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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 21 2024 MINT E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert "A.J." Turner, Mayor Pro Tern ROY VILEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III MAY 21, 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 May 21, 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/Regular Agenda items 1-3 & 5. (or any other topic). Item 4 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can't speak on that item. Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jay Matthews of Impact Ministries 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 "Building Safety Month" —May 2024 —Accepting; Demi Engman, Planning and Community Development Director and staff. "National Travel and Tourism Week" — May 19-15, 2024 - Accepting; Freddie Williard, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director and staff. "Jewish American Heritage Month" -- May 2024 — Accepting; Councilmember Mike Getz "National Teacher Appreciation Day" — May 21, 2024 — Accepting; Teachers of the year from Caldwood Elementary and Early College High School Minutes — May 21,2024 Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-3 & 5. (or any other topic). Item 4 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can't speak on that item. (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) Leroy Berotte 9465 Meadowbend Beaumont TX Melissa Bradford 3985 Washington Beaumont TX Daniel Jeans 2509 Cable Beaumont TX Addle Allen 9695 Gross Beaumont TX William Shackelford 385 Manning St. Beaumont TX William Johnson 1045 Madison Ave. 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 May 7, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider a resolution approving the renewal of a hardware maintenance contract for Cisco network equipment used by IT for all departments from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL -- Resolution 24-123 C. Council to consider a resolution listing the authorized grant officials for the Southeast Texas Auto TheftTask Force to receive funding for the Catalytic Converter Program Grant through the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) -- Resolution 24-124 D. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the procurement and replacement of water utility endpoints, meters, and antennas for residential and commercial water meters from Republic Meter of Dallas, TX — Resolution 24-125 E. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to designate Demi Engman, Director of Planning & Community Development, as the Certifying Officer for HUD Environmental Reviews — Resolution 24-126 F. Council to consider approving letters of support for the Port of Beaumont's PIDP Grant Application - Main Street Terminal 2 Rail, Dock and Shed Project — Resolution 24-127 G. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $12 Million — Resolutions 24-128 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. Minutes — May 21,2024 AYES: NAYS: MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO THM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NONE Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) Pentair Hydromatic Pumps and a new Carrier Assembly Railing System at the Long Street Lift Station, The Long Street Lift Station pumps wastewater from the gravity sewer system to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city staff was investigating two (2) pump failures at the Long Street Lift Station recently and it was determined that the railing system that holds the pumps in place has deteriorated beyond repair resulting in the two (2) pumps failing. The total pricing for one (1) Pentair Hydromatic Premium Efficiency Submersible Pump (60HP), one (1) Pentair Hydromatic Non -Clog Pump (30HP), and a new Carrier Assembly Railing System is $72,540,00 and was obtained from Automatic Pump of Beaumont, the sole source provider of the Pentair Hydromatic pumps. The quote and sole source letter are attached for your reference. The delivery time is estimated to be between 12-16 weeks after the order is received. Funds will come from the Water Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL BE AND THEY ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PENTAIR HYDROMATIC PUMPS AND ONE (1 ) NEW CARRIER ASSEMBLY RAILING SYSTEM FOR THE LONG STREET LIFT STATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,540.00 FROM AUTOMATIC PUMP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion, AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NE[LD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-129 2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to SETEX Construction Corp, of Beaumont, for the Forsythe Drainage Improvements Project. The Forsythe Drainage Improvements Project extends from Jefferson St to Archie St. It consists of removing and replacing deteriorated roadway and drainage infrastructure and installs new curb inlets, manholes, storm sewer pipes, concrete curb, roadway base and asphalt pavement surface. This rehabilitated storm sewer is needed to restore the Minutes — May 21,2024 functionality of the storm sewer and effectively drain stormwater runoff from the adjacent areas. On April 18, 2024, five (5) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate is $770,000.00. Contractor Location Base Bid SETEX Construction Corp. Beaumont, TX $ 683,166.00 Eastex Utility Construction Beaumont, TX $ 749,284.16 Triangle Civil Services Beaumont, TX $ 760,632.00 ALLCO, LLC Beaumont, TX $ 848,583.00 Norman Highway Constructors, Inc. Beaumont, TX $1,120,478.00 The Public Works Engineering staff recommends this project be awarded to the lowest bidder, SETEX Construction Corp., in the amount of $683,166.00. A total of sixty (60) calendar days are allocated for completion of the project. Funding will come from the Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SETEX CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF BEAUMOINT, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $683466.00 FOR THE FORSYTHE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tern Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-130 3. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 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 Nos. 1-2 were in the amount of $624,325.75. Proposed Change Order No. -3, in the amount of $1,026,822.00, is needed for the rehabilitation of the roads at the Wastewater Treatment Plant that were originally bid as additive bid items. The additive bid items were not part of the original scope of work, they were optional and could be added later if the budget allowed. This proposed Change Order will add these items to the contract at the prices received at the time of bidding. A total of Minutes — May 21,2024 sixty (60) additional calendar days will be added to the contract for the additional work, if approved, Change Order No. 3 will result in a new contract amount of $8,498,661.75. Funds will come from the Water Revenue Bond. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 1N THE AMOUNT OF $1,026,822.00, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THAT'S NEEDED FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE ROADS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT THAT WAS ORIGINALLY KIDDED AS ADDITIVE BID ITEMS, THEREBY INCREASING THE, TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $8,498,661.75 FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION CITYWIDE -PHASE V (REBID) PROJECT. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GE,TZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-131 4. Council to consider a request to abandon a portion of Stewart, Leiper, Verone, and Lamar Street rights -of -way. The Port of Beaumont is requesting to abandon a portion of rights -of -way, and all alleyways and easements within an area surrounded by Port, Buford, Carroll, Stewart, Herring, Lamar, Verone, Leiper and Powell Streets near the Port. They intend to develop the site to accommodate truck queing, cargo storage and workforce development to increase efficiency of operations and adjust to the growing infrastructure needs associated with moving goods and services to and from the Port. Note, streetlights and storm improvements exist within the right-of-way of said abandonment area. At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request to abandon a portion of Stewart, Leiper, Verone, and Lamar Street rights -of -way, with the following conditions: 1. A drainage easement shall be retained on Verone, Stewart and Lamar Streets to maintain all existing storm sewer infrastructure. 2. Proposed sanitary sewer plans must receive approval from the City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department, 3. Proposed relocation of fire hydrants must receive approval from the City of Beaumont Fire Department. 4. Any streetlights within the abandoned area shall convert to private security lights within a private property upon approval of the abandonment. Security lighting is optional and therefore, billing for continued usage shall be transferred to the owner or the lights shall be removed. Minutes — May 21,2024 Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: A drainage easement shall be retained on Verone, Stewart and Lamar Streets to maintain all existing storm sewer infrastructure. 2. Proposed sanitary sewer plans must receive approval from the City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department, 3. Proposed relocation of fire hydrants must receive approval from the City of Beaumont Fire Department. 4. Any streetlights within the abandoned area shall convert to private security lights within a private property upon approval of the abandonment. Security lighting is optional and therefore, billing for continued usage shall be transferred to the owner or the lights shall be removed. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF STEWART, LEIPER, VERONE, AND LAMAR STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY WITH THE CONDITIONS, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE AT THE PORT OF BEAUMONT. Mayor Pro Tern Turner seconded the motion. AYES; MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NE ILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 24-022 PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments on the Public Services and Public Facilities and Improvements line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2024 Annual Action Plan and consider approving a resolution adopting the 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Open: 2:20 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 2:20 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 5. Council to consider approving a resolution adopting the 2024 Annual Action Plan. As mandated by the U,S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City Council has conducted a public hearing and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. Community Development staff and the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) hosted a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the 2024 Annual Action Plan. Attached are Minutes — May 21,2024 the proposed Budget for the 2024 Program year, recommendation of funding from the CDAC and applicant project summaries. Funds will come from the' U,S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ADOPT THE 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-132 COUNCIL.MEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard orseen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: ■ The Claim of Danette Mickens; Charge No. 460-2023-03201 Open Session,�f the meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m. Roy WEst,'Ma or Tina Broussard, City Clerk 0 4 C 6 a1 Minutes - May 21,2024