Port of Orange public meetings in 2024
6 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