CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - 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)
Proclaiming November 4-8, 2024 as Municipal Courts Week.
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-142, confirming Mayor Johnson's appointment of Nicole Miller as the Director of Recreation and Tourism. (Human Resources)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-150, confirming the Mayor's appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Harris to the position of Fire Chief and the swearing in of his new position. (Human Resources)
(d)
Promotion of a member of the Texas City Fire Department to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
(5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(6)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for the October 16, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-140, the reappointment of Presiding Judge Charles Dunkel and Associate Judges Donnie Quintanilla and Katy Marie Lyles. (Municipal Court)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-141, authorizing the submission of the attached Ballot in the 2025 Board Election for Galveston Central Appraisal District. (City Secretary)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-143, authorizing the replacement of three air conditioning units in the Moore Memorial Library. (Library)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-144, authorizing the purchase of a new 2024 Ford Maverick for the Building Inspections Department through HGAC Contract No. AM10-23. (Public Works)
(f)
Consider and take on Resolution No. 2024-145, authorizing the purchase of a new Hydro-Excavation Truck through HGAC Contract No. HT06-20. (Public Works)
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-146, rejecting all bids received for Bid No. 2024-461 Sheet Pile Replacement Project for Pump Stations A & B. (Public Works)
(h)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-147, authorizing the payment of The City of Texas City's Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water System Fee for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00. (Public Works)
(i)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-148, appointing Angela Moreno to the Library Board. (City Secretary)
(j)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-149, approving the updated City of Texas City's Social Media policy. (Communications)
(k)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-151, approving the purchase of a new fuel system to replace the existing 40-year-old system at Pump Station B. (Public Works)
(l)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-152, approval regarding the Master Plan for Marlow Lake North Subdivision. (City Engineer)
(m)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-153, awarding a contract to LAN, Inc. for the development of the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Grants Administration)
(n)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-154,
updating the designated authorized signatories for contractual and financial documents for GLO state contracts. (Grants Administration)
(o)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-155, authorizing the purchase of twelve fleet vehicles for the Police Department from Silsbee Ford through TIPS USA210907. (Police)
(p)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-156, authorizing the purchase of four vehicles for Administration from Silesbee Ford through TIPS USA210907. (Finance)
(7)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-26 for recommended speed zones for FM 646 as recommended by TxDOT on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer)
(b)
Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-27, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinance Title III entitled "Administration," Chapter 37, adding Section 16 - Signatures and seals: electronic, digital, and facsimile. (City Secretary)
(8)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(9)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(10)
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 NOVEMBER 1, 2024, 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