1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 4,2011, Special Meeting B. August 4, 2011, Emergency Meeting C. August 11,2011, Regular Meeting D. August 17, 2011, Special Meeting
7. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Galveston Island Humane Society B. ASPCA Challenge Awards Month C. Dr. Johnson and Lifelong Learning Month
8. COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS A. Mary Hernandez Claim #11-050 B. Libor Stetka Claim # 11-051 C. MacEnroe McQuade Claim # 11-052 9. ORDINANCES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning all property rights reserved by Ordinance dated August 9. 1926, as recorded in Book 387 Page 407-08, and by Ordinance No. 72-54, as recorded in Book 2453 Page 837 of the Deed of Records of Galveston County in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Reserving all rights of the City in the roads and utility easements set forth in the subdivision as currently platted for the Galveston County Justice Center amending plat as recorded under plat record 2004A Map Nos. 200 and 201 of the Galveston County map records filed in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an abandonment instrument; making various finds and provisions related to the subject. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an approximate 1.700 square-foot portion of 59th Street and alley right-of-way. Adjacent property is located at 2725 59th Street and legally described as "Lots 27, 28, and 29, of Block 9, of the Kinkead's Addition, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary deed in form and content approved by the City Attorney; Planning Case Number 1 IP-108; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C. Consider for action an Ordinance of the City Of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a "One-Family Two Dwelling" District (1F-2) to a "Retail" (R) Zoning District on property located north of FM 3005, south of Stewart Road, east of Las Palmas, west of 13 mile road and legally described as parts of Lots 108 and 109 and a portion of the 50-foot platted county road (not open). Trimble And Lindsey Survey Section 3. in the City and County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11P-88; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. B. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 570 on the tax foreclosed property list to Roberto L. Alanis; the property is legally described as "the North One-Half (N 1/2) of Lot Twelve (12), Block Two Hundred Sixty-Seven (267), in the City and County of Galveston. Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 008-31¬1957 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 571 on the tax foreclosed property list to Maurice and Anna McNeal; the property is legally described as "the Southwest part of Lot Seven (7) and the Northwest part of Lot Eight (8), Block Five Hundred Nine (509), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 574 on the tax foreclosed property list to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of Galveston; the property is legally described as "Lots Fifteen (15) & Sixteen (16), Block One Hundred Twenty (120), Denver Resurvey in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's File Number 17949 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County. Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 577 on the tax foreclosed property list to Tarris L. Woods; the property is legally described as "West 46 feet of Lot Eight (8-2), Block Eighty-Nine (89), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 014-768-1723 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston county, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. F. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 578 on the tax foreclosed property list to Tahar Garfaoui; the property is legally described as "the South Forty (40) Feet of Lot One (1) & Southwest part of Lot Two (2-1), Block Four Hundred Forty-Eight (448), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 010-58-0984 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 580 on the tax foreclosed property list to Bobby Granger; the property is legally described as "Lot One Hundred Forty-Six (146), Block Three (3), Indian Beach, Galveston County, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 008-78-1366 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. H. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging the County of Galveston, Texas through the Galveston County Commissioner's Court to maintain the current number of County Commissioners representing Galveston, Texas as well as the current number of Justice of the Peace precincts serving Galveston, Texas, as it is essential to maintain the accessibility to services in order to protect the rights of our citizens; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this resolution to County Judge Mark Henry; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: A. Consider for approval the request to delay the Execution deadline for the Development and Facilities Agreement for the Transit Terminal to December 31, 2011. B. Consider for approval, allowing the City of Galveston Chamber of Commerce to use the City seal in promotional materials for an education oriented event to promote young entrepreneurs. C. Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder (BID# 10-11-025) ALLCO Construction for the lift station number 1 improvement project in the amount of $1,962,244.90. The funding source is CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant Non-Housing Program Phase I. D. Consider for approval the low bid from K2 Services for the installation of a new premium efficiency electric motor and required support and the repair of the Associated All is Chaimers Horizontal Split Case Booster Pump for the amount of $24,950.00. Funding source is water supply equipment repairs account 4010-611803-531230-460100. E. Consider for approval amending FEMA project worksheet (PW) IT-115, which is an in-kind replacement of a Blue-Bird Bus to an improved project. After the deduction of the city insurance proceeds, PW IT-115 will total $140,931.30 which will contribute to the amended PW and will be utilized for the purchase of anew Island Transit bus. F. Consider for approval the low bid of $23,900.00, from AAR Inc. for the abatement for asbestos floor tile mastic and mold remediation of the City of Galveston Bersinger Building located at 402-30th Street. Funding source will be FEMA approved PW TR-115.
A. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget. B. Discuss tax rate for Fiscal Year 2012, propose and vote on the 2011 tax rate, if proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take record vote and schedule date, time, and place of public hearings.
C. Discuss and consider for action partnering with UTMB in its application for a Promise Neighborhood Planning Grant. D. Consider for approval of the withdrawal of American Homestar as awarded contractor for (RFP# 10-11-019) for the reconstruction of 23 owner occupied housing units that had a base bid amount of $3,045,880.69. Funding source was to be provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. E. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11-019) for the reconstruction of 23 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $3,119,084.88 from Compass Pointe. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Housing Program. F. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11 -026) for the rehabilitation of 28 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,597,515.21 from Consolidated Concepts, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. G. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11-025) for the rehabilitation of 19 owner occupied housing units in abase bid amount of $1,718,153.37 from JC Cantera Homes, Inc. Funding source is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. H. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11 -028) for the rehabilitation of 23 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,014,707.57 from JC Cantera Homes, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. I. Consider for action approving acceptance of a grant from CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Program Round 2, Phase 1 for the amount of $17,420,900.00 and authorizing the city manager to execute all grant documents. J. Consider for approval to authorize a request for the expenditure of City of Galveston Bonds held at the Gulf Coast Water Authority for the City's portion of the construction costs of the Galveston Railroad Causeway widening project in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00. The funding source is Gulf Coast water Authority Bond proceeds.
Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. Change of vote discussion.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: (1) Families, Children and Youth Board
Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. Change of vote discussion continued.
Aug 25, 2011 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 4,2011, Special Meeting B. August 4, 2011, Emergency Meeting C. August 11,2011, Regular Meeting D. August 17, 2011, Special Meeting
7. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Galveston Island Humane Society B. ASPCA Challenge Awards Month C. Dr. Johnson and Lifelong Learning Month
8. COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS A. Mary Hernandez Claim #11-050 B. Libor Stetka Claim # 11-051 C. MacEnroe McQuade Claim # 11-052 9. ORDINANCES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning all property rights reserved by Ordinance dated August 9. 1926, as recorded in Book 387 Page 407-08, and by Ordinance No. 72-54, as recorded in Book 2453 Page 837 of the Deed of Records of Galveston County in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Reserving all rights of the City in the roads and utility easements set forth in the subdivision as currently platted for the Galveston County Justice Center amending plat as recorded under plat record 2004A Map Nos. 200 and 201 of the Galveston County map records filed in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an abandonment instrument; making various finds and provisions related to the subject. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning an approximate 1.700 square-foot portion of 59th Street and alley right-of-way. Adjacent property is located at 2725 59th Street and legally described as "Lots 27, 28, and 29, of Block 9, of the Kinkead's Addition, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary deed in form and content approved by the City Attorney; Planning Case Number 1 IP-108; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. C. Consider for action an Ordinance of the City Of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from a "One-Family Two Dwelling" District (1F-2) to a "Retail" (R) Zoning District on property located north of FM 3005, south of Stewart Road, east of Las Palmas, west of 13 mile road and legally described as parts of Lots 108 and 109 and a portion of the 50-foot platted county road (not open). Trimble And Lindsey Survey Section 3. in the City and County Of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11P-88; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. B. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 570 on the tax foreclosed property list to Roberto L. Alanis; the property is legally described as "the North One-Half (N 1/2) of Lot Twelve (12), Block Two Hundred Sixty-Seven (267), in the City and County of Galveston. Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 008-31¬1957 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 571 on the tax foreclosed property list to Maurice and Anna McNeal; the property is legally described as "the Southwest part of Lot Seven (7) and the Northwest part of Lot Eight (8), Block Five Hundred Nine (509), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas"; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 574 on the tax foreclosed property list to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of Galveston; the property is legally described as "Lots Fifteen (15) & Sixteen (16), Block One Hundred Twenty (120), Denver Resurvey in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's File Number 17949 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County. Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 577 on the tax foreclosed property list to Tarris L. Woods; the property is legally described as "West 46 feet of Lot Eight (8-2), Block Eighty-Nine (89), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 014-768-1723 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston county, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. F. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 578 on the tax foreclosed property list to Tahar Garfaoui; the property is legally described as "the South Forty (40) Feet of Lot One (1) & Southwest part of Lot Two (2-1), Block Four Hundred Forty-Eight (448), in the City and County of Galveston, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 010-58-0984 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the sale of a certain tax foreclosed property referred to as property Item Number 580 on the tax foreclosed property list to Bobby Granger; the property is legally described as "Lot One Hundred Forty-Six (146), Block Three (3), Indian Beach, Galveston County, Texas," said property being more particularly described in the instrument recorded at Clerk's Film Code Number 008-78-1366 in the Official Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas; authorizing Mayor Joe Jaworski to execute a deed to the purchaser; declaring findings of fact and providing for an effective date. H. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, urging the County of Galveston, Texas through the Galveston County Commissioner's Court to maintain the current number of County Commissioners representing Galveston, Texas as well as the current number of Justice of the Peace precincts serving Galveston, Texas, as it is essential to maintain the accessibility to services in order to protect the rights of our citizens; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this resolution to County Judge Mark Henry; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: A. Consider for approval the request to delay the Execution deadline for the Development and Facilities Agreement for the Transit Terminal to December 31, 2011. B. Consider for approval, allowing the City of Galveston Chamber of Commerce to use the City seal in promotional materials for an education oriented event to promote young entrepreneurs. C. Consider for approval of the low responsive bidder (BID# 10-11-025) ALLCO Construction for the lift station number 1 improvement project in the amount of $1,962,244.90. The funding source is CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant Non-Housing Program Phase I. D. Consider for approval the low bid from K2 Services for the installation of a new premium efficiency electric motor and required support and the repair of the Associated All is Chaimers Horizontal Split Case Booster Pump for the amount of $24,950.00. Funding source is water supply equipment repairs account 4010-611803-531230-460100. E. Consider for approval amending FEMA project worksheet (PW) IT-115, which is an in-kind replacement of a Blue-Bird Bus to an improved project. After the deduction of the city insurance proceeds, PW IT-115 will total $140,931.30 which will contribute to the amended PW and will be utilized for the purchase of anew Island Transit bus. F. Consider for approval the low bid of $23,900.00, from AAR Inc. for the abatement for asbestos floor tile mastic and mold remediation of the City of Galveston Bersinger Building located at 402-30th Street. Funding source will be FEMA approved PW TR-115.
A. Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget. B. Discuss tax rate for Fiscal Year 2012, propose and vote on the 2011 tax rate, if proposed tax rate will exceed the effective tax rate, take record vote and schedule date, time, and place of public hearings.
C. Discuss and consider for action partnering with UTMB in its application for a Promise Neighborhood Planning Grant. D. Consider for approval of the withdrawal of American Homestar as awarded contractor for (RFP# 10-11-019) for the reconstruction of 23 owner occupied housing units that had a base bid amount of $3,045,880.69. Funding source was to be provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. E. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11-019) for the reconstruction of 23 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $3,119,084.88 from Compass Pointe. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Housing Program. F. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11 -026) for the rehabilitation of 28 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,597,515.21 from Consolidated Concepts, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. G. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11-025) for the rehabilitation of 19 owner occupied housing units in abase bid amount of $1,718,153.37 from JC Cantera Homes, Inc. Funding source is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. H. Consider for approval of the lowest, most responsive proposal (RFP#10-11 -028) for the rehabilitation of 23 owner occupied housing units in a base bid amount of $2,014,707.57 from JC Cantera Homes, Inc. Funding is provided under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Program. I. Consider for action approving acceptance of a grant from CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Program Round 2, Phase 1 for the amount of $17,420,900.00 and authorizing the city manager to execute all grant documents. J. Consider for approval to authorize a request for the expenditure of City of Galveston Bonds held at the Gulf Coast Water Authority for the City's portion of the construction costs of the Galveston Railroad Causeway widening project in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00. The funding source is Gulf Coast water Authority Bond proceeds.
Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. Change of vote discussion.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: (1) Families, Children and Youth Board
Consider for Action a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a replacement Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) as Licensor and Galveston County, Texas, and various municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state located within Galveston County, Texas, for use of SFISD Property during a natural or man-made disaster. Change of vote discussion continued.