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February 19, 2019
The Port Commissioners of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority convened at the
Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, on
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., for the regular monthly meeting of the Port
Commission.
Present: Mr. Charles Zahn
Mr. David P. Engel
Mr. Richard Valls
Mr. Richard L. Bowers
Mr. Wes Hoskins
Mr. Wayne Squires
Ms. Catherine Hilliard
Present: Mr. Sean Strawbridge
Mr. Dennis DeVries
Mr. Omar Garcia
Mr. Jarl Pedersen
Mr. Clark Robertson
Mr. Kent Britton
Ms. Rosie Collin
Mr. Sam Esquivel
Mr. Tyler Fuhrken
Ms. Sarah Garza
Chief Eric Giannamore
Mr. David Krams
Mr. Tom Mylett
Mr. Jeff Pollack
Ms. Brenda Reed
Ms. Lynn Angerstein
Mr. Bland Chamberlain
Mr. Russell Cordo
Ms. Sherry DuBois
Ms. Natasha Fudge
Mr. Matt Garcia
Mr. Dan Koesema
Ms. Tara Perry
Ms. Jennifer Powell
Ms. Sharon Richardson
Ms. Leslie Ruta
Mr. Jeff Starks
Mr. Bennie Benavides
Ms. Tana Neighbors
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Mr. Javier Davila
Mr. Lou Donato
Ms. Adrianna Escamilla
Ms. Martha Valderrama
Ms. Carol Rodriguez
Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr.
Mr. Dane Bruun
Others Present: Mr. Terry Arnold
Mr. Xavier Valverde, Sr
G&H Towing
Ms. Regina Powers
Nueces County
Mr. Keith Smoh
Gulf Compress
Ms. Kristi Warnke
CCISD
Mr. Will Nichols
Core Engineering
Mr. Eric Trejo
LNV Engineering
Ms. Rosemary Vega
Aransas Pass Chamber
Mr. Ronald Berglund
RIDC
Ms. Elva Lopez
RADC
Mr. Kevin Monaco
Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots
Mr. Bobby Pullin
Hamman Excavating
Mr. Roger TenNapel
Flint Hills Resources
Mr. Jason Smith
USCG
Ms. Margaret Bran
USCG
Ms. Nancy Zuniga
MDR
Mr. Mike Rendon
CCRTA
Mr. Jay Rivera
Ribon Marine
Mr. Doug Bernard
Sabine Surveyors
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Mr. Jacob Lewis
Sabine Surveyors
Mr. Foster Edwards
San Patricio EDC
Ms. Jane Gimler
ICOC
Mr. W. Goldston
AECOM
Mr. John Green
City of Portland
Mr. David Cave
CITGO
Mr. Palacios
City of Ingleside
Mr. Tom Moore
Consultant
Mr. Gilbert Sanders
City of Corpus Christi
Mr. Mike Kershaw
Consultant
Mr. Dan Korvs
Future of the Region
Mr. Bob Paulison
PICC
Ms. Nancy Schroeder
Valero
Mr. Joelle Francois
AECOM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Safety briefing presented.
3. Pledge of Allegiance recited.
4. Invocation given.
5. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.
6. Minutes:
6a. Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires, the
Commission approved the minutes of the January 15 and January 22, 2019
Commission meetings in the form presented to the meeting.
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7. Administer Oath of Office to Port Commissioners Richard Valls, Jr., Wes
Hoskins, and Catherine Hilliard and elect officers of the Port Commission for
2019.
7a. Oath: Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales administered the Oath of
Office to Port Commissioners Richard Valls, Wes Hoskins and Catherine Hilliard.
7b. Elections: The Commission then proceeded to the election of officers for
2019. Mr. Richard Bowers nominated Mr. Charlie Zahn as Chair of the
Commission, Mr. Wayne Squires as Vice Chair and Mr. Richard Valls as Secretary
of the Commission. Mr. David Engel seconded the nominations. There being no
other nominations, Mr. Charlie Zahn was elected Chair, Mr. Wayne Squires was
elected Vice Chair and Mr. Richard Valls was elected Secretary of the Commission
for 2019 by acclamation.
8. Resolutions:
Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Hoskins the
Commission adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION HONORING THE RENOWNED CAREER OF BARBARA CANALES,
PORT OF CORPUS CHRSTI AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales was appointed to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Commission in January 2013, reappointed in January 2014 and served a total of six years
as a member of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales served as Secretary from 2015 to 2018, served on
the Security and Audit committees and represented the Port as a board member of the
Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the United Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce and served as an executive board member of the Robstown Area
Development Board; and
WHEREAS, during Barbara Canales'tenure and through her invaluable leadership
and participation, the Port successfully executed the Hillcrest I Washington-Coles
Voluntary Acquisition & Relocation Program, in support of a world class cable stayed new
Harbor Bridge and in support of decent, safe and sanitary homes for the Hillcrest
community; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales has participated in international and domestic
negotiations vital to leading development of the La Quinta Trade Gateway, including
securing a lease agreement with voestalpine Texas and Gulf Coast Growth Ventures; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales' vision focused on diversification of cargo at Port
Corpus Christi, including support for additional Iaydown areas for all types of general
cargo, including import wind energy cargo via the Gulf of Mexico; and
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WHEREAS, Barbara Canales' vision also focused on leadership as a pathway for
future development and giving of her time as a profound steward of conservation and the
environment through her service on the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Board; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales, in addition to her service to the Port during this time
served our National, State and local community with service as Founder and President of
the Ready or Not Foundation, board member of the Dr. Hector Garcia Memorial
Foundation, Education is our Freedom Scholarship Foundation; and the South Texas
Institute of the Arts Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales, as an attorney, petroleum engineer, entrepreneur
and dedicated public servant has been awarded numerous awards for her service to the
community including Las Estrellas Award, Hispanic Women's Network of the Coastal
Bend, Texas Girl Scouts of Corpus Christi Hall of Honor Award, University of Texas at
Austin Distinguished Young Engineer Award, NAACP Humanitarian Award, YWCA
Women in Careers Award and the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow Award;
WHEREAS, Barbara Canales is the first woman elected to serve as Nueces
County Judge in the County's 172 years; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Port Commission of Port Corpus Christi Authority expresses
its sincere gratitude to Judge Barbara Canales for the six years of dedicated leadership
and service to Port Corpus Christi, its staff and the citizens of the community, including
the three years of service she gave as Commission Secretary. The Commission wishes
to acknowledge its appreciation of her as a loyal friend and supporter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be made a part of the permanent
minutes of this Port Commission and that a copy of the Resolution be furnished to Judge
Barbara Canales. Unanimously adopted this the 19th day of February 2019.
9. Governing Boards and Committees of Outside Organizations
9a. Action: Mr. Zahn then appointed the following persons as PCCA's
representatives on the governing bodies of the following organizations:
1) Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program:
Richard Bowers
2) Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation:
Rick Valls
Wayne Squires
3) Corpus Christi United Chamber of Commerce:
Catherine Hilliard
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4) Robstown Area Development Corporation:
Catherine Hilliard
5) San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation:
Wes Hoskins
Richard Bowers
6) South Texas Military Facilities Task Force:
Wes Hoskins
10. Standing and Special Commission Committees Appointments
10a. Action: Mr. Zahn then appointed the Chair persons and Members of each
of the following standing and special Port Commission Committees:
1) Audit Committee: (a standing committee)
Wayne Squires — Chair
David Engle
Wes Hoskins
2) Capital Finance Committee: (a special committee)
David Engel — Chair
Wes Hoskins
Wayne Squires
3) Long-Range Planning Committee: (a standing committee)
Richard Valls — Chair
Wayne Squires
Richard Bowers
4) Office Building Committee: (a special committee)
Richard Bowers — Chair
Rick Valls
Catherine Hilliard
5) Security Committee: (a standing committee)
Wes Hoskins — Chair
Richard Bowers
Catherine Hilliard
11. Public Comments: None were received.
12. Committee Reports:
12a. Audit Committee Report: Mr. Engel reported on the committee's activities
since the last regular Commission meeting.
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12b. Long-Range Planning Committee Report: Mr. Squires reported on the
committee's activities since the last regular Commission meeting.
12c. Security Committee Report: Mr. Valls reported on the committee's
activities since the last regular Commission meeting.
13. Presentations:
13a. The Commission received an update on the Channel Improvement Project
from Staff.
14. Open Session Agenda:
14a. Resolution Adopting Public Risk Management Awareness Day: Staff
recommended adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, like most other public entities, the Port of Corpus Christi
Authority has a Risk Manager and other Risk Management professionals on staff.
By their very nature, cities, counties, special districts, school districts, port
authorities and governmental entities have a unique set of inherent risks. Public
Risk Management Professionals implement risk management frameworks to
reduce, transfer and mitigate those risks, which would otherwise jeopardize
financial stability and increase liability; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority is the first Port Authority, or
other Texas governmental entity, to recognize and bring awareness to Public Risk
Management by celebrating the inaugural Public Risk Management Awareness
Day; and
WHEREAS, Public Risk Management Awareness Day will bring a
heightened level of understanding and education throughout communities by
giving public risk management a platform to create special activities, proclamations
and publications commemorating Public Risk Management Professionals.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Port Commission of the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, wishes to proclaim that March
1st of each calendar year is officially designated as Public Risk Management
Awareness Day; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be made
a part of the permanent minutes of the Port Commission.
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ADOPTED this 19th day of February 2019 by the Port Commission of the
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Valls, the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
14b. Construction Contract with Haas-Anderson Construction Ltd. for
Rincon West Yard Railroad Improvements Proiect: Staff recommended the
award of a construction contract in the amount of$6,178,000 for the Alternate Base
Bid to Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd., the lowest and best bidder, for
construction of the Rincon West Yard Railroad Improvements Project. Staff further
recommended that the Director of Engineering Services be granted a 2%
contingency ($123,560) in accordance with the PCCA's standard contingency
guidelines for general construction projects. The total possible construction
contract cost for this project based on Staff's recommendation would be
$6,301.560.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the
Commission tabled this item and asked Staff to look at alternative bids and review
with the Long-Range Planning Committee.
14c. Construction Contract with Hamman Excavating, Inc. for Ortiz Center
South Parking Lot Proiect: Staff recommended award of a contract in the
amount of $932,000 to Hamman Excavating, Inc., the lowest and best bidder for
construction of the Ortiz Center South Parking Lot Project to accommodate the
loss of available parking during construction activities associated with the New Port
Office Facility by accepting the Base Bid. Staff further recommended that the
Director of Engineering Services be granted a 4% contingency ($37,208) in
accordance with the PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for general
construction projects. The total possible construction contract cost for this project
based on Staff's recommendation would be $969,280.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
14d. Construction Contract with Berry Contracting LP dba Bay Ltd. for the
Good Hope DMPA North Cell Proiect or South Cell Proiect: Staff
recommended awarding a construction contract to Berry Contracting LP dba Bay
Ltd., the lowest and best bidder, for either of the following Projects as determined
by Staff:
A. for the Good Hope DMPA North Cell Project in the amount
$2,792,164.25 for the Good Hope DMPA North Cell Project which includes the
Base Bid ($1,011,600.00),Additive Bid Item 2 ($771,602.25), and Additive Bid Item
4 ($1,008,962.00). Staff further recommended that the Director of Engineering
Services be granted a 2% contingency ($55,843.29) in accordance with the
PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for general construction projects. The
total possible construction contract cost for this project based on Staff's
recommendation would be $2,848,007.54; or
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B. for the Good Hope DMPA South Cell Project in the amount
$3,762,458.25 for the Good Hope DMPA South Cell Project which includes the
Base Bid ($1,011,600.00), Additive Bid Item 1 ($1,284,021.75), and Additive Bid
Item 3 ($1,466,836.50). Staff further recommended that the Director of Engineering
Services be granted a 2% contingency ($75,249,165.00) in accordance with the
PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for general construction projects. The
total possible construction contract cost for this project based on Staff's
recommendation would be $3,837,707.42.
Action: After discussion, Mr. Engel called the question and on motion
made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Valls the Commission approved Staff's
recommendation. Mr. Squires voted no on this item.
14e. Construction Contract with JM Davidson, Ltd. for Bulk Dock 1
Restoration and Crane Rail Replacement Proiect: Staff recommended award
of a construction contract to JM Davidson, Ltd., the lowest and best bidder, in the
amount of$1,718,970.00 for the Base Bid for Bulk Dock 1 Restoration and Crane
Rail Replacement Project. Staff also recommended acceptance of
Additive/Deductive Bid Item 1 at a unit price of $513.00/cubic foot,
Additive/Deductive Bid Item 2 at a unit price of $2,437.00/cubic foot,
Additive/Deductive Bid Item 3 at a unit price of$76.00/cubic foot, and Additive Bid
Item 1 at a unit price of $8,000.00/day for standby. Staff also requested approval
of an allowance of$226,090.00 (difference between Base Bid and Evaluated Bid)
for use with unit cost adjustments with accepted Additive/Deductive Bid Items, and
approval of a separate allowance of$96,000.00 for use with accepted Additive Bid
Item 1 should Standby Charges be necessary. Staff further recommended that the
Director of Engineering Services be granted a 6% contingency ($103,138.20) in
accordance with the PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for marine and
rehabilitation projects. Therefore, the total possible construction contract cost for
this project based on Staff's recommendation would $2,144,198.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
14f. Resolution Approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between
the City of Corpus Christi, Regional Transportation Authority, County of
Nueces and PCCA for a Radio Communications System: Staff recommended
adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement ("Interlocal Agreement")
between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas ("City"), Regional Transportation
Authority ("RTA"), the County of Nueces ("County"), and the Port of Corpus Christi
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Authority of Nueces County, Texas ("PCCA"), for participation in a Radio
Communications System has been presented to PCCA's Port Commission for
approval; and
WHEREAS, the City and RTA are parties to an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement dated September 23, 1991 (the "Radio Communications System
Interlocal Agreement"), providing for the development and operation of an
advanced 800 MHz public safety trunked radio system ("Radio System"); and
WHEREAS, the City, RTA, and County are parties to an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement dated February 4, 1994 (the "Radio System Participation
Agreement"), being the first amendment to the Radio Communications System
Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City, RTA, and County entered into a Second Amendment
to the Radio Communications System Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Driscoll, a Third Amendment with the Nueces County Emergency Services District
#4, a Fourth Amendment with the Nueces Jim Wells County Emergency Services
District #5, a Fifth amendment with Nueces County Emergency Services District
#3, and a Sixth Amendment with Nueces County Emergency Services District #6;
and
WHEREAS, the City, RTA, and County entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Port Industries of Corpus Christi ("PICC") and PCCA allowing
their participation in the Radio Communications System; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding expired January 5, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to allow PCCA to participate in the Radio
Communications System Interlocal Agreement, the original 1991 radio
communications system agreement allowing for participation by other public
entities; and
WHEREAS, PCCA, pursuant to the authority granted by TEX. GOV'T
CODE § 791.001, et seq., desires to participate in the Radio Communications
System Interlocal Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Port Commission hereby finds and determines that it is
necessary and advisable that PCCA enter into the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement in substantially the form presented to this meeting.
Section 2. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, in substantially the form
presented to this meeting, is hereby approved, and the Chief Executive Officer is
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hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of PCCA, to execute the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and to make any changes he deems appropriate
to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Port Commission on
this the 19th day of February 2019.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Engel the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
14g. First Reading of a Franchise Agreement with South Texas Gateway
Terminal, LLC: Staff recommended approval of the first reading of a Franchise
Agreement granting STGT the right to access the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and
the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from STGT`s property in San Patricio County
adjacent to these channels and related rights.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Valls the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
14h. Changes to PCCA Tariff 100-A, Item 300— DOCKAGE CHARGES: Staff
recommended Commission approval of a change to the existing dockage structure
to include additional tiers of fees for larger vessels, including a tier that would
include VLCC's. The changes do not raise dockage fees for the existing size ships
calling on PCCA docks. The proposed changed are listed below:
Current Proposed
DOCKAGE RATE DOCKAGE RATE
LOA IN FEET PER FOOT PEER IF OT increase increase Note
01-199 3.02 3.02
2930-399 3.97 3.97 0.915 31.5%
400-499 5.60 5.601 1.63 41.1%
500-.599 7.55 7.55 1.915 34.8%
600-699 8.64 8.64 1.09 1.4,.4%
700-799 11.12 11.12 2.48 283% Afra
800-899 13.41 13.41 2.2.9 20.6%
9100&OVER 16.01 2.683 1.9.4 Suez
1000-1099 $ 20.90 4,89 ?10.59161 VLCC
11 GD&CrVER 25.79 4,89 23.4'X., I arger,.'AC"Cs and i,-,LC: '"SPI
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Bowers the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
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14i. PCCA's 4f" Quarter Investment Report:
Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Valls the
Commission approved the 4t" quarter Investment Report.
14j. Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program: Staff
recommended adoption of the following Resolution approving PCCA's application
for $3,688 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, Rifle-Resistant Body
Armor Grant Program funds to procure rifle-resistant body armor for PCCA Police
Officers. Staff also recommended authorization to accept the no-match funding if
granted by the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program.
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION TO RIFLE-RESISTANT
BODY ARMOR GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas
("Port Authority") is a navigation district and political subdivision of the State of
Texas operating under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution,
and related laws of the State of Texas, particularly Chapters 60 and 62, Texas
Water Code;
WHEREAS, Chapter 53, Acts of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session,
2009 (the "Security Act"), amended Chapter 397, Acts of the 68th Legislature,
Regular Session, 1983, by adding Section 4C thereto, which authorizes the Port
Commission to adopt and enforce ordinances, rules, or police regulations
necessary to protect, secure, and defend the ship channels and waterways in
PCCA's jurisdiction and facilities served by those ship channels and waterways;
WHEREAS, the Port Authority formed a Police Department after September
11, 2001, to protect the Port Authority's property and persons using the property;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) has
authorized grant funding, without a match requirement, for the procurement of rifle
resistant ballistic protection for certain law enforcement officers within the State of
Texas through the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Port Commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority
recognizes the need for Port of Corpus Christi law enforcement officers to have
rifle resistant ballistic protection available to them while on patrol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT COMMISSION OF
THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
THAT.
Section 1. The Port Commission hereby finds and determines that it is
necessary and advisable that PCCA submit a Grant Application to CJD for rifle
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resistant ballistic protection pursuant to the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant
Program.
Section 2. The Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorized and directed,
for and on behalf of PCCA, to execute the Grant Application and to attest, seal and
deliver any and all additional certificates, documents or other papers and to do any
and all things deemed necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this
Resolution.
Section 3. The Port Commission agrees that in the event of loss or misuse
of grant funds, the PCCA will return all awarded funds to CJD as required by the
Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program.
Section 4. This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Port Commission on
February 19, 2019.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Valls the
Commission approved Staff's recommendation.
15. Consent Agenda: Staff requested removal of Item 15q from the Consent
Agenda without any action be taken. Individual Commissioners requested that
Consent Agenda Items 15m and 15p be considered separately. Then Mr. Valls
moved the approval of the remaining Consent Agenda Items by one vote (the
"Consent Agenda Motion"), in accordance with the respective staff
recommendations and agreements furnished to the Commission at the meeting.
Mr. Bowers seconded the motion and the motion passed without objection.
15a. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an
increase in contingency in the amount of $60,000 and a Change Order with H&S
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $52,000 for the Fire Pressurization Upgrades
at Oil Docks 1, 2 and 15 Project to provide additional surge tank and testing.
15b. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an
Amendment No. 1 to Service Order No. 2 in the amount of$47,000 with CH2M Hill
Engineers, Inc., under Master Services Agreement No. 18-08, to provide
construction phase services associated with the Levee Raise at Good Hope
Dredge Material Placement.
15c. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Service Order in the amount of $113,750 to LNV, Inc. under Master Services
Agreement No. 18-14 to provide construction phase services associated with the
Bulk Dock 1 Restoration and Crane Rail Replacement Project.
15d. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an
Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement by and between Texas Fuel &
Asphalt Company, LLC, EPIC Crude Terminal, L.P. and the Port of Corpus Christi
Authority for the assignment of that certain Franchise Agreement approved on
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September 9, 2014 by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and accepted on
September 10, 2014 by Fuel & Asphalt Company, LLC, Nueces County Texas.
15e. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Lease Agreement with Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, Inc. for use of
an emergent dredge disposal island, commonly known as Pelican Island, located
between the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces
County, Texas.
15f. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Master Agreement for mutual aid with participating members of the Coastal Bend
Council of Governments.
15g. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved
Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas A&M University
for CCPORTS to address additional costs of$19,499 incurred due to the relocation
of sensor equipment as a result of Hurricane Harvey and increase the authorization
for emergency repairs to $50,000.
15h. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Change Order in the amount of$21,906.01 to Data Vox, Inc. relating to the Audio
and Visual Project at the Ortiz Center.
15i. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
one-year option with Sunoco, LLC for the purchase of bulk fuel for the period of
04/15/19 - 04/15/20 for an estimated amount of$225,000.
15j. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an
Easement and Right of Way Agreement with AEP Texas, Inc. to relocate portions
of electrical service near the intersection of Burleson Street and Rincon Road
Associated with Improvements at Rincon Industrial Park, Nueces County, Texas
15k. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Temporary Easement and Right of Way Agreement with AEP Texas, Inc. to
temporarily locate a transformer on the GCCM 4.3-Acre leased premises located
north of Navigation Blvd, Nueces County, Texas
151. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an
Easement and Right of Way Agreement with AEP Texas, Inc. to relocate portions
of electrical service located at the intersection of East Port Avenue and Sam
Rankin Street and within the Southside Cargo Terminal Yard associated with the
US-181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project, Nueces County, Texas.
15m. Staff recommended approval of a one-year Lease Agreement with Corpus
Christi Polymers, LLC for a 9.63-acre laydown yard located north of the Corpus
Christi Polymers, LLC plant site, Nueces County, Texas. After discussion and on
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motion by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Engel the Commission approved Staff's
recommendation.
15n. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Supplemental Purchase Order for $9,000 to Urban Engineering for professional
survey services in excess of $50,000 associated with acreage purchased in San
Patricio County, Texas.
150. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a
Consulting Services Contract in the amount of $14,232 with Tricord Consulting,
LLC to Continue Environmental Services for the Air Permit Amendment Application
for the Bulk Terminal.
15p. Staff asked for authorization to apply for United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant
program for Suntide Unit Train Sidings and Rail Yard. After discussion and on
motion by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires this item was tabled until after
Executive Session.
15q. This item was pulled by Staff and no action was taken.
16. Chief Executive Officer Report, Executive Director Report, and
Commissioners' Comments:
16a. The Chief Executive Officer submitted his report on upcoming community
events, PCCA events and activities of the following PCCA departments during the
preceding month: Business Development, External Affairs, Operations and
Finance.
16b. Mr. Zahn then asked for comments from the Commissioners.
17. Recess Open Session and Convene Executive Session: At 10:24 a.m. Mr.
Zahn announced the Commission would go into executive session pursuant to,
§551.071, §551.072, §551.074, and §551.087 of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate agenda items 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, and 17e, which were described in the
agenda as follows:
17a. The Commission will go into executive session pursuant to §551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from its counsel in connection
with (1) The Port of Corpus Christi, LP. and 361 Holdings, LLC v. PCCA in the
156th State District Court, San Patricio County, regarding the Good Hope Disposal
Materials Placement Area and (2) Port of Corpus Christi Authority v The Port of
Corpus Christi, LP, in Nueces County Court at Law#4.
17b. The Commission will go into executive session pursuant to §551.087 and
§551.072 of the Texas Government Code (i) to deliberate offering a financial or
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other incentive to the business prospect PCCA seeks to have locate on PCCA
property in San Patricio County and with whom PCCA is conducting economic
development negotiations, and (ii) to deliberate leasing PCCA real property to this
business prospect.
17c. The Commission will go into executive session pursuant to §551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate three real property leases in Nueces County
Texas, and the value of the property to be leased.
17d. The Commission will go into executive session pursuant to §551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from its counsel regarding
PCCA's proposed legislation for the 86th Texas Legislative Session (2019).
17e. The Commission will go into executive session pursuant to §551.074 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the evaluation of the Chief Executive
Officer.
18. Reconvene in Open Session: The Chairman reconvened the meeting in open
session at 1:18 p.m. to act on the following agenda item:
15p. Staff requested authorization to apply for United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant
program for Suntide Unit Train Sidings and Rail Yard.
Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires, the
Commission approved for Staff's request.
19. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 1:25
p.m.
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