HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUG 19 2025 - PACKET
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Communication Update
Permitting Process and Public Outreach Overview
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-10 & 12 or any
other topic. Item 11 has already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens
cannot speak on that item.
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 August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025, City Council
meeting minutes.
B.
Council to consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
C.
Council consider a resolution to authorize TXPHV, LP, to exercise powers granted to
Housing Finance Corporations under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394, as
amended by the 89th Legislature.
D.
Council consider a resolution approving the award of annual contracts for temporary
personnel services for various departments.
E.Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of licensing and support services
for the City’s virtual server environment, to be purchased through CDW-G of Vernon
Hills, IL.
F.Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of a hardware maintenance
contract for Cisco network equipment used by IT for all departments from CDW-G of
Vernon Hills, IL.
G.Council consider a resolution approving a six-month contract for the purchase of
sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) for use by the Water Utilities Department.
H.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
Transdev Services, Inc., to provide management services for the Beaumont Municipal
Transit System.
I.Council consider a resolution renewing the lease agreements with Bar C Ranch for
the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force office (Suite C) and warehouse space
(Suites D & E), located at 2430 West Cardinal Drive.
J.Council consider authorizing the acceptance of a ten-foot wide (10') Exclusive
Sanitary Sewer Easement.
K.Acceptance of the grant for International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Grant Program.
L.Council consider authorizing the acceptance of a Sidewalk Easement.
M.Council to consider a resolution ratifying the City Manager's execution of an
agreement with the Beaumont Firemens Relief Fund (BFRF).
REGULAR AGENDA
1.Council to consider a resolution receiving the proposed FY 2026 Budget and
scheduling a public hearing.
2. Council to consider establishing and taking a record vote on the “Proposed” 2025 tax
rate and schedule a public hearing.
3.Council to consider a resolution receiving the proposed 2026 Capital Program and
scheduling a public hearing.
4.Consider authorizing the Tyrrell Park Nature & Visitors Center, part of the Beaumont
Convention and Visitors Bureau, to apply and accept funding from the Jefferson
County Tourism Commission (JCTC) for $4,000 for partial payment of wayfinding,
interpretative signage for the Rotary Pollinator Gardens located at the Tyrrell Park
Nature & Visitors Center.
5.Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau to apply for grant
monies from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission (JCTC), in the amount of
$13,210 for a split advertisement billboard in Mont Belvieu, TX with the Beaumont
CVB.
6.Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau to apply and
accept funding from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission (JCTC) for
$12,522.50 to host the awards luncheon for TXDOT/Texas Travel Alliance Annual
2026 Conference and promote Beaumont as the host city for the year 2027.
7.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) for the Howell Street
and Sue Lane Drainage Improvements Project.
8.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 1, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to CZ Construction, LLC, of
Houston, for the Seale Road Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Project.
9.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 1 to the contract with MK Constructors, for the Concrete Pavement Repair
Citywide - Phase III Project.
10.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 1 to the contract with SETEX Construction Corp, of Beaumont, Texas for the
Highway 124 12-Inch Water Main Replacement (From Phelps Rd to Downs Rd).
11.Consider a Rezoning of a property from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) and
A-R (Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District
for 112 acres more or less located north and east of 7220 Helbig Road.
WORK SESSION
Council to review and discuss the Proposed Ordinance – Chapter 14, Article 3,
Division 5, Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-Way
REGULAR AGENDA
12. Council consider adopting a new ordinance, Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or
Rights-of-Way, to Sec. 14.03.218 through Sec. 14.03.223 of the Public Ways and
Public Places Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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A
TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Tina Broussard, City Clerk
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider approving the August 5, 2025, and August 12,
2025, City Council meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND
None
FUNDING SOURCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the minutes
ATTACHMENTS
Minutes - August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert “A.J.” Turner, Mayor Pro Tem ROY WEST, MAYOR Mike Williams, At-Large
Cory Crenshaw, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Joey Hilliard, Ward II
LaDonna Sherwood, Ward IIIAUGUST 5, 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 August 5, 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 1-8
or any other topic. Items 9-17 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore,
citizens cannot speak on those items. Citizens wishing to speak on Items 18 & 19 will be
given the opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing.
Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:48 p.m.
Father Shane Baxter with St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica gave the invocation. Mayor West led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Councilmembers Durio,
Sherwood (arrived at 1:55 p.m.) and Crenshaw. Absent: Councilmembers Hilliard and Williams.
Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina
Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition
None
Mayor West read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held after the
conclusion of Councilmember Comments.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-8 or
any other topic. Items 9-17 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens
cannot speak on those items. Citizens wishing to speak on Items 18 & 19 will be given the
opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing. (Public comments can be heard or seen on
the City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov)
Kate Hambright7 Cheska HollowBeaumont TX
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Lawrence Castille1463 S. MLK Blvd.Beaumont TX
Amanda Yarbrough701 Main St.Beaumont TX
Charlie Crabbe928 East Dr.Beaumont TX
Addie Allen9695 GrossBeaumont TX
Daniel Campise2095 Dowlen Rd.Beaumont TX
Tone Ligon Carrierre4240 Inez St.Beaumont TX
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-
controversial.
The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A consensus of the Council is required to remove
any item for discussion and separate action.)
A.Council to consider approving July 29, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
B.Council consider a resolution to enter into a contract for grant application and
administrative services – Resolution 25-171
C.Council to consider resolution approving the award of the comprehensive feasibility study
for the Main Downtown Library and Beaumont Children's Museum Komatsu Architecture
– Resolution 25-172
D.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Able
City, LLC to update the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Beaumont – Resolution 25-
173
E.Council consider a resolution of a License to Encroach Agreement located at 7706 Water
Edge – Resolution 25-174
F.Council consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a License to Encroach
Agreement with Weston Solutions, Inc – Resolution 25-175
Councilmember Durio moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
REGULAR AGENDA
1.Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Beaumont Firefighters' Local 399.
The proposed agreement is for a three-year period ending September 30, 2027. The
agreement provides for wage increases of 7% effective upon signing, 4% effective
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October 1, 2025, and 3% effective October 1, 2026; and certification pay for credentialing
in the EMS medical program. Pension contributions were removed from the agreement
and will be negotiated directly with the Beaumont Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.
Funds will come from the General Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH
BEAUMONT FIREFIGHTERS’ LOCAL 399 FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD EFFECTIVE UPON SIGNING
AND EXPIRING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2027. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-176
2.Council to consider a resolution to approve a Venue Project pursuant to Chapter 334 of
the Texas Local Government Code.
The city is proposing a Venue Tax as a possible funding option for the proposed hotel and
convention center projects. Before this matter can be added to the ballot for voter
approval, a
resolution must be submitted to the Comptroller to receive an analysis of its financial
impact.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE BEAUMONT DOWNTOWN CONVENTION CENTER AS
A VENUE PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 334, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND
DESIGNATING A METHOD OF FINANCING FOR THE PROJECT, SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL AT AN
ELECTION CALLED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion.
After discussion Councilmember Crenshaw asked that the motion be amended to add the
wording “Beaumont Downtown Convention Center as a Venue Project”.
Councilmember Sherwood agreed to amend her motion to add “Beaumont Downtown
Convention Center as a Venue Project”. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the
amendment.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
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RESOLUTION 25-177
3.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 3 to the contract with Underground Construction Solutions, LLC, of Houston, Texas
for the LaBelle Park Waterline Extension (IH-10-LNVA Canal to Walden Road) Project.
On June 18, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-150, the City Council awarded a contract to
Underground Construction Solutions, LLC, of Houston, Texas in the amount of
$569,750.00 for the LaBelle Park Waterline Extension (IH-10-LNVA Canal to Walden
Road) Project.
There were previous Change Order Nos. 1-2, in the amount of $9,400.00.
Proposed Change Order No. 3 is requested in the amount of $16,150.00. This change is
necessary to add 20 linear feet of casing pipe and to replace 255 linear feet of open-cut
installation with 283 linear feet of boring. These modifications are due to unexpected site
conditions encountered during construction. A section of the water line installation was
located near existing utility conflicts, which required the use of boring techniques to install.
30 calendar days are requested to be added to the contract for this additional work. If
approved, the new contract amount would be $595,300.00.
Funds will come from the American Rescue Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$16,150.00, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO ADD 20 LINEAR FEET OF CASING PIPE AND TO REPLACE
255 LINEAR FEET OF OPEN-CUT INSTALLATION WITH 289 LINEAR FEET OF BORING, THEREBY
INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $595,300.00, FOR THE LABELLE PARK
WATERLINE EXTENSION (IH-10-LNVA CANAL TO WALDEN ROAD) PROJECT AND AN ADDITIONAL
THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS ARE ADDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK. Councilmember Durio
seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-178
4.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 8 to the contract with ALLCO LLC, of Beaumont, for the 48-Inch Pine Street Raw
Water Line Project.
On July 18, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-193, City Council awarded a contract to ALLCO,
LLC,
of Beaumont, in the amount of $29,191,513.63.
There were previous Change Order Nos. 1 - 7 in the amount of ($8,604,010.16).
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Proposed Change Order No. 8 is requested in the amount of $367,339.23. This change is
necessary to address the following aging or failed infrastructure issues uncovered during
construction. The combined storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain works will result
in a
cost of $367,339.23, with an additional 65 calendar days to be added to the project.
Stormwater Items: Remaining funds from a prior change order related to the
removal of an unknown concrete bridge will be applied toward critical stormwater
upgrades. Work includes reconfiguring the storm sewer system at Lethia Street by
transitioning from a box culvert to dual 42-inch pipes, replacing deteriorated storm
laterals and surface inlets, and resolving leaking 24-inch storm pipes at Wiess
Street that were contributing to inflow into the sanitary sewer system.
Sanitary Sewer Items: Two manholes at the intersection of Wiess and Pine
Streets will be replaced due to excessive inflow of stormwater and groundwater,
which is placing strain on the sanitary sewer system.
Water System Items: A 340-foot segment of 6-inch water line between Lethia and
Wiess Streets will be replaced due to failure caused by its age and proximity to the
new 48-inch raw water transmission line.
If approved, Change Order No. 8 would result in a new contract amount of
$20,954,842.70 with an additional 65 calendar days to be added to the contract time.
Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation and CDBG/GLO.
Approval of the resolution
Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 8, IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,339.23,
FOR THE VARIOUS WORKS RELATED TO THE EXISTING STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, AND
WATER MAIN INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG PINE STREET, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $20,954,842.70, FOR THE 48-INCH PINE STREET RAW WATER LINE
PROJECT; AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY-FIVE (65) CALENDAR DAYS ARE ADDED TO COMPLETE
THE WORK. Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-179
5.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 14 to the contract with ALLCO LLC, of Beaumont, for the Collier’s Ferry Pump Station
Project.
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On April 12, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-108, City Council awarded a contract to Allco,
LLC, of Beaumont, TX, in the amount of $25,088,259.00 for the Collier’s Ferry Pump
Station Project.
There were previous Change Order Nos. 1 - 13 in the amount of $1,587,534.44.
Proposed Change Order No. 14 is requested in the amount of $20,399.60. This change is
necessary for the following modifications to the contract:
Traffic Attenuation Device and Gate: These will serve as a barrier
between Pine Street and the access road to improve vehicle safety and
enhance site security.
Camera Pole at the Pump Station: Following an assessment of the site by
City staff, they determined that having the pole to set cameras will enhance
the security of the area.
Credit for Pipe Support Material Change: Acceptance of an alternate
material for pipe support results in cost savings.
Credit for Tapping Sleeve: A previously approved change order that
included a tapping sleeve has been deemed not required to complete the
work and can be deleted, resulting in cost savings.
If approved, Change Order No. 14 would result in a new contract amount of
$26,696,193.04, and no additional calendar days added to the contract for this additional
work.
Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation and FEMA.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Sherewood moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 14, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,399.60, FOR TRAFFIC ATTENUATION DEVICE AND GATE, A CAMERA POLE AT THE PUMP
STATION, CREDIT FOR PIPE SUPPORT MATERIAL CHANGE, AND CREDIT FOR TAPPING SLEEVE, WITH
A NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $26,696,193.04, FOR THE COLLIER’S FERRY PUMP STATION
PROJECT WITH NO ADDITIONAL CALENDAR DAYS ADDED TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE ADDITIONAL
WORK. Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-180
6.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Standard
Utility Agreement (SUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the
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Eastex Water and Wastewater Relocation projects of the IH-10/Hwy 69 Interchanges
Project.
The Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) establishes roles, responsibilities, and cost
obligations of both the City of Beaumont (City) and the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) related to utility work associated with the IH-10/Highway 69
Eastex Interchanges Project. This agreement defines the scope of utility adjustments
required to accommodate the planned TxDOT highway improvements and ensures
compliance with state and federal regulations governing such relocations. The SUA also
outlines the process for project coordination, documentation, and reimbursement,
including provisions that make the City eligible for 100% reimbursement of all eligible
costs incurred for the relocation of water and
wastewater infrastructure is located within the TxDOT right of way.
The Eastex Water and Wastewater Relocation projects are part of the City of Beaumont’s
coordinated efforts with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT’s) IH-
10/Highway 69 Eastex Interchanges Project. These projects involve replacing and
relocating existing water and wastewater infrastructure within the TxDOT right of way.
Each phase includes the installation of various sizes and lengths of water and sanitary
sewer lines, associated appurtenances, and the abandonment or removal of existing lines
as necessary to accommodate the highway improvements.
The estimated total cost for the utility relocation work is $24,142,138.91. 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.
Funds will come from Water Revenue Bonds.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A STANDARD UTILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR THE
EASTEX WATER AND WASTEWATER RELOCATION PROJECTS OF THE IH-10/HWY 69 INTERCHANGES
PROJECT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-181
7.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to
Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas for the Eastex Water and Wastewater
Relocation projects of the TxDOT IH-10/Hwy 69 Eastex Interchanges Project.
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The Eastex Water and Wastewater Relocation projects are part of the City of Beaumont’s
coordinated efforts with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT’s) IH-
10/Highway 69 Eastex Interchanges Project. These projects involve replacing and
relocating existing water and wastewater infrastructure within the TxDOT right of way.
Each phase includes the installation of various sizes and lengths of water and sanitary
sewer lines, associated appurtenances, and the abandonment or removal of existing lines
as necessary to accommodate the highway improvements.
The City received quotes for all four (4) phases of the project from Vortex Services, LLC,
through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchasing cooperative program.
Based on a thorough review of the quotes, Water Utilities staff recommend awarding the
projects to Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, TX for a total amount of $22,021,822.00.
The breakdown of costs and scope for each phase is provided on the table below:
PhaseDescriptionCost
1Approximately 2,600 LF of water line relocations$2,866,396.00
2
Approximately 5,400 LF of water line relocations$4,318,943.00
3
Approximately 3,900 LF of sanitary sewer line relocations$9,811,411.00
4
Approximately 3,500 LF of sanitary sewer line relocations and
2,900 LF of water line relocations$5,025,072.00
TOTAL$22,021,822.00
Through this resolution, the city is expressing its willingness to enter into agreements with
Vortex Services LLC. The award is contingent upon the full execution of the TxDOT
Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) for the project. Upon execution, the project will be
eligible for 100% reimbursement through TxDOT.
Funds will come from Water Revenue Bonds.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH VORTEX SERVICES, LLC, OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,021,822.00, FOR THE EASTEX WATER AND WASTEWATER
RELOCATION PROJECTS OF THE TXDOT IH-10/HWY 69 EASTEX INTERCHANGES PROJECT.
Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-182
8.Council to consider an ordinance to impose civil penalties for interference with child
custody orders.
House 969 was passed by the Texas Legislature to address the criminal enforcement for
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interference with child custody orders and gives a municipality the authority to impose a
civil
penalty up to $500.00.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO
ADOPT CHAPTER 12 ARTICLE 13 INTERFERENCE WITH CHILD CUSTODY INTO THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MAKE CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the
motion.
After discussion the Mayor requested that the item be tabled for further information.
Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the request.
After additional discussion Councilmember Sherwood stated the item should be denied.
Councilmember Sherwood then made a motion to amend her previous motion to deny the
item as presented. Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER AND COUNCILMEMBER DURIO
ITEM FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF FOUR COUNCILMEMBERS APPROVING THE DENIAL
9.Council to consider a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a mini storage
facility within a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for
property located at 6030-6040 Concord Road.
Concord Mini Storage, L.L.C. received an approved Rezoning and Specific Use Permit in
March of 2022 to allow the construction of 190 self-serve personal storage units. The
property is under construction and when completed it will be accessible twenty-four (24)
hours a day, seven (7) days a week, with an office onsite and gated keypad entry.
Meshell Heartfield, on behalf of the owner, is seeking an amendment to the existing
Specific Use Permit to reduce the landscaping requirements along the North and East
property lines as originally conditioned in the approval. The landscaping requirements
apply where a commercial property abuts a residential property. In this case, the
landscaping would be situated between an 8’ tall wood privacy fence and metal exterior
wall of the storage facility. This placement presents significant challenges for ongoing
maintenance of the landscaping, fencing and building. Potentially creating hazards for
both the commercial property owner and tenants of the storage facility and the adjacent
residential property owner should the trees be planted in this constrained area and
become overgrown or unhealthy due to lack of access.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a mini storage
facility within a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for
property located at 6030-6040 Concord Road, with the following conditions:
1.Submit a revised landscaping plan to the Planning Office.
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2.Install and maintain the required 8’ tall wood or masonry fence and eliminate
the requirement to install trees and shrubs along the northern and eastern
property lines.
3.Install landscaping along the front property line to screen the parking lot
from the right-of-way.
4.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water
and
sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow,
pretreatment, and/or F.O.G program.
5.Maintain or replace (as needed) the sidewalk along Concord Road.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1.Submit a revised landscaping plan to the Planning Office.
2.Install and maintain the required 8’ tall wood or masonry fence and eliminate
the requirement to install trees and shrubs along the northern and eastern
property lines.
3.Install landscaping along the front property line to screen the parking lot
from the right-of-way.
4.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water
and
sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow,
pretreatment, and/or F.O.G program.
5.Maintain or replace (as needed) the sidewalk along Concord Road.
Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN
AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT PERMIT TO ALLOW A MINI STORAGE FACILITY WITHIN A GC-MD-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6030-6040 CONCORD ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-036
10.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow truck parking and storage
within a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property
located at 4010 Fannett Road.
Dustin Byerly is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow truck parking and storage at
4010
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Fannett Road. This property was recently subdivided and previously operated as a
Vehicle
Storage Facility for towed cars.
According to the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont this property is located within the
“Conservation Revitalization” area. Such areas are “Built up areas where a significant
portion of the area is experiencing influences such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated
and derelict structures, a deteriorating or poor public infrastructure, and a decline in
population and in the number of housing units and businesses. Immediate actions are
needed to precent continued deterioration and to reverse and repair those conditions.”
The development of the site would be consistent with the existing development to the
west.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow truck parking and storage
within a GCMD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property
located at 4010
Fannett Road, with the following conditions:
1.Any 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.Any construction plans shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building
Codes.
3.Any installed lighting shall be diverted from residential uses to the north and
east.
4.That the development is in strict compliance with the City of Beaumont
Landscaping and Screening Requirements.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1.Any 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.Any construction plans shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building
Codes.
3.Any installed lighting shall be diverted from residential uses to the north and
east.
4.That the development is in strict compliance with the City of Beaumont
Landscaping and Screening Requirements.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A TRUCK PARKING AND STORAGE WITHIN A GC-MD (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4010 FANNETT
ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-037
11.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within an R-S
(Residential-Single Family Dwelling) District for property located at 3890 Harding Drive.
Ahmed Salem of ARA Buyers, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a
duplex at 3890 Harding Drive. The purpose of the request is to bring the existing duplex
into
compliance with our adopted ordinances.
According to the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont 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 use of the property appears to align
with the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within an R-S
(Residential-
Single Family Dwelling) District for property located at 3890 Harding Drive, with the
following
condition:
1.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water
and
sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow,
pretreatment, and/or F.O.G. program.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following condition:
1.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water
and
sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow,
pretreatment, and/or F.O.G. program.
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Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DUPLEX WITHIN AN R-S (RESIDENTIAL-SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3890 HARDING DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS,
IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the
motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-038
12.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place within the
CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 304 Orleans Street.
Shanna and Jeremey Hawa, are seeking approval for a Specific Use Permit to allow a
drinking place to be located at 304 Orleans. The proposed “speakeasy” is a concept
designed to deliver an intimate and immersive nightlife experience, inspired by the
elegance of the 1920’s. The establishment will feature high-end craft cocktails, live jazz
performances, in a hidden setting.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place within the
CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 304 Orleans Street, 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 install a security camera system or employ security patrols during
peak operational hours.
3.The establishment and property premises shall remain in compliance with
the building code, fire code, zoning code, offenses and nuisance code,
health and sanitation code and all other applicable codes of the city.
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 install a security camera system or employ security patrols during
peak operational hours.
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3.The establishment and property premises shall remain in compliance with
the building code, fire code, zoning code, offenses and nuisance code,
health and sanitation code and all other applicable codes of the city.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRINKING PLACE WITHIN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 ORLEANS STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the
motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-039
13.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an eating place within an
RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) District for property located at
2090 Broadway Street.
Matthew and Kimberly Moyle, are seeking approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow an
eating place to be located at 2090 Broadway. The proposed “Moyle Manor” is a concept
designed around traditional southern afternoon tea. The proposed tearoom, will boast
traditional southern hospitality with baked goods, tea sandwiches, and carefully selected
teas. In addition, the Moyles will maintain their residency on the upper floor of the
historically preserved and restored home. Parking is provided directly across the street in
the existing parking lot. This is a great example of adaptive reuse to a historic structure.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an eating place within an
RCR-H
(Residential Conservation Revitalization-Historic) District for property located at 2090
Broadway Street, 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.The establishment and property premises shall be in compliance with the
building code, fire code, zoning code, offenses and nuisance code, health
and sanitation code and all other applicable codes of the city.
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.
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2.The establishment and property premises shall be in compliance with the
building code, fire code, zoning code, offenses and nuisance code, health
and sanitation code and all other applicable codes of the city.
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EATING PLACE WITHIN THE RCR-H (RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION-HISTORIC) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2090
BROADWAY STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
After discussion Mayor Pro Tem Turner requested that a third (3) condition be added “No
live music after 8:00 p.m.”
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-040
14.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential-Single Family
Dwelling) and A-R (Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit
Development) District for 112 acres more or less located north and east of 7220 Helbig
Road. ITEM TABLED
Carlton Sharp is requesting a Rezoning for approximately 112 acres more or less located
north and east of 7220 Helbig Road from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) and A-
R
(Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District to
support a
high quality development.
The PUD district promotes the coordinated design of mixed uses - residential,
commercial, office, retail and institutional - under a comprehensive development plan. It
offers greater design flexibility compared to traditional zoning districts, including options
for cluster housing,
appealing to residents seeking larger homes with smaller private yards, shared open
spaces,and public amenities.
Drainage District #6 has noted that there are several significant drainage features,
Ditches 905, 905-A and 905-B all traverse the site and serve as critical outfall routes for
the area. A detailed exhibit titled “DD6 EXHIBIT” has been provided by the Drainage
District. The attachment includes LiDAR imagery and maps identifying the drainage
ditches and their outfall locations across the property.
Before any development of this site occurs, a Specific Use Permit must be approved by
the
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Planning Commission and City Council to establish the land use and density plans.
This request received protest from the property owners comprising 70% of the
surrounding land area. Section 28.02.008(d) of the City's Code of Ordinances states,
"The city council shall not amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal any regulation,
restriction or boundary or approve a specific use permit where a protest against such
change (has been filed), signed by the owners of twenty (20) percent or more either of the
area of the lots included in such proposed change or of the lots or land immediately
adjoining the same and extending two hundred (200) feet therefrom, except by favorable
vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the members of the city council."
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling)
and A-R
(Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for 112
acres more or less located north and east of 7220 Helbig Road.
Approval of the ordinance. ITEM TABLED
15.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential-Single Family
Dwelling), RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling-Highest Density) and A-R
(Agricultural-Residential Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for
approximately 366 acres more or less located at the southwest corner of Dowlen Road
and Delaware Street.
Sam Yager III, of Acadia Dowlen, LLC., Inc., is requesting a Rezoning for approximately
366
acres more or less located at the southwest corner of Dowlen Road and Delaware Street
from RS (Residential-Single Family Dwelling), RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) and A-R (Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned
Unit Development) District to support a high-quality development.
The PUD district promotes the coordinated design of mix uses – residential, commercial,
office, retail and institutional- under a comprehensive development plan. It offers greater
design flexibility compared to traditional zoning district, including options for cluster
housing,
appealing to residents seeking larger homes with smaller private yards, shared open
spaces, and public amenities.
Before any development of this site occurs, a Specific Use Permit must be approved to
establish the land use and density plans.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling),
RM-H
(Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling-Highest Density) and A-R (Agricultural-Residential
Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for approximately 366 acres more
or
less located at the southwest corner of Dowlen Road and Delaware Street.
Approval of the ordinance.
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Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT 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), R-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING-
HIGHEST DENSITY), AND A-R (AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS TO A PUD (PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 366 ACRES MORE OR LESS LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DOWLEN ROAD AND DELAWARE STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
After discussion Councilmember Crenshaw asked that this item be tabled, the item failed
due to a lack of a second.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO AND
SHERWOOD
NAYS:COUNCILMEMBER CRENSHAW
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-041
16.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential Single-Family
Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling) or a more
restrictive district for property located at 3709 Concord Road.
Ali Hamdan, on behalf of property owner Rolando Carbajal, is requesting a Rezoning for
the
.466-acre property at 3709 Concord Road. Mr. Hamdan is requesting a zone change from
R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial
Multiple-Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive zoning district.
The applicant submitted a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for a tire shop at that location.
Due to the current zoning district being designated as residential, the CO was denied as
that use is not permitted within a residential zoning district.
According to the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont the property is located within a
“Stable
Area”, which states, “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 surrounding uses align with said plan.
If approved, this Rezoning request could result in “spot zoning”, by introducing a higher
density, commercial use into a predominantly single-family residential area of Concord
Avenue. Approval of this request may violate Chapter 211 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
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At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to deny the request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling)
District to GCMD (General Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive
district for property located at 3709 Concord Road.
Denial of the ordinance.
Councilmember Sherwood 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) TO A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT OR A MORE RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3709
CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the
motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
ITEM DENIED
17.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning of a property from RM-H (Residential
Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to LI (Light Industrial) District for property located
at 5775 Erie Street.
Ray Woodside is requesting approval of a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family-
High Density) District to LI (Light Industrial) District, for the property located at 5775 Erie
Street. The purpose of the Rezoning is to establish a truck parking and storage facility for
a
Motor Carrier Company, Ray + Rayne LLC, currently operate six (6) semi-trucks and
trailers.
The property was originally zoned LI when Cardinal Drive was constructed, however in
1999 in an attempt to sell the property initiated a rezoning to RM-H to allow for
development of
residential homes. That development has not taken place, and the industrial uses within
this area has continued to expand.
According to the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont, the property is located within a “Light
Industrial” area, and the Rezoning appears to align with the plan. It should be noted that a
portion of the property is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area, and any
development
shall be in strict compliance with the City’s adopted Flood Damage and Prevention
Ordinance.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning of property from RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family-
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Highest Density) to LI (Light Industrial) District for property located at 5775 Erie Street.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT 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 RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT TO A LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5775 ERIE STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-042
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments concerning the proposed
amendments of Article 6, Gaming Sites and Gaming Machines, from the City of
Beaumont’s Code of Ordinances
Public Hearing Open: 4:03 p.m.
Jimmy Pete2398 Goliad St.Beaumont TX
Public Hearing Close: 4:05 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
18.Council to consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of the City of Beaumont’s Code of
Ordinances to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines within the city limits.
In the City of Fort Worth v. Rylie, the Texas Court of Appeals ruled that Fort Worth’s city
ordinances regulating gaming were not preempted by state law. The court concluded that
eight liner gaming machines operated in game rooms are unconstitutional lotteries under
the Texas Constitution because they involve the elements of chance, consideration
(payment), and prize. However, the Texas Comptroller (State) continues to issue decals
and collect occupational tax for gaming machines.
The amendment of Article 6 of the City of Beaumont’s Code of Ordinances is necessary
to fully effectuate a prohibition on gaming operations within the city limits of Beaumont.
All game room owners have been notified of this item by mail, using the addresses
provided on their current gaming permits.
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This first reading of this item was heard by the City Council on July 29, 2025. If affirmed,
properties containing gaming machines will have ninety (90) days thereafter the effective
date of this ordinance to cease gaming operations within the city limits of Beaumont.
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AMENDING THE BEAUMONT CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6 “BUSINESS REGULATIONS” ARTICLE 6.10 “GAMING SITES AND GAMING
MACHINES” IN ITS ENTIRETY BY PROHIBITING AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES AND GAME
ROOMS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BEAUMONT; AMENDING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS. Councilmember Durio seconded the
motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-043
19.Council to consider an ordinance to amend section 28.03.023(e) of the City of
Beaumont’s Code of Ordinances to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines from
operating within the city limits.
In the City of Fort Worth v. Rylie, the Texas Court of Appeals ruled that Fort Worth’s city
ordinances regulating gaming were not preempted by state law. The court concluded that
eight liner gaming machines operated in game rooms are unconstitutional lotteries under
the Texas Constitution because they involve the elements of chance, consideration
(payment), and prize. However, the Texas Comptroller (State) continues to issue decals
and collect occupational tax for gaming machines.
In Chapter 28 of the City of Beaumont’s Zoning Code, the permitted use table identifies
the
zoning districts where gaming sites and machines are currently allowed. To prohibit
gaming
operations within the city limits of Beaumont, the permitted use table within the Zoning
Code
should be amended to effectuate.
At a Joint Public Hearing, held on May 19, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to prohibit all gaming operations within the city limits of Beaumont.
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.03.023 (E) PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BANNING A SUBCATEGORY GAMING ROOMS AND DEVICES
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS FROM THE SIC PRIMARY USE OF THE AMUSEMENT AND RECREATIONS
SERVICES (79) GROUP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion.
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AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-044
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen on the
City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss and or deliberate Economic Development negotiations in accordance with
Section 551.087 of the Government Code to wit; specifically:
“Project Cement”
Open Session of the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Roy West, Mayor
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert “A.J.” Turner, Mayor Pro Tem ROY WEST, MAYOR Mike Williams, At-Large
Cory Crenshaw, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Joey Hilliard, Ward II
LaDonna Sherwood, Ward IIIAUGUST 12, 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 Special session in strict compliance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on August 12,
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 Regular Agenda items 1-3 or any other topic.
Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Kyle Tremblay with First United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Mayor West led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Councilmembers Durio,
Hilliard, Williams, Sherwood and Crenshaw. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City
Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on Regular Agenda items 1-3 or any other topic.
(Public comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont’s website at
beaumonttexas.gov)
Jarae Rideau2308 EuclidBeaumont TX
Jocelyn Vaughn4855 Rice Cir.Beaumont TX
Jeanette Rideau2215 EuclidBeaumont TX
Jamesia Jones4345 Cadillac Ln.Beaumont TX
Sean Villery-Samuel450 Cathedral Sq.Beaumont TX
Michael Malonson1715 Shirley Cir.Beaumont TX
Dwight Baloney4555 Holst. St.Beaumont TX
Delilah Johnson2840 GlennwoodBeaumont TX
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Bernie Minnard1035 Brockman St.Beaumont TX
Gwendolyn Boyd170 Myrna Loy Dr.Beaumont TX
Nathan Hawkins2375 North St.Beaumont TX
Naomi Gellegos3950 Irving St.Beaumont TX
REGULAR AGENDA
After discussion Council decided to approve each Proposition separately, after
separate approvals Council will proceed with approving items 2 and 3, they will
then recess so that Legal can prepare the language for each Proposition. Once
completed Council will reconvene to approve Item 1 with one vote for all
propositions and to call the Special Election.
Proposition A: Infrastructure, Drainage, Steets and Sidewalks
Councilmember Sherwood moved to approve Proposition A as written. Councilmember
Durio seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Proposition B: Facilities and Public Safety
Councilmember Durio moved to approve Proposition B, to include Proposition F, which is
the Multi-Purpose Center at Alice Keith Park. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the
motion.
Motion Passed
Proposition C: Parks, Trails, and Recreation
Councilmember Durio moved to approve Proposition C as written. Councilmember
Hilliard seconded the motion.
Councilmember Crenshaw asked that the motion be amended to remove Riverfront Park
and make as a separate item for voters to vote on. Councilmember Williams seconded
the amended motion.
Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tem Turner and Councilmembers Sherwood, Hilliard and Durio
voted against removing Riverfront Park from Proposition C.
Motion Passed
Proposition D: Dowlen Road Extension
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to approve Proposition D.
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The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Proposition E: Point Parkway North Extension
Councilmember Sherwood moved to approve Proposition E as written. Councilmember
Crenshaw seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Council reconvened at 6:59 p.m., to give a final vote on all Propositions and to call the Special
Election.
Roll Call – All Councilmembers were present
1.Council to consider approving an ordinance calling a Special Election for November 4,
2025, to be held within the City of Beaumont, Texas, making provisions for the conduct
and the giving of notice of the Special Election; and containing other provisions related
thereto.
The City Charter Article IX; Section 2 dictates that the City shall authorize the issuance of
bonds by a Bond Ordinance passed by an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of
the
City Council and approved by a majority of the qualified property taxpaying voters voting
at an election called for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of such bonds. The Bond
Ordinance shall provide for proper notice, the calling of the special election, and the
propositions to be submitted. The Bond Ordinance and the manner of conducting the
election shall in all aspects conform to the general laws of this State.
Funds are available in the City Clerk’s Contract Services Account.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Hilliard moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLE AN ORDINANCE CALLING A
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS; MAKING
PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT AND THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISION RELATED THERETO. Councilmember Williams seconded the
motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
HILLIARD, WILLIAMS AND SHERWOOD
NAYS:COUNCILMEMBER CRENSHAW
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-045
2.Council consider an ordinance calling for a Special Election for November 4, 2025,
related to a proposed two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax to finance a Venue Project, a
new Downtown Riverfront Convention Center and related infrastructure, pursuant to
Minutes – August 5, 2025
Chapter 334 of the Local Government Code, the election to be held within the City of Beaumont,
Texas, making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the Special Election; and
containing other provisions related thereto.
The City is proposing to call for an election in November to enact an additional two
percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax (HOT tax), paid by those staying in our hotels, for a
Venue Project, as authorized pursuant to Chapter 334 of the Local Government Code,
and as a possible funding source for an approved Venue Project. The Venue Project
provides for the planning, establishment, development, construction and renovation of a
community venue and designating the method of financing. More specifically, the Project
would result in the construction of a new Downtown Riverfront Convention Center and
related infrastructure at or near the site of the current Civic Center. This project was
identified and approved by City Council on August 5, 2025, through Resolution No. 25-
177 (attached). Res. No. 25-177 was then reviewed by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts and determined to have no significant negative impact on state revenue as
required by Sec. 334.022 of the Local Government Code (Comptroller letter attached).
This approval by the Office of the Comptroller allows the City to move forward with the
calling of the Special Election. If approved, Beaumont would join the ranks of many other
Texas cities that have reinvested outside hotel taxes to improve our convention, meeting
and event facilities resulting in significant increases in tourism and the resulting economic
benefit to our community. If successful, the new Downtown Convention Center would be
constructed near a newly developed riverfront hotel, significantly increasing visitors and
tourism to Downtown Beaumont. While this proposed HOT funding would not go directly
to help fund the hotel, it is important to point out that the proposed new Riverfront
Convention Center and new hotel would work to support each other. This increase in
tourism resulting from the new facility would offer greater opportunities for conventions,
public events, trade shows, sporting and entertainment events, consumer shows and
other meetings from areas well beyond Beaumont and Texas.
Funds are available in the City Clerk’s Contract Services Account.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Hilliard moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CALLING A
VENUE TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS; MAKING PROVISIONS
FOR THE CONDUCT AND THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION; AND CONTAINING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 25-046
3.Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Election Agreement
and Election Services Contract for November 4, 2025, between Jefferson County and the
City of Beaumont for a Special Election being held jointly with the City of Bevil Oaks, City
of Groves, City of Port Neches, Jefferson County Drainage District 7, Jefferson County
Minutes – August 5, 2025
Emergency Services Districts No. 1 and 5, Jefferson County Water Control Improvement District
No. 10, Port Neches-Groves ISD and Port of Port Arthur.
This Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract is a requirement of
Jefferson
County for the Jefferson County Clerk to coordinate and handle all services of equipment
for the Joint Election being held on November 4, 2025, in accordance with the provisions
of the Texas Election Code. Each participating authority agrees to pay Jefferson County
for equipment, supplies, services and administrative costs. Each participating authority is
responsible for the lawful conduct of their respective elections.
Funds are available in the City Clerk’s Contract Services Account.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Crenshaw moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HERE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND ELECTION
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025, ELECTION BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION BEING HELD JOINTLY WITH THE CITY OF
BEVIL OAKS, CITY OF GROVES, CITY OF PORT NECHES, JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
7, JEFFERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 1 AND 5, JEFFERSON COUNTY
WATER CONTROL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10, PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD AND PORT OF PORT
ARTHUR. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,
HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW
NAYS:NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 25-183
Council recessed at 5:34 p.m., so that Legal could prepare the Propositions for the Special Bond
Election
Council reconvened at 6:59 p.m., to give a final vote on the Special Bond Election (See item 1
above)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen on the
City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov)
With there being no Executive Session the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Roy West, Mayor
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes – August 5, 2025
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
BACKGROUND
Mayor Roy West appoints Jeff Beaver, Rob Clark, Jeromy Buberl, and Steve Lucas (as an
alternate) to the Board of Adjustment for a two-year term beginning August 19, 2025. Mayor
West also appoints Jeff Beaver to serve as Chairman of the Board.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution to authorize TXPHV, LP, to exercise
powers granted to Housing Finance Corporations under Texas Local
Government Code Chapter 394, as amended by the 89th Legislature.
BACKGROUND
Prior to November 30, 2022, the Summit at North Ridge Manor Apartments, which is located at
4155 Maida Road, Beaumont, Texas, was a Project-Based Section 8 multi-family residential
property in a state of disrepair, not meeting reasonable standards of decent, safe and affordable
housing.
North Ridge Manor Apartments, owned by TXNRM, LP, has an existing property tax exemption
under Texas Local Government Code 394. Upon acquisition by TXNRM, LP, significant
amounts were invested into the rehabilitation and improvement of the property. The tax
exemption enabled rehabilitation of the property that has improved living conditions for both
neighbors and residents. Such rehabilitation was only feasible for the private developer with a
tax abatement, in partnership with a non-City-sponsored Housing Finance Corporation (HFC).
The property’s provision of 100% of its 150 unit rents maintained at or below 50% of the area
median income significantly exceeds the both the minimum rent reduction requirements of the
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394, as amended by The 89th Texas Legislature, as well
as the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program as administered under Texas
Government Code Chapter 2306.
The 89th Texas Legislature amended Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394 in Texas
House Bill No. 21. To remain in compliance with the existing Fannie Mae loan for the
property, the owner must receive a resolution from the municipality in which the development is
located and maintain the tax-exempt status.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Carmen Williams, Director of Human Resources
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the award of annual
contracts for temporary personnel services for various departments.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont solicited bids for the annual contract to provide temporary employees to
fill positions in business offices, skilled and unskilled laborers, equipment operators, and
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN). Forty-five vendors were invited to bid and six vendors
submitted bids.
Specifications for the contract require temporary staffing agencies to provide pre-screened and
qualified individuals on an on-call and as-needed basis. Temporary employees must pass a drug
screen and a criminal background search prior to being assigned to the City. The contract
specifications request firm hourly prices inclusive of wages, benefits, testing, screening, workers
compensation, taxes, and agency fees.
The administration recommends awarding contracts to Lofton Staffing & Security Services as
the primary vendor, and Advanced Staffing, Inc., as the secondary vendor. This is a 3% cost
increase above the current contract.
Octagon Staffing, LLC., Nohat Staffing, Argus Talent, LLC., and LanceSoft, Inc., did not meet
bid specifications, as they do not have a local presence within Jefferson, County, TX. Bid
tabulation attached.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund Water Utilities Fund
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Bid Tabulation
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Extended
$217,000.00
LanceSoft, Inc.*
$55.00
$24.30$27.00$24.30$27.00$25.65$33.75
Unit
Total Price
$33,750.00
$24,300.00$29,850.00$28,300.00$21,410.00$28,500.00$35,100.00
Extended
$201,210.00
$33.75
$24.30$29.85$28.30$21.41$28.50$35.10
Argus Talent LLC*
Unit
Total Price
$36,000.00
$20,400.00$21,600.00$19,200.00$21,600.00$27,600.00$30,000.00
Extended
$176,400.00
Nohat Staffing*
$36.00
$20.40$21.60$19.20$21.60$27.60$30.00
Unit
Total Price
$26,350.00
$21,360.00$23,110.00$23,980.00$20,330.00$25,680.00$28,850.00
Extended
$169,660.00
$26.35
$21.36$23.11$23.98$20.33$25.68$28.85
Unit
Octagon Staffing, LLC*
Total Price
$28,000.00
$13,500.00$16,200.00$15,290.00$13,900.00$19,600.00$22,400.00
Extended
$128,890.00
$28.00
$13.50$16.20$15.29$13.90$19.60$22.40
Unit
Advanced Staffing Inc.)
Total Price
Advanced Staffing Inc (DSF
$19,040.00
$13,200.00$14,400.00$18,850.00$16,830.00$17,160.00$19,500.00
Extended
$118,980.00
Services
$19.04
$13.20$14.40$18.85$16.83$17.16$19.50
Unit
Total Price
Lofton Staffing & Security
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of licensing
and support services for the City’s virtual server environment, to be
purchased through CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont operates a centralized virtual server environment that supports essential
applications and services for all City departments. While the server hardware is physically hosted
at the e911 facility and City Hall, the infrastructure itself provides shared, high-availability
computing resources across the entire municipal organization, including public safety, utilities,
development, and general administration.
In recent years, the City has experienced relatively drastic annual price increases in virtualization
licensing and support. This renewal agreement is strategically structured to lock in pricing for the
duration of each term—five (5) years for the e911 environment and three (3) years for the City
Hall environment—providing cost stability and shielding the City from further short-term market
fluctuations.
The renewal includes:
Infrastructure at e911 location:
$55,040 annually for five (5) years, totaling $275,200.
Infrastructure at City Hall location:
$21,493 annually for three (3) years, totaling $64,479.
All licensing and support services will be procured through CDW-G under the DIR contract,
which offers competitively negotiated pricing and ensures compliance with Texas state
procurement requirements.
An emergency Letter of Understanding (LOU) was signed by the City Manager on August 1 to
prevent a lapse in maintenance for the E911 system while formal Council approval is being
finalized. Pricing was negotiated with the vendors for over four months, with finalized quotes
received at the end of July. Due to the extended negotiation timeline, the renewal could not be
taken to Council in time to meet the August 1 renewal deadline for the E911 environment.
Missing that deadline would have resulted in the City losing access to support services for
critical public safety servers, as well as losing the multi-year pricing that stabilizes rates for the
next five years. Since the software was acquired by a new vendor, annual costs have seen drastic
increases. This renewal will allow the City to confidently budget for both the E911 and City Hall
environments over the next five and three years, respectively.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund, Municipal Court Technology Fund, Water Utilities Fund, and Fleet Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the renewal of a hardware
maintenance contract for Cisco network equipment used by IT for
all departments from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont operates a comprehensive network infrastructure that enables secure and
efficient communication across all departments and facilities. At the core of this infrastructure
are network devices—such as routers and switches—that provide the foundational connectivity
for internal systems, applications, and internet services.
This equipment supports seamless communication between departments, integrated data flow,
and dependable access to critical business systems. To ensure performance, stability, and
continuity of these services, the City renews an annual maintenance contract that includes:
Hardware Licensing
Ensures legal use and ongoing compliance for all network hardware deployed across the City’s
systems.
Support Services
Provides direct access to expert technical assistance, issue escalation, and rapid response in the
event of system failures.
Software Updates and Upgrades
Delivers necessary patches and enhancements to maintain security, performance, and
compatibility with evolving technology needs.
Hardware Repair and Replacement
Covers unexpected equipment failure and provides timely hardware replacement to minimize
downtime and service interruption.
The total annual cost for the renewal is $100,302.49. All licensing and support services will be
procured through CDW-G under the DIR contract, which offers competitively negotiated pricing
and ensures compliance with Texas state procurement requirements.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund, Water Fund, Municipal Court Technology Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
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consistency in formatting.
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving a six-month contract for the
purchase of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) for use by the Water
Utilities Department.
BACKGROUND
Sodium Hydroxide is used to purify the City’s water supply. The Water Utilities Department
expects to purchase approximately five hundred eighty two (582) dry tons of a 50% solution
during the term of this contract. Contract specifications allow for a six (6) month contract with
the option of two (2) renewals of a six (6) month term at the same price as the awarded contract.
Three hundred seventy-eight (378) vendors were notified via email as well as advertising on the
City web page and the local newspaper. Five (5) bids were submitted. PVS DX, Inc of Houston
TX responded with the lowest bid of $362,586.00. This is approximately a 2% increase in price
from the last contract. PVS DX, Inc. is the current contract holder. Bid tabulation is attached.
FUNDING SOURCE
Water Utilities Fund
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Bid Tabulation - Caustic Soda
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
a contract with Transdev Services, Inc., to provide management
services for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System.
BACKGROUND
The BMT Zip, also known as the Beaumont Municipal Transit System, provides fixed route
transportation services and door-to-door paratransit services for qualified individuals on
weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The City owns
fifteen (15) buses, ten (10) paratransit vans, four (4) support vehicles, a transit office complex, a
repair shop, fueling stations, the Dannenbaum Transfer Station and shelters throughout
Beaumont. The City engages a qualified third-party to manage the day-to-day operations.
Four hundred thirty-nine (439) vendors were notified via email as well as advertising on the City
web page and in the local newspaper. Five (5) proposals were submitted. A committee of three
(3) was selected to review the responses. Transdev Services, Inc. of Lombard, IL, the holder of
the current contract, received the highest ranking. Scoring summary is attached.
The contract shall be in effect for a period of three (3) years and allows for up to two (2)
additional one (1) periods. The proposed annual management fees are as follows:
Year 1: $106,008.30
Year 2: $111,137.63
Year 3: $116,543.81
Year 4: $121,338.97 (if contract is extended)
Year 5: $127,395.58 (if contract is extended)
FUNDING SOURCE
Municipal Transit Fund
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Bmt Transit Mgmt Services - Scoring Tabulation
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Tim Ocnaschek, Chief of Police
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Extension of Lease Agreements with Bar C Ranch for the Southeast
Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
BACKGROUND
The Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) offices are located at 2430 West Cardinal Drive Suites C, D
and E. The renewal of the lease agreements with Bar C Ranch will be for 36 months and run from
September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028. The allotted space includes offices for eight of the nine
Task Force members for investigative operations, including a garage with a vehicle lift for
inspections (Suite C, 3900 sq. Ft. @ $2,063.75 per month). Suites D & E (5850 sq. Ft. @ $2,632.50
per month) provides secure storage for vehicles, trailers and other property owned or seized by the
Task Force.
FUNDING SOURCE
The two leases are covered by the Task Force Grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention
Authority that is the primary source of funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Extension Lease Agreement for Suite D and E
Extension Lease Agreement for Suite C
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider authorizing the acceptance of a ten-foot wide (10')
Exclusive Sanitary Sewer Easement.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont is currently undertaking a sewer infrastructure improvement project
utilizing pipe bursting technology to improve service reliability and support environmental
compliance. During the course of this work, the City’s contractor identified an issue with the
existing sewer line serving the property at 2975 Grand Street.
After a thorough investigation, the Water Utilities Department has determined that the most
effective solution is to relocate the sewer line. To proceed, the City will acquire a ten-foot wide
(10') exclusive sanitary sewer easement from the property owner at 2975 Grand Street.
The property owner, Thelma Fielder, has agreed to convey the easement to the City. The
easement is described as a ten-foot wide (10') exclusive sanitary sewer easement comprising
approximately 1,500 square feet, situated in the James Drake Survey, Abstract No. 18, and being
out of and part of Lot 8 in the F.E. Baird Subdivision, located at 2975 Grand Street.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Sanitary Sewer Easement - 2975 Grand Street
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Miles Haynes, Special Assistant to the City Manager
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Acceptance of the grant for International City/County Management
Association (ICMA) Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO)
Grant Program.
BACKGROUND
The ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Grant Program is a national initiative
focused on supporting local governments in developing and implementing strategies that
enhance economic opportunity and mobility for residents. The program fosters innovation,
collaboration, and practical approaches to addressing long-standing barriers to economic success.
Through this opportunity, the City of Beaumont will work with a dedicated Special Assistant
who will be assigned to the City Manager’s Office. This individual will assist with project
implementation, community engagement, research, and support on key initiatives that align with
the City’s priorities and the goals of the EMO program.
FUNDING SOURCE
Grant Funded by International City/County Management Association
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval
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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider authorizing the acceptance of a Sidewalk
Easement.
BACKGROUND
KCG Prado Place, LP has agreed to convey a sidewalk easement to City of Beaumont. The
easement is described as being a 0.00430-acre tract being part of Lot 1A, Replat of Lots 1 and 2
of Christ Community Subdivision, situated in the Noah Tevis Survey, Abstract No. 52, City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
The easement is for the development of an affordable housing project located at 415 South 11th
Street.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Sidewalk Easement - 415 S. 11th Street
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution ratifying the City Manager's
execution of an agreement with the Beaumont Firemens Relief Fund
(BFRF).
BACKGROUND
The Texas Review Board (TRB) requested that the City and the BFRF enter an agreement on or
before September 1, 2025, that outlines a plan to ensure that the Fire Pension reaches the state-
mandate funding period of under twenty years. Such plans would have normally been outlined in
a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Local 399; however, the CBA executed on August
6, 2025, removed the Pension, thus requiring the City to enter a separate agreement with BFRF.
The agreement with BFRF was executed on August 8, 2025, and this resolution seeks to ratify that
action which eliminate the necessity for the parties to void and exec, which eliminates the necessity
for the parties to void and execute the agreement.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
EXECUTION COPY
AGREEMENT REGARDING PENSION FUNDING
This AGREEMENT REGARDING PENSION FUNDING (this “Agreement”) is
entered into by and between the Beaumont Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund, a municipal
retirement plan (the “Fund”), acting through its Board of Trustees (the “Board”), and the City of
Beaumont, Texas, (the “City”), acting through its City Manager (“City Manager”) and will be
effective for all purposes as of the date this Agreement is signed by the latter party to do so below
(“Effective Date”).
WHEREAS, the Fund is a pension plan established pursuant to the Texas Local Fire
Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e. of Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes) (“TLFFRA”), in which
all of the City’s commissioned firefighting personnel are members as a condition of employment;
and
WHEREAS, based on the Fund’s most recent actuarial valuation report performed by the
Fund’s consulting actuary as of December 31, 2024, the projected amortization period required to
fully fund the Fund’s outstanding obligations so that the actuarial value of the Fund’s assets equals
or exceeds the Fund’s actuarial accrued liability (i.e. a funded ratio of 100%) is 35 years, which
exceeds the amortization period recommended by the Texas Pension Review Board (the “PRB”);
and
WHEREAS, this funding scenario exists despite previous actions taken by the City, the
Board and the Fund’s membership to address the funding issues of the Fund in connection with a
proposed Funding Soundness Restoration Plan (“FSRP”) to be submitted to the PRB, including
(1) contribution increases by both the City and the Fund’s membership and (2) benefit changes
made by the Board and approved by the Fund’s membership, such as the elimination of the Fund’s
post-retirement optional benefit or “PROP” and creation of a second tier of members with reduced
benefits and increased eligibility requirements (the “Tier 2 Members”); and
WHEREAS, the Board and the City have determined that it is in the best interests of both
the City and the Board to enter into this Agreement in order to help ensure the future financial
stability of the Fund and adhere to the PRB’s recommendations by providing for increased City
contributions and limits on contribution and benefit changes that can be made by the Board and
the Fund’s membership; and
WHEREAS, the Board and the City have determined that the parties may legally enter
into this Agreement and have taken all actions to approve and authorize the consummation of this
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Manager, on behalf of the City, and the Board, on behalf
of the Fund, enter into this Agreement as follows:
A.The City agrees to the following:
1.The City will pay a contribution to the Fund in a lump sum equaling $328,500.00 on
or before September 30, 2025. The amount of this contribution reflects the City’s
contribution that would have been made on twenty-five (25) positions at the Grade I
salary level for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 (“FY 2025”), which was
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$65,700. (The City contribution rate for FY 2025 was 20% of a member’s eligible
compensation.)
2.Effective for the first payroll period ending on or following October 1, 2025, the City
will increase its contribution rate from 20% to 22% of eligible compensation to be paid
on a payroll basis.
3.Effective for the first payroll period ending on or following October 1, 2026, the City
will increase its contribution rate from 22% to 23% of eligible compensation to be paid
on a payroll basis.
4.For each fiscal year following FY 2025, on or before September 30 at the end of such
fiscal year, the City will contribute the “Annual Vacant Position Contribution” in a
lump-sum amount equal to the following formula:
Grade I Salary Level X Number of Vacant Positions X City Contribution Rate
For purposes of the formula above, these terms have the following meanings:
“Grade I Salary Level” means the annual salary of a City firefighter or other employee
that is eligible for membership in the Fund (an “Eligible Member”) in a Grade I or
entry-level position in effect for a given fiscal year as set forth in the collective
bargaining agreement or similar agreement between the City and the International
Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 399 (the “CBA Agreement”) or, in the absence
of a CBA Agreement, in the City’s budget for the given fiscal year.
“Number of Vacant Positions” means the number that is the greater of (i) or (ii):
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(i)257 less the number of Eligible Members employed by the City and
contributing to the Fund as of June 30 of a given fiscal year (the “FY Active
Members”); or
(ii)The number of firefighter positions that the City expects to employ for a
given fiscal year, as reflected by the City’s budget for such fiscal year, less
the FY Active Members with respect to such fiscal year.
“City Contribution Rate” means the contribution rate for the City in effect for the
first payroll period of a given City fiscal year.
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This number is the projected employee number used by the Fund’s actuary in performing its analysis in connection
with this Agreement to determine the resulting amortization period of 26 years through December 31, 2050. The
number reflects the active employee count of 232 utilized by the Fund’s actuary, the actuarial valuation dated
December 31, 2024, plus the 25 vacant positions that are being funded by the City in connection with this Agreement.
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5.The City’s payment obligation with respect to the Annual Vacant Position Contribution
will continue until the Fund has a funded ratio that equals or exceeds 100%, as
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determined on December 31 of a given calendar year in connection with the Fund’s
most recent annual valuation performed by the Fund’s actuary. For purposes of this
Agreement, the following terms will mean:
a.“Funded ratio” equals the Fund’s actuarial value of assets divided by the Fund’s
actuarial accrued liability, as each such amounts are determined by the Fund’s
actuary in its performance of an actuarial valuation.
b.“Actuarial value of assets” means the value of the Fund’s investments and other
property used by the Fund’s actuary for the purpose of an actuarial valuation.
c.“Actuarial accrued liability” means the present value of future projected
benefits accrued under the Fund as determined by the Fund’s actuary for the
purpose of an actuarial valuation.
B.The Board agrees to the following:
1.The Board will not hold an election of the membership of the Fund as provided under
Section 29(a) of TLFFRA that proposes to decrease the contribution rate of the
members of the Fund who are active employees with the City until the Fund has a
st
funded ratio that equal or exceeds 100%, as determined on December 31 of a given
calendar year in connection with the Fund’s most recent annual valuation performed
by the Fund’s actuary.
2.The Board may not modify the eligibility for benefits or the level of benefits under the
Fund’s governing document as provided under Section 7 of TLFFRA that, in aggregate,
will increase the amortization period under the Fund as determined by the Fund’s
actuary unless:
a.such modifications are required to comply with applicable law or maintain its
qualified status under the Internal Revenue Code;
b.(i) the modifications are to the eligibility for benefits or level of benefits for
Tier 2 Members and are intended to make the benefit provisions for Tier 2
Members more equivalent to the benefit provisions to the other members of the
Fund and (ii) such modifications in aggregate will not cause the Fund’s
amortization period to extend past December 31, 2050 as determined by the
Fund’s actuary; or
c.such modifications are administrative in nature and will not cause the
amortization of the Fund to increase by more than one year, as determined by
the Fund’s actuary.
3.The Board will continue to conduct actuarial valuations of the Fund on an annual basis
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dated as of December 31 of a given year until such time that the Fund has a funded
ratio of 100% and the Annual Vacant Position Contribution has ceased.
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C.The City and the Board (each, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) agree:
1.For purposes of this Agreement, any reference to “fiscal year” means the City’s fiscal
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year ending on September 30 unless otherwise indicated.
2.Unless terminated sooner pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or by written
agreement of the Parties, this Agreement will terminate as of the date that the Fund has
a funded ratio of 100% as determined by the Fund’s actuary or, if later, December 31,
2050.
3.Failure of the City to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall terminate the
continuing obligations of the Board and the Fund pursuant to this Agreement.
4.Failure of the Board to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall terminate
the continuing obligations of the City pursuant to this Agreement.
5.This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by the Parties
hereto. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same
agreement.
6.Each Party has taken all action necessary to formally approve and authorize this
Agreement, and the individuals executing this Agreement are authorized to execute on
behalf of the respective Parties.
7.The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that both the City and the Fund are
governmental entities which are entitled to governmental immunity from suit or
liability under state law, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as
constituting a waiver of the City’s, the Board’s or the Fund’s governmental immunity,
which is expressly reserved to the extent allowed by law.
8.If any provision of this Agreement is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, under present
or future laws, it is the intention of the Parties that the remainder of this Agreement not
be affected and, in lieu of each illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, a provision
be added to this Agreement which is legal, valid, and enforceable and is as similar in
terms to the illegal, invalid, or enforceable provision as is possible.
9.One Party may waive the requirements of this Agreement with respect to the other
Party, but only through a written waiver executed by the other Party. Any failure by a
Party to insist upon strict performance by the other Party of any material provision of
this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision, and such Party may
at any time thereafter insist upon strict performance of any and all of the provisions of
this Agreement.
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10.The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to
any choice of law rules, and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be
in the State District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Parties agree to submit to
the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said court.
CITY MANAGER OF THE CITYBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
OF BEAUMONT, TEXASBEAUMONT FIREMEN’S RELIEF &
RETIREMENT FUND
BY:____________________________BY:____________________________
NAME: K ENNETH W ILLIAMS NAME: L UKE S KELTON
TITLE: CITY MANAGER TITLE: C HAIRMAN OF THE B OARD
DATE: _____________________________DATE: _____________________________
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME on this the 8 day of August,
2025, to certify which witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Duncan Brown, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution receiving the proposed FY 2026
Budget and scheduling a public hearing
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, the City shall file a proposed budget with the
municipal clerk before the governing body of the municipality makes its tax levy for the fiscal
year, and pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, the governing body of a municipality
shall hold a public hearing on the budget.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that a public hearing be held on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
in Council Chambers, located at 801 Main Street. The City Clerk will publish the notice of the
public hearing.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Duncan Brown, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider establishing and taking a record vote on the
“Proposed” 2025 tax rate and schedule a public hearing.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code requires taxing units to comply with truth-in-taxation laws
in adopting their tax rate and requires the governing body to hold a public hearing when the
proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the no-new revenue or voter-approval tax rate.
Administration recommends Council establish a proposed tax rate required to support the City
Manager’s proposed budget equal to the existing tax rate of $0.659663/$100 of valuation.
Although proposed budget is supported by the existing tax rate of $0.659663/$100 of valuation,
City Council may establish a tax rate up to $0.691065/$100 of valuation in the instance other
expenditures arise prior to adopting the FY 2026 Budget or City Council wishes to increase the
projected fund balance to a higher amount.
In accordance with Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code, if the proposed rate exceeds the no-
new revenue rate of $0.629236/$100 or the voter-approval tax rate of $0.691065/$100, the City
Council must take a record vote to place the proposal to adopt a rate not higher than the proposed
rate on the agenda of a future meeting. The no-new revenue tax rate is the rate that would
produce the same amount of taxes in FY 2026 as produced in FY 2025 if it applied to the same
properties taxed in both years. The proposed tax rate of $0.659663/$100 exceeds the no-new
revenue tax rate of $0.629236/$100 by $0.030427/$100 or 4.84%. If the motion passes, a public
hearing must be scheduled.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that a public hearing be held on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
in Council Chambers, located at 801 Main Street. The City Clerk will publish the notice of the
public hearing.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Duncan Brown, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution receiving the proposed 2026 Capital
Program and scheduling a public hearing.
BACKGROUND
The proposed 2026 Capital Program was prepared and presented to Council during the budget
work session on May 22nd. An update to the proposed 2026 Capital Program was provided to
City Council during the third budget work session on July 30th. The City Charter, in Article VI,
Section 19, requires the City Manager to submit to the City Council a five-year capital program
and hold a public hearing on the five-year capital program.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that a public hearing be held on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
in Council Chambers, located at 801 Main Street. The City Clerk will publish the notice of the
public hearing.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Freddie Willard, Director of Convention and Tourism
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Consider authorizing the Tyrrell Park Nature & Visitors Center, part
of the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, to apply and
accept funding from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission
(JCTC) for $4,000 for partial payment of wayfinding, interpretative
signage for the Rotary Pollinator Gardens located at the Tyrrell Park
Nature & Visitors Center.
BACKGROUND
The Tyrrell Park Nature & Visitors Center, part of the Beaumont Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to apply and accept funding from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission (JCTC) for
half of the costs for nature themed, wayfinding educational signs developed for park visitors of
all ages. The outdoor durable sign panels are engaging, informative and particularly fun for kids.
These signs would enhance the visitor experience and interaction with the Rotary Pollinator
Gardens along the front side walks, where the Rotary Pollinator Garden Raised Beds are located.
The signs are colorful, educational, and designed specifically to engage youth and families.
Content of the signs would teach the importance of pollinators, butterflies, bees and pollinator
plants with interesting information and fun facts supported with splendid imagery and delightful
illustrations by Minnesota naturalist and illustrator, Emily A. Meyer. Rotary Club of Beaumont
and Spindletop Rotary Club of Beaumont have raised 50% of the cost for the signage and this
grant would cover the balance of the interpretative signs. Note that the Rotary Club of Beaumont
and Spindletop Rotary Club of Beaumont have already raised funds, got in-kind donations and
provided volunteer manpower to build and install the pollinator garden beds. Having way-
finding, interpretive signs produced and installed is the final step in this Rotary Pollinator
Garden Project.
FUNDING SOURCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval for the Tyrrell Park Nature & Visitor Center in care of the
Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau to apply and accept monies from the Jefferson County
Tourism Commission through the Jefferson County Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Process.
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Revised 12-6-2024
APPLICATION FOR USE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS
FOR BEACH/PARK ON WATERWAY FUNDING
Thank you for your interest in promoting tourism and the hotel industry in Jefferson
County through the utilization of county Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. The use of
HOT funds is regulated by law (Tax Code 352.1033), which limits the use of those funds
for the direct enhancement and promotion of tourism AND the convention and hotel
industry. In addition, the project must fit into one of the categories listed under section I,
subsection B. The following information will be used to determine eligibility
I.CRITERIA
A.General Information
1.Name of Organization
___________________________________________________________
2.Total Amount of Funds Requested by this Grant ____________________
3.Year and months in which funds will be used:
___________________________________________________________
4.Completion date of project______________________________________
B.Categories: (Choose one that best describes project)
_____ 1. Clean public beaches
_____ 2. Acquire, furnish or maintain facilities, including parks, which enhance
public access to beaches.
_____ 3. Provide and maintain public restrooms on or adjacent to beach and
beach access facilities.
_____ 4. Create, renovate, promote, and maintain parks adjacent to bays, rivers,
and other navigable waterways if the county does not operate a public
beach on the Gulf of Mexico
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C.Include a Detailed Description of the Project:
II.FUNDING RECAP
1.Total current operating budget for beach/park on a waterway meeting
the above criteria:
2.Other sources being applied to for funding this beach/park on a water-
way including amounts:
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3.Provide a specific line item description and amount of exact use of
funds being requested. Total should match amount being requested.
Back up documentation such as bids must be attached.
(If more space is needed, please use attachments.)
Amount Line Item
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ ________________________________________
___________ TOTAL (Must match amount requested on front page)
III.MARKETING PLANS
A.What type of events/activities is held at the beach/park on a waterway in
question which attracts visitors from outside 75 miles of Jefferson County?
B.Are there current or planned marketing efforts in place to promote the
beach/park on the waterway in question to visitors from outside 75 miles
of Jefferson County? Please explain in detail.
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Revised 12-6-2024 Initial Here________
Revised 12-6-2024
By signing this application, I, individually and on behalf of my organization, represent
and agree that:
1.I have full authority to execute this application on behalf of myself, group,
and organization;
2.Any funds allocated out of Hotel Occupancy Tax monies will be used solely in
the manner set forth in the award letter;
3.I as a representative and my organization will, within 60 days following the date
of my/our project/event, provide a complete and detailed accounting to the
Jefferson County Tourism Commission, c/o Kathi Hughes, in such form as may
be provided/requested;
4.Failure to provide the report within 60 days and/or to use the allocated monies
solely for the purposes for which such funds were awarded shall render me and
my group/organization liable for reimbursement to Jefferson County of all such
funds, plus reasonable court costs and attorney fees.
5.Please submit a W-9 form with application.
Date _________________________________________
Name of Organization Representative Completing Form
__________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________
Title __________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________________
Federal Tax ID __________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________
W-9 Attached __________________________________________
Name of Second Organization Representative Completing Form
__________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________
Title __________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________
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Return Form to: Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center
Attn: Kathi Weathington Hughes
5055 IH-10 South
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Should you have any application questions or problems with the online forms, please
contact Kathi Hughes for assistance at 409-842-0500 or 1-866-432-8951.
SPECIAL NOTE: Grants of hotel occupancy tax revenues may statutorily be used only
for the promotion of tourism. Expenditure of funds for unauthorized purposes may result in
recapture and/or enter into funding decisions in future funding cycles.
Revised 12-6-2024
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Freddie Willard, Director of Convention and Tourism
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau
to apply for grant monies from the Jefferson County Tourism
Commission (JCTC), in the amount of $13,210 for a split
advertisement billboard in Mont Belvieu, TX with the Beaumont
CVB.
BACKGROUND
The Beaumont Convention Visitors Bureau would like to apply for grant monies from the
Jefferson County Tourism Commission for part of the cost of the outdoor billboard in Mont
Belvieu, Texas on IH-10 East, promoting visitors to Beaumont and highlighting the Ben J.
Rogers visitor information center at exit 846 by using inviting imagery and messaging. The
Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau will be funding the remainder of the payment for the
billboard.
FUNDING SOURCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval for the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
to apply and accept monies from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission through the Jefferson
County Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Process.
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TO:City Council
FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Freddie Willard, Director of Convention and Tourism
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau
to apply and accept funding from the Jefferson County Tourism
Commission (JCTC) for $12,522.50 to host the awards luncheon for
TXDOT/Texas Travel Alliance Annual 2026 Conference and
promote Beaumont as the host city for the year 2027.
BACKGROUND
The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau received and responded to a request for proposal
to host the 2027 TXDOT/Travel Alliance Annual Conference. The City of Beaumont was
awarded the conference for 2027. As part of the agreement to host the annual conference, the
Beaumont CVB is responsible for the planning and costs associated with hosting the 2026
awards luncheon for this group.
This will be a regional conference to showcase area attractions in Jefferson County. The
Beaumont CVB is requesting 100% of the funds required to host the luncheon from the Jefferson
County Tourism Commission grant program.
FUNDING SOURCE
None
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval for the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau to apply
and accept monies from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission through the Jefferson County
Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Process.
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage
District No. 6 (DD6) for the Howell Street and Sue Lane Drainage
Improvements Project.
BACKGROUND
The City and DD6 are partnering to improve the drainage infrastructure on Sue Lane, between
Howell Street and Wade Street, in the Mary Howell Subdivision. The project includes installing
new storm sewer lines and upgrading curb inlets to help reduce localized flooding.
The City agrees to reimburse DD6 for 100% of their costs, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, for the purchase of storm sewer materials, backfill materials, and road base
materials. DD6 will provide the labor and equipment to install the storm sewer on Sue Lane,
from the intersection of Howell Street westward and connect it to the existing storm sewer
system near 610 Sue Lane.
Following installation, the City will provide the materials, labor, and equipment needed to
restore the concrete pavement on Sue Lane and Howell Street. The City will solicit bids from
Contractors for the pavement restoration work.
FUNDING SOURCE
Certificates of Obligation.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
DD6 ILA
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1, accept maintenance, and authorize
final payment to CZ Construction, LLC, of Houston, for the Seale
Road Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Project.
BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2025, by Resolution No. 25-027, City Council awarded a contract to CZ
Construction LLC, of Houston, for the Seale Road Sanitary Sewer Pipe Bursting Project in the
amount of $167,400.00.
Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $25,719.20, is required to adjust the estimated
quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used to complete the project.
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. 1,
maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $52,776.46 is recommended.
FUNDING SOURCE
Water Revenue Bonds.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Change Order No. 1 & Final Payment No. 3
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with MK Constructors,
for the Concrete Pavement Repair Citywide - Phase III Project.
BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-288, City Council awarded a contract to MK
Constructors, of Vidor, in the amount of $4,130,000.00, for the Concrete Pavement Repair
Citywide - Phase III Project.
Proposed Change Order No. 1 is requested in the amount of $95,236.55. This change is
necessary to adjust contract quantities for streets in Ward 1. This change order will address
additional pavement repairs on Viking Drive and Hamilton Drive caused by water leaks and
unforeseen soil conditions, and also includes full concrete panel replacement and concrete curb
and gutter improvements on Kipling Drive, from Milton Drive to the south end.
If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of $4,225,236.55 with an
additional sixty (60) calendar days to be added to the contract time.
FUNDING SOURCE
Certificates of Obligation.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Pavement Repair Citywide - Phase 3 CO1
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with SETEX
Construction Corp, of Beaumont, Texas for the Highway 124 12-
Inch Water Main Replacement (From Phelps Rd to Downs Rd).
BACKGROUND
On March 18, 2025, by Resolution No. 25-045, City Council awarded a contract to SETEX
Construction Corp, of Beaumont, for the Highway 124 12-Inch Water Main Replacement (From
Phelps Rd to Downs Rd) in the amount of $283,521.76.
Proposed Change Order No. 1 is requested in the amount of $25,072.65. This change is needed
to adjust the water line to maintain the separation between water and sewer lines as required by
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). During construction, it was
discovered that the existing water and sewer lines were in very close proximity at the proposed
reconnection point, resulting in a non-compliant separation. To address this, the contract must be
revised to include an additional 75 feet of pipe, and four (4) 45-degree bends to achieve proper
alignment and compliance.
If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of $308,594.41.
FUNDING SOURCE
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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Consider a Rezoning of a property from R-S (Residential-Single
Family Dwelling) and A-R (Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a
PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for 112 acres more or
less located north and east of 7220 Helbig Road.
BACKGROUND
Carlton Sharp is requesting a Rezoning for approximately 112 acres more or less located north
and east of 7220 Helbig Road from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) and A-R
(Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District to support a
high quality, mixed-use development.
The PUD district promotes the coordinated design of mix uses - residential, commercial, office,
retail and institutional - under a comprehensive development plan. It offers greater design
flexibility compared to traditional zoning district, including options for cluster housing,
appealing to residents seeking larger homes with smaller private yards, shared open spaces, and
public amenities.
Drainage District #6 has noted that there are several significant drainage features, Ditches 905,
905-A and 905-B that all traverse the site and serve as critical outfall routes for the area. A
detailed exhibit titled “DD6 EXHIBIT” has been provided by the Drainage District. This
attachment includes LiDAR imagery and maps identifying the drainage ditches and their outfall
locations across the property. This matter will be taken into account during pre-development and
design phase to ensure adequate drainage of the site.
Before any development of this site occurs, a Specific Use Permit must be approved by the
Planning Commission and City Council to establish the land use and density plans.
This request received protest from the property owners comprising 70% of the surrounding land
area. Section 28.02.008(d) of the City's Code of Ordinances states, "The city council shall not
amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal any regulation, restriction or boundary or approve
a specific use permit where a protest against such change (has been filed), signed by the owners
of twenty (20) percent or more either of the area of the lots included in such proposed change or
of the lots or land immediately adjoining the same and extending two hundred (200) feet
therefrom, except by favorable vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the members of the city council."
At a Joint Public Hearing held on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to
approve the request for a Rezoning from R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) and A-R
(Agricultural-Residential) Districts to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for 112 acres
more or less located north and east of 7220 Helbig Road. This item was tabled at the August 5,
2025, City Council meeting due to the absence of a quorum required for a supermajority vote.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
Legal Description
Staff Report
WORK
SESSION
Council to review and discuss the Proposed
Ordinance – Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 5,
Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-
Way
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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:August 19, 2025
REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider adopting a new ordinance, Obstruction of
Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-Way, to Sec. 14.03.218 through
Sec. 14.03.223 of the Public Ways and Public Places Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
Staff is recommending a new ordinance to address the growing issue of obstructions within the
public right-of-way. This includes the placement of objects or materials that block or restrict the
full use of roadways, alleys, or rights-of-way. Such obstructions can create hazardous conditions
by limiting visibility, hindering movement, and posing risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and
motorists.
The proposed ordinance is designed to improve public safety by keeping public rights-of-way
clear, accessible, and free from unnecessary obstructions. By establishing clearer guidelines and
enforcement measures, the City will be better equipped to maintain safe and functional public
infrastructure for everyone.
Proposed Ordinance – Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 5, Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or
Rights-of-Way is attached for your review.
FUNDING SOURCE
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-Way
Division 5 Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-Way
§14.03.218 Title
§14.03.219 Definitions
§14.03.220 Encroaching on or obstructing roadways, alleys and rights-of-way
§14.03.221 Notice of Violations
§14.03.222 Remedies, expenses, and citation
§14.03.223 Repeat Violations
§14.03.190 Title
This division shall be known and cited as Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of
Way.
§14.03.219 Definitions
For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning:
Alley. A public or private right-of-way which is used only for secondary access to
individual properties which would otherwise have their primary access from an adjacent
public street.
Right-of-way. A strip of land taken or dedicated for use as a public way or such use as set
forth in the instrument establishing the right-of-way.
Roadway. The section of street lying between the face of curbs or edge of driving surface
if noncurbed.
Vehicle. A device used to transport or draw persons or property on a street, but the term
does not include a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, or a manufactured
home.
§14.03.220 Encroaching on or obstructing roadways, alleys and rights-of-way.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, maintain, or cause to be placed or
maintained any object in such a manner as to encroach upon or obstruct any portion
of a roadway, alley or right-of-way to the degree that the object impedes the free
passage on and use of the entire width of the roadway, alley or right-of-way by the
public.
(1) For purposes of this Section, it shall be presumed that the owner, occupant,
or operator of a property located adjacent to the obstruction has placed or is
maintaining the obstruction.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) Vehicles lawfully traveling on, or parked or stopped in or upon, the roadway
or alley;
(2) Signs, barricades or other traffic control devices lawfully in place;
(3) Objects lawfully in place for the purpose of providing utilities or
governmental services, such as utility lines, fire hoses or waste collection
containers; or
(4) Any other object otherwise permitted or required by law to encroach upon
or obstruct the roadway or alley.
§14.03.221 Notice of violations
(a) Whenever the code enforcement officer shall determine that any violation of this
article has occurred, he shall send a written notice to the violator.
(b) In addition to the written notice, the code enforcement officer may also post
notice on the obstruction itself.
(c) The notice must state that the violation must be corrected and removed not later
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than the tenth (10) day after the date of the notice.
§14.03.222 Remedies, expenses, and citation.
(a) If the violation is not corrected or remedied within ten (10) days following the date
of the notice required by section, the code enforcement officer is authorized to correct
or remove the violation. If the obstruction can be removed without being destroyed,
the City will store the removed object for thirty (30) days, after which it shall be disposed
of pursuant to state law. The cost of correction, removal, storage and/or disposal,
including all staff hours used to accomplish same, shall be assessed against the violator.
Payment of such expenses shall not relieve any person from prosecution for a violation
of §14.03.220.
(1) The City shall be permitted to collect expenses by any means permitted
under state law.
(b) The Code enforcement officer may issue a citation or summons to a person in
charge of property within the city limits who violates this article. A person
receiving a citation or summons who is convicted of violating any provision of
this article shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Each day the violation
continues shall be considered a separate offense. Such remedy under this section
is in addition to the abatement restitution.
(c) This section shall not be construed to limit the authority granted by any other law
for a police officer or other authorized person to remove an object that is
obstructing traffic.
(d) The court may order abatement and removal of the source of an obstruction or
encroachment on conviction of an offense under this article.
§14.03.223 Repeat violations
The code enforcement officer shall inform the violate, in his written notice to abate, that
if the violator commits another violation of the same kind on or before the first
anniversary (12 months) of the date of the notice, the code enforcement officer without
further notice may correct the violation as provided in this article.