CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 - 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
(1)
ROLL CALL
(2)
INVOCATION
(3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4)
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a)
| Service Awards: | |||
| Damon McNeel | Library | 12/20/1999 | 20 years |
| Mickey House | Police | 12/27/1994 | 25 years |
| Debra McGrew | Police | 12/19/1994 | 25 years |
(b)
Promotions (Fire Department):
Jason Grimm promoted to Captain
William Behan promoted to Engineer
Jason Grimm promoted to Captain
William Behan promoted to Engineer
(5)
REPORTS
(a)
Emergency Management Annual Report (Emergency Management)
(b)
Parks Division (Recreation and Tourism)
(6)
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
Duane Bingham/David Holland request to rezone from "O" (Open Space) to "E-3" (Outdoor Commercial) to construct a tractor supply business. Being 4.51 acres of land out of the Anthony Hatch Survey. Located at 4819 Hwy 146 North.
(7)
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
(a)
Approve rezoning request for TC Tractor Supply to rezone from "O" (Open Space) to "E-3" (Outdoor Commercial). Being 4.51 acres out of the Anthony Hatch Survey. Located at 4819 Hwy 146 North.
(8)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(9)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 4, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-140, calling a General Election to be held in Texas City on May 2, 2020, and designating polling locations. (City Secretary)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-141, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Election Service Contract between the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City. (City Secretary)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-142, approving the cancellation of the January 1, 2020 Commission meeting. (Management Services)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-143, approving of an Engineering Services Agreement with ARKK Engineers for design and construction phase services for a one million gallon elevated water tank. (Planning)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-144, approving and awarding the purchase of 3 Capital Equipment for the Bayou Golf Course from Professional Turf Products, L.P. through Buyboard, a Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 529-17). (Recreation & Tourism)
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-145, approving the purchase, delivery and installation of treadmills and weight equipment for the Lowry Fitness Center from Comm FIT through Buyboard- a Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 502-16). (Recreation & Tourism)
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No.19-146, approving the purchase of two (2) grapple trucks for brush. (Public Works)
(i)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-148, authorizing the termination of the prior Chapter 312, Chapter 380 and Charitable Economic Development Agreements with Gulf Coast Ammonia which were approved by Resolution 17-083 and Resolution 17-084 on December 6, 2017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary termination documents. (Management Services)
(j)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-147, authorizing the Mayor to increase Joiner Architects contract amount for the Fire, Police, and Emergency Medical Services Training Facility to include the development of Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation activities, and Construction Administration. (Public Works)
(k)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-148, approving to rescind Resolution 19-139, approving the purchase of two (2) Dodge Chargers from Cowboy Motor Company. (Purchasing)
(l)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-149, approving the Police Department purchase of two (2) Dodge Chargers from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep including up-fit by Dana Safety Supply. (Purchasing)
(10)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-33, amending the City of Texas City's 2019/2020 fiscal year budget to close the 2018-2019 fiscal year purchase orders. (Finance)
(b)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-34, amending the City of Texas City's 2019/2020 fiscal year budget to appropriate funds for design and construction phase services for west side elevated water tank. (Finance)
(c)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-35, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate additional funds for architect services pertaining to the Fire Department Training Facility. (Finance)
(11)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(12)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(13)
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON DECEMBER 13, 2019, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN
CITY SECRETARY