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2025 07 24 CC MInutes Joint with MDDMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT July 24, 2025 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Joint Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 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 Tern 1 Director Laura Alvarado Council Member 1 Vice President Sarah Graham Council Member r Director Kenrick Griffith Council Member / Director Mike Lester Council Member 1 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 Charles Johnson convened the July 24, 2025 City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:34 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member James Franco who was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member Sarah Graham. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. Destiny Mireles, 200 Harvey St., addressed stop signs being installed near her residence due to traffic and children in the area. Azalia Sprecher, 901 S. Main St., expressed her appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and the services they have provided to the community. 2. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on April 24, 2025. b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session held on June 12, 2025. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 2 of 18 C. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on June 1.2, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on April 24, 2025, City Council Work Session held on June 12, 2025 and Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on June 12, 2025 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved 3. SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. At 6:44 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 3.a., Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding Item 3.a., Baytown Crime Prevention District's Proposed Budget. City Council Members requested clarification regarding potential grants for the FLOCK Program and expressed appreciation for the Committee Members on the Board for reviewing the budget items. At 6:46 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding item 3.a., Baytown Crime Prevention District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. b. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. At 6:47 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 3.b., Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding Item 3.b., Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District's Proposed Budget. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 3 of IS At 6:48 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 3.b., Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and EMS District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. 4. MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 a. Receive the City Manager's Proposed Municipal Budget and budget message for Fis- cal Year 2025-2026. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview and expressed appreciation to Directors and their staff for their strategic reductions and commitment to financial sustainability. (Exhibit A) Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak. June Stanski, 4601 Driftwood Dr., expressed her opinion and recommendations for the City's Budget of Fiscal Year 25-26. William Hollis Aliech, 607 Scenic Dr., expressed concern for the continuous budget regarding the City of Baytown Bicentennial Park and Town Square Fest. City Council Members requested clarification for specific items on the budget and expressed their appreciation to all the departments and to City Council Members that assisted in the budget process. City Manager Jason Reynolds requested suggestions for potential services or topics to consider in the upcoming budget meeting to allow staff time to prepare and provide to City Council. Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the proposed Municipal Budget was received. b. Consider a resolution setting the dates for the budget work sessions to discuss the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mayor Charles Johnson announced there will be meetings for future discussions of the Budget. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3018, 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 4 of 18 RESOLUTION NO. 3018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, CALLING THREE (3) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEET- INGS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 5, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M., AUGUST 6, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M., AND ADDITIONAL DAYS TO BE ANNOI'NCED BETWEEN AUGUST 14-28, 2025; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance setting the date, time and place for a public hearing regarding the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,193, 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and Sumika Semiconductors. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided an overview regarding an Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and Sumika Semiconductors. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,194, 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,194 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 5 of 18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH SUMIKA SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS TEXAS, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance for the first reading of the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 19.86 acres at 5401 Interstate Highway 10 (IH 10), located on the north side of IH 10, approximately 1,925 feet east of Garth Road. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided a summary regarding the first reading of the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately l 9.86 acres. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,195, 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,195 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 19.86 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE GEORGE ELLIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 21, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING ALL OF A CALLED 19.8637 ACRES CONVEYED TO LOIS MILLER HORTON 200 INTEREST AT HARRIS COUNTY'S CLERK FILE NUMBER RP-2021- 642026 AND LYNN M. WEISKITTEL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LYNN M WEISKITTEL REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2021 500.0 INTEREST AT HARRIS COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NUMBER RP- 2021-745867, AND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 26.01 ACRE TRACT City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 6 of 18 CONVEYED LYNN MILLER WEISKITTEL ET AL AS COTRUSTEES OF THE WILLIAM F. MILLER FAMILY TRUST AS HARRIS COUNTY CLERK'S FILE NUMBERS P250232 AND P25023, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider an ordinance adding limited purpose annexed property generally described as approximately 356.99 acres, located generally South of East Wallisville Road and East of Garth Road to a Council District. City Attorney Scott Lemond informed the City Council this item is not currently ready to discuss and requested no action be taken today. 6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Items 6.a., through 6.c., 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved a. Consider a resolution adopting the 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Planning and Development Services Director Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding the Citizen Participation Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 3019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 7 of 18 b. Consider a resolution adopting the 5-Year Consolidated Plan for the Community De- velopment Block Grant Program. RESOLUTION NO. 3020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE HUD 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR 2025-2029 FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND AUT- THORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- MENT; AND PRVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to make an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and designating an authorized repre- sentative to accept and affirm any grant awarded as a result of the application. RESOLUTION NO. 3021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UR- BAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) GRANT DIVISION FOR THE 2025-2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT -HUNDRED, NINETY-EIGHT THROUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED, E[GHTY-SIX AND NOi 100 ($898,686.00); AUTHOR- IZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY REUSLT THREFROM; AND PROVIDNG FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEROF. 7. REPORTS a. Receive the 2025 Certified Ad Valorem Anticipated Collection Rate and the Certified Excess Debt Collections from the City of Baytown Tax Assessor/Collector Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the 2025 Certified Ad Valorem Tax Assessor! Collector. Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the report was received. 8. CONSENT A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Laura Alvarado to approve Item 8.c., through Item 8.k., with the exception of Items 8.a., and 8.b., The vote was as follows: City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 8 of 18 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved a. Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, authorizing Amendment No. 18 to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Public Transporta- tion Services in the City of Baytown. Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak. Donna Mohlman, 2201 Tuscan Lane, expressed her opinion and recommendations regarding the Harris Transit Services Items 8.a., and 8.b. City Council Members expressed their opinions and recommendations regarding clarification on the following steps for the Houston Transit Agreement. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided clarification regarding City Councils request. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided an overview regarding the next steps to review the Houston Transit Agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,204, 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO THE IN- TERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AU- City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 9of18 THORIZING PAYMENT TO HARRIS COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO!' 100 DOLLARS ($250,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 16,180 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Baytown and Baytown Municipal Development District to fund transportation services performed by Harris County Transit within the City of Baytown. City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a summary regarding the repealing and replacement of Or- dinance No. 16,180 for an Interlocal Agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell to approve Item 8.a., 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 16,205 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. I6,180 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREE- MENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DIS- TRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO -HUNDRED, FIFTY -THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,00.00) TO FUND THE TRANSPORTATION SER- VICES PERFORMED BY HARRIS COUNTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. C. Consider a resolution approving the issuance of $4,500,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds, Se- ries 2025 by Harris County Municipal Utility District 473 as meeting the requirements of Section 98-703(17) of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 10 of 18 RESOLUTION NO. 3022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTIL- ITY DISTRICT NO. 473'S ISSUANCE OF FOUR -MILLION, FIVE - HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NOA 00 DOLLARS ($4,500,000.00) UN- LIMITED TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025, AS MEETING THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF SECTION 98-703(17) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Innovative Interfaces, Inc for year four of a Perpetual License Software Agreement for the library's Integrated Library System database software. ORDINANCE NO. 16,196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY- NINE AND 19. 100 DOLLARS ($45,229.19) TO INNOVATIVE INTER- FACES, INC. FOR YEAR FOUR OF A FIVE-YEAR PERPETUAL LI- CENSE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SIERRA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM DATABASE SOFTWARE; MAK- ING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of Origami Risk, LLC Risk Management Information System (RMIS) software and services. ORDINANCE NO. 16,197 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NO: 100 DOL- LARS ($52,100.00) TO ORIGAMI RISK, LLC FOR THE SOLE - SOURCE PURCHASE OF RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, YEAR ONE OF A THREE- YEAR AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. f. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 for the East District Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Project. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 11 of 18 ORDINANCE NO. 16,198 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RABA KISTNER, INC. FOR THE EAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT OF THIRTY-TWO THOU- SAND SEVEN HUNDRED ELEVEN AND NOA00 DOLLARS ($32,711.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for the East District Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Project. ORDINANCE NO. 16,199 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR MA- TERIAL TESTING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVA- TION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE EAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 2 PRO- JECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED S1XT-YFIVE AND NO.`100 DOLLARS ($152,165.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. h. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with Huitt Zollars, Inc. for the Emergency Operations Center Expansion and Upgrades Project. ORDINANCE NO. I6,200 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUITT ZOLLARS INC., TO PERFORM ARCHI- TECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CEN- TER EXPANSION AND UPGRADES PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO.100 DOLLARS ($347,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. i. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Baytown Sidewalk Phase II Project with MBN Enterprises, LLC. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 12 of 18 ORDINANCE NO. 16,201 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE BAYTOWN SIDEWALK PHASE II PROJECT WITH MBN ENTERPRISES, LLC; APPROVING A DECREASE IN THE CON- TRACT AMOUNT BY FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND 09.100. ($467,277.09); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. j. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 2 for the Goose Creek Lift Sta- tion Rehabilitation Project. ORDINANCE NO. I6,202 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GOOSE CREEK LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZ- ING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIXTY-FIVE AND NO.`100 DOLLARS ($72,065.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE THEREOF. k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the second renewal of the As -Needed and Emer- gency Plumbing Services Agreement with Blackmon, Inc. ORDINANCE NO. 16,203 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL AS -NEEDED PLUMB- ING AND EMERGENCY PLUMBING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BLACKMON, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND NO.:100 DOLLARS ($180,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE- LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 9. APPOINTMENTS a. Consider a resolution authorizing six (6) appointments to the Board of Adjustment. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 13 of 18 Mayor Charles Johnson announced there are no current applications for the board and the City Council will address potential applicants at a future meeting to fill a position not seeking reappointment. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to reappoint the current 5 members seeking reappointment to be on the board. 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: Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY - TOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING BECKY ROBINS, GILBERT SAN- TANA, KEVIN TROLLER, MIKE WILSON AND BARBARA WOOSTER TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; AND PRVODING FO RTHE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report: Police Department o We have the following updates and shout -outs for our Police Department: ■ Assistant Chief Alford has been asked to support Peer Sup- port and Critical Incident Stress Management efforts for first responders working in the flooded areas of the Hill Country. Chief Alford will be there through next week, offering men- tal health support to all first responders on the scene. ■ A new call type, Community Engagement, was introduced to help track patrol -level interactions with the public. During this reporting period, patrol units recorded 36 Community Engagement contacts. These represent intentional, meaning- ful interactions with community members, and are designed to encourage and acknowledge the efforts of frontline offic- ers in strengthening community ties. ■ Officers recently responded to a call involving four individ- uals who were pulling on door handles and looking into ve- hicles. Sgt. Brown located the individuals and requested backup. 3 of the 4 suspects were found to be armed and were City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 14 of 18 successfully taken into custody. Thanks to this arrest, our streets are a little safer today. • Public Works and Engineering Department (PWE) o Glenroy Jack, an Operator in Training and Certified Utility Maintenance Specialist with PWE, recently passed his Class C Groundwater Operator exam. Congratulations, Glenroy! • Planning and Development Services Department c) The Annual Back to School Event is set for Saturday, August 9th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Baytown Community Center (or while supplies last). Thanks to help from City staff, Communities in Schools, local nonprofits, and sponsors like Exxon and Calpine, our volunteer needs are fully covered. This year's event will also feature: ■ Free water provided by Niagara ■ Eye screenings from the Lions Club ■ Lead testing by Harris County Public Health ■ Kids IDs from Baytown PD ■ Laptop giveaways from Telemundo ■ Free haircuts by local stylists and barbers c. The Annual School Shoes Giveaway will take place on July 28th and 29th. So far, 388 children are signed up to receive brand-new shoes through this event, which is proudly funded by our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. • Parks and Recreation Department o The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to now have three new Na- tional Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Certified Playground Safety Inspectors on staff. Abel Carmona, Joshua Wilson, and Blake Guidry recently completed the CPS[ course and passed the national certifi- cation exam, demonstrating their knowledge of playground safety stand- ards, risk management, and best practices. Big congratulations to all three of you! o Baytown's Summer Track Program had a strong showing at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Regional Meet. Over 500 youth ath- letes from around the Houston region competed in 20+ events, and 24 Baytown athletes qualified for the State Meet taking place July 31—August 3 in College Station. Baytown is proud of all athletes advancing and repre- senting the City at the state level. • On deck for budget discussions is the August 5th budget work session at the Fire Training Field. Followed by the August 14th and 28th work sessions with poten- tially more meetings as needed. 11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT a. Receive a report from Council Member Kenrick Griffith regarding projects, pro- grams and events in District No. 2. Council Member Sarah Graham reported the current projects, programs, and events of District 2. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 15 of 18 Council Member Sarah Graham presented a distinguished citizens award to the Baytown Cemetery Group, Inc. previously known as Hill of Rest Volunteer Group, for their commitment to assist in maintaining the cemetery grounds. ► Planning & Development Services Department o We're seeing exciting progress on several new and remodeled businesses in District 2, including: • A brand-new Wendy's at 1907 Decker Drive ■ A new nightclub and bar is coming to 204 West Texas Avenue ■ The Creamery Office Building at 118 South Main Street is under construction ■ The Big Brother Liquor store at 2200 North Main Street • The Lee College's Cosmetology Lab is being renovated ■ The interior buildout for Golden Chick at 2300 North Main Street is underway • Public Works and Engineering Department c The West Texas Avenue Drainage Improvement Project is moving for- ward on schedule. Crews are currently installing pavers at the Whiting Street intersection and forming a new sidewalk along the south side of West Texas Avenue, from Whiting to Pruett Street. This week, existing light poles are scheduled to be removed, with new foundations set to be installed next week. (Exhibit B) • Parks & Recreation o The virtual scavenger hunt has made its way to Pelly Park this month! Par- ticipants can use the "Agents of Discovery" app to complete interactive challenges throughout the park. The final clue leads to a miniature grill prop with QR code. Scanning the code enters them into a drawing to win a birth- day party package at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center. o Our Parks and Recreation Beautification team has been busy! They've re- freshed the flower beds at the Library to complement the new walkway im- provements. They're also replanting areas in Town Square to keep it looking great after several high -traffic events. o The Wetlands Center recently held the Wade into Wetlands Summer Sci- ence Camp. Campers had hands-on experiences learning about egg -laying animals like birds, butterflies, and reptiles. It was a great way to help kids connect with nature and local ecosystems. o The E.P.I.C. Club (Environmental Protectors Initiating Change) continues to meet every Wednesday from 3:45 P.M. to 4:45 PM. This high school service club focuses on solving environmental challenges, raising aware- ness, and building leadership skills. For more details or to register for events, visit the Wetland's Center's website or follow them on social media for updates! • Police Department o A thank you to the Police Department for assisting with lowering the crime levels including property crimes. FLOCK Cameras assisted with resolving some crimes with the assistance of the License Plate Recognition (LPR) FLOCK Cameras. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 16 of 18 12. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on April 24, 2025 b. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting held on June 12, 2025. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and second by Director Kenrick Griffith to approve the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meet- ing held on April 24, 2025, and June 12, 2025 as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: Other: Director .lames Franco (Absent) Approved C. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Municipal Development Dis- trict's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. At 7:58 P.M., President Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding Item 12.c., Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie provided an overview regarding Item 12.c., Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. (Exhibit Q At 7:59 P.M., President Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding Item 12.c., Baytown Municipal Development District's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. d. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Municipal Development District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 498, The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: Other: Director James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 498 City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 17 of 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY - TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTO- BER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. e. Consider a resolution repealing and replacing Municipal Development District Res- olution No. 497 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Baytown and Bay- town Municipal Development District to fund transportation services performed by Harris County Transit within the City of Baytown, General Counsel Scott Lemond provided a summary regarding the repealing and replacing of Resolution No. 497. A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 499, The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester Nays: Other: Director James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO.499 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAY - TOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PERFORMED BY HARRIS COUNTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO -HUNDRED, FIFTY -THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 18 of 18 13. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor President Charles Johnson adjourned the July 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting at 8:01 P.M. I C . Jos 1 i 0 E N � x >-O o N o O ti Z N J 3 t< < xr a LW 9 �,4 �01=0 CO ti LO O O O LO N col M_ M N O O O �? 00 N LOL17 ~ O m ~ N_ CV)N CD M f` M � N C3) CN LO cr) N 60- � c o � a O :3 Q U O U = O :V L a..� cn C G� m > CD CL 0 Vw O o 0 CD W ��. a ce co V x d a�? CD y L O W G o CMCU o 0 O N o c -v v o L E 0 L L 014 O co oCL 0L o rn LL m a W