1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Rev. Allan Martin of Island Church Interdenominational 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals a. Small Business Saturday Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
City Manager's Report 1. HUD CDBG Special Grant Funds deposited in Water Fund. 2. U. S. Department of Justice COPS Grant extension for Police Officers awarded. 3. Electrical cost savings with new energy contract. Page 1 of 9 4. Introduction of Jon Roberts—Deputy City Manager of Public Works/Utilities. 5. Announcement of new City Engineer Ross Blackketter.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS AT&T Catherine Hernandez Claim #13-083 Claim #13-084 Claim #13-085 Claim #13-086 Claim #13-087 Harlos Brand Donald Neely David Bates Robert Featherston Claim #13-088 Texas Gas Service November 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Gasoline Service Station" in retail, Seawall Development Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone 3 (R-SDZ-2-HDDZ-3) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Lot A, Dolphin World, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-90, making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the issuance and sale of Multifamily Revenue Bonds (Cedar Terrace) Series 2013 (the "Bonds") by the Galveston Public Facility Corporation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, casting the City's 217 votes for Victor Pierson to the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Galveston Central Appraisal District before December 16, 2013; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, to rename Washington Park and the 61st Street Boat Ramp located on 61st Street to the "Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations", Article III, "Peddlers and Temporary Concessions", Section 19-55.5(b), "Number of permits, expiration, fees" relating to temporary concessions in the Saengerfest Park Area; establishing an expiration date of December 31st of each year for all permits; authorizing a pro-rated fee for permits issued for less than 12 months; reorganizing the subsection for clarity; Planning Case Number 13PA-53; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982 as amended, by amending Chapter 36, "Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal", Article L, "In General", with "Water Meter Systems Tampering"; to regulate tampering with water meter systems; to provide for a penalty; providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, by amending Chapter 22, "Municipal Court"; Article I., "In General", to establish a municipal court of record; to provide for purpose, jurisdiction, and definitions; to provide for the appointment of a municipal court judge; to provide for the appointment of a court clerk; providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2014-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
B. Consider for approval the purchase of recording equipment for the Municipal Court to be able to convert to a Municipal Court of Record. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval a Water Department Late Fee Waiver and Amnesty Program. The program will run from December 1 to December 31, 2013. The Program will be Page 3 of 9 very specific as to who can qualify. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. D. Consider for approval a three-year contract between the City of Galveston Fire Department and Lion Total Care for State mandated NFPA 1851 annual compliance inspection and cleaning of Firefighter protective clothing. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval the purchase of a fire prevention educational tool "Freddie the Fire Truck" totaling $9,320.00, using $5,820.00 in FEMA PW funds and donations from local businesses totaling $3,500.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the lowest responsive bids from C & C Demolition in the amount of $20,000.00 to demolish the following structures: 3521 West Jean, 4401 Avenue O 1/2, and 2906 Avenue M. The funding source will be General Fund and CDBG Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve the expenditure of $31,400.00, the increase in the grant for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 2, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GLVSN, which is for the construction of the north and south hangar access taxiway. The funding source is the Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. I. Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve an expenditure in the amount of $19,770.00. an increase in the gram for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 3, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GVSTN, which is for pavement rehabilitation work for the hangar area north of the terminal. The funding source is the Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. J. Consider for approval the funding of inspection of Water Well 2A, 16, and 17 by Weisinger Incorporated at the price of $21,360.00 to be funded from the Water Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for approval the acceptance of a Lump Sum Fee Proposal of $31,317.24 from AECOM to provide a Historical-Age Resource Survey for the 2.1 Market Street CDBG Project. The funding source for the Historical-Age Resource Survey will come from the 2.1 CDBG Funds allocated from the Market Street Project. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 1 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be a decrease of $5,788.67. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 2 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $10,716.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 3 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $11,391.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Page 5 of 9 Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. P. Consider for approval a revised proposal from LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide additional engineering services associated with the relocation of the Seawolf Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,000.00. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund with reimbursement from FEMA PW SW-165. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval Change Order #2 from Mercer Construction for installation of additional sign, warning light, and reflective tape as required by U.S. Coast Guard for the Pirates Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Line Project. The total cost of Change Order #2 is $1,650.00 and the funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. R. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from Barbara R. Herz for construction costs for the Lasker Pool Project. S. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $1,700.00 from Anne Brasier and a matching contribution from the Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund, with a total donation of $3,400.00 for the Lasker Pool Project. T. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $75,000.00 from Jamail Galveston Foundation to be used towards the Washington Park Project located on 61st Street. U. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with AECOM in the amount of $76,260.00 for the plan and design phase of the 61st Street Pedestrian Bridge at Washington Park; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. V. Consider for approval the extension of contract with Frayre Engineering and Consulting Firm for additional general consulting and engineering services on site for two additional weeks (30 hours), and dedicated five (5) hours for transition effort. The cost is $145.83 per hour. Funding source is the Public Works Engineering Services Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. W. Consider for approval of the annual contract for pipe, parts, and fittings (Bid #13-14¬001) from both HD Supply (total line item unit cost $99,884.83) and CPR Services (total line item unit cost $100,203.97). Funding source is the Public Works Pipe and Plumbing Supply Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. X. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the City and Industrial Development Corporation for a potential Coastal Erosion Protection &Response Act Grant relating to a large scale beach nourishment project for the beaches in front of the Galveston Seawall from 10th Street to 61st Street in an amount not to exceed $562,500.00. upon final approval by the City Attorney. Y. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Park Board of Trustees and the Industrial Development Corporation for a large scale beach nourishment project for the beaches in front of the Galveston Seawall from 10th Street to 61st Street in an amount not to exceed $1,209,136, upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accounttemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the acceptance of appraised value, in the amount of S450.00 for an abandoned 120 square feet of street right-of-way. Adjacent property is legally described as Lots 11 and 12 and adjacent 8 feet abandonment of 51st Street, Block 175, Denver Resurvey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant Mark W. Stevens, Attorney, c/o William N. Rowe II; property owner is the City of Galveston; Planning Case Number 13P-60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval awarding lowest bidder for Bid #12-13-060 to T-Construction for the annual contract to conduct the sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and installation of water and sewer taps. The total cost of the contract is $2,169,508.00. The funding source for the sanitary sewer rehabilitation portion of the contract in the amount of $1,969,508.00 is the 2006 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $896,691.00, the 2000 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $5,976.00, and the 2008 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $1,066,841.00. The cost of the water/sewer taps portion of the contract is $200,000.00. The funding source is $100,000.00 Water Distribution Other Contracts Account upon transfer from the Available for Appropriations Account in the Water Improvement Fund, and $100,000.00 Sewer Collections Other Contract Account upon transfer from the Available From Appropriations Account in the Sewer Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
M. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 1 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be a decrease of $5,788.67. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 2 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $10,716.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 3 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $11,391.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Page 5 of 9 Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Task Order #1 with Witt O'Brien's LLC for Disaster Recovery Assistance Technical Support for the City in an amount not to exceed $317,746.77. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accounttemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of the low bid of $179,534.00 from D. Wagner Construction Company Inc. (with an additional $18,000.00 contingency) to provide labor, equipment, and materials for the installation of the 10 Mile Road Culvert Project. Funding for the project will come from the Drainage Improvement Capital Outlay Account (Bid #12-13-053). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of $500,000.00 New Freedom Grant Fiscal Year 2013 Project for the installation of ADA ramps at transit stop locations and 50 new locations identified for the balance of grant funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder for Bid #12-13-054 to Utility Service Company, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the 1.0MB UTMB Elevated Storage Tank. The cost is $691,300.00 ($742,300.00 total bid minus $51,000.00 in reduction of bid quantity items). The funding source is UTMB in the amount of $350,000.00 and 2008 Water Bond Fund in the amount of $341,300.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the recommended Capital Improvement Roadway Projects at a cost of $2,018,234.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action approving the consent to transfer the Agreement for management services of the City's On-Street Parking Program from Ampco System Parking to ABM Parking Services, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider acceptance by City Council of the final Audit Report on ABM Parking Services Audit.
Discuss and consider for action 12-month extension amendments to two Goodman Corporation Contracts - (1) Maintenance Facility, and (2) Downtown Terminal. LCI Phase 2 Projects, to be completed by December 31, 2014. The delays were beyond the control of TGC as outlined in the agenda packet documentation. No cost increases or changes are requested. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider whether to televise or tape record board, commission or committee meetings and place on the City's website. (Tarlton/Robb)
Discuss and consider for action adopting an Open Records Policy for the City of Galveston. (Robb/Legg)
Discuss and possible approval or staff direction on City Council recommended Neighborhood Improvement Projects funded through Industrial Development Corporation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee 2. Planning Commission 3. Wharves Board 4. Zoning Board of Adjustment 5. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 6. Galveston County Emergency Communication District 7. Discussion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 11, 12, 13, and 14
City Council 1. Withdrawn. 2. Update on the City's new electricity rate. (Rosen) 3. Report on possible legal action to condemn Ft. Crockett Apartments. (Rosen) 4. Report on National League of Cities Conference. (Robb/Tarlton)
17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 21, 2013 City Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Rev. Allan Martin of Island Church Interdenominational 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. information regarding holiday schedules 3. recognition of individuals a. Small Business Saturday Proclamation 4. reminders regarding City Council events 5. reminders regarding community events 6. health and safety announcements
City Manager's Report 1. HUD CDBG Special Grant Funds deposited in Water Fund. 2. U. S. Department of Justice COPS Grant extension for Police Officers awarded. 3. Electrical cost savings with new energy contract. Page 1 of 9 4. Introduction of Jon Roberts—Deputy City Manager of Public Works/Utilities. 5. Announcement of new City Engineer Ross Blackketter.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS AT&T Catherine Hernandez Claim #13-083 Claim #13-084 Claim #13-085 Claim #13-086 Claim #13-087 Harlos Brand Donald Neely David Bates Robert Featherston Claim #13-088 Texas Gas Service November 2013
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Gasoline Service Station" in retail, Seawall Development Zone 2, Height and Density Development Zone 3 (R-SDZ-2-HDDZ-3) Zoning District. Property is legally described as Lot A, Dolphin World, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 13P-90, making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the issuance and sale of Multifamily Revenue Bonds (Cedar Terrace) Series 2013 (the "Bonds") by the Galveston Public Facility Corporation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, casting the City's 217 votes for Victor Pierson to the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Galveston Central Appraisal District before December 16, 2013; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, to rename Washington Park and the 61st Street Boat Ramp located on 61st Street to the "Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park"; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, Chapter 19, "Licenses, Permits, and Business Regulations", Article III, "Peddlers and Temporary Concessions", Section 19-55.5(b), "Number of permits, expiration, fees" relating to temporary concessions in the Saengerfest Park Area; establishing an expiration date of December 31st of each year for all permits; authorizing a pro-rated fee for permits issued for less than 12 months; reorganizing the subsection for clarity; Planning Case Number 13PA-53; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston, 1982 as amended, by amending Chapter 36, "Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal", Article L, "In General", with "Water Meter Systems Tampering"; to regulate tampering with water meter systems; to provide for a penalty; providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for Approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended, by amending Chapter 22, "Municipal Court"; Article I., "In General", to establish a municipal court of record; to provide for purpose, jurisdiction, and definitions; to provide for the appointment of a municipal court judge; to provide for the appointment of a court clerk; providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving amendments to the City's Investment Policy; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date of January 1, 2014.
Consider for approval an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Galveston, Texas, Tax and Revenue Emergency Anticipation Note, Series 2014-E; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of principal and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and other agreements related to the issuance and delivery of such note; and making other findings and provisions relating to such note and matters incident thereto.
Discuss and consider for action confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Wisko as Fire Chief for the City of Galveston.
B. Consider for approval the purchase of recording equipment for the Municipal Court to be able to convert to a Municipal Court of Record. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval a Water Department Late Fee Waiver and Amnesty Program. The program will run from December 1 to December 31, 2013. The Program will be Page 3 of 9 very specific as to who can qualify. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. D. Consider for approval a three-year contract between the City of Galveston Fire Department and Lion Total Care for State mandated NFPA 1851 annual compliance inspection and cleaning of Firefighter protective clothing. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval the purchase of a fire prevention educational tool "Freddie the Fire Truck" totaling $9,320.00, using $5,820.00 in FEMA PW funds and donations from local businesses totaling $3,500.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the lowest responsive bids from C & C Demolition in the amount of $20,000.00 to demolish the following structures: 3521 West Jean, 4401 Avenue O 1/2, and 2906 Avenue M. The funding source will be General Fund and CDBG Funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve the expenditure of $31,400.00, the increase in the grant for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 2, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GLVSN, which is for the construction of the north and south hangar access taxiway. The funding source is the Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. I. Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve an expenditure in the amount of $19,770.00. an increase in the gram for TxDOT Project No. AP GALVESTON 3, TxDOT CSJ No. 1212GVSTN, which is for pavement rehabilitation work for the hangar area north of the terminal. The funding source is the Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. J. Consider for approval the funding of inspection of Water Well 2A, 16, and 17 by Weisinger Incorporated at the price of $21,360.00 to be funded from the Water Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for approval the acceptance of a Lump Sum Fee Proposal of $31,317.24 from AECOM to provide a Historical-Age Resource Survey for the 2.1 Market Street CDBG Project. The funding source for the Historical-Age Resource Survey will come from the 2.1 CDBG Funds allocated from the Market Street Project. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 1 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be a decrease of $5,788.67. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 2 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $10,716.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 3 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $11,391.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Page 5 of 9 Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. P. Consider for approval a revised proposal from LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide additional engineering services associated with the relocation of the Seawolf Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,000.00. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund with reimbursement from FEMA PW SW-165. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Q. Consider for approval Change Order #2 from Mercer Construction for installation of additional sign, warning light, and reflective tape as required by U.S. Coast Guard for the Pirates Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Line Project. The total cost of Change Order #2 is $1,650.00 and the funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. R. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from Barbara R. Herz for construction costs for the Lasker Pool Project. S. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $1,700.00 from Anne Brasier and a matching contribution from the Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund, with a total donation of $3,400.00 for the Lasker Pool Project. T. Consider for approval the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $75,000.00 from Jamail Galveston Foundation to be used towards the Washington Park Project located on 61st Street. U. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with AECOM in the amount of $76,260.00 for the plan and design phase of the 61st Street Pedestrian Bridge at Washington Park; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. V. Consider for approval the extension of contract with Frayre Engineering and Consulting Firm for additional general consulting and engineering services on site for two additional weeks (30 hours), and dedicated five (5) hours for transition effort. The cost is $145.83 per hour. Funding source is the Public Works Engineering Services Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. W. Consider for approval of the annual contract for pipe, parts, and fittings (Bid #13-14¬001) from both HD Supply (total line item unit cost $99,884.83) and CPR Services (total line item unit cost $100,203.97). Funding source is the Public Works Pipe and Plumbing Supply Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. X. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the City and Industrial Development Corporation for a potential Coastal Erosion Protection &Response Act Grant relating to a large scale beach nourishment project for the beaches in front of the Galveston Seawall from 10th Street to 61st Street in an amount not to exceed $562,500.00. upon final approval by the City Attorney. Y. Consider for approval an Economic Development Grant Agreement between the Park Board of Trustees and the Industrial Development Corporation for a large scale beach nourishment project for the beaches in front of the Galveston Seawall from 10th Street to 61st Street in an amount not to exceed $1,209,136, upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accounttemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the acceptance of appraised value, in the amount of S450.00 for an abandoned 120 square feet of street right-of-way. Adjacent property is legally described as Lots 11 and 12 and adjacent 8 feet abandonment of 51st Street, Block 175, Denver Resurvey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant Mark W. Stevens, Attorney, c/o William N. Rowe II; property owner is the City of Galveston; Planning Case Number 13P-60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval awarding lowest bidder for Bid #12-13-060 to T-Construction for the annual contract to conduct the sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and installation of water and sewer taps. The total cost of the contract is $2,169,508.00. The funding source for the sanitary sewer rehabilitation portion of the contract in the amount of $1,969,508.00 is the 2006 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $896,691.00, the 2000 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $5,976.00, and the 2008 Sewer Bonds in the amount of $1,066,841.00. The cost of the water/sewer taps portion of the contract is $200,000.00. The funding source is $100,000.00 Water Distribution Other Contracts Account upon transfer from the Available for Appropriations Account in the Water Improvement Fund, and $100,000.00 Sewer Collections Other Contract Account upon transfer from the Available From Appropriations Account in the Sewer Improvement Fund. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
M. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 1 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be a decrease of $5,788.67. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 2 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $10,716.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. O. Consider for approval Change Order #1 from Boyer, Inc. for the addition of required and deletion of alternate bid items and to extend the date of completion on the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project-Construction Package No. 3 to March 23, 2014. The total cost of Change Order #1 will be an increase of $11,391.77. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is the associated various FEMA PWs and the reappropriated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program). Authorizing the City Page 5 of 9 Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval Task Order #1 with Witt O'Brien's LLC for Disaster Recovery Assistance Technical Support for the City in an amount not to exceed $317,746.77. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. A. Consider for approval the retention of temporary help from Accounttemps which will be funded by the FEMA Project Worksheets Direct Administrative Charges Account, and authorize the expenditure for this fiscal year of $80,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of the low bid of $179,534.00 from D. Wagner Construction Company Inc. (with an additional $18,000.00 contingency) to provide labor, equipment, and materials for the installation of the 10 Mile Road Culvert Project. Funding for the project will come from the Drainage Improvement Capital Outlay Account (Bid #12-13-053). Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval acceptance of $500,000.00 New Freedom Grant Fiscal Year 2013 Project for the installation of ADA ramps at transit stop locations and 50 new locations identified for the balance of grant funds. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder for Bid #12-13-054 to Utility Service Company, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the 1.0MB UTMB Elevated Storage Tank. The cost is $691,300.00 ($742,300.00 total bid minus $51,000.00 in reduction of bid quantity items). The funding source is UTMB in the amount of $350,000.00 and 2008 Water Bond Fund in the amount of $341,300.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval the recommended Capital Improvement Roadway Projects at a cost of $2,018,234.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider for action approving the consent to transfer the Agreement for management services of the City's On-Street Parking Program from Ampco System Parking to ABM Parking Services, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider acceptance by City Council of the final Audit Report on ABM Parking Services Audit.
Discuss and consider for action 12-month extension amendments to two Goodman Corporation Contracts - (1) Maintenance Facility, and (2) Downtown Terminal. LCI Phase 2 Projects, to be completed by December 31, 2014. The delays were beyond the control of TGC as outlined in the agenda packet documentation. No cost increases or changes are requested. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Discuss and consider whether to televise or tape record board, commission or committee meetings and place on the City's website. (Tarlton/Robb)
Discuss and consider for action adopting an Open Records Policy for the City of Galveston. (Robb/Legg)
Discuss and possible approval or staff direction on City Council recommended Neighborhood Improvement Projects funded through Industrial Development Corporation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions: 1. Tree Committee 2. Planning Commission 3. Wharves Board 4. Zoning Board of Adjustment 5. Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority 6. Galveston County Emergency Communication District 7. Discussion of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 11, 12, 13, and 14
City Council 1. Withdrawn. 2. Update on the City's new electricity rate. (Rosen) 3. Report on possible legal action to condemn Ft. Crockett Apartments. (Rosen) 4. Report on National League of Cities Conference. (Robb/Tarlton)
17. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT