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CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 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)

Anthony Charles

Police

05/12/2014

10 years

Brittany Coburn

Sanitation

05/29/2009

15 years

Thomas Robison

Police

05/24/2009

15 years

Beau Seelen

Public Works

05/19/2009

15 years

Erskin Hill

Public Works

05/19/2009

15 years

Justin Riedel

Fire

05/18/2009

15 years

William Behan

Fire

05/18/2009

15 years

Francis Cook

Municipal Court

05/14/2009

15 years

Ricardo Ramos

Bayou Golf

05/05/2009

15 years

Terry Stinson

Fire

05/03/2004

20 years

(b)

National Safe Boating Week- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Flotilla 6-8, Station Galveston

(c)

Recognize the 2024 Fair Housing Art Contest Winner: Jaqueline Gonzalez

(5)

REPORTS

(a)

Texas City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023

(6)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(7)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for the May 1, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-063, approving the appointment of Yolanda Mejia to the Civil Service Commission to fill a vacant term. (City Secretary)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-064, authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Semper Striping for Bid No. 2024-455, 2024 Pavement Striping at Various Locations. (Public Works)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-065, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LG&G Construction, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-454, Security Fence Replacement at the City of Texas City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Public Works)

(e)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-066, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with TUF Industrial, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-006 Right - Of - Way Tree Trimming Annual Contract. (Public Works)

(f)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-067, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with INEOS Calibrian for Bid No. 2024-009 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract. (Public Works)

(g)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-068, authorizing the purchase and installation of new HVAC units at the Sanders Center and Carver Centers from Gowan-Garrett Inc. via Choice Partners Contract No. 22/049MF-10. (Public Works)

(h)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-069, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-008 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Annual Contract. (Public Works)

(i)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-070, approving and awarding RFP No. 2024-005 Management and Operations of the Bayou Golf Course Snack Bar and Food Concession to Bayou Birdies. (Recreation and Tourism)

(8)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14, amending Chapter 96 "Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks" related to adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and including amendments of certain sections. (Fire Department)

(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 MAY 10, 2024, 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:

05/15/2024

May 2024 Service Awards

Submitted For:

Jennifer Price, Human Resources

Submitted By:

Susan Sensat, Human Resources

Department:

Human Resources

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Service Awards

Anthony Charles

Police

05/12/2014

10 years

Brittany Coburn

Sanitation

05/29/2009

15 years

Thomas Robison

Police

05/24/2009

15 years

Beau Seelen

Public Works

05/19/2009

15 years

Erskin Hill

Public Works

05/19/2009

15 years

Justin Riedel

Fire

05/18/2009

15 years

William Behan

Fire

05/18/2009

15 years

Francis Cook

Municipal Court

05/14/2009

15 years

Ricardo Ramos

Bayou Golf

05/05/2009

15 years

Terry Stinson

Fire

05/03/2004

20 years

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

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

RECOMMENDATION

Human Resources recommend approval of the May service awards.

Fiscal Impact

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(4)(c)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

2024 Fair Housing Art Contest Winner: Jaqueline Gonzalez

Submitted For:

Patricia Mata, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Submitted By:

Patricia Mata, Community Development/ Grant Admin

Department:

Community Development/ Grant Admin

Information

ACTION REQUEST

No action required. This item is a presentation.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The Community Development Department would like to recognize the winner of the 2024 Fair Housing Art Contest, Jaqueline Gonzalez. The City of Texas City is unwavering in its commitment to fair housing for all residents. The City of Texas City is committed to promoting fair housing for all its residents. Through collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the city actively works to eliminate housing discrimination and uphold civil rights and economic opportunities in housing. As a municipality, we are responsible for legal protection, investigating complaints, and promoting awareness and outreach. In celebration of Fair Housing Month in April, the City of Texas City hosted an art contest open to high school students. This initiative aimed to promote awareness and educate on the importance of fair housing for all. Collectively, 13 entries were received, and one winner was chosen.

RECOMMENDATION

No recommendations. this item is a presentation.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Entry #9

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(5)(a)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Texas City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Report

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(a)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve City Commission Minutes for the May 1, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

RECOMMENDATION

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Minutes

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(b)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Civil Service Appointment

Submitted For:

Jennifer Price, Human Resources

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

Human Resources

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Filling a vacant position on the Civil Service Commission.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Yolanda Mejia is a retired educator/ counselor from Texas City ISD. She has lived in this community for many years.

There is no fiscal impact regarding this agenda item.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the City Secretary's Office to appoint Yolanda Mejia to the Civil Service Commission.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(c)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Bid No. 2024-455 2024 Pavement Striping at Various Locations

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 no. 2024-455, 2024 Pavement Striping at Various Locations.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

A notice to bidders was advertised on 04/16 and 04/23/2024 in the Galveston County Daily News and bid packets were made available to local area bidders. Bids were opened on May 02, 2024, at 3:00 a.m. The lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications was received from Semper Striping of Channelview, Texas for the total bid amount of $85,348.16. Funds for this project are made available via the City of Texas City 2023-2024 Annual Budget. A bid tabulation is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award the contract to Semper Striping for the amount bid, and, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(d)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Bid No. 2024-454 Security Fence Replacement at City of Texas City's Wastewater Treatment Plant

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 No. 2024-454, Security Fence Replacement at the City of Texas City's Wastewater Treatment Plant to LG&G Construction, Inc., out of Houston, Texas, for the total bid amount of $149,796.25.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

A notice to bidders was published on April 12, 2024, and again on April 19, 2024. Bid packets were made available to local area vendors via CIVCASTUSA. Bids were received and opened on April 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications was LG&G Construction, Inc. from Houston Texas, for the total bid amount of $149,796.25. Funds are made available via the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget account number 501703-55360.

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

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department and ARKK Engineers, to award bid number 2024-454 to LG&G Construction, Inc., for the total bid amount of $149,796.25, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to approve change orders, not to exceed 25% of the total contract price, without taking the matter before the City Commission.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(e)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Bid No. 2024-006 Right-Of-Way Tree Trimming Annual Contract

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 No. 2024-006 Right - Of - Way Tree Trimming Annual Contract.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

On April 16, 2024, and April 23, 2024, a notice to bidders was advertised in the Galveston County Daily News and bid packets were made available to local area vendors. Bids were received and opened on May 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The lowest responsible bidder meeting all the specifications was TUF Industrial, Inc. This is an annual contract for hourly services. There are no guaranteed minimums or maximums. Funds are made available via the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget. Account No. 101302-53566.

A bid tabulation is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award the Bid No. 2024-006 Right - Of - Way Tree Trimming Annual Contract to TUF Industrial, Inc., for the unit prices bid, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(f)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Bid No 2024-009 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve and award Bid No. 2024-009 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

On April 17, 2024, and April 24, 2024, the Notice to Bidders was published in the paper and bid packets were made available to local area vendors. Bids were opened on May 07, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The low responsible bidder meeting all qualifications was INEOS Calibrian in Kingwood, Texas.

This is an annual contract. No minimum or maximum purchase quantities are guaranteed. This is on an as-needed basis. Funds are made available via the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget. Account # 501703-52010

A bid tabulation is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award Bid # 2024-009 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract to INEOS Calibrian for the price bid, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(g)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

HVAC Unit Purchase and Installation for the Carver Center and Sanders Center

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve the purchase and installation of new HVAC units at the Sanders Center and Carver Centers from Gowan-Garrett Inc. via Choice Partners Contract No. 22/049MF-10.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The old HVAC units at the Sanders and Carver Centers are outdated and in need of replacement. Gowan-Garrett Inc. is a member of Choice Partners, a Texas, purchasing cooperative. The price for these units, including installation, will be $75,000.00 each, totaling to $150,000 for both. Funds are made available via the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget, account # 101401-53540.

The two quotes are attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the City Commission approve this purchase.

Thank you.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(h)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Bid No. 2024-008 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Annual Contract

Submitted For:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Submitted By:

Mike McKinley, Public Works

Department:

Public Works

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Approve and award Bid No. 2024-008 Sodium Hypochlorite Annual Contract.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

On April 17, 2024, and April 24, 2024, a Notice to Bidders was published, and bid packets were made available to local area vendors. Bids were opened on May 07, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The low responsible bidder meeting all qualifications is Brenntag Southwest in Lancaster, Texas.

This is an annual contract and no minimums or maximums are guaranteed. This bid is awarded by a unit price. Funds are made available in the City of Texas City 2023/2024 Annual Budget.

A bid tabulation is attached for your review.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award Bid No. 2024-008 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Annual Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc., and that the Mayor is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City Commission.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(7)(i)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

Management and Operations of The Bayou Golf Course Snack Bar and Food Concession

Submitted For:

Kelly Bender, Purchasing

Submitted By:

Kelly Bender, Finance

Department:

Purchasing

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on approving and awarding RFP 2024-005 for the Management and Operations of the Bayou Golf Course Snack Bar and Food Concession.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The Request for Proposal (RFP) was published in the Galveston Daily News on April 11th and April 18th, 2024. The Request for Proposal opening took place on April 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Three (3) proposals were evaluated by the review panel.

RECOMMENDATION

After careful consideration, the Recreation & Tourism and Purchasing departments recommend the "Bayou Birdies" Proposal submitted by owners Brain Hayes, Evelyn Hayes, and Jonathan Ciabattoni.

Attached you will find their proposal and references.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments

Resolution

Bayou Birdies Proposal

Bayou Birdies References

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

(8)(a)

Meeting Date:

05/15/2024

2024 Fire Code Adoption

Submitted For:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-14, amending Chapter 96 "Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks" related to adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and including amendments of certain sections. (Fire Department)

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Texas City has a need to adopt the newest version of the International Fire Code, Edition 2024, which has just been released and ensure that the previous amendments made that relate to our particular circumstances(s) are maintained. Adoption is requested to ensure that construction of new development is compliant with up-to-date industry standards concerning life safety and health.

RECOMMENDATION

Both the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal recommend passage of the Ordinance as written and presented.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

Source of Funds:

Account #:

Fiscal Impact:

There is no budgetary impact to this proposed Ordinance.

Attachments

Ordinance