HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUL 15 2025 - AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Communication Update
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-7 or any other
topic. Citizens wishing to speak on Item 8 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 July 1, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
B.Council to consider appointments to the Planning Commission, Animal Care Advisory
Committee, Community Development Advisory Committee, and Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
C.Council to consider an amendment to Resolution 25-020 to authorize the Deputy
Controller, at the City Manager’s request, to apply for and receive funding in an
amount not to exceed $48,000 through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant
Program, as approved by the Office of the Governor.
D.
Council consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply
for and receive funding in an amount up to $87,539.17 through the U.S. Department
of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program (PSN)
E.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
Habitat for Humanity for the use of HOME Investment Partnership funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
F.Council to consider a resolution to authorize the Deputy Controller to apply for and
receive funding in an amount up to $152,779.00 through the U.S. Department of
Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services-Community Policing
Development Microgrants program.
G.Council consider a resolution approving the six (6) month contract to supply asphaltic
concrete for use by the City.
H.Council to consider a resolution to amend Resolution 25-134.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the Interim Services Agreement between the City and Stonehenge
Holdings, LLC to expand the scope of work.
2.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 2 to the contract with King Solution Services, LLC, of Houston, TX for the Grand
Avenue & Magnolia Avenue Pipe Bursting Contract – Phase I.
3.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to
Volta, LLC, of Houston, TX, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Power Distribution
Switchgear Building Pre-Purchase Project.
4.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 2 to the contract with Norman Highway Constructors, Inc., for the Bridge Repair
Project – Various Locations Citywide (REBID).
5.
Council consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Beaumont,
Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 in an estimated amount not to exceed
$20.5 Million; levying taxes to provide for payment thereof; and containing other
matters related thereto.
6.Council consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Beaumont,
Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, in an
estimated amount not to exceed $19.455 Million and containing other matters related
thereto.
7.
Consider an ordinance to amend Section 28.03.023(e) of the City’s Code of
Ordinances to limit the permitted use of gaming sites and gaming machines to
industrial zoning districts.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments to temporarily waive transit
fares for students
REGULAR AGENDA
8.Council consider a resolution authorizing Zip to temporarily waive transit fares for
students from July 15, 2025 to August 12, 2025.
WORK SESSION
Council to review and discuss Venue Tax and the Tourism Public Improvement
District (TPID)
Council to review and discuss the Downtown Proactive Code Enforcement Update
Council to review and discuss the Rules of Conduct for City Officials (Ethics Policy)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss and or deliberate economic development negotiations in accordance with
Section 551.087 of the Government Code to wit; specifically:
“Project Riverfront”
“Downtown Hotel Project”
”Project Cement”
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, 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 Jacqueline K. Gunner at (409) 880-3782.