals of the Empowerment Zone Program and the now apartment complex would aid growth in this area. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GP REALTY AND MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES TO INCLUDE: A POSSIBLE THREE (3), 100% MUNICIPAL TAX. ABATEMENT FOR ALL VALUE FOR ADDED VALUE FOR INVESTMENTS GREATER THAN $50,000.00 FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND $75,000.00 FORALL OTHER USES, BUILDING FEE WAIVERS, (NOT INCLUDING TAP AND METER FEES) AND EXPEDITE PERMIT REVIEW, UNDER THE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 704 NECHES STREET. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE RESOLUTION 24-024 & Council to consider a request to extend the deadline to allow a multiple -family development and hotel at 670-690 {gleans, as approved in October of 2020, Richard Gilbert of GP Realty and Management, Inc. requests an extension for the Specific Use Permit issued in October of 2020, to allow multiple -family development and hotel at 679- 690 Orleans, The City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinances, Section 28.04.001(g) Specific Use Permits states, "Extensions of time for good cause may be approved by the city council." The applicant expressed delays were caused by COVID-19 pandemic and during the challenging time many developing projects were placed on hold. Should substantial changes occur to the approved site plan the request will be presented to the Planning. Commission and City Council via Amended Specific Use Permit, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20-060 for a Specific Use Permit to allow a miultiple- family development and hotel with the following conditions; Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the Ciity's pre-treatment and./or F.O.G. program, as well as all applicable Building and Fire Codes. . Submit a revised site plan that complies with minimum parking standards per ordinance. Administration recommends a new deadline of January 23, 2025, with the following conditions: Minutes - January 23, 2004 1. Construction plans mint meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City°s pre-treatment and/or F.G.G. program as well as all applicable Building and Fire Codes. 2. Submit a revised site plan that complies with minimum parking standards per ordinance. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND HOTEL IN: A CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 670-690 ORLEANS STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS,, IN THE CITY OF' BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor fro Tem Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Council to Review and Discuss requests from three developers for support of affordable housing projects between Calder Avenue and Phelan Boulevard and at 415 S. 11tn Street. Discuss and receive feedback on converting to a Municipoal Court of Record. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard orseen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - COUNCI'LMEMBER SAMUE,L - COUNCILMEMBER MILD - CITY (ATTORNEY DEED - - Minmtes - J'amary 23, 2004 ACM ELLIS - 14M Ji EUTA—URM.,717 M MAYOR WEST -- With there bed no Executi7 e A 7, Re W6st, May I y Tina Broussard, City Clerk n, the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m. Minutes - January 23, 2004