1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by CM Banks. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, 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. National Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness Week b. Presentation of CRS recognition by FEMA 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Consider for approval of an Economic Development Agreement between the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Corporation and the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance to facilitate research and studies for alternative protections to businesses in the City of Galveston from hurricanes and storm surges (otherwise known as the Ike Dike Study). Funding source is the Economic Development Silo of the 4B Sales Tax in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
City Manager's Report 1. Update on Johnson Controls Report and Water Meter Transmitter Repairs
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-020 Troyce Henry Claim # 14-021 Domenico Nuckols Claim # 14-022 Josefma Arriaga
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" Land Use in conjunction with a Wireless Communication Tower in a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 26326 San Luis Pass and legally described as Reserve A, Base Substation, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-40; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: A. Consider for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Gulf Coast Center to provide two Center-owned handicap accessible vehicles and qualified drivers to the City of Galveston in the event of a formal mandatory evacuation. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. B. Consider for approval of an Economic Development Agreement between the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Corporation and the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance to facilitate research and studies for alternative protections to businesses in the City of Galveston from hurricanes and storm surges (otherwise known as the Ike Dike Study). Funding source is the Economic Development Silo of the 4B Sales Tax in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed police service vehicles and associated equipment from the only bidder, Silsbee Ford, for $285,776.00 which will be funded from the Garage Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. D. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2015 Ford bucket truck from Silsbee Ford through Buy Board for a total price of $106,659.20, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval the payment of $18,746.71 to Harborside Collision Center for the body repairs to Unit 1844, which has been refunded by Texas Municipal League Insurance. Unit 1844 is a 2012 fire rescue truck currently valued at $90,882.17. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the purchase of one John Deere 41 OK backhoe from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services through HGAC Buy for a total price of $109,572.00, which will be funded by the Wastewater Drainage Capital Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. G. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment from the lowest bidder, McRee Ford, for $88,557.25 which will be funded from the Garage and Refuse Capital Outlay Accounts. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2015 Peterbilt 348 16-18 cubic yard dump truck from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for a total price of $134,802.00, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. I. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2014 Hino 268 6-8 cubic yard dump truck from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for a total price of $85,925.00, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. K. Consider for approval awarding to the sole response, Beachtown Lawn Service (Bid #13-14-004) the contract for planting various landscaping at the Isla Del Sol Elevated Storage Tank and Terramar Wastewater Treatment facilities. The cost is $34,500.00. The funding source is the 50/50 Supply/Wastewater Treatment Plant Lot Maintenance Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for approval the renewal of our Banner - Financial System maintenance contract for $65,881.83. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for approval the award of the lowest quote to Fred Hartel Co. for roof replacement at the Traffic Barn. The cost is $20,160.00. The funding source is the Traffic Division Building Repair Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County of Galveston relating to the Washington Park and 61st Street Boat Ramp Project; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Item 11 was added to the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS A. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming the Splash Pad at Menard Park located at 2222 28th Street in honor and lasting memory of Mr. James Steadham; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. B. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming the Splash Pad at Wright Cuney Park located at 718 41st Street in honor and lasting memory of Mr. Alex Prince; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Better Parks for Galveston Non-Profit Organization to include certain provisions in its by-laws relating to board membership; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions:
Receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the impact of State law on Council's power of appointment to TIRZ boards (Beeton/Tarlton).
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT
May 08, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by CM Banks. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, 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. National Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness Week b. Presentation of CRS recognition by FEMA 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Consider for approval of an Economic Development Agreement between the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Corporation and the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance to facilitate research and studies for alternative protections to businesses in the City of Galveston from hurricanes and storm surges (otherwise known as the Ike Dike Study). Funding source is the Economic Development Silo of the 4B Sales Tax in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.
City Manager's Report 1. Update on Johnson Controls Report and Water Meter Transmitter Repairs
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-020 Troyce Henry Claim # 14-021 Domenico Nuckols Claim # 14-022 Josefma Arriaga
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television, or Microwave Tower" Land Use in conjunction with a Wireless Communication Tower in a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 26326 San Luis Pass and legally described as Reserve A, Base Substation, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-40; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
CONSENT ITEMS The following items shall be considered for action as a whole, unless one or more Council Members objects: A. Consider for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Gulf Coast Center to provide two Center-owned handicap accessible vehicles and qualified drivers to the City of Galveston in the event of a formal mandatory evacuation. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. B. Consider for approval of an Economic Development Agreement between the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Corporation and the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance to facilitate research and studies for alternative protections to businesses in the City of Galveston from hurricanes and storm surges (otherwise known as the Ike Dike Study). Funding source is the Economic Development Silo of the 4B Sales Tax in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. C. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed police service vehicles and associated equipment from the only bidder, Silsbee Ford, for $285,776.00 which will be funded from the Garage Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. D. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2015 Ford bucket truck from Silsbee Ford through Buy Board for a total price of $106,659.20, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. E. Consider for approval the payment of $18,746.71 to Harborside Collision Center for the body repairs to Unit 1844, which has been refunded by Texas Municipal League Insurance. Unit 1844 is a 2012 fire rescue truck currently valued at $90,882.17. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. F. Consider for approval the purchase of one John Deere 41 OK backhoe from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services through HGAC Buy for a total price of $109,572.00, which will be funded by the Wastewater Drainage Capital Improvement Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. G. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment from the lowest bidder, McRee Ford, for $88,557.25 which will be funded from the Garage and Refuse Capital Outlay Accounts. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. H. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2015 Peterbilt 348 16-18 cubic yard dump truck from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for a total price of $134,802.00, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. I. Consider for approval the purchase of one 2014 Hino 268 6-8 cubic yard dump truck from Rush Truck Center through HGAC Buy for a total price of $85,925.00, which will be funded by the Garages Capital Outlay Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. K. Consider for approval awarding to the sole response, Beachtown Lawn Service (Bid #13-14-004) the contract for planting various landscaping at the Isla Del Sol Elevated Storage Tank and Terramar Wastewater Treatment facilities. The cost is $34,500.00. The funding source is the 50/50 Supply/Wastewater Treatment Plant Lot Maintenance Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. L. Consider for approval the renewal of our Banner - Financial System maintenance contract for $65,881.83. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. M. Consider for approval the award of the lowest quote to Fred Hartel Co. for roof replacement at the Traffic Barn. The cost is $20,160.00. The funding source is the Traffic Division Building Repair Account. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. N. Consider for approval a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County of Galveston relating to the Washington Park and 61st Street Boat Ramp Project; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney. Item 11 was added to the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS A. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming the Splash Pad at Menard Park located at 2222 28th Street in honor and lasting memory of Mr. James Steadham; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. B. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming the Splash Pad at Wright Cuney Park located at 718 41st Street in honor and lasting memory of Mr. Alex Prince; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. C. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Better Parks for Galveston Non-Profit Organization to include certain provisions in its by-laws relating to board membership; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date.
Consider for action Mayor and Council Appointments to various City Boards, Committees, and Commissions:
Receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the impact of State law on Council's power of appointment to TIRZ boards (Beeton/Tarlton).
18. STATUS REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. ADJOURNMENT