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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.
B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Michael Fife, Council Member.
C. Pledges to The Flags - Michael Fife, Council Member.
D. Personal/Audience Comments.
E. Reports:
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
F. New Business:
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
G. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from Mayor and City Council:
H. Adjourn.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.
B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Michael Fife, Council Member.
C. Pledges to The Flags - Michael Fife, Council Member.
D. Personal/Audience Comments.
E. Reports:
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
F. New Business:
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
G. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from Mayor and City Council:
H. Adjourn.
Jan 25, 2016 Mayor and Council - Regular Session
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Regular Session - 7:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.
B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Michael Fife, Council Member.
C. Pledges to The Flags - Michael Fife, Council Member.
D. Personal/Audience Comments.
E. Reports:
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
F. New Business:
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
G. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from Mayor and City Council:
H. Adjourn.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor.
B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Michael Fife, Council Member.
C. Pledges to The Flags - Michael Fife, Council Member.
D. Personal/Audience Comments.
E. Reports:
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
1. City Manager's Report regarding communication, field and personnel updates, calendar reminders, and notes of appreciation - Submitted by Paul A. Hofmann, City Manager.
2. FY 2016 First Quarter Report for the City of Bellaire, Texas - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
3. Presentation of a Report and Recommendations to City Council by a special committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Council to review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas (the "Rules") and present any proposed revisions thereto; and consideration of and possible action on the Committee's recommendations as set forth therein: (a) adoption of the Committee's proposed rules to replace and supersede all prior Rules; and (b) adoption of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of repealing Section 2-3, Time and place for Council meetings, and Section 2-19, Consent agenda - Presented and submitted by Andrew S. Friedberg, Mayor, on behalf of the committee.
F. New Business:
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
1. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
a. Approval of Minutes:
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
i. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 6:15 PM
ii. Minutes of Dec 21, 2015 7:00 PM
iii. Minutes of Jan 4, 2016 7:00 PM
b. Code Suspension:
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, temporarily suspending the application of Chapter 27, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Article V, Public Parks, Section 27-95, Curfew Imposed, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the purpose of allowing the Optimist Club of Bellaire to hold their Annual Barbecue (BBQ) Fundraiser in the Feld Park parking lot located at 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire, Texas, from February 4, 2016, to February 7, 2016, said suspension to commence at 11:00 p.m. and terminate at 5:00 a.m. on the evenings and/or early mornings of Thursday, February 4, 2016, Friday, February 5, 2016, Saturday, February 6, 2016, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Submitted by Cheryl Bright, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, on behalf of the Optimist Club of Bellaire.
c. Authorized Representatives:
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
i. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool/TexPool Prime), withdrawing funds from TexPool/TexPool Prime, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted By Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
ii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexSTAR Local Government Investment Pool (TexSTAR), withdrawing funds from TexSTAR, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
iii. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending the authorized representatives for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for purposes of transmitting funds for investment in the TexasTERM Local Government Investment Pool (TexasTERM), withdrawing funds from TexasTERM, issuing letters of instruction, and taking all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds - Submitted by Diane K. White, Assistant City Manager.
d. Waiver of Fee(s):
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
Consideration of and possible action on a request to authorize the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to waive the $30.00 administrative fee charged for the issuance of Community Event Sign permits - Submitted by John McDonald, Director of Development Services.
2. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s):
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department for City Council approval, by ordinance, of an amendment to a Contract and Agreement for Engineering Services by and between HDR Engineering, Inc., and the City of Bellaire, Texas, for engineering services associated with the Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and authorization for the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract amendment proposal with HDR for additional engineering design and construction phase services - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
b. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Public Works Department to award Bid No. 16-002, Rebuild Bellaire Phase Five-B Reconstruction Project, to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 and to adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., for said project in an amount not to exceed $8,393,297.00 - Submitted by Brant Gary, Director of Public Works.
c. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a contract for hosted telephone exchange services with Meriplex Communications, Ltd., for a three-year period - Submitted by Larry Parks, Director of Information Technology.
3. Item(s) for Individual Consideration:
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
a. Discussion regarding the potential closure of certain streets along the feeder roads to see if there is a general consensus to direct the City Manager and staff to determine procedures and costs to proceed - Submitted by Roman F. Reed, Mayor Pro Tem.
b. Discussion and possible action to direct City Staff to: (1) prepare a budget amendment for City Council consideration that would allow for the construction of new water lines, as needed, within the FY 2016 budget; (2) to conduct an evaluation of City water lines to define locations of high failure rates of other lines in addition to the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street; (3) to replace water lines in the 5200 block of Grand Lake Street and any other lines that have exhibited high failure rates; and (4) to conduct an engineering analysis to define failure cause and corrective action for new water line construction - Submitted by Pat B. McLaughlan, Council Member.
G. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from Mayor and City Council:
H. Adjourn.
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