2025 08 14 MDD Minutes Joint MeetingMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
August 14, 2025
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance:
Jacob Powell
Mayor Pro Tem :` Director
Laura Alvarado
Council Member.," Vice President
Sarah Graham
Council Member:: Director
Kenrick Griffith
Council Member.--' Director
James Franco
Council Member.: Director
Mike Lester
Council Member.' Director
Charles Johnson Mayor President
Jason Reynolds City Manager General Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney General Counsel
Angela Jackson City Clerk! Assistant Secretary
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor President Charles Johnson convened the August 14, 2025 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 7:05 P.M. All members
were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge was led by Lee High School Student John Ortiz and
Invocation were led by Council Member Director James Franco.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, stated she attended the August 5T" 2025 meeting and
expressed her opinion and recommendations for the Parks and Recreation budget and potential
Bonds.
Laura Corvino, 210 Harold Lane, expressed her concerns regarding delinquent bill fees
associated with late payments.
Mayor ' President Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Ms. Corvino time by
one minute, and was seconded by Council Member!' Director Kenrick Griffith to extend her time
by one minute.
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Darlene Cowins, 7814 Broken Arrow, expressed her opinion regarding the benefits of City
events and how they contribute to her and the residents of Baytown.
Paula Cruickshank, 409 Pinoak Drive, expressed concern for cutting budgets regarding City
events and Parks and Recreation programs.
Chuck Crews, 8307 Caranay Circle, expressed his opinion and recommendations regarding
funding for the City events and causes of reducing the Parks and Recreation Budget.
Jerry Jacob Shafer, 903 Rosewood Drive, stated the Grito Fest is an event for everyone and
shares culture as all the other City Events held in Baytown.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
Consider approving the meeting minutes of the Joint Municipal Development District and
City Council Meeting held on June 26, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham
to approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint
Meeting held on June 26, 2025, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Jacob
Powell, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James
Franco, and Director Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
b. Consider resolution approving a Rebate Agreement between the Baytown
Municipal Development Corporation and the City of Baytown, Texas, related to the
Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the Rebate Agreement related
to the Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Sarah Graham
to approve Resolution No. 500, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah
Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director Jacob Powell Director James Franco,
and Director Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
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RESOLUTON NO. 500
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A REBATE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CHAPTER 351 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, RELATED TO
THE HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS — MINUTES
a. Consider approving the meeting minutes of the City Council Work Session held on
June 26, 2025.
b. Consider approving the meeting minutes of the Joint Municipal Development
District and City Council Meeting held on June 26, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Items 3.a., and 3.b., as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Charles Johnson informed City Council Items 4.a., and 4.b., will be pulled from today's
meeting.
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to amend the official zoning map by
rezoning approximately 78.98 acres of land located on the south side of Needlepoint Road
and north of Forest Hollow Drive, from the General Commercial (GC) to the Heavy
Industrial (HI) zoning district.
Item was pulled by Mayor Charles Johnson.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year renewal agreement for Imprivata
Enterprise Access licenses, offered by CDWG, through the National IPA Technology
Solutions contract 2018011.
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Item was pulled by Mayor Charles Johnson.
C. Conduct a public hearing concerning a request to approve a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park within the General
Commercial (GC) Zoning District, located at 3402 Shady Hill Drive, Baytown, Texas
77521.
At 7:23 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., a request to
approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV)
park.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the
hearing. (Exhibit A)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with four letters of
objections and numerous statements against this project. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial.
Council Members inquired regarding the purpose of presenting this application and general
placement of Recreation Vehicle (RV) parks in the City of Baytown.
Kenan Schultz, 5008 Ashwood Drive, expressed his concerns requesting denial of this special
use permit (SUP) due to the safety, traffic and nearby neighborhoods.
Janiece Carroll, 3210 Indian Trail, shared her opinion and recommendations related to the
ongoing crime levels nearby and home values.
Ceila Cravey, 4612 Country Club View, expressed her concerns regarding the recreational
vehicle park request, potentially increasing traffic concerns and home values nearby.
Kyle Rhodes, 5111 Glen Haven, expressed appreciation to the City Council and is currently
concerned with the zoning request of this area due to the current state and potential negative
impact it can have to the community.
Marie Drewnowski, 4705 Burning Tree, expressed her objection to the location of the
recreational vehicle (RV) park and potential crime and home values.
At 7:40 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.c., a request to
approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV)
park.
d. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) on an approximately
10.62-acre parcel at 3402 Shady Hill Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, to allow the
establishment of a recreational vehicle (RV) park with 77 spaces in the General
Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
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City Attorney Scott Lemond informed the City Council Members of rules and procedures for
motions on an item.
Mayor Charles Johnson called for a motion and no Council Members made a motion.
Council Member Mike Lester clarified if no motion is taken the item will fail and result in not
approved.
e. Conduct a public hearing to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately
10.00 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road, from Mixed Residential (MR) to a
General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
At 7:42 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.e., to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres.
Planning and Development Director Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter of the
hearing and informed the City Council Members there would be two actions to address. (Exhibit
B)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with a letter of support,
a letter of opposition, and numerous statements to approve. Mr. Scribner relayed the Planning
and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Achinthya Shiralingam, 914 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Deputy Director of Policies and
Research with Texas Climate Jobs Project requested a delay on approving the rezone due to
concerns for negative impact of the community.
Josh Spoor, 3202 Mariner Drive, League City represented the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers for the Gulf Coast and Baytown. Mr. Spoor expressed safety requirements for
establishing these facilities and requested delaying to allow proper installation.
Rogen Ingersoll, 66 W Canyon Loren Circle of Spring, TX shared his personal experience and
benefits of having battery power systems to rely on.
Daniel Burns, 17711 Seven Pines Drive of Spring, TX expressed support for the Battery Energy
Storage System with personal experience using the system.
Rosanne Friedman, 8 Spurwood Court of Spring, TX expressed her recommendations to approve
this item for the benefits.
Barry Friedman, 8 Spurwood Court of Spring, TX recommends approval of System as benefit to
the City of Baytown.
Jeremy Berggstrom, 1214 Wallflower Avenue, expressed recommendation for approving this
request to provide benefits to the City of Baytown.
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Robert Ramos, 230 Julia Street, representative of La Una Labors International Unions in
America, expressed their concerns of safety regarding the development of this facility and if
required with initiate a ballot of signatures.
Cypress Creek Renewables, Ernst & Young LLP and Fire and Risk Alliance Representatives
provided presentations regarding the Battery Energy Storage System. (Exhibit C)
• Jennifer Crow, Developer, 613 Sunrise Avenue, Uvalde, TX
• Ross Newstead, Property Tax Accountant, 6330 Shady Brook Lane, Dallas, TX
• Jeramy Williams, Senior Energy Manager, 5310 South Austin Avenue, Durham, NC
• James Caulfield, Fire & Risk Representative, 7640 Standish Place, Maryland
• Samuel Davis, 2223 Waterloo City Lane, Austin External Affairs Representative
Stephon Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, expressed his recommendations for the approval of
the energy storage system.
Rylan Morris, 309 S Utah Street, La Porte expressed support of the Battery Energy Storage
System with the investments and tax incentives contributing to local agencies.
David Pacheco, expressed his opinions regarding the benefits and incentives of approving the
Battery Energy Storage System.
Jasmin Morris, 309 S Utah Street, La Porte expressed his opinion on benefits for the local
communities that can gain from the facility.
Adriana Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, expressed her own experience without power due
to outages and recommends approval.
Adam Cardenas, 3402 Bayou Forest Drive, provided a scenario of having the Battery Energy
Storage System and how the tax incentives will provide to the local education system.
Audrie Cardenas, shared her experience without having power and how the Battery Energy
Storage System can benefit the community.
At 8:31 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.e., to amend
the official zoning map to rezone approximately 10.00 acres.
E Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately
10.00 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road, from Mixed Residential (MR) to a
General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
Former Mayor Brandon Capetillo, 2815 Canadian Goose Lane, expressed his opinion and
recommendations for the sustainability of power for the citizens and potential benefits for these
alternative energy sources.
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City Council Members provided clarification of the rezoning, impacts to bills of the local areas
and radius service capabilities.
City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council that a stipulation could be guaranteed if
approved to uphold the tax incentive amount.
Scott Lemond provided clarification regarding new laws going into effect.
City Council Members requested there be stipulations to be held such as a plan for possible
decommissioning, the bidding of contractors to exceed the minimum required and the
development of this facility.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,206, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,206
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 10
ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD AND WEST OF CROSBY CEDAR
BAYOU ROAD, AT 2015 MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS PART OF PT TR 3 ABST 69 C SMITH, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR) TO A
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING
A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO.100
DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Conduct a public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46
acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System
(BESS) within a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
At 8:54 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 4.g., a request
for Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres.
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City Attorney Scott Lemond provided guidelines for testimonies and direction of how City
Council can address this public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and second by Council Member Mike
Lester take all testimony given on behalf of the SUP for the Massey Battery Storage System
together for Items 4.e., and 4.g. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding
the SUP request. (Exhibit B)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearings with stipulations Mr.
Scribner relayed the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval with
requested stipulations.
City Council Members requested clarification regarding the locations of Center Point connection
and nearby ongoing developments.
Developer Jennifer Crow with Cypress Creek provided a presentation regarding the connectivity
to the Center Point Substation.
Chuck Crews, 8307 Canary Circle, expressed his opinion and recommendations for approval of a
reliable energy source for the industrial facilities nearby that will be affected.
At 9:09 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 4.g., a request for
Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 15.46 acres.
h. Consider an ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for approximately
15.46 acres located at 2015 Massey Tompkins Road to allow for a Battery Energy Storage
System (BESS) within a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,207, to include amendments effective September 1, 2025.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
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Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,207
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR
A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN A GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 2015
MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 15.46
ACRE PARCE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ASTTEST TO
SUCH PERMIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council they will recess at 9:11 P.M., for a five-
minute break.
Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting at 9:25 P.M.
Mayor Charles Johnson took a point of privilege to address Item 6.c., an ordinance approving a
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Reimbursement Agreement before Item 5., Budgets
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
5. BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026
a. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Area Water Authority Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Area Water
Authority Proposed Budget.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,209, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,209
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY (BAWA) FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Crime Control and
Prevention District Proposed Budget.
Byron Schirmbeck, 4727 Blackstone Street, expressed his opinions and recommendations
regarding the FLOCK Camera Services included in the budget.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith clarified he is concerned with the data of these FLOCK
cameras and potentially seeking grants to cover this cost.
Council Member James Franco expressed his opinions regarding benefits of the FLOCK cameras
within the City of Baytown.
Council Member Laura Alvarado shared her experience with grants for FLOCK camera use for
the City.
Chief John Stringer provided an overview of the use of FLOCK camera program for the City of
Baytown.
Council Member Sarah Graham requested clarification and follow-up on a Council Member's
data request.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to approve Ordinance No. 16,209, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,210
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Proposed Budget.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,211, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,211
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
1 EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance approving a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
Reimbursement Agreement by and among Reinvestment Zone Number One, of the City of
Baytown, the Baytown Redevelopment Authority (BRA), and San Jacinto Retail
Associates, LLC for the financing of public infrastructure improvements related to the
redevelopment of the San Jacinto Mall property.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Reimbursement Agreement.
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Council Members expressed their concerns and recommendations regarding the roadway access
to the San Jacinto Mall Property.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,212, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member
Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays:
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,212
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT
REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE BAYTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, AND SAN JACINTO RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC.
RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SAN JACINTO
MALL PROPERTY' PROVING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE:
PROVIDING FOR A SEVEVRABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance approving the 2025 Annual Update to the Service and
Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Bay Creek Public Improvement District,
including the collection of the 2025 Annual Installments, and authorizing its filing with the
County Clerk.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding approving the
2025 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Bay Creek
Public Improvement District, introducing Jennifer Sloan with MuniCap.
Public Improvement District Administrator Jennifer Sloan provided a presentation regarding the
Bay Creek Public Improvement District. (Exhibit D)
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,213, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
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Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco and
Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,213
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE 2025 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND
ASSESSMENT PLAN AND ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE BAY
CREEK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INCLUDING THE
COLLECTION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS.
C. Consider the adoption of an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas Calling a Bond Election to be Held Within Said City; Making Provisions for the
Conduct and the Giving of Notice of The Election; and Containing Other Provisions
Relating Thereto. A draft of the election ordinance reflecting the proposed amounts and
scope of the propositions is available for review at httils://www.bavlowq.or r`183iPublic_
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campaign=agendas or upon request to the City Clerk. The final amounts and the scope of
any propositions to be presented to the voters are within the discretion of the City Council.
Item taken before Items 5. BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026.
Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding the Bond Election.
Bond Advisory President Gilbert Santana provided a summary regarding the submitted projects
and details for review.
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided the breakdown regarding the list of proposed project
from the Bond Committee for the City Council to review.
City Council Members requested clarification on staff provided options regarding the list of
proposed projects.
Augustine Laredo, 2016 Carolina Street, expressed his opinions and recommendations for the
current Parks and Recreation projects maintaining funding.
Eddie Grey, 4719 Burning Tree Drive, expressed the importance of continuation for growth to
benefit the City of Baytown and the residents.
Mayor Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Eddie Gray time.
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Council Member Sarah Graham motioned and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to
extend Mr. Grays time.
Celia Cravey, 4612 Country Club View, expressed her concerns regarding the Bond Election and
proposed budget items being rushed.
Judith Dubose, 186 N Burnett Drive, expressed the need for City amenities and how beneficial it
is to maintain funding for Parks and Recreation Events and Programs.
Jerry Jacob Shaffer, 903 Rosewood Drive, expressed his opinion regarding the purpose and
benefits to the citizens to maintain Parks and Recreation Services.
Byron Schirmbeck, 4727 Blackstone Street, expressed his opinion and recommendations
regarding the Parks and Recreation funding and City projects currently underway for
development.
Azalia Sprecher, 901 S Main Street, expressed the importance for Parks and Recreation to
maintain its funding.
Rusty Barnhill, 10002 Crystal Boulevard, requested consideration for the softball fields to have
new turf put down on the fields to increase the tourist traffic for businesses.
Mayor Charles Johnson requested to have a motion to extend Rusty Barnhill time.
Council Member Laura Alvarado motioned and seconded by Council Member James Franco to
extend Mr. Barnhill's time.
City Council Members reiterated the budget has line items that actions can be taken individually
and provide citizens the opportunity to decide on the needs versus wants.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith requested clarification on ongoing projects funding and
clarification for specific language used in the Bonds.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneaux provided an overview regarding the
funding requirements for specific project in the City of Baytown being conducted.
City Manager Jason Reynolds confirmed the Bond language was provided at City Council's
request, as discussed in Finance Committee meetings.
City Council Members expressed the importance of specific City Department funding
requirements to maintain their levels of operation and allow the committees and citizens to be
heard and decide.
City Staff clarified the 3 options available to act on and was collected from City Council
guidance at previous meetings.
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Mayor Charles Johnson request a hand vote to be taken for this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and second by Council Member Sarah
Graham to approve select option 1 for the Bonds Election. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council
Member Laura Alvarado and Council Member Sarah Graham
Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco
and Council Member Mike Lester
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,208
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD
WITHIN SAID CITY; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT
AND THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF THE ELECTION; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution nominating Targa Train 11 LLC on behalf of Targa
Resources Corporation, to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, for
designation as a qualified business and an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise
Zone Program.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided an overview regarding the nomination
of Targa Train 11 LLC to the Governor's Office, introducing a Targa Representative and a
Summit Consulting LLC.
Council Member James Franco exited the meeting at 11:31 P.M.
Service Area Manager Jay Vargas and Tax Accountant Win Williams provided a summary
regarding their application request for nomination of Economic Development.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and second by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Resolution No. 3024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura
Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith
and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
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Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, NOMINATING TARGA TRAIN 11 LLC, TO
THE TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE
WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR THROUGH THE TEXAS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR DESIGNATION AS A
QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER
THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM UNDER THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
8. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and second by Council Member Laura
Alvarado to approve Items 8.a., thru 8.g., as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Laura
Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith
and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of the Annual Mosquito
Control Chemical contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL MOSQUITO
CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT WITH ADAPCO, LLC,
CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC., AND TARGET
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO.'100 DOLLARS ($170,000.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISION RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDINGFOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEROF.
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b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year renewal agreement for Imprivata
Enterprise Access licenses, offered by CDWG, through the National IPA Technology
Solutions contract 2018011.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL
AGREEMENT WITH CDW GOVERNMENT LLC, THROUGH THE
OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, CONTRACT NO. 2018011-
01; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
FORTY-THREE AND 90.100 DOLLARS ($101,943.90); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Dell storage array for Houston
HIDTA.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,216
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SIXTY-
EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 78:100
DOLLARS ($68,544.78) TO DELL MARKETING L.P., FOR THE
DELL ME5084 STORAGE ARRAY AND RELATED PARTS
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Goose Creek Consolidated
Independent School District for ad valorem tax assessment and collection services.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR AD
VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES
FOR FY 2024-2025 TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF
SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN -HUNDRED, SIXTY
DOLLARS ($77,760.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
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THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance approving a Rebate Agreement between the Baytown
Municipal Development Corporation and the City of Baytown, Texas, related to the
Baytown Convention Center Hotel Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,218
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A REBATE
AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
351 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, RELATED TO THE HOTEL AND
CONVENTION CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider a resolution designating authorized signatories for the Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program projects (CDBG-
DRRP).
RESOLUTION NO. 3025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
FOR CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR
REQUESTING FUNDS PERTAINING TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT — DISASTER RECOVERY
REALLOCATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No.1 for the Professional Services
Contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the San Jacinto Regional Detention Drainage
Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE SAN JACINTO REGIONAL
DETENTION DRAINAGE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENTHE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE -HUNDRED, FIVE
THOUSAND, FOUR -HUNDRED, TEN AND NO1 00 DOLLARS
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($105,410.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution nominating two (2) representatives to serve on the Board of
Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided an overview regarding the members and terms.
Council Members expressed clarification for timelines regarding their nominations.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item will be tabled to the September 25, 2025 meeting.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council he will provide his report at a later
date.
13. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member James Franco regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 4.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council that Council Member James Franco will
present his District 4 report at a future meeting.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and/or
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney for
pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic development negotiations.
At 11:39 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.071 and/or 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of
the City's Attorney for pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss economic
development negotiations.
At 12:21 A.M., Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in
accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the
Executive Session.
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15. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the August
14, 2025, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 12:21
A.M. on August 15, 2 02 5.
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