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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 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.