HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/29/2024 AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 5:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Communications Update
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-8, 10 & 11, or
any other topic. Item 9 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens
cannot speak on that item.
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 October 15, 2024, City Council meeting minutes.
B. Council consider a resolution to approve the renewal of an annual maintenance
agreement with Systemates, Inc., located in Richardson, TX.
C. Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of one dump truck for use in the
Water Utilities Department.
D. Council consider approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with
Tyler Technologies of Plano, TX.
E. Council consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance agreement from
SoftwareOne, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI for Microsoft Office 365 which is used by all city
departments.
F. Council consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten feet by ten feet (10’
X10’) wide Exclusive Water Line Easement.
G. Council consider a resolution approving the City of Beaumont Investment Policy.
H. Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of 17 vehicles for use in various
City departments.
I. Council consider a resolution approving the annual contract to provide towing services
for Fleet Management, Code Enforcement and Police Department.
J. Council to consider a resolution casting the City of Beaumont's votes (533) to Lauren
Williams Mason for election to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of
Directors for the 2025-2026 term of office.
K. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute related
documents to accept donated property located at Kenneth Street and West Virginia
Street.
L. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to receive
funding in an amount up to $2,500.00 through the Motiva 2024 First Responder Grant
Program.
M. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive
funding through the FY 2024 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.
N. Council consider a resolution approving the annual contract of grounds maintenance
for Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 5 to the contract with Callan Marine, Ltd., for the Riverfront Park Restoration
Project.
2. Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to apply
for grant monies from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission (JCTC), in the
amount of $13,210 for a split advertisement billboard in Mont Belvieu, TX with the
Beaumont CVB.
3. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the amount for
purchase and installation of remote fuel level monitors and related control panels for
Water Production generators
4. Council consider a resolution authorizing the lease of five (5) vehicles with Enterprise
FM Trust.
5. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance
and authorize final payment to Eastex Utility Construction for the Union Pacific
Railroad Ditch Maintenance (Washington Blvd to Virginia St) Project
6. Council to approve an Ordinance allowing the City to place a lien on real property for
failure to pay utility bills.
7. Council consider an amendment to Article 24.09 of the City of Beaumont’s Code of
Ordinances.
8. Council consider a resolution supporting a designation for a State Historical Marker.
9. Council consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24-065, a Specific Use
Permit to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio within an RCR
(Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel
Street.
10. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with_______________________to conduct a market study, perform planning and
design services, determine estimated costs and develop a business and financing
plan related to the possible development of a hotel on property owned by the City
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Comments Related to a Grant
Application and Contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive
Operating Assistance Funds for the BMT ZIP.
REGULAR AGENDA
11. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application and execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to
receive Operating Assistance funds for the BMT Zip.
WORK SESSION
Council to Discuss the Proposed 2025 Bond Election and Process
Council to Discuss the Downtown Proactive Code Enforcement Update
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at (409) 880-3777.