CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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)
| Service Awards | |||
| Carol Hill De Santos | Library | 11/03/2024 | 10 years |
| Saungala Montgomery | Police | 11/03/2024 | 10 years |
| Arthur Withers | Public Works | 11/02/2009 | 15 years |
| Calvin Bremer | Waste Water Treatment Plant | 11/29/2004 | 20 years |
(b)
Certificate of Recognition Presented to Hire Up Texas
(5)
REPORTS
(a)
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
(b)
Emergency Management Report (Emergency Management)
(c)
Utilities Department Letter to Residents and Customers Concerning Water Service Lines
(6)
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
Public Hearing on the adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-13, which Amended Ordinance No. 04-42 to nominate Union Carbide Corporation to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
(7)
ADDRESS ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-28, amending the City's existing ordinances pertaining to Texas Enterprise Zones and nominating a specific Union Carbide Corporation project as an enterprise project. (Economic Development)
(8)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(9)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for the November 6, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-157, authorizing the purchase of 476 Visa gift cards in the amount of $75.00 each to be given to the City employees (full-time and part-time) as an incentive for continued outstanding customer service and performance. (Human Resources)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-158, authorizing the renewal and payment of the semi-annual Service Agreement for the support and maintenance of the Public Safety Software package from CentralSquare. (Police)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-159, authorizing a purchase through Generosity Services Inc (Choice Partners Contract #23/016MR-17) for replacement of the Texas City Police Department's hallway tile, wall covering, and carpet throughout the building. (Police)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-160, authorizing the purchase of furniture for the Police Department from Office Furniture Connection through PCA Contract #OD-389-23. (Police)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-161, authorizing a
purchase through Buy Board Contract No. 706-23 of one Toro Greenmaster 3250-D Tee Mower for the Bayou Golf Course to replace the 2013 model. (Rec & Tour)
(10)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on the third reading and final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-26, regarding recommended speed zones for FM 646, as recommended by TxDOT based on an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer)
(b)
Consider and take action on the second 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)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-162, authorizing the removal and replacement of three existing roof-top A/C units at both the Sanders-Vincent and Carver Centers by Gowan Mechanical Inc. through Choice Partners Contract 22/049MF-10. (Rec & Tour/ Public Works)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-163, authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineer, LLC. for the Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 22. (Public Works)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-164, authorizing the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 24. (Public Works)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-165, authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Blaze Construction Services, LLC for the Lago Mar 24" Force Main Phase2 and Lago Mar East 16" Force Main Phase 2B project. (Public Works)
(g)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-166, to award Bid No. 2025-466 Sheet Pile Replacement Project at Pump Stations A & B. (Public Works)
(11)
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
(a)
Convene for Executive (Closed) Session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
§551.071 Consultation with City Attorney
§551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
§551.074 Personnel Matters
§551.071 Consultation with City Attorney
§551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
§551.074 Personnel Matters
(12)
RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
(a)
Consideration and possible action deriving from the Executive (Closed) Session.
(13)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(14)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(15)
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 15, 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