2024 01 09 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
January 9, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Baytown Conference Room
of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Nicholas Rice
President
James Coker
Vice President
Jose Ortega
Director
Loretta White
Director
Lloyd J. Herrera
Director
Charles Eugene Murrell
Director
Jason Reynolds General Manager
Vance Hinds Assistant General Counsel
Shannon Bennett Clerk Records Supervisor
President Nicholas Rice convened the January 9, 2024, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director David
Start, Jr. who was absent.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
President Nicholas Rice announced no one signed up to speak.
2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Regular Meeting held on October 10, 2023.
A motion was made by Director Charles Eugene Murrell, and seconded by Director Lloyd J.
Herrera to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
Regular Meeting held on October 10, 2023, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director Jose Ortega,
Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Charles Eugene
Murrell
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Absent)
Approved
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January 9, 2024
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3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution approving an amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and
Prevention District Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to reprogram funds from the
contingency/new initiatives (20601-99002) to capital items (20601-80001) for the purchase
of Motorola mobile and portable radios with related equipment from Motorola Solutions
Inc.
Police Chief John Stringer presented agenda item 3.a. and stated that Resolution No. 83 approves
an amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District FY2023-24 Budget to
reprogram funds from the contingency/new initiatives (20601-99002) to capital items (20601-
80001) for the purchase of Motorola mobile and portable radios with related equipment from
Motorola Solutions Inc., through Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract RA05-21
in the amount of $695,259 for the Police Department.
The Department currently has one hundred eighteen (118) Motorola XTL 2500 mobile radios
installed in police vehicles. These radios have reached the end of their useful life and will cease
to operate in the fourth quarter of 2024. Additionally, the Department needs twelve (12) portable
radios for new issue and replacements. Lastly, Chief Stringer noted that Harris County no longer
supports this version of radio on their bandwidth.
General Manager Jason Reynolds noted that Staff was aware of this. However, they were
unaware that Harris County would suddenly stop supporting them all together and hence the
reason why this item is suddenly before the Board.
Director Lloyd Herrera questioned if this purchase would cover a replacement of all radios to
which Chief Stringer confinned that it would replace any older models that are in police vehicles
and Officers hand held radios as well.
Vice President James Coker questioned if this is a new item or has this item been discussed
before the Board in the past to which Chief Stringer responded that this has been discussed in the
past. However, the quote received was discounted, so they need to take advantage of the rate
increase.
Director Charles Eugene Murrell questioned the average life expectancy of these radios to which
Chief Stringer advised that the expected service life, per the manufacture Motorola, is seven plus
year, industry standard is an average of ten years, and these radios were purchased fifteen to
twenty-five years ago and were discontinued in 2014. Therefore, they are overdue for
replacement.
A motion was made by Vice President James Coker, and seconded by Director Lloyd J. Herrera
to approve Resolution No. 83, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director Jose Ortega,
Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Charles Eugene
Murrell
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 83
CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2024
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AMENDING THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING SIX HUNDRED
NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 00/100
DOLLARS (S695,259.00) FROM CONTINGENCY/NEW INITIATIVES TO
CAPITAL ITEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE AND
PORTABLE RADIOS WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution approving an amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and
Prevention District Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to reprogram funds from the
contingency/new initiatives (20601-99002) to capital items (20601-84042) for the purchase
of a RECON 180 training simulator from ADS, Inc.
Police Chief John Stringer presented agenda item 3.b. and stated that Resolution No. 84 approves
an amendment to the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2023-24
Budget to reprogram funds from the contingency/new initiatives (20601-99002) to capital items
(20601-84042) for the purchase of a RECON 180 training simulator from ADS, Inc., through the
Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Program, contract #01 1822-ADS, in the amount of S96,550 for
the Police Department.
Training simulators are an essential component to the development and enhancement of officers'
training and decision -making abilities. A simulator allows officers to be immersed in live action
scenarios using on -screen videos and scenes with real role players to develop and test a multitude
of skills ranging from de-escalation techniques to use -of -force options. This level of training
cannot be achieved without the use of a simulator on a constant basis. The training simulator will
be pennanently installed in a designated area of the new public safety building. This will allow
continual and unrestricted advanced training for all officers.
Director Lloyd Herrera questioned if this new unit could be updated to which Chief Stringer
advised that the system can be updated through software updates not aware how old the current
unit is, but that it is the same system he trained on over ten years ago. Lastly, Director Herrera
asked what would be the Contingency/New Initiative balance after these purchases are approved,
to which General Manager Jason Reynolds responded that this information would be presented
in the next agenda item.
President Nicholas Rice added that the Contingency/New Initiative item is intended to support
items such as this and Director Herrera concurred with President Rice's statement, but that it's
good practice to have a cushion if other items were to come up unexpectedly.
A motion was made by Director Charles Eugene Murrell, and seconded by Director Lloyd J.
Herrera to approve Resolution No. 84, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director Jose Ortega,
Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Charles Eugene
Murrell
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 84
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AMENDING THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET BY REPROGRAMMING NINETY-SIX
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS (S96,550.00)
FROM CONTINGENCY/NEW INITIATIVES TO CAPITAL ITEMS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF RECON 180 TRAINING SIMULATOR FROM ADS, INC.;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REPORTS
a. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Quarterly Financial
and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2023.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie presented the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for Quarter Ending September 30, 2023 and
highlighted the Total Revenues, Expenditures and Sales Tax. (Exhibit A)
President Nicholas Rice asked for clarification of what the balance would be for
Contingency/New Initiatives after the two items are paid, to which Ms. McKenzie clarified that
they used all of the contingency funds for those two items.
President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report received.
b. Presentation of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Street Crime
Unit, Traffic Management Team, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical
reports.
Police Chief John Stringer presented an overview of the fourth quarter (October -December 2023)
Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Street Crime Unit, and Traffic Management
Team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical reports as listed below:
Street Crimes Unit:
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For the 4th Quarter 2023, the Street Crimes Unit has the following stats to share:
Traffic Stops: 701
Citations Issued: 454
Arrests: 150
Felony Charges Filed: 78
I would also like to highlight that the SID SCU spearheaded a proactive operation along the Garth Road
corridor during the holiday shopping season. This operation involved patrolling our commercial
shopping areas targeting shoplifting, vehicle burglaries and thefts, and other crimes of opportunity. As a
result of this operation, SCU was able to report the following stats:
Traffic Stops: 26
Citations Issued: 33
Arrests: 33
Felony Charges: 15
Misdemeanor Charges: 14
Class "C' Citations Issued: 20
Seized:
7.73 grams Marijuana
2.1 grams Cocaine
32.72 grams Methamphetamine
2 firearms
Recovered:
$12,302 dollars of recovered stolen merchandise from area stores
Traffic Management Team, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE):
4th Quarter 2023
STOPS
OCT, NOV, DEC
Quarterly
Total
Team Total
839
839
DWI
51
51
890
CITATIONS
OCT, NOV, DEC
Quarterly
Total
Team Total
617
617
617
WARNINGS
OCT, NOV, DEC
Team Total
155
N155
[n conclusion Chief Stringer asked for direction from the Board, and asked if they would like to
continue receiving the quarterly reports as CCPD no longer funds these positions, to which
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President Nicholas Rice responded that he would like to continue these reports but on a scaled
down version, which would also include items that are specifically related to items that CCPD
supports/funds. Director Lloyd J. Herrera concurred with President Rice's statement.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
General Manager Jason Reynolds reminded the Board Members of their next Baytown Crime
Control and Prevention District meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 4:30
P.M.,
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Charles Eugene
Murrell and seconded by Director Lloyd J. Herrera to adjourn the January 9, 2024, Baytown
Crime Control and Prevention District Board Regular Meeting at 4:49 P.M. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director Jose Ortega,
Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Charles Eugene
Murrell
Nays: None
Other: Director David Start, Jr (Absent)
Approved
Angela Jackson, Secretary
City of Baytown
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD)
Period Ending September 30, 2023
Revenues
Sales Tax
Investment Interest
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Personnel Services
Supplies
Maintenance
Services
Capital Outlay
Contingencies
Total Expenditures
CY to PY
Budget CY Actual Balance % PY Actual Change $
$ 2,406,699 $ 2,977,998 $ (571,299) 124% $ 2,433,611 $ 544,387
296 67.749 (67.453) 22888% 4,203 63,546
CCPD Budget Received
0 $2,406,995 / $3,045,747
127%
-
-
-
0%
1,644,838 (1,644,838)
141,100
132,644
8,456
94%
132,671 (27)
533,422
498,066
35,356
93%
106,583 391,483
-
497
(497)
0%
- 497
1,985,453
432,163
1,553,290
22%
432,163
496.861
-
496,861
0%
-
Net Change (749,841) 1,982,376 553,722
Beg. Fund Balance 749,841 364,771 233,817
End. Fund Balance $ - $ 2,347,147 $ 787,539
CCPD Budget Spent
$3,156,836 / $1,063,371
34%
Investments (Book Value)
Security Type Balance Earnings
Texpool $ 2,023,440 $ 67,749
Unaudited financials