1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Notices of Claim: 10068 - James W. Little, 10069 - Richard Hughart
ORDINANCES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from "Heavy Industrial" (HI) to "Planned Development" (PD) Zoning District on property located at 100 Seawolf Parkway and commonly known as Seawolf Park and legally described as Tract 24 (39.88 acres) and Tract 51 (3.548 acres), E. Smith Survey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 10P-71).
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending the total operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, by transferring $155,000 from various General Fund Accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with partial funding for a E-One HP78 Aerial Fire Truck for the Fire Suppression Division. B. Consider for approval an Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Park Board of Trustees for distribution of proceeds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing certain City officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the city of Galveston, into and from the City’s duly designated depositories or investment accounts, authorizing signatures of said City officials.
Consider for action providing the City Attorney and outside legal counsel David Salyer authority to enter into a Settlement Agreement in the matter styled The City of Galveston, Texas vs. Christopher Columbus Street Market LLC; Alfio Fichera and Edwin A. Eubanks; Cause 10CV1526 in the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project."
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Galveston County Stewart Road Project.
Consider for approval of lowest bid (Bid #10-070) from U.S. Fence and Gate for repair to fences and gates throughout the City. Cost for this project is $158,753.00. Funding source is 90% FEMA and the remaining 10% will come from various Public Works and Island Transit Department Accounts.
Consider for approval seven change orders to Holiday Builders Inc. for the Island Transit Maintenance Facility renovation/expansion project which was previously awarded under RFB#09-10-011 in the total amount of $12,853.43. Funding source is FTA and ARRA accounts.
Consider for approval the purchase of one new E-One HP78 Arial Fire Truck for the Fire Department to be purchased from Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus through HGAC Buy for a total price of $650,000 which will be funded by funds from the Tankel Estate and the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Consider for approval the continuing rentals of numerous by-pass pumps from Godwin Pump and Equipment for the operation of lift stations, the main, and Airport WWTP for the protection of human safety and welfare for emergency recovery following Hurricane Ike. The estimated cost of the additional rental time is $88,000.00 per month until completion. The funding source is FEMA reimbursement.
Consider for action the submittal of an alternate project to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of Ballistic Vests, Ballistic Helmets, Gas Masks and Assorted Pouches. Cost of project is $51,011.38. Funding source is 81% PW#14485 and 7782 and 19% City match, local seized funds.
Consider for action providing the City Attorney and outside legal counsel John Eckel authority to enter into a Settlement Agreement in the matter styled George Wood vs. The City of Galveston, Texas and the Building Standards Commission, Cause 09CV0761 in the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas.
Discuss and consider for action directing the Park Board to reimburse the City of Galveston’s Convention Center Surplus Fund $575,190.00.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Wharves Board 2. Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals 3. HGAC Gulf Coast Economic Board 4. HGAC Board of Directors - Alternate 5. HGAC Transportation Policy Council - Alternate
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on CDBG Round II Funding.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on CDBG Round II Funding.
Sep 09, 2010 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Notices of Claim: 10068 - James W. Little, 10069 - Richard Hughart
ORDINANCES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consider for action an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from "Heavy Industrial" (HI) to "Planned Development" (PD) Zoning District on property located at 100 Seawolf Parkway and commonly known as Seawolf Park and legally described as Tract 24 (39.88 acres) and Tract 51 (3.548 acres), E. Smith Survey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas (Planning Case Number 10P-71).
PUBLIC COMMENT The public shall be allowed to address one or more agenda or non-agenda items. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes, regardless of the number of items addressed.
A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas amending the total operating fund budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, by transferring $155,000 from various General Fund Accounts to adjust and properly record unforeseen expenses in connection with partial funding for a E-One HP78 Aerial Fire Truck for the Fire Suppression Division. B. Consider for approval an Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Park Board of Trustees for distribution of proceeds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas authorizing certain City officials to invest, withdraw, transfer, and disburse any and all funds of the city of Galveston, into and from the City’s duly designated depositories or investment accounts, authorizing signatures of said City officials.
Consider for action providing the City Attorney and outside legal counsel David Salyer authority to enter into a Settlement Agreement in the matter styled The City of Galveston, Texas vs. Christopher Columbus Street Market LLC; Alfio Fichera and Edwin A. Eubanks; Cause 10CV1526 in the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning Seawall parking project."
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on the Galveston County Stewart Road Project.
Consider for approval of lowest bid (Bid #10-070) from U.S. Fence and Gate for repair to fences and gates throughout the City. Cost for this project is $158,753.00. Funding source is 90% FEMA and the remaining 10% will come from various Public Works and Island Transit Department Accounts.
Consider for approval seven change orders to Holiday Builders Inc. for the Island Transit Maintenance Facility renovation/expansion project which was previously awarded under RFB#09-10-011 in the total amount of $12,853.43. Funding source is FTA and ARRA accounts.
Consider for approval the purchase of one new E-One HP78 Arial Fire Truck for the Fire Department to be purchased from Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus through HGAC Buy for a total price of $650,000 which will be funded by funds from the Tankel Estate and the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Consider for approval the continuing rentals of numerous by-pass pumps from Godwin Pump and Equipment for the operation of lift stations, the main, and Airport WWTP for the protection of human safety and welfare for emergency recovery following Hurricane Ike. The estimated cost of the additional rental time is $88,000.00 per month until completion. The funding source is FEMA reimbursement.
Consider for action the submittal of an alternate project to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of Ballistic Vests, Ballistic Helmets, Gas Masks and Assorted Pouches. Cost of project is $51,011.38. Funding source is 81% PW#14485 and 7782 and 19% City match, local seized funds.
Consider for action providing the City Attorney and outside legal counsel John Eckel authority to enter into a Settlement Agreement in the matter styled George Wood vs. The City of Galveston, Texas and the Building Standards Commission, Cause 09CV0761 in the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas.
Discuss and consider for action directing the Park Board to reimburse the City of Galveston’s Convention Center Surplus Fund $575,190.00.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS A. Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Wharves Board 2. Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals 3. HGAC Gulf Coast Economic Board 4. HGAC Board of Directors - Alternate 5. HGAC Transportation Policy Council - Alternate
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on CDBG Round II Funding.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction on CDBG Round II Funding.