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CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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 Moseley

Water Distribution

10/21/2013

10 years

Christopher Rice

Water Distribution

10/07/2013

10 years

Andre Roberts

Parks & Recreation

10/05/2013

10 years

Rudolph Montoya

Public Works

10/23/2003

20 years

Edward Guerrero

Water Distribution

10/29/1998

25 years

Carolyn Golden

Library

10/13/1993

30 years

(b)

Medal of Valor
Detective Larry Williamson

Life Saving Award
Officer Irvin Cornejo
Officer Adrian Martinez
Officer Michael Turner
Officer Logan Kelley

(c)

Proclaiming October as National Physical Therapy Month.

(5)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(6)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for the October 4, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-113, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Public Consulting Group for services related to the federally legislated ground ambulance collections data report. (Fire Department)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-114, authorizing the purchase of two (2) ancillary vehicles for use in the Fire Department and Neighborhood Improvement Services. (Fire Department)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-115, authorizing the purchase of thirteen (13) vehicles, for an approximate total of $909,863.97, to be utilized by various departments within the Texas City Police Department. (Police)

(e)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-116, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with CFG Industries, LLC., for Bid No. 2023-438 Lift Stations 21 and 25 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)

(7)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-37, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled "Land Usage," Chapter 151: Electricity; Section 151.080 Entitled "National Electrical Code Adopted: Conflicting Regulations." (Legal/Building Official)

(b)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-38, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department", Section 32.009 "Fire Department; Classes of Positions." by increasing the number of positions within the classification of Captain by five (5), increasing the number of positions within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and decreasing the number of positions within the classification of Firefighters by ten (10); prescribing the number of positions within each classification of the classified service of the Fire Department. (Fire Department)

(c)

Consider and take action on the first 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)

(d)

Consider and take action on the first 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)

(e)

Consider and take action on the first 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)

(f)

Consider and take action on the first 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)

(8)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

(a)

Convene for Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

§551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property

(b)

Reconvene from Executive Session

(c)

Consideration and Possible Action: To take any and all action necessary deriving from the Executive Session(s).

(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 OCTOBER 13, 2023, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

______________________
RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(4)(a)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

October 2023 Service Awards

Submitted For:

Jennifer Price, Human Resources

Submitted By:

Susan Sensat, Human Resources

Department:

Human Resources

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Service Awards

Justin Moseley

Water Distribution

10/21/2013

10 years

Christopher Rice

Water Distribution

10/07/2013

10 years

Andre Roberts

Parks & Recreation

10/05/2013

10 years

Rudolph Montoya

Public Works

10/23/2003

20 years

Edward Guerrero

Water Distribution

10/29/1998

25 years

Carolyn Golden

Library

10/13/1993

30 years

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Service Award(s) for the following individual(s) for the month of October is based on their years of service with the City.

RECOMMENDATION

Human Resources recommend approval of the October service awards.

Fiscal Impact

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(4)(b)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Police Commendations

Submitted For:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Submitted By:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Department:

Police Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Request the recognition of officers receiving Commendations.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Five Officers are to be commended for their actions in three separate critical incidents. Officer Larry Williamson is to receive the Medal Of Valor for his swift action which saved the life of a hostage. Officers Michael Turner, Logan Kelley, and Adrian Martinez will receive the Life Saving award for rescuing a person from a burning vehicle. Officer Irvin Cornejo will receive the Life Saving award for resuscitating a person by performing CPR.

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend the following Commendations be awarded:

Medal of Valor
Detective Larry Williamson

Life Saving Award
Officer Irvin Cornejo
Officer Adrian Martinez
Officer Michael Turner
Officer Logan Kelley

Fiscal Impact

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(b)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

PCG Professional Services Agreement Ground Ambulance Data

Submitted For:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Public Consulting Group for services related to the federal legislated ground ambulance collections data report.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMA) have been directed by federal legislation passed in 2018 to compile a ground ambulance data collection report from all service providers to determine expenditures, revenues, utilization, and other data related to providing emergency medical services.

This is an extensive report examining many different facets of emergency medical services delivery including organization type, number of responses, staffing and labor costs, facility and vehicle costs/depreciation, equipment and supply costs, revenue streams, and all other costs not reported elsewhere.

Public Consulting Group (PCG) not only has a comprehensive understanding of the reporting requirements within the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System but also our operations since they work with us in completing the Ambulance Supplemental Pay Program. This familiarity will ensure that our cost report would be completed accurately and properly to avoid any penalties or cost reductions.

Additionally, PCG will prepare the survey and supporting documentation, submit the report in the approved CMS format, and provide federal audit support throughout the process.

RECOMMENDATION

The Fire Chief and the EMS Administrator recommend approval of the agreement with Public Consulting Group for the mandatory Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection report.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

$35,000.00

Source of Funds:

FY 23/24 Budget

Account #:

101 202 5 3680

Fiscal Impact:

Funds are available in the Fire Operating Budget for FY 23/24.

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A Agreement

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(c)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Ancillary Vehicle Purchase

Submitted For:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on the purchase of two (2) ancillary vehicles for use in the Fire Department and Neighborhood Improvement Services.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The requested purchase for one (1) unit to be assigned to Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) was intended to replace a 2007 model that was over 17 years old and had in excess of 120k miles. However, that unit's engine recently failed and was replaced with a 2008 Model obtained from Public Works that was scheduled for salvage. This position requires extensive traveling throughout the city daily performing duties related to the neighborhood improvement: field operations, complaint site visits, and other tasks associated with NIS duties in an independent and self-directed environment. i.e., junk & debris cleanup, follow-up inspections and self-initiated projects. The ability to travel freely through the city is an essential function of the position that requires reliable, dependable transportation to meet the needs of the user's job duties and responsibilities.

The second unit is requested for use by the newly created Training Officer. The position also requires traveling throughout the City performing duties related to the training: field operations, visitation to the fire stations, and other City and commercial/industrial facilities in an independent and self-directed environment for planning and conducting training on various disciplines. The ability to travel freely through the city is an essential function of the position that requires reliable, dependable transportation to meet the needs of the user's job duties and responsibilities and the position currently does not have an assigned vehicle.

RECOMMENDATION

The Fire Chief recommends approval for the purchase of both vehicles.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

100,826.50

Source of Funds:

Capital Equipment Replacement Fund

Account #:

601 202 55020

Fiscal Impact:

Funds requested were approved in the FY 23/24 Budget.

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(d)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Police Fleet Purchase

Submitted For:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Submitted By:

Clay Pope, Police Department

Department:

Police Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Request the approval of the purchase of Police and Animal Control vehicles.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The amount of vehicles required to maintain the police and animal control fleet were calculated and quotes were obtained from Silsbee Ford for these vehicles. The quotes for the vehicles were included in the budget packets for FY 2024, which were approved. The pricing for the vehicles are in accordance with TIPS USA210907. The total price of the twelve police vehicles is $825,469.92, see attached. The total price of the animal control vehicle is $84,394.05, see attached.

RECOMMENDATION

The Chief and Command Staff recommend the purchase of these vehicles to maintain the fleet.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Animal Control Truck

Explorer Patrol Vehicles

F-150 Admin Vehicles

F-150 Patrol Vehicles

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(6)(e)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Bid # 2023-438 Lift Stations 21 and 25 Rehabilitation Project

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve and award a contract for Bid # 2023-438 Lift Stations 21 and 25 Rehabilitation Project.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

On September 19^th & 26^th, 2023, a notice to bidders was advertised in the local paper and bid packets were made available to local businesses through CivCastUSA and ARKK Engineers, LLC. On October 10^th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m. bids were opened and read aloud.The lowest responsible bidder meeting all the requirements was CFG Industries, LLC., in Cypress, Texas, for the total amount of $811,100.00.

A bid tabulation with letter of recommendation is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the City Commission award the contract for this project to CFG Industries, LLC., for the total bid amount of $811,100.00 and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission. The Public Works Department further recommends that the Mayor be authorized to approve any change orders, not to exceed 25% of the total contract amount, without bringing the matter before the City Commission.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(a)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

amending Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV "Land Usage," Chp 151: Electricity; Section 151.080

Submitted For:

Kyle Dickson, City Attorney Office

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(b)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department", Section 32.009 "Fire Department; Classes of Positions."

Submitted For:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023- ___, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department", Section 32.009 "Fire Department; Classes of Positions." by increasing the number of positions within the classification of Captain by five (5), increasing the number of positions within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and decreasing the number of positions within the classification of Firefighters by ten (10); prescribing the number of positions within each classification of the classified service of the Fire Department.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Previously, the number of positions within the classification of Firefighter was increased by eighteen (18) in anticipation of the construction and opening of Fire Station 4, the number of positions within the classification of Captain was decreased to ten (10) with the assignment of an Engineer to Fire Marshal, a position formerly held by a Captain, and the recently approved budget for FY 23/24 authorized a Training Officer within the classification of Captain.
Since then, a recent Captain Examination resulted in the Fire Marshal scoring within the top five (5) and therefore, the fire department is requesting to again classify the Fire Marshal position as a Captain.
The increase in the number of within the classification of Engineers by six (6) and the three (3) additional Captains are in conjunction with the anticipated opening of Fire Station 4.
Instance:
                Increase:
1 Captain – Training Officer (New)
                1 Captain – Fire Marshal (Reclassified)
                3 Captain – Station 4 (1 per Shift A, B, C)
                5 Total
                6 Engineer – Station 4 (2 per Shift A,B,C)
                Decrease:
                10 Firefighters – Reclassified to Engineer and Captain

RECOMMENDATION

The Fire Chief recommends adoption of the Ordinance as proposed.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Amount Requested:

Source of Funds:

FY 23/24 Budget Amendment

Account #:

Fiscal Impact:

An amendment for the FY 23/24 Operating Budget will be required to adjust salaries for the increase in the number of positions within the classifications of Engineer and Captain as well as the decrease in the number of positions within the classification of Firefighters which effects the salaries and retirement line items.

Attachments

Ordinance Draft, Fire Staffing Increase

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(c)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(d)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(e)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(f)

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Ordinance