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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 07 2024 MINT E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert "A.J." Turner, Mayor Pro Tem ROY VILEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III MAY 7, 2024 Chris ©urio, 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 May 7, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda items 1- 4. (or any other topic) Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jason Carr of the Apostolic Church of Beaumont 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 Tern Turner, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition "Public Service Recognition Week" -- May 5-11, 2024 — Accepting; Jacqueline Gunner, Senior Generalist with the City of Beaumont "National Mental Health Week" — May 2024 — Accepting; Julie O'Malley with the SETX Mental Health Association "Nurses Week" — May 6-12, 2024 —Accepting; Michelle Johnson, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Administrator of Christus Health "National Hurricane Preparedness Week" — May 5-11, 2024 —Accepting; Tim Ocnaschek, City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items 1-4. (or any other topic). (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) Minutes — May 7, 2024 Addie Allen 9695 Gross 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 April 30, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider a resolution approving the appointment of Patricia Chamblin to the Civil Service Commission -- Resolution 24-117 C. Council to consider a resolution approving the annual contract for automotive preventive maintenance on City vehicles — Resolution 24-118 D. Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Grow America to develop the City's Consolidated Plan and analysis of impediments for fair housing choices — Resolution 24-119 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMi MBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: DONE MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to ALLCO, LLC, of Beaumont, TX for the Pine Street SWTP Chlorine Dioxide System Project. The Pine Street Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) Chlorine Dioxide Project will construct a new chlorine dioxide system at the plant. This project was recommended to enhance the removal of the naturally occurring iron and manganese present in the Neches River water. It is these minerals that cause discolored water in the water distribution system. The project consists of modifications to the Bulk Chemical Storage Facility in the Pine Street SWTP including the demolition and replacement of a sodium chlorite tank, installation of two (2) chlorine dioxide generators, associated piping and appurtenances, and installation of associated yard piping, electrical and instrumentation work. On April 18, 2024, two (2) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is $1,480,300.00. The bid totals are indicated in the table below: Contractor Location Total Bid Amount ALLCO, LLC Beaumont, TX $1,510,841.17 Trew Contacting Solutions, LLC Lubbock, TX $1,920,247.00 Minutes — May 7, 2024 Based on a review of the bids and required documents received, Water Utilities staff agree with Freese & Nichols, Inc., (FNI) recommendation bidder, ALLCO, LLC, in the amount of $1,510,841.1 Water Revenue Bonds. Approval of the resolutions. 7 Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY ALLCO, LLC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,510,841.17 FOR THE PINE STREET SWTP CHLORINE DIOXIDE SYSTEM PROJECT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-120 2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with ALLCO, LLC, for the Street Rehabilitation Citywide - Phase V (REBID) Project. On November 7, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-338, the City Council awarded a contract to ALLCO, LLC, of Beaumont, in the amount of $6,847,514.00, for the Street Rehabilitation Citywide — Phase V (REBID) Project. The previous Change Order No. 1 was in the amount of $150,836.75. Proposed Change Order No. 2, is in the amount of $473,489.00, is needed to: • Add items to remove and replace damaged or collapsed storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Angelina Street and Minor Street that was discovered after the asphalt was milled off the road. Concrete pavement and curb repairs are required where the storm sewer repairs will be made. The total cost is $158,268,00. • Add items to remove and replace damaged or collapsed storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Angelina Street and 5th Street that was discovered after the asphalt was milled off the road. Concrete pavement and curb repairs are required where the storm sewer repairs will be made. The total cost is $154,262.00. • Add items to remove and replace damaged or collapsed storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Angelina Street and 7th Street that was discovered after the asphalt was milled off the road. Concrete pavement and curb repairs are required where the storm sewer repairs will be made. The total cost is $121,691.00. • Add items for concrete curb removal and replacement on Zavalla Drive. Total cost is $8,300.00. Minutes — May 7, 2024 Add items for concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement on Angelina Street. Total cost is $23,316.00. Add items to adjust pavement repair quantity used on Rusk Street. Total cost is $7,652.00. A total of ninety (90) additional days will be added to the contract for the additional work on Angelina Street and Zavalla Drive. No additional days will be added to the contract for the change in work for Rusk Street. if approved, Change Order No. 2 will result in a new contract amount of $7,471,839.75. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, 1N THE AMOUNT OF $473,489.00, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $7,471,839.75 FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION CITYWIDE -PHASE V (REBID) PROJECT AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) CALENDAR DAYS BE ADDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-121 3. Council to consider a resolution approving the casting of new impellors for the Royal Street Underpass Pump Station pumps. Royal Underpass Pump Station pumps storm water from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Parkway in the section between Franklin St and College St. The station operates four (4) submersible pumps. Due to the age of the pumps and the abrasive nature of the storm water, the pumps began to fail and ,need significant repairs and new impellers to continue to function until new pumps can be acquired. The station is currently operating with one, recently rebuilt pump, supplemented by three (3) temporary pumps. Triangle Rotating Equipment Specialists (TRES) of Nederland, Texas, is able to cast new impellers for each of the four (4) existing pumps at a cost of $20,242.24 each for a total of $80,968.96. The additional costs associated with the machining and balancing of the impellers will be determined once the first One is cast and the special fixtures needed to perform this work are built. With TRES performing the tear down and inspection of the pump, the award to them for the repair is considered Best Value to the City. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Minutes — May 7, 2024 Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE CASTING OF FOUR (4) NEW IMPELLORS FOR THE ROYAL STREET UNDERPASS PUMP STATION PUMPS FROM TRIANGLE ROTATING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS (TRES) OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,030.00. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-122 4. Council to consider an ordinance adopting CenterPoint Entergy Texas Gas 2023 Base Rate Case status and settlement agreement. In November 2023, Council voted to suspend CenterPoint Entergy Texas Gas ("CenterPoint") consolidation proposal. Under CenterPoint's original consolidation proposal, its Houston and Texas Coast Divisions would have received a substantial rate increase while the Beaumont/East Texas and South Texas Divisions would have received a rate decrease. The parties in the Railroad Commission proceedings have reached a settlement agreement that greatly reduces CenterPoint's requested revenue increase and is expected to result in a more equitable bill impact for customers statewide. The CenterPoint agreed to a revenue requirement increase of $5 million rather than the original requested revenue requirement increase of $38.8 million. Other key components of proposed settlement include: no rate increase for customers in the Beaumont/East Texas Service Area; no formal consolidation Of service; divisions; 9.8% rate of return on equity, as opposed to CenterPoint's requested 10.5%; and new rates go into effect in December 2024 rather than the current effective date of June 25, 2024. Reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the company as approved in the Public Utility Regulatory Act. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DIBIA CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEXAND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS'S STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES IN THE HOUSTON, TEXAS COAST, SOUTH TEXAS, AND BEAUMONVEAST TEXAS DIVISIONS, FILED OCTOBER 30, 2023; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes — May 7, 2024 ORDINANCE 24-021 PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a public hearing to hear applicant requests for funding from the 2024 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program for FY25. Public Hearing Open: 2:03 p.m. Danielle Sutton 5140 Rosemary Dr. Beaumont TX 409 Family Amy Elizabeth 3415 Minglewood Dr. Beaumont TX AIMED Dance Lynn Castle 500 Main St. Beaumont TX Art Museum of Southeast Texas Amanda Yarbrough 701 Main St. Beaumont TX Beaumont Childrens Museum Shelby Brannan 3025 French Rd. Beaumont TX Beaumont Heritage Society Penny LeLeux 9227 Cajun Way Orange TX Boomtown Film & Music Festival Sue Bard 700 North St. Beaumont TX Downtown Beaumont Cultural Arts District Jeanna Summy 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd. Beaumont TX Lamar University Spindletop Boomtown Museum Laura Childress 3830 Hwy 365 Port Arthur TX Mardi Gras SETX Min Dal 6555 Clayborn Dr. Beaumont TX Obana Three Minutes — May 7, 2024 Christie Feagin 600 Main St. Texas Energy Museum Beaumont TX Public Hearing Closed: 2:45 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmembercomments can be heard orseen atthe City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) With there inga no FxecVive Session, the Council meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m. Ro estMayor / Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes — May 7, 2024