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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAR 03 2026 PACKET REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026 1:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Communication Update TxDOT Presentation on the Status of Construction Projects within Beaumont PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-5 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 February 17, 2026 and February 20, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. B.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for use by the Fire Department. C.Council consider a resolution awarding funds for the administration and repairs for the Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program. D.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of Linh N. Bass v. Joshua Jackson; Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00085-MJT. E.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of ExtricationEquipment for use in the Fire Department. F.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement Contract with ExxonMobil Corporation to provide water and sanitary sewer services to the ExxonMobil Polyethylene Plant. G.Council consider a resolution approving award of a contract for the masonry repointing and repair of the Jefferson Theatre West wall. H.Council consider a resolution changing authorized signatories for any institution the City Council has already designated or may designate as a depository for the City of Beaumont for banking and investment accounts. I.City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 409 Swim for the use of Alice Keith Park Pool for practices and meets. J.Council consider a resolution requesting a change in investment authority for the City of Beaumont. K. Council to consider a resolution approving the City of Beaumont’s request to seek $15,000.00 in grant funds from the 2026 AARP Community Challenge for the development of a bus stop to serve the senior living housing near Abiding Grace L.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the maintenance of proposed railroad crossing signs and pavement markings. M.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $50,000 through the Department of Homeland Security's State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). N.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $40,000 through the Department of Homeland Security's State Homeland Security's State Homeland Security Program- Regular Projects (SHSP-R). O.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $230,000 through the State Homeland Security Program - Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA). REGULAR AGENDA 1.Council consider a resolution authorizing a payment to Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) for the 2026 Annual Reservation Fee. 2. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the 2025 HSIP (College Street) Interconnect Signals Project. 3. Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the 2025 HSIP (MLK Parkway) Interconnect Signals Project. 4.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). 5.Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances. COUNCIL COMMENTS 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:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider approving February 17, 2026 and February 20, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. BACKGROUND None FUNDING SOURCE None RECOMMENDATION Approval of the minutes ATTACHMENTS Minutes - February 17, 2026 and February 20, 2026 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 IIIFEBRUARY 17, 2026 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 February 17, 2026, 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 Presentations – TxDOT Presentation on the Status of Construction Projects within Beaumont – Presentation was cancelled Public Comment: Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda items 1-8 or any other topic. Items 9-12 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens cannot speak on those items. Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend James Barker Jr., with Greater Zion 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 (arrived at 1:37 p.m.), Councilmembers Durio, Hilliard, Williams, Sherwood (arrived at 1:37 p.m.) and Crenshaw. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Public Comment: Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda items 1-8 or any other topic. Items 9-12 have already been heard in a Public Hearing; therefore, citizens cannot speak on those items. (Public comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov) Omer Sarig500 South Front St.Columbus, OH Mike Getz7950 Phelan Beaumont TX Rodney Denclau4105 ChasonBeaumont TX Jason Lain788 Windsong Ln.Heath TX Darrin Smith8506 Carrie Ln.Rowlett TX Minutes – February 17, 2026 Charlie Crabbe928 East Dr.Beaumont TX Raymond Begnard221 RidgelandBeaumont 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 February 3, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. B.Council to approve a resolution authorizing a parking lot lease agreement with Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas – Resolution 26-036 C.Council to consider a resolution approving award of a contract for construction of Evidence Storage for Police Department – Resolution 26-037 D.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a Utility Crossing Agreement with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Company, LLC – Resolution 26-038 E.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Pipeline Easement and Access Road Easement with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Company, LLC – Resolution 26-039 Councilmember Durio moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA 1.Council consider a resolution supporting Pivotal Housing Partners, a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located at 8255 Phelan Boulevard, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, and offering expressed support for the proposed project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500.00. Pivotal Housing Partners, based in Rowlett, Texas, is proposing to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for funding to develop the Beaumont Senior Lofts, an approximate $16.5 million project. The proposed development will be an age restricted, mixed-income housing community consisting of 66 units located at 8255 Phelan Boulevard in Beaumont, just east of the southeast intersection of Phelan Boulevard and N. Major Drive. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units (14) will be designated as market-rate housing. Minutes – February 17, 2026 Under the City’s scoring criteria, the Beaumont Senior Lofts received 13 points for proximity to amenities and an additional 20 points for the inclusion of market-rate units, resulting in a total score of 33 points. The City received three (3) HTC proposals. Based on the scoring criteria, this project scored the highest among the proposals. The project package does not appear to include any cottage style housing. While a dog park is included, there is no dedicated park or open green space proposed for other uses. Additionally, the applicant did not offer any cash in lieu of park improvements or cottage- style development to support green space or parks. Currently, Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such, additional subsidized units cannot be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the City Council acknowledges that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita and offers support for the project by resolution. In addition, for the project to be considered, the City would also need to acknowledge that the project is in a census tract that has more than twenty (20) percent Housing Tax Credit units per total household. In addition, applications that receive a Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of at least $500 in the form of a fee waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA. Final approval of the development is subject to compliance with the City’s ordinances, adopted codes, and requirements, including zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT A FIVE HUNDRED AND NO CENTS ($500.00) REDUCTION IN FEES FOR BEAUMONT SENIOR LOFTS TO MEET ALL PROGRAM CRITERIA; AND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY, ROY WEST, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED, EMPOWERED, AND DIRECTED TO CERTIFY THESE RESOLUTIONS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. Councilmember Sherwood seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, AND SHERWOOD NAYS:COUNCILMEMBERS HILLIARD, WILLIAMS AND CRENSHAW MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 26-040 2.Council consider a Resolution supporting Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. , a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located at 7155 Calder Avenue, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, and offering expressed support for the proposed project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500.00. Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, is proposing to apply for the Texas Minutes – February 17, 2026 Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2026 funding to develop Mauer Flats. The proposed development will be a general occupancy and mixed-income housing community consisting of 68 units with four (4) of the units designated as market-rate housing, located at 7155 Calder Avenue in Beaumont, the southwest corner of Calder Avenue and Pinchback Road. Under the City’s scoring criteria, Mauer Flats received 27 points for proximity to amenities and an additional 5 points for the inclusion of market-rate units, resulting in a total score of 32. The City received three (3) HTC proposals. Based on the scoring criteria, this project scored the second highest among the proposals received. The project package appears to include a commitment of $50,000.00 in lieu of park improvements and cottage-style housing on site to support city green space and park improvement efforts. Currently, Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such, additional subsidized units cannot be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the City acknowledges that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita and offers support for the project. In addition, for the project to be considered, the City would also need to acknowledge that the project is in a census tract that has more than twenty (20) percent Housing Tax Credit units per total household. In addition, applications that receive a Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of at least $500 in the form of a fee waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA. Final approval of the development is subject to compliance with the City’s ordinances, adopted codes, and requirements, including zoning. ITEM FAILED DUE TO THE LACK OF A MOTION 3.Council to consider a resolution approving payment to Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) for the Saltwater Barrier Sector Gate Rehabilitation Project. On December 12, 2000, by Resolution No. 00-316, the City entered into an agreement with the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) establishing the City’s participation in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Neches River Saltwater Barrier. LNVA is currently performing maintenance and rehabilitation of the navigation sector gates at the Neches River Saltwater Barrier to preserve structural integrity and ensure continued salinity control after more than 23 years of service. The rehabilitation project began in August 2025. Pursuant to the agreement, the city is responsible for 12.5 percent of the maintenance costs. The City’s current share of costs due for this phase of the project is $223,431.26, with an estimated remaining balance of $171,250.00 to complete the rehabilitation work. Funds will come from the Water Fund. Minutes – February 17, 2026 Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Sherwood moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE PAYMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $223,431.26, TO THE LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY (LNVA), FOR THE SALTWATER BARRIER SECTOR GATE REHABILITATION PROJECT. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 26-041 4.Council to consider a resolution approving the demolition of the Red Brick Building at the Water Treatment Plant. On October 4, 2024, Fittz and Shipman provided a Structural Observation Report for the Red Brick storage building. The evaluation concluded that the building has exceeded its useful life and that the extent of deterioration is such that the cost to repair and restore the structure would exceed the cost of demolition and replacement. Based on this professional assessment, demolition of the existing building, and subsequent construction of a new building at a later time, is recommended as the most cost-effective and prudent course of action. Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. provided a proposal to demolish the building and foundation to a depth of two (2) feet, remove and dispose of debris, backfill the site, and seed the disturbed area, for a total cost of $95,251.17. Pricing was obtained through BuyBoard Contract No. 783-25. Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Hilliard moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH MARSH WATERPROOFING, INC., FOR THE DEMOLITION SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,251.17. 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 Minutes – February 17, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-042 5.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with King Solution Services LLC, of Houston, TX, for the Street Rehab Phase VI Sewer Line Replacement Project. On July 1, 2025, by Resolution No. 25-140, City Council awarded a contract to King Solution Services, LLC, of Houston, TX in the amount of $1,812,155.00 for the Street Rehab Phase VI Sewer Line Replacement Project. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $200,946.50, is necessary to add Bid Item 29 to address the replacement of a collapsed 6-inch sanitary sewer line that cannot be rehabilitated using pipe bursting methods. The change order also includes additional quantities associated with installation of the new sewer line and unforeseen field conditions that required multiple obstruction removals to allow pipe bursting of remaining line segments. An additional forty-five (45) calendar days are requested to allow for remobilization and completion of the added work. If approved, the new contract amount will be $2,013,101.50. 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 ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,946.50, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE STREET REHAB PHASE VI SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND THAT A TOTAL OF FORTY-FIVE (45) CALENDAR DAYS ARE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 26-043 M AYOR P RO T EM T URNER LEFT THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF ITEM #6 AT 2:36 P.M. 6.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with MK Constructors, for the Concrete Pavement Repair Citywide - Phase III Project. 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. Minutes – February 17, 2026 There was a previous Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $95,236.55. Proposed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $190,139.00, is requested to adjust contract quantities resulting from overruns on Phelan Boulevard (westbound lanes) and to address paving and drainage deficiencies on Beaumont Drive from Lancaster Drive to the north end that require full panel replacement, along with concrete curb and gutter improvements to restore proper drainage. If approved, Change Order No. 2 will result in a new contract amount of $4,415,375.55 and add sixty (60) calendar days to the contract time. Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Crenshaw moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,139.00, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, FOR THE CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR CITYWIDE – PHASE III PROJECT; AND THAT A TOTAL OF SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS ARE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED RESOLUTION 26-044 7.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). ITEM PULLED The City of Beaumont and TxDOT have an existing Municipal Maintenance Agreement that outlines the responsibilities of each party regarding the maintenance of both state and city owned roadways within the city limits. The current agreement was last executed in 2008. Since that time, both the City and TxDOT have reviewed and made revisions to update the agreement to reflect current maintenance practices, clarify responsibilities, and align with current standards and policies. The revised MMA has been mutually agreed upon by both parties and is being presented for City Council consideration and approval. Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to execute the updated Master Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT. Approval of the resolution. Minutes – February 17, 2026 8.Council to approve an ordinance amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limit on Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287). The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting to raise the speed limit along Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287) from 55 mph to 65 mph based on a recent speed study and overall safety evaluation. This change would eliminate the existing transition at the LNVA Canal, where the posted speed limit is 65 mph north of the canal and 55 mph south to Interstate 10, effectively creating one consistent 65 mph corridor. City staff has reviewed TxDOT’s request and recommend amending the speed limit for Eastex Freeway (US 69, 96, 287) under Chapter 20, Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances to read as follows: StreetLimits of ZoneDirection ofSpeed In Miles Per Travel Hour Max. Min. Eastex Frwy a) From the north city limits North and 65 (US 69,96,287)(centerline of Pine Island Bayou) South to the intersection of Interstate 10 (660 feet north of the centerline of Gladys). Approval for amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 20.03, SECTION 20.03.003 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS BY CHANGING AND AMENDING SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED ZONE BOUNDARIES TO THE SCHEDULE FOR INTERSTATE 10; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 26-005 9.Council to consider a Specific Use Permit to allow a second dwelling in an R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) District for property located at 3810 Baldwin Drive. Aby Azurdia, on behalf of Eder Matias, is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a second Minutes – February 17, 2026 dwelling unit on the property located at 3810 Baldwin Drive, which is zoned R-S (Residential- Single Family Dwelling). The second dwelling is intended to be used as an accessory dwelling unit. A Specific Use Permit is required when an accessory dwelling unit is not occupied by a family member of the person living in the main dwelling, in accordance with Section 28.04.008(b)(6) of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances. Mr. Azurdia intends for the accessory dwelling unit to be occupied by individuals who are not family members. The accessory building was converted into a second dwelling unit without the required permits or a Specific Use Permit. At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 26, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a second dwelling in an R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) District for property located at 3810 Baldwin Drive, with the following condition: 1.Shall obtain all applicable building permits and any required inspection through the Building Codes Department. Approval of the ordinance, with the following condition: 1.Shall obtain all applicable building permits and any required inspection through the Building Codes Department. Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SECOND DWELLING UNIT IN AN R-S (RESIDENTIAL- SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3810 BALDWIN DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 26-006 10.Council to consider a Specific Use Permit to allow a cocktail bar within a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2533 Calder Avenue. Minutes – February 17, 2026 Tyler Wharton is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a cocktail bar located at 2533 Calder Avenue. The full-service bar will occupy Unit 1 of the building and include twenty-seven (27) parking spaces. All business activities will take place inside the building, with no amplified sound outdoors. At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 26, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a cocktail bar within a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 2533 Calder Avenue, with the following conditions: 1.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. 2.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. 3.Shall enroll in the Beaumont Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center program and maintain annual subscriptions thereafter or employ security patrols during operating hours. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1.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. 2.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. 3.Shall enroll in the Beaumont Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center program and maintain annual subscriptions thereafter or employ security patrols during operating hours. Councilmember Crenshaw moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COCKTAIL BAR IN AN GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2533 CALDER AVENUE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS. Councilmember Hilliard seconded the motion. Minutes – February 17, 2026 AYES:MAYOR WEST, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 26-007 M AYOR P RO T EM T URNER RETURNED TO THE MEETING AT 2:47 P.M. 11.Council to consider a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility within a GC- MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 1213 Liberty Avenue. Hani Tohme, on behalf of property owner Kareem Ribhi Asfour, requests approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a Vehicle Storage Facility at 1213 Liberty Street. The SUP is required to increase vehicle storage at the site from ten (10) to twenty-one (21) vehicles. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM; however, the owner and authorized personnel will have 24-hour, seven-day access to the facility. At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 26, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended 8:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility within a GCMD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 1213 Liberty Avenue, with the following conditions: 1.The applicant shall comply with Article 6.08 Tow Trucks, Towing Companies, and Tow Truck Operators of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances. 2.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. 3.All repossessed or towed items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any right-of-way. 4.If applicable, any lighting installed on the property shall deflect away from neighboring properties. 5.The sidewalk along Liberty Street abutting the property shall be unearthed and repaired prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 6.All landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 28.04.006 of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances. Minutes – February 17, 2026 7.Shall comply with drainage criteria set forth in Drainage District No. 6, drainage manual. 8.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. 9.Shall not exceed thirty (30) total vehicles on site. Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions: 1.The applicant shall comply with Article 6.08 Tow Trucks, Towing Companies, and Tow Truck Operators of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances. 2.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. 3.All repossessed or towed items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any right-of-way. 4.If applicable, any lighting installed on the property shall deflect away from neighboring properties. 5.The sidewalk along Liberty Street abutting the property shall be unearthed and repaired prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 6.All landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 28.04.006 of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances. 7.Shall comply with drainage criteria set forth in Drainage District No. 6, drainage manual. 8.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. 9.Shall not exceed thirty (30) total vehicles on site. Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY IN AN GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1213 LIBERTY AVENUE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. Minutes – February 17, 2026 AYES:MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 26-008 12.Council to consider a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant within a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3209 Shannon Avenue. Kyle Mulvey of Pape-Dawson, is seeking approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a quick service restaurant to be located at 3209 Shannon Avenue. The property was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in November of 2025 to be rezoned from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling-2). The GC-MD-2 zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new land uses. To better screen the commercial use from the existing residential properties to the southwest, Planning recommends a 6-foot-wide landscaping buffer along the western edge of the property extending south the length of the building and drive-thru area. The buffer should include either one Class A tree or two Class B trees every 25 linear feet, with a minimum of 3 feet between trees. Up to 3 feet of the required landscaping buffer may be located within the City’s right-of-way. At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 26, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0:1 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant within a GC- MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3209 Shannon Avenue, 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 backflow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 2.Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances, including installation of a 6’ wide landscaping buffer along Shannon Avenue. 3.Shall maintain the site, including but not limited to trash receptacles, in strict compliance with the offenses and nuisances code, health and sanitation code, and all other applicable codes of the city. Minutes – February 17, 2026 4.A 6-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be installed along the western edge of the property, extending south the full length of the building and drive-thru area, to screen the commercial use from the existing residential properties to the southwest. The buffer shall include either one Class A tree or two Class B trees every 25 linear feet, with a minimum spacing of 3 feet between trees. Up to 3 feet of the required landscaping buffer shall be permitted within the City’s right-of-way. 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 backflow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 2.Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements of the Beaumont Code of Ordinances, including installation of a 6’ wide landscaping buffer along Shannon Avenue. 3.Shall maintain the site, including but not limited to trash receptacles, in strict compliance with the offenses and nuisances code, health and sanitation code, and all other applicable codes of the city. 4.A 6-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be installed along the western edge of the property, extending south the full length of the building and drive-thru area, to screen the commercial use from the existing residential properties to the southwest. The buffer shall include either one Class A tree or two Class B trees every 25 linear feet, with a minimum spacing of 3 feet between trees. Up to 3 feet of the required landscaping buffer shall be permitted within the City’s right-of-way. Councilmember Sherwood moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT IN AN GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3209 SHANNON AVENUE, 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, HILLIARD, WILLIAMS, SHERWOOD AND CRENSHAW NAYS:NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 26-009 WORK SESSION Council to discuss the process for Charter changes and potential revisions. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov) Minutes – February 17, 2026 With there being no Executive Session the meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m. Roy West, Mayor Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes – February 17, 2026 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT SPECIAL 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 IIIFEBRUARY 20, 2026 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 February 20, 2026, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 9:00 a.m., to consider the following: OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Executive Session Mayor West called the special council meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mayor West gave the invocation as well as led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Councilmembers Durio, Hilliard, Williams, and Crenshaw. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Turner and Councilmember Sherwood. Also, present were Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Executive Session (Public comments can be heard or seen on the City of Beaumont’s website at beaumonttexas.gov) None EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to the employment of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to wit; specifically: Kenneth Williams, City Manager Deliberate the appointment, employment and duties of the City Manager position in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code – Personnel Matters. Minutes – February 20, 2026 Open Session of the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m. Roy West, Mayor Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes – February 20, 2026 B TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Earl White, Fire Chief MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for use by the Fire Department. BACKGROUND The Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) was budgeted, and we will purchase Twelve (12) SCBA units along with its components from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN., in the total amount of $147,430.58. The Fire Department must periodically replace old and/or defective SCBA units and related materials. The units provide breathing air to firefighters while engaged in firefighting activities. Pricing for the equipment was obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with State of Texas procurement statues. FUNDING SOURCE Capital Funds RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution ATTACHMENTS Rvpuf Rvpuf!$RU3135971 Ebuf 1203203137 Fyqjsft!1402603137 )988*!748.4584 Tbmft!Sfq!Fwbot-!Kbnft!N Tijqqjoh!Nfuipe!GfeFy!Hspvoe Dvtupnfs!CFBVNPOU!GJSF!EFQBSUNFOU!)UY*!+ Dvtupnfs!$!D43285 !! 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BACKGROUND The Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program provides home repairs to eligible applicants and furthers the City’s goal of sustaining affordable housing inventory within the city limits. The program is administered in partnership with the City. Each eligible and approved applicant may receive up to $24,999 per home for repairs. A request for proposals was posted totaling $615,000 to repair approximately twenty-four (24) pre-qualified homes. A formal Request for Proposal notification was sent to potential vendors via email as well as posting on the City web page and advertising in the local newspaper. The three (3) proposals submitted were evaluated by a committee of three (3) staff members. The evaluation score sheet is attached. On October 21, 2025, via Resolution 25-251 it was determined that upon receipt of our 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds, the award of funds would return to Council for approval. Staff recommends awarding $490,005.00 to JW Tuner Construction and $124,995.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County for the administration and repairs for the Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program. FUNDING SOURCE U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Minor Home Repair - Scoring Summary D TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of Linh N. Bass v. Joshua Jackson; Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00085-MJT. BACKGROUND The matter of Linh N. Bass v. Joshua Jackson; Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00085-MJT was discussed in Executive Session on November 18, 2025, and January 20, 2026. The City Attorney is seeking authority to settle the case for $15,000.00 FUNDING SOURCE General Liability Fund RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution ATTACHMENTS E TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Earl White, Fire Chief MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of ExtricationEquipment for use in the Fire Department. BACKGROUND The extrication tools (Jaws of Life) will be purchased from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., of Houston, in the amount of $94,327.08. Two complete units are needed to replace two older units this year. The older units will be disposed of per City policy. Pricing for the equipment was obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with State of Texas procurement statues. 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Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement Contract with ExxonMobil Corporation to provide water and sanitary sewer services to the ExxonMobil Polyethylene Plant. BACKGROUND On February 3, 2026, by Resolution No. 26-035, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between ExxonMobil Corporation and the City of Beaumont for the Todd Street and Josey Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The proposed Service Agreement Contract authorizes ExxonMobil to use a maximum of 48 gallons of water per minute on a daily average and to send 78 gallons of wastewater per minute, not to exceed a daily average of 70,000 gallons. ExxonMobil will pay the service rates as established by City Council for outside the City of Beaumont. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS ExxonMobil Polyethylene Plant Agreement G TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Kenneth Raggette, Director of Parks and Greenspaces MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution approving award of a contract for the masonry repointing and repair of the Jefferson Theatre West wall. BACKGROUND The Jefferson Theatre facility has experienced multiple leaks during heavy rain and storm events. The City completed the tuckpointing on the Jefferson theatre south wall in 2020, north wall 2022 and the east wall in 2021. The Jefferson Theatre is featured on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Typical buildings built during this time lack air gaps, weeps and vents which are common practices today. Without these features, moisture can continue to migrate through the masonry all the way to interior finishes. Masonry tuckpointing is done to repair and replace deteriorated mortar joints between bricks, essentially restoring the structural integrity of a brick wall by preventing water damage and maintaining the overall strength of the masonry by addressing cracked or missing mortar, which can lead to further structural issues if left unattended; it's considered vital maintenance. There has been water penetration on each of the walls in the past, including the west wall. Tuck pointing the west wall will be the final wall and this facility will be complete. Formal bids were requested from thirty-six (36) vendors to perform the work and two responses were received. MarshWaterproofing Inc., of Vidor, is the low responsive bid, with a bid of $220,000.00 and ninety (90) calendar days to complete the work. Prestige BMS, of Houston, did not meet all requirements as per specification. Staff recommends award of the contract to Marsh. Bid tabulation is attached. FUNDING SOURCE Capital Reserve Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Bid tab is attached. H TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Bridgette Evick, CPA, Chief Financial Officer MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution changing authorized signatories for any institution the City Council has already designated or may designate as a depository for the City of Beaumont for banking and investment accounts. BACKGROUND Duncan Brown, Jr. is currently authorized as a signatory on City accounts with Stellar Bank, Texas Class, TexPool, and Texas Range. Katrina Jones is to be added as an authorized signatory on same accounts effective March 3, 2026, and Duncan Brown Jr. is to be deleted as authorized signatory effective March 3, 2026. The city also has several investment accounts that list Duncan Brown Jr. as an authorized signer. Katrina Jones shall replace Duncan Brown Jr. on all City investment accounts as an authorized signer effective March 3, 2026. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable RECOMMENDATION Approval of Resolutions ATTACHMENTS I TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 409 Swim for the use of Alice Keith Park Pool for practices and meets. BACKGROUND The City of Beaumont partnered with Coach Raymond Ford, Jr. of 409 Swim in 2024 to offer swimming lessons, practice and competitive swim meets for our city's youth. The prior two-year agreement allowed 409 Swim to utilize the Alice Keith Park Pool for practice up to four (4) days a week and allow up to two (2) swim meets each year. The proposed agreement would extend the agreement for two additional years through April 2028. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS FACILITY USE AGREEMENT State of Texas§ County of Jefferson § WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont desires to expand its youth recreational programs to reach more children, and; WHEREAS, 409 SWIM has agreed to operate a youth competitive swim team program on behalf of the City of Beaumont, and WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont believes that a youth competitive swim team would be an excellent addition to the City of Beaumont’s summer recreational programs, and; WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont hereinafter "Owner" or the City” and 409 SWIM, hereinafter "Occupant" agree to enter a Facility Use Agreement; and such agreement in its entirety to read as follows: ARTICLE 1 - Use and Occupancy 1.1The Occupant shall use and occupy Alice Keith Park pool, located at 4050 Reed Street, Beaumont, Texas (hereinafter "Facility") for swim practices, swim meets, and related uses. 1.2The Occupant will be allowed the use of the facility for four (4) days a week for practice. and for up to two (2) swim meets a year. 1.3The Occupant will provide the Owner with a schedule for use which includes practice days and potential swim meets. All dates shall be approved in writing and made a part of this Agreement. 1.4 The Owner reserves the right to deny use of the Facility for unscheduled use. ARTICLE 2 - Terms of Use 2.1The term of use shall be for two (2) years commencing on the 1st day of May 2026, and terminating at 11:59 p.m. on the 30th day of April 2028. 2.2The Owner reserves the right to change the venue if the Facility is unavailable or unusable within at least three (3) days with an alternative venue suitable for the Occupant's needs. 2.3The Occupant shall use Facility for Intended Use, as described in Section 1.1 above, in compliance with the terms and conditions more specifically provided for in this Agreement, and Page 1 of 6 for no other purpose. The Occupant and its guests shall have no right to use any other Owner facilities other than those specifically granted in this Agreement. 2.4Occupant acknowledges that parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Occupant and Occupant’s guests may not park in any area that is not a designated parking space. If the Occupant or Occupant’s guests do park any vehicles in an area not designed for parking, such vehicles may be towed from the premises without prior warning at the vehicle owner’s expense. 2.5The Owner’s Facility shall at all times be under the control of the Owner. In allowing the Occupant to utilize the Facility, the Owner does not relinquish and does hereby retain the right to enter any portion of the Owner’s Facility at any time, for any purpose, and to enter the Facility to enforce rules, laws, and policies, and/or to prevent damage to Owner’s Facility. 2.6Occupant will not do nor allow to be done anything on the premises or parking area in violation of any laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations. If the Occupant becomes aware of any unlawful behavior by its employees, patrons, guests, agents, or independent contractors, the Occupant will immediately correct the violation. 2.7Occupant shall maintain at its sole cost and expense, public liability or general liability insurance from an approved company authorized to do business in the State of Texas in which Occupant is the named insurance and Owner is named as an additional insured. Limits must be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for the entire Term of Use set forth above. The policy must reflect that it is primary and not secondary or contributory with any insurance maintained by the Owner. This policy may not be canceled prior to the conclusion of the terms of this Agreement. The Occupant waives any right to subrogation against the Owner in connection with any insurance proceeds received by or due to the Owner. The Occupant shall furnish the Owner ten (10) or more City business days in advance of the start of use of Facility, a certificate showing such insurance to be in effect. The Occupant understands that failure to produce the proper insurance certificate in the proper time may result in termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 3 - Property Maintenance 3.1The Owner agrees to maintain the Facility in good condition for use by the Occupant during the Agreement period, and will make the following modifications: Page 2 of 6 A. Purchase starting blocks and ropes. The Occupant will be responsible for setting up and removing these items after use. The purchased items shall remain the property of the Owner. 3.2The Owner agrees that the Occupant will not be liable for normal wear and tear consistent with property use. 3.3Occupant agrees to not engage in activities that will cause harm or that due to the nature of the activity could cause harm to the Facility. 3.4Excluding normal wear and tear, the Occupant shall be solely responsible for and shall reimburse the Owner for any and all damages or losses to the Owner’s facilities; personal property, or any other Owner property caused by the Occupant or Occupant’s employees, patrons, guests, agents, or independent contractors, and Occupant shall indemnify Owner for the cost of any repairs. Payment for such damages shall be due and payable immediately upon receipt of written notice from the Owner setting forth the itemized damages. The Owner is not responsible for any damage to, loss, or theft of any property, personal or otherwise, personal injury or bodily injury sustained by the Occupant or its employees, patrons, guests, agents, or independent contractors. 3.5 Occupant agrees to clean the Facility after each use. ARTICLE 4 - Termination of Agreement 4.1This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason by providing proper notice within ninety (90) days of the intended termination date. 4.2The terminating party must provide proper notice as outlined in paragraph 8.5. ARTICLE 5 – Indemnification 5.1THE OCCUPANT SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER AND ITS TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, EXPENSE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND ALL SUCH OTHER EXPENSES OF LITIGATION OR COUNTERSUITS), CLAIM, SUIT, ACTION, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER, TYPE OR DESCRIPTION (COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLAIMS”) BROUGHT OR MADE FOR OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES RECEIVED OR SUSTAINED BY ANY PERSON, PERSONS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH) OR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF OR OCCASIONED BY OR CONNECTED WITH Page 3 of 6 THE USE OF OWNER’S FACILITIES AND/OR PROPERTY BY OCCUPANT AND OCCUPANT’S AGENTS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR INVITEES. SUCH INDEMNITY SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THE EVENT THAT THE ABOVE- REFERENCED CLAIMS ARISE IN WHOLE OR IN PART DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE OWNER. THIS INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. ARTICLE 6 – Assignment 6.1Occupant shall not sell or assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder. Any attempt to sell or assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder shall give the Owner the right to terminate this Agreement. ARTICLE 7 – Required Conduct 7.1Occupant shall conduct business in an orderly manner. Occupant shall abide by all laws and policies, including but not limited to those prohibiting the use, sale, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs while at the Facility. The Occupant shall not make any alteration, temporary or permanent, to the Facility without prior written consent from the Owner. ARTICLE 8 - Construction 8.1This Agreement, and any and all amendments, modifications, and other writings pertaining thereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to any provisions on conflicts of law. 8.2Exclusive venue for all legal proceedings related to the Agreement or obligations thereunder shall be in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. 8.3In the event any provision hereof, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. Page 4 of 6 8.4In construing this Agreement, masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted for those neutral in form, and vice versa, and plural terms shall be substituted for singular and singular for plural in any place in which the context so requires. 8.5Any notice or demand required or permitted to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given only if delivered personally or sent by registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, in a postpaid envelope properly addressed to the party entitled to receive such notice. Notices shall be addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below, or to such other address as the parties may later designate by written notice given as provided herein. Notice shall be to have been duly given, if delivered personally, upon the delivery thereof, and if mailed, upon the earlier of (a) the actual receipt thereof, or (b) three (3) business days after the mailing thereof, provided that such notices, if mailed, are addressed, and transmitted as herein required, with full postage prepaid. 8.6This Agreement shall have no force or effect unless fully executed by both Parties. Owner and Occupant shall sign the Agreement and a copy will be provided to the Occupant by Owner. The Occupant covenants and agrees that its failure to faithfully perform all covenants and agreements hereunder shall excuse the Owner’s continued performance. 8.7This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between Owner and Occupant and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, agreements, and understandings relating to the subject matter and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements of Owner and Occupant. 8.8No amendment to this Agreement is effective unless it is written and signed by all Parties. ARTICLE 9 - Binding Effect 9.1The provisions of this Agreement shall apply to, bind, and inure to the benefit of the Owner and Occupant and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns; provided, however, that the inclusion of assigns in this sentence shall not be construed to permit any assignment in violation of the covenants herein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Occupant have executed (or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officers or agents) this Agreement. Executed this day _______ of ________________________, 2026. Page 5 of 6 City of Beaumont: 801 Main Street, Ste 300 Beaumont, Texas 77701 Phone: 409-880-8914 Email: Kenneth.williams@beaumonttexas.gov ____________________________ Kenneth Williams, City Manager Executed in duplicate this day _______ of ________________________, 2026. 409 SWIM: 4890 Brace Street Beaumont, Texas 77708 Phone: 409-960-1979 Email: coachrford@yahoo.com ____________________________ Raymond Ford Jr., Owner Page 6 of 6 J TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Bridgette Evick, CPA, Chief Financial Officer MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution requesting a change in investment authority for the City of Beaumont. BACKGROUND State law mandates the City Council designate one or more investment officials to be responsible for the investment of funds consistent with the City’s adopted investment policy. The City Manager, who by authority of the City Charter is responsible for all investments of the City, can delegate explicit authority to other individuals to invest the City’s funds on a day-to-day basis. Investment officials shall not deposit, withdraw, transfer, or manage the funds of the City of Beaumont in a manner that is not consistent with the “prudent person” standard. The current investment officials are Kenneth R. Williams - City Manager, Bridgette Evick - Chief Financial Officer, and Duncan Brown, Jr. – Assistant CFO. Duncan Brown, Jr. is being removed as an investment official for the City of Beaumont and Katrina Jones - Controller is being added as a designated investment official for the City. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution ATTACHMENTS N/A K TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Bridgette Evick, CPA, Chief Financial Officer MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution approving the City of Beaumont’s request to seek $15,000.00 in grant funds from the 2026 AARP Community Challenge for the development of a bus stop to serve the senior living housing near Abiding Grace BACKGROUND Since its debut in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older, throughout the United States. In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment and will be awarding more than $8 million in community-improving grants. Demi Engman developed the project idea for the installation of a bus stop to serve the senior living housing community near Abiding Grace. FUNDING SOURCE AARP Community Challenge RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS AARP Community Challenge FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 1. WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE 2026 AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM? Dates Key Activity January 7, 2026 Application period opens January 27, 2026 Public Q&A Webinar for applicants (not required; will be recorded) REGISTER 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT HERE March 4, 2026 Application deadline APPLY HERE 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT Mid-May 2026 Notification of selected and non-selected applicants via email Deadline for selected applicants to submit signed grant agreements and Mid-June 2026 complete eSupplier registration June 24, 2026 (tentative) Public announcement of grantees and project start date December 15, 2026 Project completion deadline December 31, 2026 Deadline to submit After-Action Report 2. HOW STRICT IS THE DECEMBER 15, 2026 PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINE? - December 15 deadline is strongly encouraged. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, applicants should plan to complete their projects by mid-December especially for outdoor initiatives that could be impacted by winter weather. 1 2026 AARP Community Challenge If yourproposed project ispart ofa larger initiative, consider whetherthe broadertimeline aligns extensive approvals or permits may face delays that jeopardize the deadline. In such cases, applicants may wish to consider applying in a future cycle. 3. I LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY. IS THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM JUST FOR BIG CITIES? Not at all. The AARP Community Challenge is open to communities of all sizes, with a strong commitment to supporting rural areas. In fact: 40% of funded projects have gone to rural communities 20% have supported suburban communities Grants have been awarded to towns with populations under 100 residents 4. WHAT TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING? The AARP Community Challenge is open to the following types of organizations: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations (Recognized by the IRS) Government entities Other organizations considered on a case-by-case basis Note: AARP cannot provide funds to for-profit companies or individuals. 5. HOW DO I APPLY? All applications must be submitted online at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge by March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT. Applications submitted via email or mail will not be accepted. 6. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLAGSHIP GRANTS? Overview: Flagship Grants continue the successful AARP Community Challenge program launched in 2017. These grants offer broad opportunities for communities to apply for funding across several categories and encourage creative solutions. Eligible Project Categories: Eligible projects should benefit residents especially those age 50 and older in one of the following categories: o Creating vibrant public places (i.e., parks, open spaces, community amenities) o Expanding transportation and mobility options (i.e., walkability, bikeability, transit Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 2 2026 AARP Community Challenge access) o Increasing housing options (i.e., accessible and affordable choices) o Enhancing digital connections and digital literacy o Strengthening disaster resilience (i.e., disaster preparedness and mitigation) See examples of Flagship Grant projects in Attachment B. 7. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAPACITY-BUILDING MICROGRANTS? Overview: These $2,500 microgrants come with added support, including webinars, cohort learning, up to two hours of coaching from national nonprofit organizations, and AARP resources. Categories: Eligible projects should benefit residents especially those age 50 and older in the following categories: o Walk Audits: Conduct walkability assessments with support from America Walks and the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit. o Bike Audits: Conduct bikeability assessments with support from League of American Bicyclists and the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit. o HomeFit® Guide Modifications: Promote safe, accessible homes through education and/or simple modifications with support from RL Mace Universal Design Institute and the AARP HomeFit® Guide. o Disaster Preparedness Training: Implement training programs with support from SBP and the AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit. See examples of Capacity-Building Microgrant projects in Attachment B. 8. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEMONSTRATION GRANTS? Overview: These grants support projects that can be replicated in other communities. Categories: Eligible projects should benefit residents especially those age 50 and older in the following categories: o Pedestrian Safety: Improve the safety of streets and sidewalks; funding support from Toyota Motor North America. o High-Speed Internet: Increase broadband access and adoption; funding support from Microsoft. o Housing Design Competitions: Promote understanding and implementation of Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 3 2026 AARP Community Challenge housing policies that support a variety of community needs using the AARP Housing Design Competition Tool Kit. See examples of Demonstration Grant projects in Attachment B. 9. WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL GRANT SIZE? HOW DO THE FUNDING AMOUNTS VARY ACROSS DIFFERENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES? Flagship Grants range from a few hundred dollars for short-term activities to $15,000 for larger initiatives. Since 2017, the average grant has been between $10,000-12,000. AARP reserves the right to award compelling projects at any amount. Capacity-Building Microgrants are awarded at $2,500 and come with added support, including webinars, cohort learning, up to two hours of coaching from national nonprofit organizations, and AARP publications. Demonstration Grants typically range from $10,000-$20,000, and will not exceed $25,000. See examples of Flagship, Demonstration, and Capacity-Building Microgrant projects in Attachment B. 10. HOW CAN I TELL IF MY PROJECT SHOULD BE A FLAGSHIP GRANT, A CAPACITY- BUILDING MICROGRANT OR A DEMONSTRATION GRANT? Flagship Grants remain an open call for innovation across five categories, offering flexibility for creative and community-driven ideas. Capacity-Building Microgrants are available in four specific categories, have a fixed budget of $2,500, and include structured support resources. If your project does not require these additional resources or needs a larger budget, consider applying under the appropriate Flagship Grant category. Demonstration Grants are available in three specific categories and are designed to replicate successful past projects in new communities. If your project aligns with a proven model AARP seeks to scale, this may be the right fit. 11. DO PROJECT CATEGORIES CHANGE YEAR BY YEAR? Yes. Project categories and sub-categories may vary annually based on: Evolving community needs AARP Livable Communities publications Strategic priorities within AARP Livable Communities work 12. MAY I SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION? Yes. Organizations may: Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 4 2026 AARP Community Challenge Submit multiple applications across different grant opportunities (Flagship Grant, Demonstration Grant, Capacity-Building Microgrant) Submit more than one application within the same grant opportunity Example: Your organization could apply for an ADA-accessible park improvement under the Flagship Grant and also submit a second application for a $2,500 bike audit under the Capacity-Building Microgrant category. 13. HOW CAN I SAVE OR PRINT A COPY OF MY APPLICATION? HOW DO I DELETE AN APPLICATION? To save or print your application: 1. 2. -hand menu. 3. Locate the application you want to print. 4. Click -right side. 5. From there, you can download, email, or print a PDF copy. To delete an application: Follow steps 1-3 above. If the 14. HOW DO I CONFIRM MY APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY? CAN I UPDATE OR RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION? Once your application is submitted, a confirmation email address. Check your spam or junk folder. The email will come from noreply@secure-platform.com. Double-check that your email address in OpenWater is correct. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 5 2026 AARP Community Challenge To check your application status: 1. 2. 3. To edit your application (before the deadline: March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT): Follow steps 1-3 above. Note: You will not receive a new confirmation email for edits. 15. WHY IS MY APPLICATION LISTED AS INCOMPLETE? If you click directly on Grant Application, Grant Application, Capacity-Building Microgrant Application,the system automatically creates a new, blank application. To avoid this: -left corner of the application website. You can view and manage your applications under My Account > My Applications, where Incomplete and Complete applications are listed separately. Reminder: All required questions must be completed before submission. If you attempt to submit an incomplete application, the system will return you to the unanswered question(s). 16. WHAT IF I AM HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE LOGIN OR THE ONLINE APPLICATION? If you experience technical issues, you have several support options: Email Support: Reach out to CommunityChallenge@AARP.org with any questions. Live Support (during the final days of the application period): o Log in to your account. o -right corner of the application login screen. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 6 2026 AARP Community Challenge o Direct Technical Support Email (final days only): You may also email aarp- support@getopenwater.com for assistance. 17. I'M HAVING TROUBLE CREATING AN ACCOUNT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. THERE IS NO REGISTER BUTTON TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? If the "Register" button is not visible, it may be due to a firewall blocking content from loading properly. Try one of the following: Use a different internet connection or browser Access the site from a smartphone Once registered, log in using the left-hand login panel. 18. WHEN AND HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF OUR APPLICATION WAS SUCCESSFUL? All applicants both selected and not selected will be notified via email in mid-May using the email address provided during the application process. Important for selected applicants: You must sign a legally binding grant agreement and complete eSupplier registration by June 10, 2026. Instructions for completing these tasks will be provided after selection. Failure to meet this deadline may result in disqualification or delayed funding. 19. DOES THE PROJECT HAVE TO TAKE PLACE IN A COMMUNITY THAT BELONGS TO THE AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES (NAFSC)? No. While many grants have been awarded to communities in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, your community does not need to be a member to apply. Projects are eligible so long as they meet other criteria. See the Eligibility section for more details. 20. DO I NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF AARP TO APPLY FOR A GRANT? No. AARP membership is not required to apply for a grant. Many AARP members are affiliated with organizations that have successfully received grants, but individuals are not eligible to receive funding. See the Eligibility section for more details. 21. MY ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 7 2026 AARP Community Challenge PREVIOUSLY. ARE WE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AGAIN? Yes, absolutely. Organizations that meet the 2026 eligibility criteria are welcome to apply again. 22. MY ORGANIZATION APPLIED AND DID NOT RECEIVE A GRANT PREVIOUSLY. ARE WE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AGAIN? Yes. Organizations that were not selected in previous years are encouraged to apply again. Many past applicants have successfully received grants after reapplying. Tip: Review the project examples in Attachment B and throughout the AARP Community Challenge website to strengthen your application. 23. WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS WILL YOU NOT FUND? The following types of projects are NOT eligible for funding under any grant category (Flagship Grant, Demonstration Grant, Capacity-Building Microgrant): Partisan, political, or election-related activities Planning activities, assessments, or surveys without tangible community engagement Studies with no follow-up action Publication of books or reports Acquisition of land or buildings Purchase of vehicles or mechanical equipment (e.g., cars, trucks, buses, snow mobiles, snow grooming machines, tractors) Research and development for nonprofit or for-profit ventures Promotion of for-profit entities or their products/services 24. WHERE CAN I FIND EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS STANDOUT PROJECTS? You can explore examples of previously funded projects in several places: Attachment B: Includes a curated list of past projects to help inspire your application. While these examples are helpful, AARP also encourages innovative and original ideas. AARP Livable Communities Map: This interactive map features project descriptions, photos, and videos. You can search by category, location, and more. AARP Community Challenge Website: Visit AARP.org/CommunityChallenge to view: o Videos of past projects o Category-specific highlights o Descriptions of funded activities Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 8 2026 AARP Community Challenge 25. IF MY APPLICATION IS NOT SELECTED, CAN I RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON WHY IT WAS NOT FUNDED? Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, AARP is unable to provide individual feedback. In 2025, AARP received nearly 3,500 applications, of which 383 were funded, totaling $4.2 million in grants. Many strong proposals could not be funded due to limited resources. 26. CAN WE APPLY WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION? Yes. Collaborative applications are welcome. primary applicant followed by collaboration the name of the collaborating organization. The primary applicant will be legally responsible for the terms and conditions and will receive the funding. 27. CAN AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANTS BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OR CONSULTANT FEES? Generally, AARP Community Challenge grants do not fund indirect costs such as salaries, administrative overhead, or consultant fees. The majority of funds should go directly toward project implementation. Eligible but limited: Incentives, stipends, gift cards, and honorariums are allowed but considered administrative costs. AARP will not fund significant portions of administrative overhead, staff time, or consultant services (e.g., project planners, graphic designers, landscape designers, surveyors) unless these costs represent a small portion (0-15%) of the total request. Exceptions: If your application clearly demonstrates that such services are part of a broader, tangible project that engages residents, a larger percentage of consultant or facilitator costs may be considered. 28. CAN AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE FUNDS BE USED TO SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMS? Generally, AARP Community Challenge grants do not fund ongoing programming. However, they may support tangible, short-term enhancements that benefit an existing program. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 9 2026 AARP Community Challenge For example: While the grant would not typically cover staff salaries or trainings for an ongoing community gardening program, it could fund improvements such as: Upgraded walking paths for accessibility Ergonomic tools or lightweight hoses Raised garden beds, benches, tables, or shade structures Water spigots or solar water pumps Additionally, funds may be used to support temporary demonstrations, civic engagement opportunities, or pop-up events that complement an existing program. 29. CAN AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE FUNDS BE USED TO PAY CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE THE WORK? Yes. AARP recognizes that local governments and nonprofits may not always have the internal expertise or capacity to fully execute projects especially those involving physical infrastructure. Grant funds may be used to pay contractors, including: Construction or general contractors Artists commissioned for public art Installation professionals Ride-sharing companies (for transportation-related initiatives) While volunteer involvement is strongly encouraged and may count as in-kind or matching support contractor services are eligible when necessary for successful project delivery. 30. WHAT ARE YOUR SCORING CRITERIA? All eligible applications across Flagship Grant, Demonstration Grant, and Capacity-Building Microgrant categories are evaluated based on the following criteria: IMPACT (60 points): The project demonstrates strong potential to create meaningful change by addressing community-identified needs aligned with Livable Communities priorities particularly those of people age 50 and older. It shows a clear ability to overcome barriers and effectively accelerate, expand, or sustain efforts that make the community more livable. EXECUTION (30 points): The applicant demonstrates the capacity to complete the project on time and within budget, effectively engage residents and stakeholders, and leverage volunteers particularly those age 50 and older in implementation. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 10 2026 AARP Community Challenge INNOVATION (10 points): The project incorporates creative approaches, unique designs, or engagement strategies that enhance its impact on residents especially those age 50 and older. AARP also evaluates each project 50 and older. 31. ? A livable community is one that is: Safe and secure Offers choices in housing and transportation Serves residents of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds Learn more at What is a Livable Community? In the application, youll be asked to describe how your project contributes to making your community more livable for all. 32. THE APPLICATION MENTIONS MATCHING FUNDS. ARE THEY REQUIRED? No, matching funds are not required to apply for an AARP Community Challenge grant. However, if your project involves volunteers, you may assign a monetary value to their donated time as an in-kind contribution or matching funds. Several online resources can help estimate the value of volunteer hours. 33. THE APPLICATION MENTIONS AN ATTACHMENT. WHAT CAN IT BE? IS IT REQUIRED? Uploading an attachment is optional for Flagship and Demonstration Grant applications. The Capacity-Building Microgrant application does not include an upload option. Applicants may choose to upload a document to: Provide visuals or diagrams Offer a more detailed explanation of the project than the application form allows Important notes: Only one document may be uploaded. If you have multiple files, please combine them into a single document. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 11 2026 AARP Community Challenge Accepted formats include PDF, DOCX, JPEG, and others. Letters of support may be included and can be addressed to: Livable Communities Programs, AARP, 601 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20049 34. HOW WILL I BE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AARP IN MY PROJECT? If your application is funded, AARP will provide: A promotional toolkit that includes logo files, branding guidance and pre-approved acknowledgment language Guidance on how to incorporate AARP recognition into press releases, social media posts, and other public communications You will also be invited to coordinate publicity efforts with your AARP State Office. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing and securing your own signage or banners to acknowledge the AARP Community Challenge grant. AARP will supply examples and guidance to support this process. You may include signage costs in your grant request and project budget. 35. IS LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED? Grantees are responsible for all grant activities performed under the AARP grant agreement. Grantees must maintain insurance coverage sufficient to cover the activities, risks, and potential omissions of the grant activities in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and as required by law. Grantees must also ensure contractors, agents, subcontractors, and providers of services maintain insurance coverage consistent with this section. 36. WHAT DOCUMENTATION MUST BE MAINTAINED DURING AND AFTER THE GRANT PERIOD? Grantees are required to: Retain financial records and expense documentation in accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement and (AARP reserves the right to review these records but does not require them to be submitted with the After-Action Report) Retain completed general release forms for any photos, videos, or stories collected during the project and submit them to AARP upon request 37. IS THE GRANT REIMBURSEABLE? WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR PAYMENT? WHEN CAN PROJECT WORK BEGIN? WHEN CAN I PURCHASE MATERIALS? Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 12 2026 AARP Community Challenge The AARP Community Challenge is not a reimbursable grant. Payment is issued after required documentation is submitted. Timeline: Selected organizations must submit a signed grant agreement and complete the eSupplier registration by mid-June 2026. Once all documents are received, AARP will issue payment. Processing may take 3-4 weeks from submission. AARP may authorize project work to begin after the eSupplier registration and grant agreement are submitted. However, public announcements of the grant cannot be made until June 24, 2026. Purchases or activities completed before submitting the required documents are not eligible for reimbursement. 38. IS THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN OTHER LANGUAGES? The application platform is available only in English. However, applications may be submitted in other languages and will be reviewed accordingly. 39. IS THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED SIGHT OR VISION IMPAIRMENTS? Yes. The online application meets accessibility standards. If you require additional assistance or accommodations, please contact: CommunityChallenge@AARP.org. 40. ARE THERE OTHER AARP GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE? By submitting a proposal to the AARP Community Challenge, you and your organization give AARP permission to reach out to you and others at your organization about other possible AARP funding opportunities that your proposal may be eligible for based on the AARP Community Challenge criteria. However, please note that AARP is not obligated in any way to consider your proposal for any additional AARP funding. AARP might be contacted by other potential funders that could be interested in funding projects that were not funded through the AARP Community Challenge. The potential funders may have additional process steps and funding requirements than those of the AARP Community Challenge. If requested, AARP would like to send your contact information, organization name Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 13 2026 AARP Community Challenge and a short description of the proposal, including the community where the project would take application whether you give permission to AARP to share your contact information and a description of your proposal. If you and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents and representatives from all liability associated with sharing the Project Information with potential funders. 41. WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE? If you submit this application, you agree on behalf of yourself and your organization to release AARP and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents and representatives from all liability associated with submiss application. By submitting an application to AARP, the applicant affirms they are an authorized representative of the potential grantee, and by and on behalf of potential grantee agrees that: The decisions of AARP regarding the eligibility of applicants and the validity of entries shall be final and binding. All submissions will be judged by AARP, whose decisions and determinations as to the administration of the award and selection of award recipients are final. AARP has the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, or suspend any grant award. All projects and applications will comply with applicable law and will not violate any third-party rights. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the AARP Community Challenge constitutes the city, state, zip code, county, and names, likenesses, photographs, videos, images, and statements made or provided by the A promotional purposes in any media without further permission, consent, payment or other consideration in perpetuity. Receipt of grant funding requires execution of a grant agreement with AARP and completion of eSupplier registration by June 10, 2026, and compliance with the promotional toolkits. Further, o Grantees will be responsible for all grant activities performed under the AARP grant agreement. Grantees must maintain insurance coverage sufficient to cover the activities, risks, and potential omissions of the grant activities in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and as required by law. Grantees must also ensure Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 14 2026 AARP Community Challenge contractors, agents, subcontractors, and providers of services maintain insurance coverage consistent with this section. o All promotional materials (such as newsletters, press releases), events and signage related to the funded project will include a statement indicating that support was received from AARP in compliance with the AARP Community Challenge Promotional Toolkit to be provided to selected grantees. o Grantees are required to capture photos, videos and/or stories from the project. As Grantee captures photos, videos and/or stories from the project, if an identifiable individual appears in the photos, videos and/or stories, grantee is responsible for having him/her sign the AARP General Release. (This document will be provided to grantees.) In addition, grantee agrees not to include any element in photos or videos or other materials provided to AARP that violates third party rights, such as artwork (including sculptures) and trademarks in text and logo used without permission. Grantee may be asked to send work-in-progress photos to AARP upon request. Following the grant period, grantees are required to respond to periodic requests for updates from AARP. o The submission of the After-Action Report at the conclusion of the project is required by the deadline. Failure to submit the required report will result in the removal from the AARP website until the time of submission, and non-completion will disqualify a grantee from future AARP Community Challenge grant programs. AARP and its affiliated organizations, subsidiaries, agents and employees are not responsible for late, lost, illegible, incomplete, stolen, misdirected, illegitimate, or impermissible submissions or any other error whether human, mechanical or electronic. 42. Visit states.aarp.org/ and click on your state. on the next page. 43. AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT CYCLE? The AARP Community Challenge is an annual grant program. To stay informed about future opportunities and updates from AARP Livable Communities, subscribe to the free, award-winning Livable Communities E-Newsletter. 44. ARE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AVAILABLE IN A DOCUMENT OR ONLY ON THE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED? Yes. A PDF version of these Frequently Asked Questions is available on the AARP Community Challenge website. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 15 2026 AARP Community Challenge 45. HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2026 APPLICANT Q&A WEBINAR? WILL THERE BE A RECORDING IF I CANNOT ATTEND? You can register for the Applicant Q&A Webinar by clicking HERE. A recording of the webinar will be posted to the AARP Community Challenge website shortly after the event. 46. If your question here, you can: Submit a question via the Your Questions Answered page (requires a free AARP account) Email us directly at CommunityChallenge@AARP.org. Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 16 L TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the maintenance of proposed railroad crossing signs and pavement markings. BACKGROUND The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has developed a project (CSJ: 0920-00-180) to install or replace required railroad crossing signs and pavement markings at 32 locations within the City. TxDOT will prepare the plans and administer construction through a TxDOT-selected contractor at no cost to the City. This Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) formalizes the City’s responsibility to maintain the installed signs and pavement markings after project completion. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the AFA with TxDOT. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCEFUNDINGAGREEMENTFOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAINTENANCE OF RAILROADPAVEMENTMARKINGSANDSIGNS (OFF-SYSTEM) THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas(“State”), acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), and the City of Beaumont, acting by and through its duly authorized officials (“Local Government”). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, 23 U.S.C. § 302 provides that a state desiring to avail itself of the provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code shallhave a department of transportation with adequate powers to discharge to the duties required by Title 23.; and, WHEREAS, 23 U.S.C. § 106 and the Stewardship and Oversight Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”)and TxDOT provide that TxDOT must provide adequate oversight of any sub- recipients.; and, WHEREAS, 23 U.S.C. § 130 (“Section 130”) provides for the federal funding of construction of projects for the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings; and, WHEREAS, TxDOT has identified BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad (“Railroad(s)”) highway-rail grade crossing(s) in the City of Beaumont, that is located as shown in Attachment A; and WHEREAS, TxDOT has initiated a Section 130 project with the Railroad(s)to bring the highway-grade crossing into compliance with federal, state, and industry regulatory standards; and WHEREAS, Transportation Code, §201.209 allows TxDOTto enter into an agreement with the Local Government; and, WHEREAS, providing adequate oversight, as it relates to a Section 130 project, requires TxDOT to gain a commitment from the Local Government that it will maintain signs and pavement markings installed or upgraded on a Local Government facility as part of a Section 130 project; and, WHEREAS,the Local Government desires a Section 130 project within its jurisdiction consistingof upgrade and installation of trafficsignage and pavement markings (“Section 130 Project”) and understands that the Section 130Project will upgrade or install new signs and pavement markings, which are identified and provided in Attachment B, that the Local Government will be responsible for maintaining; and AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 1 of 4 Revised 11/25/2024 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this agreement by resolution, ordinance, or commissioners court order dated {select date here.}, which is attached to this agreement as Attachment C. WHEREAS,TxDOT has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the citizens of the State; NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: AGREEMENT 1.Period of the Agreement This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the agreement fully executed. This agreement shall remain in effect unless terminated as provided below. 2.Scope of Work Upon completion of the Section 130 Project, the Local Government will fund and maintain the items as listed in Attachment B in accordance with applicable standards of the Local Government and in compliance with the TMUTCD. 3.Termination of this Agreement This agreement shall remain in effect unless: A. The agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties; B.The agreement is terminated by one party because of a breach, in which case any cost incurred because of the breach shall be paid by the breaching party; or 4.Amendments Amendments to this agreement due to changes in the character of the work, terms of the agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to the Project may be enacted through a mutually agreed upon, written amendment. 5.Remedies This agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this agreement and shall be cumulative. 6.Compliance with Accessibility Standards The Local Government shall ensure that maintenance is in compliance with standards issued or approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (“TDLR”) as meeting or consistent with minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA). AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 2 of 4 Revised 11/25/2024 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping 7.Notice All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the following addresses: Local Government: State: TITLE OF RECIPIANT Director of Contract Services LOCAL GOVERNMET Texas Department of Transportation th ADDRESS125 E. 11 Street CITY, STATE ZIP Austin, Texas 78701 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided by this agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party. 8.Legal Construction This document does not convey any real property interests. In case one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions and this agreement shall be construed as if it did not contain the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision. 9. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party, and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. 10. Compliance with Laws The parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this agreement. When required, the Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance. 11. Sole Agreement This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the agreement’s subject matter. 12. StateAuditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the State directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 3 of 4 Revised 11/25/2024 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. 13. Signatory Warranty Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the entity represented. Each party is signing this agreement on the date stated under that party’s signature. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ________________________________ Signature _________________________________ Typed or Printed Name _________________________________ Title _________________________________ Date THE STATE OF TEXAS ________________________________ Signature _________________________________ Typed or Printed Name _________________________________ Title _________________________________ Date AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 4 of 4 Revised 11/25/2024 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping Attachment A LOCATION MAP SHOWING PROJECT DOT 023660B AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 1 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 023661H AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 2 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 023662P AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 3 of 63 CCSJ # 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0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 762720W AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 59 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 762722K AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 60 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 762723S AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 61 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 762945B AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 62 of 63 CCSJ # 0920-00-180 AFACSJs0920-00-180 District # 20AFA ID Z00011545 CodeChart64#03200CITYOFBEAUMONT Project NameFY25 RR-OFF SYSTEM-Signs & Striping DOT 762956N AFA Section 130 Maintenance Page 63 of 63 ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ M TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Tim Ocnaschek, Chief of Police MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $50,000 through the Department of Homeland Security's State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). BACKGROUND The SHSP grant program consists of several grant programs, one of which is the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). The SHSP-LETPA program funds projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence to prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. This project would fund water rescue boats as well as training for officers in an amount up to $50,000 with no local match. FUNDING SOURCE No local match required. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS State Homeland Security Program - LETPA funding announcement N TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Tim Ocnaschek, Chief of Police MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $40,000 through the Department of Homeland Security's State Homeland Security's State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects (SHSP-R). BACKGROUND The SHSP grant program consists of a number of grant programs, one of which is the Regular Projects program which funds projects that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. This project will fund cameras to integrate with the Real Time Crime Center as well as encoders and a dispatch panel to provide connectivity throughout the Real Time Crime Center for a total of $40,000 with no local match. FUNDING SOURCE No local match is required. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects (SHSP-R) funding announcement. O TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Tim Ocnaschek, Chief of Police MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and receive funding in an amount up to $230,000 through the State Homeland Security Program - Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA). BACKGROUND The State Homeland Security Program consists of a number of grant programs, one of which is the State Homeland Security Program - Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP- NPA) which funds projects that address national and state-priority preparedness gaps across selected core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. This project will fund mobile advanced security scanner lanes. FUNDING SOURCE No local match required. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS State Homeland Security Program- Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) funding announcement. 1 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing a payment to Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) for the 2026 Annual Reservation Fee. BACKGROUND On October 1, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-243, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an updated Water Supply Agreement and Mutual Release with the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA). The agreement stipulates that the water supply reservation fee is based on 8,500 acre-feet (ac-ft) of stored water and is charged at the 2023 LNVA Municipal-Contracted Rate. This rate will remain in effect through 2027, after which it will be updated every five (5) years based on the then-current LNVA Municipal-Contracted Rate. Pursuant to the agreement, the City responsibility for the 2026 Annual Reservation Fee is $228,480.00. FUNDING SOURCE Water Fund. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS 2026 LNVA Annual Reservation Fee Invoice 3323 CUSTOMER INVOICE Customer #036Invoice #3323 Invoice Date1/31/2026 Due Date 2/28/2026 7850 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, Texas, 77708-2815 CITY OF BEAUMONT Phone: (409) 892-4011 WATER ADMINISTRATION 1350 LANGHAM ROAD BEAUMONT, TX 77707 Items Continued Items for CITY OF BEAUMONT DescriptionQtyRateAmount Annual Reservation Fee 8,500.00026.880$228,480.00 $228,480.00 Total$228,480.00 Detach and return the bottom remittance portion with your payment. Customer #036Invoice #3323Due Date2/28/2026 Invoice Date1/31/2026 Account # Amount Due$228,480.00 Amount Enclosed$ CITY OF BEAUMONT WATER ADMINISTRATION 1350 LANGHAM ROAD BEAUMONT, TX 77707 2 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the 2025 HSIP (College Street) Interconnect Signals Project. BACKGROUND The City was recently awarded four adaptive signal projects through FHWA’s 2025 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP). The projects have been assigned for the following fiscal years: College Street - FY 2026 Eleventh Street - FY 2027 FM 364 (Major Drive) - FY 2028 SS380 (MLK Parkway) - FY 2029 This item pertains to the College Street project, which consists of upgrading equipment and implementing adaptive software to adjust signal timing and phasing in real time based on traffic conditions. An Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT is required to initiate the project and establish the terms for federal participation. The total project estimate is $1,099,967.00. The City’s share is $95,712.00, with Federal Funds providing $946,813.00 and the State providing $57,442.00. The City will also be responsible for 100% of overruns during construction. FUNDING SOURCE Certificates of Obligation. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS 2025 HSIP (College Street) Interconnect Signals Project TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT For Highway Safety Improvement Program Both On-System and Off-System THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation SCity of Beaumont WITNESSETH WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to implement its public purposes, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052 authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political subdivision, and WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has codified 43 TAC, Rules 15.50-15.56 that describe federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other transportation projects, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 116997 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as 2025 HSIP (College St./ US 90) Adaptive Traffic Signal System for the College St. Corridor Interconnect Signals (FM 364, East to Pearl St.). The portion of the project work covered by this Agreement is identified in the Agreement, Article 3, Scope of Work (Project), and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this Agreement by resolution, ordinance, or commissioners court order dated {Enter Date of Resolution}, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement as Attachment C, Resolution, Ordinance, or Commissioners Court Order (Attachment C). A map showing the AFA LongGen Page 1 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS Project location appears in Attachment A, Location Map Showing Project (Attachment A), which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties, to be by them respectively kept and performed as set forth in this Agreement, it is agreed as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Responsible Parties: For the Project covered by this Agreement, the parties shall be responsible for the following work as stated in the article of the Agreement referenced in the table below: 1 Local Government* Utilities Article 8 2. Local Government* Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Article 9 3. Local Government Architectural and Engineering Services Article 11 4. State Construction Responsibilities Article 12 5. Local Government* Right of Way and Real Property Article 14 An asterisk next to the party responsible for specific work in the above table indicates that the associated specific work is not anticipated as part of the Project and is therefore not included in the budget; however, the party indicated will be responsible for that specific work if that work is not the subject of another agreement and the State determines that the specific work has become necessary to successful completion of the Project. 2. Period of the Agreement This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is completed or unless terminated as provided below. 3. Scope of Work The scope of work for the Project consists of the installation of interconnected signals to form an adaptive traffic signal system on US 90 from FM 364 E (N. Major Drive) for 3.31 mi East to IH -10 and on College Street for 2.58 mi East to Pearl Street as shown in Attachment A. 4. Project Sources and Uses of Funds The total estimated cost of the Project is shown in Attachment B, Project Budget (Attachment B) which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. A. If the Local Government will perform any work under this Agreement for which reimbursement will be provided by or through the State, the Local Government must complete training. If federal funds are being used, the training must be AFA LongGen Page 2 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS completed before federal spending authority is obligated. Training is complete when at least one individual who is working actively and directly on the Project Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas Department of and retains qualification in accordance with applicable TxDOT procedures. Upon request, the Local Government shall provide the certificate of qualification to the State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be an employee of the Local Government or an employee of a firm that has been contracted by the Local Government to perform oversight of the Project. The State in its discretion may deny reimbursement if the Local Government has not continuously designated in writing a qualified individual to work actively on or to directly oversee the Project. B. The expected cash contributions from the federal government, the State, the Local Government, or other parties are shown in Attachment B. The State will pay for only those Project costs that have been approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. For projects with federal funds, the State and the federal government will not reimburse the Local Government for any work performed before the federal spending authority is formally obligated to the Project by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). After federal funds have been obligated, the State will send to the Local Government a copy of the formal documentation showing the obligation of funds including federal award information. The Local Government is responsible for 100% of the cost of any work performed under its direction or control before the federal spending authority is formally obligated. C. Attachment B shows, by major cost categories, the cost estimates and the party responsible for performing the work for each category. These categories may include but are not limited to: (1) costs of real property; (2) costs of utility work; (3) costs of environmental assessment and remediation; (4) cost of preliminary engineering and design; (5) cost of construction and construction management; and (6) any other local project costs. D. The State will be responsible for securing the federal and State share of the funding required for the development and construction of the local Project. If the Local Government is due funds for expenses incurred, these funds will be reimbursed to the Local Government on a cost basis. E. The Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal or non-State participation costs associated with the Project, unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement or approved otherwise in an amendment to this Agreement. For items of work subject to specified percentage funding, the Local Government shall only in those instances be responsible for all Project costs that are greater than the maximum State and federal participation specified in Attachment B and for overruns in excess of the amount specified in Attachment B to be paid by the Local Government. F. The budget in Attachment B will clearly state all items subject to fixed price funding, specified percentage funding, and the periodic payment schedule, when periodic payments have been approved by the State. AFA LongGen Page 3 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS G. When the Local Government bears the responsibility for paying cost overruns, the Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from the additional funds being due. H. When fixed price funding is used, the Local Government is responsible for the fixed price amount specified in Attachment B. Fixed prices are not subject to adjustment unless (1) differing site conditions are encountered; (2) further differing costs from those estimated; (3) work requested by the Local Government is determined to be ineligible for federal participation; or (4) the adjustment is mutually agreed to by the State and the Local Government. I. Prior to the performance of any engineering review work by the State, the Local Government will pay to the State the amount specified in Attachment B. At a estimated cost of preliminary engineering performed or reviewed by the State for the Project. At least sixty (60) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local Government shall remit its remaining financial share tion oversight and construction cost. J. The State will not execute the contract for the construction of the Project until the required funding has been made available by the Local Government in accordance with this Agreement. K. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable Clearing House (ACH) system for electronic transfer of funds in accordance with The funds shall be deposited and managed by the State and may only be applied by the State to the Project. L. The State will not pay interest on any funds provided by the Local Government. M. If a waiver for the collection of indirect costs for a service project has been granted under 43 TAC §15.56, the State will not charge the Local Government for the indirect costs the State incurs on the Project, unless this Agreement is terminated at the request of the Local Government prior to completion of the Project. N. If the Local Government is an Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) and if the State has approved adjustments to the standard financing arrangement, this Agreement reflects those adjustments. O. Where the Local Government is authorized to perform services under this Agreement and be reimbursed by the State, the Local Government is authorized to submit requests for reimbursement by submitting the original of an itemized invoice, in a form and containing all items required by the State, no more frequently than monthly and no later than ninety (90) days after costs are incurred. If the Local Government submits invoices more than ninety (90) days after the costs are incurred and if federal funding is reduced as a result, the State shall have no responsibility to reimburse the Local Government for those costs. P. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform a final accounting of the Project costs for all items of work with specified percentage funding. Any funds AFA LongGen Page 4 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS due by the Local Government, the State, or the federal government for these work items will be promptly paid by the owing party. Q. The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the State directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. R. Payment under this Agreement beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this Agreement shall be terminated immediately with no liability to either party. 5. Termination of This Agreement This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is completed and accepted by all parties, unless: A. The Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties; B. The Agreement is terminated by one party because of a breach, in which case any costs incurred because of the breach shall be paid by the breaching party; C. The Local Government elects not to provide funding after the completion of preliminary engineering, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and the Project does not proceed because of insufficient funds, in which case the Local Government agrees to reimburse the State for its reasonable actual costs incurred during the Project; or D. The Agreement is terminated by the State because the parties are not able to execute a mutually agreeable amendment when the costs for Local Government requested items increase significantly due to differing site conditions, determination that Local government requested work is ineligible for federal or state cost participation, or a proposed work scope identifies greatly differing costs from those estimated. The State will reimburse Local Government remaining funds to the Local Government within ninety (90) days of termination; or E. The Project is inactive for thirty-six (36) consecutive months or longer and no expenditures have been charged against federal funds, in which case the State may in its discretion terminate this Agreement. 6. Amendments Amendments to this Agreement due to changes in the character of the work, terms of the Agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to the Project may be enacted through a mutually agreed upon, written amendment. AFA LongGen Page 5 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS 7. Remedies This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this Agreement and shall be cumulative. 8. Utilities The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of utility facilities in accordance with applicable state laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures, including any utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated before the scheduled beginning of construction. The Local Government will not be reimbursed with federal or State funds for the cost of required utility work. The Local Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures. Before a construction contract is on stating that the Local Government has completed the adjustment of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction is commenced. 9. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Development of a transportation project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require environmental clearance of federal-aid projects. The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the following: A. The identification and assessment of any environmental problems associated with the development of a local project governed by this Agreement. B. T C. Providing any public meetings or public hearings required for the environmental assessment process. Public hearings will not be held prior to the approval of the Project schematic. D. The preparation of the NEPA documents required for the environmental clearance of this Project. If the Local Government is responsible for the environmental assessment and mitigation, before the advertisement for bids, the Local Government shall provide to the State written documentation from the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies that all environmental clearances have been obtained. 10. Compliance with Accessibility Standards All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all projects subject to this Agreement are in compliance with standards issued or approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as meeting or consistent with minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101- 336) (ADA). AFA LongGen Page 6 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS 11. Architectural and Engineering Services The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT has responsibility for the performance of architectural and engineering services. The Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges and the special specifications and special provisions related to it. For projects on the State highway system, the design shall, at a minimum conform to applicable State manuals. For projects not on the State highway system, the design shall, at a minimum, conform to applicable American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design standards. In procuring professional services, the parties to this Agreement must comply with federal requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the Project is federally funded and with Texas Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases. Professional contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal requirements, specifically including the provision for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), ADA, and environmental matters. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the Local Government shall submit its procurement selection process for prior approval by the State. All professional services contracts must be reviewed and approved by the State prior to execution by the Local Government. 12. Construction Responsibilities The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the following: A. Advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals, receive and tabulate the bids, and award and administer the contract for construction of the Project. Administration of the contract includes the responsibility for construction engineering and for issuance of any change orders, supplemental agreements, amendments, or additional work orders that may become necessary subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order to ensure federal funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by the State prior to advertising for construction. B. If the State is the responsible party, the State will use its approved contract letting and award procedures to let and award the construction contract. C. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the Local Government shall submit its contract letting and award procedures to the State for review and approval prior to letting. D. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the State must concur with the low bidder selection before the Local Government can enter into a contract with the vendor. E. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the State must review and approve change orders. F. Upon completion of the Project, the party responsible for constructing the Project construction completion and submit certification(s) sealed by a professional engineer(s) licensed in the State of Texas. AFA LongGen Page 7 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS G. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with federal construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of - be performed, a finding of cost effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR 635, Subpart B. 13. Project Maintenance The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads and locally owned facilities after completion of the work. The State shall be responsible for maintenance of the State highway system after completion of the work if the work was on the State highway system, unless otherwise provided for in existing maintenance agreements with the Local Government. 14. Right of Way and Real Property The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the provision and acquisition of any needed right of way or real property. The Local Government shall be responsible for the following: A. Right of way and real property acquisition shall be the responsibility of the Local Government. Title to right of way and other related real property must be acceptable to the State before funds may be expended for the improvement of the right of way or real property. B. If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site under this Agreement, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to occupy the site to perform all activities required to execute the work. C. All parties to this Agreement will comply with and assume the costs for compliance with all the requirements of Title II and Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Title 42 U.S.C.A. Section 4601 et seq., including those provisions relating to incidental expenses incurred by the property owners in conveying the real property to the Local Government and benefits applicable to the relocation of any displaced person as defined in 49 CFR Section 24.2(g). Documentation to support such compliance must be maintained and made available to the State and its representatives for review and inspection. D. The Local Government shall assume all costs and perform necessary requirements to provide any necessary evidence of title or right of use in the name of the Local Government to the real property required for development of the Project. The evidence of title or rights shall be acceptable to the State, and be free and clear of all encroachments. The Local Government shall secure and provide easements and any needed rights of entry over any other land needed to develop the Project according to the approved Project plans. The Local Government shall be responsible for securing any additional real property required for completion of the Project. AFA LongGen Page 8 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS E. In the event real property is donated to the Local Government after the date of the State regarding fair market value of the acquired property. The State will review the Loc property is to be used as a funding match, it may not be provided by the Local Government. The State will not reimburse the Local Government for any real property acquired before execution of this Agreement and the obligation of federal spending authority. F. The Local Government shall prepare real property maps, property descriptions, and other data as needed to properly describe the real property and submit them to the State for approval prior to the Local Government acquiring the real property. Tracings of the maps shall be retained by the Local Government for a permanent record. G. The Local Government agrees to make a determination of property values for each real property parcel by methods acceptable to the State and to submit to the State a tabulation of the values so determined, signed by the appropriate Local Government representative. The tabulations shall list the parcel numbers, ownership, acreage and recommended compensation. Compensation shall be shown in the component parts of land acquired, itemization of improvements acquired, damages (if any) and the amounts by which the total compensation will be reduced if the owner retains improvements. This tabulation shall be accompanied by an explanation to support the determined values, together with a copy of information or reports used in calculating all determined values. Expenses incurred by the Local Government in performing this work may be eligible for reimbursement after the Local Government has received written authorization by the State to proceed with determination of real property values. The State will review the data submitted and may base its reimbursement for parcel acquisitions on these values. H. Reimbursement for real property costs will be made to the Local Government for real property purchased in an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the cost of the real property purchased in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Reimbursement will be in an amount not to exceed eighty of the parcel, whichever is less. In addition, reimbursement will be made to the Local Government for necessary payments to appraisers, expenses incurred in order to assure good title, and costs associated with the relocation of displaced persons and personal property as well as incidental expenses. I. If the Project requires the use of real property to which the Local Government will not hold title, a separate agreement between the owners of the real property and the Local Government must be executed prior to execution of this Agreement. The separate agreement must establish that the Project will be dedicated for public use for a period of not less than 10 (ten) years after completion. The separate agreement must define the responsibilities of the parties as to the use of the real property and operation and maintenance of the Project after AFA LongGen Page 9 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS completion. The separate agreement must be approved by the State prior to its execution. A copy of the executed agreement shall be provided to the State. 15. Insurance If this Agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work, the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. 16. Notices All notices to either party shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to that party at the following address: Local Government: State: City of Beaumont Texas Department of Transportation ATTN: City Manager ATTN: Director of Contract Services th 801 Main Street Suite #300 125 E. 11 Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Austin, TX 78701 All notices shall be deemed given on the date delivered in person or deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided by this Agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail, and that request shall be carried out by the other party. 17. Legal Construction If one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions and this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not contain the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision. 18. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party, and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. 19. Ownership of Documents Upon completion or termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by the State shall remain the property of the State. All data and information prepared under this AFA LongGen Page 10 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS Agreement shall be made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. All documents produced or approved or otherwise created by the Local Government shall be transmitted to the State, in the format directed by the State, on a monthly basis or as required by the State. The originals shall remain the property of the Local Government. . 20. Compliance with Laws The parties to this Agreement shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement. When required, the Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance. 21. Sole Agreement This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the Agreement 22. Cost Principles In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the cost principles established in 2 CFR 200 that specify that all reimbursed costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable to the Project. 23. Procurement and Property Management Standards The parties to this Agreement shall adhere to the procurement and property management standards established in 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and to the Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards. The State must pre-approve the Local procurement procedures for purchases to be eligible for state or federal funds. 24. Inspection of Books and Records The parties to this Agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this Agreement and shall make such materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally funded, the FHWA and the U.S. Office of the Inspector General or their duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office during the Agreement period and for seven (7) years from the date of final reimbursement by FHWA under this Agreement or until any impending litigation or claims are resolved. Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly applicable to this Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. 25. Civil Rights Compliance The parties to this Agreement are responsible for the following: AFA LongGen Page 11 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS A. Compliance with Regulations: Both parties will comply with the Acts and the Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement. B. Nondiscrimination: The Local Government, with regard to the work performed by it during the Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Local Government will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when the Agreement covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21. C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Local Government for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notifi obligations under this Agreement and the Acts and Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. D. Information and Reports: The Local Government will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and facilities as may be determined by the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Local Government is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Local Government will so certify to the State or the FHWA, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. E. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Local Government's noncompliance with the Nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the State will impose such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: 1. withholding of payments to the Local Government under the Agreement until the Local Government complies and/or 2. cancelling, terminating, or suspending of the Agreement, in whole or in part. F. Incorporation of Provisions: The Local Government will include the provisions of paragraphs (A) through (F) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Local Government will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the Local Government becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier because of such direction, the Local Government may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State. In addition, the Local Government AFA LongGen Page 12 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. 26. Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities During the performance of this Agreement, each party, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest agree to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (pro-hibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21. B. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of federal or federal-aid programs and projects). C. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex). D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.) as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27. E. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age). F. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. Chapter 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex). G. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the def programs or activities of the federal-aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are federally funded or not). H. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38. I. 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex). J. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures nondiscrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations. K. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure AFA LongGen Page 13 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS compliance with Title VI, the parties must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to the programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100). L. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits the parties from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). 27. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Requirements If federal funds are used: A. The parties shall comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26. B. DBE program. C. The Local Government shall incorporate into its contracts with subproviders an consideration of the local market, project size, and nature of the goods or services to be acquired. The Local Government shall submit its proposed scope of services and quantity estimates to the State to allow the State to establish a DBE goal for each Local Government contract with a subprovider. The Local Government shall be responsible for documenting its actions. D. referenced in TxDOT Form 2395, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the -Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by Entity, and attachments found at web address http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot- info/bop/dbe/mou/mou_attachments.pdf. E. The Local Government shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Local Government shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure non- discrimination in award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The proved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this Agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this Agreement. Upon notification to the Local Government of its failure to carry out its approved program, the State may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). F. Each contract the Local Government signs with a contractor (and each subcontract the prime contractor signs with a sub-contractor) must include the following assurance: The contractor, sub-recipient, or sub-contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure AFA LongGen Page 14 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Agreement, which may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. 28. Debarment Certifications If federal funds are used, the parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for ecuting this Agreement, the Local Government certifies that it and its principals are not currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549 and further certifies that it will not do business with any party, to include principals, that is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549. The parties to this Agreement shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal funds and, when requested by the State, to furnish a copy of the certification. If state funds are used, the parties are prohibited from making any award to any party that is debarred under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter G, Rule §20.585 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 9, Subchapter G. 29. Lobbying Certification If federal funds are used, in executing this Agreement, each signatory certifies to the A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the parties to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements, the signatory for the Local Government shall complete and submit the Federal Standard Form- nstructions. C. The parties shall require that the language of this certification shall be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed AFA LongGen Page 15 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS by Title 31 U.S.C. §1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 30. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Requirements If federal funds are used, the following requirements apply: A. Any recipient of funds under this Agreement agrees to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part 170, including Appendix A. This Agreement is subject to the following award terms: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09- 14/pdf/2010-22705.pdf and http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09- 14/pdf/2010-22706.pdf. B. The Local Government agrees that it shall: 1. Obtain and provide to the State a System for Award Management (SAM) number (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 4, Sub-part 4.11) if this award provides more than $25,000 in federal funding. The SAM number may be obtained by visiting the SAM website whose address is: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ 2. Obtain and provide to the State a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, a unique nine-character number that allows federal government to track the distribution of federal money. The DUNS may be requested free of charge for all businesses and entities required to do so by visiting the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) on-line registration website http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform; and 3. Report the total compensation and names of its top five executives to the State if: i. More than 80% of annual gross revenues are from the federal government, and those revenues are greater than $25,000,000; and ii. The compensation information is not already available through reporting to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 31. Single Audit Report If federal funds are used: A. The parties shall comply with the single audit report requirements stipulated in 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. B. If threshold expenditures of $750,000 or more are met during the fiscal year, the Local Government must submit a Single Audit Report and Management Letter (if applicable) to TxDOT's Compliance Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 or contact Txby email at singleaudits@txdot.gov. C. If expenditures are less than the threshold during the Local Government's fiscal year, the Local Government must submit a statement to TxDOT's Compliance Division as follows: "We did not meet the $______ expenditure threshold and therefore, are not required to have a single audit performed for FY ______." AFA LongGen Page 16 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS D. For each year the Project remains open for federal funding expenditures, the Local Government will be responsible for filing a report or statement as described above. The required annual filing shall extend throughout the life of the Agreement, unless otherwise amended or the Project has been formally closed out and no charges have been incurred within the current fiscal year. AFA LongGen Page 17 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS 32. Signatory Warranty Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the entity represented. Each party is signing this A THE STATE OF TEXAS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Signature Signature Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Title Typed or Printed Title Date Date AFA LongGen Page 18 of 18 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction CSJs District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS ATTACHMENT A LOCATION MAP SHOWING PROJECT Page 1 of 1 AFA LongGen Attachment A TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0920-38-301 AFA ID Z00012411 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA 0920-38-301 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction CSJs District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (COLLEGE ST) Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development INTERCONN SIGNALS ATTACHMENT B PROJECT BUDGET Construction costs will be allocated based on 100% Federal funding until the Federal funding reaches the maximum obligated amount. The Local Government will then be responsible for all other costs including overruns. Description Total Federal State Local Estimated Participation Participation Participation Cost % Cost % Cost % Cost Engineering (by Local $35,000.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $35,000.00 Government) Construction (by State) $946,813.00 100% $946,813.00 0% $0 0% $0 Subtotal $981,813.00 $946,813.00 $0 $35,000.00 Environmental Direct $1.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $1.00 State Costs Engineering Direct $1,250.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $1,250.00 State Costs Right of Way Direct $1.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $1.00 State Costs Utility Direct State $1.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $1.00 Costs Construction Direct $59,459.00 0% $0 0% $0 100% $59,459.00 State Costs Subtotal $60,712.00 $0 $0 $60,712.00 Indirect State Costs $57,442.00 0% $0 100% $57,442.00 0% $0 (5.51%) TOTAL $1,099,967.00 $946,813.00 $57,442.00 $95,712.00 Initial payment by the Local Government to the State: $1,253.00. Payment by the Local Government to the State before construction: $59,459.00. Estimated total payment by the Local Government to the State $60,712.00. This is an estimate. The final amount of Local Government participation will be based on actual costs. Page 1 of 1 AFA LongGen Attachment B 3 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the 2025 HSIP (MLK Parkway) Interconnect Signals Project. BACKGROUND The City was recently awarded four adaptive signal projects through FHWA’s 2025 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP). The projects have been assigned for the following fiscal years: College Street - FY 2026 Eleventh Street - FY 2027 FM 364 (Major Drive) - FY 2028 SS380 (MLK Parkway) - FY 2029 This item pertains to the SS380 (MLK Parkway) project, which consists of upgrading equipment and implementing adaptive software to adjust signal timing and phasing in real time based on traffic conditions. An Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT is required to initiate the project and establish the terms for federal participation. The total project estimate is $849,544.00. The City’s share is $81,686.00 with Federal Funds providing $651,120.30 and the State providing $116,737.70. The City will also be responsible for 100% of overruns during construction. FUNDING SOURCE Certificates of Obligation. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS 2025 HSIP (MLK Parkway) Interconnect Signals Project TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT For Highway Safety Improvement Program On-System THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation SCity of Beaumont WITNESSETH WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to implement its public purposes, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052 authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political subdivision, and WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has codified 43 TAC, Rules 15.50-15.56 that describe federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other transportation projects, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 116997 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as 2025 HSIP Adaptive Signal System for the MLK Corridor. The portion of the project work covered by this Agreement is identified in the Agreement, Article 3, Scope of Work (Project), and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this Agreement by resolution, ordinance, or commissioners court order dated {Enter Date of Resolution}, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement as Attachment C, Resolution, Ordinance, or Commissioners Court Order (Attachment C). A map showing the Project location appears in Attachment A, Location Map Showing Project (Attachment A), which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. AFA LongGen Page 1 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties, to be by them respectively kept and performed as set forth in this Agreement, it is agreed as follows: AGREEMENT Responsible Parties: For the Project covered by this Agreement, the parties shall be responsible for the following work as stated in the article of the Agreement referenced in the table below: 1 Local Government* Utilities Article 8 2. Local Government* Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Article 9 3. Local Government Architectural and Engineering Services Article 11 4. State Construction Responsibilities Article 12 5. Local Government* Right of Way and Real Property Article 14 An asterisk next to the party responsible for specific work in the above table indicates that the associated specific work is not anticipated as part of the Project and is therefore not included in the budget; however, the party indicated will be responsible for that specific work if that work is not the subject of another agreement and the State determines that the specific work has become necessary to successful completion of the Project. Period of the Agreement This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is completed or unless terminated as provided below. Scope of Work The scope of work for the Project consists of interconnected signals to form an adaptive traffic signal system for the MLK Corridor on SS 380, from IH -10 South to US 69 as shown in Attachment A. Project Sources and Uses of Funds The total estimated cost of the Project is shown in Attachment B, Project Budget (Attachment B) which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. A. If the Local Government will perform any work under this Agreement for which reimbursement will be provided by or through the State, the Local Government must complete training. If federal funds are being used, the training must be completed before federal spending authority is obligated. Training is complete when at least one individual who is working actively and directly on the Project Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas Department of AFA LongGen Page 2 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS and retains qualification in accordance with applicable TxDOT procedures. Upon request, the Local Government shall provide the certificate of qualification to the State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be an employee of the Local Government or an employee of a firm that has been contracted by the Local Government to perform oversight of the Project. The State in its discretion may deny reimbursement if the Local Government has not continuously designated in writing a qualified individual to work actively on or to directly oversee the Project. B. The expected cash contributions from the federal government, the State, the Local Government, or other parties are shown in Attachment B. The State will pay for only those Project costs that have been approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. For projects with federal funds, the State and the federal government will not reimburse the Local Government for any work performed before the federal spending authority is formally obligated to the Project by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). After federal funds have been obligated, the State will send to the Local Government a copy of the formal documentation showing the obligation of funds including federal award information. The Local Government is responsible for 100% of the cost of any work performed under its direction or control before the federal spending authority is formally obligated. C. Attachment B shows, by major cost categories, the cost estimates and the party responsible for performing the work for each category. These categories may include but are not limited to: (1) costs of real property; (2) costs of utility work; (3) costs of environmental assessment and remediation; (4) cost of preliminary engineering and design; (5) cost of construction and construction management; and (6) any other local project costs. D. The State will be responsible for securing the federal and State share of the funding required for the development and construction of the local Project. If the Local Government is due funds for expenses incurred, these funds will be reimbursed to the Local Government on a cost basis. E. The Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal or non-State participation costs associated with the Project, unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement or approved otherwise in an amendment to this Agreement. For items of work subject to specified percentage funding, the Local Government shall only in those instances be responsible for all Project costs that are greater than the maximum State and federal participation specified in Attachment B and for overruns in excess of the amount specified in Attachment B to be paid by the Local Government. F. The budget in Attachment B will clearly state all items subject to fixed price funding, specified percentage funding, and the periodic payment schedule, when periodic payments have been approved by the State. G. When the Local Government bears the responsibility for paying cost overruns, the Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from the additional funds being due. H. When fixed price funding is used, the Local Government is responsible for the fixed price amount specified in Attachment B. Fixed prices are not subject to AFA LongGen Page 3 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS adjustment unless (1) differing site conditions are encountered; (2) further differing costs from those estimated; (3) work requested by the Local Government is determined to be ineligible for federal participation; or (4) the adjustment is mutually agreed to by the State and the Local Government. I. Prior to the performance of any engineering review work by the State, the Local Government will pay to the State the amount specified in Attachment B. At a estimated cost of preliminary engineering performed or reviewed by the State for the Project. At least sixty (60) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local Government shall remit its remaining financial share tion oversight and construction cost. J. The State will not execute the contract for the construction of the Project until the required funding has been made available by the Local Government in accordance with this Agreement. K. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable Clearing House (ACH) system for electronic transfer of funds in accordance with The funds shall be deposited and managed by the State and may only be applied by the State to the Project. L. The State will not pay interest on any funds provided by the Local Government. M. If a waiver for the collection of indirect costs for a service project has been granted under 43 TAC §15.56, the State will not charge the Local Government for the indirect costs the State incurs on the Project, unless this Agreement is terminated at the request of the Local Government prior to completion of the Project. N. If the Local Government is an Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) and if the State has approved adjustments to the standard financing arrangement, this Agreement reflects those adjustments. O. Where the Local Government is authorized to perform services under this Agreement and be reimbursed by the State, the Local Government is authorized to submit requests for reimbursement by submitting the original of an itemized invoice, in a form and containing all items required by the State, no more frequently than monthly and no later than ninety (90) days after costs are incurred. If the Local Government submits invoices more than ninety (90) days after the costs are incurred and if federal funding is reduced as a result, the State shall have no responsibility to reimburse the Local Government for those costs. P. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform a final accounting of the Project costs for all items of work with specified percentage funding. Any funds due by the Local Government, the State, or the federal government for these work items will be promptly paid by the owing party. Q. The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the State directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement acts as AFA LongGen Page 4 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. R. Payment under this Agreement beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this Agreement shall be terminated immediately with no liability to either party. Termination of This Agreement This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is completed and accepted by all parties, unless: A. The Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties; B. The Agreement is terminated by one party because of a breach, in which case any costs incurred because of the breach shall be paid by the breaching party; C. The Local Government elects not to provide funding after the completion of preliminary engineering, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and the Project does not proceed because of insufficient funds, in which case the Local Government agrees to reimburse the State for its reasonable actual costs incurred during the Project; or D. The Agreement is terminated by the State because the parties are not able to execute a mutually agreeable amendment when the costs for Local Government requested items increase significantly due to differing site conditions, determination that Local government requested work is ineligible for federal or state cost participation, or a proposed work scope identifies greatly differing costs from those estimated. The State will reimburse Local Government remaining funds to the Local Government within ninety (90) days of termination; or E. The Project is inactive for thirty-six (36) consecutive months or longer and no expenditures have been charged against federal funds, in which case the State may in its discretion terminate this Agreement. Amendments Amendments to this Agreement due to changes in the character of the work, terms of the Agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to the Project may be enacted through a mutually agreed upon, written amendment. Remedies This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this Agreement and shall be cumulative. Utilities The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of utility facilities in accordance with applicable state laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures, including any AFA LongGen Page 5 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated before the scheduled beginning of construction. The Local Government will not be reimbursed with federal or State funds for the cost of required utility work. The Local Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures. Before a construction contract is ation stating that the Local Government has completed the adjustment of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction is commenced. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Development of a transportation project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require environmental clearance of federal-aid projects. The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the following: A. The identification and assessment of any environmental problems associated with the development of a local project governed by this Agreement. B. T C. Providing any public meetings or public hearings required for the environmental assessment process. Public hearings will not be held prior to the approval of the Project schematic. D. The preparation of the NEPA documents required for the environmental clearance of this Project. If the Local Government is responsible for the environmental assessment and mitigation, before the advertisement for bids, the Local Government shall provide to the State written documentation from the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies that all environmental clearances have been obtained. Compliance with Accessibility Standards All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all projects subject to this Agreement are in compliance with standards issued or approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as meeting or consistent with minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101- 336) (ADA). Architectural and Engineering Services The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT has responsibility for the performance of architectural and engineering services. The Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges and the special specifications and special provisions related to it. For projects on the State highway system, the design shall, at a minimum conform to applicable State manuals. For projects not on the State highway system, the design shall, at a minimum, conform to applicable American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design standards. AFA LongGen Page 6 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS In procuring professional services, the parties to this Agreement must comply with federal requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the Project is federally funded and with Texas Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases. Professional contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal requirements, specifically including the provision for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), ADA, and environmental matters. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the Local Government shall submit its procurement selection process for prior approval by the State. All professional services contracts must be reviewed and approved by the State prior to execution by the Local Government. Construction Responsibilities The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the following: A. Advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals, receive and tabulate the bids, and award and administer the contract for construction of the Project. Administration of the contract includes the responsibility for construction engineering and for issuance of any change orders, supplemental agreements, amendments, or additional work orders that may become necessary subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order to ensure federal funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by the State prior to advertising for construction. B. If the State is the responsible party, the State will use its approved contract letting and award procedures to let and award the construction contract. C. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the Local Government shall submit its contract letting and award procedures to the State for review and approval prior to letting. D. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the State must concur with the low bidder selection before the Local Government can enter into a contract with the vendor. E. If the Local Government is the responsible party, the State must review and approve change orders. F. Upon completion of the Project, the party responsible for constructing the Project construction completion and submit certification(s) sealed by a professional engineer(s) licensed in the State of Texas. G. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with federal construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of - be performed, a finding of cost effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR 635, Subpart B. Project Maintenance The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads and locally owned facilities after completion of the work. The State shall be responsible for maintenance of the State highway system after completion of the work if the work was AFA LongGen Page 7 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS on the State highway system, unless otherwise provided for in existing maintenance agreements with the Local Government. Right of Way and Real Property The party named in Article 1, Responsible Parties, under AGREEMENT is responsible for the provision and acquisition of any needed right of way or real property. The Local Government shall be responsible for the following: A. Right of way and real property acquisition shall be the responsibility of the Local Government. Title to right of way and other related real property must be acceptable to the State before funds may be expended for the improvement of the right of way or real property. B. If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site under this Agreement, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to occupy the site to perform all activities required to execute the work. C. All parties to this Agreement will comply with and assume the costs for compliance with all the requirements of Title II and Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Title 42 U.S.C.A. Section 4601 et seq., including those provisions relating to incidental expenses incurred by the property owners in conveying the real property to the Local Government and benefits applicable to the relocation of any displaced person as defined in 49 CFR Section 24.2(g). Documentation to support such compliance must be maintained and made available to the State and its representatives for review and inspection. D. The Local Government shall assume all costs and perform necessary requirements to provide any necessary evidence of title or right of use in the name of the Local Government to the real property required for development of the Project. The evidence of title or rights shall be acceptable to the State, and be free and clear of all encroachments. The Local Government shall secure and provide easements and any needed rights of entry over any other land needed to develop the Project according to the approved Project plans. The Local Government shall be responsible for securing any additional real property required for completion of the Project. E. In the event real property is donated to the Local Government after the date of the State regarding fair market value of the acquired property. The State will review the Loc property is to be used as a funding match, it may not be provided by the Local Government. The State will not reimburse the Local Government for any real property acquired before execution of this Agreement and the obligation of federal spending authority. F. The Local Government shall prepare real property maps, property descriptions, and other data as needed to properly describe the real property and submit them AFA LongGen Page 8 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS to the State for approval prior to the Local Government acquiring the real property. Tracings of the maps shall be retained by the Local Government for a permanent record. G. The Local Government agrees to make a determination of property values for each real property parcel by methods acceptable to the State and to submit to the State a tabulation of the values so determined, signed by the appropriate Local Government representative. The tabulations shall list the parcel numbers, ownership, acreage and recommended compensation. Compensation shall be shown in the component parts of land acquired, itemization of improvements acquired, damages (if any) and the amounts by which the total compensation will be reduced if the owner retains improvements. This tabulation shall be accompanied by an explanation to support the determined values, together with a copy of information or reports used in calculating all determined values. Expenses incurred by the Local Government in performing this work may be eligible for reimbursement after the Local Government has received written authorization by the State to proceed with determination of real property values. The State will review the data submitted and may base its reimbursement for parcel acquisitions on these values. H. Reimbursement for real property costs will be made to the Local Government for real property purchased in an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the cost of the real property purchased in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Reimbursement will be in an amount not to exceed eighty of the parcel, whichever is less. In addition, reimbursement will be made to the Local Government for necessary payments to appraisers, expenses incurred in order to assure good title, and costs associated with the relocation of displaced persons and personal property as well as incidental expenses. I. If the Project requires the use of real property to which the Local Government will not hold title, a separate agreement between the owners of the real property and the Local Government must be executed prior to execution of this Agreement. The separate agreement must establish that the Project will be dedicated for public use for a period of not less than 10 (ten) years after completion. The separate agreement must define the responsibilities of the parties as to the use of the real property and operation and maintenance of the Project after completion. The separate agreement must be approved by the State prior to its execution. A copy of the executed agreement shall be provided to the State. Insurance If this Agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work, the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. AFA LongGen Page 9 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS Notices All notices to either party shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to that party at the following address: Local Government: State: City of Beaumont Texas Department of Transportation ATTN: City Manager ATTN: Director of Contract Services th 801 Main Street Suite #300 125 E. 11 Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Austin, TX 78701 All notices shall be deemed given on the date delivered in person or deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided by this Agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail, and that request shall be carried out by the other party. Legal Construction If one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions and this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not contain the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party, and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. Ownership of Documents Upon completion or termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by the State shall remain the property of the State. All data and information prepared under this Agreement shall be made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. All documents produced or approved or otherwise created by the Local Government shall be transmitted to the State, in the format directed by the State, on a monthly basis or as required by the State. The originals shall remain the property of the Local Government. . Compliance with Laws The parties to this Agreement shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement. When required, the Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance. AFA LongGen Page 10 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS Sole Agreement This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the Agreement Cost Principles In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the cost principles established in 2 CFR 200 that specify that all reimbursed costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable to the Project. Procurement and Property Management Standards The parties to this Agreement shall adhere to the procurement and property management standards established in 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and to the Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards. The State must pre-approve the Local procurement procedures for purchases to be eligible for state or federal funds. Inspection of Books and Records The parties to this Agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this Agreement and shall make such materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally funded, the FHWA and the U.S. Office of the Inspector General or their duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office during the Agreement period and for seven (7) years from the date of final reimbursement by FHWA under this Agreement or until any impending litigation or claims are resolved. Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly applicable to this Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. Civil Rights Compliance The parties to this Agreement are responsible for the following: A. Compliance with Regulations: Both parties will comply with the Acts and the Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement. B. Nondiscrimination: The Local Government, with regard to the work performed by it during the Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Local Government will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when the Agreement covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21. AFA LongGen Page 11 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Local Government for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notifi obligations under this Agreement and the Acts and Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. D. Information and Reports: The Local Government will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and facilities as may be determined by the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Local Government is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Local Government will so certify to the State or the FHWA, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. E. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Local Government's noncompliance with the Nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the State will impose such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: 1. withholding of payments to the Local Government under the Agreement until the Local Government complies and/or 2. cancelling, terminating, or suspending of the Agreement, in whole or in part. F. Incorporation of Provisions: The Local Government will include the provisions of paragraphs (A) through (F) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Local Government will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the Local Government becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier because of such direction, the Local Government may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State. In addition, the Local Government may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities During the performance of this Agreement, each party, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest agree to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (pro-hibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21. B. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or AFA LongGen Page 12 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS whose property has been acquired because of federal or federal-aid programs and projects). C. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex). D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.) as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27. E. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age). F. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. Chapter 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex). G. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the def programs or activities of the federal-aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are federally funded or not). H. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38. I. 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex). J. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures nondiscrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations. K. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, the parties must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to the programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100). L. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits the parties from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Requirements If federal funds are used: A. The parties shall comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26. AFA LongGen Page 13 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS B. DBE program. C. The Local Government shall incorporate into its contracts with subproviders an consideration of the local market, project size, and nature of the goods or services to be acquired. The Local Government shall submit its proposed scope of services and quantity estimates to the State to allow the State to establish a DBE goal for each Local Government contract with a subprovider. The Local Government shall be responsible for documenting its actions. D. referenced in TxDOT Form 2395, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the -Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by Entity, and attachments found at web address http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot- info/bop/dbe/mou/mou_attachments.pdf. E. The Local Government shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Local Government shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure non- discrimination in award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The proved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this Agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this Agreement. Upon notification to the Local Government of its failure to carry out its approved program, the State may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). F. Each contract the Local Government signs with a contractor (and each subcontract the prime contractor signs with a sub-contractor) must include the following assurance: The contractor, sub-recipient, or sub-contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Agreement, which may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Debarment Certifications If federal funds are used, the parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for ecuting this Agreement, the Local Government certifies that it and its principals are not currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549 AFA LongGen Page 14 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS and further certifies that it will not do business with any party, to include principals, that is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549. The parties to this Agreement shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal funds and, when requested by the State, to furnish a copy of the certification. If state funds are used, the parties are prohibited from making any award to any party that is debarred under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter G, Rule §20.585 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 9, Subchapter G. Lobbying Certification If federal funds are used, in executing this Agreement, each signatory certifies to the A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the parties to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements, the signatory for the Local Government shall complete and submit the Federal Standard Form- nstructions. C. The parties shall require that the language of this certification shall be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Title 31 U.S.C. §1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Requirements If federal funds are used, the following requirements apply: A. Any recipient of funds under this Agreement agrees to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part 170, including Appendix A. This Agreement is subject to the following award terms: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09- AFA LongGen Page 15 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS 14/pdf/2010-22705.pdf and http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09- 14/pdf/2010-22706.pdf. B. The Local Government agrees that it shall: 1. Obtain and provide to the State a System for Award Management (SAM) number (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 4, Sub-part 4.11) if this award provides more than $25,000 in federal funding. The SAM number may be obtained by visiting the SAM website whose address is: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ 2. Obtain and provide to the State a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, a unique nine-character number that allows federal government to track the distribution of federal money. The DUNS may be requested free of charge for all businesses and entities required to do so by visiting the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) on-line registration website http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform; and 3. Report the total compensation and names of its top five executives to the State if: i. More than 80% of annual gross revenues are from the federal government, and those revenues are greater than $25,000,000; and ii. The compensation information is not already available through reporting to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Single Audit Report If federal funds are used: A. The parties shall comply with the single audit report requirements stipulated in 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. B. If threshold expenditures of $750,000 or more are met during the fiscal year, the Local Government must submit a Single Audit Report and Management Letter (if applicable) to TxDOT's Compliance Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 or contact Txby email at singleaudits@txdot.gov. C. If expenditures are less than the threshold during the Local Government's fiscal year, the Local Government must submit a statement to TxDOT's Compliance Division as follows: "We did not meet the $______ expenditure threshold and therefore, are not required to have a single audit performed for FY ______." D. For each year the Project remains open for federal funding expenditures, the Local Government will be responsible for filing a report or statement as described above. The required annual filing shall extend throughout the life of the Agreement, unless otherwise amended or the Project has been formally closed out and no charges have been incurred within the current fiscal year. Signatory Warranty Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the entity represented. AFA LongGen Page 16 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA CSJs 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS Each party is signing this A THE STATE OF TEXAS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Signature Signature Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Title Typed or Printed Title Date Date AFA LongGen Page 17 of 17 Rev. 2/27/2024 TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction CSJs District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS ATTACHMENT A LOCATION MAP SHOWING PROJECT Page 1 of 1 AFA LongGen Attachment A TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction CSJs District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS ATTACHMENT B PROJECT BUDGET Construction costs will be allocated based on 90% Federal funding and 10% State funding until the Federal funding reaches the maximum obligated amount. The State will then be responsible for 100% of the cost overruns. Description Total Federal State Participation Local Estimated Participation Participation Cost % Cost % Cost % Cost Engineering (by -$35,000.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $35,000.00 Local Government) Construction (by -$723,467.00 90% $651,120.30 10% $72,346.70 0% $0.00 State) Subtotal $758,467.00 $651,120.30 $72,346.70 $35,000.00 Environmental Direct $1.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $1.00 State Costs Engineering Direct $1,250.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $1,250.00 State Costs Right of Way Direct $1.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $1.00 State Costs Utility Direct State $1.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $1.00 Costs Construction Direct $45,433.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 100% $45,433.00 State Costs Subtotal $46,686.00 $0.00 $0.00 $46,686.00 Indirect State Costs $44,391.00 0% $0.00 100% $44,391.00 0% $0.00 (5.51%) TOTAL $849,544.00 $651,120.30 $116,737.70 $81,686.00 Initial payment by the Local Government to the State: $1,253.00. Payment by the Local Government to the State before construction: $45,433.00 Estimated total payment by the Local Government to the State $46,686.00 This is an estimate. The final amount of Local Government participation will be based on actual costs. Page 1 of 1 AFA LongGen Attachment B TxDOT:: Federal Highway Administration: CCSJ # 0065-08-172 AFA ID Z00012409 CFDA No. 20.205 AFA 0065-08-172 CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction CSJs District # 20 Code Chart 64# 03200 2025 HSIP (SS 380) INNERCONNECT Project Name AFA Not Used For Research & Development SIGNALS ATTACHMENT C RESOLUTION, ORDINANCE, OR COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER Page 1 of 1 AFA LongGen Attachment C 4 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Amalia Villarreal, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). BACKGROUND The City of Beaumont and TxDOT have an existing Municipal Maintenance Agreement that outlines the responsibilities of each party regarding the maintenance of both state and city owned roadways within the city limits. The current agreement was last executed in 2008. Since that time, both the City and TxDOT have reviewed and made revisions to update the agreement to reflect current maintenance practices, clarify responsibilities, and align with current standards and policies. The revised MMA has been mutually agreed upon by both parties and is being presented for City Council consideration and approval. Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to execute the updated Master Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT. FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS Municipal Maintenance Agreement with TxDOT. Form 1038 (Rev. 08/23) Page 1 of 9 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ThisMunicipalMaintenanceAgreement(“Agreement”)ismadethis________dayof _________________, 202, by and between the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation (“State”), and the City of Beaumont (population 115,282 in 2020, latest Federal Census), acting by and through its duly authorized officers (“City”). R E C I T A L S A.Chapter 311 ofthe Transportation Code gives theCity exclusive dominion, control, and jurisdiction over and under the public streets within its corporate limits and authorizes the City to enter agreements with the State to fix responsibilities for maintenance, control, supervision, and regulation of State highways within and through its corporate limits; and B.Section 221.002 of the Transportation Code authorizes the State, at its discretion, to enter agreements with cities to fix responsibilities for maintenance, control, supervision, and regulation of State highways within and through the corporate limits of such cities; and C.The Executive Director, acting for and on behalf of the Texas Transportation Commission, has made it known to the City that the State will assist the City in the maintenance and operation of State highways within the City, conditioned that the City will enter into agreements with the State for the purpose of determining the respective responsibilities of the parties; and D.The City has requested the State to assist in the maintenance and operation of State highways within the City as described herein. The Municipal Ordinance or Resolution authorizing the undersigned City Official to execute this Agreement on behalf of the City is attached as Exhibit C. A G R E E M E N T NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, it is agreed as follows: ARTICLE I. COVERAGE 1.State assumption of maintenance and operations described in this Agreement shall be effective on the date of execution of this agreement by the Texas Department of Transportation. 2.In this Agreement, the use of the words “State highway” shall be construed to mean all numbered highways that are part of the State’s Highway System. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page2of9 3. This Agreement is intended to cover and provide for State participation in the maintenance and operation of the following classifications of State highways within the City: A. Non-Controlled Access Highways or portions thereof which are described as “State Maintained and Operated” highways in the document attached and incorporated as Exhibit A. B. All State highways or portions thereof which have been designated by the Texas Transportation Commission, or are maintained and operated, as Controlled Access Highways and which are described in the document attached and incorporated as Exhibit B. 4. In the event that the present system of State Highways within the City is changed by cancellation, modified routing, new routes, or a change to City boundaries, the State shall terminate maintenance and operation and this Agreement shall become null and void on those portions of the highways which are no longer on the State Highway System; and this Agreement shall apply to the new highways on the State Highway System within the City; and they shall be classified as “State Maintained and Operated” under paragraph 3 above, unless the execution of a new agreement on the changed or new portions of the highways is requested by either the City or the State. 5. Exhibits that are a part of this Agreement may be changed with both parties’ written concurrence. Additional exhibits may also be added with both parties’ written concurrence. The Parties shall periodically update any exhibits to reflect changes to the State Highway System under paragraph 3. Paragraph 4 shall apply to changes to the State Highway System regardless of whether an exhibit has been updated under this Paragraph. 6. The terms of the Agreement apply to a State highway described by paragraphs 2-4 of this Article, unless provided otherwise in a specific project agreement. ARTICLE II. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The City authorizes the State to maintain and operate the State highways covered by this agreement in the manner set out herein. 2. This agreement is between the State and the City only. No person or entity may claim third party beneficiary status under this contract or any of its provisions, nor may any non-party sue for personal injuries or property damage under this contract. 3. This agreement is for the purpose of defining the authority and responsibility of both parties for maintenance and operation of State highways through the City. This agreement shall supplement any special agreements between the State and the City for the maintenance, operation, and/or construction of the State highways covered herein, and this agreement shall supersede any existing Municipal Maintenance Agreements. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page3of9 4. Traffic regulations, including speed limits, shall be established only after traffic and engineering studies have been completed by the State or City, as applicable, and in accordance with 43 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 25, Subch. B, and approved by the State. 5. The State shall install, maintain, and operate, when required, all traffic signs and associated pavement markings necessary to regulate, warn, and guide traffic on State highways within the State right-of-way, including main lanes and frontage roads, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph and elsewhere in this Agreement. A.At the intersections of off-system approaches to State highways, the City shall install and maintain (1) all stop signs, yield signs, and one-way signs to regulate, warn, and guide traffic on the off-system street, even if such signs are to be installed on State right-of-way, and (2) any necessary stop or yield bars and pedestrian crosswalks outside the main lanes or outside the frontage roads, if such exist. These signs and markings must meet or exceed the latest State breakaway standards, if applicable, and be in accordance with the latest edition/revision of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices B.The City shall install and maintain all street name signs except for those mounted on State-maintained traffic signal poles or arms or special advance street name signs on State right-of-way. C.Any other signs or pavement markings desired by the City on State right-of-way shall require prior written authorization by the State, and shall be installed and maintained by the City. D.All signs and markings installed by the City under this Paragraph must meet or exceed the latest State breakaway standards, if applicable, and be in accordance with the latest edition/revision of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All existing signs or markings shall be upgraded on a maintenance replacement basis to meet these requirements. 6. Traffic control devices such as signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings, with respect to type of device, points of installation, and necessity, shall be determined by traffic and engineering studies as provided by regulation in the Texas Administrative Code. A.The City shall not install, maintain, or permit the installation of any type of traffic control device which will affect or influence the use of State highways unless approved in writing by the State. Traffic control devices installed prior to the date of this agreement are hereby made subject to the terms of this agreement and the City agrees to the removal of such devices which affect or influence the use of State highways unless their continued use is approved in writing by the State. B.It is understood that basic approval for future installations of traffic control signals by the State or as a joint project with the City, shall be indicated by the Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page4of9 proper City official’s signature on the title sheet of the plans. Both parties should retain a copy of the signed title sheet or a letter signed by both parties acknowledging which signalized intersections are covered by this agreement. Any special requirements not covered within this agreement shall be covered under a separate agreement. C.This Agreement satisfies the agreement requirements of 43 Tex. Admin. Code §25.5 concerning traffic signal installation, unless the parties determine a separate agreement is necessary to address project-specific issues that are not otherwise addressed by this Agreement. Subject to approval by the State, any State highway lighting system may be installed by the City provided the City shall pay or otherwise provide for all cost of installation, maintenance, and operation, except in those installations specifically covered by separate agreements between the City and State. For all highway lighting system projects, including those covered by separate agreements unless provided otherwise therein, (1) costs shall include the electricity required to construct and operate the lighting system, (2) the State shall not begin the trial phase of a newly installed lighting system until the applicable utility account is established by the City. Attached as Exhibit D is a list of lighting installations subject to this Agreement, but which do not have a separate agreement. Exhibit D shall be updated as necessary pursuant to Article 1, Section 6. The City shall enforce the State laws governing the movement of loads which exceed the legal limits for weight, length,height, or width as prescribed by Chapters 621, 622, and 623 of the Transportation Code for public highways side corporate limits ofcities. The City shall also, by ordinance/resolution and enforcement, prescribe andenforce lower weight limits when mutually agreed by the City and the State that suchrestrictions are needed to avoid damage to the highway and/or for traffic safety. The City shall prevent future encroachments within the right-of-way of the State highways and assist in removal of any present encroachments when requested by the State except where specifically authorized by separate agreement; and prohibit the planting of trees or shrubbery or the creation or construction of any other obstruction within the right-of-way without prior approval in writing from the State. Permitted landscaping and public art installations shall be handled through separate agreements. New construction of sidewalks, shared use pathways, curb ramps, or other accessibility- related items by either party shall comply with current ADA standards. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the City is responsible for the maintenance of these items, regardless of whether the City or the State constructed the item. Maintenance includes keeping sidewalks clear of debris and vegetation, but does not Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page5of9 include pavement work except as provided in the next sentence. If a party’s highway project is considered an “alteration” under the ADA that triggers the requirement to construct or upgrade accessibility-related items, that party is responsible for the construction or upgrade, unless provided otherwise in a separate agreement. 11. If the City has a driveway permit process that has been submitted to and approved by the State, the City shall issue permits for access driveways on State highway routes and shall assure the grantee’s conformance, for proper installation and maintenance of access driveway facilities, with either a Local Access Management Plan that the City has adopted by ordinance and submitted to the State or, if the City has not adopted by ordinance and submitted to the State a Local Access Management Plan, the State’s Access Management Manual. If the City does not have an approved city-wide driveway permit process, the State shall issue access driveway permits on State highway routes in accordance with the City’s Local Access Management Plan, adopted by city ordinance and submitted to the State or, if the City has not adopted by ordinance and submitted a Local Access Management Plan, the State’s Access Management Manual. 12. The use of unused right-of-way and areas beneath structures for public functions, such as parking, recreation, and law enforcement use, shall be determined by a separate agreement. 13. The State shall be responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of any mailbox supports installed on the State highway system, including any markings needed on the mailbox supports. 14. The State shall be responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of any roadside barriers including guardrail, guardrail end treatments, cable barriers, and concrete barriers needed for traffic safety on the state highway system. 15. The State shall be responsible for any structural repairs needed at bridges, culverts, drainage pipes, embankments, and retaining walls on the state highway system. 16. For purposes of this Agreement, “grade separation structure” is defined as any bridge, overpass, or similar structure that raises the roadway above ground level, regardless of what is underneath the structure. ARTICLE III. NON-CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS The following specific conditions and responsibilities shall apply to the non-controlled access State highways described in Exhibit A, in addition to the General Conditions in Article II above. 1. State’s Responsibilities (Non-Controlled Access) A.Maintain the traveled surface and foundation beneath such traveled surface necessary for the proper support of vehicular loads encountered, and maintain the shoulders. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page6of9 B.Assist in mowing and litter pickup within the right of way to supplement City resources, when requested by the City and if State resources are available. C.Assist in sweeping and otherwise cleaning the traveled surface and shoulders to supplement City resources, when requested by the City and if State resources are available. D.Assist in snow and ice control to supplement City resources, when requested by the City and if State resources are available. E. Structural maintenance and repairs of drainage facilities within the limits of the right- of-way and State drainage easements. This does not relieve the City of its responsibility for drainage of the State highway facility outside of the right of way or State easements but within its corporate limits. F. In citieswith less than 50,000 population, the State shall install and maintain school safety devices, school crosswalks, and crosswalks installed in conjunction with pedestrian signal heads. This does not include other pedestrian crosswalks. G. Install, operate, and maintain traffic signals in cities with less than 50,000 population. H.In cities equal to or greater than 50,000 population, the State may provide for installation of traffic signals when the installation is financed in whole or in part with federal-aid funds, if the City agrees to enter into an agreement setting forth the responsibilities of each party. 2. City’s Responsibilities (Non-Controlled Access) A.Prohibit angle parking, except upon written approval by the State after traffic and engineering studies have been conducted to determine if the State highway is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free and safe movement of traffic. B.Install and maintain all parking restriction signs, pedestrian crosswalks (except as provided in Art. II.5), parking stripes, and special guide signs when agreed to in writing by the State. Cities greater than or equal to 50,000 population shall also install, operate, and maintain all school safety devices and school crosswalks. C. Signing and marking of intersecting city streets with State highways shall be the full responsibility of the City (except as provided under Art. II.5). D. Require installations, repairs, removals or adjustments of publicly or privately owned utilities or services to be performed in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation specifications and subject to approval of the State in writing. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page7of9 E. Regular cleanups and litter control to ensure drainage facilities are clear. Further, State structural maintenance and repair of drainage facilities within the right-of-way does not relieve the City of its responsibility for drainage of the State highway facility outside of the right-of-way or State easements but within its corporate limits, except where participation by the State is specifically covered in a separate agreement between the City and the State. F. Install, maintain, and operate all traffic signals in cities equal to or greater than 50,000 population. Any variations shall be handled by a separate agreement. G. Perform mowing and litter pickup. H.Sweep and otherwise clean the pavement, including grade separation structures. This includes cleaning and removing litter, trash, discarded personal property, unauthorized temporary shelters, or any other unauthorized item from all areas within the right of way, including underneath a grade separation structure. I. Perform snow and ice control. J. Retain all functions and responsibilities for maintenance and operations which are not specifically described as the responsibility of the State. ARTICLE IV. CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS The following specific conditions and responsibilities shall apply to the controlled access State highways described in Exhibit B, in addition to the General Conditions in Article II above. 1. State’s Responsibilities (Controlled Access) A.Maintain the traveled surface and foundations of the main lanes, ramps, and frontage necessary for the proper support of vehicular loads encountered. B.Mow and clean up litter within the outermost curbs of the frontage roads or the entire right-of-way width where no frontage roads exist. Assist in performing these operations between the right-of-way line and the outermost curb or crown line of the frontage roads on the City’s request and if State resources are available. C.Sweep and otherwise clean the traveled surface and shoulders of the main lanes, ramps, grade separation structures, and frontage roads. D.Remove snow and control ice on the main lanes and ramps. Assist in these operations on the frontage roads and grade separation structures on the City’s request and if State resources are available. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page8of9 E. Install and maintain school safety devices, school crosswalks, and crosswalks installed in conjunction with pedestrian signal heads on frontage roads. This does not include other pedestrian crosswalks. F. Install, operate and maintain traffic signals at ramps and frontage road intersections, unless covered by a separate agreement. G. Structural maintenance and repair of drainage facilities within the limits of the right- of-way and State drainage easements. This does not relieve the City of its responsibility for drainage of the State highway facility outside of the right-of-way or State easement but within its corporate limits. 2. City’s Responsibilities (Controlled Access) A.Prohibit, by ordinance or resolution and through enforcement, all parking on frontage roads except when parallel parking on one side is approved by the State in writing. Prohibit all parking on main lanes and ramps and at such other places where such restriction is necessary for satisfactory operation of traffic, by passing and enforcing ordinances or resolution and taking other appropriate action in addition to full compliance with current laws on parking. B.When considered necessary and desirable by both the City and the State, the City shall pass and enforce an ordinance or resolution providing for one-way traffic on the frontage roads except as may be otherwise agreed to by separate agreements with the State. C.Secure the approval of the State before any utility installation, repair, removal or adjustment is undertaken, crossing over or under the highway facility or entering the right-of-way. In the event of an emergency, it being evident that immediate action is necessary for protection of the public and to minimize property damage and loss of investment, the City, without the necessity of approval by the State, may at its own responsibility and risk make necessary emergency utility repairs, notifying the State of this action as soon as practical. D.Pass necessary ordinances or resolutions and retain responsibility for enforcing the control of access to an expressway/freeway facility. E. Sweep and otherwise clean the pavement other than the traveled surface and shoulders, including underneath grade separation structures. This includes cleaning and removing litter, trash, discarded personal property, unauthorized temporary shelters, or any other unauthorized item. F. Mow and clean up litter between the right-of-way line and the outermost curb or crown line of the frontage roads, including drainage facilities in this area. Form1038 (Rev.08/23) Page9of9 G.Install and maintain all parking restriction signs, pedestrian crosswalks (except as provided by Art. II.5), and parking stripes when agreed to by the State in writing. H.SigningandmarkingofintersectingcitystreetstoStatehighwaysshallbethefull responsibility of the City (except as provided by Art. II.5). I.Retain all functions and responsibilities for maintenance and operations which are not specifically described as the responsibility of the State. State maintenance of drainage facilities within the right-of-way does not relieve the City of its responsibility for drainage of the State highway facility outside of the right-of-way but within its corporate limits except where participation by the State is specifically covered in a separate agreement between the City and the State. ARTICLE V. TERMINATION 1.All obligations of the State to maintain and operate a State highway covered by this agreement shall terminate if and when such highway ceases to be designated as part of the State highway system. 2.Should either party fail to properly fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, the other party may terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. 3.Upon termination, all maintenance and operation duties on non-controlled access State highways shall revert to City responsibilities, except that the State shall retain all maintenance and operation responsibilities on controlled access State highways. CITY OF BEAUMONT STATE OF TEXAS Signature TxDOT District Engineer , P.E. Name Name Title Date Date EXHIBIT A Non-Controlled Access Highways City of Beaumont, Texas ____________________________________________________________ US 90 From the west Beaumont city limits east to the junction with IH 10 SS 93 From the junction with US 69 southto the south Beaumont city limits SS 380 From the junction with IH 10southto the junction with US 69 South SH 105 From the west Beaumont city limits east to the junction with US 69 North SH 124 From the junction with US 69 South to the south Beaumont city limits City SH 347 From the junction with US 69 South to the south Beaumont city limits US 90 From IH 10, east along College Street to Orleans Street, northwest along Orleans FM 364 From the junction with Tram Road south to the junction with SH 124 Street to Pearl Street, north and northwest along Pearl Street to the north right-of-way line of Maintained: FM 3514 From 0.31 miles east of the junction with SS 93 east to the Beaumont city limits North Street, to south along Willow Street, to south and southeast along Park Street back to College Street EXHIBIT B Controlled Access Highways City of Beaumont, Texas ____________________________________________________________ IH 10 From the southwest Beaumont city limits east to the Beaumont city limits US 69 From the north Beaumont city limits south to the south Beaumont city limits SS 380 From the junction with Neches Street south to the junction with Irving Avenue SH 347 From the junction with US 69 South to the junction with Amoco Road City Maintained: N O N E EXHIBIT C Resolution City of Beaumont, Texas ____________________________________________________________ \[ Completed and signed copy of the city’s Resolution will be placed here as Exhibit C \] EXHIBIT D Highway Lighting Systems City of Beaumont, Texas ____________________________________________________________ N O N E (Not Applicable) RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED _________________________, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE MAINTENANCE, CONTTROL, SUPERVISION, AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAYS AND / OR PORTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Section 1: The facts and recitations set forth in this agreement are hereby found to be true and correct. Section 2: Whereas the City of Beaumontdesignates _____________________________ as the authorized city officialto act in all manners in connection with the Municipal Maintenance Agreement. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ___________________________________ Name _______________________________________________________________________ Title Signature ATTEST: ________________________________________________________________________ City Secretary Signature 5 TO:City Council FROM:Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager PREPARED BY:Sharae Reed, City Attorney MEETING DATE:March 3, 2026 REQUESTED ACTION:Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances. BACKGROUND At the February 3 Council meeting, Councilmember Crenshaw led a Work Session to reform the Animal Control Advisory Board (the correct title is Animal Care Advisory Committee). At the conclusion of the Work Session, Councilmember Crenshaw request the following amendments to be made to the formation of the Committee: (1) Expand the Committee to fifteen (15) members; (2) Give each Council member one (1) resident -at-large appointee; (3) Add two (2) additional representatives from an animal welfare organization to be appointed by the Mayor without a residency restriction; (4) Increase the minimum meeting requirement to six (6) times a year. Mayor Pro Tem Turner was the second for this item. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION None ATTACHMENTS