CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 - 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 | |||
| Jeremy Tucker | Police | 08/05/2013 | 10 years |
| John Ivy | Police | 08/25/2008 | 15 years |
| Joseph Biagas | Public Works | 08/19/2008 | 15 years |
| Cynthia Baker | Fire | 08/18/2008 | 15 years |
| Bradley Macik | Police | 08/07/2008 | 15 years |
| Jimmie Reynolds | Police | 08/04/2008 | 15 years |
| Debra Taylor | Parks & Recreation | 08/28/1998 | 25 years |
| Mark Holland | Public Works | 08/24/1998 | 25 years |
| Ramon Leon | Water | 08/10/1998 | 25 years |
Retirement |
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| Joe Stanton | Police | 28 years |
(b)
Police Promotional Ceremony
Chris Kelemen Promotion from Officer to Sergeant
Jimmie Reynolds Promotion from Officer to Sergeant
Chris Kelemen Promotion from Officer to Sergeant
Jimmie Reynolds Promotion from Officer to Sergeant
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-098, confirming Landis Cravens as the Mayor's appointment to the Chief of Police and the swearing-in of his new position. (Human Resources)
(5)
REPORTS
(a)
Community Outreach (Police Department)
(6)
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
Public hearing to hear citizens' opinions in favor of or in opposition to the proposed 2023 tax rate of $0.49 per $100 valuation.
(7)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(8)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for the August 2, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-089, the acceptance of, and ability to expend, the FY' 2023 CDBG allocation from HUD. (Community Development)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-090, approve the execution of an engineering service agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., for rehabilitating the 14th Street 250,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank and the 32nd Street 500,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank Project. (Public Works)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-091, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Texas City, to enter into a Developer's Reimbursement Agreement with Mintos Communities - USA. (City Engineer)
(e)
Consider and take action on 2023-092, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Texas City, to enter into a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Marsh Darcy regarding a 1300 Acre Tract Development Review. (City Engineer)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-093, adopting the PY' 23 (October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024) CDBG Action Plan and approving the plan submission to HUD. (Community Development)
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-094, authorizing the purchase of an 800 Amp Transfer Switch from Crescent Electric through BuyBoard, a Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. (Municipal Court)
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-095, awarding Bid No. 2023-435 Amburn Park and Freeway Park Drainage Improvements Project, to Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. (Publkic Works)
(i)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-096, authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Ford Expedition for the Emergency Management Department. (Purchasing)
(j)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-097, awarding Bid No. 2023-011 Code Compliance Abatement for Residential Substandard Structure Demolition to Texas Ranch Maintenance LLC and Diamond J Innovation LLC. (Purchasing)
(9)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-28, amending Chapter 150 'Building Regulations; Construction" related to additional authority regarding substandard structures. (Fire Department)
(b)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-30, levying an ad valorem tax for the year 2023 for the City of Texas City. (Finance)
(10)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(11)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(12)
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 AUGUST 11, 2023, 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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RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY