Port of Orange public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review audited financial statements for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and discuss updates to non-residential tax abatement guidelines. The meeting includes several construction project updates and proposals for engineering and oversight services.
- Acceptance of FY 2023/2024 Audit Report by Keri Michutka CPA
- Proposal for Collins for construction oversight up to $120,000 (Dravo Road Widening)
- Proposal from Collins Engineering for redesign up to $18,000 and oversight up to $215,000 (SCP88 Dravo)
- Contract Change Order Number 1 deduction to Triangle Civil Services for ($844,101.90)
- Proposal from Peak Electrical for shore power and lighting services up to $25,000
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will discuss rate adjustments for Jefferson and Orange County pilots and review several infrastructure project updates. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on real estate acquisitions, tenant leases, and security contracts.
- Rate adjustment for Jefferson and Orange County Pilots
- SETEX Construction modification for Dravo Road Widening up to $304,755
- ITS proposal for up to $39,000 for directional boring at Dravo Industrial Terminal
- HB Neild modification for Command Center Generator up to $7,500
- Review of 2024 Current and Delinquent Tax Rolls certified by Octavia Guzman
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review several project updates and funding modifications. The meeting includes discussions on road widening, generator platforms, and various real estate and lease agreements.
- Dravo Road Widening: Modification 002 for up to $150,248.90 and Modification 003 for up to $398,845.20
- Command Center Generator: Modification 003 for up to $7,500
- Right of Entry approvals for USACE and Gulf Coast Protection District
- Potential real property acquisitions at 510 Dupont Drive and 1601 S. Childers Rd
- Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corp. Lay Berth Lease Agreement Addendum
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2024 proposed tax rate and the annual operating and capital budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes updates on several infrastructure projects and a closed session to discuss real estate and legal matters.
- Adoption of the 2024 Proposed Tax Rate
- Adoption of the 2024/2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Proposal for Tolunay-Wong Engineers for an Environmental Assessment Impact Study up to $20,000
- Approval to advertise for bids to sell the house at 510 Dupont
- Approval of Plan Year 2025 Post-65 Retiree Benefits Option
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Orange, Texas Port Commission will discuss the proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2024-2025 and receive updates on several infrastructure projects. The board will also consider contracts for demolition, utility work, and engineering services totaling over $900,000.
- Approve Phase 1 demolition and Phase 2 test pile contracts not to exceed $705,431 and $203,336
- Approve Collins Engineers construction-phase services for Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Approve Tolunay-Wong Engineers geotechnical services up to $20,000
- Approve contract modification for HB Neild & Sons in the amount of $1,895.52
- Ratify lease agreements for Weeks Marine, Port Arthur Pipeline, and Triple P Marine Services
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on road widening and generator projects. The body is deciding on engineering service contracts for the Trans Modal Yard and Dravo projects, and will hold closed sessions regarding real estate and security.
- Proposal for Collins Engineers 100% Engineering Design and Bid Procurement not to exceed $60,000
- Electrical Engineering Services from Peak Electrical for Trans Modal Yard Project not to exceed $52,500
- Approval to re-advertise for bids for MIP88 Trans Modal Yard Containerized Project
- Updates on Dravo Road Widening, Alabama Street, and Command Center/Administration generators
- Closed session to discuss real property acquisitions including 108 Alabama Street and 510 Dupont Drive
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and reports. The board will also consider several action items, such as approving a USACE permit fee up to $18,000 for the Dravo Road widening project, authorizing advertisements for bids on multiple projects, and renewing the medical insurance policy. The agenda includes a lengthy closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and security matters, with possible action to follow.
- Approve USACE Real Estate Permit Fee up to $18,000 for Dravo Road Widening
- Approval to Advertise for Bids for Alabama Street, SCP88 Dravo, and MIP88 Trans Modal Yard projects
- Renewal of Medical Insurance Policy with TxHealth Benefits Pool for Oct 2024-Sep 2025
- Approve Tolunay-Wong Engineers proposal for wetlands delineation up to $18,000
- Closed session to discuss real property acquisition at 108/110 Alabama, 802 Border, 406 Market, and leases
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will consider approving 12 residential tax abatement agreements for new construction and remodels in Vidor, Texas, with estimated costs ranging from $17,500 to $515,000. The board will also discuss and possibly approve several engineering service contracts, including geotechnical services for the Dravo Road widening project and electrical engineering for shore power installation. The agenda includes multiple project updates and a closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development matters.
- 12 residential tax abatement agreements for properties in Vidor, TX, with improvements totaling over $2.5 million
- Approve Tolunay-Wong Engineering proposal for geotechnical services during construction up to $50,000
- Approve electrical engineering services from Peak Electrical for AST Shore Power #8 not to exceed $18,000
- Approval to advertise for AST Electrical and Shore Power Services Upgrades
- Approve engineering services to rebuild demolished portion of Building C/Maintenance Bldg. not to exceed $55,000
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $10,000,000 federal grant award, a $5,400,000 contract for the Dravo Road widening project, and several other infrastructure and construction items. The board will also renew residential tax abatement program resolutions and hold closed sessions for legal, real estate, and security matters.
- Approve federal grant award of $10,000,000 (Community Funded Project)
- Approve award of Dravo Road widening and truck queuing project up to $5,400,000
- Approve Collins Engineers construction phase engineering services not to exceed $340,000
- Approve demolition of Border Street Complex wood-framed portion of Building C up to $12,000
- Renew residential tax abatement program resolutions (2024-003-V through 2024-006-V)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Navigation District board will meet to certify unopposed candidates for the May 4 commissioner election, approve routine expenses, and hear project updates on grants and construction. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real estate purchases, leases, and legal matters, with possible action afterward.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports, investment policies, and various infrastructure projects. The agenda includes discussions on grant applications and potential real estate acquisitions or leases.
- Advance Funding Agreements with TxDOT for Dravo and Trans Modal projects
- Permission to reject and re-advertise bids for Dravo Road Widening
- AST Warehouse 3 modification for $1,580.99
- Grant applications for RAISE and PIDP programs
- Purchase of AST Cleat Replacements with Gulf Copper
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting to handle routine financial approvals, set the May 4, 2024 commissioner election for Precincts 2 and 3, and consider updates on several construction and grant projects. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and economic development matters, with possible action afterward.
- Order of election for May 4, 2024 commissioner election (Pct 2 and Pct 3); filing window Jan 17–Feb 16, 2024
- AST Warehouse 3: Modification #2 (up to 27 days) and Modification #3 (up to $20,000 for Column B repairs)
- Right-of-way agreements for MKJ Xploration and Enterprise Products
- Lease agreements to ratify: Galveston Coastal Services (1109 Border Street), Central States Underwater Contracting (1950 S. Childers Road), G&G Enterprises (1155 Pier Road)
- Closed session items include Army Corps Hickory Cove real estate, CEPRA grant, Marathon Oil, and potential property acquisitions