CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 - 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the COVID 19 Disaster and the CDC's recommendation regarding social distancing measures, the public will not be allowed to be physically present at this meeting. Texas Governor Greg Abbott waived on a temporary basis certain sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The meeting will be audible to members of the public and allow for two-way communications for those desiring to participate.
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Conference ID: 424-163-805
(1)
ROLL CALL
(2)
INVOCATION
(3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4)
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a)
| Service Awards | |||
| Richard Valdivia | Police | 03/31/2005 | 15 years |
| Johnny Sanmiguel | Sanitation | 03/24/2005 | 15 years |
| Neal Ferguson | Public Works | 03/06/2000 | 20 years |
| Charles Brooks | Parks & Recreation | 03/20/1995 | 25 years |
(b)
Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month
(5)
REPORTS
(a)
Report on the City of Texas City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2019. (Finance)
(b)
Fire Inspection Prevention Report (Fire Marshal)
(c)
Annual IT Update (IT Department)
(6)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(7)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for March 4, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-014, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Moody Foundation for receipt of a $15,000.00 Grant Program Award. (Fire Department)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-015, suspending the May 4, 2020, effective date of the Proposal by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. D/B/A CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Gas- Texas Coast Division to implement Interim GRIP Rate Adjustments for Gas Utility Adjustment in 2018 (Management Services)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-016, approving and awarding Bid No. 2020-077 Delivered Hot and Warm Mix Asphalt Annual Contract. (Public Works)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-017, authorizing designated signators for the Hurricane Harvey - Infrastructure CDBG Disaster Recovery program contract 20-065-083-C236 (Emergency Management)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-018, approving and adopting CDBG-DR Civil Rights policies. (Emergency Management)
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-019, approving the execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Texas Avenue Drainage Improvements Project - 5th Street to Bay Street. (Public Works)
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-020, approving and awarding a contract for Bid No. 2020-373 14th Street Ditch Improvement Project. (Public Works)
(8)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-10, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate additional funds for the purchase of a lift gate system for the City's high water rescue vehicle. (Finance)
(b)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-11 to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to
accept JAG Grant funds and appropriate those funds for Texas City Police Department tactical patrol equipment. (Finance)
(c)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-12, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate funds for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation reimbursement agreement with JMK5 Mall of the Mainland, LLC. (Finance)
(d)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-13, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate funds for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation agreement with College of the Mainland Foundation.
(e)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-14authorizing the issuance of City of Texas City, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the Mayor to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto. (Finance Dept.)
(f)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-15, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate grant funds for the Texas Avenue Drainage Improvements Project from 5th Street to Bay Street. (Finance)
(g)
Consider and take action on Ordinance 20-16, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate contributed funds for the 14th Street Ditch Improvement Project. (Finance)
(9)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(10)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(11)
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 MARCH 13, 2020, 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