Printed Agenda

CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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

Justin Herter

Legal

11/07/2013

10 years

Glenn Park

Public Works

11/17/2008

15 years

Edward Cafarella

Public Works

11/10/2008

15 years

Jerald Ford

Sanitation

11/17/2003

20 years

(b)

Proclaiming November 6, 2023 - November 10, 2023, as Municipal Court Week.

(5)

REPORTS

(a)

Emergency Management Report (Emergency Management)

(6)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(7)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for the November 1, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-126, authorizing the purchase of six (6) vehicles, for multiple departments, from Chastang Ford in Houston, Texas via the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. (Public Works)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-127, authorizing the casting of one hundred ninety-three (193) for Matt Doyle and two (2) votes for Donald Gartman by the City of Texas City, to serve on the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) Board of Directors, for the 2024-2025 term. (City Secretary's Office)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-128, approving an engagement of ABHR (a law firm) for review, representation, and legal counsel regarding the formulation of a TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) for the Minto Communities Texas, LLC project. (City Engineer)

(e)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-129, approving the executing of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineer, LLC., from Houston, Texas, for the Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 21. (Public Works)

(f)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-130, approving the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., from Houston Texas, for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 23. (Public Works)

(g)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-131, approving the execution of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., from Houston, Texas, for the Lift Stations 7 and 15 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)

(h)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-132, authorizing the first payment to Gulf Coast Water Authority for the City's portion of the Shannon pump station rehabilitation. (Public Works)

(i)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-133, authorizing the disbursement and awarding a Commissioners Community Grant to the Front Door Social and Charity Club (FDSCC) on behalf of Mayor Pro Tem Bowie. (Mayor's Office - Grants Administration)

(j)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-134, renewing an agreement between the City of Texas City and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. (Economic Development)

(8)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-39, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled "Land Usage," Chapter 150: Building Regulations; Construction" to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)

(b)

Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-40, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled "Land Usage," Chapter 152: Gas," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)

(c)

Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-41, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled "Land Usage," Chapter 153: Mechanical Regulations," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)

(d)

Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-42, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled "Land Usage," Chapter 154: Plumbing," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)

(e)

Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-43, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances entitled "General Regulations", Chapter 90: "Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to adopt and become effective upon its final reading. (City Engineer)

(f)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-44, amending the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget to include outstanding encumbrances from the 2022/2023 fiscal year. (Finance)

(g)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-45 to permanently rezone for Linda Duncan/Moses Lake Marina Boat and RV Storage from District "O" (Open Space) to District "E-4" (Commercial Warehouse). (City Engineer)

(h)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-46, amending the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget to account for repairs to the Dike Road bridge. (Finance)

(9)

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

(10)

MAYOR'S 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 NOVEMBER 10, 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