September 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Recognize guests and receive public comments (limit 3 minutes each)
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4. (9:00 AM) Conduct Public Hearing on Property Tax Increase
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5. Consider approval of Property Tax Rates for 2024 Tax Year
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6. Approve Minutes of August 14, 2024 Regular Meeting
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7. Consider approval and ratification of investments, including certificates of deposit and other government -backed securities
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8. Discuss status of projects
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8.A. Berth 6 Expansion Project (BUILD Grant)
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8.B. TXDOT Rider 37 1 Grant Project 1 (2.5 - Acre Multimodal Laydown Yard and Truck Queuing Area)
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8.C. TXDOT Rider 37 Grant Project 2 (5 - Acre Truck Queuing Area)
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8.D. TXDOT Seaport Connectivity Project (SCP) 2023 and TXDOT Maritime Infrastructure Program (MIP) 2023 for Railyard Flyover Project
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8.E. FY 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)
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8.F. 2023 Mechanical Maintenance Dredging of Berths 1 - 5 Project (Second Cycle).
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8.G. Community Project Funding 2024 PIDP Grant Requests
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8.H. Data Center Generator Project
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9. Discuss status of Port Dock Office Improvements Project and consider authorizing Release of Retainage
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10. Discuss status of Data Center Project and consider authorizing Release of Retainage
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11. Discuss status of Seafarer’s Center Parking Lot Project and consider authorizing Release of Retainage
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12. Discuss status of Economic Development Administration CARES ACT Recovery Assistance Grant (Berth 5 Backland Improvement Project) and consider authorizing Notice to Bidders
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13. Discuss status of FY 2020 MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grant (Transit Shed #1 Project) and consider authorizing Notice to Bidders
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14. Discuss status of Transit Shed Fire Protection System and Improvements Project (Warehouse 3 & 4) and consider authorizing Notice to Bidders
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15. Discuss status of Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) 2022 Grant Project and consider authorizing issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for both professional engineering and architectural services
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16. Consider acceptance of Proposal for Professional Engineering Design Services for Big Arthur Crane Repairs Project (Sigma Engineers).
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17. Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 for West Side Raised Electrical Utility Platforms Project (Construction Managers of Southeast Texas)
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18. Consider acceptance of proposals for general liability, excess liability and business auto insurance, effective October 1, 2024
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19. Consider payment of invoices
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20. Consider and approve the General Terms and Conditions for Community Project Funding 2024 PIDP Grant
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21. Discuss status of Notice to Bidders for maintenance and other services
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22. Discuss status of Community Outreach and Public Affairs
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23. Discuss status of Contractors Assistance Program for Local, Veteran, Minority and Women-owned business enterprises
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24. Receive report regarding City of Port Arthur Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
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25. Discuss status of study and cost/benefit analysis services for evaluation of grant opportunities
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26. Discuss status of Texas Ports Association – Texas Trucking Association Management Agreement
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27. Discuss status of Foreign Trade Zone Consulting Services Agreement and consider acceptance of proposal for services in connection with activation of Berth 6 (FTI Consulting)
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28. Discuss any items not on agenda without taking action thereon
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29. Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel, real property, economic development negotiations, security matters and litigation. Action may be taken on any and all items discussed in Executive Session upon return to Open Meeting regarding:
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29.A. Personnel (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.074)
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29.B. Real Property (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.072)
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29.B.1. Discuss potential purchases of real property in Navigation District
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29.B.2. Discuss potential leases of real property in Navigation District
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29.C. Conduct deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pertaining to (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.086):
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29.C.1. Liquids Terminal Facilities
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29.C.2. Wood Pellets Storage and Loading Facilities
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29.D. Security Matters (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.076)
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29.E. Litigation (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.071)
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29.E.1. Hurricanes Laura and Delta Insurance Claims
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30. Return to Open Meeting
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31. Consider acceptance of proposal for legal services
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32. Discuss status of legislative matters
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33. Consider acceptance of Port Security Grant, Round 24
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34. Discuss status of USACE-DD7 floodwall replacement project and consider approval of proposed alignment
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35. Adjourn
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