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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 II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III FEB RUARY 4, 2025 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 February 4, 2025, 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 -- TxDOT Status Update of Construction
Projects within the City of Beaumont
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-7. (or
any other topic).
Mayor West called the council meeting, to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Rick White, with Christian Fellowship 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
Mayor West read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held after the
conclusion of Councilmember Comments.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-7, (or any
other topic). (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at
beaumonttexas.gov)
James Callas
Larry Gouthia
3375 Rosemary Dr.
P.O. Box 20042
Beaumont TX
Beaumont TX
C.J. Lintner
9311 N. Meridian
Indianapolis IN
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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 minutes of the January 7, 2025, City Council meeting
minutes.
B. Council to consider a resolution approving amendments to the transit Purchasing and
Procurement Policy for the transit management of Beaumont, also known as Beaumont ZIP --
Resolution — 25-009
C. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the transit management of the City of Beaumont
to award a tire lease contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC., for the
Beaumont ZIP transit revenue fleet— Resolution 25-010
D. Council to consider a resolution approving award of a contract for the masonry repointing and
repair to the Jefferson Theatre West wall -- Resolution 25-011
E. Council to consider a resolution approving a five-year lease purchase agreement with KS
State Bank located in Manhattan, Kansas related to the purchase of a fire truck--- Resolution
25-012
F. Council to consider a resolution providing for the reimbursement of a capital expenditure
incurred prior to the closing of financing -- Resolution 25-013
G. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of a fire truck — Resolution 25-014
N. Council to consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract to supply asphaltic
concrete for use by the City — Resolution 25-015
I. Council to consider a resolution to enter into a contract for a grant application and
administrative services -- Resolution 25-016
J. Council to consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, the Director of Planning and
Community Development and Transit Management of Beaumont to file applications with the
Federal Transit Administration — Resolution 25-017
K. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for
and receive funding in an amount up to $90,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice,
Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program (PSN) -- Resolution 25-018
L. Council to consider a resolution approving the purchase of four (4) thirty-foot CNG Buses for
Municipal Transit System — Resolution 25-019
M. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for
and receive funding in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00 through the State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant Program Resolution 25-020
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N. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for
and receive funding in an amount not to exceed $35,900.00 through the State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant Program -- Resolution 25-021
O. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for
and receive funding in an amount not to exceed $148,000.00 through the State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant Program -- Resolution 25-022
P. Council to consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for
and receive funding in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 through the State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant Program — Resolution 25-023
Councilmember I~eldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND
SAMUEL
NAYS: MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD
MOTION PASSED
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
10, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to King Solution Services, LLC, of
Houston, Texas for the City -Wide Pipe Bursting Contract — Phase 1.
On June 14, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-153, City Council awarded a contract to King
Solution Services, Inc., of Houston, in the amount of $3,670,700.00, for the City -Wide Pipe
Bursting Contract -- Phase I Project.
There were previous Change Order Nos. 1-9 in the amount of $600,575.00,
Proposed Change Order No. 10, in the amount of ($573,233.80), is required to adjust the
estimated quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of
the project and to add an additional two (2) calendar days to reflect the actual time used in
the completion of the project. If approved, the final contract amount will be $3,698,041.20.
The project has been inspected by Water Utilities Staff and found to be complete in
accordance with the provisions and terms set out in the contract. Acceptance of Change
Order No. 10, maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $400,567.45 is
recommended.
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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 10 IN THE AMOUNT OF ($573,233.80),
ACCEPT MAINTENANCE, AND MAKE FINAL PAYMENT TO KING SOLUTION SERVICES, LLC, OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,567.45 FOR THE CITY-WIDE PIPE BURSTING CONTRACT -PHASE I;
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AND THAT TWO (2) ADDITIONAL DAYS ARE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT. Councilmember Durio
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-024
2. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to SETEX
Construction Corp., of Beaumont, for the Fannett Road Sidewalk Improvements.
The Fannett Road Sidewalk Improvements Project consists of placing new sidewalks and
ADA compliant curb ramps along the south side of Fannett Road as well as updating parts of
the sidewalk on the north side of Fannett Road and bringing the existing curb ramps up to
ADA compliance.
On January 2, 2025, five (5) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and
equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate is $940,000.00. The bid totals are
indicated in the table below:
Contractor
Location
Base Bid Amount
SETEX Construction Corp.
Beaumont, TX
$783,958.00
Elite Contractors
Kirb ville, TX
$808,915.00
Eastex Utility Construction
Beaumont, TX
$824,605.00
Norman Highway Constructors, Inc.
Oran e, TX
$940,294.00
MK Constructors (BIDS Constructors LLC
dba MK Constructors
Vidor, TX
$1,174,900.00
The Public Works Engineering staff recommends this project be awarded to the lowest
bidder, SETEX Construction Corp., in the amount of $783,958.00. A total of 150 calendar
days are allocated for completion of the project.
Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE, BID SUBMITTED BY SETEX
CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $783,958.00, BE ACCEPTED BY
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SETEX CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FORTHE FANNETT
ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-025
3. Council to consider an ordinance amending the FY 2025 Budget.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget, He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget
ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the
appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget and that interfund
transfers are in accordance with financial policies as approved within the budget document.
The City's 2024 fiscal year ended on September 30, 2024, At that time there were contracts,
purchases of goods and services, and other items that were approved and budgeted in Fiscal
Year 2024, but the actual expenditure was incurred in Fiscal Year 2025. Exhibit "A" lists the
carryover items for those expenditures that are being requested so that the budget for those
items can be reestablished in the current fiscal year. These expenditures were originally
included in the budget projections for Fiscal Year 2024, Exhibit "B" lists the FY 2025
amendment items. All items will be funded from available balances as of 9130/24.
The details of the proposed amendments are as follows:
1. The General Fund's adopted Ending Fund Balance for FY 2025 is estimated to be
$43,407,670. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the General Fund. These requested items were estimated in the FY
2024 budget. The total General Fund carryforward request is $205,965. This includes
items in various departments, including the following departments: I.T., Facilities
Maintenance, Recreation, Planning and Community Development, Parks &
Greenspace, and Police. These requested items were received or paid for in the new
fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior fiscal year to be carried
forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost. See Exhibit "A" for a listing of each
carryforward item.
In addition to the carryforward items, the City authorized an amount up to $275,000 for
pre -development -related services for costs associated with determining the feasibility
for construction of a potential full -service conference hotel to be developed in the
downtown area. The selected developer, Stonehenge Holdings, and third parties
engaged by the developer, are currently performing such work that includes, but is not
limited to, providing due diligence for a market study, architectural and engineering
services, and financing options for the hotel project. This item was voted on and
approved by the City Council at the October 29, 2024, City Council meeting.
The budget also needs to be amended by $111,200 to cover the cost for the City's
seasonal workers, in the Recreation Department. Funding for the cost of these
seasonal workers had been included in the City's budget in the past and was not
included in the proposed budget for FY 2025. This funding amount adjusts the total
budget for seasonal workers to last fiscal year's budget level.
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The budget requires an amendment to reallocate two (2) positions from the General
Fund to the Health Grants Fund. These two positions were inadvertently added to the
General Fund's listing of positions. Also, the budget will need to be amended to
include reimbursement for street repairs completed by Public Works for the Water
Utilities Department. Adjustments for these two items, and adjustment for standby pay
totaling $16,600 will result in a reduction of $453,341 in General Fund expenditures.
The final General Fund budget amendment request is for a new division within the
Recreation Department: Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. The amendment includes
temporary wages for Track, contract services for Basketball and Flag Football, and
additional wages & benefits for Program Coordination. This budget amendment
request is for a total of $103,770 in General Fund expenditure and $32,000 in General
Fund revenues.
With this budget amendment, the General Fund is projected to end FY 2025 with a
Projected Ending Fund Balance of $43,403,041. The projected Fund Balance
Percentage is 25.9% of the General Fund's annual operating expenditure, which is
5.9% greater than the policy requirement of not less than 20% of the annual operating
expenditure. See Exhibit "B" for the other budget amendment items and Exhibit "C" for
a summary and available fund balances, as projected with these proposed
amendments.
General Fund
Original Bud et
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total
Expenditures
$167,556,655
$242,594
$167,799,249
Total Revenues
$164,010,086
$32,000.00
$164,042,086
2. The Capital Reserve Fund's adopted Ending Fund Balance for FY 2025 is estimated to
be $358,480. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all of the requested
carryforwards in the Capital Reserve Fund. These requested items were estimated in
the FY 2024 budget. The total Capital Reserve Fund carryforward request is
$1,506,102. This includes items in various departments, including the following
departments: I.T., Parks & Greenspace, Public Works, Fire, and the Police
Department. These requested items were received or paid for in the new fiscal year
and require the available budget from the prior fiscal year to be carried forward to the
new fiscal year to offset the cost. See Exhibit "A" for a listing of each carryforward
item.
In addition to these carryforward items, the City Council authorized the application and
receipt of funding through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
for use by Information Technology. This item was voted on and approved by the City
Council at the March 5, 2024, City Council meeting. Total project cost is $47,366
with a match requirement of $7,401.
With this budget amendment, the Capital Reserve Fund is projected to end FY 2025
with a Projected Ending Fund Balance of $351,079. See Exhibit "B" for the other
budget amendment items and Exhibit "C" for a summary and available fund balances,
as projected with these proposed amendments.
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Capital Reserve
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Fund
Total
$6,689,832
$1,553,468
$8,243,300
Expenditures
Total Revenues
$3,438,900
$39,965
$3,478,865
3. The Health Grants Fund adopted Ending Fund Balance for FY 2025 is estimated to be
$214,411. The total Health Grants Fund amendment request is $159,941 in
expenditures and revenues to reallocate two (2) positions from the General Fund to
the Health Grants Fund, With this budget amendment, the Health Grants Fund is
projected to end FY 2025 with a Projected Ending Fund Balance of $214,411.
Health Grant Funds
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$1,296,377
$159,941
$1,456,318
Total Revenues
$1,296,377
$169,941
$1,456,318
4. The Five -Year Community Investment Plan (CIP) includes capital funding in the
current fiscal year for the West Lucas Drive Storm Sewer Rehabilitation at
$2,250,000. The project's scope of work in the current fiscal year consists of
stabilizing the soil surrounding the storm sewer pipe by grouting the underground
cavities. The planned work for fiscal year 2026 will fully rehabilitate the storm sewer
line with point repairs and installation of a structural cement liner. After evaluating the
approved numbers allocated for this project in the current fiscal year and revisiting the
original estimate with the Contractor, staff requests additional funding to cover the
work planned for this fiscal year. This budget amendment request totals $1,171,812,
With this budget amendment, the Street Rehab Fund is projected to end FY 2025 with
the adopted ending fund balance amount of $0.
The Street Rehab
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$11,000,000
$1,171,813
$12,171,813
Total Revenues
$11,000,000
$1,171,813
$12,171,813
5. The Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fund adopted Ending Fund
Balance for FY 2025 is estimated to be $1,551,228. The total Public, Educational, and
Governmental Fund requires an amendment for audio/visual upgrades at the following
locations; Civic Center, Lakeside Center Auditorium, Police Department Training
Room, and the Event Centre. This budget amendment request is for a total of $5,450
in PEG fund expenditure. With this budget amendment, the PEG Fund is projected to
end FY 2025 with a Projected Ending Fund Balance of $1,545,778.
PEG Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
AmedEE?�]Budget
Total Expenditures
$765,403$6,450
6. The Water Utilities Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is estimated to
be $15,110,952. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the Water Utilities Fund. These requested items were estimated in the
FY 2024 budget. The total Water Utilities Fund carryforward request is $1,007,927.
This includes items for various projects, including the following: Republic Meter
Endpoint Repair Project, Wetland Outfall Pipe Coating, Elevated Storage Tank
Cleaning, and Generator/Fuel Tank Monitoring. These requested items were received
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or paid for in the new fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior
fiscal year to be carried forward to the new fiscal year.
Water Utilities Fundl
Original Budget I
Proposed Amendment
I Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
1 $59,806,386
1 $1,007,927
$60,814,313
7. The Solid Waste Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is estimated to be
$3,681,908. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the Solid Waste Fund. These requested items were estimated in the
FY 2024 budget. The total Solid Waste Fund carryforward request is $586,544 for the
purchase of two (2) grapple bodies. These requested items were received or paid for in
the new fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior fiscal year to be
carried forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost,
Solid Waste
Management Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$14,533,800
$586,544
$15,120,344
8. The Tyrrell Historical Trust Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is
estimated to be $15,027, This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the
requested carryforwards in the Tyrrell Historical Trust Fund. These requested items
were estimated in the FY 2024 budget. The total Tyrrell Historical Trust Fund
carryforward request is $14,321 for the installation of a security camera for Tyrrell
Library. These requested items were received or paid for in the new fiscal year and
require the available budget from the prior fiscal year to be carried forward to the new
fiscal year to offset the cost.
Tyrrell Historical Trust
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$38,912
$14,321
$63,233
9. The Municipal Transit Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is estimated
to be $218,848, This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the Municipal Transit Fund. These requested items were estimated in
the FY 2024 budget. The total Municipal Transit Fund carryforward request is $65,892
for the installation of bus stop signs and handicap ramps. These requested items were
received or paid for in the new fiscal year and require the available budget from the
prior fiscal year to be carried forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost.
Municipal Transit Fund
I Original Bud et
Pro osed Amendment
Amended Budge
Total Expenditures
$6,842,333
$65,892
$6,908,225
10. The Julie Rogers Trust Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is estimated
to be $104,699. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the Julie Rogers Trust Fund. These requested items were estimated in
the FY 2024 budget. The total Julie Rogers Trust Fund carryforward request is $13,453
for the upholstering of the Julie Roger's Theatre. These requested items were received
or paid for in the new fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior fiscal
year to be carried forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost. See Exhibit "A" for a
listing of each carryforward item.
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Julie Rogers Trust Fundl
Ori inaN Budgetl
Proposed Amendmentl
Amended Budget
Total Ex enditures
$0
$13,453
$13,453
11. The General Liability Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is estimated to
be $1,631. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the requested
carryforwards in the General Liability Fund. These requested items were estimated in
the FY 2024 budget. The total General Liability Fund carryforward request is $260,000
for a liability settlement. These requested items were received or paid for in the new
fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior fiscal year to be carried
forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost.
General Liability Fund
I Original Budgetl
Proposed Amendmentl
Amended Bud et
Total Expenditures
1 $1,530,000
1 $260,000
1 $1,780,000
12. The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund unaudited Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024 is
estimated to be $4,932. This Ending Fund Balance takes into consideration all the
requested carryforwards in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. These requested items
were estimated in the FY 2024 budget. The total Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
carryforward request is $15,970 for Beach/Park on Waterway, computer equipment,
and installation of an additional security camera. These requested items were received
or paid for in the new fiscal year and require the available budget from the prior fiscal
year to be carried forward to the new fiscal year to offset the cost.
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$3,365,725
$15,970
$3,381,695
Funds will come from multiple funds.
Approval of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND, CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, TYRRELL
HISTORICAL TRUST FUND, MUNICIPAL TRANSIT FUND, JULIE ROGERS TRUST FUND, HOTEL OCCUPANCY
TAX FUND, PEG FUND, HEALTH GRANTS FUND, GENERAL LIABILITY FUND, AND GENERAL FUND;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Samuel seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND SAMUEL
NAYS: MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD AND COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-006
4. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Brystar
Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, for the Cattail Marsh Levee Emergency Repair Project.
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On December 17, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-334, City Council awarded a contract to
Brystar Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, in the amount of $128,771,00 for the Cattail Marsh
Levee Emergency Repair Project. The authorized work consisted of repairs to the failed
section of the levee and exterior side slope between Cell 1 and Hillebrandt Bayou.
On January 9, 2025, Brystar submitted an updated time and materials proposal estimated at
$25,000.00 to install and compact limestone base at various locations where haul trucks
have damaged the existing levee road during construction. Although the original not to
exceed estimate accounted for restoring sections of the levee road along the haul route, the
damage exceeded what was estimated before the project began due to unknowns about the
stability of the existing levee road,
If approved, the new contract amount would be $153,771.00.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE SUBMITTED UPDATED
PROPOSAL BY BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
FOR THE CATAIL MARSH LEVEE EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT. Mayor Pro Tern Neild seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-026
5. Council to consider an ordinance calling the General Election for May 3, 2025, to elect a
Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large, and four (4) Ward COuncilmembers (one for each
Wards 1, 11, Ili and IV); and approving a runoff election if necessary on June 7, 2025.
The City Charter dictates that all elected officials shall be elected on a regular election day
established by the Election Code of the State of Texas. The City of Beaumont is designating
the first Saturday of May to conduct this election and will conduct a joint election with the
Beaumont Independent School District and the Port of Beaumont. The City of Beaumont will
elect a Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large, and four (4) Ward Councilmembers (one
each for Wards 1, 11, 111 and IV). The Beaumont Independent School District will elect Trustees
for Single -Member Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 seats. The Port of Beaumont will elect one (1) Ward
2 seat and one (1) At -Large seat; and approve a runoff election, if necessary, on June 7,
2025.
Funds are available in the City Clerk's budget.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY,
2025 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING -A MAYOR, TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE AND FOUR
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(4) WARD COUNCILMEMBERS (WARDS I, II, 111 AND IV) AND; PROVIDING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT AT
SUCH ELECTION; DIRECTING THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT
ELECTION WITH THE BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PORT OF BEAUMONT; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND APPROVING A RUNOFF ELECTION IF
NECESSARY ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE 7, 2025. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-007
6. The Seale Rd, Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Project will be for the rehabilitation of existing
sanitary sewer lines by pipe bursting approximately 1,900 L.F. of existing 10" sanitary sewer
mains to 10" (10.75" OD) High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, as well as related
manholes and service connections.
On January 23, 2026, four (4) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and
equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is $209,390.00. The bid
totals are indicated in the table below:
Contractor
Location
Total Bid Amount
CZ Construction, LLC
Houston, TX
$167,400.00
To-Mex Construction, LLC
Houston, TX
$216,777.54
Vortex Services, LLC
Houston, TX
$297,405.00
SETEX Construction CorpHouston,
TX
$353,026.54
Based on a review of the bids and required documents received, Water Utilities staff
recommend awarding the project to the lowest bidder, CZ Construction, LLC in the amount of
$167,400,00. A total of 75 calendar days is allocated for substantial completion Of the project.
Funds will come from Water Revenue Bonds.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY CZ
CONSTRUCTION LLC,, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,400.00 BE ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT; FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEALE
ROAD SANITARY SEWER PIPE BUSTING PROJECT, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CZ CONSTRUCTION LLC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Minutes — February g, 2026
RESOLUTION 25-027
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to consider conducting a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding a grant
application and receipt of funds from the FTA's Emergency Relief Program
Public Hearing Open: 2:42 p.m.
None
Public Hearing Close: 2:42 p.m.
7. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Managerthe authority to submit a grant
application and execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive
Emergency Relief Funds for the Beaumont ZIP.
The BMT Zip, formerly known as Beaumont Municipal Transit, was allocated $113,528 for
emergency relief expenses because of Hurricane Harvey in the 3rd Allocation for Emergency
Relief Funds for Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
The total allocation is associated with BMT Zip operations, supplies and equipment used or
expended throughout the disaster. No local match is required.
Source
Amount
Federal Transit Administration
$113,528.00
Transportation Development Credits
$0
City of Beaumont
$0
Total:
$113,52$,00
Funds will come from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz 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 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS FOR THE
BEAUMONT ZIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,528.00. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUE=L
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-028
WORK SESSION
Minutes w February 4, 2025
0 Council to review and discuss the Beaumont Police Department's Response to Calls Report
® Council to review and discuss requests from developers for support for affordable housing
projects located at 5695 Concord Road and 4340 Westridge Lane
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen 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 Estate of Shirley Harrison v. Jefferson County, Texas; Cause No. 24DCCV2213
Caleb Fenter and Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local #399 Intervenors v. City of
Beaumont, Christopher S. Boone, Kenneth Williams, Roy West, Earl White, Taylor Neild,
Mike Getz, Audwin Samuel, Charles Durio, Albert Turner, and Randy Feldschau; Cause No.
B-210244
On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter in
accordance with Section 551,071 of Government Code:
a Bond Election
Open Sessi
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of the megting Ijourned at 3:37 p.m.
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes -- February 4, 2025