HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUN 03 2025 - PACKET
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 03, 2025 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Communication Update
Proposed BMT Zip Student Mobility Program
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-4 or any other
topic. Item 5 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore, citizens cannot
speak on that item. Citizens wishing to speak on Items 6 & 7 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 May 20, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
B.
Council consider a resolution approving the award of five one-year contracts with
Core & Main, Coburn’s, AV Water technology, Ferguson Waterworks and Rural Pipe
for the purchase of inventory materials to be used in the Water Utilities Department.
C.
Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of Extrication Equipment for use
in the Fire Department.
D.Council consider a resolution approving a lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. of
Houston, for copiers used by various City departments.
E.Council to consider an appointment to the Library Commission and a correction to
expiration of terms for existing members.
F.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply, and if approved,
enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program.
G.Council to consider a resolution approving reuniting the George O'Brien Millard statue
with its pedestal from Pipkin Park to the Art Museum.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
Council consider a resolution adopting the 2025 Consolidated Budget, 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025 Annual Action Plan.
2.Council consider a resolution authorizing an emergency purchase for the autoclave
sterilizer used in the laboratory at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
3.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 8, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to ALLCO LLC, of Beaumont,
for the Pine Street SWTP Polymer System and Chemical Storage Tank Improvements
(REBID) Project.
4.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 1 to the contract with King Solution Services, LLC, of Houston, TX for the Grand
Avenue & Magnolia Avenue Pipe Bursting Contract – Phase I.
5.Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a retail store in a GC-
MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at
3825 W. Lucas Drive.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive input regarding proposes fixed and
paratransit fares for the BMT Zip Student Mobility Program.
REGULAR AGENDA
6.Council consider an ordinance approving new fixed and paratransit fares for the BMT
Zip Student Mobility Program.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments concerning the proposed
repeal of Article 6, Gaming Sites and Gaming Machines, from the City of Beaumont’s
Code Of Ordinances
REGULAR AGENDA
7.Council consider an ordinance to repeal Article 6, Gaming Sites and Gaming
Machines, from the City's Code of Ordinances in order to comply with the Texas
Constitution.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
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
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:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider approving the May 20, 2025, City Council
meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND
Nine
FUNDING SOURCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Mike Harris, Director of Water Utilities
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the award of five one-year
contracts with Core & Main, Coburn’s, AV Water technology,
Ferguson Waterworks and Rural Pipe for the purchase of inventory
materials to be used in the Water Utilities Department.
BACKGROUND
The City maintains an annual contract for couplings, pipe fittings, valves, fire hydrants and other
related materials for use by the Water Utilities Department. The materials are used in the repair
and maintenance of existing water and sewer lines and installation of new service lines.
Specifications required bidders to submit pricing for 200 line items with an estimated annual
usage, separated into fifteen (15) specific sections. Bids were evaluated upon the lowest total
price per section on an all or none basis and which provides the best value to the City. Only
bidders providing pricing for every item within each section were considered and only items that
met specifications and requirements were awarded. Pricing is to remain firm for the term of the
one year contract. Specifications also required all bids involving brass materials to be quoted
with items that are certified NSF6 lead-free compliant and are of domestic (USA) manufacture.
Bids were requested from 211 vendors and five responses were received. The administration
recommends award of sections 1,2,4,5,6, ,9,11,12, and 15 to Core & Main of Beaumont at an
estimated cost of $1,962,154.17, section 14 to Coburn’s of Beaumont at an estimated cost of
$2790.00, section 3,7, and 10 to Ferguson Waterworks of Humble with an estimated cost of
$338,100.50, section 13 to AV Water Technology of Houston with an estimated cost of
$40,615.00, and section 8 to Rural Pipe & Supply of Jasper with an estimated cost of $37,970.
Total estimated contract value of $2,381,629.67 represents a 5% increase from the current
contract.
FUNDING SOURCE
Water Utilities 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:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of Extrication
Equipment for use in the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
The extrication tools (Jaws of Life) will be purchased from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.,
of Houston, in the amount of $86,626.48. Two complete units are needed to replace two older
units this year. The older units will be disposed of per City policy.
Pricing for the equipment was obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to
purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with State of Texas
procurement statues.
FUNDING SOURCE
Capital Reserve Fund
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Duncan Brown, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving a lease agreement with
Ricoh USA, Inc. of Houston, for copiers used by various City
departments.
BACKGROUND
The City currently has a lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. that will expire on June 26, 2025.
A new 60-month agreement has been proposed by Ricoh with no change to our current pricing.
The City will be leasing a total of 81 copiers.
Lease pricing for the copiers was obtained from the Texas Department of Information Resources
(DIR Cooperative). The DIR pricing complies with the State of Texas procurement statutes, is
competitively bid and affords cities and political subdivisions with the means to lease specialized
equipment at volume pricing. The annual estimated cost is $181,789.00, which includes the lease
costs and estimated costs per copy.
FUNDING SOURCE
Capital Reserve Fund (54%)
General Fund (38%)
Water Fund (5%)
Solid Waste Fund (1%)
HOT Fund (2%)
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution
E
TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an appointment to the Library Commission and
a correction to expiration of terms for existing members.
BACKGROUND
Councilwoman Sherwood appoints Kenidy Bennett to fill the unexpired term of Gwendolyn Sharp.
Pursuant to Chapter 2 Article 2.02 Section 2.02.001 of the City Code of Ordinances, appoints shall
be for two-year terms effective October 1 of odd-numbered years, and appointments made to fill
vacancies will expire September 30 of odd-numbered years.
The terms for Yolanda Nan Avery, Cheryl Williams, and Kenidy Bennett on the Library
Commission shall now expire on September 30, 2025.
The adoption of this resolution shall also serve to correct the terms of any member serving on a
board, commission, or committee subject to the aforementioned ordinance.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply,
and if approved, enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program.
BACKGROUND
In January 2025, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced a call for projects
under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program, which supports bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure and planning efforts. Each city may submit up to two projects for
funding consideration. Staff recommends submitting the following two projects for this cycle:
Citywide School Zone Sign Improvements, and City of Beaumont Sidewalk Master Plan.
Through this resolution, the City affirms its intent to apply for TA Program funding and, if
selected, to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT. The City also
agrees to take full responsibility for the development, implementation, construction,
maintenance, and management of the proposed projects. This includes covering all non-
reimbursable costs and 100% of any cost overruns.
TA Program funding is administered on a reimbursement basis. If awarded, the City will be
required to initially fund all project costs, with eligible expenses reimbursed by TxDOT in
accordance with the executed grant agreement.
Additionally, TxDOT has confirmed the City’s eligibility for Transportation Development
Credits (TDCs), which may be used to cover 100% of the required local match, excluding any
potential overruns.
Project NameTotal Cost
Citywide School Zone Sign Improvements $1,230,000.00
City of Beaumont Sidewalk Master Plan $1,000,000.00
FUNDING SOURCE
100% Federal Funding.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Kenny Smith, Director of Facilities Maintenance
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution approving Reuniting the George
O'Brien Millard statue with its pedestal from Pipkin Park to the Art
Museum.
BACKGROUND
The statue of George O’Brien Millard, a prominent figure in Beaumont’s history who played a
key role in developing the city's public school system, was originally located on the grounds of
Millard Elementary School. Following the closure of the school many years ago, the statue was
relocated to Pipkin Park. In 2010, at the request of Mr. Millard’s family to improve its visibility,
the City of Beaumont moved the statue to the grounds of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.
However, the original pedestal was left behind in Pipkin Park, and the statue has since remained
at ground level with no accompanying signage or context explaining Mr. Millard’s legacy. This
request seeks to relocate the original pedestal to the Art Museum grounds and reinstall the statue
atop it. Doing so would properly honor Mr. Millard’s contributions to the founding and
development of Beaumont and provide visitors with an appropriate historical context.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not Applicable – funding paid directly by requestor.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1
TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution adopting the 2025 Consolidated
Budget, 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025
Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City Council
has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting the City' s
Annual Action Plan and Consolidated five-year plans. Planning & Community Development
staff, along with the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), hosted Public
Hearings to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the 2025 Annual
Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The proposed budget reflects allocations of
$1,352,666 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, an estimated $2,000 in
Program Income and $520,772.35 in HOME funding, as published by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Attached is the Consolidated Budget for the 2025 Program
Year.
FUNDING SOURCE
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan and 2025 Consolidated
Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
2025 Budget
2025 Public Services Scoring Recommendations
2025 CDBG Applicant Video Links
2025 CDBG Applicant Summaries
2025 PROPOSED HUD Consolidated Grant Program
Budget
5/14/2025
CDBG Funds
Clearance and Demolition$ 215,020.00
Special Project TBD$ 42,113.00
Owner Occupied Minor Repair Program$ 625,000.00
Public Services (15%)$ 200,000.00
CDBG Admin (20%)$ 270,533.00
Total Entitlement$ 1,352,666.00
Program Income$ 2,000.00
Total CDBG $ 1,354,666.00
HOME Funds
HOME Admin (10%)$52,077.24
CHDO Operating (5%)$ 26,038.62
CHDO Reserve (15%)$ 78,115.85
Entitlement (70%)$ 364,540.64
HOME Total$ 520,772.35
Council Award
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Staff Recommendation
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CDCA Recommendation
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CategoryRecovery
HomelessHomeless
EducationEducationEducationEducation
HealthcareHealthcareHealthcare
Mental Health
Food insecurityFood insecurityFood insecurityFood insecurity
Youth ActivitiesYouth Activities
IEA
Inc.
CASA
Texas
Agency
Legacy CDC
Janiyah's Love
Salvation Army
Performing Arts
SETX Food BankThe Giving Field
Total Requested
Baptist Hospital
The HOW Center, Inc.
Family Resource Center
Communities In Schools
Symphony of Southeast Texas
Nutrition & Services for SeniorsCatholic Charities of Southeast
Jonathan Williams Center for the
Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program
Family Services of Southeast Texas
Child Abuse & Forensic Services, Inc.Shorkey Education and Rehabilitation Center
CDBG 2025
Public Services Applicant Videos
The applications submitted by non-profit agencies are organized according to category.
In addition to the Public Hearing on May 6, 2025, each agency that applied for funding was
invited to submit a 3-minute video explaining their request and the services they provide
that directly benefit low-income households in our community. Each category listed below
is a link to the City YouTubeChannel.
Healthcare
Education
Recovery
Homelessness
Construction
Youth Programs
Food Insecurity
2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Requests
HEALTH:
Baptist Hospital: $20,000.00
CDBG dollars will be utilized to address the social determinants of health for patients living
with chronic diseases who are low income and in danger of being pushed into
homelessness. This assistance will include aide with utility bills and rental assistance and
medication.
$15,000
CDBG dollars will provide us with the funding needed to continue to meet the demands to
reach individuals in low-income communities by providing training needed for better
health to avoid the numerous amounts of hospital visits. CDBG dollars will allow the
organization to be able to afford the cost of materials, booklets, health training, location
and space to provide for the underserved community.
: $17,500
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(breast cancer screenings, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, and biopsies) and also
are
screenings (PSA, total cholesterol, blood glucose, HIV, HEPC tests) and prevention
services for medically underserved individuals in the Beaumont community.
Inspire, Encourage, Achieve (IEA):$10,000
With this funding request, IEA aims to further reduce incarceration and recidivism rates by
expanding our counseling initiatives through partnerships with local agencies. Specifically,
eling services for
more than 75 at-risk, juvenile justice-involved youth.
Child Abuse Forensic Services (CAFS): $20,000
The requested funds are allocated to cover on-call pay at a rate of $3.25 per hour. CAFS
ensures SANE Nurses are on-call 24/7, amounting to 8,760 hours of coverage annually.
Without this essential funding, maintaining continuous access to certified SANE Nurses
would place a financial strain on our small but highly efficient non-profit, limiting our ability
to provide these critical services to victims.
Shorkey Education and Rehabilitation Center: $20,000
With your assistance we can provide much needed updates to our therapy rooms and
client areas. Therapy equipment must be cleaned and sanitized after each session. After
years of use much of our equipment is showing signs of wear and tear and is unable to be
completely wiped down and disinfected properly. Newer equipment would offer better
therapeutic outcomes. At the Shorkey Center we often work with medically fragile children
and equipment must be disinfected between each therapy session.
EDUCATION:
Family Resource Center: $20,000
CDBG dollars will assist the Center to successfully facilitate collaborative efforts within
the community. These funds will help the Center to serve the community through after-
school and summer enrichment programs and food distribution. The CDBG funding will
also allow the Center to enhance educational programs through computer literacy. CDBG
funds will support our new program that has an academic focus through tutoring sessions,
homework assistance, and progress tracking. We will also intentionally enhance centers
and activity stations that will impact student learning.
Legacy CDC: $20,000
{Homebuyer Program} by covering essential administrative costs associated with program
delivery. These funds will support staffing, program oversight, and operational expenses
necessary to provide homebuyer education, counseling, and financial literacy services to
low-and moderate-income individuals. Additionally, CDBG dollars will assist with audit
costs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining transparency in
program management. By offsetting these administrative expenses, Legacy CDC can
maximize direct services to clients, expand outreach efforts, and strengthen long-term
housing stability for program participants.
Communities In Schools: $20,000
CISSET is requesting CDBG dollars in the amount of $20,000 to assist the organization with
promoting mental wellness and resilience among students and school personnel by
assisting with funding for mental health services and the integration of the iLead youth
leadership curriculum into CISSET's service-delivery model. The iLead leadership
curriculum is anchored by transformative relationships that fuel learning, mental wellness
and resilience.
Symphony of SETX: $20,000
The Symphony of Southeast Texas respectfully requests $20,000 towards our educational
programs during the 2025-2026 season and school year. Funding from the City of
Beaumont CDBG grant will help to pay musician fees, facility fees at the Julie Rogers
Theatre, and stage crew fees.
HOMELESSNESS:
CDBG dollars will assist Girls' Haven in purchasing a new (or used) car or SUV to help with
the transportation needs of our residents.
Salvation Army: $20,000
CDBG dollars will play a crucial role in enabling our organization to implement the
proposed shelter facility improvements and upgrades. These funds will allow us to create a
more welcoming and functional facility with fresh paint and flooring. By investing in these
improvements, we will be able to better serve the Beaumont community, improve the
quality of life for our clients, and ensure the shelter can accommodate more individuals in
need of emergency housing and support services.
Family Services of SETX: $20,000
The CDBG funds requested will pay the shelter's utility costs, which include electricity,
water, and sewer. Due to the increase in capacity, the agency will see an increase in utility
expenses.
Texas Family Care Network (Heart Gallery of Southeast Texas Program): $20,000
The proposed activity for this project seeks to expand adoption efforts in the City of
Beaumont with awareness raising activities that generate better outcomes for the hardest
foster care cases, which includes finding homes for teens, sibling groups, and children
with special healthcare needs. This project will also work with community partners and
post-adopt service providers to ensure that families have the support and resources
needed to reduce the number of children who return to the foster care system due to
terminated adoptions.
RECOVERY:
The H.O.W. Center, Inc. : $19,175
Proposed Activity: Construction and addition of (1) one ADA compliant ramp on exterior of
building as well as removal and replacement of (2) two doors/door casings and
surrounding wall areas to be replaced with (2) two ADA compliant doors and surrounding
wall areas.
FOOD INSECURITY:
Nutrition and Services for Seniors: $20,000
We serve approximately 1600 meals per day, Monday-Friday. The noon meals offered to
our clients form the foundation upon which we build our programs and services. Without
our assistance, thousands of our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors would find
themselves removed from their homes and placed in nursing facilities long before it is
necessary. In fact, we can provide a senior Meals on Wheels for an entire year roughly for
the same cost as spending ten days in a nursing home or just one day in a hospital.
Imagine the burden the nation would face if all seniors were forced to move into nursing
facilities because they could no longer live in their own homes. Because of the demands
for resources needed to provide these meals, we heavily rely on grant funding. This funding
will help pay for utilities and help offset the costs of daily operations so we can better
continue to give these vital services to our seniors.
SETX Food Bank: $20,000
We are requesting CDBG funding to expand our Backpack Program. This Program exists to
reduce weekend hunger among students in economically challenged communities by
offering their families food resources to supplement weekend feeding during the school
year with a goal of maintaining proper nutrition for at-risk students. Elementary and pre-k
must have at least 70 percent of their student population receiving subsidized meals
through the federal school meal programs that provide daytime nutrition during the school
week.
Catholic Charities Market to HOPE: $19,875
Market to HOPE food pantry is a program of Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas that
provides supplemental grocery products to low-income households experiencing food
insecurity. Services are provided to clients at no cost, which allows them to save funds for
medicine, bills, or other basic needs. The Market targets those who are underserved and
less fortunate, many of whom are families with children, the elderly, disabled, and
undocumented families. These dollars, if allocated by CDBG, will be used to support utility
and personnel expenses of the Market to HOPE (Help Other People Eat) food pantry.
The Giving Field: $20,000
The money requested will help to build a kitchen classroom at The Giving Field that will
provide reheat and eat meals to further reach the hungry in our community. These meals
will be produced in the kitchen classroom by volunteers which will be distributed through
Market to HOPE and area food distribution facilities. In addition to the reheat and eat
meals, this kitchen classroom will provide basic cooking skill classes that will educate
lower income homes on how to prepare healthier meal choices.
CONSTRUCTION:
New Faith Holiness: $20,000
CDBG dollars will assist with new construction of facility. These funds will enable us to
secure materials, labor, and essential infrastructure improvements, ensuring that the
project moves forward efficiently and remains on schedule.
Beyond just funding the build itself, CDBG dollars will help us create a safe, accessible,
and functional space that directly benefits the community we serve.
YOUTH :
CASA of SETX: $10,000
essential to our ability to effectively advocate for children in foster care. CASA volunteers
and staff travel extensively to visit children, attend court hearings, and participate in
trainingall vital components of our service to children in the child welfare system.
Insurance is not only required by Texas CASA, but it also ensures that our volunteers and
staff are protected while carrying out their critical work of assessing
well-being. By covering this expense, CDBG dollars will allow CASA to continue providing
the necessary advocacy and support that ensures every child in foster care has a voice and
receives the care they deserve.
Our community needs a facility and equipment where we can provide culturally centered
events for its citizens including low-to-moderate-income families who have few affordable
cultural events. Until an equipped, permanent Beaumont facility is acquired, these items
are needed to equip facilities (we use) that collaboratively partner with us. This funding will
be used for production equipment.
TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Mike Harris, Director of Water and Sewer Operations
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing an emergency purchase
for the autoclave sterilizer used in the laboratory at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
BACKGROUND
The permit issued to the Wastewater Treatment Plant by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires lab staff to perform daily E. coli testing on water
samples. The Standard Method of performing the E. coli testing requires that the laboratory
staff sterilize the trays generated in the testing prior to disposal and this method is done with the
use of an autoclave machine. The current machine is now obsolete and requires immediate
replacement to remain compliant.
On May 15, 2025, quotes for the emergency replacement and installation of the sterilizer were
obtained with Consolidated Sterilizer Systems submitting the lowest bid. The total cost if
approved would be $71,900.00.
FUNDING SOURCE
Water Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 8, accept maintenance, and authorize
final payment to ALLCO LLC, of Beaumont, for the Pine Street
SWTP Polymer System and Chemical Storage Tank Improvements
(REBID) Project.
BACKGROUND
On June 14, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-152, City Council awarded a contract to ALLCO, LLC,
of Beaumont, for the Pine Street SWTP Polymer System and Chemical Storage Tank
Improvements (REBID) Project in the amount of $1,664,700.00.
Previous Change Order Nos. 1 - 7 in the amount of $61,634.00 are attached for your review.
Proposed Change Order No. 8, in the amount of ($163,986.26), is needed to extend the project
time, remove the unused allowance item, and address the chemical loss incurred during the
project due to spills at the chemical storage tanks. There were four (4) chemical spills, resulting
in an estimated loss of 5,446 gallons. If approved, Change Order No. 8 will result in a final
contract amount of $1,562,347.74 and add an additional 373 calendar days to the project
schedule.
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. 8,
maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $72,039.04 is recommended.
FUNDING SOURCE
American Rescue Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with King Solution
Services, LLC, of Houston, TX for the Grand Avenue & Magnolia
Avenue Pipe Bursting Contract – Phase I.
BACKGROUND
On November 19, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-304, City Council awarded a contract to King
Solution Services, LLC, of Houston, TX in the amount of $2,954,370.00 for the Grand Avenue
& Magnolia Avenue Pipe Bursting Contract – Phase I.
Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $57,700.00, is requested to incorporate three
additional bid items into the contract due to previously unknown site conditions and obstructions
encountered during construction, including unsuitable soil conditions and a conflict with a storm
sewer line. These conditions required adjustments to the original scope to maintain progress
and ensure proper installation. An additional 26 calendar days are also requested to
accommodate the added work and associated delays. If approved, the revised contract amount
would be $3,012,070.00.
FUNDING SOURCE
American Rescue Fund and Water Revenue Bonds
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Change Order No. 1
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a retail
store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3825 W. Lucas Drive.
BACKGROUND
Brandy Tarver requests a Specific Use Permit to open a retail beauty supply store to be located at
3825 W. Lucas Drive, Suite D. The GC-MD-2 (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling-
2) zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new proposed land uses. The store will
sell a variety of hair and beauty products.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 19, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to
approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a retail store in a GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3825 W. Lucas Drive,
with the following conditions:
1. Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City’s backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
2. Compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1. Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City’s backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
2. Compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
ATTACHMENTS
Legal Description
Staff Report
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL STORE IN A GC-MD-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3825 W. LUCAS DRIVE, SUITE D, IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Brandy Tarver has applied for a specific use permit to allow a retail beauty
supply store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for
property located at 3825 W. Lucas Drive, Suite D, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered
the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow a retail beauty supply
store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property
located at 3825 W. Lucas Drive, Suite D, subject to 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, pre-
treatment and/or FOG program; and,
2.Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code
requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit
to allow a retail beauty supply store is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all
things, approved and adopted; and,
Section 1.
THAT a specific use permit to allow liquor store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-
Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3825 W. Lucas Drive, Suite D,
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, is hereby granted to Brandy Tarver and made a part hereof
for all purposes, subject to 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, pre-
treatment and/or FOG program.
2.Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code
requirements.
Section 2.
That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with
each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
Section 3.
Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit “B” the use of the property herein
above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained
in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply
with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply.
The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rdday of June,
2025.
- Mayor Roy West -
PUBLIC
HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive input regarding
proposes fixed and paratransit fares for the BMT Zip Student
Mobility Program
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider an ordinance approving new fixed and paratransit
fares for the BMT Zip Student Mobility Program.
BACKGROUND
BMT Zip, the City’s municipal transit system, plans to implement new fares to support Zip’s
Student Mobility Program. These new fares are designed to offer reduced fares for students
pursuing higher education or trade certifications, making public transportation more affordable
and accessible. By reducing fare costs, BMT Zip aims to enhance students' ability to connect to
essential services and amenities throughout the city, including educational institutions. Notably,
BMT Zip can accommodate this program without incurring additional costs to the city,
highlighting a sustainable approach to expanding transit access for students city-wide.
Fare Schedule for Fixed Route Services:
Fall Student Zip Pass (115 Days): $148.00
Spring Student Zip Pass (115 Days): $148.00
Summer Student Zip Pass (35 Days): $45.00 per session
Fare Schedule for Paratransit Services:
Fall Student Zip Pass (115 Days): $285.00
Spring Student Zip Pass (115 Days): $285.00
Summer Student Zip Pass (35 Days): $85.00 per session
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
PUBLIC
HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments
concerning the proposed repeal of Article 6, Gaming Sites and
Gaming Machines, from the City of Beaumont’s Code Of
Ordinances
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
MEETING DATE:June 3, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider an ordinance to repeal Article 6, Gaming Sites and
Gaming Machines, from the City's Code of Ordinances in order to
comply with the Texas Constitution.
BACKGROUND
Recently, the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth in City of Fort Worth v. Rylie found that
electronic gaming machines such as ”eight liners” were unconstitutional because they are illegal
lotteries as they require consideration for a chance to win a prize. The Second Court of Appeals
also ruled that city ordinances regulating such machines were not preempted by the Texas
Occupations Code. The Texas Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the Second Court of
Appeals decision so therefore the Second Court of Appeals decision stands.
On September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted an ordinance providing for regulation and
permitting of game rooms and amusement redemption machines in the city. This ordinance was
codified as Article 6, ”Gaming Sites and Gaming Machines.” Because of the Second Court of
Appeals decision in the Fort Worth case, it is necessary to amend Article 6 to prohibit game
rooms and amusement redemption machines, including eight-liners.
Attached for your consideration is a proposed ordinance that amends Article 6 in its entirety by
prohibiting game rooms and amusement redemption machines, including eight-liners, in the City
of Orange. This prohibition applies to all establishments in the City of Beaumont including but
not limited to private businesses and non-profit organizations.
All Game Room Owners have been notified of this item by regular mail using the addresses
on file.
This item will be heard twice by the Council. If affirmed twice, properties containing gaming
machines will have ninety (90) days thereafter to remove all gaming machines from within the
city limits of Beaumont.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not Applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS