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2024 04 11 WS Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN April 11, 2024 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Work Session on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance: Sarah Graham Council Member Kenrick Griffith Council Member James Franco Council Member Jacob Powell Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Brandon Capetillo Mayor Jason Reynolds City Manager Scott Lemond City Attorney Angela Jackson City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Brandon Capetillo convened the April 11, 2024 City Council Regular Work Session with a quorum present at 5:41 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado who was absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMENT Mayor Capetillo reported there are no citizens signed up to speak. 2. DISCUSSIONS a. Discuss the feasibility, benefits and potential challenges of implementing a sewer cap on water bills. City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Council with a presentation to discuss temporary relief for sewer usage in the summer of Fiscal Year 2024. Mr. Reynolds highlighted a cap comparison; comparing sewer usage with or without a cap to show the impact of the options provided along with the pros and cons of the temporary relief that would affect the residents of the City of Bay- town. City Council led a discussion and suggested options of a temporary relief. The Item 2.a., may be discussed in a future meeting. (Exhibit A) 3. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Capetillo adjourned the April 11, 2024, City Council Regular Work Session at 6:07 P.M. City Council Regular Work Session Minutes April 11,2024 Page 2 of 2 Angela 411nrtiA't 43fr, City of 7: ell,,,-6r0 tv,1 ,e•:-"\-:• V '1% ,*(,•• • 7- • A:- " 4/17/2024 , ':,,. �y g�A a e„ .... .. .. . . , , , ,.. ... „. , ..., , 4, . ..,..., , ,,,. , . . . . . ,. ..„ „.. __-_,,N,) 0 4 4 , - .. ta. '\( - BAYTOWN 4;. t. '.r i . : . t Temporary s Summer Relief `'Nr r fi Discussion ',IN' ` , Jason Reynolds k 't.c 4/11 /2024 z :, ' ; N``r, -:.:sue,? `.y y. .\ .4.y� r S*. r,., f j ~ ' Purpose P. z The purpose is to discuss temporary relief for sewer usage in the FY2024 summer. Present an option for consideration of a sewer cap. 1 4/17/2024 Cap Comparison BAYTm Sewer Usage Without Cap Sewer Usage With Cap On 2,000 5.96 2,000 5.96 6,000 40.44 6,000 40.44 12,000 80.88 12,000 80.88 15,000 101.10 15,000 80.88 20,000 134.80 20,000 80.88 40,000 269.60 40,000 80.88 Usage Months Revenue Impacts 3 months(June—August) Up to$300,000 *Rates are for illustrative purposes only. Not actual bills. This does not include the sewer fees:$12.04. Considerations BAYTOWN Pros Cons Reduces the number of resident concerns Will add to the already needed rate increases for water&sewer fund Provides temporary relief to residents Reduces the revenue for current FY24 water& sewer fund Allows for the budget process to consider a more Not addressing S5O action plan funding permanent solution 2 4/17/2024 Council Discussion • Concerns? • Other info needed ? • Next steps? • 41 BAYTOWN 3