HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR 21 2026 - AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
Communication Update
Presentation on Insurance
Presentation providing an overview of the City of Beaumont’s traffic signal system,
including operations, maintenance challenges, and ongoing improvements.
Presentation on the Beaumont Library & Children’s Museum Feasibility Study.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items 1-7 and 9-13
or any other topic. Citizens wishing to speak on Item 8 will be given an opportunity to
speak during the Public Hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Council to consider approving City Council special meeting minutes for March 31,
2026, and April 7, 2026, and regular meeting minutes for April 7, 2026.
B.Council consider a resolution approving a lease agreement for eight (8) ProCare
Power Pro 2 for use in Fire and EMS operations.
C.Council to appoint members to the Charter Review Committee.
D. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont’s request to seek
$25,000 in grant funds from USA Pickleball Serves to convert two of the existing
tennis courts at Rogers Park to full pickleball courts.
E.Council consider a resolution approving an annual contract for the purchase of aqua
ammonia for use by the Water Utilities Department.
F.Council to consider an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
G.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to apply for and
receive funding in an amount up to $175,000 through the Bureau of Justice
Assistance FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration
grant program.
H.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive
funding through the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program and to execute all documents necessary, including an inter-local agreement
with the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County in order to request the funds.
I.Council consider a resolution authorizing the Police Department to spend confiscated
goods to purchase a Dual Purpose Detection and Patrol K-9, including a four-week
handler training course, from Hill Country Dog Center, totaling $16,600.
J.Council to consider an appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
K.Council to consider an appointment to the Bond Facilitation Committee.
L.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to accept the settlement
negotiated by the Texas Attorney General in the Opioid litigation against six
pharmaceutical distributors Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated
Pharmacies), J M Smith Corporation, Morris and Dickson Co., L.L.C., Louisiana
Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company,
Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc. (and SuperValu).
REGULAR AGENDA
1.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance
and authorize final payment to Pardalis Enterprises Inc., of Houston, Texas for the
Cattail Marsh Wetland 72-Inch Outfall Pipe Coating Project.
2.Consider a resolution authorizing a payment for property insurance coverage for
various city owned buildings and assets.
3.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance
and authorize final payment to Tanksco, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas for the South
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.
4.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance
and authorize final payment to Vortex Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas for the
Washington Boulevard 16-inch Water Line Replacement project.
5.Council to consider a resolution declaring an intent of the City to reimburse itself from
proceeds of bonds expected to be issued for certain expenditures incurred prior to the
issuance of certain debt.
6.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept maintenance
and authorize final payment to Greenscapes Six for the Howell Street and Sue Lane
Pavement Restoration Project.
7.Council to consider an ordinance denying Texas Gas Service Company's proposed
rates.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments to temporarily waive transit
fares for students.
REGULAR AGENDA
8.Council consider a Resolution authorizing Zip to temporarily waive transit fares for
students from May 28, 2026, to August 12, 2026.
WORK SESSION
Council to review and discuss a request from Beautify Beaumont, Inc. and Mike Getz
for the donation of landscaping materials and signage at the public median near
Phelan Boulevard and Dowlen Road and naming the improvements in honor of Allison
Nathan Getz.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to discuss and or deliberate economic development negotiations in
accordance with Section 551.087 of the Government Code to wit; specifically:
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Economic Development Incentive
related to 3633 Street, James Boulevard Property
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Economic Development Incentive
related to 3479 Street, James Boulevard Property
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Economic Development Incentive
related to 3475 Street, James Boulevard Property
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Economic Development Incentive
related to the 3250 Fannin Street Behavioral Health Facility
Redevelopment and Expansion
Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
Beaumont 194 LLC
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ) Program for the development located at 3633 St. James Blvd.
10. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ) Program for the development located at 3479 St. James Blvd.
11. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ) Program for the development located at 3475 St. James Blvd.
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the NEZ Agreement
for the Baptist Hospital Behavioral Health facility redevelopment and expansion
project at 3250 Fannin Street, including applicable building fee waivers and
incentives.
13. Council consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement with Beaumont 194 LLC to provide incentives for a
residential subdivision development located near Pointe Parkway and Northwest
Parkway within the City of Beaumont.
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.