1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Meridith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-026 Charles Dodson, III Claim #14-027 Gary Svestka Claim #14-028 Eileen Donlon
Consider for approval the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives and Projects in the total amount of $1,444,330; CDBG allocation of $1,195,321 and HOME allocation of $249,009. Authorize the City Manager to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications and documents for the Programs upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 45,340 square feet of street right-of-way, north of Harborside Drive. Adjacent property is legally described as "Part of Lot 51 (51-3), Part of Lot 502 (502-7) &.(502-10) & Adjacent Vi Abandoned 65th Street of Trimble and Lindsey Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas". This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 6200 Harborside; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case No. 14P-47).
B. Consider for approval the lowest bid (Bid #13-14-005) from T-Construction for the relocation of a 24" water line. The relocation of the water line also includes replacing a sanitary sewer manhole and a 21" sanitary sewer point repair. The cost is $130,180.00. The funding source is 50% each Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Capital Outlay Account. C. Consider for approval the acceptance of the sole responsive bidder (Bid #13-14-010) Crawley Shoreline Construction, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the Bulkhead Replacement along Lake Madeline Project. The cost is $124,100.00. The funding source is the District 6 IDC Account. D. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase one 2014 Chevrolet Police Tahoe PPV and associated Police equipment from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through HGAC Buy for the Police Department. The total price is $29,696 which will be funded from the Vehicle Replacement Account. E. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment from the local bidder, Classic Auto Group, for $69,385.80 which will be funded from the Garage Capital Outlay Account. F. Consider for approval the payment of $15,511.93 to Texas Bus Sales for the body repairs to Unit IV715. American National Mutual Insurance Company has already compensated the City for these repairs. H. Consider for approval an RFP from Houston Area Urban Community Development Corporation (HAUCDC) a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to complete the City's HOME Investment Partnership Program-CHDO Affordable Housing Project for $467,667.35. I. Consider acceptance of the proposal for a three (3) year contract from GPS Insight, both a Texas Buy Board and GSA (Governmental Service Agency) member, for rental, installation, and annual maintenance plan of 104 GPS units. Set up cost (units and installation) will be $6,805.00 and the annual maintenance is $3,643.20 per month. The funding source is various Public Works Minor Tools Accounts. J. Consider for approval Change Order #2 from Boyer, Inc. for the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project—Construction Package No. 3, extending the completion date by 90 days to a new contract completion date of 20 June 2014 and increasing the contract amount by $5,000.00 to a new total cost of $1,732,644.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program.) K. Consider for acceptance from the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Electronics Resource & Recovery Committee Grant in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($500.00) which is awarded for advertising costs associated with the Electronic Waste Recycling Day. L. Consider for approval additional work performed by the Craig C. Bonner Company to compete work orders and other services for Public Works Meters Services Division. Total cost is $24,510.00. The funding source is (50% each) the Water Distribution and Sewer Collections Other Services Account. M. Consider for approval additional engineering cost of $7,600.00 for Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman for the rehabilitation of Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund, to be reimbursed partially from FEMA once percentages have been determined. There is possible reimbursement from CDBG Round 2.2. O. Consider for approval a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Galveston Police Department and the Galveston County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for mutual assistance during times of natural disasters or civil emergencies. P. Consider for approval authorizing the City Attorney to obtain an opinion from the Attorney General as to whether the City Council can impose residency and term limit requirements on City-appointed members to boards of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Q. Consider for approval Mayor Yarbrough's endorsement of the nomination of William "Tres" Atkins to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council for the Texas "Commercial/At-Large" seat.
Consider for approval minutes of the May 19, 2014 Special Meeting, the May 22, 2014 Workshop, the May 22, 2014 Regular Meeting, and the May 29, 2014 Special Meeting.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for Tax Year 2014,Pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Galveston Police Department and the County of Galveston for mutual assistance during times of natural disasters, civil emergencies, and other law enforcement related actions.
Discuss and consider for action ex-officio appointments to City boards, committees, and commissions for the following: Airport Advisory Committee, Animal Services Advisory Board, Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Commission for the Arts, Families, Children and Youth Board, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Galveston Housing Authority, Galveston Wharves Board, Industrial Development Corporation, Intermodal Transportation Committee, Landmark Commission, Park Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, H-GAC Board of Directors, and H-GAC Transportation Policy Council; and consider no ex-officio appointments for Building Standards Commission, East End Lagoon Ad Hoc Committee, Tax Foreclosed Property Committee, and Tree Committee.
Discuss and consider for action appointing Melvin Williams to the Industrial Development Corporation as recommended by the Park Board of Trustees.
Discuss and consider for action the reappointment of Jeffery L. Sjostrom to the H-GAC Gulf Coast Economic Development District.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A B. City Attorney Status report - McCardell v. HUD, etal, CA NO. 3:13-CV-00439 pending in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas C. City Manager's Report N/A
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A B. City Attorney Status report - McCardell v. HUD, etal, CA NO. 3:13-CV-00439 pending in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas C. City Manager's Report N/A 14. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 12, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Meridith Holt, Grace Episcopal Church 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 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Claim #14-026 Charles Dodson, III Claim #14-027 Gary Svestka Claim #14-028 Eileen Donlon
Consider for approval the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Consolidated Program Objectives and Projects in the total amount of $1,444,330; CDBG allocation of $1,195,321 and HOME allocation of $249,009. Authorize the City Manager to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and execute all necessary contracts, certifications and documents for the Programs upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, abandoning approximately 45,340 square feet of street right-of-way, north of Harborside Drive. Adjacent property is legally described as "Part of Lot 51 (51-3), Part of Lot 502 (502-7) &.(502-10) & Adjacent Vi Abandoned 65th Street of Trimble and Lindsey Section 1, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas". This property is more commonly described as "adjacent to 6200 Harborside; making various findings and provisions related to the subject (Planning Case No. 14P-47).
B. Consider for approval the lowest bid (Bid #13-14-005) from T-Construction for the relocation of a 24" water line. The relocation of the water line also includes replacing a sanitary sewer manhole and a 21" sanitary sewer point repair. The cost is $130,180.00. The funding source is 50% each Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Capital Outlay Account. C. Consider for approval the acceptance of the sole responsive bidder (Bid #13-14-010) Crawley Shoreline Construction, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials for the Bulkhead Replacement along Lake Madeline Project. The cost is $124,100.00. The funding source is the District 6 IDC Account. D. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase one 2014 Chevrolet Police Tahoe PPV and associated Police equipment from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through HGAC Buy for the Police Department. The total price is $29,696 which will be funded from the Vehicle Replacement Account. E. Consider for approval allowing the Garage to purchase the listed service vehicles and associated equipment from the local bidder, Classic Auto Group, for $69,385.80 which will be funded from the Garage Capital Outlay Account. F. Consider for approval the payment of $15,511.93 to Texas Bus Sales for the body repairs to Unit IV715. American National Mutual Insurance Company has already compensated the City for these repairs. H. Consider for approval an RFP from Houston Area Urban Community Development Corporation (HAUCDC) a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to complete the City's HOME Investment Partnership Program-CHDO Affordable Housing Project for $467,667.35. I. Consider acceptance of the proposal for a three (3) year contract from GPS Insight, both a Texas Buy Board and GSA (Governmental Service Agency) member, for rental, installation, and annual maintenance plan of 104 GPS units. Set up cost (units and installation) will be $6,805.00 and the annual maintenance is $3,643.20 per month. The funding source is various Public Works Minor Tools Accounts. J. Consider for approval Change Order #2 from Boyer, Inc. for the Multi-Lift Station Repair Project—Construction Package No. 3, extending the completion date by 90 days to a new contract completion date of 20 June 2014 and increasing the contract amount by $5,000.00 to a new total cost of $1,732,644.86. The funding source for the Multi-Lift Station Project is various FEMA Project Worksheets (PW's) for each lift station and re-allocated 2008 Sewer Bond proceeds (with possible reimbursement from the CDBG Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Round 2.2 program.) K. Consider for acceptance from the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Electronics Resource & Recovery Committee Grant in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($500.00) which is awarded for advertising costs associated with the Electronic Waste Recycling Day. L. Consider for approval additional work performed by the Craig C. Bonner Company to compete work orders and other services for Public Works Meters Services Division. Total cost is $24,510.00. The funding source is (50% each) the Water Distribution and Sewer Collections Other Services Account. M. Consider for approval additional engineering cost of $7,600.00 for Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman for the rehabilitation of Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding source is the Sewer Improvement Fund, to be reimbursed partially from FEMA once percentages have been determined. There is possible reimbursement from CDBG Round 2.2. O. Consider for approval a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Galveston Police Department and the Galveston County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for mutual assistance during times of natural disasters or civil emergencies. P. Consider for approval authorizing the City Attorney to obtain an opinion from the Attorney General as to whether the City Council can impose residency and term limit requirements on City-appointed members to boards of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Q. Consider for approval Mayor Yarbrough's endorsement of the nomination of William "Tres" Atkins to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council for the Texas "Commercial/At-Large" seat.
Consider for approval minutes of the May 19, 2014 Special Meeting, the May 22, 2014 Workshop, the May 22, 2014 Regular Meeting, and the May 29, 2014 Special Meeting.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, adopting the Homestead, Elderly, and Disabled Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for Tax Year 2014,Pursuant to Chapter 33, Section 33-24 of the Code of the City of Galveston 1982, as amended; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Galveston Police Department and the County of Galveston for mutual assistance during times of natural disasters, civil emergencies, and other law enforcement related actions.
Discuss and consider for action ex-officio appointments to City boards, committees, and commissions for the following: Airport Advisory Committee, Animal Services Advisory Board, Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Commission for the Arts, Families, Children and Youth Board, Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Galveston Housing Authority, Galveston Wharves Board, Industrial Development Corporation, Intermodal Transportation Committee, Landmark Commission, Park Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, H-GAC Board of Directors, and H-GAC Transportation Policy Council; and consider no ex-officio appointments for Building Standards Commission, East End Lagoon Ad Hoc Committee, Tax Foreclosed Property Committee, and Tree Committee.
Discuss and consider for action appointing Melvin Williams to the Industrial Development Corporation as recommended by the Park Board of Trustees.
Discuss and consider for action the reappointment of Jeffery L. Sjostrom to the H-GAC Gulf Coast Economic Development District.
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A B. City Attorney Status report - McCardell v. HUD, etal, CA NO. 3:13-CV-00439 pending in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas C. City Manager's Report N/A
DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Council N/A B. City Attorney Status report - McCardell v. HUD, etal, CA NO. 3:13-CV-00439 pending in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas C. City Manager's Report N/A 14. ADJOURNMENT