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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR 15 2025 - PACKET REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 1:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS Communication Update Strategic Plan Update RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-9 or any other topic. Citizens wishing to speak on Item 10 will be given the opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing. 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 April 1, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. B.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of two motorcycles for use in the Police department. C. Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Power Pro Series Ambulance Stretchers D.Council to consider an appointment to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. E.Council to consider appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. F.Council to consider an appointment to the Bond Advisory Committee. G.Council consider a resolution approving a three-year contract for grounds maintenance and litter removal in the Central Business District and the Beaumont Municipal Airport. H.Council consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 23-294 authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents to purchase two (2) tracts of property from Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church located at 1715 Pine Street. I.Council consider a resolution approving the annual renewal for server hosting of the Cityworks and ArcGIS servers by NewEdge Services, LLC of Frisco, TX. J.Council approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limit on Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287). REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Vogelsang XRipper Muncher Pump for the Prison Lift Station. 2.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase and installation of a 22:9 aspect ratio Direct View LED (DVLED) video wall from Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC of Houston, TX for use in the City Council Chambers and City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room. 3. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Elite Contractors, of Kirbyville, for the Laura Addition Drainage Improvements Project. 4.Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Beaumont Independent School District for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a new bus parking and maintenance building. 5. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bowie Office LLC for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a carpentry and residential construction company. 6.Council consider a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a PAX PWM250 mixer assembly for use at the South Elevated Storage Tank. 7. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). 8.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas for the Washington Boulevard 16-inch Water Line Replacement project. 9.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to SETEX Construction Corp, of Beaumont, Texas for the 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project. PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Staci Marks Burrows at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description of S5’ L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE – 4 and order the owners to abate public nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. REGULAR AGENDA 10.Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Staci Marks Burrows at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description of S5' L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. WORK SESSION Council to review and discuss Downtown Proactive Code Enforcement Update Council to review and discuss changes to the Parade Ordinance COUNCIL COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: The claim of Airon Reynolds, Jr. 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. A TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Tina Broussard, City Clerk MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider approving the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. BACKGROUND None FUNDING SOURCE None RECOMMENDATION Approval of the minutes. ATTACHMENTS 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 Tem CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward IIIApril 1, 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 April 1, 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 Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1 - 4. (or any other topic). Citizens wishing to speak on item 7 will be given the opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing. Items 5 & 6 have already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can’t speak on those items. Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Roderic Bluiett of the New Horizons Church gave the invocation. Mayor West led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Lisa White, Deputy City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tem Neild, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Samuel. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Lisa White, Deputy City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition “National Public Health Week” – April 6-12, 2025 – Accepting; City of Beaumont Public Health Director, Mr. Kenneth Coleman. thth “77 Annual Neches River Festival” – Accepting; The 77 Social Chairman, Mrs. th Mellie Bevilaqua and the Neches River Festival 77 President, Mr. Justin Huff. “Junior League of Beaumont’s Annual Day of Service” – April 5, 2025 – Junior League of Beaumont – Accepting; Mrs. Arquelle Gilder, Junior League of Beaumont Community Project Chair “Autism Awareness Month” – April 2025 - Accepting; Ms. Ramona Parks, President of the Chi Zeta Chapter of Beaumont Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Minutes – April 1, 2025 “National Library Week”- April 6-12, 2025 – Accepting; Mr. Kenneth Semien, Sr. President, Beaumont Area Council of the Blind, Inc. Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1 - 4 (or any other topic). Citizens wishing to speak on item 7 will be given the opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing. Items 5 - 6 have already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens can’t speak on those items. (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) Jerome Alexander 1118 Evalon St. Beaumont, Texas Albert Harrison 1240 Ashley Beaumont, Texas Austin Sonnier 5555 Lexington Lumberton, Texas Jerry Sonnier 1318 Hwy 96 S.Lumberton, Texas Caitlin Howell 2550 LongBeaumont, Texas Dean Tucker 2550 LongBeaumont, Texas Larry Gouthia5926 Greenmoor Ln.Beaumont, Texas 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 March 25, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider an appointment to the Police Advisory Committee- Resolution 25- 065 C. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of Axon FUSUS Core Lite and Core Pro equipment in the amount of $50,825 to support the Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center- Resolution 25-066 D. Council to consider a resolution terminating a contract for the masonry repointing and repair of the Jefferson Theatre west wall- Resolution 25-067 E.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Samuel Ben Ardoin vs. City of Beaumont, Texas- Resolution 25-068 G.Consider to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cyclyx International, LLC- Resolution 25- 070 H.Council to consider an amendment to Resolution 25-061- Resolution 25-061-A Councilmember Getz asked that Item F be voted on separately. Minutes – April 1, 2025 Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item F. Councilmember Turner second the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED F.Council to consider a resolution in support of the Beaumont Independent School District hosting a parade within the City- Resolution 25-069 Councilmember Durio moved to approve Item F. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, TURNER, AND SAMUEL NAYS:MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, AND FELDSCHAU MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA 1.Council to consider appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee. Mayor West appoints Katie Celli and Jennifer Job. CouncilmemberTurner appoints Sean Villery-Samuel and Arthur Louis. Councilmember Feldschau appoints Roy Steinhagen. Councilmember Neild appoints Mike Williams and Cory Crenshaw. Councilmember Getz appoints Carl Lambeth and Isiah Tyson. Councilmember Samuel appoints David Moore and Sam Parigi. Councilmember Durio appoints Johnny Beatty and David Willard. The City Manager appoints Andy Chica. Mayor West appoints Sean Villery-Samuel as the Chairperson. Councilmember Feldschau asked to amend his appointment to remove Jim Broussard and add Pat Anderson. Mayor Pro Tem Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 25-071 Minutes – April 1, 2025 2.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Vortex Companies, of Houston, for the West Lucas Drive Subsurface Void Repair with Grout Injection Project. West Lucas Drive, from Folsom Drive to the outfall south of Laurel Avenue, has a Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) storm sewer trunk line under the roadway for approximately 12,000 linear feet. This storm sewer line has been thoroughly inspected by means of a Multi-Sensor Inspection (MSI). Additionally, the approximate quantity of void space around and above this storm sewer was determined through Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) methods. Defects in the storm sewer line have allowed soil to enter the pipe, which is washed away by stormwater runoff. This soil infiltration creates voids underground that appear as cavities once the void reaches the soil surface. West Lucas Drive, at the intersection of Gladys, had a significant cavity repair in late 2023 due to a failure in the CMP storm sewer beneath the roadway. This issue prompted an inspection of the storm sewer line to assess its condition and determine the extent of the void spaces around this line, which could lead to further significant cavity repairs. The inspection results confirmed large voids under the roadway that need to be backfilled to stabilize the soil surrounding the storm line. This stabilization is the first step to ultimately rehabilitating the storm line. The City obtained a proposal from Vortex Companies, of Houston, in the amount of $3,421,812.50 to inject a high density urethane grout into the identified void spaces. Vortex has successfully performed similar large-diameter storm line grout injections and rehabilitations for the City. The proposal was obtained through the HGACBuy Cooperative. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days are allocated for the completion of this project. Funding will come from the certificates of obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH VORTEX COMPANIES, OF HOUSTON, TX IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,421,812.50, FOR THE WEST LUCAS SUBSURFACE VOID REPAIR WITH GROUT INJECTION PROJECT AND THAT A TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) CALENDAR DAYS BE ADDED TO COMPLETE THE 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 25-072 Minutes – April 1, 2025 3.Council to consider a request to extend the deadline to allow a new driveway in a GC- MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 622 W. Lucas Drive, as approved in October of 2021. Brian Dunigan is requesting an extension for the Specific Use Permit issued in October of 2021, to allow a new driveway in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for the property located at 622 W. Lucas Drive. The City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinances, Section 28.04.001(g) Specific Use Permits states, “Extensions of time for good cause may be approved by the city council.” City Council originally approved Ordinance No. 21-075 for a Specific Use Permit to allow a new driveway, with the following conditions: 1.The driveway for drive-thru must be one way only and parking lot should be marked with one-way arrows. 2.Pavement at the intersection of the two drives should be marked and signed to discourage the blocking of traffic coming from the new driveway. 3.The driveway shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and that the plan be surveyed by a licensed surveyor. 4.Install a six (6) foot privacy fence along the east property line extending from the northern-most curb cut south along the east property line to the southern-most property line. Mr. Dunigan is ready to move forward with the completion of the Cookie Factory project by adding a drive thru. He kindly requests an extension of time from the City Council to complete the project. Administration recommends a new deadline of April 1, 2026, with the following conditions: 1.Driveway for drive-thru must be one way only and parking lot should be marked with one-way arrows. 2.Pavement at the intersection of the two drives should be marked and signed to discourage the blocking of traffic coming from the new driveway. 3.Driveway shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and that the plan be surveyed by a licensed surveyor. 4.Six (6) foot privacy fence along the east property line extending from the northern-most curb cut south along the east property line to the southern- most property line. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NEW DRIVEWAY IN AN GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL- MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 622 W. LUCAS DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Neild seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL Minutes – April 1, 2025 NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-018 4.Council to consider an ordinance to abandon a portion of the right-of way along Lucas Drive. Applicant, Brian Dunigan, is requesting to abandon a portion of the Lucas Drive right-of- way that abuts the rear property line of 622 W. Lucas Drive. He intends to use the abandoned area to install a driveway for a drive-through to service Charlee and the Cookie Factory at 622 W. Lucas Drive, Suite B. In October of 2021, a Specific Use Permit was approved to allow a new driveway on the property with conditions. Some of those conditions included the driveway must be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and to install a six (6) foot privacy fence along the property line. Approval of the request will give Mr. Dunigan real property to accommodate the new drivethrough and adhere to the conditions set forth by the Specific Use Permit. Planning staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1.If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item being placed on City Council’s agenda. 2.If approved, applicant shall provide metes and bounds of the proposed abandonment produced by a licensed surveyor. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1.If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item being placed on City Council’s agenda. 2.If approved, applicant shall provide metes and bounds of the proposed abandonment produced by a licensed surveyor. Councilmember Turner moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF LUCAS DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT ABUTS THE REAR PROPERTY LINE OF 622 W. LUCAS DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Neild seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS:NONE Minutes – April 1, 2025 MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-019 5.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a liquor store in a GC- MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3100 N. Major Drive, Suite 2-100. Mohammed Ali Tejani is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a retail liquor store to be located at 3100 N Major Drive, Suite 2-100. Tejas Liquor would be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sundays. They will offer sodas, drink mixes, beer, wine, and other spirits. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 17, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a liquor store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3100 N. Major Drive, Suite 2-100, with the following conditions: 1.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s back- flow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 2.Shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire codes. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s back- flow, pretreatment and/or FOG program. 2.Shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire codes. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LIQUOR STORE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL- MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3100 N. MAJOR DRIVE, SUITE 2-100, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS:COUNCILMEMBER TURNER MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-020 6.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning of an R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) District to a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive district for property located at 6690 Rebecca Lane. Minutes – April 1, 2025 Property owner, Jaramillo Lucas, is requesting a Rezoning for the 1.08- acre property at 6690 Rebecca Lane, located at the intersection of Rebecca Lane and Comstock Road. Mr. Lucas seeks to change the zoning from R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple – Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive zoning district. This request follows a violation notice from the Planning Department, indicating that his business “Lucas Lawn Service & Landscaping LLC” is not in compliance with the City’s adopted Code of Ordinances. This notification came following a report from the Cities Heavy Trash operators that the location was putting lawn service debris to the street weekly for pick up. The Rezoning request is intended to allow his business to continue operating at this location. If approved, this rezoning could result in “spot zoning”, introducing high-density commercial use(s) into a predominantly single-family residential area. This includes surrounding properties, such as Lefler Park to the west. The proposed Rezoning is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Beaumont and may violate Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code. According to the Comprehensive Plan the property is located within a “Stable Area”, which is “characterized by good to excellent structural conditions and neighborhoods that are free from blighting influences, such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated buildings and a deteriorated or poor public infrastructure. Vacant parcels which may exist are good to excellent development sites.” The existing residential zoning district and single-family homes in the area align with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. At a Joint Public Hearing held on March 17, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 to deny a request for a Rezoning of an R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) District to a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive district for property located at 6690 Rebeca Lane. Denial of the ordinance. Councilmember Feldschau moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED R-S (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL- MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 6690 REBECCA LANE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING PENALTY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM NEILD, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS:NONE MOTION DENIED PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Hearing Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Rivera Alfredo at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description Minutes – April 1, 2025 of S5’ L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE – 4 and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action- Item Pulled REGULAR AGENDA 7.Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Rivera Alfredo at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description of S5' L 16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action- ITEM PULLED According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Sec. 10.01.001 a nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or whatever renders the ground, the water, the air, or food a hazard or injury to human health is hereby declared to be a nuisance. The legal description and violations of this property are: S5' L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 Violations: Failure to retrieve litter, Chapter 12 Offenses and Nuisances, Article 12.07.002 and Rodent Harborage, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Article 10.04; Section 10.04.001 and 10.04.006. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen at the City of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov) With there being no Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Roy West, Mayor Lisa White, Deputy City Clerk Minutes – April 1, 2025 B TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of two motorcycles for use in the Police department. BACKGROUND Replacement vehicles are requested through the City’s budgeting process. The Fleet Manager reviews the requests and evaluates the vehicles proposed for replacement. Based on this evaluation, a recommendation is made to replace worn-out and obsolete vehicles that are no longer cost-effective to operate. The 2025 Harley Davidson Road Kings to be purchased will replace models from 2015. The motorcycles that are being replaced will be repurposed for use in the Police Department’s Motorcycle Driving Academy. The motorcycles will be purchased from Longhorn Harley-Davidson, of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the total amount of $68.066.94. Pricing was obtained through the Buyboard purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. Buyboard complies with the State of Texas’ procurement statutes. Warranties of 60,000 miles or three (3) years are provided for each new vehicle. Warranty service is provided by local authorized dealerships. The quote is attached. FUNDING SOURCE Capital Reserve Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS C TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Earl White, Fire Chief MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Power Pro Series Ambulance Stretchers BACKGROUND Beaumont Emergency Medical Services (EMS) currently uses Stryker Power-Pro Stretchers in all front-line ambulances. The Stryker Power-Load system is designed to automatically load the Stryker stretcher into the ambulance. The systems will be replacing the oldest two (2) stretchers that are currently in our ambulances. These stretchers help minimize and/or eliminate the amount of physical strain put on the employees resulting in fewer injuries. Pricing for these stretchers, which includes a $1,750 credit for the trade-in of the two (2) older stretchers, is a total of $93,414.68 and was obtained from Stryker EMS Equipment as a sole source provider. FUNDING SOURCE Capital Reserve Fund RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution ATTACHMENTS Quote D TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an appointment to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. BACKGROUND Councilmember Turner appoints Kethen Leday to fill the unexpired term of Deondre Moore. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION None. ATTACHMENTS E TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND Councilmember Turner appoints Kevin Dotson to fill the unexpired term of Floyd Hope, and Jermaine Cooper to fill the unexpired term of Todd Belony. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION None. ATTACHMENTS F TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an appointment to the Bond Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND Councilmember Durio appoints Georgine Guillory to replace David Willard. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION None. ATTACHMENTS G TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Kenneth Raggette, Director of Parks and Greenspaces MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving a three-year contract for grounds maintenance and litter removal in the Central Business District and the Beaumont Municipal Airport. BACKGROUND WorkQuest (formerly Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped) utilizes private not-for- profit Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) under the Texas State Use Program, Works Wonders, which exempts political subdivisions from competitive bidding requirements. For this agreement, Beaumont Products and Services (BPS) located in Beaumont, will be providing the services to the Beaumont Municipal Transit System on behalf of WorkQuest. BPS has been providing grounds maintenance and litter removal services to the City for more than twenty-five (25) years. This agreement renewal allows for the grounds maintenance and removal of trash in the Central Business District and other specified areas throughout the city. As well as grounds maintenance and removal of trash at the Beaumont Municipal Airport. The new proposed annual cost for the Business District and Municipal Airport is $193,764 which is an approximate increase of 3% over the previous agreement. There is no increase in price allowed for the term of the contract. Pricing covers all material, labor and equipment for BPS to provide this service for the City. FUNDING SOURCE General Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS H TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 23-294 authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents to purchase two (2) tracts of property from Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church located at 1715 Pine Street. BACKGROUND On October 17, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 23-294 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Earnest Money Contract to purchase two (2) tracts of land from Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in the amount of $35,963.14 to improve sludge removal at the Beaumont Surface Water Treatment Plant located at 1550 Pine. Resolution No. 23-294 allowed the City Manager to execute the Earnest Money Contract and did not authorize all related documents to acquire the two (2) tracts; therefore, it is necessary to amend Resolution No. 23-294 to allow the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase the two (2) tracts of property from Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church. The two (2) tracts of property are identified as being a 0.4127 acre tract of land situated in the James Drake Survey, Abstract No. 18, and a 0.1377 acre tract being all of the East 10’ of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, Block 7, North Addition in the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas located at 1715 Pine Street. There are nineteen (19) labor weed liens against the property filed against Mrs. Bessie Marie Knighton with accrued penalties and interest in the total amount of $9,480.92. The property was appraised by Cooks & Associates, Inc. with a value of $35,963.14. City staff is requesting the nineteen (19) liens be waived in order to acquire the property from Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church. The date of closing will be on or before May 2, 2025. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Contract Amendment - 1715 Pine St Weed Liens - 1715 Pine St I TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the annual renewal for server hosting of the Cityworks and ArcGIS servers by NewEdge Services, LLC of Frisco, TX. BACKGROUND NewEdge Services, LLC is the City's designated vendor for implementation and server hosting of Cityworks software, providing implementation and support services for both Cityworks and ArcGIS. These essential products must be accessible both onsite for City employees and offsite for citizens and field workers. To leverage the high availability of cloud server options and maximize the benefits of our partnership with NewEdge, the Cityworks and ArcGIS servers are managed through the NewEdge cloud hosting service. This agreement spans an annual period beginning May 1, 2025, with a total cost of $95,000. FUNDING SOURCE General Fund and Water Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. J TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limit on Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287). BACKGROUND The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has requested that the City update its speed limit ordinance to reflect the existing posted speed limit on Eastex Freeway (US Highway 69, 96, 287) from the north city limit to the LNVA Canal. Although TxDOT installed 65 mph signs along this segment some time ago, the ordinance was never formally updated to reflect the change. To correct this discrepancy, administration and TxDOT propose that the speed limit for Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287) be amended under Chapter 20, Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances to read as follows: Speed In Miles Per Direction Hour StreetLimits of Zoneof Travel Max. Min. Eastex b)From the north city limits North and 65 Freeway (centerline of Pine Island Bayou) to South (US 69, 96, the centerline of the LNVA Canal. 287) b)From the centerline of the LNVA Canal to the intersection of North and 55 Interstate 10 (660 feet north of the South centerline of Gladys). FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval for amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances. ATTACHMENTS US 69 Map 1 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Mike Harris, Director of Water Utilities MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Vogelsang XRipper Muncher Pump for the Prison Lift Station. BACKGROUND The Prison Lift Station located at 4864 Highway 69 South is solely responsible for pumping sewage from the two (2) area prisons. There are currently three (3) non clog pumps and two (2) muncher pumps at the Prison Lift Station. The muncher pumps chop sewage into smaller pieces so that it can pass through to the three (3) non clog pumps. The lift station is currently running on one (1) muncher pump due to the second one being down and is currently beyond repair and must be replaced to avoid failures in the three (3) non clog pumps. The muncher pump has reached its lifetime expectancy and must be replaced for the lift station to remain online. The total pricing for one (1) Vogelsang XRipper Muncher pump is $61,450.00 and was obtained from Automatic Pump and Equipment Company, of Beaumont, the sole source provider of the Vogelsang pumps used at the Prison Lift Station. The quote and sole source letter are attached for your reference. The delivery time is estimated to be between 6-8 weeks after the order is received. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Agenda Attachment - Sole Source Letter_Muncher Quote 2 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase and installation of a 22:9 aspect ratio Direct View LED (DVLED) video wall from Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC of Houston, TX for use in the City Council Chambers and City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room. BACKGROUND As part of a technology upgrade to enhance City Council meeting presentation capabilities, staff recommends the installation of a Direct View LED (DVLED) video wall in the Council Chambers. This upgrade includes: Installing one (1) DVLED video wall at 1.5mm dot pitch, measuring approximately 13.78’ wide by 5.54’ tall. Configuring the LED wall to support three distinct display sections: o A 16:9 section for presentation content. o A section for the Electronic Agenda. o A section for displaying Zoom calls. This upgrade will replace the current projector and screen, which will be relocated and installed in the City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room to replace outdated equipment there. Total Project Cost: $115,900 FUNDING SOURCE PEG Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution ATTACHMENTS scjw-HILLD-CBTXBEA1-281979-Council Chambers Videowall.Rev3.pdf drawing.pdf 3 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Elite Contractors, of Kirbyville, for the Laura Addition Drainage Improvements Project. BACKGROUND The Laura Addition Drainage Improvements Project consists of reconstructing and reshaping the roadside ditches in accordance with the construction plans. This project also includes removing and replacing driveway culverts and associated driveway aprons, and removing and replacing surface inlets and other drainage structures within the City’s right of way. On April 3, 2025, six (6) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer’s Estimate is $1,850,000.00. The bid totals are indicated in the table below: ContractorLocationBase Bid Amount Elite ContractorsKirbyville, TX$1,420,460.00 MK Constructors Vidor, TX$1,598,000.00 Brystar Contractor, IncBeaumont, TX$1,686,824.50 Norman Highway Constructors, Inc.Orange, TX$1,957,884.00 Hackley Enterprises LLCSulphur, LA$2,075,862.00 MB Western Construction CoHouston, TX$3,073,880.00 The Public Works Engineering staff recommend this project be awarded to the lowest bidder, Elite Contractors, in the amount of $1,420,460.00. A total of 150 calendar days are allocated for completion of the project. FUNDING SOURCE Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $555,460.00 and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the 2019 Hazard Mitigation Competition in the amount of $865,000.00. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Laura Addition Drainage Improvements 4 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Beaumont Independent School District for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a new bus parking and maintenance building. BACKGROUND The City established the Empowerment Zone in order to encourage further development and revitalization within this particular area of Beaumont. The purpose of the zone is to offer economic incentives in this area to attract new businesses and residences as well as encourage the redevelopment or growth of existing businesses and residences. BISD has requested to receive the following incentives: 1) Building fee waivers (not including tap and meter fees). 2) Expedited permit review. BISD is seeking the benefit from Empowerment Zone incentives to aid the development of a bus parking and maintenance building. Their plan includes an approximate $9,400,000 investment for construction cost of the building including water, sewer, gas, drainage, and electrical. Attached is the application, outlining the requests for all eligible benefits. The Administration believes that this project would not meet the goals of the Empowerment Zone Program as no new jobs are attributed to this project. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Denial of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Agreement 5 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bowie Office LLC for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a carpentry and residential construction company. BACKGROUND The City established the Empowerment Zone in order to encourage further development and revitalization within this particular area of Beaumont. The purpose of the zone is to offer economic incentives in this area to attract new businesses and residences as well as encourage the redevelopment or growth of existing businesses and residences. Bowie Office LLC has requested to receive the following incentives: 1) A possible three (3) year, 100% municipal tax abatement for all added value for investments greater than $50,000 for residential uses and $75,000 for all other uses. 2) Building fee waivers (not including tap and meter fees). 3) Expedited permit review. Bowie Office LLC is seeking the benefit from Empowerment Zone incentives to aid the development of a carpentry and residential construction company. Their plan includes an approximate $500,000 investment for a remodel of the interior and an additional accessory building. Attached is the application, outlining the requests for all eligible benefits. The Administration believes that this project would meet the goals of the Empowerment Zone Program and the new residential construction company would aid growth in this area. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Proposed Agreement 6 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a PAX PWM250 mixer assembly for use at the South Elevated Storage Tank. BACKGROUND The South Elevated Storage Tank currently does not have a tank mixer. A tank mixer can improve disinfectant residual control, reduce tank corrosion, eliminate stratification, reduce disinfection byproducts, and reduce water age by thoroughly circulating water within the tank. The total cost for the mixer assembly and installation is $59,440.00. This quote was obtained from PAX Water Technologies Inc., of Milpitas, CA, which is the sole source provider of this patented equipment. The quote and sole source letter are attached for your reference. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS PAX PWM250 Mixer Proposal and Sole Source Letter 7 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). BACKGROUND The Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) outlines the roles and responsibilities of the City and State regarding the utility relocation that is expected to take place on Washington Boulevard, specifically between the access roads of Interstate 10 (IH-10). During the construction of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) IH-10 Cardinal Drive Interchange project, it was discovered that the 16-inch water line on Washington Boulevard conflicts with TxDOT’s drill shafts. The estimated total cost for the utility relocation work is $1,132,272. The City will manage the project, with Volkert, Inc., selected as the engineering firm to manage the utility relocation on behalf of the City. This project will be 100% reimbursable through TxDOT. Water Utilities has reviewed and recommends approval. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Standard Utility Agreement. 8 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas for the Washington Boulevard 16-inch Water Line Replacement project. BACKGROUND The Washington Boulevard 16-inch Water Line Replacement project will replace approximately 350 linear feet of an existing 16-inch water line located between the access roads of Interstate 10 (IH-10). During the construction of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) IH-10 Cardinal Drive Interchange project, it was discovered that the 16-inch water line on Washington Boulevard conflicts with TxDOT’s drill shafts. The City has received a quote for the work from Vortex Services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchasing cooperative. After reviewing the quote, Water Utilities staff recommends awarding the project to Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, TX, in the amount of $1,031,685.00. Execution of this contract is contingent upon the fully executed TxDOT Standard Utility Agreement for this project, which will allow the City to be reimbursed in full by TxDOT. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS TIPS Vortex Services, LLC Contractor Pricing Worksheet 9 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to SETEX Construction Corp, of Beaumont, Texas for the 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project. BACKGROUND The 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I involves the replacement and relocation of approximately 100 linear feet of the existing 48” sanitary sewer line. The sewer line connects the discharge from the 23rd Street Lift Station to the trunkline running along 23rd Street. On March 20, 2025, four (4) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer’s Estimate for the contract is $409,650.00. The bid totals are indicated in the table below: ContractorLocationTotal Bid Amount SETEX Construction Corp.Beaumont, TX$215,908.46 T Construction, LLCHouston, TX$393,451.50 BDS Constructors, LLC dba MK ConstructorsVidor, TX$485,140.00 ALLCO, LLCBeaumont, TX$592,253.00 Based on a review of the bids and required documents received, the Water Utilities staff recommends awarding the project to the lowest bidder, SETEX Construction Corp., of Beaumont, TX in the amount of $215,908.46. A total of 90 calendar days is allocated for substantial completion of the project. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Agenda Attachment - 23rd St. SS Trunkline Rehab Phase I - Bid Tab PUBLIC HEARING Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Staci Marks Burrows at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description of S5' L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. 10 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Kenneth Coleman, Director of Public Health MEETING DATE:April 15, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Staci Marks Burrows at 170 Ferndale Lane with a legal description of S5' L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. BACKGROUND According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Sec 10.01.001 a nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or whatever renders the ground, the water, the air, or food a hazard or injury to human health is hereby declared to be a nuisance. The legal description and violations of this property are: S5 L16 & ALL L17 B6 WESTFIELD TERRACE-4 Violations: Failure to retrieve litter, Chapter 12 Offenses and Nuisances, Article 12.07.002 and Rodent Harborage, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Article 10.04; Section 10.04.001 and 10.04.006. FUNDING SOURCE The General Fund RECOMMENDATION Approve the ordinance ATTACHMENTS WORK SESSION Council to review and discuss Downtown Proactive Code Enforcement Update Council to review and discuss changes to the Parade Ordinance