The Port Arthur City Council convened on July 15, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including infrastructure improvements and financial resolutions. The meeting began with a discussion led by Councilman Bruce regarding the city's water meter system. He highlighted the importance of having meters that can fail high, allowing for credits to be issued to citizens, as opposed to failing low, which could lead to unrecognized issues.

Following this discussion, the council moved to the non-consent agenda, starting with a resolution to award a bid for the rehabilitation of Thirteenth Street. The council authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with Pavecon LTD of Houston for an amount not to exceed $406,008.88. The funding for this project is sourced from the capital improvements project account.

Next, the council addressed a resolution concerning a change order for a contract with James W. Turner Construction, LTD. This change order utilized $9,080.32 from the project's contingency fund to adjust costs related to the demolition and rebuilding of individual homes. The original contract amount was decreased from $774,007.60 to $763,840.32, and the council approved the final payment of $338,192.10 for the completion of four homes, funded through the CDBG account.

The meeting proceeded to a closed session to discuss various legal and economic development matters, including ongoing litigation and negotiations related to Project Labrador. The council also reviewed personnel responsibilities and the evaluation process for city appointees.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was unanimously approved by the council members. Overall, the session focused on significant infrastructure developments and financial management, reflecting the council's commitment to improving city services and governance.