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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCT 07 2025 - PACKET REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2025 1:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS Communication Update RECOGNITIONS PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-3 or any other topic. 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 September 30, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. B. Council to consider an amendment to Resolution 25-123. C. Council consider a resolution to approve the upgrade of four (4) Cellebrite UFED/Physical Analyzer licenses to the InsEYEts Online Pro digital forensics suite from Carahsoft Technology Corp. of Reston, VA. D. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease with OCI Fuels USA, Inc. for property at the City Landfill and amending Resolution 23-037 to include this lease as referenced. E. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to accept the settlement negotiated by the Texas Attorney General in the Opioid litigation against eight pharmaceutical manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus. F.Council consider a resolution approving multiple contracts for grounds maintenance of privately owned, developed, and vacant property. G.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of a Tractor and mowers for use in Parks & Greenspace. H.Council consider a resolution approving the rebuild of a D8T Dozer used at Solid Waste. I.Council to consider an ordinance to amend Ordinance 25-053. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Council consider a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer improvements in Bellechase West Subdivision, Section Two. 2. Council consider a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer improvements in Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A. 3. 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 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project. WORK SESSION Council to review and discuss the recent passage of Texas Senate Bill 1008, changes to Chapter 437 of the Texas Administrative Code and the impacts to City Health Codes COUNCIL COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Cause No. 24DCCV1314; Combine Hospitality, LLC vs. United Capital Corp., and HJB Corp. Case No. 25-10136, Ch. 7, In the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division; In Regards to DAVE RAJ BROTHERS, LP, Debtors. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Jacqueline K. Gunner at (409) 880-3782. A TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Tina Broussard, City Clerk MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider approving the September 30, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. BACKGROUND None FUNDING SOURCE None RECOMMENDATION Approval of the minutes ATTACHMENTS Minutes - September 30, 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 IIISEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 5:30 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 1-6 or any other topic. Items 7-9 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens cannot speak on those items. Citizens wishing to speak on Items 10 & 11 will be given the opportunity to speak during the Public Hearing. Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pastor Kirkland Hall, with Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist 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, Hiliard, Williams, Sherwood and Crenshaw. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition “Stand Down for Veterans Day” – October 3, 2025 – Accepting; Seth Wells, Executive Director of the RISE Center for Independent Living “Cybersecurity Awareness Month” – October 2025 – Accepting; Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Beaumont Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-4 or any other topic. Items 5-7 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens cannot speak on those items. Citizens wishing to speak on Items 8 & 9 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) Albert Harrison1240 AshleyBeaumont TX Minutes – September 30, 2025 Brian Dunigan1410 21 St.Beaumont TX Kenneth Earls1265 CondonBeaumont 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 September 16, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. B.Council to consider appointments to various Boards and Commissions – Resolution 25- 221 C.Council to consider the cancellation of the re-awarding of Section VII of the Water Department Inventory Contract – Resolution 25-222 D.Council to consider a resolution approving an annual maintenance renewal agreement for a third-party email security and SPAM filtering service – Resolution 25-223 E.Council to consider a resolution approving an annual contract for grounds maintenance at Tyrrell Park – Resolution 25-224 F.Council to consider a resolution to approve the renewal of annual maintenance agreement with Systemates, Inc., located in Richardson, TX – Resolution 25-225 G.Council to consider a resolution approving the write-off of uncollectable delinquent accounts – Resolution 25-226 H.Council to consider a resolution approving the write-off of uncollectible water accounts totaling $111,711.85, for which each individual account exceeds $1,000 – Resolution 25- 227 I.Council to consider a resolution to authorize Phase II of the procurement and replacement of water utility endpoints, meters, and antennas for residential and commercial water meters from Republic Meter of Dallas, TX – Resolution 25-228 J.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Manely Cordero, Individually and as Next Friend of J.B., A Minor v. City of Beaumont – Resolution 25-229 Councilmember Sherwood moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes – September 30, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA 1.Council to consider an ordinance amending the FY 2025 Budget. In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget and that interfund transfers are in accordance with financial policies as approved within the budget document. Funds will come from multiple funds. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE DEBT SERVICE FUND, SOLID WASTE FUND, AND THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-052 2.Council to consider a resolution approving a contract with SOAP Engineering, LLC, of Houston, Texas, for Water Production SCADA Improvements. The City seeks to enter into a service contract with a competent systems integration service provider to assist in improving and upgrading the City’s Water Production Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The current system, built over time with various components, lacks consistency and modernization. This project will replace outdated PLCs, revise the SCADA configuration, and implement a user-friendly historian for off-site data access. The city currently uses Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA. As part of this upgrade, the selected integrator will assist in updating the control narrative and programming. The final Minutes – September 30, 2025 system will transition from Ignition to FactoryTalk SCADA for improved performance and long -term support. On August 7, 2025, three (3) proposals were received from 354 vendors notified through email, the City’s website bidding system, and the local newspaper. The Engineer’s estimate for the base bid Items and substitution of alternatives is $1,310,000.00. The proposal totals are indicated in the table below: VendorLocationTotal AmountEvaluation Ranking SOAP Engineering, LLCHouston, TX$622,999.001 Champion Technology ServicesPort Arthur, TX$1,026,400.002 The Integration Group of Americas, The Woodlands, $1,001,250.013 Inc.TX Upon review by Water Utilities staff, it is recommended to award the contract to SOAP Engineering, LLC of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $622,999.00, for Base Bid Items 1.1 and 1.4, and the substitution of Base Bid Items 1.2 and 1.3 with Alternative Items 2.1 and 2.2, to implement the FactoryTalk SCADA system in place of the existing Ignition platform. This change aligns with the City’s goals to improve system integration, standardization, and long-term supportability. 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 CONTRACT WITH SOAP ENGINEERING, LLC, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $622,999.00, FOR WATER PRODUCTION SCADA IMPROVEMENTS. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 25-230 3.Council to consider a resolution approving a contract with Woolpert, Inc., of Dayton, Ohio, for Professional Engineering Services – Downtown Beaumont Traffic Ingress and Egress Study. The city is seeking professional engineering services to conduct a comprehensive traffic study evaluating morning and afternoon commuter patterns and overall ingress and egress from Downtown Beaumont to the Interstate. During the afternoon peak period, traffic from the industrial area located south of downtown Minutes – September 30, 2025 commonly travels north through downtown via Orleans Street, College Street, Main Street, and Pine Street before entering the interstate. Concerns about high traffic volumes and speeding on Pine Street, particularly near a major commercial area, have led to consideration of closing Pine Street at Main Street. The consultant will assess the feasibility and potential impacts of this closure as part of a broader evaluation of downtown ingress and egress. Three hundred and sixty-two (362) vendors were notified via email as well as advertising on the city web page and in the local newspaper. One (1) response was received and evaluated by city staff. Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO WOOLPERT INC., OF DAYTON, OHIO, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES – DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT TRAFFIC INGRESS AND EGRESS STUDY. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 25-231 4.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to V&S Construction Company, of Manvel TX, for the Rehabilitation of 12” Water Line Along Gladys Avenue (From Dowlen Road – to West Lucas Drive) Project. On January 23, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-019, City Council awarded a contract to V&S Construction Company, of Manvel, TX, in the amount of $1,559,148.00 for the Rehabilitation of 12” Water Line Along Gladys Avenue (From Dowlen Road – To West Lucas Drive) Project. There was a previous Change Order No. 1. Proposed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of ($44,960.56), is required to adjust the estimated quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of the project and to add 165 calendar days to reflect the actual days used in the completion of the project. If approved, the final contract amount will be $1,516,555.54. 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. 2, maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $78,573.70 is recommended. Funds will come from the American Rescue Fund. Minutes – September 30, 2025 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. 2, IN THE AMOUNT OF ($44,960.56), TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE AND MAKE FINAL PAYMENT TO V&S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OF MANVEL, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,573.70, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A 12” WATER LINE ALONG GLADYS AVENUE (FROM DOWLEN ROAD – TO WEST LUCAS DRIVE) PROJECT; AND THAT A TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE (165) DAYS ARE ADDED TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL DAYS USED IN THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 25-232 5.Council to consider a resolution amending the water utility service line inspection agreement with Republic Meter Inc., of Dallas, TX. On August 6, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-191, City Council awarded a contract to Republic Meter Inc., of Dallas, TX for the inspection of water utility service lines. Council later approved an amendment to the scope of work by Resolution No. 24-191-A on November 19, 2024. The Water Utilities Department has funds remaining in this contract and is requesting authorization to continue service line inspections under an amended charge structure. The updated charge for inspections where meter repair work is not being performed, and where the meter box must be removed or potholing is needed outside the box, is $45.00 per inspection. If a line is found to be metallic rather than plastic, additional testing will be performed for the presence of lead. The project cost will remain within the originally awarded amount, not to exceed $200,000.00, and approximately $43,000.00, in contract funding remains available to complete this work. Funds will come from Water Revenue Bonds. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Williams moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE TOTAL PROJECT COST SHALL REMAIN WITHIN THE ORIGINALLY AWARDED AMOUNT, NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, WITH Minutes – September 30, 2025 APPROXIMATELY $43,000.00, IN CONTRACT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE WORK. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 25-233 6.Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the City Code of Ordinances. In accordance with the settlement in the Fenter lawsuit, the City agreed to grant civil service protection to EMS positions. Ordinance 74-65 established Grades and Classification of the Fire Department and is hereby amended to include the following positions: Fourteen EMT-Bs, Three EMT-Is, Sixteen Paramedics, Three Paramedic 501s, One Paramedic 505, Two EMS Clinical Navigators, Three QAQIs, and One Paramedic EMS Manager. Any associated cost will come from the General Fund. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CLASSIFYING ALL EMS POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS, REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilmember Crenshaw seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-053 7.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family- Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2685 Washington Boulevard. Collin Miller is requesting approval of a Rezoning from an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family- Highest Density) District to a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, Minutes – September 30, 2025 for a portion of the property located at 2685 Washington Boulevard. The intent of the request is to allow the development of a commercial seafood market. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located within the Conservation Revitalization Area. The Plan states, “these 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 prevent continued deterioration and to reverse and repair those conditions.” Commercial development along this corridor is generally appropriate, given its location on an arterial roadway that supports commercial and higher density uses. At a Joint Public Hearing held on September 15, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2685 Washington Boulevard. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Durio 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-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.13 ACRES MORE OR LESS LOCATED AT 2685 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, 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, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-054 8.Council to consider a request for a Rezoning from a RM-H (Residential Multiple Family- Highest Density) District to a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for approximately 11.18 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection at Northwest Parkway and Old Dowlen Road. La Tex Investors is requesting approval of a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, for a portion of the property located at the southeast corner of the Minutes – September 30, 2025 intersection at Northwest Parkway and Old Dowlen Road. The intent of the Rezoning is to allow for commercial development. According to the Comprehensive Plan the property is located within a “Regional Center” these areas may include hospitals, branch libraries, governmental agencies, major office complexes, regional shopping centers and higher density residential development. Commercial development along this corridor is generally appropriate, given its location on an arterial roadway that supports commercial and higher density uses. At a Joint Public Hearing held on September 15, 2025 the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for approximately 11.18 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection at Northwest Parkway and Old Dowlen Road. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Crenshaw 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-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 11.18 ACRES MORE OR LESS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION AT NORTHWEST PARKWAY AND OLD DOWLEN 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, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-055 9.Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility within a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2450 South Fourth Street. Hani Al Rubaee of Beaumont Collision Auto Storage is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a vehicle storage facility to be located at 2450 South Fourth Street. Beaumont Collision Auto Storage provides towing services twenty-four (24) hours and seven (7) days each week, while the office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The applicant requests to open a secure impound storage lot at this location. Minutes – September 30, 2025 City of Beaumont Police Department requires all towing services to be registered with the city, in addition to bearing proof of being licensed and permitted as a tow truck pursuant to State statues. At a Joint Public Hearing held on September 15, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended 4:2:1 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility within a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2450 South Fourth Street, with the following conditions: 1.The applicant shall be in compliance with Articles 12.06 Junked Motor Vehicles and 6.08 Tow Trucks, Towing Companies and Tow Truck Operators of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances. 2.The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official. 3.All recovered items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any public right-of-way or easement. 4.A detailed plan for pavement and parking area be submitted to and approved by the City of Beaumont Traffic Engineer. 5.Any future construction plans must meet all requirements by Water utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 6.Any addition of pavement must meet current drainage criteria and standards required at the time of development, per Drainage District No. 6. 7.The development shall comply with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and Screening Requirements. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1.The applicant shall be in compliance with Articles 12.06 Junked Motor Vehicles and 6.08 Tow Trucks, Towing Companies and Tow Truck Operators of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances. 2.The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official. 3.All recovered items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any public right-of-way or easement. 4.A detailed plan for pavement and parking area be submitted to and approved by the City of Beaumont Traffic Engineer. Minutes – September 30, 2025 5.Any future construction plans must meet all requirements by Water utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City’s backflow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 6.Any addition of pavement must meet current drainage criteria and standards required at the time of development, per Drainage District No. 6. 7.The development shall comply with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and Screening Requirements. Councilmember Crenshaw moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY WITHIN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2450 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION DENIED Councilmember Sherwood left the meeting at 6:09 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a Public Hearing finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that a public health nuisance exist on the property owned by Mostafa Sbih at 8390 McLean with a legal description of C WILLIAMS-ABS 59 TR 68-A SP-6 1.307 AC and order the owner to abate the public health nuisance within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. Public Hearing Open: 6:09 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 6:11 p.m. 10.Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Mostafa Sabih at 8390 Mclean with a legal description of C WILLIAMS-ABS 59 TR 68-A SP-6 1.307 AC and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Sec 10.01.001 a nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or whatever renders the ground, the water, the air, or food a hazard or injury to human Minutes – September 30, 2025 health is hereby declared to be a nuisance. The legal description and violations of this property are: C WILLIAMS-ABS 59 TR 68-A SP-6 1.307 AC Violations: Failure to retrieve litter, Chapter 12 Offenses and Nuisances, Article 12.07.002 and Rodent Harborage, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Article 10.04; Section 10.04.001 and 10.04.006. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval the ordinance. Councilmember Crenshaw moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE STRUCTURE AT 8390 MCLEAN WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF C WILLIAMS-ABS 59 TR 68-A SP-6 1.307 AC, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER HAS TEN (10) DAYS TO COMPLY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-056 PUBLIC HEARING Council to conduct a Public Hearing finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that a public health nuisance exists on the property owned by David Pinner at 3060 Charles St., with a legal description of PL D27 T70 OUT OF T26 H WILLIAMS JR. and order the owner to abate the public nuisance within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action Public Hearing Open: 6:16 p.m. David Pinner3060 CharlesBeaumont TX Public Hearing Close: 6:18 p.m. 11.Council to consider an ordinance finding and ratifying the determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by David Pinner at 3060 Charles St with a legal description of PL D27 T70 OUT OF T26 H WILLIAMS JR and order the owners to abate public health nuisances within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to abate said property without further notification to the property owner of City Council action. According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Sec 10.01.001 a nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or whatever renders the ground, the water, the air, or food a hazard or injury to human Minutes – September 30, 2025 health is hereby declared to be a nuisance. The legal description and violations of this property are PL D27 T70 OUT OF T26 H WILLIAMS JR Violations: Failure to retrieve litter, Chapter 12 Offenses and Nuisances, Article 12.07.002 and Rodent Harborage, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Article 10.04; Section 10.04.001 and 10.04.006. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE STRUCTURE AT 3060 CHARLES STREET, WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PL D 27 T 70 OUT OF T 26 H WILLIAMS JR, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER HAS TEN (10) DAYS TO COMPLY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. After discussion Councilmember Williams made a motion to amend the previous motion to allow the homeowner 30 days instead of 10 days to comply. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS HILLIARD AND WILLIAMS NAYS:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO AND CRENSHAW MOTION FAILED Due to the failed motion to allow the homeowner 30 days instead of 10, the previous motion made by Councilmember Durio was voted upon. Councilmember Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE STRUCTURE AT 3060 CHARLES STREET, WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PL D 27 T 70 OUT OF T 26 H WILLIAMS JR, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER HAS TEN (10) DAYS TO COMPLY. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO AND CRENSHAW NAYS:COUNCILMEMBERS HILLIARD AND WILLIAMS MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 25-057 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 6:39 p.m. Roy West, Mayor Minutes – September 30, 2025 Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes – September 30, 2025 B TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an amendment to Resolution 25-123. BACKGROUND On June 3, 2025, Council approved Resolution 25-123 authorizing staff to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant through the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set- Aside Program. The original resolution did not include required wording stating if the City was selected for funding, under the agreement, funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, requiring the City to initially fund all project costs, with TxDOT reimbursing eligible expenses. The agreement also applies the City’s eligibility for Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) to cover 100% of the required local match; however, the City remains fully responsible for any potential cost overruns and commits to the project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing; thus, an amendment is required. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS C TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Angela Wright, Chief Technology Officer MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution to approve the upgrade of four (4) Cellebrite UFED/Physical Analyzer licenses to the InsEYEts Online Pro digital forensics suite from Carahsoft Technology Corp. of Reston, VA. BACKGROUND Cellebrite has consolidated UFED 4PC Ultimate and Physical Analyzer into the new InsEYEts suite, requiring customers to upgrade in order to maintain licensing and support. The suite combines mobile device extraction, physical analysis, cloud data collection, license management, and workflow automation into a single platform. These tools are widely used in law enforcement to acquire and analyze evidence from cellular devices, SIM cards, and portable storage, as well as to process returns from service providers. The upgrade will be purchased through Carahsoft Technology Corp., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, which is the authorized reseller for Cellebrite. The purchase will be made under Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR-CPO-568, which provides cooperative purchasing options for government entities. Using DIR ensures that the City benefits from pre-negotiated pricing, compliance with procurement requirements, and streamlined purchasing for technology products and services. The total cost is $51,876.00 for an annual period beginning October 16, 2025, through October 15, 2026. FUNDING SOURCE General Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. D TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease with OCI Fuels USA, Inc. for property at the City Landfill and amending Resolution 23-037 to include this lease as referenced. BACKGROUND On January 24, 2023 City Council approved Resolution 23-037, authorizing a Gas and Purchase Agreement with OCI Fuels USA, Inc. (see attached memorandum from the City's Chief Financial Officer and Agreement). This Agreement set forth the terms for OCI to extract and capture gas from the City's landfill for conversion into renewable natural gas. Revenues to the City would go to the Solid Waste Fund. The 2023 Agreement referenced a lease document; however, no lease was executed. Attached is the proposed lease. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolution. ATTACHMENTS E TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to accept the settlement negotiated by the Texas Attorney General in the Opioid litigation against eight pharmaceutical manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus. BACKGROUND In 2018 and 2019, Texas Attorney General Paxton filed lawsuits against various opioid manufacturers and distributors that engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids. The City of Beaumont was identified as a community impacted by the opioid abuse epidemic. On November 9, 2021, the Council approved Resolution 21-301 authorizing the City Attorney to join the Opioid litigation. Attorney General Paxton has recently reached an agreement with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus. It is recommended that the City of Beaumont execute the necessary documents to receive the City's portion of the settlement. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Approval of resolution ATTACHMENTS F TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving multiple contracts for grounds maintenance of privately owned, developed, and vacant property. BACKGROUND Privately owned properties are considered in violation of the City’s high weeds ordinance when uncultivated vegetation exceeds twelve (12) inches in height. Property owners are formally notified of the violation and prescribed ten (10) days to bring the property into compliance. If corrective action is not taken within the allotted time frame, the City’s contractor will mow the property, and the property owner will be assessed a fine. The specifications of the contract allow for a one (1) year contract with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year terms at the same price as the awarded contract. For the purposes of this contract the city is divided into three (3) sections and City staff determines what section will be awarded to a Contractor according to pricing, qualifications and ability. The contract may be awarded to three (3) contractors. Three hundred four (304) vendors were notified via email. Additionally, the bid opportunity was advertised on the city webpage and published in the local newspaper. The City received three (3) bids. Staff evaluated and determined Section 1 (North End) shall be awarded to Yardboy Lawncare of Beaumont, Section 2 (West End) shall be awarded to DMJ Landscaping of Port Arthur and Section 3 (South End) shall be awarded to SMO Unlimited of Port Arthur. This determination reflects the volume and scope of work required in each area, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to meet the City’s operational needs. The estimated annual cost of $390,795.00 is approximately a 24% decrease in price from the previous contract. Bid tabulation is attached. This item is budgeted within the Planning & Community Development—Code Enforcement Division accounts. FUNDING SOURCE The General Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS Grounds Maint. of Privately Owned - Bid Tab Map Sections G TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of a Tractor and mowers for use in Parks & Greenspace. BACKGROUND Staff recommends the purchase of the following equipment from Shoppa’s of Beaumont: One John Deere 6105E cab tractor, for $82,093.68 One 50’ Rotary mower, for $13,484.00 One 22-ft. rear cradle boom mower, for $65,158.00 This purchase will replace Unit 4396, a 2011 New Holland tractor with 25’ slope mower. Unit 4396 has 6,652 operating hours, has exceeded its expected service life, and will be disposed of according to the City’s surplus property policy. The total purchase cost is $160,735.68. Pricing was obtained from Shoppa’s through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract, which complies with the State of Texas’ procurement statutes. FUNDING SOURCE Capital Reserve Fund RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Quotes attached. H TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the rebuild of a D8T Dozer used at Solid Waste. BACKGROUND Unit 5173 is a 2011 Caterpillar D8T Dozer, with 12,589 working hours. This equipment is critical to landfill operations, where it is used daily to cover debris in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Scheduled rebuild and maintenance, consisting of an undercarriage rebuild and engine replacement, will be performed by Mustang Cat of Houston in the amount of $658,604.00. Mustang Cat is the Sole Source Vendor for this work. The rebuild will include a 36-month / 5,000-hour warranty. FUNDING SOURCE Solid Waste Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Quote is attached. I TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an ordinance to amend Ordinance 25-053. BACKGROUND On September 30, 2025, Council adopted Ordinance 25-053. The ordinance stated that it was amending Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances; however, the correct reference is Chapter 2. The purpose of this ordinance is solely to correct that citation. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the ordinance. ATTACHMENTS 1 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer improvements in Bellechase West Subdivision, Section Two. BACKGROUND Parigi Property Management, Ltd., extended Northchase Avenue approximately 534 linear feet to the north, constructed Michele Court approximately 373 linear feet east-west to include cul- de-sacs and constructed Bellechase Court approximately 373 linear feet east-west to include cul- de-sacs. Recommended for acceptance are the right-of-way improvements only, which include pavement, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer infrastructure for Bellechase West Subdivision, Section Two. The improvements successfully passed final inspection by all stakeholder entities on September 22, 2025. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Bellechase West Subdivision, Section Two. 2 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 2025 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer improvements in Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A. BACKGROUND Parigi Property Management, Ltd., extended Avenue Montclaire approximately 362 linear feet to the north and constructed Ferncrest Drive approximately 500 linear feet east-west from the extended Avenue Montclaire to a cul-de-sac. Recommended for acceptance are the right-of-way improvements only, which include pavement, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer infrastructure for Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A. The improvements successfully passed final inspection by all stakeholder entities on September 19, 2025. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A. 3 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:October 7, 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 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project. BACKGROUND On April 15, 2025, by Resolution No. 25-088, City Council awarded a contract to SETEX Construction Corp., of Beaumont, Texas, in the amount of $215,908.46 for the 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $20,562.45, is needed to remove Bid Item 20 and add a new bid item. The current project layout does not provide sufficient space to install the work as originally designed under Bid Item 20. An additional 35 calendar days is requested to allow for change order approval time and lead time for the delivery of the new manhole. If approved, the revised contract amount will be $236,470.91. FUNDING SOURCE Water Revenue Bonds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Agenda Attachment - 23rd St. SS Trunkline Rehab C_O1 WORK SESSION Council to Review and Discuss the Recent Passage of Texas Senate Bill 1008, Changes to Chapter 437 of the Texas Administrative Code and the impacts to City Health Codes