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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCT 29 2024 MINT E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert "A.J." Turner, At -Large ROY WEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large Taylor Neild, Mayor Pro Tern CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward Il Audvwin Samuel, Ward III OCTOBER 29, 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 October 29, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 5:30 p.m, to consider the following: Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons 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 can't speak on that item. Mayor Vilest called the council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pastor Kirkland P. Hall, Senior Pastor of the Mount Gilead Missionary 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 Tern Neild, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Samuel. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition None Public Comment: Persons 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 can't speak on that item. (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) Alto Watson Mary Williams Terry Roy 2615 Gladys 9380 Riggs 1050 Ashley Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Beaumont TX Minutes — October 29, 2024 Albert Harrison 1240 Ashley Beaumont TX Melissa Bradford Barbara Wilson Jen Trenbeath 1085 Gildre 1096 Calder 2020 Chevy Chase Beaumont TX Beaumont TX 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 October 15, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider a resolution to approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Systemates, Inc., located in Richardson, TX — Resolution 24-264 C. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of one dump truck for use in the Water Utilities Department — Resolution 24-266 D. Council to consider approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, TX -- Resolution 24-266 E. Council to 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 -- Resolution 24-267 F. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten -feet by ten feet (10' X10') wide Exclusive Water Line Easement-- Resolution 24-268 G. Council to consider a resolution approving the City of Beaumont Investment Policy — Resolution 24-269 H. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of 17 vehicles for use in various City departments -- Resolution 24-270 Council to consider a resolution approving the annual contract to provide towing services for Fleet Management, Code Enforcement and Police Department — Resolution 24-271 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 — Resolution 24-272 K. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents to accept donated property located at Kenneth Street and West Virginia Street— Resolution 24-273 L. Council to 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 — Resolution 24-274 Minutes — October 29, 2€324 M. Council to 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 — Resolution 24-275 Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item N. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED N. Council to consider a resolution approving the annual contract of grounds maintenance for Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Item N on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES; MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND SAMUEL NAYS; NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU MOTION PASSED Resolution 24-275 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council to 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. On January 24, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-030, the City Council awarded a contract to Callan Marine, of Galveston, in the amount of $16,879,376.00, for the Riverfront Park Restoration Project. There were previous change order Nos. 1-4, in the amount of $159,745.46. Proposed Change Order No. 5, in the amount of $65,000.00, is necessary to account for a design change from access stairways to an access ramp that meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This design change will allow for the safety of pedestrians and compliance with ADA regulations. A total of forty-two (42) calendar days will be added to the contract for the additional work. Minutes — October 29, 2024 The contract includes a contingency allowance amount of $1,000,000.00. If approved, Change Order No. 5 will be deducted from the contingency allowance resulting in no change to the current contract amount of $17,039,121.46. Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $581,729.86, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $1,265,953.20, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $15,191,438.40, 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. 5, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO BE PAID FROM THE CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE, THEREBY RESULTING IN NO CHANGE TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $171039,121.46 FOR THE RIVERFRONT PARK RESTORATION PROJECT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-277 2. Council to 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. The Beaumont Convention Visitors Bureau would like to apply for grant monies from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission for part of the cost of the outdoor billboard in Mont Belvieu, Texas on IH-10 East, promoting visitors to Beaumont and highlighting the Ben J. Rogers visitor information center at exit 846 by using a prominent Texas social media influencer@MyCurlyAdventures, and showcasing the VisitBeaumontTx.com website. The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau will be funding the remainder of the payment for the billboard. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR GRANT MONIES FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION (JCTC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,210.00 TO BE USED FOR A SPLIT ADVERTISEMENT BILLBOARD IN MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS WITH THE BEAUMONT CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMSERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Minutes -- October 29, 2024 MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-278 3. Council to 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. On April 2, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-087, City Council approved the purchase and installation of remote fuel level monitors and related control panels for the water production generators at the Lawson Pump Station and Pine Street Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $125,212.34 from the authorized dealer and sole source provider for Caterpillar machinery, Mustang CAT of Houston, Texas. The cost of the fuel level monitors, and installation was $120,881.07, decreasing the initial amount by $4,331.27, During the installation process, it was determined that the Lawson's Pump Station generator needed to be offline to complete the upgrade. As a result, Mustang CAT rented a generator and had it delivered to the jobsite from July 8, 2024, through July 17, 2024, to have backup power through Hurricane Beryl and to complete the installation. The cost of the nine -day generator rental was $35,450,00, The total cost for the project is $156,331.07. Quotes were obtained from two local vendors which were in line with the charges from Mustang CAT for the generator rental. Funds will come from the Water Revenue Bonds. Approval of the resolution. Councl lmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO MUSTANG CAT, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,450.00, FOR THE NINE (9) GENERATOR RENTALS FOR BACKUP POWER AT THE LAWSON PUMP STATION DURING HURRICANE BERYL. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-279 4. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the lease of five (5) vehicles with Enterprise FM Trust. In September of 2016, the City Council approved an equity lease agreement with Enterprise FM Trust (EFM) through Resolution No. 16-187. The contract was awarded by the City to EFM by utilizing the TIPS USA cooperative contract #2072816. Minutes —October 29, 2024 The City of Beaumont's fleet includes over 400 vehicles that are lightweight or medium-sized vehicles. These vehicles range in age from new to more than 28 years old, with an average age of eleven (11) years. Each year during the budget process, all fleet vehicles are looked at for age, mileage, maintenance and repair cost, and priority in providing city services to determine if they need to be replaced. This year we have 2 units that are new leases for Water and 3 units that are exchange leases for Solid Waste. EFM's fleet management program provides a solution to this problem of aging vehicles through equity leases and resale. The equity lease is typically for a term of five years. At the end of the lease term, the City can either purchase the vehicle for the residual value or can have EFM sell the vehicle through auction, whereby the City receives the net proceeds. At that time, the city can either keep the proceeds or use them to put another new vehicle under lease. The advantages to this program include the creation of a replacement cycle for City vehicles that tend to be left behind, improved fuel efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, higher resale return through a broad and well -established resale network, and more properly matched vehicles to the needs of the operation. There are no wear and tear penalties, or mileage restrictions built into the lease. The Texas Local Government Code Chapter 791 allows a governmental agency to enter into a joint purchasing agreement The City entered this lease agreement with EFM through Region VIII Education Services Center, The Interlocal Purchasing System, or TIPS which awarded a competitively bid contract. Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund - $15,963.12 and the Solid Waste Fund - $22,402.32. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Nelld moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO LEASE FIVE (5) VEHICLES FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENTAS AMENDED BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND ENTERPRISE FM TRUST. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-280 5. Council to 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. On April 30, 2024, by Resolution No. 24.115, City Council awarded a contract to Eastex Utility Construction, of Beaumont, in the amount of $177,333.00, for the Union Pacific Railroad Ditch Maintenance (Washington Blvd. to Virginia St.) Project. There was a previous Change Order No. 1, with no dollar amount. Minutes — October 29, 2024 The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $27,961.65 is recommended. Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE AND MAKE FINAL PAYMENT TO EASTTEX UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, BEAUMONT, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1773333.00, FOR THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD DITCH MAINTENANCE (WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TO VIRGINIA STREET) PROJECT. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-281 6. Council to consider an Ordinance allowing the City to place a lien on real property for failure to pay utility bills. On September 17, 2024, the Council discussed the City's collection abilities for delinquent utility bills. Staff was asked to bring back suggestions to Council for the improvement of collections. A lien is one tool that the city has to do that. Pursuant to Section 552.0025 of the Texas Focal Government Code, a City is entitled to perfect a lien on the real property of any real property owner that fails to pay for City -provided utility services, including water, wastewater, and solid waste. Categories of customers that would be exempt from a lien are: (1) Homestead property is protected by the Texas Constitution. (2) Property on which service was connected in a tenant's name after notice by the property owner to the municipality that the property is rental property; and (3) Property on which service was connected in a tenant's name prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived. The City's lien for delinquent utility bills shall be perfected by filing in the real property records of the County a notice of lien containing the legal description of the property and the account number for the delinquent charges. Said lien shall be signed by the City Manager or their designee and will be released when said lien is satisfied and paid in full. Interest shall accrue on the amount stated in the lien at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum, or the legal allowable rate beginning on the date that the lien is perfected. Approval of the ordinance. Minutes — October 29, 2024 Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO PLACE LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY UTILITY BILLS. Mayor Pro Tem Neild seconded the motion. AYES; MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 24-066 7. Council to consider an amendment to Article 24.09 of the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances. The City Council adopted Article 24.09 Vacant Building Registry into the City's Code of Ordinances on September 3, 2024. Since adoption, staff have received interest from business owners to have properties within the Lower Calder Avenue be incorporated into the vacant building registry. The Lower Calder Avenue area is all lots abutting the right-of-way of Calder Avenue extending from Main Street heading west to the easternmost right-of-way line where Calder Avenue intersects South Eleventh Street. In addition, the Downtown Advisory Committee requested staff to define the term "floor plan," for the purpose of clarity. Staff found this request to be valid as the city has heavily invested in infrastructure and drainage improvements within the Lower Calder Avenue area over the years. Additionally, this area could be considered the gateway to Downtown Beaumont, it is within the Old Town Antique District, and near the Oaks Historic District. Staff recommends approval of the amendments to incorporate the Lower Calder Avenue area into the vacant building registry to reduce further blighting of vacant structures, encourage occupancy, and improve overall public health and welfare to this area. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 24.09 OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 24-067 Minutes — October 29, 2024 8. Council to consider a resolution supporting a designation for a State Historical Marker, Jennifer Trenbeath, with the Jefferson County Historical Commission, is seeking support for an Undertold Marker application through the Texas Historical Commission. The Undertold Marker program was established to address historical gaps, promote diversity of topics, and proactively document significant underrepresented subjects or untold series. The application is to highlight the 1943 Beaumont Race Riots. The marker, if approved by City Council and accepted by the Texas Historical Commission, is proposed to be located at 801 Pearl Street, which was the location of the Beaumont Police Station at the time of the riots. The deadline for the submittal of the application to the Texas Historic Commission is November 15, 2024. The Historic Landmark Commission voted 9-0-1 on October 14, 2024, to approve this request. Approval of the resolution. COUncilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUPPORT AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE HISTORICAL DESIGNATION, WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE HISTORY FOR THE 1943 BEAUMONT RACE RIOTS LOCATED AT 801 PEARL STREET, IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-282 9. Council to consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24-065, a Specific Use Permitto allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio within an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street. On October 15, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 24-065 issuing 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. Conditions relating to the Specific Use Permit were inadvertently omitted and an amendment to Ordinance No. 24-065 is necessary by adding the following conditions as per the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission: It is the responsibility of the property owner to consistently monitor customer parking and mitigate traffic issues that may arise. 2. A parking agreement shall be arranged with the parking lot owner west of 2398 Laurel and a copy be provided to the City Engineering department. Minutes — October 29, 2024 3. Any installed lighting be directional and not adversely affect neighboring properties. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED 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, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS; NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 24-065-A 10, Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stonehedge Holdings, LLC., 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. For several decades the city has invested significantly in the redevelopment of Downtown Beaumont. As a result, Downtown Beaumont serves as the premier location for festivals, private events, arts and culture in Southeast Texas. However, one key element that Downtown Beaumont lacks that almost every successfully redeveloped downtown of this size has is a full -service hotel in its downtown. To that end, the City is seeking to enter into an agreement with Stonehedge Holdings, LLC., to conduct a market analysis, 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. It should be noted that an agreement contains multiple phases of work. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Nelld moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STONEHEDGE HOLDINGS, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000.00, 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, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STONEHEDGE HOLDINGS LLC, FOR THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. Minutos — October 29, 2024 AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-283 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. Public Hearing Open: 6:29 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 6:29 p.m. 11. Council to 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 BMT ZIP. The City of Beaumont, through its transit operator BMT Zip, has prepared a grant application for FY 2023 grant funds from the FTA. The grant will help fund labor, fringe benefits, vehicles, parts and supplies, purchased services, utilities, insurance, licenses, and all other miscellaneous expenses needed for the operation and maintenance of the BMT Zip incurred in FY 2023, In addition, funds will be budgeted for equipment and bus facilities improvements including an extension to the existing fuel and service area canopy, and for the installation of a security gate to the bus yard. The grant period for both 5307 & 5339 grants run from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Funds will come from the Federal Transit Administration. Source Amount FTA 5307 Grant $3,118,637 City Share $3,118,637 FTA 5339 Grant $255,890 City Share $51,178 Total: $6,544,342 Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TO RECEIVE OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE BMT zip. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. Minutes — October 29, 2024 AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 24-284 WORK SESSION Council to Discuss the Proposed 2025 Band Election and Process Council to Discuss the Downtown Proactive Code Enforcement Update COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas,gov) lion, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. 05 Minutes — October 29, 2024 ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § 1, Ejjpp,&. , as a member of the Y)eQn.ry)t)Vj+_(QjV Council, Commission, or Board) m e this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: 1, and/or a person or persons related to me, have a substantial int rest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the t� (City Council, Corimmission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 171.002. The business entity i5 r I •k' i em (Name) (Address) ("I,°' or name of relative and relationship) have{has a substantial interest in this business entity for the following reasons: (check all of which are applicable.) Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity. Ownership of either 10 percent or more or $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. Funds received from the. business entity exceed 10 percent of (my, her, his). gross income for the previous year. Real property is involved, and (I, he, she) have an interest which is an equitable or legal ownership with a fair market value of at least $2,500. A relative of mine, within the first or second degree by blood or marriage, has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a decision of the public body of which l am a member. Upon filing of this affidavit with the City Clerk, l affirm that I will abstain from voting on any decision involving this business entity andp� from any further {participation on this matter whatsoever. Signed this the °day of .�� , 20 Signature'of Official 3 M e Title BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared—Flard Fr and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her i nowledge or belief. SWORN to and subscribed before me this the day o 0 �i� � _ , 20c . TINA G, BROUSSARDNotary Public in and for the Sate of Texas b %•;,•�a�@7. xis�$gp3m12m2�327